used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The quarrel is a very pretty quarrel as it stands."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But presently the door opens, and that stormy young person enters, with her sleeves tucked up and a huge apron over her pretty cashmere gown, that simply envelops her in its folds.
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading But presently the door opens, and that stormy young person enters, with her sleeves tucked up and a huge apron over her pretty cashmere gown, that simply envelops her in its folds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "The quarrel is a very pretty quarrel as it stands."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Everyone you know is in the drawing-room at the Court--that is, everyone except Dulce.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But presently the door opens, and that stormy young person enters, with her sleeves tucked up and a huge apron over her pretty cashmere gown, that simply envelops her in its folds.
cashmerenounUS /ˈkæʒmɪr/
a soft fabric made from the wool of the Cashmere goat
From this reading But presently the door opens, and that stormy young person enters, with her sleeves tucked up and a huge apron over her pretty cashmere gown, that simply envelops her in its folds.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Everyone you know is in the drawing-room at the Court--that is, everyone except Dulce.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading IT is two days later.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But presently the door opens, and that stormy young person enters, with her sleeves tucked up and a huge apron over her pretty cashmere gown, that simply envelops her in its folds.
drawing-room
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From this reading Everyone you know is in the drawing-room at the Court--that is, everyone except Dulce.
Dulce
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From this reading Everyone you know is in the drawing-room at the Court--that is, everyone except Dulce.
entersverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading But presently the door opens, and that stormy young person enters, with her sleeves tucked up and a huge apron over her pretty cashmere gown, that simply envelops her in its folds.
envelopsverbUS /ɪnˈveləps/
third-person singular of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading But presently the door opens, and that stormy young person enters, with her sleeves tucked up and a huge apron over her pretty cashmere gown, that simply envelops her in its folds.
every person
From this reading Everyone you know is in the drawing-room at the Court--that is, everyone except Dulce.
apart from; not including
From this reading Everyone you know is in the drawing-room at the Court--that is, everyone except Dulce.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading But presently the door opens, and that stormy young person enters, with her sleeves tucked up and a huge apron over her pretty cashmere gown, that simply envelops her in its folds.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading But presently the door opens, and that stormy young person enters, with her sleeves tucked up and a huge apron over her pretty cashmere gown, that simply envelops her in its folds.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But presently the door opens, and that stormy young person enters, with her sleeves tucked up and a huge apron over her pretty cashmere gown, that simply envelops her in its folds.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading But presently the door opens, and that stormy young person enters, with her sleeves tucked up and a huge apron over her pretty cashmere gown, that simply envelops her in its folds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Everyone you know is in the drawing-room at the Court--that is, everyone except Dulce.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The quarrel is a very pretty quarrel as it stands."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The quarrel is a very pretty quarrel as it stands."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But presently the door opens, and that stormy young person enters, with her sleeves tucked up and a huge apron over her pretty cashmere gown, that simply envelops her in its folds.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Everyone you know is in the drawing-room at the Court--that is, everyone except Dulce.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading IT is two days later.
opensnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading But presently the door opens, and that stormy young person enters, with her sleeves tucked up and a huge apron over her pretty cashmere gown, that simply envelops her in its folds.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But presently the door opens, and that stormy young person enters, with her sleeves tucked up and a huge apron over her pretty cashmere gown, that simply envelops her in its folds.
a human being
From this reading But presently the door opens, and that stormy young person enters, with her sleeves tucked up and a huge apron over her pretty cashmere gown, that simply envelops her in its folds.
in the near future
From this reading But presently the door opens, and that stormy young person enters, with her sleeves tucked up and a huge apron over her pretty cashmere gown, that simply envelops her in its folds.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "The quarrel is a very pretty quarrel as it stands."
an angry dispute
From this reading "The quarrel is a very pretty quarrel as it stands."
RIVALSnounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/
plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading --THE RIVALS.
and nothing more
From this reading But presently the door opens, and that stormy young person enters, with her sleeves tucked up and a huge apron over her pretty cashmere gown, that simply envelops her in its folds.
sleevesnounUS /sliːvz/
plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading But presently the door opens, and that stormy young person enters, with her sleeves tucked up and a huge apron over her pretty cashmere gown, that simply envelops her in its folds.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading "The quarrel is a very pretty quarrel as it stands."
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading But presently the door opens, and that stormy young person enters, with her sleeves tucked up and a huge apron over her pretty cashmere gown, that simply envelops her in its folds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Everyone you know is in the drawing-room at the Court--that is, everyone except Dulce.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The quarrel is a very pretty quarrel as it stands."
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading But presently the door opens, and that stormy young person enters, with her sleeves tucked up and a huge apron over her pretty cashmere gown, that simply envelops her in its folds.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading IT is two days later.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But presently the door opens, and that stormy young person enters, with her sleeves tucked up and a huge apron over her pretty cashmere gown, that simply envelops her in its folds.
precisely as stated
From this reading "The quarrel is a very pretty quarrel as it stands."
in the company of; together with
From this reading But presently the door opens, and that stormy young person enters, with her sleeves tucked up and a huge apron over her pretty cashmere gown, that simply envelops her in its folds.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Everyone you know is in the drawing-room at the Court--that is, everyone except Dulce.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But presently the door opens, and that stormy young person enters, with her sleeves tucked up and a huge apron over her pretty cashmere gown, that simply envelops her in its folds.
