used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jemima hastened to make up a little bundle of things necessary, with many a woman's sigh that the poor wardrobe contained so few things befitting.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading But among the clothes she slipped a purse, containing the savings of months, perhaps of years, and with it a few affectionate lines, begging Violante to ask the countess to buy her all that was proper for her father's child.
(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 But among the clothes she slipped a purse, containing the savings of months, perhaps of years, and with it a few affectionate lines, begging Violante to ask the countess to buy her all that was proper for her father's child.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Violante and Jemima were both greatly surprised, as the reader may suppose, when they heard, on their return, the arrangements already made for the former.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading But among the clothes she slipped a purse, containing the savings of months, perhaps of years, and with it a few affectionate lines, begging Violante to ask the countess to buy her all that was proper for her father's child.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Violante and Jemima were both greatly surprised, as the reader may suppose, when they heard, on their return, the arrangements already made for the former.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Violante and Jemima were both greatly surprised, as the reader may suppose, when they heard, on their return, the arrangements already made for the former.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Violante and Jemima were both greatly surprised, as the reader may suppose, when they heard, on their return, the arrangements already made for the former.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But among the clothes she slipped a purse, containing the savings of months, perhaps of years, and with it a few affectionate lines, begging Violante to ask the countess to buy her all that was proper for her father's child.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The countess insisted on taking her at once, and Riccabocca briefly said, "Certainly, the sooner the better."
befittingadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɪtɪŋ/
appropriate to
From this reading Jemima hastened to make up a little bundle of things necessary, with many a woman's sigh that the poor wardrobe contained so few things befitting.
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading But among the clothes she slipped a purse, containing the savings of months, perhaps of years, and with it a few affectionate lines, begging Violante to ask the countess to buy her all that was proper for her father's child.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The countess insisted on taking her at once, and Riccabocca briefly said, "Certainly, the sooner the better."
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Violante was stunned and bewildered.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Violante and Jemima were both greatly surprised, as the reader may suppose, when they heard, on their return, the arrangements already made for the former.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading The countess insisted on taking her at once, and Riccabocca briefly said, "Certainly, the sooner the better."
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Jemima hastened to make up a little bundle of things necessary, with many a woman's sigh that the poor wardrobe contained so few things befitting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But among the clothes she slipped a purse, containing the savings of months, perhaps of years, and with it a few affectionate lines, begging Violante to ask the countess to buy her all that was proper for her father's child.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading But among the clothes she slipped a purse, containing the savings of months, perhaps of years, and with it a few affectionate lines, begging Violante to ask the countess to buy her all that was proper for her father's child.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The countess insisted on taking her at once, and Riccabocca briefly said, "Certainly, the sooner the better."
a young person of either sex
From this reading But among the clothes she slipped a purse, containing the savings of months, perhaps of years, and with it a few affectionate lines, begging Violante to ask the countess to buy her all that was proper for her father's child.
clothing in general
From this reading But among the clothes she slipped a purse, containing the savings of months, perhaps of years, and with it a few affectionate lines, begging Violante to ask the countess to buy her all that was proper for her father's child.
gotten under control
From this reading Jemima hastened to make up a little bundle of things necessary, with many a woman's sigh that the poor wardrobe contained so few things befitting.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading But among the clothes she slipped a purse, containing the savings of months, perhaps of years, and with it a few affectionate lines, begging Violante to ask the countess to buy her all that was proper for her father's child.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading The countess insisted on taking her at once, and Riccabocca briefly said, "Certainly, the sooner the better."
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But among the clothes she slipped a purse, containing the savings of months, perhaps of years, and with it a few affectionate lines, begging Violante to ask the countess to buy her all that was proper for her father's child.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Jemima hastened to make up a little bundle of things necessary, with many a woman's sigh that the poor wardrobe contained so few things befitting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Violante and Jemima were both greatly surprised, as the reader may suppose, when they heard, on their return, the arrangements already made for the former.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Violante and Jemima were both greatly surprised, as the reader may suppose, when they heard, on their return, the arrangements already made for the former.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Violante and Jemima were both greatly surprised, as the reader may suppose, when they heard, on their return, the arrangements already made for the former.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Jemima hastened to make up a little bundle of things necessary, with many a woman's sigh that the poor wardrobe contained so few things befitting.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Violante and Jemima were both greatly surprised, as the reader may suppose, when they heard, on their return, the arrangements already made for the former.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The countess insisted on taking her at once, and Riccabocca briefly said, "Certainly, the sooner the better."
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading The countess insisted on taking her at once, and Riccabocca briefly said, "Certainly, the sooner the better."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But among the clothes she slipped a purse, containing the savings of months, perhaps of years, and with it a few affectionate lines, begging Violante to ask the countess to buy her all that was proper for her father's child.
Jemima
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Violante and Jemima were both greatly surprised, as the reader may suppose, when they heard, on their return, the arrangements already made for the former.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading But among the clothes she slipped a purse, containing the savings of months, perhaps of years, and with it a few affectionate lines, begging Violante to ask the countess to buy her all that was proper for her father's child.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Jemima hastened to make up a little bundle of things necessary, with many a woman's sigh that the poor wardrobe contained so few things befitting.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Violante and Jemima were both greatly surprised, as the reader may suppose, when they heard, on their return, the arrangements already made for the former.
engage in
From this reading Jemima hastened to make up a little bundle of things necessary, with many a woman's sigh that the poor wardrobe contained so few things befitting.
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 Jemima hastened to make up a little bundle of things necessary, with many a woman's sigh that the poor wardrobe contained so few things befitting.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Violante and Jemima were both greatly surprised, as the reader may suppose, when they heard, on their return, the arrangements already made for the former.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading But among the clothes she slipped a purse, containing the savings of months, perhaps of years, and with it a few affectionate lines, begging Violante to ask the countess to buy her all that was proper for her father's child.
absolutely essential
From this reading Jemima hastened to make up a little bundle of things necessary, with many a woman's sigh that the poor wardrobe contained so few things befitting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jemima hastened to make up a little bundle of things necessary, with many a woman's sigh that the poor wardrobe contained so few things befitting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Violante and Jemima were both greatly surprised, as the reader may suppose, when they heard, on their return, the arrangements already made for the former.
on one occasion
From this reading The countess insisted on taking her at once, and Riccabocca briefly said, "Certainly, the sooner the better."
by chance
From this reading But among the clothes she slipped a purse, containing the savings of months, perhaps of years, and with it a few affectionate lines, begging Violante to ask the countess to buy her all that was proper for her father's child.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Jemima hastened to make up a little bundle of things necessary, with many a woman's sigh that the poor wardrobe contained so few things befitting.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading But among the clothes she slipped a purse, containing the savings of months, perhaps of years, and with it a few affectionate lines, begging Violante to ask the countess to buy her all that was proper for her father's child.
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading But among the clothes she slipped a purse, containing the savings of months, perhaps of years, and with it a few affectionate lines, begging Violante to ask the countess to buy her all that was proper for her father's child.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Violante and Jemima were both greatly surprised, as the reader may suppose, when they heard, on their return, the arrangements already made for the former.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Violante and Jemima were both greatly surprised, as the reader may suppose, when they heard, on their return, the arrangements already made for the former.
Riccabocca
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The countess insisted on taking her at once, and Riccabocca briefly said, "Certainly, the sooner the better."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The countess insisted on taking her at once, and Riccabocca briefly said, "Certainly, the sooner the better."
savingsnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋz/
a fund of money put by as a reserve
From this reading But among the clothes she slipped a purse, containing the savings of months, perhaps of years, and with it a few affectionate lines, begging Violante to ask the countess to buy her all that was proper for her father's child.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But among the clothes she slipped a purse, containing the savings of months, perhaps of years, and with it a few affectionate lines, begging Violante to ask the countess to buy her all that was proper for her father's child.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Jemima hastened to make up a little bundle of things necessary, with many a woman's sigh that the poor wardrobe contained so few things befitting.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading But among the clothes she slipped a purse, containing the savings of months, perhaps of years, and with it a few affectionate lines, begging Violante to ask the countess to buy her all that was proper for her father's child.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Jemima hastened to make up a little bundle of things necessary, with many a woman's sigh that the poor wardrobe contained so few things befitting.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading The countess insisted on taking her at once, and Riccabocca briefly said, "Certainly, the sooner the better."
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Violante was stunned and bewildered.
express a supposition
From this reading Violante and Jemima were both greatly surprised, as the reader may suppose, when they heard, on their return, the arrangements already made for the former.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Violante and Jemima were both greatly surprised, as the reader may suppose, when they heard, on their return, the arrangements already made for the former.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The countess insisted on taking her at once, and Riccabocca briefly said, "Certainly, the sooner the better."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jemima hastened to make up a little bundle of things necessary, with many a woman's sigh that the poor wardrobe contained so few things befitting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Violante and Jemima were both greatly surprised, as the reader may suppose, when they heard, on their return, the arrangements already made for the former.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Violante and Jemima were both greatly surprised, as the reader may suppose, when they heard, on their return, the arrangements already made for the former.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Violante and Jemima were both greatly surprised, as the reader may suppose, when they heard, on their return, the arrangements already made for the former.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Jemima hastened to make up a little bundle of things necessary, with many a woman's sigh that the poor wardrobe contained so few things befitting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jemima hastened to make up a little bundle of things necessary, with many a woman's sigh that the poor wardrobe contained so few things befitting.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Jemima hastened to make up a little bundle of things necessary, with many a woman's sigh that the poor wardrobe contained so few things befitting.
Violante
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Violante and Jemima were both greatly surprised, as the reader may suppose, when they heard, on their return, the arrangements already made for the former.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading Jemima hastened to make up a little bundle of things necessary, with many a woman's sigh that the poor wardrobe contained so few things befitting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Violante was stunned and bewildered.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Violante and Jemima were both greatly surprised, as the reader may suppose, when they heard, on their return, the arrangements already made for the former.
at the time that
From this reading Violante and Jemima were both greatly surprised, as the reader may suppose, when they heard, on their return, the arrangements already made for the former.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jemima hastened to make up a little bundle of things necessary, with many a woman's sigh that the poor wardrobe contained so few things befitting.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Jemima hastened to make up a little bundle of things necessary, with many a woman's sigh that the poor wardrobe contained so few things befitting.
a late time of life
From this reading But among the clothes she slipped a purse, containing the savings of months, perhaps of years, and with it a few affectionate lines, begging Violante to ask the countess to buy her all that was proper for her father's child.
