used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
(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 I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If I stopped at all, it was rather to exhibit the bravado of liberty than to distinguish any particular shop with my preference: all were equally beautiful; so were the carriages; so were the people.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Little more than a glance was enough, now that I knew I could stay as long as I liked.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I should have been willing to ask them or any one where the Peerage lived, only my mind was quite full, and I did not care.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If I stopped at all, it was rather to exhibit the bravado of liberty than to distinguish any particular shop with my preference: all were equally beautiful; so were the carriages; so were the people.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading If I stopped at all, it was rather to exhibit the bravado of liberty than to distinguish any particular shop with my preference: all were equally beautiful; so were the carriages; so were the people.
for the reason that
From this reading Ladies frequently turned to look at me, perhaps because I had no covering on my head; but they did not interest me in the least.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
bravadonounUS /brəˈvɑːdoʊ/
a swaggering show of courage
From this reading If I stopped at all, it was rather to exhibit the bravado of liberty than to distinguish any particular shop with my preference: all were equally beautiful; so were the carriages; so were the people.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ladies frequently turned to look at me, perhaps because I had no covering on my head; but they did not interest me in the least.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading I should have been willing to ask them or any one where the Peerage lived, only my mind was quite full, and I did not care.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading If I stopped at all, it was rather to exhibit the bravado of liberty than to distinguish any particular shop with my preference: all were equally beautiful; so were the carriages; so were the people.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Little more than a glance was enough, now that I knew I could stay as long as I liked.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading Ladies frequently turned to look at me, perhaps because I had no covering on my head; but they did not interest me in the least.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Ladies frequently turned to look at me, perhaps because I had no covering on my head; but they did not interest me in the least.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading If I stopped at all, it was rather to exhibit the bravado of liberty than to distinguish any particular shop with my preference: all were equally beautiful; so were the carriages; so were the people.
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
eludedverbUS /ɪˈluːdɪd/
past form of “elude” — escape, either physically or mentally
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Little more than a glance was enough, now that I knew I could stay as long as I liked.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading If I stopped at all, it was rather to exhibit the bravado of liberty than to distinguish any particular shop with my preference: all were equally beautiful; so were the carriages; so were the people.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading If I stopped at all, it was rather to exhibit the bravado of liberty than to distinguish any particular shop with my preference: all were equally beautiful; so were the carriages; so were the people.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Ladies frequently turned to look at me, perhaps because I had no covering on my head; but they did not interest me in the least.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading I should have been willing to ask them or any one where the Peerage lived, only my mind was quite full, and I did not care.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Little more than a glance was enough, now that I knew I could stay as long as I liked.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Ladies frequently turned to look at me, perhaps because I had no covering on my head; but they did not interest me in the least.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I stopped at all, it was rather to exhibit the bravado of liberty than to distinguish any particular shop with my preference: all were equally beautiful; so were the carriages; so were the people.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ladies frequently turned to look at me, perhaps because I had no covering on my head; but they did not interest me in the least.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Ladies frequently turned to look at me, perhaps because I had no covering on my head; but they did not interest me in the least.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If I stopped at all, it was rather to exhibit the bravado of liberty than to distinguish any particular shop with my preference: all were equally beautiful; so were the carriages; so were the people.
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 Little more than a glance was enough, now that I knew I could stay as long as I liked.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Ladies frequently turned to look at me, perhaps because I had no covering on my head; but they did not interest me in the least.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Ladies frequently turned to look at me, perhaps because I had no covering on my head; but they did not interest me in the least.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading If I stopped at all, it was rather to exhibit the bravado of liberty than to distinguish any particular shop with my preference: all were equally beautiful; so were the carriages; so were the people.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Little more than a glance was enough, now that I knew I could stay as long as I liked.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little more than a glance was enough, now that I knew I could stay as long as I liked.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I should have been willing to ask them or any one where the Peerage lived, only my mind was quite full, and I did not care.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Little more than a glance was enough, now that I knew I could stay as long as I liked.
for more time
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ladies frequently turned to look at me, perhaps because I had no covering on my head; but they did not interest me in the least.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I should have been willing to ask them or any one where the Peerage lived, only my mind was quite full, and I did not care.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Little more than a glance was enough, now that I knew I could stay as long as I liked.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If I stopped at all, it was rather to exhibit the bravado of liberty than to distinguish any particular shop with my preference: all were equally beautiful; so were the carriages; so were the people.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
not any; not one
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ladies frequently turned to look at me, perhaps because I had no covering on my head; but they did not interest me in the least.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Little more than a glance was enough, now that I knew I could stay as long as I liked.
nursemaidnoun
a woman who is the custodian of children
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
and nothing more
From this reading I should have been willing to ask them or any one where the Peerage lived, only my mind was quite full, and I did not care.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I should have been willing to ask them or any one where the Peerage lived, only my mind was quite full, and I did not care.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading If I stopped at all, it was rather to exhibit the bravado of liberty than to distinguish any particular shop with my preference: all were equally beautiful; so were the carriages; so were the people.
PeeragenounUS /ˈpɪrədʒ/
the peers of a kingdom considered as a group
From this reading I should have been willing to ask them or any one where the Peerage lived, only my mind was quite full, and I did not care.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading If I stopped at all, it was rather to exhibit the bravado of liberty than to distinguish any particular shop with my preference: all were equally beautiful; so were the carriages; so were the people.
by chance
From this reading Ladies frequently turned to look at me, perhaps because I had no covering on my head; but they did not interest me in the least.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading If I stopped at all, it was rather to exhibit the bravado of liberty than to distinguish any particular shop with my preference: all were equally beautiful; so were the carriages; so were the people.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I should have been willing to ask them or any one where the Peerage lived, only my mind was quite full, and I did not care.
on the contrary
From this reading If I stopped at all, it was rather to exhibit the bravado of liberty than to distinguish any particular shop with my preference: all were equally beautiful; so were the carriages; so were the people.
determined
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
do one's shopping
From this reading If I stopped at all, it was rather to exhibit the bravado of liberty than to distinguish any particular shop with my preference: all were equally beautiful; so were the carriages; so were the people.
shop-windows
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should have been willing to ask them or any one where the Peerage lived, only my mind was quite full, and I did not care.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
speculationsnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Little more than a glance was enough, now that I knew I could stay as long as I liked.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading If I stopped at all, it was rather to exhibit the bravado of liberty than to distinguish any particular shop with my preference: all were equally beautiful; so were the carriages; so were the people.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Little more than a glance was enough, now that I knew I could stay as long as I liked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I should have been willing to ask them or any one where the Peerage lived, only my mind was quite full, and I did not care.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ladies frequently turned to look at me, perhaps because I had no covering on my head; but they did not interest me in the least.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Ladies frequently turned to look at me, perhaps because I had no covering on my head; but they did not interest me in the least.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
Waddy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Little more than a glance was enough, now that I knew I could stay as long as I liked.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If I stopped at all, it was rather to exhibit the bravado of liberty than to distinguish any particular shop with my preference: all were equally beautiful; so were the carriages; so were the people.
in or at the place that
From this reading I should have been willing to ask them or any one where the Peerage lived, only my mind was quite full, and I did not care.
belonging to which person
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading I should have been willing to ask them or any one where the Peerage lived, only my mind was quite full, and I did not care.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I must have been out near an hour before I understood that Mrs. Waddy had eluded me; so I resolved to enjoy the shop-windows with the luxurious freedom of one whose speculations on those glorious things all up for show are no longer distracted by the run of time and a nursemaid.
