used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But when Dolly saw her hero's magnificent home her hopes began to fall a little.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Dolly Dorr arrived duly that afternoon at the Devereaux mansion, her little head full of fancies as vain as Roma's--both dreaming of winning the same man.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Dolly Dorr arrived duly that afternoon at the Devereaux mansion, her little head full of fancies as vain as Roma's--both dreaming of winning the same man.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dolly Dorr arrived duly that afternoon at the Devereaux mansion, her little head full of fancies as vain as Roma's--both dreaming of winning the same man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dolly Dorr arrived duly that afternoon at the Devereaux mansion, her little head full of fancies as vain as Roma's--both dreaming of winning the same man.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Miss Roma would be sure to get him back now--of course, she had come there for that purpose.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Miss Roma would be sure to get him back now--of course, she had come there for that purpose.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But when Dolly saw her hero's magnificent home her hopes began to fall a little.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Dolly Dorr arrived duly that afternoon at the Devereaux mansion, her little head full of fancies as vain as Roma's--both dreaming of winning the same man.
BRIDALadjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading THE BRIDAL.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when Dolly saw her hero's magnificent home her hopes began to fall a little.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Miss Roma would be sure to get him back now--of course, she had come there for that purpose.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading She began to comprehend that there were heights she could not reach.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She began to comprehend that there were heights she could not reach.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Miss Roma would be sure to get him back now--of course, she had come there for that purpose.
Devereaux
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From this reading Dolly Dorr arrived duly that afternoon at the Devereaux mansion, her little head full of fancies as vain as Roma's--both dreaming of winning the same man.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading Dolly Dorr arrived duly that afternoon at the Devereaux mansion, her little head full of fancies as vain as Roma's--both dreaming of winning the same man.
Dorr
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From this reading Dolly Dorr arrived duly that afternoon at the Devereaux mansion, her little head full of fancies as vain as Roma's--both dreaming of winning the same man.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading Dolly Dorr arrived duly that afternoon at the Devereaux mansion, her little head full of fancies as vain as Roma's--both dreaming of winning the same man.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Dolly Dorr arrived duly that afternoon at the Devereaux mansion, her little head full of fancies as vain as Roma's--both dreaming of winning the same man.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading But when Dolly saw her hero's magnificent home her hopes began to fall a little.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading Dolly Dorr arrived duly that afternoon at the Devereaux mansion, her little head full of fancies as vain as Roma's--both dreaming of winning the same man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss Roma would be sure to get him back now--of course, she had come there for that purpose.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Dolly Dorr arrived duly that afternoon at the Devereaux mansion, her little head full of fancies as vain as Roma's--both dreaming of winning the same man.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Miss Roma would be sure to get him back now--of course, she had come there for that purpose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Roma would be sure to get him back now--of course, she had come there for that purpose.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Dolly Dorr arrived duly that afternoon at the Devereaux mansion, her little head full of fancies as vain as Roma's--both dreaming of winning the same man.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading She began to comprehend that there were heights she could not reach.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dolly Dorr arrived duly that afternoon at the Devereaux mansion, her little head full of fancies as vain as Roma's--both dreaming of winning the same man.
hero'snounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading But when Dolly saw her hero's magnificent home her hopes began to fall a little.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Miss Roma would be sure to get him back now--of course, she had come there for that purpose.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But when Dolly saw her hero's magnificent home her hopes began to fall a little.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But when Dolly saw her hero's magnificent home her hopes began to fall a little.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Dolly Dorr arrived duly that afternoon at the Devereaux mansion, her little head full of fancies as vain as Roma's--both dreaming of winning the same man.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading But when Dolly saw her hero's magnificent home her hopes began to fall a little.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Dolly Dorr arrived duly that afternoon at the Devereaux mansion, her little head full of fancies as vain as Roma's--both dreaming of winning the same man.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Dolly Dorr arrived duly that afternoon at the Devereaux mansion, her little head full of fancies as vain as Roma's--both dreaming of winning the same man.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Roma would be sure to get him back now--of course, she had come there for that purpose.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She began to comprehend that there were heights she could not reach.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Miss Roma would be sure to get him back now--of course, she had come there for that purpose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dolly Dorr arrived duly that afternoon at the Devereaux mansion, her little head full of fancies as vain as Roma's--both dreaming of winning the same man.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Miss Roma would be sure to get him back now--of course, she had come there for that purpose.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading She began to comprehend that there were heights she could not reach.
RomanounUS /ˈroʊmɑː/
a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling
From this reading Miss Roma would be sure to get him back now--of course, she had come there for that purpose.
Roma'snounUS /ˈroʊmɑːz/
possessive form of “roma” — a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling
From this reading Dolly Dorr arrived duly that afternoon at the Devereaux mansion, her little head full of fancies as vain as Roma's--both dreaming of winning the same man.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Dolly Dorr arrived duly that afternoon at the Devereaux mansion, her little head full of fancies as vain as Roma's--both dreaming of winning the same man.
cut with a saw
From this reading But when Dolly saw her hero's magnificent home her hopes began to fall a little.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She began to comprehend that there were heights she could not reach.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Miss Roma would be sure to get him back now--of course, she had come there for that purpose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dolly Dorr arrived duly that afternoon at the Devereaux mansion, her little head full of fancies as vain as Roma's--both dreaming of winning the same man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BRIDAL.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She began to comprehend that there were heights she could not reach.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But when Dolly saw her hero's magnificent home her hopes began to fall a little.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Dolly Dorr arrived duly that afternoon at the Devereaux mansion, her little head full of fancies as vain as Roma's--both dreaming of winning the same man.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She began to comprehend that there were heights she could not reach.
at the time that
From this reading But when Dolly saw her hero's magnificent home her hopes began to fall a little.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading Dolly Dorr arrived duly that afternoon at the Devereaux mansion, her little head full of fancies as vain as Roma's--both dreaming of winning the same man.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Miss Roma would be sure to get him back now--of course, she had come there for that purpose.
