used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading That afternoon Susan made special preparations for the great event of the morrow.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading That done, Susan tied up her hair very carefully in a towel, so that it should not become disarranged.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Then she took out her blue dress and hung it up over the head of her bed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Then she took out her blue dress and hung it up over the head of her bed.
the lower side of anything
From this reading She polished her shoes, carefully looked over her hat, and fished out a fan from the bottom of her trunk.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading That done, Susan tied up her hair very carefully in a towel, so that it should not become disarranged.
castornounUS /ˈkæstər/
a multiple star with 6 components; second brightest in Gemini; close to Pollux
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
Catherine'snounUS /ˈkæθrɪnz/
possessive form of “catherine” — first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
combverbUS /koʊm/
straighten with a comb
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
combingnounUS /ˈkoʊmɪŋ/
the act of drawing a comb through hair
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
dictatedadjectiveUS /dɪkˈteɪtɪd/
determined or decided upon as by an authority
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
disarrangedadjective
having the arrangement disturbed; not in order
From this reading That done, Susan tied up her hair very carefully in a towel, so that it should not become disarranged.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading That done, Susan tied up her hair very carefully in a towel, so that it should not become disarranged.
put on clothes
From this reading Then she took out her blue dress and hung it up over the head of her bed.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading That afternoon Susan made special preparations for the great event of the morrow.
fanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading She polished her shoes, carefully looked over her hat, and fished out a fan from the bottom of her trunk.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
fishedverbUS /fɪʃt/
past form of “fish” — seek indirectly
From this reading She polished her shoes, carefully looked over her hat, and fished out a fan from the bottom of her trunk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That afternoon Susan made special preparations for the great event of the morrow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She polished her shoes, carefully looked over her hat, and fished out a fan from the bottom of her trunk.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading That afternoon Susan made special preparations for the great event of the morrow.
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 Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
HairdressingnounUS /ˈherdresɪŋ/
a toiletry for the hair
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading She polished her shoes, carefully looked over her hat, and fished out a fan from the bottom of her trunk.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Then she took out her blue dress and hung it up over the head of her bed.
of great significance or value
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She polished her shoes, carefully looked over her hat, and fished out a fan from the bottom of her trunk.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading That afternoon Susan made special preparations for the great event of the morrow.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading That afternoon Susan made special preparations for the great event of the morrow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That done, Susan tied up her hair very carefully in a towel, so that it should not become disarranged.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That afternoon Susan made special preparations for the great event of the morrow.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
oilingverbUS /ˈɔɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “oil” — cover with oil, as if by rubbing
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
plaitingverbUS /ˈpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “plait” — make by braiding or interlacing
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
plaitsnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plait” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading She polished her shoes, carefully looked over her hat, and fished out a fan from the bottom of her trunk.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading That afternoon Susan made special preparations for the great event of the morrow.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
scentedadjectiveUS /ˈsentɪd/
having the sense of smell
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
a particular situation
From this reading She polished her shoes, carefully looked over her hat, and fished out a fan from the bottom of her trunk.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That done, Susan tied up her hair very carefully in a towel, so that it should not become disarranged.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That done, Susan tied up her hair very carefully in a towel, so that it should not become disarranged.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading That afternoon Susan made special preparations for the great event of the morrow.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
Susan
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From this reading That afternoon Susan made special preparations for the great event of the morrow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That afternoon Susan made special preparations for the great event of the morrow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That afternoon Susan made special preparations for the great event of the morrow.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she took out her blue dress and hung it up over the head of her bed.
three-quartersnounUS /ˌθriːˈkwɔːrtərz/
three of four equal parts
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
bound or secured closely
From this reading That done, Susan tied up her hair very carefully in a towel, so that it should not become disarranged.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Then she took out her blue dress and hung it up over the head of her bed.
towelnounUS /ˈtaʊəl/
a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping
From this reading That done, Susan tied up her hair very carefully in a towel, so that it should not become disarranged.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading She polished her shoes, carefully looked over her hat, and fished out a fan from the bottom of her trunk.
twistingnounUS /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/
the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading That done, Susan tied up her hair very carefully in a towel, so that it should not become disarranged.
precisely as stated
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
which person or people
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hairdressing being a very important part of her toilet, she literally sat at Catherine’s feet, who, armed with a strong comb and a pot of scented castor oil, bent over her sister’s head and spent fully three-quarters of an hour in combing out the hair, oiling it, plaiting it, and twisting the plaits into the shape dictated by the latest fashion.
