used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
how long something has existed
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ‘Helena will be the belle at her own ball,’ she observed.
have
From this reading ‘Bear not false witness; let the lie Have time on its own wings to fly.’
bellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading ‘Helena will be the belle at her own ball,’ she observed.
Birkenau
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From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ‘I called the other day, and Mrs. Spenceley showed me her dress.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It had just come from Paris.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ‘I called the other day, and Mrs. Spenceley showed me her dress.
decorousadjectiveUS /ˈdekərəs/
characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
put on clothes
From this reading ‘I called the other day, and Mrs. Spenceley showed me her dress.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading ‘Bear not false witness; let the lie Have time on its own wings to fly.’
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading ‘Bear not false witness; let the lie Have time on its own wings to fly.’
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It had just come from Paris.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had just come from Paris.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ‘Bear not false witness; let the lie Have time on its own wings to fly.’
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
HelenanounUS /ˈhelənə/
capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana
From this reading ‘Helena will be the belle at her own ball,’ she observed.
Helena'snounUS /ˈhelɪnəz/
possessive form of “helena” — capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
the state of being honored
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
HugonounUS /ˈhjuːɡoʊ/
French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘I called the other day, and Mrs. Spenceley showed me her dress.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had just come from Paris.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ‘Bear not false witness; let the lie Have time on its own wings to fly.’
and nothing more
From this reading It had just come from Paris.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading ‘Bear not false witness; let the lie Have time on its own wings to fly.’
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading ‘Bear not false witness; let the lie Have time on its own wings to fly.’
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
Mallory
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ‘I called the other day, and Mrs. Spenceley showed me her dress.
the force of workers available
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ‘Bear not false witness; let the lie Have time on its own wings to fly.’
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading ‘Helena will be the belle at her own ball,’ she observed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ‘Bear not false witness; let the lie Have time on its own wings to fly.’
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading ‘I called the other day, and Mrs. Spenceley showed me her dress.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading ‘Bear not false witness; let the lie Have time on its own wings to fly.’
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading It had just come from Paris.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘Helena will be the belle at her own ball,’ she observed.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading ‘I called the other day, and Mrs. Spenceley showed me her dress.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
a male human offspring
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
Spenceley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘I called the other day, and Mrs. Spenceley showed me her dress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘Bear not false witness; let the lie Have time on its own wings to fly.’
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ‘Bear not false witness; let the lie Have time on its own wings to fly.’
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ‘Bear not false witness; let the lie Have time on its own wings to fly.’
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
von
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading ‘Helena will be the belle at her own ball,’ she observed.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading ‘Bear not false witness; let the lie Have time on its own wings to fly.’
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading ‘Bear not false witness; let the lie Have time on its own wings to fly.’
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading One fine morning, Mrs. Mallory, her son, and Hugo von Birkenau sat at breakfast, and the young men maintained a decorous silence while the lady held forth on what was at present her favourite topic, the approaching ball at Castle Hill, in honour of Helena’s coming of age.
