used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had given a good deal of imagination to the time when she should be a young lady, but the immediate prospect filled her with dismay.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading Then, out of the knowledge that her lines had been chosen for her, she adapted herself, as mortals do, and experienced some of the pleasures of anticipation.
in the past
From this reading "I believe I did not tell you," her mother resumed, "that I wrote to Helena some time ago asking her to bring back four dresses for you,--a ball dress for your debut, an English walking suit, a calling dress, and a dinner dress."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I believe I did not tell you," her mother resumed, "that I wrote to Helena some time ago asking her to bring back four dresses for you,--a ball dress for your debut, an English walking suit, a calling dress, and a dinner dress."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, out of the knowledge that her lines had been chosen for her, she adapted herself, as mortals do, and experienced some of the pleasures of anticipation.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Magdalena had never given a thought to dress; but this sudden announcement that she was to have four gowns from Paris and London pricked her with an intimation that the interests of life were more varied than she had suspected.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading Then, out of the knowledge that her lines had been chosen for her, she adapted herself, as mortals do, and experienced some of the pleasures of anticipation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then, out of the knowledge that her lines had been chosen for her, she adapted herself, as mortals do, and experienced some of the pleasures of anticipation.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading "I believe I did not tell you," her mother resumed, "that I wrote to Helena some time ago asking her to bring back four dresses for you,--a ball dress for your debut, an English walking suit, a calling dress, and a dinner dress."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I believe I did not tell you," her mother resumed, "that I wrote to Helena some time ago asking her to bring back four dresses for you,--a ball dress for your debut, an English walking suit, a calling dress, and a dinner dress."
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading "I believe I did not tell you," her mother resumed, "that I wrote to Helena some time ago asking her to bring back four dresses for you,--a ball dress for your debut, an English walking suit, a calling dress, and a dinner dress."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had given a good deal of imagination to the time when she should be a young lady, but the immediate prospect filled her with dismay.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Then, out of the knowledge that her lines had been chosen for her, she adapted herself, as mortals do, and experienced some of the pleasures of anticipation.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I believe I did not tell you," her mother resumed, "that I wrote to Helena some time ago asking her to bring back four dresses for you,--a ball dress for your debut, an English walking suit, a calling dress, and a dinner dress."
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "I believe I did not tell you," her mother resumed, "that I wrote to Helena some time ago asking her to bring back four dresses for you,--a ball dress for your debut, an English walking suit, a calling dress, and a dinner dress."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had given a good deal of imagination to the time when she should be a young lady, but the immediate prospect filled her with dismay.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading "I believe I did not tell you," her mother resumed, "that I wrote to Helena some time ago asking her to bring back four dresses for you,--a ball dress for your debut, an English walking suit, a calling dress, and a dinner dress."
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Then, out of the knowledge that her lines had been chosen for her, she adapted herself, as mortals do, and experienced some of the pleasures of anticipation.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading She had given a good deal of imagination to the time when she should be a young lady, but the immediate prospect filled her with dismay.
debutverbUS /deɪˈbjuː/
present for the first time to the public
From this reading "I believe I did not tell you," her mother resumed, "that I wrote to Helena some time ago asking her to bring back four dresses for you,--a ball dress for your debut, an English walking suit, a calling dress, and a dinner dress."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I believe I did not tell you," her mother resumed, "that I wrote to Helena some time ago asking her to bring back four dresses for you,--a ball dress for your debut, an English walking suit, a calling dress, and a dinner dress."
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "I believe I did not tell you," her mother resumed, "that I wrote to Helena some time ago asking her to bring back four dresses for you,--a ball dress for your debut, an English walking suit, a calling dress, and a dinner dress."
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading She had given a good deal of imagination to the time when she should be a young lady, but the immediate prospect filled her with dismay.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Then, out of the knowledge that her lines had been chosen for her, she adapted herself, as mortals do, and experienced some of the pleasures of anticipation.
put on clothes
From this reading "I believe I did not tell you," her mother resumed, "that I wrote to Helena some time ago asking her to bring back four dresses for you,--a ball dress for your debut, an English walking suit, a calling dress, and a dinner dress."
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading "I believe I did not tell you," her mother resumed, "that I wrote to Helena some time ago asking her to bring back four dresses for you,--a ball dress for your debut, an English walking suit, a calling dress, and a dinner dress."
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading "I believe I did not tell you," her mother resumed, "that I wrote to Helena some time ago asking her to bring back four dresses for you,--a ball dress for your debut, an English walking suit, a calling dress, and a dinner dress."
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Then, out of the knowledge that her lines had been chosen for her, she adapted herself, as mortals do, and experienced some of the pleasures of anticipation.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading She had given a good deal of imagination to the time when she should be a young lady, but the immediate prospect filled her with dismay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then, out of the knowledge that her lines had been chosen for her, she adapted herself, as mortals do, and experienced some of the pleasures of anticipation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "I believe I did not tell you," her mother resumed, "that I wrote to Helena some time ago asking her to bring back four dresses for you,--a ball dress for your debut, an English walking suit, a calling dress, and a dinner dress."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Magdalena had never given a thought to dress; but this sudden announcement that she was to have four gowns from Paris and London pricked her with an intimation that the interests of life were more varied than she had suspected.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She had given a good deal of imagination to the time when she should be a young lady, but the immediate prospect filled her with dismay.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She had given a good deal of imagination to the time when she should be a young lady, but the immediate prospect filled her with dismay.
gownsnounUS /ɡaʊnz/
plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Magdalena had never given a thought to dress; but this sudden announcement that she was to have four gowns from Paris and London pricked her with an intimation that the interests of life were more varied than she had suspected.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had given a good deal of imagination to the time when she should be a young lady, but the immediate prospect filled her with dismay.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Magdalena had never given a thought to dress; but this sudden announcement that she was to have four gowns from Paris and London pricked her with an intimation that the interests of life were more varied than she had suspected.
HelenanounUS /ˈhelənə/
capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana
From this reading "I believe I did not tell you," her mother resumed, "that I wrote to Helena some time ago asking her to bring back four dresses for you,--a ball dress for your debut, an English walking suit, a calling dress, and a dinner dress."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had given a good deal of imagination to the time when she should be a young lady, but the immediate prospect filled her with dismay.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then, out of the knowledge that her lines had been chosen for her, she adapted herself, as mortals do, and experienced some of the pleasures of anticipation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I believe I did not tell you," her mother resumed, "that I wrote to Helena some time ago asking her to bring back four dresses for you,--a ball dress for your debut, an English walking suit, a calling dress, and a dinner dress."
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading She had given a good deal of imagination to the time when she should be a young lady, but the immediate prospect filled her with dismay.
of the present time and place
From this reading She had given a good deal of imagination to the time when she should be a young lady, but the immediate prospect filled her with dismay.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Magdalena had never given a thought to dress; but this sudden announcement that she was to have four gowns from Paris and London pricked her with an intimation that the interests of life were more varied than she had suspected.
intimationnounUS /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Magdalena had never given a thought to dress; but this sudden announcement that she was to have four gowns from Paris and London pricked her with an intimation that the interests of life were more varied than she had suspected.
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 Magdalena knew that the matter was settled.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Then, out of the knowledge that her lines had been chosen for her, she adapted herself, as mortals do, and experienced some of the pleasures of anticipation.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading She had given a good deal of imagination to the time when she should be a young lady, but the immediate prospect filled her with dismay.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Magdalena had never given a thought to dress; but this sudden announcement that she was to have four gowns from Paris and London pricked her with an intimation that the interests of life were more varied than she had suspected.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Then, out of the knowledge that her lines had been chosen for her, she adapted herself, as mortals do, and experienced some of the pleasures of anticipation.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Magdalena had never given a thought to dress; but this sudden announcement that she was to have four gowns from Paris and London pricked her with an intimation that the interests of life were more varied than she had suspected.
MagdalenanounUS /ˌmæɡdəˈliːnə/
a river that rises in the Andes mountains in southwestern Colombia and flows generally northward to empty into the Caribbean Sea at Barranquilla
From this reading Magdalena knew that the matter was settled.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Magdalena knew that the matter was settled.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Magdalena had never given a thought to dress; but this sudden announcement that she was to have four gowns from Paris and London pricked her with an intimation that the interests of life were more varied than she had suspected.
mortalsnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəlz/
plural of “mortal” — a human being
From this reading Then, out of the knowledge that her lines had been chosen for her, she adapted herself, as mortals do, and experienced some of the pleasures of anticipation.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "I believe I did not tell you," her mother resumed, "that I wrote to Helena some time ago asking her to bring back four dresses for you,--a ball dress for your debut, an English walking suit, a calling dress, and a dinner dress."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Magdalena had never given a thought to dress; but this sudden announcement that she was to have four gowns from Paris and London pricked her with an intimation that the interests of life were more varied than she had suspected.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I believe I did not tell you," her mother resumed, "that I wrote to Helena some time ago asking her to bring back four dresses for you,--a ball dress for your debut, an English walking suit, a calling dress, and a dinner dress."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had given a good deal of imagination to the time when she should be a young lady, but the immediate prospect filled her with dismay.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then, out of the knowledge that her lines had been chosen for her, she adapted herself, as mortals do, and experienced some of the pleasures of anticipation.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Magdalena had never given a thought to dress; but this sudden announcement that she was to have four gowns from Paris and London pricked her with an intimation that the interests of life were more varied than she had suspected.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Then, out of the knowledge that her lines had been chosen for her, she adapted herself, as mortals do, and experienced some of the pleasures of anticipation.
prickedverbUS /prɪkt/
past form of “prick” — make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
From this reading Magdalena had never given a thought to dress; but this sudden announcement that she was to have four gowns from Paris and London pricked her with an intimation that the interests of life were more varied than she had suspected.
the possibility of future success
From this reading She had given a good deal of imagination to the time when she should be a young lady, but the immediate prospect filled her with dismay.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading "I believe I did not tell you," her mother resumed, "that I wrote to Helena some time ago asking her to bring back four dresses for you,--a ball dress for your debut, an English walking suit, a calling dress, and a dinner dress."
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Magdalena knew that the matter was settled.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had given a good deal of imagination to the time when she should be a young lady, but the immediate prospect filled her with dismay.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She had given a good deal of imagination to the time when she should be a young lady, but the immediate prospect filled her with dismay.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then, out of the knowledge that her lines had been chosen for her, she adapted herself, as mortals do, and experienced some of the pleasures of anticipation.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Magdalena had never given a thought to dress; but this sudden announcement that she was to have four gowns from Paris and London pricked her with an intimation that the interests of life were more varied than she had suspected.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading "I believe I did not tell you," her mother resumed, "that I wrote to Helena some time ago asking her to bring back four dresses for you,--a ball dress for your debut, an English walking suit, a calling dress, and a dinner dress."
believed likely
From this reading Magdalena had never given a thought to dress; but this sudden announcement that she was to have four gowns from Paris and London pricked her with an intimation that the interests of life were more varied than she had suspected.
express in words
From this reading "I believe I did not tell you," her mother resumed, "that I wrote to Helena some time ago asking her to bring back four dresses for you,--a ball dress for your debut, an English walking suit, a calling dress, and a dinner dress."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Magdalena had never given a thought to dress; but this sudden announcement that she was to have four gowns from Paris and London pricked her with an intimation that the interests of life were more varied than she had suspected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Magdalena knew that the matter was settled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Magdalena knew that the matter was settled.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, out of the knowledge that her lines had been chosen for her, she adapted herself, as mortals do, and experienced some of the pleasures of anticipation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Magdalena had never given a thought to dress; but this sudden announcement that she was to have four gowns from Paris and London pricked her with an intimation that the interests of life were more varied than she had suspected.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Magdalena had never given a thought to dress; but this sudden announcement that she was to have four gowns from Paris and London pricked her with an intimation that the interests of life were more varied than she had suspected.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She had given a good deal of imagination to the time when she should be a young lady, but the immediate prospect filled her with dismay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had given a good deal of imagination to the time when she should be a young lady, but the immediate prospect filled her with dismay.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading Magdalena had never given a thought to dress; but this sudden announcement that she was to have four gowns from Paris and London pricked her with an intimation that the interests of life were more varied than she had suspected.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading "I believe I did not tell you," her mother resumed, "that I wrote to Helena some time ago asking her to bring back four dresses for you,--a ball dress for your debut, an English walking suit, a calling dress, and a dinner dress."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Magdalena knew that the matter was settled.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Magdalena had never given a thought to dress; but this sudden announcement that she was to have four gowns from Paris and London pricked her with an intimation that the interests of life were more varied than she had suspected.
at the time that
From this reading She had given a good deal of imagination to the time when she should be a young lady, but the immediate prospect filled her with dismay.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had given a good deal of imagination to the time when she should be a young lady, but the immediate prospect filled her with dismay.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "I believe I did not tell you," her mother resumed, "that I wrote to Helena some time ago asking her to bring back four dresses for you,--a ball dress for your debut, an English walking suit, a calling dress, and a dinner dress."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I believe I did not tell you," her mother resumed, "that I wrote to Helena some time ago asking her to bring back four dresses for you,--a ball dress for your debut, an English walking suit, a calling dress, and a dinner dress."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She had given a good deal of imagination to the time when she should be a young lady, but the immediate prospect filled her with dismay.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I believe I did not tell you," her mother resumed, "that I wrote to Helena some time ago asking her to bring back four dresses for you,--a ball dress for your debut, an English walking suit, a calling dress, and a dinner dress."
