used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few moments afterward another surprise faintly thrilled her, for, chancing to glance at herself after a Yankee hairdresser had finished her hair, she discovered to her astonishment that she was pretty.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading As for considering her newly discovered beauty any advantage in America, the idea had not entered her mind.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few moments afterward another surprise faintly thrilled her, for, chancing to glance at herself after a Yankee hairdresser had finished her hair, she discovered to her astonishment that she was pretty.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few moments afterward another surprise faintly thrilled her, for, chancing to glance at herself after a Yankee hairdresser had finished her hair, she discovered to her astonishment that she was pretty.
alternatelyadverbUS /ˈɔːltərnətli/
in an alternating sequence or position
From this reading For several days this fact preyed upon her mind, alternately troubling and fascinating her.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading As for considering her newly discovered beauty any advantage in America, the idea had not entered her mind.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There were several men at home who would certainly sit up; Willowmere among others.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A few moments afterward another surprise faintly thrilled her, for, chancing to glance at herself after a Yankee hairdresser had finished her hair, she discovered to her astonishment that she was pretty.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As for considering her newly discovered beauty any advantage in America, the idea had not entered her mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for considering her newly discovered beauty any advantage in America, the idea had not entered her mind.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading A few moments afterward another surprise faintly thrilled her, for, chancing to glance at herself after a Yankee hairdresser had finished her hair, she discovered to her astonishment that she was pretty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A few moments afterward another surprise faintly thrilled her, for, chancing to glance at herself after a Yankee hairdresser had finished her hair, she discovered to her astonishment that she was pretty.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading As for considering her newly discovered beauty any advantage in America, the idea had not entered her mind.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading There were several men at home who would certainly sit up; Willowmere among others.
chancing
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From this reading A few moments afterward another surprise faintly thrilled her, for, chancing to glance at herself after a Yankee hairdresser had finished her hair, she discovered to her astonishment that she was pretty.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading As for considering her newly discovered beauty any advantage in America, the idea had not entered her mind.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For several days this fact preyed upon her mind, alternately troubling and fascinating her.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As for considering her newly discovered beauty any advantage in America, the idea had not entered her mind.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading For several days this fact preyed upon her mind, alternately troubling and fascinating her.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading A few moments afterward another surprise faintly thrilled her, for, chancing to glance at herself after a Yankee hairdresser had finished her hair, she discovered to her astonishment that she was pretty.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading For several days this fact preyed upon her mind, alternately troubling and fascinating her.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few moments afterward another surprise faintly thrilled her, for, chancing to glance at herself after a Yankee hairdresser had finished her hair, she discovered to her astonishment that she was pretty.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading A few moments afterward another surprise faintly thrilled her, for, chancing to glance at herself after a Yankee hairdresser had finished her hair, she discovered to her astonishment that she was pretty.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A few moments afterward another surprise faintly thrilled her, for, chancing to glance at herself after a Yankee hairdresser had finished her hair, she discovered to her astonishment that she was pretty.
gownedadjective
wearing a gown
From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A few moments afterward another surprise faintly thrilled her, for, chancing to glance at herself after a Yankee hairdresser had finished her hair, she discovered to her astonishment that she was pretty.
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 A few moments afterward another surprise faintly thrilled her, for, chancing to glance at herself after a Yankee hairdresser had finished her hair, she discovered to her astonishment that she was pretty.
hairdressernounUS /ˈherdresər/
someone who cuts or beautifies hair
From this reading A few moments afterward another surprise faintly thrilled her, for, chancing to glance at herself after a Yankee hairdresser had finished her hair, she discovered to her astonishment that she was pretty.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading A few moments afterward another surprise faintly thrilled her, for, chancing to glance at herself after a Yankee hairdresser had finished her hair, she discovered to her astonishment that she was pretty.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading There were several men at home who would certainly sit up; Willowmere among others.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As for considering her newly discovered beauty any advantage in America, the idea had not entered her mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
the force of workers available
From this reading There were several men at home who would certainly sit up; Willowmere among others.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading For several days this fact preyed upon her mind, alternately troubling and fascinating her.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading A few moments afterward another surprise faintly thrilled her, for, chancing to glance at herself after a Yankee hairdresser had finished her hair, she discovered to her astonishment that she was pretty.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading As for considering her newly discovered beauty any advantage in America, the idea had not entered her mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
others
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From this reading There were several men at home who would certainly sit up; Willowmere among others.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading A few moments afterward another surprise faintly thrilled her, for, chancing to glance at herself after a Yankee hairdresser had finished her hair, she discovered to her astonishment that she was pretty.
preyedverbUS /preɪd/
past form of “prey” — profit from in an exploitatory manner
From this reading For several days this fact preyed upon her mind, alternately troubling and fascinating her.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several days this fact preyed upon her mind, alternately troubling and fascinating her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
be seated
From this reading There were several men at home who would certainly sit up; Willowmere among others.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were several men at home who would certainly sit up; Willowmere among others.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For several days this fact preyed upon her mind, alternately troubling and fascinating her.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading A few moments afterward another surprise faintly thrilled her, for, chancing to glance at herself after a Yankee hairdresser had finished her hair, she discovered to her astonishment that she was pretty.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
troublingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading For several days this fact preyed upon her mind, alternately troubling and fascinating her.
tweeds
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From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There were several men at home who would certainly sit up; Willowmere among others.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For several days this fact preyed upon her mind, alternately troubling and fascinating her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were several men at home who would certainly sit up; Willowmere among others.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
which person or people
From this reading There were several men at home who would certainly sit up; Willowmere among others.
Willowmere
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From this reading There were several men at home who would certainly sit up; Willowmere among others.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Meanwhile, requiring summer clothing--tweeds and shooting boots being not what the climate seemed to require in July--she discovered with languid surprise that for the first time in her limited life she was well gowned.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There were several men at home who would certainly sit up; Willowmere among others.
YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading A few moments afterward another surprise faintly thrilled her, for, chancing to glance at herself after a Yankee hairdresser had finished her hair, she discovered to her astonishment that she was pretty.
