used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
(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 All of Mr. Miller’s pupils were present, together with most of their parents and many of their friends.
in addition
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading Mrs. Miller had taken great pains that Fanny should be arrayed becomingly for the occasion, and many and flattering were the compliments paid to the youthful queen, who indeed looked bewitchingly beautiful.
ARRIVESverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Miller had taken great pains that Fanny should be arrayed becomingly for the occasion, and many and flattering were the compliments paid to the youthful queen, who indeed looked bewitchingly beautiful.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Mrs. Miller had taken great pains that Fanny should be arrayed becomingly for the occasion, and many and flattering were the compliments paid to the youthful queen, who indeed looked bewitchingly beautiful.
becominglyadverb
in a becoming manner
From this reading Mrs. Miller had taken great pains that Fanny should be arrayed becomingly for the occasion, and many and flattering were the compliments paid to the youthful queen, who indeed looked bewitchingly beautiful.
bewitchinglyadverb
in a bewitching manner
From this reading Mrs. Miller had taken great pains that Fanny should be arrayed becomingly for the occasion, and many and flattering were the compliments paid to the youthful queen, who indeed looked bewitchingly beautiful.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Her dress was a white muslin, festooned with wild flowers, some of which were fastened here and there by a pearl or brilliant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The fete took place in a handsome grove on a hillside which overlooked the city of Frankfort.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading Mrs. Miller had taken great pains that Fanny should be arrayed becomingly for the occasion, and many and flattering were the compliments paid to the youthful queen, who indeed looked bewitchingly beautiful.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
characterized by great determination
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
put on clothes
From this reading Her dress was a white muslin, festooned with wild flowers, some of which were fastened here and there by a pearl or brilliant.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
Fanny's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading Her dress was a white muslin, festooned with wild flowers, some of which were fastened here and there by a pearl or brilliant.
festoonedverbUS /ˌfeˈstuːnd/
past form of “festoon” — decorate with strings of flowers
From this reading Her dress was a white muslin, festooned with wild flowers, some of which were fastened here and there by a pearl or brilliant.
feteverbUS /feɪt/
have a celebration
From this reading The fete took place in a handsome grove on a hillside which overlooked the city of Frankfort.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading Mrs. Miller had taken great pains that Fanny should be arrayed becomingly for the occasion, and many and flattering were the compliments paid to the youthful queen, who indeed looked bewitchingly beautiful.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Her dress was a white muslin, festooned with wild flowers, some of which were fastened here and there by a pearl or brilliant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Miller had taken great pains that Fanny should be arrayed becomingly for the occasion, and many and flattering were the compliments paid to the youthful queen, who indeed looked bewitchingly beautiful.
FrankfortnounUS /ˈfræŋkfərt/
the capital of Kentucky; located in northern Kentucky
From this reading The fete took place in a handsome grove on a hillside which overlooked the city of Frankfort.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading All of Mr. Miller’s pupils were present, together with most of their parents and many of their friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Miller had taken great pains that Fanny should be arrayed becomingly for the occasion, and many and flattering were the compliments paid to the youthful queen, who indeed looked bewitchingly beautiful.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading The fete took place in a handsome grove on a hillside which overlooked the city of Frankfort.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Miller had taken great pains that Fanny should be arrayed becomingly for the occasion, and many and flattering were the compliments paid to the youthful queen, who indeed looked bewitchingly beautiful.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The fete took place in a handsome grove on a hillside which overlooked the city of Frankfort.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Her dress was a white muslin, festooned with wild flowers, some of which were fastened here and there by a pearl or brilliant.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading The fete took place in a handsome grove on a hillside which overlooked the city of Frankfort.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fete took place in a handsome grove on a hillside which overlooked the city of Frankfort.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Mrs. Miller had taken great pains that Fanny should be arrayed becomingly for the occasion, and many and flattering were the compliments paid to the youthful queen, who indeed looked bewitchingly beautiful.
INDIAnounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
JULIA'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs. Miller had taken great pains that Fanny should be arrayed becomingly for the occasion, and many and flattering were the compliments paid to the youthful queen, who indeed looked bewitchingly beautiful.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading All of Mr. Miller’s pupils were present, together with most of their parents and many of their friends.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading Mrs. Miller had taken great pains that Fanny should be arrayed becomingly for the occasion, and many and flattering were the compliments paid to the youthful queen, who indeed looked bewitchingly beautiful.
Miller'snounUS /ˈmɪlərz/
possessive form of “miller” — United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading All of Mr. Miller’s pupils were present, together with most of their parents and many of their friends.
used to form the superlative
From this reading All of Mr. Miller’s pupils were present, together with most of their parents and many of their friends.
a form of address for a man
From this reading All of Mr. Miller’s pupils were present, together with most of their parents and many of their friends.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Miller had taken great pains that Fanny should be arrayed becomingly for the occasion, and many and flattering were the compliments paid to the youthful queen, who indeed looked bewitchingly beautiful.
muslinnounUS /ˈmʌzlən/
plain-woven cotton fabric
From this reading Her dress was a white muslin, festooned with wild flowers, some of which were fastened here and there by a pearl or brilliant.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Mrs. Miller had taken great pains that Fanny should be arrayed becomingly for the occasion, and many and flattering were the compliments paid to the youthful queen, who indeed looked bewitchingly beautiful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The fete took place in a handsome grove on a hillside which overlooked the city of Frankfort.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Her dress was a white muslin, festooned with wild flowers, some of which were fastened here and there by a pearl or brilliant.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading The fete took place in a handsome grove on a hillside which overlooked the city of Frankfort.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Mrs. Miller had taken great pains that Fanny should be arrayed becomingly for the occasion, and many and flattering were the compliments paid to the youthful queen, who indeed looked bewitchingly beautiful.
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Mrs. Miller had taken great pains that Fanny should be arrayed becomingly for the occasion, and many and flattering were the compliments paid to the youthful queen, who indeed looked bewitchingly beautiful.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading All of Mr. Miller’s pupils were present, together with most of their parents and many of their friends.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
pearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading Her dress was a white muslin, festooned with wild flowers, some of which were fastened here and there by a pearl or brilliant.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The fete took place in a handsome grove on a hillside which overlooked the city of Frankfort.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading All of Mr. Miller’s pupils were present, together with most of their parents and many of their friends.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading All of Mr. Miller’s pupils were present, together with most of their parents and many of their friends.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
an educational institution
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
seventeenthadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the sixteenth in position
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mrs. Miller had taken great pains that Fanny should be arrayed becomingly for the occasion, and many and flattering were the compliments paid to the youthful queen, who indeed looked bewitchingly beautiful.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Her dress was a white muslin, festooned with wild flowers, some of which were fastened here and there by a pearl or brilliant.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Mrs. Miller had taken great pains that Fanny should be arrayed becomingly for the occasion, and many and flattering were the compliments paid to the youthful queen, who indeed looked bewitchingly beautiful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Miller had taken great pains that Fanny should be arrayed becomingly for the occasion, and many and flattering were the compliments paid to the youthful queen, who indeed looked bewitchingly beautiful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All of Mr. Miller’s pupils were present, together with most of their parents and many of their friends.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Her dress was a white muslin, festooned with wild flowers, some of which were fastened here and there by a pearl or brilliant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading All of Mr. Miller’s pupils were present, together with most of their parents and many of their friends.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The fete took place in a handsome grove on a hillside which overlooked the city of Frankfort.
unanimouslyadverbUS /juːˈnænəməsli/
of one mind; without dissent
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All of Mr. Miller’s pupils were present, together with most of their parents and many of their friends.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FANNY AND JULIA’S UNCLE ARRIVES FROM INDIA It was now the first day of May, and as it was also Fanny’s seventeenth birthday, her school companions determined to celebrate it by a May party, of which Fanny was unanimously chosen queen.
a Caucasian
From this reading Her dress was a white muslin, festooned with wild flowers, some of which were fastened here and there by a pearl or brilliant.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Miller had taken great pains that Fanny should be arrayed becomingly for the occasion, and many and flattering were the compliments paid to the youthful queen, who indeed looked bewitchingly beautiful.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Her dress was a white muslin, festooned with wild flowers, some of which were fastened here and there by a pearl or brilliant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All of Mr. Miller’s pupils were present, together with most of their parents and many of their friends.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading Mrs. Miller had taken great pains that Fanny should be arrayed becomingly for the occasion, and many and flattering were the compliments paid to the youthful queen, who indeed looked bewitchingly beautiful.
