used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If Flossie respected Ada because of her knowledge of dress, and her remarkable insight into the ways of gentlemen, Ada admired Flossie because of the engagement, which, after all, was not (like some girls' engagements) an airy possibility or a fiction, but an accomplished fact.
highly skilled
From this reading If Flossie respected Ada because of her knowledge of dress, and her remarkable insight into the ways of gentlemen, Ada admired Flossie because of the engagement, which, after all, was not (like some girls' engagements) an airy possibility or a fiction, but an accomplished fact.
AdanounUS /ˈeɪdə/
an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia
From this reading If, much to Rickman's regret, Flossie did not take kindly to Miss Roots, very soon after her engagement she discovered her bosom friend in Miss Ada Bishop.
regarded with admiration
From this reading If Flossie respected Ada because of her knowledge of dress, and her remarkable insight into the ways of gentlemen, Ada admired Flossie because of the engagement, which, after all, was not (like some girls' engagements) an airy possibility or a fiction, but an accomplished fact.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading If, much to Rickman's regret, Flossie did not take kindly to Miss Roots, very soon after her engagement she discovered her bosom friend in Miss Ada Bishop.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading If Flossie respected Ada because of her knowledge of dress, and her remarkable insight into the ways of gentlemen, Ada admired Flossie because of the engagement, which, after all, was not (like some girls' engagements) an airy possibility or a fiction, but an accomplished fact.
(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 If Flossie respected Ada because of her knowledge of dress, and her remarkable insight into the ways of gentlemen, Ada admired Flossie because of the engagement, which, after all, was not (like some girls' engagements) an airy possibility or a fiction, but an accomplished fact.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If Flossie respected Ada because of her knowledge of dress, and her remarkable insight into the ways of gentlemen, Ada admired Flossie because of the engagement, which, after all, was not (like some girls' engagements) an airy possibility or a fiction, but an accomplished fact.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If Flossie respected Ada because of her knowledge of dress, and her remarkable insight into the ways of gentlemen, Ada admired Flossie because of the engagement, which, after all, was not (like some girls' engagements) an airy possibility or a fiction, but an accomplished fact.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The friendship was not founded, as are so many feminine attachments, upon fantasy or caprice, but rested securely on the enduring commonplace.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The friendship was not founded, as are so many feminine attachments, upon fantasy or caprice, but rested securely on the enduring commonplace.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading This attachment, together with the firm possession of Keith, helped to tide Flossie over the tedium of waiting.
attachmentsnounUS /əˈtætʃmənts/
plural of “attachment” — a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading The friendship was not founded, as are so many feminine attachments, upon fantasy or caprice, but rested securely on the enduring commonplace.
for the reason that
From this reading If Flossie respected Ada because of her knowledge of dress, and her remarkable insight into the ways of gentlemen, Ada admired Flossie because of the engagement, which, after all, was not (like some girls' engagements) an airy possibility or a fiction, but an accomplished fact.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading If, much to Rickman's regret, Flossie did not take kindly to Miss Roots, very soon after her engagement she discovered her bosom friend in Miss Ada Bishop.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading If, much to Rickman's regret, Flossie did not take kindly to Miss Roots, very soon after her engagement she discovered her bosom friend in Miss Ada Bishop.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The friendship was not founded, as are so many feminine attachments, upon fantasy or caprice, but rested securely on the enduring commonplace.
capricenounUS /kəˈpriːs/
a sudden desire
From this reading The friendship was not founded, as are so many feminine attachments, upon fantasy or caprice, but rested securely on the enduring commonplace.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading The friendship was not founded, as are so many feminine attachments, upon fantasy or caprice, but rested securely on the enduring commonplace.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Only one thing was wanting to complete her happiness, and even that the thoughtful gods provided.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If, much to Rickman's regret, Flossie did not take kindly to Miss Roots, very soon after her engagement she discovered her bosom friend in Miss Ada Bishop.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading If, much to Rickman's regret, Flossie did not take kindly to Miss Roots, very soon after her engagement she discovered her bosom friend in Miss Ada Bishop.
put on clothes
From this reading If Flossie respected Ada because of her knowledge of dress, and her remarkable insight into the ways of gentlemen, Ada admired Flossie because of the engagement, which, after all, was not (like some girls' engagements) an airy possibility or a fiction, but an accomplished fact.
enduringadjectiveUS /enˈdjʊrɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading The friendship was not founded, as are so many feminine attachments, upon fantasy or caprice, but rested securely on the enduring commonplace.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading If, much to Rickman's regret, Flossie did not take kindly to Miss Roots, very soon after her engagement she discovered her bosom friend in Miss Ada Bishop.
engagementsnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənts/
plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading If Flossie respected Ada because of her knowledge of dress, and her remarkable insight into the ways of gentlemen, Ada admired Flossie because of the engagement, which, after all, was not (like some girls' engagements) an airy possibility or a fiction, but an accomplished fact.
divisible by two
From this reading Only one thing was wanting to complete her happiness, and even that the thoughtful gods provided.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading If Flossie respected Ada because of her knowledge of dress, and her remarkable insight into the ways of gentlemen, Ada admired Flossie because of the engagement, which, after all, was not (like some girls' engagements) an airy possibility or a fiction, but an accomplished fact.
fantasynounUS /ˈfæntəsi/
imagination unrestricted by reality
From this reading The friendship was not founded, as are so many feminine attachments, upon fantasy or caprice, but rested securely on the enduring commonplace.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading The friendship was not founded, as are so many feminine attachments, upon fantasy or caprice, but rested securely on the enduring commonplace.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading If Flossie respected Ada because of her knowledge of dress, and her remarkable insight into the ways of gentlemen, Ada admired Flossie because of the engagement, which, after all, was not (like some girls' engagements) an airy possibility or a fiction, but an accomplished fact.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading This attachment, together with the firm possession of Keith, helped to tide Flossie over the tedium of waiting.
Flossie
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From this reading If, much to Rickman's regret, Flossie did not take kindly to Miss Roots, very soon after her engagement she discovered her bosom friend in Miss Ada Bishop.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading The friendship was not founded, as are so many feminine attachments, upon fantasy or caprice, but rested securely on the enduring commonplace.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading If, much to Rickman's regret, Flossie did not take kindly to Miss Roots, very soon after her engagement she discovered her bosom friend in Miss Ada Bishop.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading The friendship was not founded, as are so many feminine attachments, upon fantasy or caprice, but rested securely on the enduring commonplace.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading If Flossie respected Ada because of her knowledge of dress, and her remarkable insight into the ways of gentlemen, Ada admired Flossie because of the engagement, which, after all, was not (like some girls' engagements) an airy possibility or a fiction, but an accomplished fact.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading If Flossie respected Ada because of her knowledge of dress, and her remarkable insight into the ways of gentlemen, Ada admired Flossie because of the engagement, which, after all, was not (like some girls' engagements) an airy possibility or a fiction, but an accomplished fact.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Only one thing was wanting to complete her happiness, and even that the thoughtful gods provided.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Only one thing was wanting to complete her happiness, and even that the thoughtful gods provided.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading This attachment, together with the firm possession of Keith, helped to tide Flossie over the tedium of waiting.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If, much to Rickman's regret, Flossie did not take kindly to Miss Roots, very soon after her engagement she discovered her bosom friend in Miss Ada Bishop.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If, much to Rickman's regret, Flossie did not take kindly to Miss Roots, very soon after her engagement she discovered her bosom friend in Miss Ada Bishop.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If, much to Rickman's regret, Flossie did not take kindly to Miss Roots, very soon after her engagement she discovered her bosom friend in Miss Ada Bishop.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading If Flossie respected Ada because of her knowledge of dress, and her remarkable insight into the ways of gentlemen, Ada admired Flossie because of the engagement, which, after all, was not (like some girls' engagements) an airy possibility or a fiction, but an accomplished fact.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If Flossie respected Ada because of her knowledge of dress, and her remarkable insight into the ways of gentlemen, Ada admired Flossie because of the engagement, which, after all, was not (like some girls' engagements) an airy possibility or a fiction, but an accomplished fact.
Keith
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This attachment, together with the firm possession of Keith, helped to tide Flossie over the tedium of waiting.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading If, much to Rickman's regret, Flossie did not take kindly to Miss Roots, very soon after her engagement she discovered her bosom friend in Miss Ada Bishop.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading If Flossie respected Ada because of her knowledge of dress, and her remarkable insight into the ways of gentlemen, Ada admired Flossie because of the engagement, which, after all, was not (like some girls' engagements) an airy possibility or a fiction, but an accomplished fact.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading If Flossie respected Ada because of her knowledge of dress, and her remarkable insight into the ways of gentlemen, Ada admired Flossie because of the engagement, which, after all, was not (like some girls' engagements) an airy possibility or a fiction, but an accomplished fact.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The friendship was not founded, as are so many feminine attachments, upon fantasy or caprice, but rested securely on the enduring commonplace.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading If, much to Rickman's regret, Flossie did not take kindly to Miss Roots, very soon after her engagement she discovered her bosom friend in Miss Ada Bishop.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading If, much to Rickman's regret, Flossie did not take kindly to Miss Roots, very soon after her engagement she discovered her bosom friend in Miss Ada Bishop.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If, much to Rickman's regret, Flossie did not take kindly to Miss Roots, very soon after her engagement she discovered her bosom friend in Miss Ada Bishop.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If Flossie respected Ada because of her knowledge of dress, and her remarkable insight into the ways of gentlemen, Ada admired Flossie because of the engagement, which, after all, was not (like some girls' engagements) an airy possibility or a fiction, but an accomplished fact.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The friendship was not founded, as are so many feminine attachments, upon fantasy or caprice, but rested securely on the enduring commonplace.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Only one thing was wanting to complete her happiness, and even that the thoughtful gods provided.
and nothing more
From this reading Only one thing was wanting to complete her happiness, and even that the thoughtful gods provided.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The friendship was not founded, as are so many feminine attachments, upon fantasy or caprice, but rested securely on the enduring commonplace.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This attachment, together with the firm possession of Keith, helped to tide Flossie over the tedium of waiting.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading This attachment, together with the firm possession of Keith, helped to tide Flossie over the tedium of waiting.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading If Flossie respected Ada because of her knowledge of dress, and her remarkable insight into the ways of gentlemen, Ada admired Flossie because of the engagement, which, after all, was not (like some girls' engagements) an airy possibility or a fiction, but an accomplished fact.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Only one thing was wanting to complete her happiness, and even that the thoughtful gods provided.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading If, much to Rickman's regret, Flossie did not take kindly to Miss Roots, very soon after her engagement she discovered her bosom friend in Miss Ada Bishop.
unusual or striking
From this reading If Flossie respected Ada because of her knowledge of dress, and her remarkable insight into the ways of gentlemen, Ada admired Flossie because of the engagement, which, after all, was not (like some girls' engagements) an airy possibility or a fiction, but an accomplished fact.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading If Flossie respected Ada because of her knowledge of dress, and her remarkable insight into the ways of gentlemen, Ada admired Flossie because of the engagement, which, after all, was not (like some girls' engagements) an airy possibility or a fiction, but an accomplished fact.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading The friendship was not founded, as are so many feminine attachments, upon fantasy or caprice, but rested securely on the enduring commonplace.
Rickman's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If, much to Rickman's regret, Flossie did not take kindly to Miss Roots, very soon after her engagement she discovered her bosom friend in Miss Ada Bishop.
RootsnounUS /ruːts/
the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
From this reading If, much to Rickman's regret, Flossie did not take kindly to Miss Roots, very soon after her engagement she discovered her bosom friend in Miss Ada Bishop.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading The friendship was not founded, as are so many feminine attachments, upon fantasy or caprice, but rested securely on the enduring commonplace.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If, much to Rickman's regret, Flossie did not take kindly to Miss Roots, very soon after her engagement she discovered her bosom friend in Miss Ada Bishop.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The friendship was not founded, as are so many feminine attachments, upon fantasy or caprice, but rested securely on the enduring commonplace.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If Flossie respected Ada because of her knowledge of dress, and her remarkable insight into the ways of gentlemen, Ada admired Flossie because of the engagement, which, after all, was not (like some girls' engagements) an airy possibility or a fiction, but an accomplished fact.
in the near future
From this reading If, much to Rickman's regret, Flossie did not take kindly to Miss Roots, very soon after her engagement she discovered her bosom friend in Miss Ada Bishop.
carry out
From this reading If, much to Rickman's regret, Flossie did not take kindly to Miss Roots, very soon after her engagement she discovered her bosom friend in Miss Ada Bishop.
tediumnounUS /ˈtiːdiəm/
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
From this reading This attachment, together with the firm possession of Keith, helped to tide Flossie over the tedium of waiting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Only one thing was wanting to complete her happiness, and even that the thoughtful gods provided.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The friendship was not founded, as are so many feminine attachments, upon fantasy or caprice, but rested securely on the enduring commonplace.
a special situation
From this reading Only one thing was wanting to complete her happiness, and even that the thoughtful gods provided.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This attachment, together with the firm possession of Keith, helped to tide Flossie over the tedium of waiting.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading Only one thing was wanting to complete her happiness, and even that the thoughtful gods provided.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading This attachment, together with the firm possession of Keith, helped to tide Flossie over the tedium of waiting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If, much to Rickman's regret, Flossie did not take kindly to Miss Roots, very soon after her engagement she discovered her bosom friend in Miss Ada Bishop.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading This attachment, together with the firm possession of Keith, helped to tide Flossie over the tedium of waiting.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The friendship was not founded, as are so many feminine attachments, upon fantasy or caprice, but rested securely on the enduring commonplace.
precisely as stated
From this reading If, much to Rickman's regret, Flossie did not take kindly to Miss Roots, very soon after her engagement she discovered her bosom friend in Miss Ada Bishop.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading This attachment, together with the firm possession of Keith, helped to tide Flossie over the tedium of waiting.
nonexistent
From this reading Only one thing was wanting to complete her happiness, and even that the thoughtful gods provided.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The friendship was not founded, as are so many feminine attachments, upon fantasy or caprice, but rested securely on the enduring commonplace.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading If Flossie respected Ada because of her knowledge of dress, and her remarkable insight into the ways of gentlemen, Ada admired Flossie because of the engagement, which, after all, was not (like some girls' engagements) an airy possibility or a fiction, but an accomplished fact.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If Flossie respected Ada because of her knowledge of dress, and her remarkable insight into the ways of gentlemen, Ada admired Flossie because of the engagement, which, after all, was not (like some girls' engagements) an airy possibility or a fiction, but an accomplished fact.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This attachment, together with the firm possession of Keith, helped to tide Flossie over the tedium of waiting.
