used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had been greeted coldly on my entrance, a fact which had dashed my own cheerful mood, and had set me seriously considering plans of departure.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was the morning after the ball, and all the ladies were assembled in the sitting-room, displaying every one of them unmistakable signs of what is sometimes called "hot coppers."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was the morning after the ball, and all the ladies were assembled in the sitting-room, displaying every one of them unmistakable signs of what is sometimes called "hot coppers."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Costanza is so cross," said Bianca, drawing me aside, in her childish fashion; "she talks of going back at once to Florence, and I don't know who would be sorry if she did."
on or to one side
From this reading "Costanza is so cross," said Bianca, drawing me aside, in her childish fashion; "she talks of going back at once to Florence, and I don't know who would be sorry if she did."
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading It was the morning after the ball, and all the ladies were assembled in the sitting-room, displaying every one of them unmistakable signs of what is sometimes called "hot coppers."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Costanza is so cross," said Bianca, drawing me aside, in her childish fashion; "she talks of going back at once to Florence, and I don't know who would be sorry if she did."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Costanza is so cross," said Bianca, drawing me aside, in her childish fashion; "she talks of going back at once to Florence, and I don't know who would be sorry if she did."
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading It was the morning after the ball, and all the ladies were assembled in the sitting-room, displaying every one of them unmistakable signs of what is sometimes called "hot coppers."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Costanza is so cross," said Bianca, drawing me aside, in her childish fashion; "she talks of going back at once to Florence, and I don't know who would be sorry if she did."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had been greeted coldly on my entrance, a fact which had dashed my own cheerful mood, and had set me seriously considering plans of departure.
Bianca
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From this reading "Costanza is so cross," said Bianca, drawing me aside, in her childish fashion; "she talks of going back at once to Florence, and I don't know who would be sorry if she did."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was the morning after the ball, and all the ladies were assembled in the sitting-room, displaying every one of them unmistakable signs of what is sometimes called "hot coppers."
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading I had been greeted coldly on my entrance, a fact which had dashed my own cheerful mood, and had set me seriously considering plans of departure.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading "Costanza is so cross," said Bianca, drawing me aside, in her childish fashion; "she talks of going back at once to Florence, and I don't know who would be sorry if she did."
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading I had been greeted coldly on my entrance, a fact which had dashed my own cheerful mood, and had set me seriously considering plans of departure.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading I had been greeted coldly on my entrance, a fact which had dashed my own cheerful mood, and had set me seriously considering plans of departure.
coppersnounUS /ˈkɑːpərz/
plural of “copper” — a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading It was the morning after the ball, and all the ladies were assembled in the sitting-room, displaying every one of them unmistakable signs of what is sometimes called "hot coppers."
Costanza
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From this reading "Costanza is so cross," said Bianca, drawing me aside, in her childish fashion; "she talks of going back at once to Florence, and I don't know who would be sorry if she did."
travel across or pass over
From this reading "Costanza is so cross," said Bianca, drawing me aside, in her childish fashion; "she talks of going back at once to Florence, and I don't know who would be sorry if she did."
having gaps or spaces
From this reading I had been greeted coldly on my entrance, a fact which had dashed my own cheerful mood, and had set me seriously considering plans of departure.
the act of departing
From this reading I had been greeted coldly on my entrance, a fact which had dashed my own cheerful mood, and had set me seriously considering plans of departure.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Costanza is so cross," said Bianca, drawing me aside, in her childish fashion; "she talks of going back at once to Florence, and I don't know who would be sorry if she did."
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading It was the morning after the ball, and all the ladies were assembled in the sitting-room, displaying every one of them unmistakable signs of what is sometimes called "hot coppers."
don't
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From this reading "Costanza is so cross," said Bianca, drawing me aside, in her childish fashion; "she talks of going back at once to Florence, and I don't know who would be sorry if she did."
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading "Costanza is so cross," said Bianca, drawing me aside, in her childish fashion; "she talks of going back at once to Florence, and I don't know who would be sorry if she did."
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading I had been greeted coldly on my entrance, a fact which had dashed my own cheerful mood, and had set me seriously considering plans of departure.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was the morning after the ball, and all the ladies were assembled in the sitting-room, displaying every one of them unmistakable signs of what is sometimes called "hot coppers."
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I had been greeted coldly on my entrance, a fact which had dashed my own cheerful mood, and had set me seriously considering plans of departure.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Costanza is so cross," said Bianca, drawing me aside, in her childish fashion; "she talks of going back at once to Florence, and I don't know who would be sorry if she did."
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading "Costanza is so cross," said Bianca, drawing me aside, in her childish fashion; "she talks of going back at once to Florence, and I don't know who would be sorry if she did."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Oh, for shame, Bianca; she is your guest," I said, really shocked.
the act of departing
From this reading "Costanza is so cross," said Bianca, drawing me aside, in her childish fashion; "she talks of going back at once to Florence, and I don't know who would be sorry if she did."
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading I had been greeted coldly on my entrance, a fact which had dashed my own cheerful mood, and had set me seriously considering plans of departure.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "Oh, for shame, Bianca; she is your guest," I said, really shocked.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had been greeted coldly on my entrance, a fact which had dashed my own cheerful mood, and had set me seriously considering plans of departure.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO ME?"
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO ME?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Costanza is so cross," said Bianca, drawing me aside, in her childish fashion; "she talks of going back at once to Florence, and I don't know who would be sorry if she did."
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading It was the morning after the ball, and all the ladies were assembled in the sitting-room, displaying every one of them unmistakable signs of what is sometimes called "hot coppers."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Costanza is so cross," said Bianca, drawing me aside, in her childish fashion; "she talks of going back at once to Florence, and I don't know who would be sorry if she did."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Costanza is so cross," said Bianca, drawing me aside, in her childish fashion; "she talks of going back at once to Florence, and I don't know who would be sorry if she did."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Costanza is so cross," said Bianca, drawing me aside, in her childish fashion; "she talks of going back at once to Florence, and I don't know who would be sorry if she did."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Costanza is so cross," said Bianca, drawing me aside, in her childish fashion; "she talks of going back at once to Florence, and I don't know who would be sorry if she did."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the morning after the ball, and all the ladies were assembled in the sitting-room, displaying every one of them unmistakable signs of what is sometimes called "hot coppers."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Costanza is so cross," said Bianca, drawing me aside, in her childish fashion; "she talks of going back at once to Florence, and I don't know who would be sorry if she did."
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was the morning after the ball, and all the ladies were assembled in the sitting-room, displaying every one of them unmistakable signs of what is sometimes called "hot coppers."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO ME?"
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading I had been greeted coldly on my entrance, a fact which had dashed my own cheerful mood, and had set me seriously considering plans of departure.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was the morning after the ball, and all the ladies were assembled in the sitting-room, displaying every one of them unmistakable signs of what is sometimes called "hot coppers."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had been greeted coldly on my entrance, a fact which had dashed my own cheerful mood, and had set me seriously considering plans of departure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Costanza is so cross," said Bianca, drawing me aside, in her childish fashion; "she talks of going back at once to Florence, and I don't know who would be sorry if she did."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, for shame, Bianca; she is your guest," I said, really shocked.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had been greeted coldly on my entrance, a fact which had dashed my own cheerful mood, and had set me seriously considering plans of departure.
on one occasion
From this reading "Costanza is so cross," said Bianca, drawing me aside, in her childish fashion; "she talks of going back at once to Florence, and I don't know who would be sorry if she did."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was the morning after the ball, and all the ladies were assembled in the sitting-room, displaying every one of them unmistakable signs of what is sometimes called "hot coppers."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I had been greeted coldly on my entrance, a fact which had dashed my own cheerful mood, and had set me seriously considering plans of departure.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading I had been greeted coldly on my entrance, a fact which had dashed my own cheerful mood, and had set me seriously considering plans of departure.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Oh, for shame, Bianca; she is your guest," I said, really shocked.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Costanza is so cross," said Bianca, drawing me aside, in her childish fashion; "she talks of going back at once to Florence, and I don't know who would be sorry if she did."
in a serious manner
From this reading I had been greeted coldly on my entrance, a fact which had dashed my own cheerful mood, and had set me seriously considering plans of departure.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I had been greeted coldly on my entrance, a fact which had dashed my own cheerful mood, and had set me seriously considering plans of departure.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading "Oh, for shame, Bianca; she is your guest," I said, really shocked.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Costanza is so cross," said Bianca, drawing me aside, in her childish fashion; "she talks of going back at once to Florence, and I don't know who would be sorry if she did."
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading "Oh, for shame, Bianca; she is your guest," I said, really shocked.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading It was the morning after the ball, and all the ladies were assembled in the sitting-room, displaying every one of them unmistakable signs of what is sometimes called "hot coppers."
sitting-room
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From this reading It was the morning after the ball, and all the ladies were assembled in the sitting-room, displaying every one of them unmistakable signs of what is sometimes called "hot coppers."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Costanza is so cross," said Bianca, drawing me aside, in her childish fashion; "she talks of going back at once to Florence, and I don't know who would be sorry if she did."
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading It was the morning after the ball, and all the ladies were assembled in the sitting-room, displaying every one of them unmistakable signs of what is sometimes called "hot coppers."
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "Costanza is so cross," said Bianca, drawing me aside, in her childish fashion; "she talks of going back at once to Florence, and I don't know who would be sorry if she did."
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading "Costanza is so cross," said Bianca, drawing me aside, in her childish fashion; "she talks of going back at once to Florence, and I don't know who would be sorry if she did."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the morning after the ball, and all the ladies were assembled in the sitting-room, displaying every one of them unmistakable signs of what is sometimes called "hot coppers."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was the morning after the ball, and all the ladies were assembled in the sitting-room, displaying every one of them unmistakable signs of what is sometimes called "hot coppers."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO ME?"
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading It was the morning after the ball, and all the ladies were assembled in the sitting-room, displaying every one of them unmistakable signs of what is sometimes called "hot coppers."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the morning after the ball, and all the ladies were assembled in the sitting-room, displaying every one of them unmistakable signs of what is sometimes called "hot coppers."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was the morning after the ball, and all the ladies were assembled in the sitting-room, displaying every one of them unmistakable signs of what is sometimes called "hot coppers."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO ME?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I had been greeted coldly on my entrance, a fact which had dashed my own cheerful mood, and had set me seriously considering plans of departure.
which person or people
From this reading "Costanza is so cross," said Bianca, drawing me aside, in her childish fashion; "she talks of going back at once to Florence, and I don't know who would be sorry if she did."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Costanza is so cross," said Bianca, drawing me aside, in her childish fashion; "she talks of going back at once to Florence, and I don't know who would be sorry if she did."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, for shame, Bianca; she is your guest," I said, really shocked.
