used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Therefore, she said at breakfast, with a little distasteful sigh, that she must go to London, to see the dressmaker.
(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 Time hung heavily on Mrs. Trelane’s hands for all the comfort and luxury of the house.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Time hung heavily on Mrs. Trelane’s hands for all the comfort and luxury of the house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE GATE OF HEAVEN.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Therefore, she said at breakfast, with a little distasteful sigh, that she must go to London, to see the dressmaker.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Ismay lifted her brows.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Time hung heavily on Mrs. Trelane’s hands for all the comfort and luxury of the house.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
distastefuladjectiveUS /dɪˈsteɪstfəl/
not pleasing in odor or taste
From this reading Therefore, she said at breakfast, with a little distasteful sigh, that she must go to London, to see the dressmaker.
dressmakernounUS /ˈdresmeɪkər/
someone who makes or mends dresses
From this reading Therefore, she said at breakfast, with a little distasteful sigh, that she must go to London, to see the dressmaker.
one or the other of two
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
elbowsnounUS /ˈelboʊz/
plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Time hung heavily on Mrs. Trelane’s hands for all the comfort and luxury of the house.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading AT THE GATE OF HEAVEN.
assemble or get together
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Therefore, she said at breakfast, with a little distasteful sigh, that she must go to London, to see the dressmaker.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Time hung heavily on Mrs. Trelane’s hands for all the comfort and luxury of the house.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading AT THE GATE OF HEAVEN.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Time hung heavily on Mrs. Trelane’s hands for all the comfort and luxury of the house.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Time hung heavily on Mrs. Trelane’s hands for all the comfort and luxury of the house.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Time hung heavily on Mrs. Trelane’s hands for all the comfort and luxury of the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
Ismay
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From this reading Ismay lifted her brows.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
held up in the air
From this reading Ismay lifted her brows.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Time hung heavily on Mrs. Trelane’s hands for all the comfort and luxury of the house.
the force of workers available
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Time hung heavily on Mrs. Trelane’s hands for all the comfort and luxury of the house.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Therefore, she said at breakfast, with a little distasteful sigh, that she must go to London, to see the dressmaker.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE GATE OF HEAVEN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Time hung heavily on Mrs. Trelane’s hands for all the comfort and luxury of the house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
reputationsnounUS /ˌrepjəˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “reputation” — the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
restaurantsnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnts/
plural of “restaurant” — a building where people go to eat
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Therefore, she said at breakfast, with a little distasteful sigh, that she must go to London, to see the dressmaker.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Therefore, she said at breakfast, with a little distasteful sigh, that she must go to London, to see the dressmaker.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Therefore, she said at breakfast, with a little distasteful sigh, that she must go to London, to see the dressmaker.
suppersnounUS /ˈsʌpərz/
plural of “supper” — a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Therefore, she said at breakfast, with a little distasteful sigh, that she must go to London, to see the dressmaker.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE GATE OF HEAVEN.
theatersnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theater” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, she said at breakfast, with a little distasteful sigh, that she must go to London, to see the dressmaker.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time hung heavily on Mrs. Trelane’s hands for all the comfort and luxury of the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
Trelane
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From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
Trelane's
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From this reading Time hung heavily on Mrs. Trelane’s hands for all the comfort and luxury of the house.
precisely as stated
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
which person or people
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading She missed the freedom, missed the theaters, the little suppers at restaurants, missed more than either the companionship of the men who were wont to gather round her in London--gentlemen with reputations out at elbows, but clever, amusing, the very salt of life to Helen Trelane.
