used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Being in the way now of enjoying a talk with Imogene, the ridiculousness of the dress I was in struck me, and I asked Prins, who was clearing the table, whether my own clothes were yet dry.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I TALK WITH MISS IMOGENE DUDLEY ABOUT THE DEATH SHIP.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading "In these things," said I, addressing Imogene in English, whilst I turned my head about to catch a sight of my tails, "I feel like a fool in a carnival.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading What ages this garb represents I cannot conceive, but it surely does not represent less than a century of fashion."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Being in the way now of enjoying a talk with Imogene, the ridiculousness of the dress I was in struck me, and I asked Prins, who was clearing the table, whether my own clothes were yet dry.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading He answered they were hung up in the furnace near the cookhouse, by which I suppose he meant the caboose, and that when they were dry he would bring them to my cabin.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Being in the way now of enjoying a talk with Imogene, the ridiculousness of the dress I was in struck me, and I asked Prins, who was clearing the table, whether my own clothes were yet dry.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being in the way now of enjoying a talk with Imogene, the ridiculousness of the dress I was in struck me, and I asked Prins, who was clearing the table, whether my own clothes were yet dry.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He answered they were hung up in the furnace near the cookhouse, by which I suppose he meant the caboose, and that when they were dry he would bring them to my cabin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading What ages this garb represents I cannot conceive, but it surely does not represent less than a century of fashion."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He answered they were hung up in the furnace near the cookhouse, by which I suppose he meant the caboose, and that when they were dry he would bring them to my cabin.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading He answered they were hung up in the furnace near the cookhouse, by which I suppose he meant the caboose, and that when they were dry he would bring them to my cabin.
caboosenounUS /kəˈbuːs/
the area for food preparation on a ship
From this reading He answered they were hung up in the furnace near the cookhouse, by which I suppose he meant the caboose, and that when they were dry he would bring them to my cabin.
cannot
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From this reading What ages this garb represents I cannot conceive, but it surely does not represent less than a century of fashion."
carnivalnounUS /ˈkɑːrnəvəl/
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
From this reading "In these things," said I, addressing Imogene in English, whilst I turned my head about to catch a sight of my tails, "I feel like a fool in a carnival.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "In these things," said I, addressing Imogene in English, whilst I turned my head about to catch a sight of my tails, "I feel like a fool in a carnival.
a period of 100 years
From this reading What ages this garb represents I cannot conceive, but it surely does not represent less than a century of fashion."
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading Being in the way now of enjoying a talk with Imogene, the ridiculousness of the dress I was in struck me, and I asked Prins, who was clearing the table, whether my own clothes were yet dry.
clothing in general
From this reading Being in the way now of enjoying a talk with Imogene, the ridiculousness of the dress I was in struck me, and I asked Prins, who was clearing the table, whether my own clothes were yet dry.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading What ages this garb represents I cannot conceive, but it surely does not represent less than a century of fashion."
cookhousenoun
the area for food preparation on a ship
From this reading He answered they were hung up in the furnace near the cookhouse, by which I suppose he meant the caboose, and that when they were dry he would bring them to my cabin.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading I TALK WITH MISS IMOGENE DUDLEY ABOUT THE DEATH SHIP.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What ages this garb represents I cannot conceive, but it surely does not represent less than a century of fashion."
put on clothes
From this reading Being in the way now of enjoying a talk with Imogene, the ridiculousness of the dress I was in struck me, and I asked Prins, who was clearing the table, whether my own clothes were yet dry.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Being in the way now of enjoying a talk with Imogene, the ridiculousness of the dress I was in struck me, and I asked Prins, who was clearing the table, whether my own clothes were yet dry.
DUDLEY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I TALK WITH MISS IMOGENE DUDLEY ABOUT THE DEATH SHIP.
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 "In these things," said I, addressing Imogene in English, whilst I turned my head about to catch a sight of my tails, "I feel like a fool in a carnival.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Being in the way now of enjoying a talk with Imogene, the ridiculousness of the dress I was in struck me, and I asked Prins, who was clearing the table, whether my own clothes were yet dry.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading What ages this garb represents I cannot conceive, but it surely does not represent less than a century of fashion."
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "In these things," said I, addressing Imogene in English, whilst I turned my head about to catch a sight of my tails, "I feel like a fool in a carnival.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "In these things," said I, addressing Imogene in English, whilst I turned my head about to catch a sight of my tails, "I feel like a fool in a carnival.
furnacenounUS /ˈfɜːrnəs/
an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
From this reading He answered they were hung up in the furnace near the cookhouse, by which I suppose he meant the caboose, and that when they were dry he would bring them to my cabin.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading What ages this garb represents I cannot conceive, but it surely does not represent less than a century of fashion."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He answered they were hung up in the furnace near the cookhouse, by which I suppose he meant the caboose, and that when they were dry he would bring them to my cabin.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "In these things," said I, addressing Imogene in English, whilst I turned my head about to catch a sight of my tails, "I feel like a fool in a carnival.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading He answered they were hung up in the furnace near the cookhouse, by which I suppose he meant the caboose, and that when they were dry he would bring them to my cabin.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I TALK WITH MISS IMOGENE DUDLEY ABOUT THE DEATH SHIP.
IMOGENE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I TALK WITH MISS IMOGENE DUDLEY ABOUT THE DEATH SHIP.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Being in the way now of enjoying a talk with Imogene, the ridiculousness of the dress I was in struck me, and I asked Prins, who was clearing the table, whether my own clothes were yet dry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What ages this garb represents I cannot conceive, but it surely does not represent less than a century of fashion."
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading What ages this garb represents I cannot conceive, but it surely does not represent less than a century of fashion."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "In these things," said I, addressing Imogene in English, whilst I turned my head about to catch a sight of my tails, "I feel like a fool in a carnival.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Being in the way now of enjoying a talk with Imogene, the ridiculousness of the dress I was in struck me, and I asked Prins, who was clearing the table, whether my own clothes were yet dry.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He answered they were hung up in the furnace near the cookhouse, by which I suppose he meant the caboose, and that when they were dry he would bring them to my cabin.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading I TALK WITH MISS IMOGENE DUDLEY ABOUT THE DEATH SHIP.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Being in the way now of enjoying a talk with Imogene, the ridiculousness of the dress I was in struck me, and I asked Prins, who was clearing the table, whether my own clothes were yet dry.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He answered they were hung up in the furnace near the cookhouse, by which I suppose he meant the caboose, and that when they were dry he would bring them to my cabin.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What ages this garb represents I cannot conceive, but it surely does not represent less than a century of fashion."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Being in the way now of enjoying a talk with Imogene, the ridiculousness of the dress I was in struck me, and I asked Prins, who was clearing the table, whether my own clothes were yet dry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Being in the way now of enjoying a talk with Imogene, the ridiculousness of the dress I was in struck me, and I asked Prins, who was clearing the table, whether my own clothes were yet dry.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Being in the way now of enjoying a talk with Imogene, the ridiculousness of the dress I was in struck me, and I asked Prins, who was clearing the table, whether my own clothes were yet dry.
Prins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Being in the way now of enjoying a talk with Imogene, the ridiculousness of the dress I was in struck me, and I asked Prins, who was clearing the table, whether my own clothes were yet dry.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading What ages this garb represents I cannot conceive, but it surely does not represent less than a century of fashion."
representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading What ages this garb represents I cannot conceive, but it surely does not represent less than a century of fashion."
ridiculousnessnoun
a message whose content is at variance with reason
From this reading Being in the way now of enjoying a talk with Imogene, the ridiculousness of the dress I was in struck me, and I asked Prins, who was clearing the table, whether my own clothes were yet dry.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "In these things," said I, addressing Imogene in English, whilst I turned my head about to catch a sight of my tails, "I feel like a fool in a carnival.
transport commercially
From this reading I TALK WITH MISS IMOGENE DUDLEY ABOUT THE DEATH SHIP.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "In these things," said I, addressing Imogene in English, whilst I turned my head about to catch a sight of my tails, "I feel like a fool in a carnival.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Being in the way now of enjoying a talk with Imogene, the ridiculousness of the dress I was in struck me, and I asked Prins, who was clearing the table, whether my own clothes were yet dry.
express a supposition
From this reading He answered they were hung up in the furnace near the cookhouse, by which I suppose he meant the caboose, and that when they were dry he would bring them to my cabin.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading What ages this garb represents I cannot conceive, but it surely does not represent less than a century of fashion."
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Being in the way now of enjoying a talk with Imogene, the ridiculousness of the dress I was in struck me, and I asked Prins, who was clearing the table, whether my own clothes were yet dry.
tailsnounUS /teɪlz/
formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
From this reading "In these things," said I, addressing Imogene in English, whilst I turned my head about to catch a sight of my tails, "I feel like a fool in a carnival.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I TALK WITH MISS IMOGENE DUDLEY ABOUT THE DEATH SHIP.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading What ages this garb represents I cannot conceive, but it surely does not represent less than a century of fashion."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He answered they were hung up in the furnace near the cookhouse, by which I suppose he meant the caboose, and that when they were dry he would bring them to my cabin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I TALK WITH MISS IMOGENE DUDLEY ABOUT THE DEATH SHIP.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He answered they were hung up in the furnace near the cookhouse, by which I suppose he meant the caboose, and that when they were dry he would bring them to my cabin.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "In these things," said I, addressing Imogene in English, whilst I turned my head about to catch a sight of my tails, "I feel like a fool in a carnival.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He answered they were hung up in the furnace near the cookhouse, by which I suppose he meant the caboose, and that when they were dry he would bring them to my cabin.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "In these things," said I, addressing Imogene in English, whilst I turned my head about to catch a sight of my tails, "I feel like a fool in a carnival.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What ages this garb represents I cannot conceive, but it surely does not represent less than a century of fashion."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He answered they were hung up in the furnace near the cookhouse, by which I suppose he meant the caboose, and that when they were dry he would bring them to my cabin.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "In these things," said I, addressing Imogene in English, whilst I turned my head about to catch a sight of my tails, "I feel like a fool in a carnival.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He answered they were hung up in the furnace near the cookhouse, by which I suppose he meant the caboose, and that when they were dry he would bring them to my cabin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Being in the way now of enjoying a talk with Imogene, the ridiculousness of the dress I was in struck me, and I asked Prins, who was clearing the table, whether my own clothes were yet dry.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Being in the way now of enjoying a talk with Imogene, the ridiculousness of the dress I was in struck me, and I asked Prins, who was clearing the table, whether my own clothes were yet dry.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Being in the way now of enjoying a talk with Imogene, the ridiculousness of the dress I was in struck me, and I asked Prins, who was clearing the table, whether my own clothes were yet dry.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What ages this garb represents I cannot conceive, but it surely does not represent less than a century of fashion."
at the time that
From this reading He answered they were hung up in the furnace near the cookhouse, by which I suppose he meant the caboose, and that when they were dry he would bring them to my cabin.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Being in the way now of enjoying a talk with Imogene, the ridiculousness of the dress I was in struck me, and I asked Prins, who was clearing the table, whether my own clothes were yet dry.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He answered they were hung up in the furnace near the cookhouse, by which I suppose he meant the caboose, and that when they were dry he would bring them to my cabin.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading "In these things," said I, addressing Imogene in English, whilst I turned my head about to catch a sight of my tails, "I feel like a fool in a carnival.
which person or people
From this reading Being in the way now of enjoying a talk with Imogene, the ridiculousness of the dress I was in struck me, and I asked Prins, who was clearing the table, whether my own clothes were yet dry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I TALK WITH MISS IMOGENE DUDLEY ABOUT THE DEATH SHIP.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He answered they were hung up in the furnace near the cookhouse, by which I suppose he meant the caboose, and that when they were dry he would bring them to my cabin.
but in spite of that
From this reading Being in the way now of enjoying a talk with Imogene, the ridiculousness of the dress I was in struck me, and I asked Prins, who was clearing the table, whether my own clothes were yet dry.
