used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Harriet nodded indifferently; then, as with a gesture of impatience, she turned away from the long mirror, her eyes fell upon the neat figure and the fresh face of her girlish attendant.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading But to-night she seemed able to find little satisfaction in the result of her efforts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She liked to dress well, partly for her own sake, and partly because her husband appreciated it.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading She liked to dress well, partly for her own sake, and partly because her husband appreciated it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Harriet nodded indifferently; then, as with a gesture of impatience, she turned away from the long mirror, her eyes fell upon the neat figure and the fresh face of her girlish attendant.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading Harriet nodded indifferently; then, as with a gesture of impatience, she turned away from the long mirror, her eyes fell upon the neat figure and the fresh face of her girlish attendant.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Harriet nodded indifferently; then, as with a gesture of impatience, she turned away from the long mirror, her eyes fell upon the neat figure and the fresh face of her girlish attendant.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading “Your gown is very beautiful,” the maid ventured timidly.
for the reason that
From this reading She liked to dress well, partly for her own sake, and partly because her husband appreciated it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to-night she seemed able to find little satisfaction in the result of her efforts.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading DEEPER STILL Harriet Sponley dressed for dinner that evening with more than usual care.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading DEEPER STILL Harriet Sponley dressed for dinner that evening with more than usual care.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading DEEPER STILL Harriet Sponley dressed for dinner that evening with more than usual care.
put on clothes
From this reading She liked to dress well, partly for her own sake, and partly because her husband appreciated it.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading DEEPER STILL Harriet Sponley dressed for dinner that evening with more than usual care.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But to-night she seemed able to find little satisfaction in the result of her efforts.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading DEEPER STILL Harriet Sponley dressed for dinner that evening with more than usual care.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Harriet nodded indifferently; then, as with a gesture of impatience, she turned away from the long mirror, her eyes fell upon the neat figure and the fresh face of her girlish attendant.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Harriet nodded indifferently; then, as with a gesture of impatience, she turned away from the long mirror, her eyes fell upon the neat figure and the fresh face of her girlish attendant.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Harriet nodded indifferently; then, as with a gesture of impatience, she turned away from the long mirror, her eyes fell upon the neat figure and the fresh face of her girlish attendant.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Harriet nodded indifferently; then, as with a gesture of impatience, she turned away from the long mirror, her eyes fell upon the neat figure and the fresh face of her girlish attendant.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But to-night she seemed able to find little satisfaction in the result of her efforts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DEEPER STILL Harriet Sponley dressed for dinner that evening with more than usual care.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Harriet nodded indifferently; then, as with a gesture of impatience, she turned away from the long mirror, her eyes fell upon the neat figure and the fresh face of her girlish attendant.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Harriet nodded indifferently; then, as with a gesture of impatience, she turned away from the long mirror, her eyes fell upon the neat figure and the fresh face of her girlish attendant.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading Harriet nodded indifferently; then, as with a gesture of impatience, she turned away from the long mirror, her eyes fell upon the neat figure and the fresh face of her girlish attendant.
girlishadjectiveUS /ˈɡɜːrlɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young girl
From this reading Harriet nodded indifferently; then, as with a gesture of impatience, she turned away from the long mirror, her eyes fell upon the neat figure and the fresh face of her girlish attendant.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading “Your gown is very beautiful,” the maid ventured timidly.
Harriet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DEEPER STILL Harriet Sponley dressed for dinner that evening with more than usual care.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She liked to dress well, partly for her own sake, and partly because her husband appreciated it.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She liked to dress well, partly for her own sake, and partly because her husband appreciated it.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Harriet nodded indifferently; then, as with a gesture of impatience, she turned away from the long mirror, her eyes fell upon the neat figure and the fresh face of her girlish attendant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But to-night she seemed able to find little satisfaction in the result of her efforts.
indifferentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/
with indifference; in an indifferent manner
From this reading Harriet nodded indifferently; then, as with a gesture of impatience, she turned away from the long mirror, her eyes fell upon the neat figure and the fresh face of her girlish attendant.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Your gown is very beautiful,” the maid ventured timidly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She liked to dress well, partly for her own sake, and partly because her husband appreciated it.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading She liked to dress well, partly for her own sake, and partly because her husband appreciated it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But to-night she seemed able to find little satisfaction in the result of her efforts.
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 Harriet nodded indifferently; then, as with a gesture of impatience, she turned away from the long mirror, her eyes fell upon the neat figure and the fresh face of her girlish attendant.
a female domestic
From this reading “Your gown is very beautiful,” the maid ventured timidly.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Harriet nodded indifferently; then, as with a gesture of impatience, she turned away from the long mirror, her eyes fell upon the neat figure and the fresh face of her girlish attendant.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading DEEPER STILL Harriet Sponley dressed for dinner that evening with more than usual care.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading Harriet nodded indifferently; then, as with a gesture of impatience, she turned away from the long mirror, her eyes fell upon the neat figure and the fresh face of her girlish attendant.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Harriet nodded indifferently; then, as with a gesture of impatience, she turned away from the long mirror, her eyes fell upon the neat figure and the fresh face of her girlish attendant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But to-night she seemed able to find little satisfaction in the result of her efforts.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She liked to dress well, partly for her own sake, and partly because her husband appreciated it.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading She liked to dress well, partly for her own sake, and partly because her husband appreciated it.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But to-night she seemed able to find little satisfaction in the result of her efforts.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading She liked to dress well, partly for her own sake, and partly because her husband appreciated it.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading But to-night she seemed able to find little satisfaction in the result of her efforts.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But to-night she seemed able to find little satisfaction in the result of her efforts.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She liked to dress well, partly for her own sake, and partly because her husband appreciated it.
Sponley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DEEPER STILL Harriet Sponley dressed for dinner that evening with more than usual care.
not in physical motion
From this reading DEEPER STILL Harriet Sponley dressed for dinner that evening with more than usual care.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading DEEPER STILL Harriet Sponley dressed for dinner that evening with more than usual care.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DEEPER STILL Harriet Sponley dressed for dinner that evening with more than usual care.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But to-night she seemed able to find little satisfaction in the result of her efforts.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Harriet nodded indifferently; then, as with a gesture of impatience, she turned away from the long mirror, her eyes fell upon the neat figure and the fresh face of her girlish attendant.
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading “Your gown is very beautiful,” the maid ventured timidly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She liked to dress well, partly for her own sake, and partly because her husband appreciated it.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But to-night she seemed able to find little satisfaction in the result of her efforts.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Harriet nodded indifferently; then, as with a gesture of impatience, she turned away from the long mirror, her eyes fell upon the neat figure and the fresh face of her girlish attendant.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Harriet nodded indifferently; then, as with a gesture of impatience, she turned away from the long mirror, her eyes fell upon the neat figure and the fresh face of her girlish attendant.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading DEEPER STILL Harriet Sponley dressed for dinner that evening with more than usual care.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading “Your gown is very beautiful,” the maid ventured timidly.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Your gown is very beautiful,” the maid ventured timidly.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She liked to dress well, partly for her own sake, and partly because her husband appreciated it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DEEPER STILL Harriet Sponley dressed for dinner that evening with more than usual care.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your gown is very beautiful,” the maid ventured timidly.
