used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yes, mother, all the toilet articles are in the small trunk, and the few extra things were packed in Eleanor's trunk because she had a corner with nothing to fill in it," explained Barbara.
(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 "Yes, mother, all the toilet articles are in the small trunk, and the few extra things were packed in Eleanor's trunk because she had a corner with nothing to fill in it," explained Barbara.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Tell him I never allow you to use ready-made preparations on your hair."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes, mother, all the toilet articles are in the small trunk, and the few extra things were packed in Eleanor's trunk because she had a corner with nothing to fill in it," explained Barbara.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Anne Stewart had not mentioned the need of mountain-shoes and good plain clothing in her letters to the Maynards, because Mr. Maynard particularly requested her to delete such items.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Yes, mother, all the toilet articles are in the small trunk, and the few extra things were packed in Eleanor's trunk because she had a corner with nothing to fill in it," explained Barbara.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading "Yes, mother, all the toilet articles are in the small trunk, and the few extra things were packed in Eleanor's trunk because she had a corner with nothing to fill in it," explained Barbara.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Anne was bright at reading minds and smiled as she surmised the reason for the restriction.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Thank goodness we can eat dinner and go to bed to-night without being served styles and fits!" sighed Eleanor, not meaning to be irreverent at her mother's gospel.
Barbara
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From this reading "Yes, mother, all the toilet articles are in the small trunk, and the few extra things were packed in Eleanor's trunk because she had a corner with nothing to fill in it," explained Barbara.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Thank goodness we can eat dinner and go to bed to-night without being served styles and fits!" sighed Eleanor, not meaning to be irreverent at her mother's gospel.
for the reason that
From this reading "Yes, mother, all the toilet articles are in the small trunk, and the few extra things were packed in Eleanor's trunk because she had a corner with nothing to fill in it," explained Barbara.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "Thank goodness we can eat dinner and go to bed to-night without being served styles and fits!" sighed Eleanor, not meaning to be irreverent at her mother's gospel.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Thank goodness we can eat dinner and go to bed to-night without being served styles and fits!" sighed Eleanor, not meaning to be irreverent at her mother's gospel.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Anne was bright at reading minds and smiled as she surmised the reason for the restriction.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Thank goodness we can eat dinner and go to bed to-night without being served styles and fits!" sighed Eleanor, not meaning to be irreverent at her mother's gospel.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Anne Stewart had not mentioned the need of mountain-shoes and good plain clothing in her letters to the Maynards, because Mr. Maynard particularly requested her to delete such items.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading "Yes, mother, all the toilet articles are in the small trunk, and the few extra things were packed in Eleanor's trunk because she had a corner with nothing to fill in it," explained Barbara.
deleteverbUS /dɪˈliːt/
remove or make invisible
From this reading Anne Stewart had not mentioned the need of mountain-shoes and good plain clothing in her letters to the Maynards, because Mr. Maynard particularly requested her to delete such items.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "Thank goodness we can eat dinner and go to bed to-night without being served styles and fits!" sighed Eleanor, not meaning to be irreverent at her mother's gospel.
take in solid food
From this reading "Thank goodness we can eat dinner and go to bed to-night without being served styles and fits!" sighed Eleanor, not meaning to be irreverent at her mother's gospel.
Eleanor
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From this reading "Thank goodness we can eat dinner and go to bed to-night without being served styles and fits!" sighed Eleanor, not meaning to be irreverent at her mother's gospel.
Eleanor's
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From this reading "Yes, mother, all the toilet articles are in the small trunk, and the few extra things were packed in Eleanor's trunk because she had a corner with nothing to fill in it," explained Barbara.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Yes, mother, all the toilet articles are in the small trunk, and the few extra things were packed in Eleanor's trunk because she had a corner with nothing to fill in it," explained Barbara.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading "Yes, mother, all the toilet articles are in the small trunk, and the few extra things were packed in Eleanor's trunk because she had a corner with nothing to fill in it," explained Barbara.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Yes, mother, all the toilet articles are in the small trunk, and the few extra things were packed in Eleanor's trunk because she had a corner with nothing to fill in it," explained Barbara.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading "Yes, mother, all the toilet articles are in the small trunk, and the few extra things were packed in Eleanor's trunk because she had a corner with nothing to fill in it," explained Barbara.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading "Thank goodness we can eat dinner and go to bed to-night without being served styles and fits!" sighed Eleanor, not meaning to be irreverent at her mother's gospel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Anne was bright at reading minds and smiled as she surmised the reason for the restriction.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Thank goodness we can eat dinner and go to bed to-night without being served styles and fits!" sighed Eleanor, not meaning to be irreverent at her mother's gospel.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Anne Stewart had not mentioned the need of mountain-shoes and good plain clothing in her letters to the Maynards, because Mr. Maynard particularly requested her to delete such items.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading "Thank goodness we can eat dinner and go to bed to-night without being served styles and fits!" sighed Eleanor, not meaning to be irreverent at her mother's gospel.
gospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading "Thank goodness we can eat dinner and go to bed to-night without being served styles and fits!" sighed Eleanor, not meaning to be irreverent at her mother's gospel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Yes, mother, all the toilet articles are in the small trunk, and the few extra things were packed in Eleanor's trunk because she had a corner with nothing to fill in it," explained Barbara.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Tell him I never allow you to use ready-made preparations on your hair."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Thank goodness we can eat dinner and go to bed to-night without being served styles and fits!" sighed Eleanor, not meaning to be irreverent at her mother's gospel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tell him I never allow you to use ready-made preparations on your hair."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Tell him I never allow you to use ready-made preparations on your hair."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Yes, mother, all the toilet articles are in the small trunk, and the few extra things were packed in Eleanor's trunk because she had a corner with nothing to fill in it," explained Barbara.
irreverentadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈrevərənt/
showing lack of due respect or veneration
From this reading "Thank goodness we can eat dinner and go to bed to-night without being served styles and fits!" sighed Eleanor, not meaning to be irreverent at her mother's gospel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, mother, all the toilet articles are in the small trunk, and the few extra things were packed in Eleanor's trunk because she had a corner with nothing to fill in it," explained Barbara.
itemsnounUS /ˈaɪtəmz/
plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading Anne Stewart had not mentioned the need of mountain-shoes and good plain clothing in her letters to the Maynards, because Mr. Maynard particularly requested her to delete such items.
the literary culture
From this reading Anne Stewart had not mentioned the need of mountain-shoes and good plain clothing in her letters to the Maynards, because Mr. Maynard particularly requested her to delete such items.
Maynard
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From this reading Anne Stewart had not mentioned the need of mountain-shoes and good plain clothing in her letters to the Maynards, because Mr. Maynard particularly requested her to delete such items.
Maynards
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From this reading Anne Stewart had not mentioned the need of mountain-shoes and good plain clothing in her letters to the Maynards, because Mr. Maynard particularly requested her to delete such items.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading "Thank goodness we can eat dinner and go to bed to-night without being served styles and fits!" sighed Eleanor, not meaning to be irreverent at her mother's gospel.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Anne Stewart had not mentioned the need of mountain-shoes and good plain clothing in her letters to the Maynards, because Mr. Maynard particularly requested her to delete such items.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Anne was bright at reading minds and smiled as she surmised the reason for the restriction.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Yes, mother, all the toilet articles are in the small trunk, and the few extra things were packed in Eleanor's trunk because she had a corner with nothing to fill in it," explained Barbara.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Thank goodness we can eat dinner and go to bed to-night without being served styles and fits!" sighed Eleanor, not meaning to be irreverent at her mother's gospel.
mountain-shoes
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From this reading Anne Stewart had not mentioned the need of mountain-shoes and good plain clothing in her letters to the Maynards, because Mr. Maynard particularly requested her to delete such items.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Anne Stewart had not mentioned the need of mountain-shoes and good plain clothing in her letters to the Maynards, because Mr. Maynard particularly requested her to delete such items.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Anne Stewart had not mentioned the need of mountain-shoes and good plain clothing in her letters to the Maynards, because Mr. Maynard particularly requested her to delete such items.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Tell him I never allow you to use ready-made preparations on your hair."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Thank goodness we can eat dinner and go to bed to-night without being served styles and fits!" sighed Eleanor, not meaning to be irreverent at her mother's gospel.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Yes, mother, all the toilet articles are in the small trunk, and the few extra things were packed in Eleanor's trunk because she had a corner with nothing to fill in it," explained Barbara.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Anne Stewart had not mentioned the need of mountain-shoes and good plain clothing in her letters to the Maynards, because Mr. Maynard particularly requested her to delete such items.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tell him I never allow you to use ready-made preparations on your hair."
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading "Yes, mother, all the toilet articles are in the small trunk, and the few extra things were packed in Eleanor's trunk because she had a corner with nothing to fill in it," explained Barbara.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Anne Stewart had not mentioned the need of mountain-shoes and good plain clothing in her letters to the Maynards, because Mr. Maynard particularly requested her to delete such items.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Anne Stewart had not mentioned the need of mountain-shoes and good plain clothing in her letters to the Maynards, because Mr. Maynard particularly requested her to delete such items.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Tell him I never allow you to use ready-made preparations on your hair."
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Anne was bright at reading minds and smiled as she surmised the reason for the restriction.
ready-madeadjective
made for purchase and immediate use
From this reading Tell him I never allow you to use ready-made preparations on your hair."
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Anne was bright at reading minds and smiled as she surmised the reason for the restriction.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading Anne Stewart had not mentioned the need of mountain-shoes and good plain clothing in her letters to the Maynards, because Mr. Maynard particularly requested her to delete such items.
restrictionnounUS /riˈstrɪkʃən/
a principle that limits the extent of something
From this reading Anne was bright at reading minds and smiled as she surmised the reason for the restriction.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading "Thank goodness we can eat dinner and go to bed to-night without being served styles and fits!" sighed Eleanor, not meaning to be irreverent at her mother's gospel.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes, mother, all the toilet articles are in the small trunk, and the few extra things were packed in Eleanor's trunk because she had a corner with nothing to fill in it," explained Barbara.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Thank goodness we can eat dinner and go to bed to-night without being served styles and fits!" sighed Eleanor, not meaning to be irreverent at her mother's gospel.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Yes, mother, all the toilet articles are in the small trunk, and the few extra things were packed in Eleanor's trunk because she had a corner with nothing to fill in it," explained Barbara.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Anne was bright at reading minds and smiled as she surmised the reason for the restriction.
StewartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
From this reading Anne Stewart had not mentioned the need of mountain-shoes and good plain clothing in her letters to the Maynards, because Mr. Maynard particularly requested her to delete such items.
stylesnounUS /staɪlz/
plural of “style” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Thank goodness we can eat dinner and go to bed to-night without being served styles and fits!" sighed Eleanor, not meaning to be irreverent at her mother's gospel.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Anne Stewart had not mentioned the need of mountain-shoes and good plain clothing in her letters to the Maynards, because Mr. Maynard particularly requested her to delete such items.
surmisedverbUS /sərˈmaɪzd/
past form of “surmise” — infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading Anne was bright at reading minds and smiled as she surmised the reason for the restriction.
express in words
From this reading Tell him I never allow you to use ready-made preparations on your hair."
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank goodness we can eat dinner and go to bed to-night without being served styles and fits!" sighed Eleanor, not meaning to be irreverent at her mother's gospel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Yes, mother, all the toilet articles are in the small trunk, and the few extra things were packed in Eleanor's trunk because she had a corner with nothing to fill in it," explained Barbara.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Yes, mother, all the toilet articles are in the small trunk, and the few extra things were packed in Eleanor's trunk because she had a corner with nothing to fill in it," explained Barbara.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tell him I never allow you to use ready-made preparations on your hair."
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thank goodness we can eat dinner and go to bed to-night without being served styles and fits!" sighed Eleanor, not meaning to be irreverent at her mother's gospel.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "Yes, mother, all the toilet articles are in the small trunk, and the few extra things were packed in Eleanor's trunk because she had a corner with nothing to fill in it," explained Barbara.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading "Yes, mother, all the toilet articles are in the small trunk, and the few extra things were packed in Eleanor's trunk because she had a corner with nothing to fill in it," explained Barbara.
the act of using
From this reading Tell him I never allow you to use ready-made preparations on your hair."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Anne was bright at reading minds and smiled as she surmised the reason for the restriction.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Thank goodness we can eat dinner and go to bed to-night without being served styles and fits!" sighed Eleanor, not meaning to be irreverent at her mother's gospel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Yes, mother, all the toilet articles are in the small trunk, and the few extra things were packed in Eleanor's trunk because she had a corner with nothing to fill in it," explained Barbara.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Yes, mother, all the toilet articles are in the small trunk, and the few extra things were packed in Eleanor's trunk because she had a corner with nothing to fill in it," explained Barbara.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Thank goodness we can eat dinner and go to bed to-night without being served styles and fits!" sighed Eleanor, not meaning to be irreverent at her mother's gospel.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, mother, all the toilet articles are in the small trunk, and the few extra things were packed in Eleanor's trunk because she had a corner with nothing to fill in it," explained Barbara.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Tell him I never allow you to use ready-made preparations on your hair."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Tell him I never allow you to use ready-made preparations on your hair."
