used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the following morning, just as Minna was preparing to go out to her studio, there came a tap on the door, followed by the entrance of Fulvia.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading ‘Mamma has sent me to say that I shall not be able to go with you to-day.
(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 We shall be out all day, and we shall be busy for several days.’
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading ‘I am so sorry, signora,’ said she.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We are to go out, she and I, and Signor Marchmont.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are to go out, she and I, and Signor Marchmont.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the following morning, just as Minna was preparing to go out to her studio, there came a tap on the door, followed by the entrance of Fulvia.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ‘Mamma has sent me to say that I shall not be able to go with you to-day.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading We shall be out all day, and we shall be busy for several days.’
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the following morning, just as Minna was preparing to go out to her studio, there came a tap on the door, followed by the entrance of Fulvia.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On the following morning, just as Minna was preparing to go out to her studio, there came a tap on the door, followed by the entrance of Fulvia.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading We shall be out all day, and we shall be busy for several days.’
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading We shall be out all day, and we shall be busy for several days.’
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading On the following morning, just as Minna was preparing to go out to her studio, there came a tap on the door, followed by the entrance of Fulvia.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading On the following morning, just as Minna was preparing to go out to her studio, there came a tap on the door, followed by the entrance of Fulvia.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading On the following morning, just as Minna was preparing to go out to her studio, there came a tap on the door, followed by the entrance of Fulvia.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following morning, just as Minna was preparing to go out to her studio, there came a tap on the door, followed by the entrance of Fulvia.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We shall be out all day, and we shall be busy for several days.’
Fulvia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the following morning, just as Minna was preparing to go out to her studio, there came a tap on the door, followed by the entrance of Fulvia.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On the following morning, just as Minna was preparing to go out to her studio, there came a tap on the door, followed by the entrance of Fulvia.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘Mamma has sent me to say that I shall not be able to go with you to-day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the following morning, just as Minna was preparing to go out to her studio, there came a tap on the door, followed by the entrance of Fulvia.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘I am so sorry, signora,’ said she.
and nothing more
From this reading On the following morning, just as Minna was preparing to go out to her studio, there came a tap on the door, followed by the entrance of Fulvia.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading ‘Mamma has sent me to say that I shall not be able to go with you to-day.
Marchmont
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We are to go out, she and I, and Signor Marchmont.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ‘Mamma has sent me to say that I shall not be able to go with you to-day.
Minna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the following morning, just as Minna was preparing to go out to her studio, there came a tap on the door, followed by the entrance of Fulvia.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the following morning, just as Minna was preparing to go out to her studio, there came a tap on the door, followed by the entrance of Fulvia.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ‘Mamma has sent me to say that I shall not be able to go with you to-day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the following morning, just as Minna was preparing to go out to her studio, there came a tap on the door, followed by the entrance of Fulvia.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following morning, just as Minna was preparing to go out to her studio, there came a tap on the door, followed by the entrance of Fulvia.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On the following morning, just as Minna was preparing to go out to her studio, there came a tap on the door, followed by the entrance of Fulvia.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading On the following morning, just as Minna was preparing to go out to her studio, there came a tap on the door, followed by the entrance of Fulvia.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘I am so sorry, signora,’ said she.
express in words
From this reading ‘Mamma has sent me to say that I shall not be able to go with you to-day.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading ‘Mamma has sent me to say that I shall not be able to go with you to-day.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading We shall be out all day, and we shall be busy for several days.’
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading ‘Mamma has sent me to say that I shall not be able to go with you to-day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘I am so sorry, signora,’ said she.
SignornounUS /ˈsiːnjɔːr/
used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
From this reading We are to go out, she and I, and Signor Marchmont.
signoranoun
an Italian title of address equivalent to Mrs. when used before a name
From this reading ‘I am so sorry, signora,’ said she.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ‘I am so sorry, signora,’ said she.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading ‘I am so sorry, signora,’ said she.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading On the following morning, just as Minna was preparing to go out to her studio, there came a tap on the door, followed by the entrance of Fulvia.
tapverbUS /tæp/
cut a female screw thread with a tap
From this reading On the following morning, just as Minna was preparing to go out to her studio, there came a tap on the door, followed by the entrance of Fulvia.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ‘Mamma has sent me to say that I shall not be able to go with you to-day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the following morning, just as Minna was preparing to go out to her studio, there came a tap on the door, followed by the entrance of Fulvia.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the following morning, just as Minna was preparing to go out to her studio, there came a tap on the door, followed by the entrance of Fulvia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the following morning, just as Minna was preparing to go out to her studio, there came a tap on the door, followed by the entrance of Fulvia.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Mamma has sent me to say that I shall not be able to go with you to-day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the following morning, just as Minna was preparing to go out to her studio, there came a tap on the door, followed by the entrance of Fulvia.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are to go out, she and I, and Signor Marchmont.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ‘Mamma has sent me to say that I shall not be able to go with you to-day.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘Mamma has sent me to say that I shall not be able to go with you to-day.
