used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I see greater possibilities in that trunk of partly-worn clothing than, I suppose, a less economically-inclined woman than I ever would have dreamed of."
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah, the contents of this old trunk are absolutely worthless to me; perhaps they may be used by you for carpet rags."
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah, the contents of this old trunk are absolutely worthless to me; perhaps they may be used by you for carpet rags."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah, the contents of this old trunk are absolutely worthless to me; perhaps they may be used by you for carpet rags."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading USES OF AN OLD-FASHIONED WARDROBE.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah, the contents of this old trunk are absolutely worthless to me; perhaps they may be used by you for carpet rags."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah, the contents of this old trunk are absolutely worthless to me; perhaps they may be used by you for carpet rags."
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah, the contents of this old trunk are absolutely worthless to me; perhaps they may be used by you for carpet rags."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah, the contents of this old trunk are absolutely worthless to me; perhaps they may be used by you for carpet rags."
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Mary handed her Aunt two blue seersucker dresses, one plain, the other striped.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah, the contents of this old trunk are absolutely worthless to me; perhaps they may be used by you for carpet rags."
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah, the contents of this old trunk are absolutely worthless to me; perhaps they may be used by you for carpet rags."
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading I see greater possibilities in that trunk of partly-worn clothing than, I suppose, a less economically-inclined woman than I ever would have dreamed of."
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah, the contents of this old trunk are absolutely worthless to me; perhaps they may be used by you for carpet rags."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah, the contents of this old trunk are absolutely worthless to me; perhaps they may be used by you for carpet rags."
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading I see greater possibilities in that trunk of partly-worn clothing than, I suppose, a less economically-inclined woman than I ever would have dreamed of."
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading Mary handed her Aunt two blue seersucker dresses, one plain, the other striped.
economically-inclined
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I see greater possibilities in that trunk of partly-worn clothing than, I suppose, a less economically-inclined woman than I ever would have dreamed of."
at any time
From this reading I see greater possibilities in that trunk of partly-worn clothing than, I suppose, a less economically-inclined woman than I ever would have dreamed of."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Mary Midleton!" exclaimed Aunt Sarah, in horrified tones, "you extravagant girl.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading "Mary Midleton!" exclaimed Aunt Sarah, in horrified tones, "you extravagant girl.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah, the contents of this old trunk are absolutely worthless to me; perhaps they may be used by you for carpet rags."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah, the contents of this old trunk are absolutely worthless to me; perhaps they may be used by you for carpet rags."
a young female
From this reading "Mary Midleton!" exclaimed Aunt Sarah, in horrified tones, "you extravagant girl.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading I see greater possibilities in that trunk of partly-worn clothing than, I suppose, a less economically-inclined woman than I ever would have dreamed of."
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Mary handed her Aunt two blue seersucker dresses, one plain, the other striped.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I see greater possibilities in that trunk of partly-worn clothing than, I suppose, a less economically-inclined woman than I ever would have dreamed of."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mary handed her Aunt two blue seersucker dresses, one plain, the other striped.
horrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəfaɪd/
stricken with horror
From this reading "Mary Midleton!" exclaimed Aunt Sarah, in horrified tones, "you extravagant girl.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I see greater possibilities in that trunk of partly-worn clothing than, I suppose, a less economically-inclined woman than I ever would have dreamed of."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Mary Midleton!" exclaimed Aunt Sarah, in horrified tones, "you extravagant girl.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading I see greater possibilities in that trunk of partly-worn clothing than, I suppose, a less economically-inclined woman than I ever would have dreamed of."
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "Mary Midleton!" exclaimed Aunt Sarah, in horrified tones, "you extravagant girl.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah, the contents of this old trunk are absolutely worthless to me; perhaps they may be used by you for carpet rags."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah, the contents of this old trunk are absolutely worthless to me; perhaps they may be used by you for carpet rags."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah, the contents of this old trunk are absolutely worthless to me; perhaps they may be used by you for carpet rags."
Midleton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mary Midleton!" exclaimed Aunt Sarah, in horrified tones, "you extravagant girl.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading USES OF AN OLD-FASHIONED WARDROBE.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah, the contents of this old trunk are absolutely worthless to me; perhaps they may be used by you for carpet rags."
OLD-FASHIONEDadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading USES OF AN OLD-FASHIONED WARDROBE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah, the contents of this old trunk are absolutely worthless to me; perhaps they may be used by you for carpet rags."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mary handed her Aunt two blue seersucker dresses, one plain, the other striped.
partly-worn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I see greater possibilities in that trunk of partly-worn clothing than, I suppose, a less economically-inclined woman than I ever would have dreamed of."
by chance
From this reading Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah, the contents of this old trunk are absolutely worthless to me; perhaps they may be used by you for carpet rags."
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Mary handed her Aunt two blue seersucker dresses, one plain, the other striped.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading I see greater possibilities in that trunk of partly-worn clothing than, I suppose, a less economically-inclined woman than I ever would have dreamed of."
ragsnounUS /ræɡz/
plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah, the contents of this old trunk are absolutely worthless to me; perhaps they may be used by you for carpet rags."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah, the contents of this old trunk are absolutely worthless to me; perhaps they may be used by you for carpet rags."
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah, the contents of this old trunk are absolutely worthless to me; perhaps they may be used by you for carpet rags."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I see greater possibilities in that trunk of partly-worn clothing than, I suppose, a less economically-inclined woman than I ever would have dreamed of."
seersuckernoun
a light puckered fabric (usually striped)
From this reading Mary handed her Aunt two blue seersucker dresses, one plain, the other striped.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah, the contents of this old trunk are absolutely worthless to me; perhaps they may be used by you for carpet rags."
for a short time
From this reading Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah, the contents of this old trunk are absolutely worthless to me; perhaps they may be used by you for carpet rags."
stripedadjectiveUS /straɪpt/
marked or decorated with stripes
From this reading Mary handed her Aunt two blue seersucker dresses, one plain, the other striped.
express a supposition
From this reading I see greater possibilities in that trunk of partly-worn clothing than, I suppose, a less economically-inclined woman than I ever would have dreamed of."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I see greater possibilities in that trunk of partly-worn clothing than, I suppose, a less economically-inclined woman than I ever would have dreamed of."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I see greater possibilities in that trunk of partly-worn clothing than, I suppose, a less economically-inclined woman than I ever would have dreamed of."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah, the contents of this old trunk are absolutely worthless to me; perhaps they may be used by you for carpet rags."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah, the contents of this old trunk are absolutely worthless to me; perhaps they may be used by you for carpet rags."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah, the contents of this old trunk are absolutely worthless to me; perhaps they may be used by you for carpet rags."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah, the contents of this old trunk are absolutely worthless to me; perhaps they may be used by you for carpet rags."
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Mary Midleton!" exclaimed Aunt Sarah, in horrified tones, "you extravagant girl.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah, the contents of this old trunk are absolutely worthless to me; perhaps they may be used by you for carpet rags."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mary handed her Aunt two blue seersucker dresses, one plain, the other striped.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah, the contents of this old trunk are absolutely worthless to me; perhaps they may be used by you for carpet rags."
USESnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading USES OF AN OLD-FASHIONED WARDROBE.
WARDROBEnounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading USES OF AN OLD-FASHIONED WARDROBE.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I see greater possibilities in that trunk of partly-worn clothing than, I suppose, a less economically-inclined woman than I ever would have dreamed of."
worthlessadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrθləs/
lacking in usefulness or value
From this reading Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah, the contents of this old trunk are absolutely worthless to me; perhaps they may be used by you for carpet rags."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I see greater possibilities in that trunk of partly-worn clothing than, I suppose, a less economically-inclined woman than I ever would have dreamed of."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah, the contents of this old trunk are absolutely worthless to me; perhaps they may be used by you for carpet rags."
