used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was standing at a counter in a large store, examining goods, when she became aware that a lady standing at another counter was attentively regarding her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At about this time it chanced that Miss Ludington drove into Brooklyn one morning to do some shopping.
how long something has existed
From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She was standing at a counter in a large store, examining goods, when she became aware that a lady standing at another counter was attentively regarding her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At about this time it chanced that Miss Ludington drove into Brooklyn one morning to do some shopping.
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading She was standing at a counter in a large store, examining goods, when she became aware that a lady standing at another counter was attentively regarding her.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading She was standing at a counter in a large store, examining goods, when she became aware that a lady standing at another counter was attentively regarding her.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She was standing at a counter in a large store, examining goods, when she became aware that a lady standing at another counter was attentively regarding her.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
BrooklynnounUS /ˈbrʊklən/
a borough of New York City
From this reading At about this time it chanced that Miss Ludington drove into Brooklyn one morning to do some shopping.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading At about this time it chanced that Miss Ludington drove into Brooklyn one morning to do some shopping.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading She was standing at a counter in a large store, examining goods, when she became aware that a lady standing at another counter was attentively regarding her.
traveling across
From this reading As Miss Ludington looked up she smiled, and, crossing the store, held out her hand.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading At about this time it chanced that Miss Ludington drove into Brooklyn one morning to do some shopping.
don't
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From this reading "Ida Ludington! don't you know me?"
put on clothes
From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading At about this time it chanced that Miss Ludington drove into Brooklyn one morning to do some shopping.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading She was standing at a counter in a large store, examining goods, when she became aware that a lady standing at another counter was attentively regarding her.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading She was standing at a counter in a large store, examining goods, when she became aware that a lady standing at another counter was attentively regarding her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As Miss Ludington looked up she smiled, and, crossing the store, held out her hand.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading As Miss Ludington looked up she smiled, and, crossing the store, held out her hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was standing at a counter in a large store, examining goods, when she became aware that a lady standing at another counter was attentively regarding her.
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading "Ida Ludington! don't you know me?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was standing at a counter in a large store, examining goods, when she became aware that a lady standing at another counter was attentively regarding her.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At about this time it chanced that Miss Ludington drove into Brooklyn one morning to do some shopping.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At about this time it chanced that Miss Ludington drove into Brooklyn one morning to do some shopping.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Ida Ludington! don't you know me?"
a polite name for any woman
From this reading She was standing at a counter in a large store, examining goods, when she became aware that a lady standing at another counter was attentively regarding her.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was standing at a counter in a large store, examining goods, when she became aware that a lady standing at another counter was attentively regarding her.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As Miss Ludington looked up she smiled, and, crossing the store, held out her hand.
Ludington
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From this reading At about this time it chanced that Miss Ludington drove into Brooklyn one morning to do some shopping.
Ludington's
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From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Ida Ludington! don't you know me?"
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading At about this time it chanced that Miss Ludington drove into Brooklyn one morning to do some shopping.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At about this time it chanced that Miss Ludington drove into Brooklyn one morning to do some shopping.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
not any; not one
From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At about this time it chanced that Miss Ludington drove into Brooklyn one morning to do some shopping.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As Miss Ludington looked up she smiled, and, crossing the store, held out her hand.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading She was standing at a counter in a large store, examining goods, when she became aware that a lady standing at another counter was attentively regarding her.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was standing at a counter in a large store, examining goods, when she became aware that a lady standing at another counter was attentively regarding her.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading At about this time it chanced that Miss Ludington drove into Brooklyn one morning to do some shopping.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading As Miss Ludington looked up she smiled, and, crossing the store, held out her hand.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At about this time it chanced that Miss Ludington drove into Brooklyn one morning to do some shopping.
having a supporting base
From this reading She was standing at a counter in a large store, examining goods, when she became aware that a lady standing at another counter was attentively regarding her.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading She was standing at a counter in a large store, examining goods, when she became aware that a lady standing at another counter was attentively regarding her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At about this time it chanced that Miss Ludington drove into Brooklyn one morning to do some shopping.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At about this time it chanced that Miss Ludington drove into Brooklyn one morning to do some shopping.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At about this time it chanced that Miss Ludington drove into Brooklyn one morning to do some shopping.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At about this time it chanced that Miss Ludington drove into Brooklyn one morning to do some shopping.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As Miss Ludington looked up she smiled, and, crossing the store, held out her hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was standing at a counter in a large store, examining goods, when she became aware that a lady standing at another counter was attentively regarding her.
at the time that
From this reading She was standing at a counter in a large store, examining goods, when she became aware that a lady standing at another counter was attentively regarding her.
a Caucasian
From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The lady in question was of about her own height and age, her hair being nearly white, like Miss Ludington's; but it was evident from the hard lines of her face and her almost shabby dress that life had by no means gone so easily with her as with the lady she was regarding so curiously.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ida Ludington! don't you know me?"
