aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In like manner, Jane's female associates were chary about being in evidence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The men she had known, and with whom she had laughed, danced, jested, and sung, under the veil of night, for obvious reasons could not attend in open daylight such rites, simple and unobtrusive though they were.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Moreover, such irresponsible human butterflies are said to have morbid fears of death, and this particular case was surely nature's grimmest reminder.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading In like manner, Jane's female associates were chary about being in evidence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was but scant attendance at the burial of Jane Holder.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading The men she had known, and with whom she had laughed, danced, jested, and sung, under the veil of night, for obvious reasons could not attend in open daylight such rites, simple and unobtrusive though they were.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading There was but scant attendance at the burial of Jane Holder.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Lizzie Trott went, of course, and Mandy and Jake walked behind her, solemnly and sedately self-righteous.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In like manner, Jane's female associates were chary about being in evidence.
burialnounUS /ˈberiəl/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading There was but scant attendance at the burial of Jane Holder.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was but scant attendance at the burial of Jane Holder.
butterfliesnounUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/
plural of “butterfly” — diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings
From this reading Moreover, such irresponsible human butterflies are said to have morbid fears of death, and this particular case was surely nature's grimmest reminder.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Moreover, such irresponsible human butterflies are said to have morbid fears of death, and this particular case was surely nature's grimmest reminder.
charyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːri/
characterized by great caution and wariness
From this reading In like manner, Jane's female associates were chary about being in evidence.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The men she had known, and with whom she had laughed, danced, jested, and sung, under the veil of night, for obvious reasons could not attend in open daylight such rites, simple and unobtrusive though they were.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Lizzie Trott went, of course, and Mandy and Jake walked behind her, solemnly and sedately self-righteous.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading The men she had known, and with whom she had laughed, danced, jested, and sung, under the veil of night, for obvious reasons could not attend in open daylight such rites, simple and unobtrusive though they were.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading The men she had known, and with whom she had laughed, danced, jested, and sung, under the veil of night, for obvious reasons could not attend in open daylight such rites, simple and unobtrusive though they were.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Moreover, such irresponsible human butterflies are said to have morbid fears of death, and this particular case was surely nature's grimmest reminder.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading In like manner, Jane's female associates were chary about being in evidence.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Moreover, such irresponsible human butterflies are said to have morbid fears of death, and this particular case was surely nature's grimmest reminder.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading In like manner, Jane's female associates were chary about being in evidence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The men she had known, and with whom she had laughed, danced, jested, and sung, under the veil of night, for obvious reasons could not attend in open daylight such rites, simple and unobtrusive though they were.
grimmestadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪməst/
superlative of “grim” — not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Moreover, such irresponsible human butterflies are said to have morbid fears of death, and this particular case was surely nature's grimmest reminder.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The men she had known, and with whom she had laughed, danced, jested, and sung, under the veil of night, for obvious reasons could not attend in open daylight such rites, simple and unobtrusive though they were.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Moreover, such irresponsible human butterflies are said to have morbid fears of death, and this particular case was surely nature's grimmest reminder.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lizzie Trott went, of course, and Mandy and Jake walked behind her, solemnly and sedately self-righteous.
HoldernounUS /ˈhoʊldər/
a holding device
From this reading There was but scant attendance at the burial of Jane Holder.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Moreover, such irresponsible human butterflies are said to have morbid fears of death, and this particular case was surely nature's grimmest reminder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The men she had known, and with whom she had laughed, danced, jested, and sung, under the veil of night, for obvious reasons could not attend in open daylight such rites, simple and unobtrusive though they were.
irresponsibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈspɑːnsəbəl/
showing lack of care for consequences
From this reading Moreover, such irresponsible human butterflies are said to have morbid fears of death, and this particular case was surely nature's grimmest reminder.
Jake
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From this reading Lizzie Trott went, of course, and Mandy and Jake walked behind her, solemnly and sedately self-righteous.
Jane
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From this reading There was but scant attendance at the burial of Jane Holder.
Jane's
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From this reading In like manner, Jane's female associates were chary about being in evidence.
jested
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From this reading The men she had known, and with whom she had laughed, danced, jested, and sung, under the veil of night, for obvious reasons could not attend in open daylight such rites, simple and unobtrusive though they were.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The men she had known, and with whom she had laughed, danced, jested, and sung, under the veil of night, for obvious reasons could not attend in open daylight such rites, simple and unobtrusive though they were.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading The men she had known, and with whom she had laughed, danced, jested, and sung, under the veil of night, for obvious reasons could not attend in open daylight such rites, simple and unobtrusive though they were.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In like manner, Jane's female associates were chary about being in evidence.
Lizzie
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From this reading Lizzie Trott went, of course, and Mandy and Jake walked behind her, solemnly and sedately self-righteous.
Mandy
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From this reading Lizzie Trott went, of course, and Mandy and Jake walked behind her, solemnly and sedately self-righteous.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In like manner, Jane's female associates were chary about being in evidence.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men she had known, and with whom she had laughed, danced, jested, and sung, under the veil of night, for obvious reasons could not attend in open daylight such rites, simple and unobtrusive though they were.
morbidadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrbəd/
suggesting an unhealthy mental state
From this reading Moreover, such irresponsible human butterflies are said to have morbid fears of death, and this particular case was surely nature's grimmest reminder.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, such irresponsible human butterflies are said to have morbid fears of death, and this particular case was surely nature's grimmest reminder.
nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Moreover, such irresponsible human butterflies are said to have morbid fears of death, and this particular case was surely nature's grimmest reminder.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The men she had known, and with whom she had laughed, danced, jested, and sung, under the veil of night, for obvious reasons could not attend in open daylight such rites, simple and unobtrusive though they were.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The men she had known, and with whom she had laughed, danced, jested, and sung, under the veil of night, for obvious reasons could not attend in open daylight such rites, simple and unobtrusive though they were.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading The men she had known, and with whom she had laughed, danced, jested, and sung, under the veil of night, for obvious reasons could not attend in open daylight such rites, simple and unobtrusive though they were.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was but scant attendance at the burial of Jane Holder.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The men she had known, and with whom she had laughed, danced, jested, and sung, under the veil of night, for obvious reasons could not attend in open daylight such rites, simple and unobtrusive though they were.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Moreover, such irresponsible human butterflies are said to have morbid fears of death, and this particular case was surely nature's grimmest reminder.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The men she had known, and with whom she had laughed, danced, jested, and sung, under the veil of night, for obvious reasons could not attend in open daylight such rites, simple and unobtrusive though they were.
remindernounUS /riˈmaɪndər/
a message that helps you remember something
From this reading Moreover, such irresponsible human butterflies are said to have morbid fears of death, and this particular case was surely nature's grimmest reminder.
ritesnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading The men she had known, and with whom she had laughed, danced, jested, and sung, under the veil of night, for obvious reasons could not attend in open daylight such rites, simple and unobtrusive though they were.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Moreover, such irresponsible human butterflies are said to have morbid fears of death, and this particular case was surely nature's grimmest reminder.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading There was but scant attendance at the burial of Jane Holder.
sedatelyadverbUS /sɪˈdeɪtli/
in a sedate manner
From this reading Lizzie Trott went, of course, and Mandy and Jake walked behind her, solemnly and sedately self-righteous.
self-righteousadjectiveUS /ˌselˈfraɪtʃəs/
excessively or hypocritically pious
From this reading Lizzie Trott went, of course, and Mandy and Jake walked behind her, solemnly and sedately self-righteous.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The men she had known, and with whom she had laughed, danced, jested, and sung, under the veil of night, for obvious reasons could not attend in open daylight such rites, simple and unobtrusive though they were.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The men she had known, and with whom she had laughed, danced, jested, and sung, under the veil of night, for obvious reasons could not attend in open daylight such rites, simple and unobtrusive though they were.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading Lizzie Trott went, of course, and Mandy and Jake walked behind her, solemnly and sedately self-righteous.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The men she had known, and with whom she had laughed, danced, jested, and sung, under the veil of night, for obvious reasons could not attend in open daylight such rites, simple and unobtrusive though they were.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading The men she had known, and with whom she had laughed, danced, jested, and sung, under the veil of night, for obvious reasons could not attend in open daylight such rites, simple and unobtrusive though they were.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Moreover, such irresponsible human butterflies are said to have morbid fears of death, and this particular case was surely nature's grimmest reminder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was but scant attendance at the burial of Jane Holder.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was but scant attendance at the burial of Jane Holder.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The men she had known, and with whom she had laughed, danced, jested, and sung, under the veil of night, for obvious reasons could not attend in open daylight such rites, simple and unobtrusive though they were.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Moreover, such irresponsible human butterflies are said to have morbid fears of death, and this particular case was surely nature's grimmest reminder.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The men she had known, and with whom she had laughed, danced, jested, and sung, under the veil of night, for obvious reasons could not attend in open daylight such rites, simple and unobtrusive though they were.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Moreover, such irresponsible human butterflies are said to have morbid fears of death, and this particular case was surely nature's grimmest reminder.
Trott
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lizzie Trott went, of course, and Mandy and Jake walked behind her, solemnly and sedately self-righteous.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The men she had known, and with whom she had laughed, danced, jested, and sung, under the veil of night, for obvious reasons could not attend in open daylight such rites, simple and unobtrusive though they were.
unobtrusiveadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/
not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable
From this reading The men she had known, and with whom she had laughed, danced, jested, and sung, under the veil of night, for obvious reasons could not attend in open daylight such rites, simple and unobtrusive though they were.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading The men she had known, and with whom she had laughed, danced, jested, and sung, under the veil of night, for obvious reasons could not attend in open daylight such rites, simple and unobtrusive though they were.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Lizzie Trott went, of course, and Mandy and Jake walked behind her, solemnly and sedately self-righteous.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was but scant attendance at the burial of Jane Holder.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Lizzie Trott went, of course, and Mandy and Jake walked behind her, solemnly and sedately self-righteous.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The men she had known, and with whom she had laughed, danced, jested, and sung, under the veil of night, for obvious reasons could not attend in open daylight such rites, simple and unobtrusive though they were.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The men she had known, and with whom she had laughed, danced, jested, and sung, under the veil of night, for obvious reasons could not attend in open daylight such rites, simple and unobtrusive though they were.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The men she had known, and with whom she had laughed, danced, jested, and sung, under the veil of night, for obvious reasons could not attend in open daylight such rites, simple and unobtrusive though they were.
