used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is an old saying that when a person begins to hesitate that person is lost.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Certainly such was the case with Miss Weston—Miss Clarissa Weston, of the High Street, Gable End, called thus, doubtless, on account of its proximity to The Red Gables.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There is an old saying that when a person begins to hesitate that person is lost.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The town was pretty and bright, and very nice people lived in the neighbourhood; and in consequence Clarissa Weston had quite a nice little business.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She and a certain Miss King vied with each other in supplying the young ladies at The Red Gables with their dresses.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading There is an old saying that when a person begins to hesitate that person is lost.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The town was pretty and bright, and very nice people lived in the neighbourhood; and in consequence Clarissa Weston had quite a nice little business.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The town was pretty and bright, and very nice people lived in the neighbourhood; and in consequence Clarissa Weston had quite a nice little business.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Certainly such was the case with Miss Weston—Miss Clarissa Weston, of the High Street, Gable End, called thus, doubtless, on account of its proximity to The Red Gables.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Certainly such was the case with Miss Weston—Miss Clarissa Weston, of the High Street, Gable End, called thus, doubtless, on account of its proximity to The Red Gables.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading She and a certain Miss King vied with each other in supplying the young ladies at The Red Gables with their dresses.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly such was the case with Miss Weston—Miss Clarissa Weston, of the High Street, Gable End, called thus, doubtless, on account of its proximity to The Red Gables.
cheaperadjectiveUS /ˈtʃiːpər/
comparative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading Miss King was a much cheaper dressmaker than Miss Weston; and, in consequence, it was to her that several of the girls went for their odds and ends of clothing.
Clarissa
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From this reading Certainly such was the case with Miss Weston—Miss Clarissa Weston, of the High Street, Gable End, called thus, doubtless, on account of its proximity to The Red Gables.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Miss King was a much cheaper dressmaker than Miss Weston; and, in consequence, it was to her that several of the girls went for their odds and ends of clothing.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The town was pretty and bright, and very nice people lived in the neighbourhood; and in consequence Clarissa Weston had quite a nice little business.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Certainly such was the case with Miss Weston—Miss Clarissa Weston, of the High Street, Gable End, called thus, doubtless, on account of its proximity to The Red Gables.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading She and a certain Miss King vied with each other in supplying the young ladies at The Red Gables with their dresses.
dressmakernounUS /ˈdresmeɪkər/
someone who makes or mends dresses
From this reading Miss King was a much cheaper dressmaker than Miss Weston; and, in consequence, it was to her that several of the girls went for their odds and ends of clothing.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading She and a certain Miss King vied with each other in supplying the young ladies at The Red Gables with their dresses.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Certainly such was the case with Miss Weston—Miss Clarissa Weston, of the High Street, Gable End, called thus, doubtless, on account of its proximity to The Red Gables.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Miss King was a much cheaper dressmaker than Miss Weston; and, in consequence, it was to her that several of the girls went for their odds and ends of clothing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss King was a much cheaper dressmaker than Miss Weston; and, in consequence, it was to her that several of the girls went for their odds and ends of clothing.
GablenounUS /ˈɡeɪbəl/
the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
From this reading Certainly such was the case with Miss Weston—Miss Clarissa Weston, of the High Street, Gable End, called thus, doubtless, on account of its proximity to The Red Gables.
GablesnounUS /ˈɡeɪbəlz/
plural of “gable” — the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
From this reading Certainly such was the case with Miss Weston—Miss Clarissa Weston, of the High Street, Gable End, called thus, doubtless, on account of its proximity to The Red Gables.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Miss King was a much cheaper dressmaker than Miss Weston; and, in consequence, it was to her that several of the girls went for their odds and ends of clothing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The town was pretty and bright, and very nice people lived in the neighbourhood; and in consequence Clarissa Weston had quite a nice little business.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss King was a much cheaper dressmaker than Miss Weston; and, in consequence, it was to her that several of the girls went for their odds and ends of clothing.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading There is an old saying that when a person begins to hesitate that person is lost.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Certainly such was the case with Miss Weston—Miss Clarissa Weston, of the High Street, Gable End, called thus, doubtless, on account of its proximity to The Red Gables.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The town was pretty and bright, and very nice people lived in the neighbourhood; and in consequence Clarissa Weston had quite a nice little business.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is an old saying that when a person begins to hesitate that person is lost.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miss King was a much cheaper dressmaker than Miss Weston; and, in consequence, it was to her that several of the girls went for their odds and ends of clothing.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Certainly such was the case with Miss Weston—Miss Clarissa Weston, of the High Street, Gable End, called thus, doubtless, on account of its proximity to The Red Gables.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading She and a certain Miss King vied with each other in supplying the young ladies at The Red Gables with their dresses.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading She and a certain Miss King vied with each other in supplying the young ladies at The Red Gables with their dresses.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The town was pretty and bright, and very nice people lived in the neighbourhood; and in consequence Clarissa Weston had quite a nice little business.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The town was pretty and bright, and very nice people lived in the neighbourhood; and in consequence Clarissa Weston had quite a nice little business.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading There is an old saying that when a person begins to hesitate that person is lost.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Certainly such was the case with Miss Weston—Miss Clarissa Weston, of the High Street, Gable End, called thus, doubtless, on account of its proximity to The Red Gables.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Miss King was a much cheaper dressmaker than Miss Weston; and, in consequence, it was to her that several of the girls went for their odds and ends of clothing.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The town was pretty and bright, and very nice people lived in the neighbourhood; and in consequence Clarissa Weston had quite a nice little business.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading The town was pretty and bright, and very nice people lived in the neighbourhood; and in consequence Clarissa Weston had quite a nice little business.
oddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading Miss King was a much cheaper dressmaker than Miss Weston; and, in consequence, it was to her that several of the girls went for their odds and ends of clothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Certainly such was the case with Miss Weston—Miss Clarissa Weston, of the High Street, Gable End, called thus, doubtless, on account of its proximity to The Red Gables.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There is an old saying that when a person begins to hesitate that person is lost.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Certainly such was the case with Miss Weston—Miss Clarissa Weston, of the High Street, Gable End, called thus, doubtless, on account of its proximity to The Red Gables.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She and a certain Miss King vied with each other in supplying the young ladies at The Red Gables with their dresses.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The town was pretty and bright, and very nice people lived in the neighbourhood; and in consequence Clarissa Weston had quite a nice little business.
a human being
From this reading There is an old saying that when a person begins to hesitate that person is lost.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The town was pretty and bright, and very nice people lived in the neighbourhood; and in consequence Clarissa Weston had quite a nice little business.
proximitynounUS /prɑːkˈsɪməti/
the property of being close together
From this reading Certainly such was the case with Miss Weston—Miss Clarissa Weston, of the High Street, Gable End, called thus, doubtless, on account of its proximity to The Red Gables.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The town was pretty and bright, and very nice people lived in the neighbourhood; and in consequence Clarissa Weston had quite a nice little business.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Certainly such was the case with Miss Weston—Miss Clarissa Weston, of the High Street, Gable End, called thus, doubtless, on account of its proximity to The Red Gables.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading There is an old saying that when a person begins to hesitate that person is lost.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Miss King was a much cheaper dressmaker than Miss Weston; and, in consequence, it was to her that several of the girls went for their odds and ends of clothing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She and a certain Miss King vied with each other in supplying the young ladies at The Red Gables with their dresses.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Certainly such was the case with Miss Weston—Miss Clarissa Weston, of the High Street, Gable End, called thus, doubtless, on account of its proximity to The Red Gables.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Certainly such was the case with Miss Weston—Miss Clarissa Weston, of the High Street, Gable End, called thus, doubtless, on account of its proximity to The Red Gables.
supplyingnounUS /səˈplaɪɪŋ/
the activity of supplying or providing something
From this reading She and a certain Miss King vied with each other in supplying the young ladies at The Red Gables with their dresses.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Miss King was a much cheaper dressmaker than Miss Weston; and, in consequence, it was to her that several of the girls went for their odds and ends of clothing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is an old saying that when a person begins to hesitate that person is lost.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Certainly such was the case with Miss Weston—Miss Clarissa Weston, of the High Street, Gable End, called thus, doubtless, on account of its proximity to The Red Gables.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She and a certain Miss King vied with each other in supplying the young ladies at The Red Gables with their dresses.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is an old saying that when a person begins to hesitate that person is lost.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Certainly such was the case with Miss Weston—Miss Clarissa Weston, of the High Street, Gable End, called thus, doubtless, on account of its proximity to The Red Gables.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is an old saying that when a person begins to hesitate that person is lost.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The town was pretty and bright, and very nice people lived in the neighbourhood; and in consequence Clarissa Weston had quite a nice little business.
precisely as stated
From this reading The town was pretty and bright, and very nice people lived in the neighbourhood; and in consequence Clarissa Weston had quite a nice little business.
viedverbUS /vaɪd/
past form of “vie” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading She and a certain Miss King vied with each other in supplying the young ladies at The Red Gables with their dresses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Certainly such was the case with Miss Weston—Miss Clarissa Weston, of the High Street, Gable End, called thus, doubtless, on account of its proximity to The Red Gables.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Miss King was a much cheaper dressmaker than Miss Weston; and, in consequence, it was to her that several of the girls went for their odds and ends of clothing.
WestonnounUS /ˈwestən/
United States photographer(1886-1958)
From this reading Certainly such was the case with Miss Weston—Miss Clarissa Weston, of the High Street, Gable End, called thus, doubtless, on account of its proximity to The Red Gables.
at the time that
From this reading There is an old saying that when a person begins to hesitate that person is lost.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Certainly such was the case with Miss Weston—Miss Clarissa Weston, of the High Street, Gable End, called thus, doubtless, on account of its proximity to The Red Gables.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She and a certain Miss King vied with each other in supplying the young ladies at The Red Gables with their dresses.
