used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MY LADY SUNDERLAND TAKES TEA A SMOKING teapot and some cups of India ware adorned a table of polished mahogany, the very best tea service in the possession of the landlord of the Lion’s Head.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading MY LADY SUNDERLAND TAKES TEA A SMOKING teapot and some cups of India ware adorned a table of polished mahogany, the very best tea service in the possession of the landlord of the Lion’s Head.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MY LADY SUNDERLAND TAKES TEA A SMOKING teapot and some cups of India ware adorned a table of polished mahogany, the very best tea service in the possession of the landlord of the Lion’s Head.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There was a little black patch on her white forehead and another on the tip of her rosy chin, and her gown of gold-colored paduasoy became her well.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading There was a little black patch on her white forehead and another on the tip of her rosy chin, and her gown of gold-colored paduasoy became her well.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A servant brought in a tray with some glasses and a bottle of usquebaugh, and served the elder dames, who had been pretending to sip tea.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And before it sat Lady Sunderland and her intimate, Lady Dacres.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading MY LADY SUNDERLAND TAKES TEA A SMOKING teapot and some cups of India ware adorned a table of polished mahogany, the very best tea service in the possession of the landlord of the Lion’s Head.
Betty
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From this reading Opposite, Lady Betty was stirring a cup of chocolate.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading There was a little black patch on her white forehead and another on the tip of her rosy chin, and her gown of gold-colored paduasoy became her well.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading A servant brought in a tray with some glasses and a bottle of usquebaugh, and served the elder dames, who had been pretending to sip tea.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A servant brought in a tray with some glasses and a bottle of usquebaugh, and served the elder dames, who had been pretending to sip tea.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading There was a little black patch on her white forehead and another on the tip of her rosy chin, and her gown of gold-colored paduasoy became her well.
chocolatenounUS /ˈtʃɔːklət/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading Opposite, Lady Betty was stirring a cup of chocolate.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Opposite, Lady Betty was stirring a cup of chocolate.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading MY LADY SUNDERLAND TAKES TEA A SMOKING teapot and some cups of India ware adorned a table of polished mahogany, the very best tea service in the possession of the landlord of the Lion’s Head.
Dacres
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From this reading And before it sat Lady Sunderland and her intimate, Lady Dacres.
damesnounUS /deɪmz/
plural of “dame” — informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading A servant brought in a tray with some glasses and a bottle of usquebaugh, and served the elder dames, who had been pretending to sip tea.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading A servant brought in a tray with some glasses and a bottle of usquebaugh, and served the elder dames, who had been pretending to sip tea.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading There was a little black patch on her white forehead and another on the tip of her rosy chin, and her gown of gold-colored paduasoy became her well.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading A servant brought in a tray with some glasses and a bottle of usquebaugh, and served the elder dames, who had been pretending to sip tea.
gold-coloredadjective
having the color of gold
From this reading There was a little black patch on her white forehead and another on the tip of her rosy chin, and her gown of gold-colored paduasoy became her well.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading There was a little black patch on her white forehead and another on the tip of her rosy chin, and her gown of gold-colored paduasoy became her well.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A servant brought in a tray with some glasses and a bottle of usquebaugh, and served the elder dames, who had been pretending to sip tea.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading MY LADY SUNDERLAND TAKES TEA A SMOKING teapot and some cups of India ware adorned a table of polished mahogany, the very best tea service in the possession of the landlord of the Lion’s Head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And before it sat Lady Sunderland and her intimate, Lady Dacres.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MY LADY SUNDERLAND TAKES TEA A SMOKING teapot and some cups of India ware adorned a table of polished mahogany, the very best tea service in the possession of the landlord of the Lion’s Head.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading MY LADY SUNDERLAND TAKES TEA A SMOKING teapot and some cups of India ware adorned a table of polished mahogany, the very best tea service in the possession of the landlord of the Lion’s Head.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading And before it sat Lady Sunderland and her intimate, Lady Dacres.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And before it sat Lady Sunderland and her intimate, Lady Dacres.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading MY LADY SUNDERLAND TAKES TEA A SMOKING teapot and some cups of India ware adorned a table of polished mahogany, the very best tea service in the possession of the landlord of the Lion’s Head.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading MY LADY SUNDERLAND TAKES TEA A SMOKING teapot and some cups of India ware adorned a table of polished mahogany, the very best tea service in the possession of the landlord of the Lion’s Head.
Lion'snounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
possessive form of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading MY LADY SUNDERLAND TAKES TEA A SMOKING teapot and some cups of India ware adorned a table of polished mahogany, the very best tea service in the possession of the landlord of the Lion’s Head.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was a little black patch on her white forehead and another on the tip of her rosy chin, and her gown of gold-colored paduasoy became her well.
mahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading MY LADY SUNDERLAND TAKES TEA A SMOKING teapot and some cups of India ware adorned a table of polished mahogany, the very best tea service in the possession of the landlord of the Lion’s Head.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY LADY SUNDERLAND TAKES TEA A SMOKING teapot and some cups of India ware adorned a table of polished mahogany, the very best tea service in the possession of the landlord of the Lion’s Head.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY LADY SUNDERLAND TAKES TEA A SMOKING teapot and some cups of India ware adorned a table of polished mahogany, the very best tea service in the possession of the landlord of the Lion’s Head.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a little black patch on her white forehead and another on the tip of her rosy chin, and her gown of gold-colored paduasoy became her well.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Opposite, Lady Betty was stirring a cup of chocolate.
paduasoy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was a little black patch on her white forehead and another on the tip of her rosy chin, and her gown of gold-colored paduasoy became her well.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading There was a little black patch on her white forehead and another on the tip of her rosy chin, and her gown of gold-colored paduasoy became her well.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading MY LADY SUNDERLAND TAKES TEA A SMOKING teapot and some cups of India ware adorned a table of polished mahogany, the very best tea service in the possession of the landlord of the Lion’s Head.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading MY LADY SUNDERLAND TAKES TEA A SMOKING teapot and some cups of India ware adorned a table of polished mahogany, the very best tea service in the possession of the landlord of the Lion’s Head.
pretendingnounUS /priˈtendɪŋ/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading A servant brought in a tray with some glasses and a bottle of usquebaugh, and served the elder dames, who had been pretending to sip tea.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading There was a little black patch on her white forehead and another on the tip of her rosy chin, and her gown of gold-colored paduasoy became her well.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading And before it sat Lady Sunderland and her intimate, Lady Dacres.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading A servant brought in a tray with some glasses and a bottle of usquebaugh, and served the elder dames, who had been pretending to sip tea.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading A servant brought in a tray with some glasses and a bottle of usquebaugh, and served the elder dames, who had been pretending to sip tea.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading MY LADY SUNDERLAND TAKES TEA A SMOKING teapot and some cups of India ware adorned a table of polished mahogany, the very best tea service in the possession of the landlord of the Lion’s Head.
sipnounUS /sɪp/
a small drink
From this reading A servant brought in a tray with some glasses and a bottle of usquebaugh, and served the elder dames, who had been pretending to sip tea.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading MY LADY SUNDERLAND TAKES TEA A SMOKING teapot and some cups of India ware adorned a table of polished mahogany, the very best tea service in the possession of the landlord of the Lion’s Head.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading MY LADY SUNDERLAND TAKES TEA A SMOKING teapot and some cups of India ware adorned a table of polished mahogany, the very best tea service in the possession of the landlord of the Lion’s Head.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Opposite, Lady Betty was stirring a cup of chocolate.
SUNDERLANDnounUS /ˈsʌndərlənd/
a port and industrial city in northeastern England
From this reading MY LADY SUNDERLAND TAKES TEA A SMOKING teapot and some cups of India ware adorned a table of polished mahogany, the very best tea service in the possession of the landlord of the Lion’s Head.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading MY LADY SUNDERLAND TAKES TEA A SMOKING teapot and some cups of India ware adorned a table of polished mahogany, the very best tea service in the possession of the landlord of the Lion’s Head.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading MY LADY SUNDERLAND TAKES TEA A SMOKING teapot and some cups of India ware adorned a table of polished mahogany, the very best tea service in the possession of the landlord of the Lion’s Head.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading MY LADY SUNDERLAND TAKES TEA A SMOKING teapot and some cups of India ware adorned a table of polished mahogany, the very best tea service in the possession of the landlord of the Lion’s Head.
teapotnounUS /ˈtiːpɑːt/
pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle
From this reading MY LADY SUNDERLAND TAKES TEA A SMOKING teapot and some cups of India ware adorned a table of polished mahogany, the very best tea service in the possession of the landlord of the Lion’s Head.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY LADY SUNDERLAND TAKES TEA A SMOKING teapot and some cups of India ware adorned a table of polished mahogany, the very best tea service in the possession of the landlord of the Lion’s Head.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a little black patch on her white forehead and another on the tip of her rosy chin, and her gown of gold-colored paduasoy became her well.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading There was a little black patch on her white forehead and another on the tip of her rosy chin, and her gown of gold-colored paduasoy became her well.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A servant brought in a tray with some glasses and a bottle of usquebaugh, and served the elder dames, who had been pretending to sip tea.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading A servant brought in a tray with some glasses and a bottle of usquebaugh, and served the elder dames, who had been pretending to sip tea.
usquebaugh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A servant brought in a tray with some glasses and a bottle of usquebaugh, and served the elder dames, who had been pretending to sip tea.
precisely as stated
From this reading MY LADY SUNDERLAND TAKES TEA A SMOKING teapot and some cups of India ware adorned a table of polished mahogany, the very best tea service in the possession of the landlord of the Lion’s Head.
warenounUS /wer/
articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading MY LADY SUNDERLAND TAKES TEA A SMOKING teapot and some cups of India ware adorned a table of polished mahogany, the very best tea service in the possession of the landlord of the Lion’s Head.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Opposite, Lady Betty was stirring a cup of chocolate.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading There was a little black patch on her white forehead and another on the tip of her rosy chin, and her gown of gold-colored paduasoy became her well.
a Caucasian
From this reading There was a little black patch on her white forehead and another on the tip of her rosy chin, and her gown of gold-colored paduasoy became her well.
which person or people
From this reading A servant brought in a tray with some glasses and a bottle of usquebaugh, and served the elder dames, who had been pretending to sip tea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A servant brought in a tray with some glasses and a bottle of usquebaugh, and served the elder dames, who had been pretending to sip tea.
