used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a proud city and rich— A city fair and old, Filled with the world’s most costly things, Of precious stones and gold; Of silks, fine wool, and spiceries, And all that’s bought and sold.—MARY HOWITT.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading On her arrival at Richmond, Mrs. Clifton engaged for herself and Catherine two rooms—a chamber with two beds, and a neat adjoining parlor—in a quiet, retired boardinghouse.
(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 In a proud city and rich— A city fair and old, Filled with the world’s most costly things, Of precious stones and gold; Of silks, fine wool, and spiceries, And all that’s bought and sold.—MARY HOWITT.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Richmond was in the commencement of the fashionable season, and was already quite full of gay company.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a proud city and rich— A city fair and old, Filled with the world’s most costly things, Of precious stones and gold; Of silks, fine wool, and spiceries, And all that’s bought and sold.—MARY HOWITT.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading On her arrival at Richmond, Mrs. Clifton engaged for herself and Catherine two rooms—a chamber with two beds, and a neat adjoining parlor—in a quiet, retired boardinghouse.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Captain Clifton had not yet arrived, but was daily expected.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On her arrival at Richmond, Mrs. Clifton engaged for herself and Catherine two rooms—a chamber with two beds, and a neat adjoining parlor—in a quiet, retired boardinghouse.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading On her arrival at Richmond, Mrs. Clifton engaged for herself and Catherine two rooms—a chamber with two beds, and a neat adjoining parlor—in a quiet, retired boardinghouse.
boardinghousenounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋhaʊs/
a private house that provides accommodations and meals for paying guests
From this reading On her arrival at Richmond, Mrs. Clifton engaged for herself and Catherine two rooms—a chamber with two beds, and a neat adjoining parlor—in a quiet, retired boardinghouse.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading In a proud city and rich— A city fair and old, Filled with the world’s most costly things, Of precious stones and gold; Of silks, fine wool, and spiceries, And all that’s bought and sold.—MARY HOWITT.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Captain Clifton had not yet arrived, but was daily expected.
CabellnounUS /kɑːˈbel/
United States writer of satirical novels (1879-1958)
From this reading Miss Clifton was the guest of Mrs. Cabell, in the most fashionable quarter of the city.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Clifton had not yet arrived, but was daily expected.
CatherinenounUS /ˈkæθərən/
first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading On her arrival at Richmond, Mrs. Clifton engaged for herself and Catherine two rooms—a chamber with two beds, and a neat adjoining parlor—in a quiet, retired boardinghouse.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading On her arrival at Richmond, Mrs. Clifton engaged for herself and Catherine two rooms—a chamber with two beds, and a neat adjoining parlor—in a quiet, retired boardinghouse.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In a proud city and rich— A city fair and old, Filled with the world’s most costly things, Of precious stones and gold; Of silks, fine wool, and spiceries, And all that’s bought and sold.—MARY HOWITT.
Clifton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On her arrival at Richmond, Mrs. Clifton engaged for herself and Catherine two rooms—a chamber with two beds, and a neat adjoining parlor—in a quiet, retired boardinghouse.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading Richmond was in the commencement of the fashionable season, and was already quite full of gay company.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Richmond was in the commencement of the fashionable season, and was already quite full of gay company.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading In a proud city and rich— A city fair and old, Filled with the world’s most costly things, Of precious stones and gold; Of silks, fine wool, and spiceries, And all that’s bought and sold.—MARY HOWITT.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Captain Clifton had not yet arrived, but was daily expected.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading On her arrival at Richmond, Mrs. Clifton engaged for herself and Catherine two rooms—a chamber with two beds, and a neat adjoining parlor—in a quiet, retired boardinghouse.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Captain Clifton had not yet arrived, but was daily expected.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading In a proud city and rich— A city fair and old, Filled with the world’s most costly things, Of precious stones and gold; Of silks, fine wool, and spiceries, And all that’s bought and sold.—MARY HOWITT.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Miss Clifton was the guest of Mrs. Cabell, in the most fashionable quarter of the city.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading In a proud city and rich— A city fair and old, Filled with the world’s most costly things, Of precious stones and gold; Of silks, fine wool, and spiceries, And all that’s bought and sold.—MARY HOWITT.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading In a proud city and rich— A city fair and old, Filled with the world’s most costly things, Of precious stones and gold; Of silks, fine wool, and spiceries, And all that’s bought and sold.—MARY HOWITT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On her arrival at Richmond, Mrs. Clifton engaged for herself and Catherine two rooms—a chamber with two beds, and a neat adjoining parlor—in a quiet, retired boardinghouse.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Richmond was in the commencement of the fashionable season, and was already quite full of gay company.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Richmond was in the commencement of the fashionable season, and was already quite full of gay company.
coins made of gold
From this reading In a proud city and rich— A city fair and old, Filled with the world’s most costly things, Of precious stones and gold; Of silks, fine wool, and spiceries, And all that’s bought and sold.—MARY HOWITT.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Miss Clifton was the guest of Mrs. Cabell, in the most fashionable quarter of the city.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Captain Clifton had not yet arrived, but was daily expected.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On her arrival at Richmond, Mrs. Clifton engaged for herself and Catherine two rooms—a chamber with two beds, and a neat adjoining parlor—in a quiet, retired boardinghouse.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading On her arrival at Richmond, Mrs. Clifton engaged for herself and Catherine two rooms—a chamber with two beds, and a neat adjoining parlor—in a quiet, retired boardinghouse.
HOWITT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a proud city and rich— A city fair and old, Filled with the world’s most costly things, Of precious stones and gold; Of silks, fine wool, and spiceries, And all that’s bought and sold.—MARY HOWITT.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a proud city and rich— A city fair and old, Filled with the world’s most costly things, Of precious stones and gold; Of silks, fine wool, and spiceries, And all that’s bought and sold.—MARY HOWITT.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading In a proud city and rich— A city fair and old, Filled with the world’s most costly things, Of precious stones and gold; Of silks, fine wool, and spiceries, And all that’s bought and sold.—MARY HOWITT.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Clifton was the guest of Mrs. Cabell, in the most fashionable quarter of the city.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In a proud city and rich— A city fair and old, Filled with the world’s most costly things, Of precious stones and gold; Of silks, fine wool, and spiceries, And all that’s bought and sold.—MARY HOWITT.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading On her arrival at Richmond, Mrs. Clifton engaged for herself and Catherine two rooms—a chamber with two beds, and a neat adjoining parlor—in a quiet, retired boardinghouse.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading On her arrival at Richmond, Mrs. Clifton engaged for herself and Catherine two rooms—a chamber with two beds, and a neat adjoining parlor—in a quiet, retired boardinghouse.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Captain Clifton had not yet arrived, but was daily expected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a proud city and rich— A city fair and old, Filled with the world’s most costly things, Of precious stones and gold; Of silks, fine wool, and spiceries, And all that’s bought and sold.—MARY HOWITT.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In a proud city and rich— A city fair and old, Filled with the world’s most costly things, Of precious stones and gold; Of silks, fine wool, and spiceries, And all that’s bought and sold.—MARY HOWITT.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On her arrival at Richmond, Mrs. Clifton engaged for herself and Catherine two rooms—a chamber with two beds, and a neat adjoining parlor—in a quiet, retired boardinghouse.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading On her arrival at Richmond, Mrs. Clifton engaged for herself and Catherine two rooms—a chamber with two beds, and a neat adjoining parlor—in a quiet, retired boardinghouse.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading In a proud city and rich— A city fair and old, Filled with the world’s most costly things, Of precious stones and gold; Of silks, fine wool, and spiceries, And all that’s bought and sold.—MARY HOWITT.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading In a proud city and rich— A city fair and old, Filled with the world’s most costly things, Of precious stones and gold; Of silks, fine wool, and spiceries, And all that’s bought and sold.—MARY HOWITT.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Miss Clifton was the guest of Mrs. Cabell, in the most fashionable quarter of the city.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading On her arrival at Richmond, Mrs. Clifton engaged for herself and Catherine two rooms—a chamber with two beds, and a neat adjoining parlor—in a quiet, retired boardinghouse.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Richmond was in the commencement of the fashionable season, and was already quite full of gay company.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading On her arrival at Richmond, Mrs. Clifton engaged for herself and Catherine two rooms—a chamber with two beds, and a neat adjoining parlor—in a quiet, retired boardinghouse.
possessing material wealth
From this reading In a proud city and rich— A city fair and old, Filled with the world’s most costly things, Of precious stones and gold; Of silks, fine wool, and spiceries, And all that’s bought and sold.—MARY HOWITT.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading On her arrival at Richmond, Mrs. Clifton engaged for herself and Catherine two rooms—a chamber with two beds, and a neat adjoining parlor—in a quiet, retired boardinghouse.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading On her arrival at Richmond, Mrs. Clifton engaged for herself and Catherine two rooms—a chamber with two beds, and a neat adjoining parlor—in a quiet, retired boardinghouse.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Richmond was in the commencement of the fashionable season, and was already quite full of gay company.
silksnounUS /sɪlks/
the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable
From this reading In a proud city and rich— A city fair and old, Filled with the world’s most costly things, Of precious stones and gold; Of silks, fine wool, and spiceries, And all that’s bought and sold.—MARY HOWITT.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading In a proud city and rich— A city fair and old, Filled with the world’s most costly things, Of precious stones and gold; Of silks, fine wool, and spiceries, And all that’s bought and sold.—MARY HOWITT.
spiceries
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a proud city and rich— A city fair and old, Filled with the world’s most costly things, Of precious stones and gold; Of silks, fine wool, and spiceries, And all that’s bought and sold.—MARY HOWITT.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading In a proud city and rich— A city fair and old, Filled with the world’s most costly things, Of precious stones and gold; Of silks, fine wool, and spiceries, And all that’s bought and sold.—MARY HOWITT.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a proud city and rich— A city fair and old, Filled with the world’s most costly things, Of precious stones and gold; Of silks, fine wool, and spiceries, And all that’s bought and sold.—MARY HOWITT.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a proud city and rich— A city fair and old, Filled with the world’s most costly things, Of precious stones and gold; Of silks, fine wool, and spiceries, And all that’s bought and sold.—MARY HOWITT.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In a proud city and rich— A city fair and old, Filled with the world’s most costly things, Of precious stones and gold; Of silks, fine wool, and spiceries, And all that’s bought and sold.—MARY HOWITT.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On her arrival at Richmond, Mrs. Clifton engaged for herself and Catherine two rooms—a chamber with two beds, and a neat adjoining parlor—in a quiet, retired boardinghouse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Clifton was the guest of Mrs. Cabell, in the most fashionable quarter of the city.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In a proud city and rich— A city fair and old, Filled with the world’s most costly things, Of precious stones and gold; Of silks, fine wool, and spiceries, And all that’s bought and sold.—MARY HOWITT.
woolnounUS /wʊl/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading In a proud city and rich— A city fair and old, Filled with the world’s most costly things, Of precious stones and gold; Of silks, fine wool, and spiceries, And all that’s bought and sold.—MARY HOWITT.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In a proud city and rich— A city fair and old, Filled with the world’s most costly things, Of precious stones and gold; Of silks, fine wool, and spiceries, And all that’s bought and sold.—MARY HOWITT.
but in spite of that
From this reading Captain Clifton had not yet arrived, but was daily expected.
