used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Then she entered into consultation with her cook; set about ordering the most appetising little dinner she could devise.
(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 OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was entailed an expenditure of anxious thought; the function was an important one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
eagerly desirous
From this reading There was entailed an expenditure of anxious thought; the function was an important one.
appetisingadjective
appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appearance or aroma
From this reading Then she entered into consultation with her cook; set about ordering the most appetising little dinner she could devise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sound of the closing of the door on them as they left had been sweet music in her ears.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The warning shriek of the engine as it started out of the station, drawing them every moment further and further away from her, was sweeter still.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The sound of the closing of the door on them as they left had been sweet music in her ears.
Chantrelles
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From this reading OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading The sound of the closing of the door on them as they left had been sweet music in her ears.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading Then she entered into consultation with her cook; set about ordering the most appetising little dinner she could devise.
contentedlyadverbUS /kənˈtentədli/
with equanimity
From this reading OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Then she entered into consultation with her cook; set about ordering the most appetising little dinner she could devise.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then she entered into consultation with her cook; set about ordering the most appetising little dinner she could devise.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
deviseverbUS /dɪˈvaɪz/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Then she entered into consultation with her cook; set about ordering the most appetising little dinner she could devise.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Then she entered into consultation with her cook; set about ordering the most appetising little dinner she could devise.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The sound of the closing of the door on them as they left had been sweet music in her ears.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The warning shriek of the engine as it started out of the station, drawing them every moment further and further away from her, was sweeter still.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The warning shriek of the engine as it started out of the station, drawing them every moment further and further away from her, was sweeter still.
entailedverbUS /ɪnˈteɪld/
past form of “entail” — have as a logical consequence
From this reading There was entailed an expenditure of anxious thought; the function was an important one.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Then she entered into consultation with her cook; set about ordering the most appetising little dinner she could devise.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The warning shriek of the engine as it started out of the station, drawing them every moment further and further away from her, was sweeter still.
expenditurenounUS /ɪkˈspendətʃər/
money paid out; an amount spent
From this reading There was entailed an expenditure of anxious thought; the function was an important one.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The warning shriek of the engine as it started out of the station, drawing them every moment further and further away from her, was sweeter still.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading There was entailed an expenditure of anxious thought; the function was an important one.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The warning shriek of the engine as it started out of the station, drawing them every moment further and further away from her, was sweeter still.
brought together in one place
From this reading OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
destroyed or killed
From this reading OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sound of the closing of the door on them as they left had been sweet music in her ears.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
of great significance or value
From this reading There was entailed an expenditure of anxious thought; the function was an important one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
inspectingverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then she entered into consultation with her cook; set about ordering the most appetising little dinner she could devise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The warning shriek of the engine as it started out of the station, drawing them every moment further and further away from her, was sweeter still.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The sound of the closing of the door on them as they left had been sweet music in her ears.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then she entered into consultation with her cook; set about ordering the most appetising little dinner she could devise.
Mabel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
a particular point in time
From this reading The warning shriek of the engine as it started out of the station, drawing them every moment further and further away from her, was sweeter still.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Then she entered into consultation with her cook; set about ordering the most appetising little dinner she could devise.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The sound of the closing of the door on them as they left had been sweet music in her ears.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sound of the closing of the door on them as they left had been sweet music in her ears.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was entailed an expenditure of anxious thought; the function was an important one.
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading Then she entered into consultation with her cook; set about ordering the most appetising little dinner she could devise.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The warning shriek of the engine as it started out of the station, drawing them every moment further and further away from her, was sweeter still.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Then she entered into consultation with her cook; set about ordering the most appetising little dinner she could devise.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then she entered into consultation with her cook; set about ordering the most appetising little dinner she could devise.
shrieknounUS /ʃriːk/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading The warning shriek of the engine as it started out of the station, drawing them every moment further and further away from her, was sweeter still.
shrillingnoun
a continuing shrill noise
From this reading OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The sound of the closing of the door on them as they left had been sweet music in her ears.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The warning shriek of the engine as it started out of the station, drawing them every moment further and further away from her, was sweeter still.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The warning shriek of the engine as it started out of the station, drawing them every moment further and further away from her, was sweeter still.
not in physical motion
From this reading The warning shriek of the engine as it started out of the station, drawing them every moment further and further away from her, was sweeter still.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The sound of the closing of the door on them as they left had been sweet music in her ears.
sweeteradjectiveUS /ˈswiːtər/
comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The warning shriek of the engine as it started out of the station, drawing them every moment further and further away from her, was sweeter still.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The sound of the closing of the door on them as they left had been sweet music in her ears.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she entered into consultation with her cook; set about ordering the most appetising little dinner she could devise.
in or at that place or location
From this reading OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sound of the closing of the door on them as they left had been sweet music in her ears.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There was entailed an expenditure of anxious thought; the function was an important one.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
create by training and teaching
From this reading OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
a message informing of danger
From this reading The warning shriek of the engine as it started out of the station, drawing them every moment further and further away from her, was sweeter still.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
in the company of; together with
From this reading OUR SEAT The Chantrelles gone, with the whistle of their departing train shrilling in her ears, Mabel sighed contentedly, gathered all there was of her together and spent a full two minutes in inspecting its reflection in the mirror.
