used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of course there were none with trains, for Margaret, although a princess, was only a little girl; but the gowns were gay with bright ribbons and jeweled buttons and clasps; and each one had its hat and hosiery and slippers to match.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading Bud and Meg had plenty to occupy them in looking over and admiring their new possessions.
(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 First they went to the princess’s rooms, where Fluff ordered her seven maids to spread out all the beautiful gowns she had received.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Of course there were none with trains, for Margaret, although a princess, was only a little girl; but the gowns were gay with bright ribbons and jeweled buttons and clasps; and each one had its hat and hosiery and slippers to match.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And forty of them made quite an imposing show, I assure you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bud and Meg had plenty to occupy them in looking over and admiring their new possessions.
make certain of
From this reading And forty of them made quite an imposing show, I assure you.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading First they went to the princess’s rooms, where Fluff ordered her seven maids to spread out all the beautiful gowns she had received.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Of course there were none with trains, for Margaret, although a princess, was only a little girl; but the gowns were gay with bright ribbons and jeweled buttons and clasps; and each one had its hat and hosiery and slippers to match.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading Bud and Meg had plenty to occupy them in looking over and admiring their new possessions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course there were none with trains, for Margaret, although a princess, was only a little girl; but the gowns were gay with bright ribbons and jeweled buttons and clasps; and each one had its hat and hosiery and slippers to match.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading Of course there were none with trains, for Margaret, although a princess, was only a little girl; but the gowns were gay with bright ribbons and jeweled buttons and clasps; and each one had its hat and hosiery and slippers to match.
clasps
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From this reading Of course there were none with trains, for Margaret, although a princess, was only a little girl; but the gowns were gay with bright ribbons and jeweled buttons and clasps; and each one had its hat and hosiery and slippers to match.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading They were all dainty and sweet and of rich material, suitable for all occasions, and of all colors and shades.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course there were none with trains, for Margaret, although a princess, was only a little girl; but the gowns were gay with bright ribbons and jeweled buttons and clasps; and each one had its hat and hosiery and slippers to match.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading They were all dainty and sweet and of rich material, suitable for all occasions, and of all colors and shades.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Of course there were none with trains, for Margaret, although a princess, was only a little girl; but the gowns were gay with bright ribbons and jeweled buttons and clasps; and each one had its hat and hosiery and slippers to match.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First they went to the princess’s rooms, where Fluff ordered her seven maids to spread out all the beautiful gowns she had received.
FluffnounUS /flʌf/
any light downy material
From this reading First they went to the princess’s rooms, where Fluff ordered her seven maids to spread out all the beautiful gowns she had received.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were all dainty and sweet and of rich material, suitable for all occasions, and of all colors and shades.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading And forty of them made quite an imposing show, I assure you.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Of course there were none with trains, for Margaret, although a princess, was only a little girl; but the gowns were gay with bright ribbons and jeweled buttons and clasps; and each one had its hat and hosiery and slippers to match.
a young female
From this reading Of course there were none with trains, for Margaret, although a princess, was only a little girl; but the gowns were gay with bright ribbons and jeweled buttons and clasps; and each one had its hat and hosiery and slippers to match.
gownsnounUS /ɡaʊnz/
plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading First they went to the princess’s rooms, where Fluff ordered her seven maids to spread out all the beautiful gowns she had received.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bud and Meg had plenty to occupy them in looking over and admiring their new possessions.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Of course there were none with trains, for Margaret, although a princess, was only a little girl; but the gowns were gay with bright ribbons and jeweled buttons and clasps; and each one had its hat and hosiery and slippers to match.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading First they went to the princess’s rooms, where Fluff ordered her seven maids to spread out all the beautiful gowns she had received.
hosierynounUS /ˈhoʊʒəri/
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading Of course there were none with trains, for Margaret, although a princess, was only a little girl; but the gowns were gay with bright ribbons and jeweled buttons and clasps; and each one had its hat and hosiery and slippers to match.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And forty of them made quite an imposing show, I assure you.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading And forty of them made quite an imposing show, I assure you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bud and Meg had plenty to occupy them in looking over and admiring their new possessions.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course there were none with trains, for Margaret, although a princess, was only a little girl; but the gowns were gay with bright ribbons and jeweled buttons and clasps; and each one had its hat and hosiery and slippers to match.
jeweledadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuː.əld/
Adorned or decorated with precious gems, diamonds, and emeralds.
From this reading Of course there were none with trains, for Margaret, although a princess, was only a little girl; but the gowns were gay with bright ribbons and jeweled buttons and clasps; and each one had its hat and hosiery and slippers to match.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of course there were none with trains, for Margaret, although a princess, was only a little girl; but the gowns were gay with bright ribbons and jeweled buttons and clasps; and each one had its hat and hosiery and slippers to match.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Bud and Meg had plenty to occupy them in looking over and admiring their new possessions.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading And forty of them made quite an imposing show, I assure you.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading First they went to the princess’s rooms, where Fluff ordered her seven maids to spread out all the beautiful gowns she had received.
Margaret
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course there were none with trains, for Margaret, although a princess, was only a little girl; but the gowns were gay with bright ribbons and jeweled buttons and clasps; and each one had its hat and hosiery and slippers to match.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Of course there were none with trains, for Margaret, although a princess, was only a little girl; but the gowns were gay with bright ribbons and jeweled buttons and clasps; and each one had its hat and hosiery and slippers to match.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading They were all dainty and sweet and of rich material, suitable for all occasions, and of all colors and shades.
MegnounUS /meɡ/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Bud and Meg had plenty to occupy them in looking over and admiring their new possessions.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Bud and Meg had plenty to occupy them in looking over and admiring their new possessions.
not one, and not any
From this reading Of course there were none with trains, for Margaret, although a princess, was only a little girl; but the gowns were gay with bright ribbons and jeweled buttons and clasps; and each one had its hat and hosiery and slippers to match.
something you have to do
From this reading They were all dainty and sweet and of rich material, suitable for all occasions, and of all colors and shades.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading Bud and Meg had plenty to occupy them in looking over and admiring their new possessions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And forty of them made quite an imposing show, I assure you.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of course there were none with trains, for Margaret, although a princess, was only a little girl; but the gowns were gay with bright ribbons and jeweled buttons and clasps; and each one had its hat and hosiery and slippers to match.
and nothing more
From this reading Of course there were none with trains, for Margaret, although a princess, was only a little girl; but the gowns were gay with bright ribbons and jeweled buttons and clasps; and each one had its hat and hosiery and slippers to match.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading First they went to the princess’s rooms, where Fluff ordered her seven maids to spread out all the beautiful gowns she had received.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading First they went to the princess’s rooms, where Fluff ordered her seven maids to spread out all the beautiful gowns she had received.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Bud and Meg had plenty to occupy them in looking over and admiring their new possessions.
a full supply
From this reading Bud and Meg had plenty to occupy them in looking over and admiring their new possessions.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Bud and Meg had plenty to occupy them in looking over and admiring their new possessions.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Of course there were none with trains, for Margaret, although a princess, was only a little girl; but the gowns were gay with bright ribbons and jeweled buttons and clasps; and each one had its hat and hosiery and slippers to match.
princess'snounUS /ˈprɪnsesɪz/
possessive form of “princess” — a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
From this reading First they went to the princess’s rooms, where Fluff ordered her seven maids to spread out all the beautiful gowns she had received.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading And forty of them made quite an imposing show, I assure you.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading First they went to the princess’s rooms, where Fluff ordered her seven maids to spread out all the beautiful gowns she had received.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading Of course there were none with trains, for Margaret, although a princess, was only a little girl; but the gowns were gay with bright ribbons and jeweled buttons and clasps; and each one had its hat and hosiery and slippers to match.
possessing material wealth
From this reading They were all dainty and sweet and of rich material, suitable for all occasions, and of all colors and shades.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading First they went to the princess’s rooms, where Fluff ordered her seven maids to spread out all the beautiful gowns she had received.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading First they went to the princess’s rooms, where Fluff ordered her seven maids to spread out all the beautiful gowns she had received.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading They were all dainty and sweet and of rich material, suitable for all occasions, and of all colors and shades.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading First they went to the princess’s rooms, where Fluff ordered her seven maids to spread out all the beautiful gowns she had received.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And forty of them made quite an imposing show, I assure you.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading Of course there were none with trains, for Margaret, although a princess, was only a little girl; but the gowns were gay with bright ribbons and jeweled buttons and clasps; and each one had its hat and hosiery and slippers to match.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading First they went to the princess’s rooms, where Fluff ordered her seven maids to spread out all the beautiful gowns she had received.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading They were all dainty and sweet and of rich material, suitable for all occasions, and of all colors and shades.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading They were all dainty and sweet and of rich material, suitable for all occasions, and of all colors and shades.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading First they went to the princess’s rooms, where Fluff ordered her seven maids to spread out all the beautiful gowns she had received.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Bud and Meg had plenty to occupy them in looking over and admiring their new possessions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Bud and Meg had plenty to occupy them in looking over and admiring their new possessions.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course there were none with trains, for Margaret, although a princess, was only a little girl; but the gowns were gay with bright ribbons and jeweled buttons and clasps; and each one had its hat and hosiery and slippers to match.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading First they went to the princess’s rooms, where Fluff ordered her seven maids to spread out all the beautiful gowns she had received.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bud and Meg had plenty to occupy them in looking over and admiring their new possessions.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading Of course there were none with trains, for Margaret, although a princess, was only a little girl; but the gowns were gay with bright ribbons and jeweled buttons and clasps; and each one had its hat and hosiery and slippers to match.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course there were none with trains, for Margaret, although a princess, was only a little girl; but the gowns were gay with bright ribbons and jeweled buttons and clasps; and each one had its hat and hosiery and slippers to match.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading First they went to the princess’s rooms, where Fluff ordered her seven maids to spread out all the beautiful gowns she had received.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were all dainty and sweet and of rich material, suitable for all occasions, and of all colors and shades.
in or at the place that
From this reading First they went to the princess’s rooms, where Fluff ordered her seven maids to spread out all the beautiful gowns she had received.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of course there were none with trains, for Margaret, although a princess, was only a little girl; but the gowns were gay with bright ribbons and jeweled buttons and clasps; and each one had its hat and hosiery and slippers to match.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And forty of them made quite an imposing show, I assure you.
