used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Dexie declared that as her best gown was very becoming, she had no intention of getting a new one on purpose for the occasion, a few extra touches would make it quite presentable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
angrilyadverbUS /ˈæŋɡrəli/
with anger
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Dexie declared that as her best gown was very becoming, she had no intention of getting a new one on purpose for the occasion, a few extra touches would make it quite presentable.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading But Dexie declared that as her best gown was very becoming, she had no intention of getting a new one on purpose for the occasion, a few extra touches would make it quite presentable.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In many homes nimble fingers had been busy for days fashioning certain garments that were to make the wearers quite fascinating to beholders.
beholders
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From this reading In many homes nimble fingers had been busy for days fashioning certain garments that were to make the wearers quite fascinating to beholders.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But Dexie declared that as her best gown was very becoming, she had no intention of getting a new one on purpose for the occasion, a few extra touches would make it quite presentable.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The time slipped by bringing the eventful evening.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading In many homes nimble fingers had been busy for days fashioning certain garments that were to make the wearers quite fascinating to beholders.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Dexie declared that as her best gown was very becoming, she had no intention of getting a new one on purpose for the occasion, a few extra touches would make it quite presentable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The time slipped by bringing the eventful evening.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In many homes nimble fingers had been busy for days fashioning certain garments that were to make the wearers quite fascinating to beholders.
a person who is in charge
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading On the morning of the concert, she found there were still some minor things needed to complete her toilet, so she went down-town to do a little shopping.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading On the morning of the concert, she found there were still some minor things needed to complete her toilet, so she went down-town to do a little shopping.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In many homes nimble fingers had been busy for days fashioning certain garments that were to make the wearers quite fascinating to beholders.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading But Dexie declared that as her best gown was very becoming, she had no intention of getting a new one on purpose for the occasion, a few extra touches would make it quite presentable.
Dexie
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From this reading But Dexie declared that as her best gown was very becoming, she had no intention of getting a new one on purpose for the occasion, a few extra touches would make it quite presentable.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading On the morning of the concert, she found there were still some minor things needed to complete her toilet, so she went down-town to do a little shopping.
down-town
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From this reading On the morning of the concert, she found there were still some minor things needed to complete her toilet, so she went down-town to do a little shopping.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The time slipped by bringing the eventful evening.
evening'snounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading The time slipped by bringing the eventful evening.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading But Dexie declared that as her best gown was very becoming, she had no intention of getting a new one on purpose for the occasion, a few extra touches would make it quite presentable.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading In many homes nimble fingers had been busy for days fashioning certain garments that were to make the wearers quite fascinating to beholders.
fashioningnounUS /ˈfæʃənɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading In many homes nimble fingers had been busy for days fashioning certain garments that were to make the wearers quite fascinating to beholders.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But Dexie declared that as her best gown was very becoming, she had no intention of getting a new one on purpose for the occasion, a few extra touches would make it quite presentable.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading In many homes nimble fingers had been busy for days fashioning certain garments that were to make the wearers quite fascinating to beholders.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In many homes nimble fingers had been busy for days fashioning certain garments that were to make the wearers quite fascinating to beholders.
set up or found
From this reading On the morning of the concert, she found there were still some minor things needed to complete her toilet, so she went down-town to do a little shopping.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading In many homes nimble fingers had been busy for days fashioning certain garments that were to make the wearers quite fascinating to beholders.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading But Dexie declared that as her best gown was very becoming, she had no intention of getting a new one on purpose for the occasion, a few extra touches would make it quite presentable.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading But Dexie declared that as her best gown was very becoming, she had no intention of getting a new one on purpose for the occasion, a few extra touches would make it quite presentable.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In many homes nimble fingers had been busy for days fashioning certain garments that were to make the wearers quite fascinating to beholders.
handbillnounUS /ˈhændbɪl/
an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But Dexie declared that as her best gown was very becoming, she had no intention of getting a new one on purpose for the occasion, a few extra touches would make it quite presentable.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading In many homes nimble fingers had been busy for days fashioning certain garments that were to make the wearers quite fascinating to beholders.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In many homes nimble fingers had been busy for days fashioning certain garments that were to make the wearers quite fascinating to beholders.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But Dexie declared that as her best gown was very becoming, she had no intention of getting a new one on purpose for the occasion, a few extra touches would make it quite presentable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But Dexie declared that as her best gown was very becoming, she had no intention of getting a new one on purpose for the occasion, a few extra touches would make it quite presentable.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
the literary culture
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the morning of the concert, she found there were still some minor things needed to complete her toilet, so she went down-town to do a little shopping.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
engage in
From this reading In many homes nimble fingers had been busy for days fashioning certain garments that were to make the wearers quite fascinating to beholders.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In many homes nimble fingers had been busy for days fashioning certain garments that were to make the wearers quite fascinating to beholders.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading On the morning of the concert, she found there were still some minor things needed to complete her toilet, so she went down-town to do a little shopping.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the morning of the concert, she found there were still some minor things needed to complete her toilet, so she went down-town to do a little shopping.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading On the morning of the concert, she found there were still some minor things needed to complete her toilet, so she went down-town to do a little shopping.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But Dexie declared that as her best gown was very becoming, she had no intention of getting a new one on purpose for the occasion, a few extra touches would make it quite presentable.
nimbleadjectiveUS /ˈnɪmbəl/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading In many homes nimble fingers had been busy for days fashioning certain garments that were to make the wearers quite fascinating to beholders.
not any; not one
From this reading But Dexie declared that as her best gown was very becoming, she had no intention of getting a new one on purpose for the occasion, a few extra touches would make it quite presentable.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading But Dexie declared that as her best gown was very becoming, she had no intention of getting a new one on purpose for the occasion, a few extra touches would make it quite presentable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But Dexie declared that as her best gown was very becoming, she had no intention of getting a new one on purpose for the occasion, a few extra touches would make it quite presentable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But Dexie declared that as her best gown was very becoming, she had no intention of getting a new one on purpose for the occasion, a few extra touches would make it quite presentable.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But Dexie declared that as her best gown was very becoming, she had no intention of getting a new one on purpose for the occasion, a few extra touches would make it quite presentable.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
presentableadjectiveUS /prəˈzentəbəl/
fit to be seen
From this reading But Dexie declared that as her best gown was very becoming, she had no intention of getting a new one on purpose for the occasion, a few extra touches would make it quite presentable.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But Dexie declared that as her best gown was very becoming, she had no intention of getting a new one on purpose for the occasion, a few extra touches would make it quite presentable.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading In many homes nimble fingers had been busy for days fashioning certain garments that were to make the wearers quite fascinating to beholders.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Dexie declared that as her best gown was very becoming, she had no intention of getting a new one on purpose for the occasion, a few extra touches would make it quite presentable.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading On the morning of the concert, she found there were still some minor things needed to complete her toilet, so she went down-town to do a little shopping.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading The time slipped by bringing the eventful evening.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On the morning of the concert, she found there were still some minor things needed to complete her toilet, so she went down-town to do a little shopping.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On the morning of the concert, she found there were still some minor things needed to complete her toilet, so she went down-town to do a little shopping.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
not in physical motion
From this reading On the morning of the concert, she found there were still some minor things needed to complete her toilet, so she went down-town to do a little shopping.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In many homes nimble fingers had been busy for days fashioning certain garments that were to make the wearers quite fascinating to beholders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The time slipped by bringing the eventful evening.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the morning of the concert, she found there were still some minor things needed to complete her toilet, so she went down-town to do a little shopping.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading On the morning of the concert, she found there were still some minor things needed to complete her toilet, so she went down-town to do a little shopping.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time slipped by bringing the eventful evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In many homes nimble fingers had been busy for days fashioning certain garments that were to make the wearers quite fascinating to beholders.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading On the morning of the concert, she found there were still some minor things needed to complete her toilet, so she went down-town to do a little shopping.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading But Dexie declared that as her best gown was very becoming, she had no intention of getting a new one on purpose for the occasion, a few extra touches would make it quite presentable.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
precisely as stated
From this reading But Dexie declared that as her best gown was very becoming, she had no intention of getting a new one on purpose for the occasion, a few extra touches would make it quite presentable.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading As she stood in a store waiting for her parcel, her eyes rested on a handbill lying near, and as she read it her face flushed angrily, then turned pale to the lips, for those great, staring letters announced the evening's performance, and she was referred to as one of the chief attractions, but in terms that aroused her temper to its highest pitch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Dexie declared that as her best gown was very becoming, she had no intention of getting a new one on purpose for the occasion, a few extra touches would make it quite presentable.
wearersnounUS /ˈwerərz/
plural of “wearer” — a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory
From this reading In many homes nimble fingers had been busy for days fashioning certain garments that were to make the wearers quite fascinating to beholders.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On the morning of the concert, she found there were still some minor things needed to complete her toilet, so she went down-town to do a little shopping.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In many homes nimble fingers had been busy for days fashioning certain garments that were to make the wearers quite fascinating to beholders.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But Dexie declared that as her best gown was very becoming, she had no intention of getting a new one on purpose for the occasion, a few extra touches would make it quite presentable.
