used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But one of Amelia's friends, a young lady of the same age and size as Mary, at Amelia's request presented Mary with a complete outfit, which, without being extravagant, was more in keeping with her new situation.
how long something has existed
From this reading But one of Amelia's friends, a young lady of the same age and size as Mary, at Amelia's request presented Mary with a complete outfit, which, without being extravagant, was more in keeping with her new situation.
(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 The Count and his family were just on the eve of leaving for Eichbourg, and next morning at break of day all was bustle in the castle, preparing for their departure.
Amelia's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But one of Amelia's friends, a young lady of the same age and size as Mary, at Amelia's request presented Mary with a complete outfit, which, without being extravagant, was more in keeping with her new situation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Count and his family were just on the eve of leaving for Eichbourg, and next morning at break of day all was bustle in the castle, preparing for their departure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But one of Amelia's friends, a young lady of the same age and size as Mary, at Amelia's request presented Mary with a complete outfit, which, without being extravagant, was more in keeping with her new situation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Count and his family were just on the eve of leaving for Eichbourg, and next morning at break of day all was bustle in the castle, preparing for their departure.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading In the midst of all the preparations, however, Mary was not forgotten, and each one vied with the other in the attentions they paid to her.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But one of Amelia's friends, a young lady of the same age and size as Mary, at Amelia's request presented Mary with a complete outfit, which, without being extravagant, was more in keeping with her new situation.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Mary's clothes, which she had bought during her residence at Pine Farm, were made of the coarsest material and of the plainest cut.
terminate
From this reading The Count and his family were just on the eve of leaving for Eichbourg, and next morning at break of day all was bustle in the castle, preparing for their departure.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading The Count and his family were just on the eve of leaving for Eichbourg, and next morning at break of day all was bustle in the castle, preparing for their departure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But one of Amelia's friends, a young lady of the same age and size as Mary, at Amelia's request presented Mary with a complete outfit, which, without being extravagant, was more in keeping with her new situation.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The Count and his family were just on the eve of leaving for Eichbourg, and next morning at break of day all was bustle in the castle, preparing for their departure.
clothing in general
From this reading Mary's clothes, which she had bought during her residence at Pine Farm, were made of the coarsest material and of the plainest cut.
coarsest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mary's clothes, which she had bought during her residence at Pine Farm, were made of the coarsest material and of the plainest cut.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading But one of Amelia's friends, a young lady of the same age and size as Mary, at Amelia's request presented Mary with a complete outfit, which, without being extravagant, was more in keeping with her new situation.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading The Count and his family were just on the eve of leaving for Eichbourg, and next morning at break of day all was bustle in the castle, preparing for their departure.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Mary's clothes, which she had bought during her residence at Pine Farm, were made of the coarsest material and of the plainest cut.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Count and his family were just on the eve of leaving for Eichbourg, and next morning at break of day all was bustle in the castle, preparing for their departure.
the act of departing
From this reading The Count and his family were just on the eve of leaving for Eichbourg, and next morning at break of day all was bustle in the castle, preparing for their departure.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Mary's clothes, which she had bought during her residence at Pine Farm, were made of the coarsest material and of the plainest cut.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In the midst of all the preparations, however, Mary was not forgotten, and each one vied with the other in the attentions they paid to her.
Eichbourg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Count and his family were just on the eve of leaving for Eichbourg, and next morning at break of day all was bustle in the castle, preparing for their departure.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading The Count and his family were just on the eve of leaving for Eichbourg, and next morning at break of day all was bustle in the castle, preparing for their departure.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading But one of Amelia's friends, a young lady of the same age and size as Mary, at Amelia's request presented Mary with a complete outfit, which, without being extravagant, was more in keeping with her new situation.
a social unit living together
From this reading The Count and his family were just on the eve of leaving for Eichbourg, and next morning at break of day all was bustle in the castle, preparing for their departure.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading PINE FARM REVISITED.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Count and his family were just on the eve of leaving for Eichbourg, and next morning at break of day all was bustle in the castle, preparing for their departure.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading In the midst of all the preparations, however, Mary was not forgotten, and each one vied with the other in the attentions they paid to her.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But one of Amelia's friends, a young lady of the same age and size as Mary, at Amelia's request presented Mary with a complete outfit, which, without being extravagant, was more in keeping with her new situation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mary's clothes, which she had bought during her residence at Pine Farm, were made of the coarsest material and of the plainest cut.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the midst of all the preparations, however, Mary was not forgotten, and each one vied with the other in the attentions they paid to her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Count and his family were just on the eve of leaving for Eichbourg, and next morning at break of day all was bustle in the castle, preparing for their departure.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In the midst of all the preparations, however, Mary was not forgotten, and each one vied with the other in the attentions they paid to her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Count and his family were just on the eve of leaving for Eichbourg, and next morning at break of day all was bustle in the castle, preparing for their departure.
and nothing more
From this reading The Count and his family were just on the eve of leaving for Eichbourg, and next morning at break of day all was bustle in the castle, preparing for their departure.
conformity or harmony
From this reading But one of Amelia's friends, a young lady of the same age and size as Mary, at Amelia's request presented Mary with a complete outfit, which, without being extravagant, was more in keeping with her new situation.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading But one of Amelia's friends, a young lady of the same age and size as Mary, at Amelia's request presented Mary with a complete outfit, which, without being extravagant, was more in keeping with her new situation.
the act of departing
From this reading The Count and his family were just on the eve of leaving for Eichbourg, and next morning at break of day all was bustle in the castle, preparing for their departure.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mary's clothes, which she had bought during her residence at Pine Farm, were made of the coarsest material and of the plainest cut.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading In the midst of all the preparations, however, Mary was not forgotten, and each one vied with the other in the attentions they paid to her.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary's clothes, which she had bought during her residence at Pine Farm, were made of the coarsest material and of the plainest cut.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Mary's clothes, which she had bought during her residence at Pine Farm, were made of the coarsest material and of the plainest cut.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading In the midst of all the preparations, however, Mary was not forgotten, and each one vied with the other in the attentions they paid to her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But one of Amelia's friends, a young lady of the same age and size as Mary, at Amelia's request presented Mary with a complete outfit, which, without being extravagant, was more in keeping with her new situation.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Count and his family were just on the eve of leaving for Eichbourg, and next morning at break of day all was bustle in the castle, preparing for their departure.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But one of Amelia's friends, a young lady of the same age and size as Mary, at Amelia's request presented Mary with a complete outfit, which, without being extravagant, was more in keeping with her new situation.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The Count and his family were just on the eve of leaving for Eichbourg, and next morning at break of day all was bustle in the castle, preparing for their departure.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the midst of all the preparations, however, Mary was not forgotten, and each one vied with the other in the attentions they paid to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Count and his family were just on the eve of leaving for Eichbourg, and next morning at break of day all was bustle in the castle, preparing for their departure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Count and his family were just on the eve of leaving for Eichbourg, and next morning at break of day all was bustle in the castle, preparing for their departure.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the midst of all the preparations, however, Mary was not forgotten, and each one vied with the other in the attentions they paid to her.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In the midst of all the preparations, however, Mary was not forgotten, and each one vied with the other in the attentions they paid to her.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading But one of Amelia's friends, a young lady of the same age and size as Mary, at Amelia's request presented Mary with a complete outfit, which, without being extravagant, was more in keeping with her new situation.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading In the midst of all the preparations, however, Mary was not forgotten, and each one vied with the other in the attentions they paid to her.
PINEnounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading PINE FARM REVISITED.
plainest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mary's clothes, which she had bought during her residence at Pine Farm, were made of the coarsest material and of the plainest cut.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading In the midst of all the preparations, however, Mary was not forgotten, and each one vied with the other in the attentions they paid to her.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The Count and his family were just on the eve of leaving for Eichbourg, and next morning at break of day all was bustle in the castle, preparing for their departure.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But one of Amelia's friends, a young lady of the same age and size as Mary, at Amelia's request presented Mary with a complete outfit, which, without being extravagant, was more in keeping with her new situation.
express the need or desire for
From this reading But one of Amelia's friends, a young lady of the same age and size as Mary, at Amelia's request presented Mary with a complete outfit, which, without being extravagant, was more in keeping with her new situation.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Mary's clothes, which she had bought during her residence at Pine Farm, were made of the coarsest material and of the plainest cut.
REVISITEDverbUS /riˈvɪzətɪd/
past form of “revisit” — visit again
From this reading PINE FARM REVISITED.
Identical; not different.
From this reading But one of Amelia's friends, a young lady of the same age and size as Mary, at Amelia's request presented Mary with a complete outfit, which, without being extravagant, was more in keeping with her new situation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mary's clothes, which she had bought during her residence at Pine Farm, were made of the coarsest material and of the plainest cut.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading But one of Amelia's friends, a young lady of the same age and size as Mary, at Amelia's request presented Mary with a complete outfit, which, without being extravagant, was more in keeping with her new situation.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading But one of Amelia's friends, a young lady of the same age and size as Mary, at Amelia's request presented Mary with a complete outfit, which, without being extravagant, was more in keeping with her new situation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Count and his family were just on the eve of leaving for Eichbourg, and next morning at break of day all was bustle in the castle, preparing for their departure.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Count and his family were just on the eve of leaving for Eichbourg, and next morning at break of day all was bustle in the castle, preparing for their departure.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the midst of all the preparations, however, Mary was not forgotten, and each one vied with the other in the attentions they paid to her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the midst of all the preparations, however, Mary was not forgotten, and each one vied with the other in the attentions they paid to her.
viedverbUS /vaɪd/
past form of “vie” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading In the midst of all the preparations, however, Mary was not forgotten, and each one vied with the other in the attentions they paid to her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Count and his family were just on the eve of leaving for Eichbourg, and next morning at break of day all was bustle in the castle, preparing for their departure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Count and his family were just on the eve of leaving for Eichbourg, and next morning at break of day all was bustle in the castle, preparing for their departure.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mary's clothes, which she had bought during her residence at Pine Farm, were made of the coarsest material and of the plainest cut.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the midst of all the preparations, however, Mary was not forgotten, and each one vied with the other in the attentions they paid to her.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But one of Amelia's friends, a young lady of the same age and size as Mary, at Amelia's request presented Mary with a complete outfit, which, without being extravagant, was more in keeping with her new situation.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But one of Amelia's friends, a young lady of the same age and size as Mary, at Amelia's request presented Mary with a complete outfit, which, without being extravagant, was more in keeping with her new situation.
