used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was a boarder still, and her income had not increased during the last five years.
anew
From this reading Still she was in excellent spirits, induced in part by meeting her son again, and partly by a plan which she had in her mind and meant to carry out.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Her dresses were made to last longer than of old, and she always thought twice before indulging in any new vanity.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The steamer in which Roger and Frank sailed for America had reached New York three days before Magdalen believed it due.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The steamer in which Roger and Frank sailed for America had reached New York three days before Magdalen believed it due.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Her dresses were made to last longer than of old, and she always thought twice before indulging in any new vanity.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The steamer in which Roger and Frank sailed for America had reached New York three days before Magdalen believed it due.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The steamer in which Roger and Frank sailed for America had reached New York three days before Magdalen believed it due.
boardernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a tenant in someone's house
From this reading She was a boarder still, and her income had not increased during the last five years.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Still she was in excellent spirits, induced in part by meeting her son again, and partly by a plan which she had in her mind and meant to carry out.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Still she was in excellent spirits, induced in part by meeting her son again, and partly by a plan which she had in her mind and meant to carry out.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The steamer in which Roger and Frank sailed for America had reached New York three days before Magdalen believed it due.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading Her dresses were made to last longer than of old, and she always thought twice before indulging in any new vanity.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The steamer in which Roger and Frank sailed for America had reached New York three days before Magdalen believed it due.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She was a boarder still, and her income had not increased during the last five years.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Still she was in excellent spirits, induced in part by meeting her son again, and partly by a plan which she had in her mind and meant to carry out.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading She was a boarder still, and her income had not increased during the last five years.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The steamer in which Roger and Frank sailed for America had reached New York three days before Magdalen believed it due.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading The steamer in which Roger and Frank sailed for America had reached New York three days before Magdalen believed it due.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The steamer in which Roger and Frank sailed for America had reached New York three days before Magdalen believed it due.
handsomest
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From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
a social unit living together
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The steamer in which Roger and Frank sailed for America had reached New York three days before Magdalen believed it due.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading She was a boarder still, and her income had not increased during the last five years.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading She was a boarder still, and her income had not increased during the last five years.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Still she was in excellent spirits, induced in part by meeting her son again, and partly by a plan which she had in her mind and meant to carry out.
indulgingnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
From this reading Her dresses were made to last longer than of old, and she always thought twice before indulging in any new vanity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The steamer in which Roger and Frank sailed for America had reached New York three days before Magdalen believed it due.
lamentingadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪŋ/
vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
immediately past
From this reading She was a boarder still, and her income had not increased during the last five years.
for more time
From this reading Her dresses were made to last longer than of old, and she always thought twice before indulging in any new vanity.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Her dresses were made to last longer than of old, and she always thought twice before indulging in any new vanity.
MagdalennounUS /ˈmæɡdələn/
a reformed prostitute
From this reading The steamer in which Roger and Frank sailed for America had reached New York three days before Magdalen believed it due.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Still she was in excellent spirits, induced in part by meeting her son again, and partly by a plan which she had in her mind and meant to carry out.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Still she was in excellent spirits, induced in part by meeting her son again, and partly by a plan which she had in her mind and meant to carry out.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Still she was in excellent spirits, induced in part by meeting her son again, and partly by a plan which she had in her mind and meant to carry out.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The steamer in which Roger and Frank sailed for America had reached New York three days before Magdalen believed it due.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Her dresses were made to last longer than of old, and she always thought twice before indulging in any new vanity.
on one occasion
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Still she was in excellent spirits, induced in part by meeting her son again, and partly by a plan which she had in her mind and meant to carry out.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Still she was in excellent spirits, induced in part by meeting her son again, and partly by a plan which she had in her mind and meant to carry out.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Still she was in excellent spirits, induced in part by meeting her son again, and partly by a plan which she had in her mind and meant to carry out.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Still she was in excellent spirits, induced in part by meeting her son again, and partly by a plan which she had in her mind and meant to carry out.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The steamer in which Roger and Frank sailed for America had reached New York three days before Magdalen believed it due.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
Roger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The steamer in which Roger and Frank sailed for America had reached New York three days before Magdalen believed it due.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading The steamer in which Roger and Frank sailed for America had reached New York three days before Magdalen believed it due.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
a male human offspring
From this reading Still she was in excellent spirits, induced in part by meeting her son again, and partly by a plan which she had in her mind and meant to carry out.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Still she was in excellent spirits, induced in part by meeting her son again, and partly by a plan which she had in her mind and meant to carry out.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The steamer in which Roger and Frank sailed for America had reached New York three days before Magdalen believed it due.
not in physical motion
From this reading She was a boarder still, and her income had not increased during the last five years.
tastefuladjectiveUS /ˈteɪstfəl/
having or showing or conforming to good taste
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Her dresses were made to last longer than of old, and she always thought twice before indulging in any new vanity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The steamer in which Roger and Frank sailed for America had reached New York three days before Magdalen believed it due.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her dresses were made to last longer than of old, and she always thought twice before indulging in any new vanity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The steamer in which Roger and Frank sailed for America had reached New York three days before Magdalen believed it due.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
two times
From this reading Her dresses were made to last longer than of old, and she always thought twice before indulging in any new vanity.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Her dresses were made to last longer than of old, and she always thought twice before indulging in any new vanity.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
accept gladly
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her dresses were made to last longer than of old, and she always thought twice before indulging in any new vanity.
at the time that
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
in or at the place that
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The steamer in which Roger and Frank sailed for America had reached New York three days before Magdalen believed it due.
the words that are spoken
From this reading In her tasteful parlor, where her handsomest furniture was arranged, Mrs. Walter Scott had received the travellers, lamenting to Roger amid her words of welcome that she could not entertain him now as she could once have done when at the head of her own household.
a late time of life
From this reading She was a boarder still, and her income had not increased during the last five years.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading The steamer in which Roger and Frank sailed for America had reached New York three days before Magdalen believed it due.
