used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Donald had considerately sent her a check and she had bought a small black sailor hat, which she wore on the back of her head that her cropped hair should further demonstrate her complete indifference to feminine allure.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading She had also invested in a black sport skirt that she might be able to keep one hand in a pocket, and in the other she carried a swagger-stick.
allurenounUS /əˈlʊr/
the power to entice or attract through personal charm
From this reading Mr. Donald had considerately sent her a check and she had bought a small black sailor hat, which she wore on the back of her head that her cropped hair should further demonstrate her complete indifference to feminine allure.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It was Easter Sunday and Gita was strolling along the Boardwalk.
in addition
From this reading She had also invested in a black sport skirt that she might be able to keep one hand in a pocket, and in the other she carried a swagger-stick.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was Easter Sunday and Gita was strolling along the Boardwalk.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She flattered herself that she looked like a boy masquerading as a girl and was somewhat disconcerted when no less than two passing men murmured, “Cutie.”
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mr. Donald had considerately sent her a check and she had bought a small black sailor hat, which she wore on the back of her head that her cropped hair should further demonstrate her complete indifference to feminine allure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had also invested in a black sport skirt that she might be able to keep one hand in a pocket, and in the other she carried a swagger-stick.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Mr. Donald had considerately sent her a check and she had bought a small black sailor hat, which she wore on the back of her head that her cropped hair should further demonstrate her complete indifference to feminine allure.
BoardwalknounUS /ˈbɔːrdwɔːk/
a walkway made of wooden boards; usually at seaside
From this reading It was Easter Sunday and Gita was strolling along the Boardwalk.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Mr. Donald had considerately sent her a check and she had bought a small black sailor hat, which she wore on the back of her head that her cropped hair should further demonstrate her complete indifference to feminine allure.
a youthful male person
From this reading She flattered herself that she looked like a boy masquerading as a girl and was somewhat disconcerted when no less than two passing men murmured, “Cutie.”
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She had also invested in a black sport skirt that she might be able to keep one hand in a pocket, and in the other she carried a swagger-stick.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Mr. Donald had considerately sent her a check and she had bought a small black sailor hat, which she wore on the back of her head that her cropped hair should further demonstrate her complete indifference to feminine allure.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Mr. Donald had considerately sent her a check and she had bought a small black sailor hat, which she wore on the back of her head that her cropped hair should further demonstrate her complete indifference to feminine allure.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading A stiff white shirtwaist and black tie completed her toilette.
consideratelyadverb
in a considerate manner
From this reading Mr. Donald had considerately sent her a check and she had bought a small black sailor hat, which she wore on the back of her head that her cropped hair should further demonstrate her complete indifference to feminine allure.
croppedadjectiveUS /krɑːpt/
(of land or soil) used for growing crops
From this reading Mr. Donald had considerately sent her a check and she had bought a small black sailor hat, which she wore on the back of her head that her cropped hair should further demonstrate her complete indifference to feminine allure.
Cutie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She flattered herself that she looked like a boy masquerading as a girl and was somewhat disconcerted when no less than two passing men murmured, “Cutie.”
demonstrateverbUS /ˈdemənstreɪt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mr. Donald had considerately sent her a check and she had bought a small black sailor hat, which she wore on the back of her head that her cropped hair should further demonstrate her complete indifference to feminine allure.
disconcertedadjective
having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion
From this reading She flattered herself that she looked like a boy masquerading as a girl and was somewhat disconcerted when no less than two passing men murmured, “Cutie.”
Donald
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From this reading Mr. Donald had considerately sent her a check and she had bought a small black sailor hat, which she wore on the back of her head that her cropped hair should further demonstrate her complete indifference to feminine allure.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading It was Easter Sunday and Gita was strolling along the Boardwalk.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading Mr. Donald had considerately sent her a check and she had bought a small black sailor hat, which she wore on the back of her head that her cropped hair should further demonstrate her complete indifference to feminine allure.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading She flattered herself that she looked like a boy masquerading as a girl and was somewhat disconcerted when no less than two passing men murmured, “Cutie.”
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Mr. Donald had considerately sent her a check and she had bought a small black sailor hat, which she wore on the back of her head that her cropped hair should further demonstrate her complete indifference to feminine allure.
a young female
From this reading She flattered herself that she looked like a boy masquerading as a girl and was somewhat disconcerted when no less than two passing men murmured, “Cutie.”
Gitanoun
(Hinduism) the sacred “song of God” composed about 200 BC and incorporated into the Mahabharata (a Sanskrit epic); contains a discussion between Krishna and the Indian hero Arjuna on human nature and the purpose of life
From this reading It was Easter Sunday and Gita was strolling along the Boardwalk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Donald had considerately sent her a check and she had bought a small black sailor hat, which she wore on the back of her head that her cropped hair should further demonstrate her complete indifference to feminine allure.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Mr. Donald had considerately sent her a check and she had bought a small black sailor hat, which she wore on the back of her head that her cropped hair should further demonstrate her complete indifference to feminine allure.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She had also invested in a black sport skirt that she might be able to keep one hand in a pocket, and in the other she carried a swagger-stick.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Mr. Donald had considerately sent her a check and she had bought a small black sailor hat, which she wore on the back of her head that her cropped hair should further demonstrate her complete indifference to feminine allure.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Mr. Donald had considerately sent her a check and she had bought a small black sailor hat, which she wore on the back of her head that her cropped hair should further demonstrate her complete indifference to feminine allure.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Donald had considerately sent her a check and she had bought a small black sailor hat, which she wore on the back of her head that her cropped hair should further demonstrate her complete indifference to feminine allure.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She flattered herself that she looked like a boy masquerading as a girl and was somewhat disconcerted when no less than two passing men murmured, “Cutie.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had also invested in a black sport skirt that she might be able to keep one hand in a pocket, and in the other she carried a swagger-stick.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading Mr. Donald had considerately sent her a check and she had bought a small black sailor hat, which she wore on the back of her head that her cropped hair should further demonstrate her complete indifference to feminine allure.
investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading She had also invested in a black sport skirt that she might be able to keep one hand in a pocket, and in the other she carried a swagger-stick.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Easter Sunday and Gita was strolling along the Boardwalk.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She had also invested in a black sport skirt that she might be able to keep one hand in a pocket, and in the other she carried a swagger-stick.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading She flattered herself that she looked like a boy masquerading as a girl and was somewhat disconcerted when no less than two passing men murmured, “Cutie.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She flattered herself that she looked like a boy masquerading as a girl and was somewhat disconcerted when no less than two passing men murmured, “Cutie.”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She flattered herself that she looked like a boy masquerading as a girl and was somewhat disconcerted when no less than two passing men murmured, “Cutie.”
masqueradingverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “masquerade” — take part in a masquerade
From this reading She flattered herself that she looked like a boy masquerading as a girl and was somewhat disconcerted when no less than two passing men murmured, “Cutie.”
the force of workers available
From this reading She flattered herself that she looked like a boy masquerading as a girl and was somewhat disconcerted when no less than two passing men murmured, “Cutie.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She had also invested in a black sport skirt that she might be able to keep one hand in a pocket, and in the other she carried a swagger-stick.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Donald had considerately sent her a check and she had bought a small black sailor hat, which she wore on the back of her head that her cropped hair should further demonstrate her complete indifference to feminine allure.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading She flattered herself that she looked like a boy masquerading as a girl and was somewhat disconcerted when no less than two passing men murmured, “Cutie.”
not any; not one
From this reading She flattered herself that she looked like a boy masquerading as a girl and was somewhat disconcerted when no less than two passing men murmured, “Cutie.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Donald had considerately sent her a check and she had bought a small black sailor hat, which she wore on the back of her head that her cropped hair should further demonstrate her complete indifference to feminine allure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Donald had considerately sent her a check and she had bought a small black sailor hat, which she wore on the back of her head that her cropped hair should further demonstrate her complete indifference to feminine allure.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had also invested in a black sport skirt that she might be able to keep one hand in a pocket, and in the other she carried a swagger-stick.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She had also invested in a black sport skirt that she might be able to keep one hand in a pocket, and in the other she carried a swagger-stick.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading She flattered herself that she looked like a boy masquerading as a girl and was somewhat disconcerted when no less than two passing men murmured, “Cutie.”
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading She had also invested in a black sport skirt that she might be able to keep one hand in a pocket, and in the other she carried a swagger-stick.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Mr. Donald had considerately sent her a check and she had bought a small black sailor hat, which she wore on the back of her head that her cropped hair should further demonstrate her complete indifference to feminine allure.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Mr. Donald had considerately sent her a check and she had bought a small black sailor hat, which she wore on the back of her head that her cropped hair should further demonstrate her complete indifference to feminine allure.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Donald had considerately sent her a check and she had bought a small black sailor hat, which she wore on the back of her head that her cropped hair should further demonstrate her complete indifference to feminine allure.
shirtwaistnoun
a blouse with buttons down the front
From this reading A stiff white shirtwaist and black tie completed her toilette.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mr. Donald had considerately sent her a check and she had bought a small black sailor hat, which she wore on the back of her head that her cropped hair should further demonstrate her complete indifference to feminine allure.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading She had also invested in a black sport skirt that she might be able to keep one hand in a pocket, and in the other she carried a swagger-stick.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Donald had considerately sent her a check and she had bought a small black sailor hat, which she wore on the back of her head that her cropped hair should further demonstrate her complete indifference to feminine allure.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading She flattered herself that she looked like a boy masquerading as a girl and was somewhat disconcerted when no less than two passing men murmured, “Cutie.”
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading She had also invested in a black sport skirt that she might be able to keep one hand in a pocket, and in the other she carried a swagger-stick.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading A stiff white shirtwaist and black tie completed her toilette.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading It was Easter Sunday and Gita was strolling along the Boardwalk.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading It was Easter Sunday and Gita was strolling along the Boardwalk.
swagger-stick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had also invested in a black sport skirt that she might be able to keep one hand in a pocket, and in the other she carried a swagger-stick.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She flattered herself that she looked like a boy masquerading as a girl and was somewhat disconcerted when no less than two passing men murmured, “Cutie.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Donald had considerately sent her a check and she had bought a small black sailor hat, which she wore on the back of her head that her cropped hair should further demonstrate her complete indifference to feminine allure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was Easter Sunday and Gita was strolling along the Boardwalk.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading A stiff white shirtwaist and black tie completed her toilette.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Donald had considerately sent her a check and she had bought a small black sailor hat, which she wore on the back of her head that her cropped hair should further demonstrate her complete indifference to feminine allure.
toilettenoun
the act of dressing and preparing yourself
From this reading A stiff white shirtwaist and black tie completed her toilette.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She flattered herself that she looked like a boy masquerading as a girl and was somewhat disconcerted when no less than two passing men murmured, “Cutie.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Easter Sunday and Gita was strolling along the Boardwalk.
at the time that
From this reading She flattered herself that she looked like a boy masquerading as a girl and was somewhat disconcerted when no less than two passing men murmured, “Cutie.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Donald had considerately sent her a check and she had bought a small black sailor hat, which she wore on the back of her head that her cropped hair should further demonstrate her complete indifference to feminine allure.
a Caucasian
From this reading A stiff white shirtwaist and black tie completed her toilette.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Mr. Donald had considerately sent her a check and she had bought a small black sailor hat, which she wore on the back of her head that her cropped hair should further demonstrate her complete indifference to feminine allure.
