used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'Does he think a mother is to be put off like that?'
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She did not usually wear mourning, but this was an assertion of her nobility.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MORTONS AND MANNERS 'Shillyshally,' quoth Mrs. Charles Morton over her brother-in-law's letter.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In his sitting-room, wearing his old office coat, pale, wearied, and worried, the Frank Morton, 'who could be turned round the finger of any one who knew how,' appeared at her summons.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In his sitting-room, wearing his old office coat, pale, wearied, and worried, the Frank Morton, 'who could be turned round the finger of any one who knew how,' appeared at her summons.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading So she arrayed herself in panoply of glittering jet and nodding plumes, and set forth by train to Hurminster to assert her rights, and those of her children, armed with a black sunshade, and three pocket-handkerchiefs.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading So she arrayed herself in panoply of glittering jet and nodding plumes, and set forth by train to Hurminster to assert her rights, and those of her children, armed with a black sunshade, and three pocket-handkerchiefs.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading So she arrayed herself in panoply of glittering jet and nodding plumes, and set forth by train to Hurminster to assert her rights, and those of her children, armed with a black sunshade, and three pocket-handkerchiefs.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading She did not usually wear mourning, but this was an assertion of her nobility.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In his sitting-room, wearing his old office coat, pale, wearied, and worried, the Frank Morton, 'who could be turned round the finger of any one who knew how,' appeared at her summons.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'Does he think a mother is to be put off like that?'
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading So she arrayed herself in panoply of glittering jet and nodding plumes, and set forth by train to Hurminster to assert her rights, and those of her children, armed with a black sunshade, and three pocket-handkerchiefs.
brother-in-law's
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From this reading MORTONS AND MANNERS 'Shillyshally,' quoth Mrs. Charles Morton over her brother-in-law's letter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She did not usually wear mourning, but this was an assertion of her nobility.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So she arrayed herself in panoply of glittering jet and nodding plumes, and set forth by train to Hurminster to assert her rights, and those of her children, armed with a black sunshade, and three pocket-handkerchiefs.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading MORTONS AND MANNERS 'Shillyshally,' quoth Mrs. Charles Morton over her brother-in-law's letter.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading So she arrayed herself in panoply of glittering jet and nodding plumes, and set forth by train to Hurminster to assert her rights, and those of her children, armed with a black sunshade, and three pocket-handkerchiefs.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading In his sitting-room, wearing his old office coat, pale, wearied, and worried, the Frank Morton, 'who could be turned round the finger of any one who knew how,' appeared at her summons.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In his sitting-room, wearing his old office coat, pale, wearied, and worried, the Frank Morton, 'who could be turned round the finger of any one who knew how,' appeared at her summons.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not usually wear mourning, but this was an assertion of her nobility.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Does he think a mother is to be put off like that?'
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading In his sitting-room, wearing his old office coat, pale, wearied, and worried, the Frank Morton, 'who could be turned round the finger of any one who knew how,' appeared at her summons.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So she arrayed herself in panoply of glittering jet and nodding plumes, and set forth by train to Hurminster to assert her rights, and those of her children, armed with a black sunshade, and three pocket-handkerchiefs.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading In his sitting-room, wearing his old office coat, pale, wearied, and worried, the Frank Morton, 'who could be turned round the finger of any one who knew how,' appeared at her summons.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading So she arrayed herself in panoply of glittering jet and nodding plumes, and set forth by train to Hurminster to assert her rights, and those of her children, armed with a black sunshade, and three pocket-handkerchiefs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Does he think a mother is to be put off like that?'
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MORTONS AND MANNERS 'Shillyshally,' quoth Mrs. Charles Morton over her brother-in-law's letter.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading So she arrayed herself in panoply of glittering jet and nodding plumes, and set forth by train to Hurminster to assert her rights, and those of her children, armed with a black sunshade, and three pocket-handkerchiefs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his sitting-room, wearing his old office coat, pale, wearied, and worried, the Frank Morton, 'who could be turned round the finger of any one who knew how,' appeared at her summons.
how
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From this reading In his sitting-room, wearing his old office coat, pale, wearied, and worried, the Frank Morton, 'who could be turned round the finger of any one who knew how,' appeared at her summons.
Hurminster
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From this reading So she arrayed herself in panoply of glittering jet and nodding plumes, and set forth by train to Hurminster to assert her rights, and those of her children, armed with a black sunshade, and three pocket-handkerchiefs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So she arrayed herself in panoply of glittering jet and nodding plumes, and set forth by train to Hurminster to assert her rights, and those of her children, armed with a black sunshade, and three pocket-handkerchiefs.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Does he think a mother is to be put off like that?'
jetnounUS /dʒet/
an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
From this reading So she arrayed herself in panoply of glittering jet and nodding plumes, and set forth by train to Hurminster to assert her rights, and those of her children, armed with a black sunshade, and three pocket-handkerchiefs.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In his sitting-room, wearing his old office coat, pale, wearied, and worried, the Frank Morton, 'who could be turned round the finger of any one who knew how,' appeared at her summons.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading MORTONS AND MANNERS 'Shillyshally,' quoth Mrs. Charles Morton over her brother-in-law's letter.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading 'Does he think a mother is to be put off like that?'
social deportment
From this reading MORTONS AND MANNERS 'Shillyshally,' quoth Mrs. Charles Morton over her brother-in-law's letter.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading MORTONS AND MANNERS 'Shillyshally,' quoth Mrs. Charles Morton over her brother-in-law's letter.
MORTONS
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From this reading MORTONS AND MANNERS 'Shillyshally,' quoth Mrs. Charles Morton over her brother-in-law's letter.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading 'Does he think a mother is to be put off like that?'
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading She did not usually wear mourning, but this was an assertion of her nobility.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MORTONS AND MANNERS 'Shillyshally,' quoth Mrs. Charles Morton over her brother-in-law's letter.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading She did not usually wear mourning, but this was an assertion of her nobility.
noddingadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
From this reading So she arrayed herself in panoply of glittering jet and nodding plumes, and set forth by train to Hurminster to assert her rights, and those of her children, armed with a black sunshade, and three pocket-handkerchiefs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not usually wear mourning, but this was an assertion of her nobility.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So she arrayed herself in panoply of glittering jet and nodding plumes, and set forth by train to Hurminster to assert her rights, and those of her children, armed with a black sunshade, and three pocket-handkerchiefs.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading 'Does he think a mother is to be put off like that?'
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading In his sitting-room, wearing his old office coat, pale, wearied, and worried, the Frank Morton, 'who could be turned round the finger of any one who knew how,' appeared at her summons.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In his sitting-room, wearing his old office coat, pale, wearied, and worried, the Frank Morton, 'who could be turned round the finger of any one who knew how,' appeared at her summons.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In his sitting-room, wearing his old office coat, pale, wearied, and worried, the Frank Morton, 'who could be turned round the finger of any one who knew how,' appeared at her summons.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading MORTONS AND MANNERS 'Shillyshally,' quoth Mrs. Charles Morton over her brother-in-law's letter.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading In his sitting-room, wearing his old office coat, pale, wearied, and worried, the Frank Morton, 'who could be turned round the finger of any one who knew how,' appeared at her summons.
panoplynounUS /ˈpænɑːpli/
a complete and impressive array
From this reading So she arrayed herself in panoply of glittering jet and nodding plumes, and set forth by train to Hurminster to assert her rights, and those of her children, armed with a black sunshade, and three pocket-handkerchiefs.
plumesnounUS /pluːmz/
plural of “plume” — anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
From this reading So she arrayed herself in panoply of glittering jet and nodding plumes, and set forth by train to Hurminster to assert her rights, and those of her children, armed with a black sunshade, and three pocket-handkerchiefs.
pocket-handkerchiefs
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From this reading So she arrayed herself in panoply of glittering jet and nodding plumes, and set forth by train to Hurminster to assert her rights, and those of her children, armed with a black sunshade, and three pocket-handkerchiefs.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading 'Does he think a mother is to be put off like that?'
quoth
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From this reading MORTONS AND MANNERS 'Shillyshally,' quoth Mrs. Charles Morton over her brother-in-law's letter.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading So she arrayed herself in panoply of glittering jet and nodding plumes, and set forth by train to Hurminster to assert her rights, and those of her children, armed with a black sunshade, and three pocket-handkerchiefs.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading In his sitting-room, wearing his old office coat, pale, wearied, and worried, the Frank Morton, 'who could be turned round the finger of any one who knew how,' appeared at her summons.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading So she arrayed herself in panoply of glittering jet and nodding plumes, and set forth by train to Hurminster to assert her rights, and those of her children, armed with a black sunshade, and three pocket-handkerchiefs.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So she arrayed herself in panoply of glittering jet and nodding plumes, and set forth by train to Hurminster to assert her rights, and those of her children, armed with a black sunshade, and three pocket-handkerchiefs.
Shillyshallyverb
be uncertain and vague
From this reading MORTONS AND MANNERS 'Shillyshally,' quoth Mrs. Charles Morton over her brother-in-law's letter.
sitting-room
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From this reading In his sitting-room, wearing his old office coat, pale, wearied, and worried, the Frank Morton, 'who could be turned round the finger of any one who knew how,' appeared at her summons.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So she arrayed herself in panoply of glittering jet and nodding plumes, and set forth by train to Hurminster to assert her rights, and those of her children, armed with a black sunshade, and three pocket-handkerchiefs.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading In his sitting-room, wearing his old office coat, pale, wearied, and worried, the Frank Morton, 'who could be turned round the finger of any one who knew how,' appeared at her summons.
sunshadenoun
a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun
From this reading So she arrayed herself in panoply of glittering jet and nodding plumes, and set forth by train to Hurminster to assert her rights, and those of her children, armed with a black sunshade, and three pocket-handkerchiefs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'Does he think a mother is to be put off like that?'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In his sitting-room, wearing his old office coat, pale, wearied, and worried, the Frank Morton, 'who could be turned round the finger of any one who knew how,' appeared at her summons.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading 'Does he think a mother is to be put off like that?'
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She did not usually wear mourning, but this was an assertion of her nobility.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading So she arrayed herself in panoply of glittering jet and nodding plumes, and set forth by train to Hurminster to assert her rights, and those of her children, armed with a black sunshade, and three pocket-handkerchiefs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading So she arrayed herself in panoply of glittering jet and nodding plumes, and set forth by train to Hurminster to assert her rights, and those of her children, armed with a black sunshade, and three pocket-handkerchiefs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'Does he think a mother is to be put off like that?'
create by training and teaching
From this reading So she arrayed herself in panoply of glittering jet and nodding plumes, and set forth by train to Hurminster to assert her rights, and those of her children, armed with a black sunshade, and three pocket-handkerchiefs.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading In his sitting-room, wearing his old office coat, pale, wearied, and worried, the Frank Morton, 'who could be turned round the finger of any one who knew how,' appeared at her summons.
under normal conditions
From this reading She did not usually wear mourning, but this was an assertion of her nobility.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She did not usually wear mourning, but this was an assertion of her nobility.
be dressed in
From this reading She did not usually wear mourning, but this was an assertion of her nobility.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading In his sitting-room, wearing his old office coat, pale, wearied, and worried, the Frank Morton, 'who could be turned round the finger of any one who knew how,' appeared at her summons.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading In his sitting-room, wearing his old office coat, pale, wearied, and worried, the Frank Morton, 'who could be turned round the finger of any one who knew how,' appeared at her summons.
which person or people
From this reading In his sitting-room, wearing his old office coat, pale, wearied, and worried, the Frank Morton, 'who could be turned round the finger of any one who knew how,' appeared at her summons.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So she arrayed herself in panoply of glittering jet and nodding plumes, and set forth by train to Hurminster to assert her rights, and those of her children, armed with a black sunshade, and three pocket-handkerchiefs.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading In his sitting-room, wearing his old office coat, pale, wearied, and worried, the Frank Morton, 'who could be turned round the finger of any one who knew how,' appeared at her summons.
