used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She cast a look at herself in the cracked mirror which was all the inexpensive little dressmaker could afford.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading She cast a look at herself in the cracked mirror which was all the inexpensive little dressmaker could afford.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I'm afraid it's higher on the right hip," she said, and settled with a sigh to endure more pinnings and unpinnings.
(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 She cast a look at herself in the cracked mirror which was all the inexpensive little dressmaker could afford.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I'm afraid it's higher on the right hip," she said, and settled with a sigh to endure more pinnings and unpinnings.
Antonia's
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From this reading During the interminable process of hanging the skirt of that yellow dress for Donna Antonia's soiree, Marise kept thinking of the Pantheon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She cast a look at herself in the cracked mirror which was all the inexpensive little dressmaker could afford.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If they could only be done with those draperies she would have time to step into the place which she loved best in Rome.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading If they could only be done with those draperies she would have time to step into the place which she loved best in Rome.
put or send forth
From this reading She cast a look at herself in the cracked mirror which was all the inexpensive little dressmaker could afford.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If they could only be done with those draperies she would have time to step into the place which she loved best in Rome.
crackedadjectiveUS /krækt/
used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
From this reading She cast a look at herself in the cracked mirror which was all the inexpensive little dressmaker could afford.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading If they could only be done with those draperies she would have time to step into the place which she loved best in Rome.
DonnanounUS /ˈdɑːnə/
an Italian woman of rank
From this reading During the interminable process of hanging the skirt of that yellow dress for Donna Antonia's soiree, Marise kept thinking of the Pantheon.
draperiesnounUS /ˈdreɪpəriz/
plural of “drapery” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading If they could only be done with those draperies she would have time to step into the place which she loved best in Rome.
put on clothes
From this reading During the interminable process of hanging the skirt of that yellow dress for Donna Antonia's soiree, Marise kept thinking of the Pantheon.
dressmakernounUS /ˈdresmeɪkər/
someone who makes or mends dresses
From this reading She cast a look at herself in the cracked mirror which was all the inexpensive little dressmaker could afford.
dressmaker's
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From this reading The dressmaker's lodging was near there.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the interminable process of hanging the skirt of that yellow dress for Donna Antonia's soiree, Marise kept thinking of the Pantheon.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading "I'm afraid it's higher on the right hip," she said, and settled with a sigh to endure more pinnings and unpinnings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the interminable process of hanging the skirt of that yellow dress for Donna Antonia's soiree, Marise kept thinking of the Pantheon.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading During the interminable process of hanging the skirt of that yellow dress for Donna Antonia's soiree, Marise kept thinking of the Pantheon.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If they could only be done with those draperies she would have time to step into the place which she loved best in Rome.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She cast a look at herself in the cracked mirror which was all the inexpensive little dressmaker could afford.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading "I'm afraid it's higher on the right hip," she said, and settled with a sigh to endure more pinnings and unpinnings.
hipnounUS /hɪp/
either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
From this reading "I'm afraid it's higher on the right hip," she said, and settled with a sigh to endure more pinnings and unpinnings.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm afraid it's higher on the right hip," she said, and settled with a sigh to endure more pinnings and unpinnings.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If they could only be done with those draperies she would have time to step into the place which she loved best in Rome.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If they could only be done with those draperies she would have time to step into the place which she loved best in Rome.
inexpensiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪkˈspensɪv/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading She cast a look at herself in the cracked mirror which was all the inexpensive little dressmaker could afford.
interminableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrmənəbəl/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading During the interminable process of hanging the skirt of that yellow dress for Donna Antonia's soiree, Marise kept thinking of the Pantheon.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If they could only be done with those draperies she would have time to step into the place which she loved best in Rome.
it's
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From this reading "I'm afraid it's higher on the right hip," she said, and settled with a sigh to endure more pinnings and unpinnings.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading During the interminable process of hanging the skirt of that yellow dress for Donna Antonia's soiree, Marise kept thinking of the Pantheon.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She cast a look at herself in the cracked mirror which was all the inexpensive little dressmaker could afford.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading The dressmaker's lodging was near there.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She cast a look at herself in the cracked mirror which was all the inexpensive little dressmaker could afford.
held dear
From this reading If they could only be done with those draperies she would have time to step into the place which she loved best in Rome.
Marise
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From this reading During the interminable process of hanging the skirt of that yellow dress for Donna Antonia's soiree, Marise kept thinking of the Pantheon.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading She cast a look at herself in the cracked mirror which was all the inexpensive little dressmaker could afford.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I'm afraid it's higher on the right hip," she said, and settled with a sigh to endure more pinnings and unpinnings.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The dressmaker's lodging was near there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the interminable process of hanging the skirt of that yellow dress for Donna Antonia's soiree, Marise kept thinking of the Pantheon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I'm afraid it's higher on the right hip," she said, and settled with a sigh to endure more pinnings and unpinnings.
and nothing more
From this reading If they could only be done with those draperies she would have time to step into the place which she loved best in Rome.
PantheonnounUS /ˈpænθiɑːn/
all the gods of a religion
From this reading During the interminable process of hanging the skirt of that yellow dress for Donna Antonia's soiree, Marise kept thinking of the Pantheon.
pinnings
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From this reading "I'm afraid it's higher on the right hip," she said, and settled with a sigh to endure more pinnings and unpinnings.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading If they could only be done with those draperies she would have time to step into the place which she loved best in Rome.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading During the interminable process of hanging the skirt of that yellow dress for Donna Antonia's soiree, Marise kept thinking of the Pantheon.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I'm afraid it's higher on the right hip," she said, and settled with a sigh to endure more pinnings and unpinnings.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading If they could only be done with those draperies she would have time to step into the place which she loved best in Rome.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm afraid it's higher on the right hip," she said, and settled with a sigh to endure more pinnings and unpinnings.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading "I'm afraid it's higher on the right hip," she said, and settled with a sigh to endure more pinnings and unpinnings.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If they could only be done with those draperies she would have time to step into the place which she loved best in Rome.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "I'm afraid it's higher on the right hip," she said, and settled with a sigh to endure more pinnings and unpinnings.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading During the interminable process of hanging the skirt of that yellow dress for Donna Antonia's soiree, Marise kept thinking of the Pantheon.
soireenounUS /swɑːˈreɪ/
a party of people assembled in the evening (usually at a private house)
From this reading During the interminable process of hanging the skirt of that yellow dress for Donna Antonia's soiree, Marise kept thinking of the Pantheon.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading If they could only be done with those draperies she would have time to step into the place which she loved best in Rome.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the interminable process of hanging the skirt of that yellow dress for Donna Antonia's soiree, Marise kept thinking of the Pantheon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the interminable process of hanging the skirt of that yellow dress for Donna Antonia's soiree, Marise kept thinking of the Pantheon.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The dressmaker's lodging was near there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If they could only be done with those draperies she would have time to step into the place which she loved best in Rome.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading During the interminable process of hanging the skirt of that yellow dress for Donna Antonia's soiree, Marise kept thinking of the Pantheon.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading If they could only be done with those draperies she would have time to step into the place which she loved best in Rome.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If they could only be done with those draperies she would have time to step into the place which she loved best in Rome.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If they could only be done with those draperies she would have time to step into the place which she loved best in Rome.
unpinnings
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From this reading "I'm afraid it's higher on the right hip," she said, and settled with a sigh to endure more pinnings and unpinnings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dressmaker's lodging was near there.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If they could only be done with those draperies she would have time to step into the place which she loved best in Rome.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If they could only be done with those draperies she would have time to step into the place which she loved best in Rome.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If they could only be done with those draperies she would have time to step into the place which she loved best in Rome.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading During the interminable process of hanging the skirt of that yellow dress for Donna Antonia's soiree, Marise kept thinking of the Pantheon.
