used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For Henrietta Webb was a striking-looking woman,—only her Bostonian restraint kept her from being a stunning one.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Tall, but very graceful, muscular, yet strictly feminine, her demeanor was marked by a calm composure, that was absolutely unshakable.
(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 She ruled herself, as she did all with whom she came in contact; she dominated every phase and circumstance of her life and that of the household.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HENRIETTA TELEPHONES She made an impressive picture, as she swept the telephone from its little table, even while she sank into the attendant chair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She ruled herself, as she did all with whom she came in contact; she dominated every phase and circumstance of her life and that of the household.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HENRIETTA TELEPHONES She made an impressive picture, as she swept the telephone from its little table, even while she sank into the attendant chair.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading HENRIETTA TELEPHONES She made an impressive picture, as she swept the telephone from its little table, even while she sank into the attendant chair.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Mistress of herself, though china fall,” would be a true but an inadequate comment on Miss Webb’s self-control.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For Henrietta Webb was a striking-looking woman,—only her Bostonian restraint kept her from being a stunning one.
BostoniannounUS /ˌbɔːˈstoʊniən/
a native or resident of Boston
From this reading For Henrietta Webb was a striking-looking woman,—only her Bostonian restraint kept her from being a stunning one.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tall, but very graceful, muscular, yet strictly feminine, her demeanor was marked by a calm composure, that was absolutely unshakable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Tall, but very graceful, muscular, yet strictly feminine, her demeanor was marked by a calm composure, that was absolutely unshakable.
make calm or still
From this reading Tall, but very graceful, muscular, yet strictly feminine, her demeanor was marked by a calm composure, that was absolutely unshakable.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She ruled herself, as she did all with whom she came in contact; she dominated every phase and circumstance of her life and that of the household.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading HENRIETTA TELEPHONES She made an impressive picture, as she swept the telephone from its little table, even while she sank into the attendant chair.
chinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading “Mistress of herself, though china fall,” would be a true but an inadequate comment on Miss Webb’s self-control.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading She ruled herself, as she did all with whom she came in contact; she dominated every phase and circumstance of her life and that of the household.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading “Mistress of herself, though china fall,” would be a true but an inadequate comment on Miss Webb’s self-control.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Tall, but very graceful, muscular, yet strictly feminine, her demeanor was marked by a calm composure, that was absolutely unshakable.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading She ruled herself, as she did all with whom she came in contact; she dominated every phase and circumstance of her life and that of the household.
demeanornounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Tall, but very graceful, muscular, yet strictly feminine, her demeanor was marked by a calm composure, that was absolutely unshakable.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She ruled herself, as she did all with whom she came in contact; she dominated every phase and circumstance of her life and that of the household.
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading She ruled herself, as she did all with whom she came in contact; she dominated every phase and circumstance of her life and that of the household.
divisible by two
From this reading HENRIETTA TELEPHONES She made an impressive picture, as she swept the telephone from its little table, even while she sank into the attendant chair.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She ruled herself, as she did all with whom she came in contact; she dominated every phase and circumstance of her life and that of the household.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading “Mistress of herself, though china fall,” would be a true but an inadequate comment on Miss Webb’s self-control.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading Tall, but very graceful, muscular, yet strictly feminine, her demeanor was marked by a calm composure, that was absolutely unshakable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For Henrietta Webb was a striking-looking woman,—only her Bostonian restraint kept her from being a stunning one.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HENRIETTA TELEPHONES She made an impressive picture, as she swept the telephone from its little table, even while she sank into the attendant chair.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Tall, but very graceful, muscular, yet strictly feminine, her demeanor was marked by a calm composure, that was absolutely unshakable.
HENRIETTA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HENRIETTA TELEPHONES She made an impressive picture, as she swept the telephone from its little table, even while she sank into the attendant chair.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For Henrietta Webb was a striking-looking woman,—only her Bostonian restraint kept her from being a stunning one.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Mistress of herself, though china fall,” would be a true but an inadequate comment on Miss Webb’s self-control.
a social unit living together
From this reading She ruled herself, as she did all with whom she came in contact; she dominated every phase and circumstance of her life and that of the household.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading HENRIETTA TELEPHONES She made an impressive picture, as she swept the telephone from its little table, even while she sank into the attendant chair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She ruled herself, as she did all with whom she came in contact; she dominated every phase and circumstance of her life and that of the household.
inadequateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnædəkwət/
lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading “Mistress of herself, though china fall,” would be a true but an inadequate comment on Miss Webb’s self-control.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading HENRIETTA TELEPHONES She made an impressive picture, as she swept the telephone from its little table, even while she sank into the attendant chair.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading HENRIETTA TELEPHONES She made an impressive picture, as she swept the telephone from its little table, even while she sank into the attendant chair.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading For Henrietta Webb was a striking-looking woman,—only her Bostonian restraint kept her from being a stunning one.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She ruled herself, as she did all with whom she came in contact; she dominated every phase and circumstance of her life and that of the household.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading HENRIETTA TELEPHONES She made an impressive picture, as she swept the telephone from its little table, even while she sank into the attendant chair.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading HENRIETTA TELEPHONES She made an impressive picture, as she swept the telephone from its little table, even while she sank into the attendant chair.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Tall, but very graceful, muscular, yet strictly feminine, her demeanor was marked by a calm composure, that was absolutely unshakable.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Mistress of herself, though china fall,” would be a true but an inadequate comment on Miss Webb’s self-control.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading “Mistress of herself, though china fall,” would be a true but an inadequate comment on Miss Webb’s self-control.
muscularadjectiveUS /ˈmʌskjələr/
of or relating to or consisting of muscle
From this reading Tall, but very graceful, muscular, yet strictly feminine, her demeanor was marked by a calm composure, that was absolutely unshakable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Mistress of herself, though china fall,” would be a true but an inadequate comment on Miss Webb’s self-control.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Mistress of herself, though china fall,” would be a true but an inadequate comment on Miss Webb’s self-control.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For Henrietta Webb was a striking-looking woman,—only her Bostonian restraint kept her from being a stunning one.
and nothing more
From this reading For Henrietta Webb was a striking-looking woman,—only her Bostonian restraint kept her from being a stunning one.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading She ruled herself, as she did all with whom she came in contact; she dominated every phase and circumstance of her life and that of the household.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading HENRIETTA TELEPHONES She made an impressive picture, as she swept the telephone from its little table, even while she sank into the attendant chair.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading For Henrietta Webb was a striking-looking woman,—only her Bostonian restraint kept her from being a stunning one.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading She ruled herself, as she did all with whom she came in contact; she dominated every phase and circumstance of her life and that of the household.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading HENRIETTA TELEPHONES She made an impressive picture, as she swept the telephone from its little table, even while she sank into the attendant chair.
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading “Mistress of herself, though china fall,” would be a true but an inadequate comment on Miss Webb’s self-control.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HENRIETTA TELEPHONES She made an impressive picture, as she swept the telephone from its little table, even while she sank into the attendant chair.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading Tall, but very graceful, muscular, yet strictly feminine, her demeanor was marked by a calm composure, that was absolutely unshakable.
striking-looking
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From this reading For Henrietta Webb was a striking-looking woman,—only her Bostonian restraint kept her from being a stunning one.
stunningadjectiveUS /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
commanding attention
From this reading For Henrietta Webb was a striking-looking woman,—only her Bostonian restraint kept her from being a stunning one.
possessing sweep
From this reading HENRIETTA TELEPHONES She made an impressive picture, as she swept the telephone from its little table, even while she sank into the attendant chair.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading HENRIETTA TELEPHONES She made an impressive picture, as she swept the telephone from its little table, even while she sank into the attendant chair.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Tall, but very graceful, muscular, yet strictly feminine, her demeanor was marked by a calm composure, that was absolutely unshakable.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading HENRIETTA TELEPHONES She made an impressive picture, as she swept the telephone from its little table, even while she sank into the attendant chair.
TELEPHONESnounUS /ˈteləfoʊnz/
plural of “telephone” — electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading HENRIETTA TELEPHONES She made an impressive picture, as she swept the telephone from its little table, even while she sank into the attendant chair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tall, but very graceful, muscular, yet strictly feminine, her demeanor was marked by a calm composure, that was absolutely unshakable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HENRIETTA TELEPHONES She made an impressive picture, as she swept the telephone from its little table, even while she sank into the attendant chair.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Mistress of herself, though china fall,” would be a true but an inadequate comment on Miss Webb’s self-control.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “Mistress of herself, though china fall,” would be a true but an inadequate comment on Miss Webb’s self-control.
unshakableadjectiveUS /ənˈʃeɪkəbəl/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Tall, but very graceful, muscular, yet strictly feminine, her demeanor was marked by a calm composure, that was absolutely unshakable.
precisely as stated
From this reading Tall, but very graceful, muscular, yet strictly feminine, her demeanor was marked by a calm composure, that was absolutely unshakable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For Henrietta Webb was a striking-looking woman,—only her Bostonian restraint kept her from being a stunning one.
WebbnounUS /web/
English writer and a central member of the Fabian Society (1858-1943)
From this reading For Henrietta Webb was a striking-looking woman,—only her Bostonian restraint kept her from being a stunning one.
Webb'snounUS /webz/
possessive form of “webb” — English writer and a central member of the Fabian Society (1858-1943)
From this reading “Mistress of herself, though china fall,” would be a true but an inadequate comment on Miss Webb’s self-control.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading HENRIETTA TELEPHONES She made an impressive picture, as she swept the telephone from its little table, even while she sank into the attendant chair.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She ruled herself, as she did all with whom she came in contact; she dominated every phase and circumstance of her life and that of the household.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She ruled herself, as she did all with whom she came in contact; she dominated every phase and circumstance of her life and that of the household.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading For Henrietta Webb was a striking-looking woman,—only her Bostonian restraint kept her from being a stunning one.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Mistress of herself, though china fall,” would be a true but an inadequate comment on Miss Webb’s self-control.
but in spite of that
From this reading Tall, but very graceful, muscular, yet strictly feminine, her demeanor was marked by a calm composure, that was absolutely unshakable.
