used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Things were a little dull in newspaperdom just now, and the Anglo-Chinese engagement was a savory tit-bit capable of being served up in a number of ways, and was.
(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 Every one was surprised, which made it all the more exciting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dick and Blanche were in an ecstasy, and girls Ivy scarcely knew touted shamelessly to be her bridesmaids.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Washington was delighted; so were the papers—and proclaimed it.
Anglo-Chinese
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From this reading Things were a little dull in newspaperdom just now, and the Anglo-Chinese engagement was a savory tit-bit capable of being served up in a number of ways, and was.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dick and Blanche were in an ecstasy, and girls Ivy scarcely knew touted shamelessly to be her bridesmaids.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Things were a little dull in newspaperdom just now, and the Anglo-Chinese engagement was a savory tit-bit capable of being served up in a number of ways, and was.
Blanche
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From this reading Dick and Blanche were in an ecstasy, and girls Ivy scarcely knew touted shamelessly to be her bridesmaids.
bridesmaidsnounUS /ˈbraɪdzmeɪdz/
plural of “bridesmaid” — an unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding
From this reading Dick and Blanche were in an ecstasy, and girls Ivy scarcely knew touted shamelessly to be her bridesmaids.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Things were a little dull in newspaperdom just now, and the Anglo-Chinese engagement was a savory tit-bit capable of being served up in a number of ways, and was.
greatly pleased
From this reading Washington was delighted; so were the papers—and proclaimed it.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick and Blanche were in an ecstasy, and girls Ivy scarcely knew touted shamelessly to be her bridesmaids.
Dr
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From this reading Every one, with only three exceptions: Lady Snow, Dr. Ray and Kow Li.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Things were a little dull in newspaperdom just now, and the Anglo-Chinese engagement was a savory tit-bit capable of being served up in a number of ways, and was.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading Dick and Blanche were in an ecstasy, and girls Ivy scarcely knew touted shamelessly to be her bridesmaids.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Things were a little dull in newspaperdom just now, and the Anglo-Chinese engagement was a savory tit-bit capable of being served up in a number of ways, and was.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one was surprised, which made it all the more exciting.
exceptionsnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃənz/
plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Every one, with only three exceptions: Lady Snow, Dr. Ray and Kow Li.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Every one was surprised, which made it all the more exciting.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Dick and Blanche were in an ecstasy, and girls Ivy scarcely knew touted shamelessly to be her bridesmaids.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dick and Blanche were in an ecstasy, and girls Ivy scarcely knew touted shamelessly to be her bridesmaids.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Things were a little dull in newspaperdom just now, and the Anglo-Chinese engagement was a savory tit-bit capable of being served up in a number of ways, and was.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Washington was delighted; so were the papers—and proclaimed it.
IvynounUS /ˈaɪvi/
Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits
From this reading Dick and Blanche were in an ecstasy, and girls Ivy scarcely knew touted shamelessly to be her bridesmaids.
and nothing more
From this reading Things were a little dull in newspaperdom just now, and the Anglo-Chinese engagement was a savory tit-bit capable of being served up in a number of ways, and was.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Dick and Blanche were in an ecstasy, and girls Ivy scarcely knew touted shamelessly to be her bridesmaids.
Kow
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From this reading Every one, with only three exceptions: Lady Snow, Dr. Ray and Kow Li.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Every one, with only three exceptions: Lady Snow, Dr. Ray and Kow Li.
LinounUS /liː/
a soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group; the lightest metal known; occurs in several minerals
From this reading Every one, with only three exceptions: Lady Snow, Dr. Ray and Kow Li.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Things were a little dull in newspaperdom just now, and the Anglo-Chinese engagement was a savory tit-bit capable of being served up in a number of ways, and was.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Every one was surprised, which made it all the more exciting.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Every one was surprised, which made it all the more exciting.
newspaperdom
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From this reading Things were a little dull in newspaperdom just now, and the Anglo-Chinese engagement was a savory tit-bit capable of being served up in a number of ways, and was.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Things were a little dull in newspaperdom just now, and the Anglo-Chinese engagement was a savory tit-bit capable of being served up in a number of ways, and was.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Things were a little dull in newspaperdom just now, and the Anglo-Chinese engagement was a savory tit-bit capable of being served up in a number of ways, and was.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Things were a little dull in newspaperdom just now, and the Anglo-Chinese engagement was a savory tit-bit capable of being served up in a number of ways, and was.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one was surprised, which made it all the more exciting.
and nothing more
From this reading Every one, with only three exceptions: Lady Snow, Dr. Ray and Kow Li.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Washington was delighted; so were the papers—and proclaimed it.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Washington was delighted; so were the papers—and proclaimed it.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Every one, with only three exceptions: Lady Snow, Dr. Ray and Kow Li.
savoryadjectiveUS /ˈseɪvəri/
morally wholesome or acceptable
From this reading Things were a little dull in newspaperdom just now, and the Anglo-Chinese engagement was a savory tit-bit capable of being served up in a number of ways, and was.
only a very short time before
From this reading Dick and Blanche were in an ecstasy, and girls Ivy scarcely knew touted shamelessly to be her bridesmaids.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Things were a little dull in newspaperdom just now, and the Anglo-Chinese engagement was a savory tit-bit capable of being served up in a number of ways, and was.
shamelesslyadverbUS /ˈʃeɪmləsli/
without shame
From this reading Dick and Blanche were in an ecstasy, and girls Ivy scarcely knew touted shamelessly to be her bridesmaids.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Every one, with only three exceptions: Lady Snow, Dr. Ray and Kow Li.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Washington was delighted; so were the papers—and proclaimed it.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Every one was surprised, which made it all the more exciting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Washington was delighted; so were the papers—and proclaimed it.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Things were a little dull in newspaperdom just now, and the Anglo-Chinese engagement was a savory tit-bit capable of being served up in a number of ways, and was.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Every one, with only three exceptions: Lady Snow, Dr. Ray and Kow Li.
tit-bit
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From this reading Things were a little dull in newspaperdom just now, and the Anglo-Chinese engagement was a savory tit-bit capable of being served up in a number of ways, and was.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dick and Blanche were in an ecstasy, and girls Ivy scarcely knew touted shamelessly to be her bridesmaids.
toutedverbUS /ˈtaʊtɪd/
past form of “tout” — advertize in strongly positive terms
From this reading Dick and Blanche were in an ecstasy, and girls Ivy scarcely knew touted shamelessly to be her bridesmaids.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Things were a little dull in newspaperdom just now, and the Anglo-Chinese engagement was a savory tit-bit capable of being served up in a number of ways, and was.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Washington was delighted; so were the papers—and proclaimed it.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Washington was delighted; so were the papers—and proclaimed it.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Things were a little dull in newspaperdom just now, and the Anglo-Chinese engagement was a savory tit-bit capable of being served up in a number of ways, and was.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Washington was delighted; so were the papers—and proclaimed it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Every one was surprised, which made it all the more exciting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every one, with only three exceptions: Lady Snow, Dr. Ray and Kow Li.
