used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And Poppy, standing in the centre of it, huddled in a black brocade tea-gown, a sparse pattern of bluey mauve rosebuds upon it, which hung in limp folds from her bosom to her feet, concealing all the outline of her figure, came perilously near looking dingy likewise.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading I must have your sanction before taking action in respect 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 And Poppy, standing in the centre of it, huddled in a black brocade tea-gown, a sparse pattern of bluey mauve rosebuds upon it, which hung in limp folds from her bosom to her feet, concealing all the outline of her figure, came perilously near looking dingy likewise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But to-day I have come early and without permission, first because I was anxious to assure myself you were really unhurt, and secondly because something has occurred regarding which I wish to consult you.
eagerly desirous
From this reading But to-day I have come early and without permission, first because I was anxious to assure myself you were really unhurt, and secondly because something has occurred regarding which I wish to consult you.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Entering from the blustering wind and keen, fitful sunshine without, the little drawing-room struck Iglesias as both stuffy and dingy.
make certain of
From this reading But to-day I have come early and without permission, first because I was anxious to assure myself you were really unhurt, and secondly because something has occurred regarding which I wish to consult you.
for the reason that
From this reading But to-day I have come early and without permission, first because I was anxious to assure myself you were really unhurt, and secondly because something has occurred regarding which I wish to consult you.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I must have your sanction before taking action in respect of it."
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading And Poppy, standing in the centre of it, huddled in a black brocade tea-gown, a sparse pattern of bluey mauve rosebuds upon it, which hung in limp folds from her bosom to her feet, concealing all the outline of her figure, came perilously near looking dingy likewise.
bluey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And Poppy, standing in the centre of it, huddled in a black brocade tea-gown, a sparse pattern of bluey mauve rosebuds upon it, which hung in limp folds from her bosom to her feet, concealing all the outline of her figure, came perilously near looking dingy likewise.
blusteringadjectiveUS /ˈblʌstərɪŋ/
blowing in violent and abrupt bursts
From this reading Entering from the blustering wind and keen, fitful sunshine without, the little drawing-room struck Iglesias as both stuffy and dingy.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading And Poppy, standing in the centre of it, huddled in a black brocade tea-gown, a sparse pattern of bluey mauve rosebuds upon it, which hung in limp folds from her bosom to her feet, concealing all the outline of her figure, came perilously near looking dingy likewise.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Entering from the blustering wind and keen, fitful sunshine without, the little drawing-room struck Iglesias as both stuffy and dingy.
brocadenounUS /broʊˈkeɪd/
thick heavy expensive material with a raised pattern
From this reading And Poppy, standing in the centre of it, huddled in a black brocade tea-gown, a sparse pattern of bluey mauve rosebuds upon it, which hung in limp folds from her bosom to her feet, concealing all the outline of her figure, came perilously near looking dingy likewise.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to-day I have come early and without permission, first because I was anxious to assure myself you were really unhurt, and secondly because something has occurred regarding which I wish to consult you.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I did not call yesterday," Iglesias said, "in consequence of your prohibitory telegram.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And Poppy, standing in the centre of it, huddled in a black brocade tea-gown, a sparse pattern of bluey mauve rosebuds upon it, which hung in limp folds from her bosom to her feet, concealing all the outline of her figure, came perilously near looking dingy likewise.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading And Poppy, standing in the centre of it, huddled in a black brocade tea-gown, a sparse pattern of bluey mauve rosebuds upon it, which hung in limp folds from her bosom to her feet, concealing all the outline of her figure, came perilously near looking dingy likewise.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But to-day I have come early and without permission, first because I was anxious to assure myself you were really unhurt, and secondly because something has occurred regarding which I wish to consult you.
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading And Poppy, standing in the centre of it, huddled in a black brocade tea-gown, a sparse pattern of bluey mauve rosebuds upon it, which hung in limp folds from her bosom to her feet, concealing all the outline of her figure, came perilously near looking dingy likewise.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "I did not call yesterday," Iglesias said, "in consequence of your prohibitory telegram.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading But to-day I have come early and without permission, first because I was anxious to assure myself you were really unhurt, and secondly because something has occurred regarding which I wish to consult you.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I did not call yesterday," Iglesias said, "in consequence of your prohibitory telegram.
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading Entering from the blustering wind and keen, fitful sunshine without, the little drawing-room struck Iglesias as both stuffy and dingy.
drawing-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Entering from the blustering wind and keen, fitful sunshine without, the little drawing-room struck Iglesias as both stuffy and dingy.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading But to-day I have come early and without permission, first because I was anxious to assure myself you were really unhurt, and secondly because something has occurred regarding which I wish to consult you.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Entering from the blustering wind and keen, fitful sunshine without, the little drawing-room struck Iglesias as both stuffy and dingy.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading And Poppy, standing in the centre of it, huddled in a black brocade tea-gown, a sparse pattern of bluey mauve rosebuds upon it, which hung in limp folds from her bosom to her feet, concealing all the outline of her figure, came perilously near looking dingy likewise.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading And Poppy, standing in the centre of it, huddled in a black brocade tea-gown, a sparse pattern of bluey mauve rosebuds upon it, which hung in limp folds from her bosom to her feet, concealing all the outline of her figure, came perilously near looking dingy likewise.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But to-day I have come early and without permission, first because I was anxious to assure myself you were really unhurt, and secondly because something has occurred regarding which I wish to consult you.
fitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪtfəl/
occurring in spells and often abruptly
From this reading Entering from the blustering wind and keen, fitful sunshine without, the little drawing-room struck Iglesias as both stuffy and dingy.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading And Poppy, standing in the centre of it, huddled in a black brocade tea-gown, a sparse pattern of bluey mauve rosebuds upon it, which hung in limp folds from her bosom to her feet, concealing all the outline of her figure, came perilously near looking dingy likewise.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Entering from the blustering wind and keen, fitful sunshine without, the little drawing-room struck Iglesias as both stuffy and dingy.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But to-day I have come early and without permission, first because I was anxious to assure myself you were really unhurt, and secondly because something has occurred regarding which I wish to consult you.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But to-day I have come early and without permission, first because I was anxious to assure myself you were really unhurt, and secondly because something has occurred regarding which I wish to consult you.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And Poppy, standing in the centre of it, huddled in a black brocade tea-gown, a sparse pattern of bluey mauve rosebuds upon it, which hung in limp folds from her bosom to her feet, concealing all the outline of her figure, came perilously near looking dingy likewise.
huddledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌdəld/
crowded or massed together
From this reading And Poppy, standing in the centre of it, huddled in a black brocade tea-gown, a sparse pattern of bluey mauve rosebuds upon it, which hung in limp folds from her bosom to her feet, concealing all the outline of her figure, came perilously near looking dingy likewise.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading And Poppy, standing in the centre of it, huddled in a black brocade tea-gown, a sparse pattern of bluey mauve rosebuds upon it, which hung in limp folds from her bosom to her feet, concealing all the outline of her figure, came perilously near looking dingy likewise.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I did not call yesterday," Iglesias said, "in consequence of your prohibitory telegram.
IglesiasnounUS /ˌɪˈɡleɪsiɪs/
Spanish singer noted for his ballads and love songs (born in 1943)
From this reading "I did not call yesterday," Iglesias said, "in consequence of your prohibitory telegram.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I did not call yesterday," Iglesias said, "in consequence of your prohibitory telegram.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I must have your sanction before taking action in respect of it."
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Entering from the blustering wind and keen, fitful sunshine without, the little drawing-room struck Iglesias as both stuffy and dingy.
in like or similar manner
From this reading And Poppy, standing in the centre of it, huddled in a black brocade tea-gown, a sparse pattern of bluey mauve rosebuds upon it, which hung in limp folds from her bosom to her feet, concealing all the outline of her figure, came perilously near looking dingy likewise.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading And Poppy, standing in the centre of it, huddled in a black brocade tea-gown, a sparse pattern of bluey mauve rosebuds upon it, which hung in limp folds from her bosom to her feet, concealing all the outline of her figure, came perilously near looking dingy likewise.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Entering from the blustering wind and keen, fitful sunshine without, the little drawing-room struck Iglesias as both stuffy and dingy.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading And Poppy, standing in the centre of it, huddled in a black brocade tea-gown, a sparse pattern of bluey mauve rosebuds upon it, which hung in limp folds from her bosom to her feet, concealing all the outline of her figure, came perilously near looking dingy likewise.
mauveadjectiveUS /mɔːv/
of a pale to moderate greyish violet color
From this reading And Poppy, standing in the centre of it, huddled in a black brocade tea-gown, a sparse pattern of bluey mauve rosebuds upon it, which hung in limp folds from her bosom to her feet, concealing all the outline of her figure, came perilously near looking dingy likewise.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must have your sanction before taking action in respect of it."
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading But to-day I have come early and without permission, first because I was anxious to assure myself you were really unhurt, and secondly because something has occurred regarding which I wish to consult you.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading And Poppy, standing in the centre of it, huddled in a black brocade tea-gown, a sparse pattern of bluey mauve rosebuds upon it, which hung in limp folds from her bosom to her feet, concealing all the outline of her figure, came perilously near looking dingy likewise.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I did not call yesterday," Iglesias said, "in consequence of your prohibitory telegram.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading But to-day I have come early and without permission, first because I was anxious to assure myself you were really unhurt, and secondly because something has occurred regarding which I wish to consult you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I did not call yesterday," Iglesias said, "in consequence of your prohibitory telegram.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading And Poppy, standing in the centre of it, huddled in a black brocade tea-gown, a sparse pattern of bluey mauve rosebuds upon it, which hung in limp folds from her bosom to her feet, concealing all the outline of her figure, came perilously near looking dingy likewise.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading And Poppy, standing in the centre of it, huddled in a black brocade tea-gown, a sparse pattern of bluey mauve rosebuds upon it, which hung in limp folds from her bosom to her feet, concealing all the outline of her figure, came perilously near looking dingy likewise.
perilouslyadverbUS /ˈperələsli/
in a dangerous manner
From this reading And Poppy, standing in the centre of it, huddled in a black brocade tea-gown, a sparse pattern of bluey mauve rosebuds upon it, which hung in limp folds from her bosom to her feet, concealing all the outline of her figure, came perilously near looking dingy likewise.
approval to do something
From this reading But to-day I have come early and without permission, first because I was anxious to assure myself you were really unhurt, and secondly because something has occurred regarding which I wish to consult you.
PoppynounUS /ˈpɑːpi/
annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers
From this reading And Poppy, standing in the centre of it, huddled in a black brocade tea-gown, a sparse pattern of bluey mauve rosebuds upon it, which hung in limp folds from her bosom to her feet, concealing all the outline of her figure, came perilously near looking dingy likewise.
prohibitoryadjectiveUS /proʊˈhɪbətɔːri/
tending to discourage (especially of prices)
From this reading "I did not call yesterday," Iglesias said, "in consequence of your prohibitory telegram.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading But to-day I have come early and without permission, first because I was anxious to assure myself you were really unhurt, and secondly because something has occurred regarding which I wish to consult you.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading But to-day I have come early and without permission, first because I was anxious to assure myself you were really unhurt, and secondly because something has occurred regarding which I wish to consult you.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading I must have your sanction before taking action in respect of it."
rosebuds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And Poppy, standing in the centre of it, huddled in a black brocade tea-gown, a sparse pattern of bluey mauve rosebuds upon it, which hung in limp folds from her bosom to her feet, concealing all the outline of her figure, came perilously near looking dingy likewise.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I did not call yesterday," Iglesias said, "in consequence of your prohibitory telegram.
sanctionnounUS /ˈsæŋkʃən/
formal and explicit approval
From this reading I must have your sanction before taking action in respect of it."
secondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
From this reading But to-day I have come early and without permission, first because I was anxious to assure myself you were really unhurt, and secondly because something has occurred regarding which I wish to consult you.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But to-day I have come early and without permission, first because I was anxious to assure myself you were really unhurt, and secondly because something has occurred regarding which I wish to consult you.
sparseadjectiveUS /spɑːrs/
not dense
From this reading And Poppy, standing in the centre of it, huddled in a black brocade tea-gown, a sparse pattern of bluey mauve rosebuds upon it, which hung in limp folds from her bosom to her feet, concealing all the outline of her figure, came perilously near looking dingy likewise.
having a supporting base
From this reading And Poppy, standing in the centre of it, huddled in a black brocade tea-gown, a sparse pattern of bluey mauve rosebuds upon it, which hung in limp folds from her bosom to her feet, concealing all the outline of her figure, came perilously near looking dingy likewise.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Entering from the blustering wind and keen, fitful sunshine without, the little drawing-room struck Iglesias as both stuffy and dingy.
stuffyadjectiveUS /ˈstʌfi/
lacking fresh air
From this reading Entering from the blustering wind and keen, fitful sunshine without, the little drawing-room struck Iglesias as both stuffy and dingy.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Entering from the blustering wind and keen, fitful sunshine without, the little drawing-room struck Iglesias as both stuffy and dingy.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading I must have your sanction before taking action in respect of it."
tea-gown
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From this reading And Poppy, standing in the centre of it, huddled in a black brocade tea-gown, a sparse pattern of bluey mauve rosebuds upon it, which hung in limp folds from her bosom to her feet, concealing all the outline of her figure, came perilously near looking dingy likewise.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading "I did not call yesterday," Iglesias said, "in consequence of your prohibitory telegram.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Entering from the blustering wind and keen, fitful sunshine without, the little drawing-room struck Iglesias as both stuffy and dingy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But to-day I have come early and without permission, first because I was anxious to assure myself you were really unhurt, and secondly because something has occurred regarding which I wish to consult you.
to-day
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From this reading But to-day I have come early and without permission, first because I was anxious to assure myself you were really unhurt, and secondly because something has occurred regarding which I wish to consult you.
unhurtadjectiveUS /ənˈhɜːrt/
not injured or harmed
From this reading But to-day I have come early and without permission, first because I was anxious to assure myself you were really unhurt, and secondly because something has occurred regarding which I wish to consult you.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And Poppy, standing in the centre of it, huddled in a black brocade tea-gown, a sparse pattern of bluey mauve rosebuds upon it, which hung in limp folds from her bosom to her feet, concealing all the outline of her figure, came perilously near looking dingy likewise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But to-day I have come early and without permission, first because I was anxious to assure myself you were really unhurt, and secondly because something has occurred regarding which I wish to consult you.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But to-day I have come early and without permission, first because I was anxious to assure myself you were really unhurt, and secondly because something has occurred regarding which I wish to consult you.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But to-day I have come early and without permission, first because I was anxious to assure myself you were really unhurt, and secondly because something has occurred regarding which I wish to consult you.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Entering from the blustering wind and keen, fitful sunshine without, the little drawing-room struck Iglesias as both stuffy and dingy.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading But to-day I have come early and without permission, first because I was anxious to assure myself you were really unhurt, and secondly because something has occurred regarding which I wish to consult you.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But to-day I have come early and without permission, first because I was anxious to assure myself you were really unhurt, and secondly because something has occurred regarding which I wish to consult you.
the day immediately before today
From this reading "I did not call yesterday," Iglesias said, "in consequence of your prohibitory telegram.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But to-day I have come early and without permission, first because I was anxious to assure myself you were really unhurt, and secondly because something has occurred regarding which I wish to consult you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I did not call yesterday," Iglesias said, "in consequence of your prohibitory telegram.
