used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were stitching away at some pretty clothes, that were evidently intended for a large wax doll, with golden ringlets and blue eyes, that lay on a table that stood between them on the grass.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading One lovely afternoon towards the end of September Mrs. Dashwood and Miss Kerr sat together on the lawn in front of the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One lovely afternoon towards the end of September Mrs. Dashwood and Miss Kerr sat together on the lawn in front of the house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood looked pale and delicate still, but there was a well-pleased smile upon her sweet face as she sat enjoying the sea breezes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were stitching away at some pretty clothes, that were evidently intended for a large wax doll, with golden ringlets and blue eyes, that lay on a table that stood between them on the grass.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They were stitching away at some pretty clothes, that were evidently intended for a large wax doll, with golden ringlets and blue eyes, that lay on a table that stood between them on the grass.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading They were stitching away at some pretty clothes, that were evidently intended for a large wax doll, with golden ringlets and blue eyes, that lay on a table that stood between them on the grass.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading They were stitching away at some pretty clothes, that were evidently intended for a large wax doll, with golden ringlets and blue eyes, that lay on a table that stood between them on the grass.
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood looked pale and delicate still, but there was a well-pleased smile upon her sweet face as she sat enjoying the sea breezes.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading She was comfortably propped up with pillows in a large wicker chair, and her thin white fingers were busily engaged on her dainty work.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood looked pale and delicate still, but there was a well-pleased smile upon her sweet face as she sat enjoying the sea breezes.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading She was comfortably propped up with pillows in a large wicker chair, and her thin white fingers were busily engaged on her dainty work.
clothing in general
From this reading They were stitching away at some pretty clothes, that were evidently intended for a large wax doll, with golden ringlets and blue eyes, that lay on a table that stood between them on the grass.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading She was comfortably propped up with pillows in a large wicker chair, and her thin white fingers were busily engaged on her dainty work.
CRUELadjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading WAS IT CRUEL?
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading She was comfortably propped up with pillows in a large wicker chair, and her thin white fingers were busily engaged on her dainty work.
Dashwood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One lovely afternoon towards the end of September Mrs. Dashwood and Miss Kerr sat together on the lawn in front of the house.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood looked pale and delicate still, but there was a well-pleased smile upon her sweet face as she sat enjoying the sea breezes.
dollnounUS /dɑːl/
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading They were stitching away at some pretty clothes, that were evidently intended for a large wax doll, with golden ringlets and blue eyes, that lay on a table that stood between them on the grass.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading One lovely afternoon towards the end of September Mrs. Dashwood and Miss Kerr sat together on the lawn in front of the house.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading She was comfortably propped up with pillows in a large wicker chair, and her thin white fingers were busily engaged on her dainty work.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood looked pale and delicate still, but there was a well-pleased smile upon her sweet face as she sat enjoying the sea breezes.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading They were stitching away at some pretty clothes, that were evidently intended for a large wax doll, with golden ringlets and blue eyes, that lay on a table that stood between them on the grass.
opinion or judgment
From this reading They were stitching away at some pretty clothes, that were evidently intended for a large wax doll, with golden ringlets and blue eyes, that lay on a table that stood between them on the grass.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood looked pale and delicate still, but there was a well-pleased smile upon her sweet face as she sat enjoying the sea breezes.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading She was comfortably propped up with pillows in a large wicker chair, and her thin white fingers were busily engaged on her dainty work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were stitching away at some pretty clothes, that were evidently intended for a large wax doll, with golden ringlets and blue eyes, that lay on a table that stood between them on the grass.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading One lovely afternoon towards the end of September Mrs. Dashwood and Miss Kerr sat together on the lawn in front of the house.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading They were stitching away at some pretty clothes, that were evidently intended for a large wax doll, with golden ringlets and blue eyes, that lay on a table that stood between them on the grass.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading They were stitching away at some pretty clothes, that were evidently intended for a large wax doll, with golden ringlets and blue eyes, that lay on a table that stood between them on the grass.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood looked pale and delicate still, but there was a well-pleased smile upon her sweet face as she sat enjoying the sea breezes.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading One lovely afternoon towards the end of September Mrs. Dashwood and Miss Kerr sat together on the lawn in front of the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One lovely afternoon towards the end of September Mrs. Dashwood and Miss Kerr sat together on the lawn in front of the house.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading They were stitching away at some pretty clothes, that were evidently intended for a large wax doll, with golden ringlets and blue eyes, that lay on a table that stood between them on the grass.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WAS IT CRUEL?
Kerr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One lovely afternoon towards the end of September Mrs. Dashwood and Miss Kerr sat together on the lawn in front of the house.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were stitching away at some pretty clothes, that were evidently intended for a large wax doll, with golden ringlets and blue eyes, that lay on a table that stood between them on the grass.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading One lovely afternoon towards the end of September Mrs. Dashwood and Miss Kerr sat together on the lawn in front of the house.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They were stitching away at some pretty clothes, that were evidently intended for a large wax doll, with golden ringlets and blue eyes, that lay on a table that stood between them on the grass.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood looked pale and delicate still, but there was a well-pleased smile upon her sweet face as she sat enjoying the sea breezes.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading One lovely afternoon towards the end of September Mrs. Dashwood and Miss Kerr sat together on the lawn in front of the house.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading One lovely afternoon towards the end of September Mrs. Dashwood and Miss Kerr sat together on the lawn in front of the house.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading One lovely afternoon towards the end of September Mrs. Dashwood and Miss Kerr sat together on the lawn in front of the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One lovely afternoon towards the end of September Mrs. Dashwood and Miss Kerr sat together on the lawn in front of the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One lovely afternoon towards the end of September Mrs. Dashwood and Miss Kerr sat together on the lawn in front of the house.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One lovely afternoon towards the end of September Mrs. Dashwood and Miss Kerr sat together on the lawn in front of the house.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood looked pale and delicate still, but there was a well-pleased smile upon her sweet face as she sat enjoying the sea breezes.
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading She was comfortably propped up with pillows in a large wicker chair, and her thin white fingers were busily engaged on her dainty work.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading They were stitching away at some pretty clothes, that were evidently intended for a large wax doll, with golden ringlets and blue eyes, that lay on a table that stood between them on the grass.
proppedverbUS /prɑːpt/
inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid
From this reading She was comfortably propped up with pillows in a large wicker chair, and her thin white fingers were busily engaged on her dainty work.
ringlets
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were stitching away at some pretty clothes, that were evidently intended for a large wax doll, with golden ringlets and blue eyes, that lay on a table that stood between them on the grass.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading One lovely afternoon towards the end of September Mrs. Dashwood and Miss Kerr sat together on the lawn in front of the house.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood looked pale and delicate still, but there was a well-pleased smile upon her sweet face as she sat enjoying the sea breezes.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading One lovely afternoon towards the end of September Mrs. Dashwood and Miss Kerr sat together on the lawn in front of the house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood looked pale and delicate still, but there was a well-pleased smile upon her sweet face as she sat enjoying the sea breezes.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood looked pale and delicate still, but there was a well-pleased smile upon her sweet face as she sat enjoying the sea breezes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They were stitching away at some pretty clothes, that were evidently intended for a large wax doll, with golden ringlets and blue eyes, that lay on a table that stood between them on the grass.
not in physical motion
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood looked pale and delicate still, but there was a well-pleased smile upon her sweet face as she sat enjoying the sea breezes.
stitchingnounUS /ˈstɪtʃɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading They were stitching away at some pretty clothes, that were evidently intended for a large wax doll, with golden ringlets and blue eyes, that lay on a table that stood between them on the grass.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading They were stitching away at some pretty clothes, that were evidently intended for a large wax doll, with golden ringlets and blue eyes, that lay on a table that stood between them on the grass.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood looked pale and delicate still, but there was a well-pleased smile upon her sweet face as she sat enjoying the sea breezes.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading They were stitching away at some pretty clothes, that were evidently intended for a large wax doll, with golden ringlets and blue eyes, that lay on a table that stood between them on the grass.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were stitching away at some pretty clothes, that were evidently intended for a large wax doll, with golden ringlets and blue eyes, that lay on a table that stood between them on the grass.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One lovely afternoon towards the end of September Mrs. Dashwood and Miss Kerr sat together on the lawn in front of the house.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were stitching away at some pretty clothes, that were evidently intended for a large wax doll, with golden ringlets and blue eyes, that lay on a table that stood between them on the grass.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood looked pale and delicate still, but there was a well-pleased smile upon her sweet face as she sat enjoying the sea breezes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were stitching away at some pretty clothes, that were evidently intended for a large wax doll, with golden ringlets and blue eyes, that lay on a table that stood between them on the grass.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading She was comfortably propped up with pillows in a large wicker chair, and her thin white fingers were busily engaged on her dainty work.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading One lovely afternoon towards the end of September Mrs. Dashwood and Miss Kerr sat together on the lawn in front of the house.
in the direction of
From this reading One lovely afternoon towards the end of September Mrs. Dashwood and Miss Kerr sat together on the lawn in front of the house.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She was comfortably propped up with pillows in a large wicker chair, and her thin white fingers were busily engaged on her dainty work.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood looked pale and delicate still, but there was a well-pleased smile upon her sweet face as she sat enjoying the sea breezes.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WAS IT CRUEL?
waxverbUS /wæks/
cover with wax
From this reading They were stitching away at some pretty clothes, that were evidently intended for a large wax doll, with golden ringlets and blue eyes, that lay on a table that stood between them on the grass.
well-pleased
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Dashwood looked pale and delicate still, but there was a well-pleased smile upon her sweet face as she sat enjoying the sea breezes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were stitching away at some pretty clothes, that were evidently intended for a large wax doll, with golden ringlets and blue eyes, that lay on a table that stood between them on the grass.
a Caucasian
From this reading She was comfortably propped up with pillows in a large wicker chair, and her thin white fingers were busily engaged on her dainty work.
wickernounUS /ˈwɪkər/
slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
From this reading She was comfortably propped up with pillows in a large wicker chair, and her thin white fingers were busily engaged on her dainty work.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were stitching away at some pretty clothes, that were evidently intended for a large wax doll, with golden ringlets and blue eyes, that lay on a table that stood between them on the grass.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She was comfortably propped up with pillows in a large wicker chair, and her thin white fingers were busily engaged on her dainty work.
