used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She put on her outdoor things and went towards the dining-room to see if perchance a young American girl, to whom she had taken something of a liking, should be already there.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She was about to enter the room, when the scene which was going on there arrested her attention.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was Friday, and she had promised the girl to drive with her some fine Friday or Monday afternoon in Doria Pamfili Gardens.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading She put on her outdoor things and went towards the dining-room to see if perchance a young American girl, to whom she had taken something of a liking, should be already there.
in addition
From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading She put on her outdoor things and went towards the dining-room to see if perchance a young American girl, to whom she had taken something of a liking, should be already there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She put on her outdoor things and went towards the dining-room to see if perchance a young American girl, to whom she had taken something of a liking, should be already there.
Arcangela
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From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading She thought she might catch her at breakfast, and arrange the matter before going out.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading She was about to enter the room, when the scene which was going on there arrested her attention.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She thought she might catch her at breakfast, and arrange the matter before going out.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading She was about to enter the room, when the scene which was going on there arrested her attention.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She put on her outdoor things and went towards the dining-room to see if perchance a young American girl, to whom she had taken something of a liking, should be already there.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She thought she might catch her at breakfast, and arrange the matter before going out.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading She thought she might catch her at breakfast, and arrange the matter before going out.
breakfasted
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From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading She thought she might catch her at breakfast, and arrange the matter before going out.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading She put on her outdoor things and went towards the dining-room to see if perchance a young American girl, to whom she had taken something of a liking, should be already there.
Doria
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From this reading It was Friday, and she had promised the girl to drive with her some fine Friday or Monday afternoon in Doria Pamfili Gardens.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading It was Friday, and she had promised the girl to drive with her some fine Friday or Monday afternoon in Doria Pamfili Gardens.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
to come or go into
From this reading She was about to enter the room, when the scene which was going on there arrested her attention.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It was Friday, and she had promised the girl to drive with her some fine Friday or Monday afternoon in Doria Pamfili Gardens.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
set up or found
From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading It was Friday, and she had promised the girl to drive with her some fine Friday or Monday afternoon in Doria Pamfili Gardens.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading It was Friday, and she had promised the girl to drive with her some fine Friday or Monday afternoon in Doria Pamfili Gardens.
a young female
From this reading She put on her outdoor things and went towards the dining-room to see if perchance a young American girl, to whom she had taken something of a liking, should be already there.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
the act of departing
From this reading She thought she might catch her at breakfast, and arrange the matter before going out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She put on her outdoor things and went towards the dining-room to see if perchance a young American girl, to whom she had taken something of a liking, should be already there.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
housemaidnoun
a female domestic
From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She put on her outdoor things and went towards the dining-room to see if perchance a young American girl, to whom she had taken something of a liking, should be already there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Friday, and she had promised the girl to drive with her some fine Friday or Monday afternoon in Doria Pamfili Gardens.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading She put on her outdoor things and went towards the dining-room to see if perchance a young American girl, to whom she had taken something of a liking, should be already there.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She thought she might catch her at breakfast, and arrange the matter before going out.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She thought she might catch her at breakfast, and arrange the matter before going out.
Minna
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From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading It was Friday, and she had promised the girl to drive with her some fine Friday or Monday afternoon in Doria Pamfili Gardens.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She put on her outdoor things and went towards the dining-room to see if perchance a young American girl, to whom she had taken something of a liking, should be already there.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was Friday, and she had promised the girl to drive with her some fine Friday or Monday afternoon in Doria Pamfili Gardens.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading She put on her outdoor things and went towards the dining-room to see if perchance a young American girl, to whom she had taken something of a liking, should be already there.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
Pamfili
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Friday, and she had promised the girl to drive with her some fine Friday or Monday afternoon in Doria Pamfili Gardens.
perchanceadverbUS /pərˈtʃæns/
through chance
From this reading She put on her outdoor things and went towards the dining-room to see if perchance a young American girl, to whom she had taken something of a liking, should be already there.
prematureadjectiveUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊr/
born after a gestation period of less than the normal time
From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading It was Friday, and she had promised the girl to drive with her some fine Friday or Monday afternoon in Doria Pamfili Gardens.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She put on her outdoor things and went towards the dining-room to see if perchance a young American girl, to whom she had taken something of a liking, should be already there.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading She was about to enter the room, when the scene which was going on there arrested her attention.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She put on her outdoor things and went towards the dining-room to see if perchance a young American girl, to whom she had taken something of a liking, should be already there.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She put on her outdoor things and went towards the dining-room to see if perchance a young American girl, to whom she had taken something of a liking, should be already there.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She put on her outdoor things and went towards the dining-room to see if perchance a young American girl, to whom she had taken something of a liking, should be already there.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was Friday, and she had promised the girl to drive with her some fine Friday or Monday afternoon in Doria Pamfili Gardens.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She put on her outdoor things and went towards the dining-room to see if perchance a young American girl, to whom she had taken something of a liking, should be already there.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading She put on her outdoor things and went towards the dining-room to see if perchance a young American girl, to whom she had taken something of a liking, should be already there.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She put on her outdoor things and went towards the dining-room to see if perchance a young American girl, to whom she had taken something of a liking, should be already there.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She put on her outdoor things and went towards the dining-room to see if perchance a young American girl, to whom she had taken something of a liking, should be already there.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She thought she might catch her at breakfast, and arrange the matter before going out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
in the direction of
From this reading She put on her outdoor things and went towards the dining-room to see if perchance a young American girl, to whom she had taken something of a liking, should be already there.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She put on her outdoor things and went towards the dining-room to see if perchance a young American girl, to whom she had taken something of a liking, should be already there.
at the time that
From this reading She was about to enter the room, when the scene which was going on there arrested her attention.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was about to enter the room, when the scene which was going on there arrested her attention.
which person or people
From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She put on her outdoor things and went towards the dining-room to see if perchance a young American girl, to whom she had taken something of a liking, should be already there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading One morning Minna, who breakfasted in her own room, having finished sooner than usual, in consequence of the premature arrival of Arcangela, the housemaid, with the meal, found herself also ready to go out earlier than was her wont.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She put on her outdoor things and went towards the dining-room to see if perchance a young American girl, to whom she had taken something of a liking, should be already there.
