used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MISSING BRIDE IT was two days before Peggy's wedding, and in the front room downstairs Peggy was looking around complacently on her wedding presents.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A few were admirably suited to the needs of a young couple of moderate means, about to start house-keeping.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading A few were admirably suited to the needs of a young couple of moderate means, about to start house-keeping.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MISSING BRIDE IT was two days before Peggy's wedding, and in the front room downstairs Peggy was looking around complacently on her wedding presents.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And there were still others whose use was problematical, anywhere and under any circumstances.
at or in or to any place
From this reading And there were still others whose use was problematical, anywhere and under any circumstances.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A MISSING BRIDE IT was two days before Peggy's wedding, and in the front room downstairs Peggy was looking around complacently on her wedding presents.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Others would have been useful in the establishments of wealthy people who expected to do a great deal of entertaining.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A MISSING BRIDE IT was two days before Peggy's wedding, and in the front room downstairs Peggy was looking around complacently on her wedding presents.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading A MISSING BRIDE IT was two days before Peggy's wedding, and in the front room downstairs Peggy was looking around complacently on her wedding presents.
bridesnounUS /braɪdz/
plural of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married
From this reading They were very much like the wedding presents of other prospective brides.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading And there were still others whose use was problematical, anywhere and under any circumstances.
complacentlyadverbUS /kəmˈpleɪsəntli/
in a self-satisfied manner
From this reading A MISSING BRIDE IT was two days before Peggy's wedding, and in the front room downstairs Peggy was looking around complacently on her wedding presents.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading A few were admirably suited to the needs of a young couple of moderate means, about to start house-keeping.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A MISSING BRIDE IT was two days before Peggy's wedding, and in the front room downstairs Peggy was looking around complacently on her wedding presents.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Others would have been useful in the establishments of wealthy people who expected to do a great deal of entertaining.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Others would have been useful in the establishments of wealthy people who expected to do a great deal of entertaining.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading A MISSING BRIDE IT was two days before Peggy's wedding, and in the front room downstairs Peggy was looking around complacently on her wedding presents.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading Others would have been useful in the establishments of wealthy people who expected to do a great deal of entertaining.
establishmentsnounUS /eˈstæblɪʃmənts/
plural of “establishment” — the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Others would have been useful in the establishments of wealthy people who expected to do a great deal of entertaining.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Others would have been useful in the establishments of wealthy people who expected to do a great deal of entertaining.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few were admirably suited to the needs of a young couple of moderate means, about to start house-keeping.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A MISSING BRIDE IT was two days before Peggy's wedding, and in the front room downstairs Peggy was looking around complacently on her wedding presents.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Others would have been useful in the establishments of wealthy people who expected to do a great deal of entertaining.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Others would have been useful in the establishments of wealthy people who expected to do a great deal of entertaining.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A MISSING BRIDE IT was two days before Peggy's wedding, and in the front room downstairs Peggy was looking around complacently on her wedding presents.
house-keeping
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From this reading A few were admirably suited to the needs of a young couple of moderate means, about to start house-keeping.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MISSING BRIDE IT was two days before Peggy's wedding, and in the front room downstairs Peggy was looking around complacently on her wedding presents.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A MISSING BRIDE IT was two days before Peggy's wedding, and in the front room downstairs Peggy was looking around complacently on her wedding presents.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They were very much like the wedding presents of other prospective brides.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading A MISSING BRIDE IT was two days before Peggy's wedding, and in the front room downstairs Peggy was looking around complacently on her wedding presents.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading A few were admirably suited to the needs of a young couple of moderate means, about to start house-keeping.
not able to be found
From this reading A MISSING BRIDE IT was two days before Peggy's wedding, and in the front room downstairs Peggy was looking around complacently on her wedding presents.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading A few were admirably suited to the needs of a young couple of moderate means, about to start house-keeping.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They were very much like the wedding presents of other prospective brides.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading A few were admirably suited to the needs of a young couple of moderate means, about to start house-keeping.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were very much like the wedding presents of other prospective brides.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A MISSING BRIDE IT was two days before Peggy's wedding, and in the front room downstairs Peggy was looking around complacently on her wedding presents.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They were very much like the wedding presents of other prospective brides.
Others
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From this reading Others would have been useful in the establishments of wealthy people who expected to do a great deal of entertaining.
Peggy
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From this reading A MISSING BRIDE IT was two days before Peggy's wedding, and in the front room downstairs Peggy was looking around complacently on her wedding presents.
Peggy's
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From this reading A MISSING BRIDE IT was two days before Peggy's wedding, and in the front room downstairs Peggy was looking around complacently on her wedding presents.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Others would have been useful in the establishments of wealthy people who expected to do a great deal of entertaining.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading A MISSING BRIDE IT was two days before Peggy's wedding, and in the front room downstairs Peggy was looking around complacently on her wedding presents.
problematicaladjectiveUS /ˌprɑːbləˈmætɪkəl/
open to doubt or debate
From this reading And there were still others whose use was problematical, anywhere and under any circumstances.
prospectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading They were very much like the wedding presents of other prospective brides.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A MISSING BRIDE IT was two days before Peggy's wedding, and in the front room downstairs Peggy was looking around complacently on her wedding presents.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A few were admirably suited to the needs of a young couple of moderate means, about to start house-keeping.
not in physical motion
From this reading And there were still others whose use was problematical, anywhere and under any circumstances.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading A few were admirably suited to the needs of a young couple of moderate means, about to start house-keeping.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MISSING BRIDE IT was two days before Peggy's wedding, and in the front room downstairs Peggy was looking around complacently on her wedding presents.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And there were still others whose use was problematical, anywhere and under any circumstances.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were very much like the wedding presents of other prospective brides.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few were admirably suited to the needs of a young couple of moderate means, about to start house-keeping.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A MISSING BRIDE IT was two days before Peggy's wedding, and in the front room downstairs Peggy was looking around complacently on her wedding presents.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading And there were still others whose use was problematical, anywhere and under any circumstances.
the act of using
From this reading And there were still others whose use was problematical, anywhere and under any circumstances.
being of use or service
From this reading Others would have been useful in the establishments of wealthy people who expected to do a great deal of entertaining.
precisely as stated
From this reading They were very much like the wedding presents of other prospective brides.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MISSING BRIDE IT was two days before Peggy's wedding, and in the front room downstairs Peggy was looking around complacently on her wedding presents.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Others would have been useful in the establishments of wealthy people who expected to do a great deal of entertaining.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading A MISSING BRIDE IT was two days before Peggy's wedding, and in the front room downstairs Peggy was looking around complacently on her wedding presents.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were very much like the wedding presents of other prospective brides.
which person or people
From this reading Others would have been useful in the establishments of wealthy people who expected to do a great deal of entertaining.
belonging to which person
From this reading And there were still others whose use was problematical, anywhere and under any circumstances.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Others would have been useful in the establishments of wealthy people who expected to do a great deal of entertaining.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A few were admirably suited to the needs of a young couple of moderate means, about to start house-keeping.
