used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nevertheless, he decided that a blue tie would look better, and was very particular in arranging it.
consider or hold as true
From this reading His refusal to accept part of her fortune was a very flimsy device; it simply meant he hoped to get all of it.
(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 His refusal to accept part of her fortune was a very flimsy device; it simply meant he hoped to get all of it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She pointed out to herself the undeniable fact that Billy, having formerly refused to marry her--oh, ignominy!--seemed pleasant-spoken enough, now that she had become an heiress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nevertheless, he decided that a blue tie would look better, and was very particular in arranging it.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading Nevertheless, he decided that a blue tie would look better, and was very particular in arranging it.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading At the same moment Margaret stood before her mirror and tidied her hair for luncheon and assured her image in the glass that she was a weak-minded fool.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same moment Margaret stood before her mirror and tidied her hair for luncheon and assured her image in the glass that she was a weak-minded fool.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She pointed out to herself the undeniable fact that Billy, having formerly refused to marry her--oh, ignominy!--seemed pleasant-spoken enough, now that she had become an heiress.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading At the same moment Margaret stood before her mirror and tidied her hair for luncheon and assured her image in the glass that she was a weak-minded fool.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Nevertheless, he decided that a blue tie would look better, and was very particular in arranging it.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading She pointed out to herself the undeniable fact that Billy, having formerly refused to marry her--oh, ignominy!--seemed pleasant-spoken enough, now that she had become an heiress.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Nevertheless, he decided that a blue tie would look better, and was very particular in arranging it.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Nevertheless, he decided that a blue tie would look better, and was very particular in arranging it.
devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
From this reading His refusal to accept part of her fortune was a very flimsy device; it simply meant he hoped to get all of it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Oh, he did, did he!
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She pointed out to herself the undeniable fact that Billy, having formerly refused to marry her--oh, ignominy!--seemed pleasant-spoken enough, now that she had become an heiress.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading She pointed out to herself the undeniable fact that Billy, having formerly refused to marry her--oh, ignominy!--seemed pleasant-spoken enough, now that she had become an heiress.
flimsyadjectiveUS /ˈflɪmzi/
lacking solidity or strength
From this reading His refusal to accept part of her fortune was a very flimsy device; it simply meant he hoped to get all of it.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading At the same moment Margaret stood before her mirror and tidied her hair for luncheon and assured her image in the glass that she was a weak-minded fool.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the same moment Margaret stood before her mirror and tidied her hair for luncheon and assured her image in the glass that she was a weak-minded fool.
at a previous time
From this reading She pointed out to herself the undeniable fact that Billy, having formerly refused to marry her--oh, ignominy!--seemed pleasant-spoken enough, now that she had become an heiress.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading His refusal to accept part of her fortune was a very flimsy device; it simply meant he hoped to get all of it.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading His refusal to accept part of her fortune was a very flimsy device; it simply meant he hoped to get all of it.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading At the same moment Margaret stood before her mirror and tidied her hair for luncheon and assured her image in the glass that she was a weak-minded fool.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She pointed out to herself the undeniable fact that Billy, having formerly refused to marry her--oh, ignominy!--seemed pleasant-spoken enough, now that she had become an heiress.
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 At the same moment Margaret stood before her mirror and tidied her hair for luncheon and assured her image in the glass that she was a weak-minded fool.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She pointed out to herself the undeniable fact that Billy, having formerly refused to marry her--oh, ignominy!--seemed pleasant-spoken enough, now that she had become an heiress.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nevertheless, he decided that a blue tie would look better, and was very particular in arranging it.
heiressnounUS /ˈerəs/
a female heir
From this reading She pointed out to herself the undeniable fact that Billy, having formerly refused to marry her--oh, ignominy!--seemed pleasant-spoken enough, now that she had become an heiress.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At the same moment Margaret stood before her mirror and tidied her hair for luncheon and assured her image in the glass that she was a weak-minded fool.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She pointed out to herself the undeniable fact that Billy, having formerly refused to marry her--oh, ignominy!--seemed pleasant-spoken enough, now that she had become an heiress.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His refusal to accept part of her fortune was a very flimsy device; it simply meant he hoped to get all of it.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading His refusal to accept part of her fortune was a very flimsy device; it simply meant he hoped to get all of it.
ignominynounUS /ˈɪɡnoʊmɪni/
a state of dishonor
From this reading She pointed out to herself the undeniable fact that Billy, having formerly refused to marry her--oh, ignominy!--seemed pleasant-spoken enough, now that she had become an heiress.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading At the same moment Margaret stood before her mirror and tidied her hair for luncheon and assured her image in the glass that she was a weak-minded fool.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nevertheless, he decided that a blue tie would look better, and was very particular in arranging it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, he decided that a blue tie would look better, and was very particular in arranging it.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Nevertheless, he decided that a blue tie would look better, and was very particular in arranging it.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading At the same moment Margaret stood before her mirror and tidied her hair for luncheon and assured her image in the glass that she was a weak-minded fool.
Margaret
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From this reading At the same moment Margaret stood before her mirror and tidied her hair for luncheon and assured her image in the glass that she was a weak-minded fool.
take in marriage
From this reading She pointed out to herself the undeniable fact that Billy, having formerly refused to marry her--oh, ignominy!--seemed pleasant-spoken enough, now that she had become an heiress.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading His refusal to accept part of her fortune was a very flimsy device; it simply meant he hoped to get all of it.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading At the same moment Margaret stood before her mirror and tidied her hair for luncheon and assured her image in the glass that she was a weak-minded fool.
a particular point in time
From this reading At the same moment Margaret stood before her mirror and tidied her hair for luncheon and assured her image in the glass that she was a weak-minded fool.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, he decided that a blue tie would look better, and was very particular in arranging it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She pointed out to herself the undeniable fact that Billy, having formerly refused to marry her--oh, ignominy!--seemed pleasant-spoken enough, now that she had become an heiress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His refusal to accept part of her fortune was a very flimsy device; it simply meant he hoped to get all of it.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading She pointed out to herself the undeniable fact that Billy, having formerly refused to marry her--oh, ignominy!--seemed pleasant-spoken enough, now that she had become an heiress.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She pointed out to herself the undeniable fact that Billy, having formerly refused to marry her--oh, ignominy!--seemed pleasant-spoken enough, now that she had become an heiress.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading His refusal to accept part of her fortune was a very flimsy device; it simply meant he hoped to get all of it.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Nevertheless, he decided that a blue tie would look better, and was very particular in arranging it.
pleasant-spoken
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From this reading She pointed out to herself the undeniable fact that Billy, having formerly refused to marry her--oh, ignominy!--seemed pleasant-spoken enough, now that she had become an heiress.
having a point
From this reading She pointed out to herself the undeniable fact that Billy, having formerly refused to marry her--oh, ignominy!--seemed pleasant-spoken enough, now that she had become an heiress.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading His refusal to accept part of her fortune was a very flimsy device; it simply meant he hoped to get all of it.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading She pointed out to herself the undeniable fact that Billy, having formerly refused to marry her--oh, ignominy!--seemed pleasant-spoken enough, now that she had become an heiress.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same moment Margaret stood before her mirror and tidied her hair for luncheon and assured her image in the glass that she was a weak-minded fool.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She pointed out to herself the undeniable fact that Billy, having formerly refused to marry her--oh, ignominy!--seemed pleasant-spoken enough, now that she had become an heiress.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the same moment Margaret stood before her mirror and tidied her hair for luncheon and assured her image in the glass that she was a weak-minded fool.
and nothing more
From this reading His refusal to accept part of her fortune was a very flimsy device; it simply meant he hoped to get all of it.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading At the same moment Margaret stood before her mirror and tidied her hair for luncheon and assured her image in the glass that she was a weak-minded fool.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nevertheless, he decided that a blue tie would look better, and was very particular in arranging it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the same moment Margaret stood before her mirror and tidied her hair for luncheon and assured her image in the glass that she was a weak-minded fool.
tidied
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From this reading At the same moment Margaret stood before her mirror and tidied her hair for luncheon and assured her image in the glass that she was a weak-minded fool.
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 Nevertheless, he decided that a blue tie would look better, and was very particular in arranging it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She pointed out to herself the undeniable fact that Billy, having formerly refused to marry her--oh, ignominy!--seemed pleasant-spoken enough, now that she had become an heiress.
undeniableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbəl/
not possible to deny
From this reading She pointed out to herself the undeniable fact that Billy, having formerly refused to marry her--oh, ignominy!--seemed pleasant-spoken enough, now that she had become an heiress.
precisely as stated
From this reading Nevertheless, he decided that a blue tie would look better, and was very particular in arranging it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nevertheless, he decided that a blue tie would look better, and was very particular in arranging it.
weak-minded
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From this reading At the same moment Margaret stood before her mirror and tidied her hair for luncheon and assured her image in the glass that she was a weak-minded fool.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nevertheless, he decided that a blue tie would look better, and was very particular in arranging it.
