used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The second class--that is, the little girls--had gone up to Miss Blake’s room for the regular twilight twenty minutes of poetry that they had three times a week, and the first-room girls all adjourned to the spare room to embellish the dolls with the newly acquired ribbons.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The ribbons were criticised, approved, or condemned, according to the various tastes of the girls.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading The second class--that is, the little girls--had gone up to Miss Blake’s room for the regular twilight twenty minutes of poetry that they had three times a week, and the first-room girls all adjourned to the spare room to embellish the dolls with the newly acquired ribbons.
adjournedverbUS /əˈdʒɜːrnd/
past form of “adjourn” — close at the end of a session
From this reading The second class--that is, the little girls--had gone up to Miss Blake’s room for the regular twilight twenty minutes of poetry that they had three times a week, and the first-room girls all adjourned to the spare room to embellish the dolls with the newly acquired ribbons.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading THE ADVENTURE DISCUSSED.
(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 The second class--that is, the little girls--had gone up to Miss Blake’s room for the regular twilight twenty minutes of poetry that they had three times a week, and the first-room girls all adjourned to the spare room to embellish the dolls with the newly acquired ribbons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Those who were familiar with the difficulties attending country shopping were disposed to be satisfied, and thought the committee had done as well as they could have done themselves, which is as high praise as can be expected from any body.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Those who were familiar with the difficulties attending country shopping were disposed to be satisfied, and thought the committee had done as well as they could have done themselves, which is as high praise as can be expected from any body.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading The ribbons were criticised, approved, or condemned, according to the various tastes of the girls.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Those who were familiar with the difficulties attending country shopping were disposed to be satisfied, and thought the committee had done as well as they could have done themselves, which is as high praise as can be expected from any body.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Those who were familiar with the difficulties attending country shopping were disposed to be satisfied, and thought the committee had done as well as they could have done themselves, which is as high praise as can be expected from any body.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Those who were familiar with the difficulties attending country shopping were disposed to be satisfied, and thought the committee had done as well as they could have done themselves, which is as high praise as can be expected from any body.
Blake'snounUS /bleɪks/
possessive form of “blake” — visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading The second class--that is, the little girls--had gone up to Miss Blake’s room for the regular twilight twenty minutes of poetry that they had three times a week, and the first-room girls all adjourned to the spare room to embellish the dolls with the newly acquired ribbons.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Those who were familiar with the difficulties attending country shopping were disposed to be satisfied, and thought the committee had done as well as they could have done themselves, which is as high praise as can be expected from any body.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the candy purchases gave unmixed delight to those who had sent for it, and ecstatic little screams of glee hailed the opening of the packages.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Those who were familiar with the difficulties attending country shopping were disposed to be satisfied, and thought the committee had done as well as they could have done themselves, which is as high praise as can be expected from any body.
candynounUS /ˈkændi/
a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading But the candy purchases gave unmixed delight to those who had sent for it, and ecstatic little screams of glee hailed the opening of the packages.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The second class--that is, the little girls--had gone up to Miss Blake’s room for the regular twilight twenty minutes of poetry that they had three times a week, and the first-room girls all adjourned to the spare room to embellish the dolls with the newly acquired ribbons.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Those who were familiar with the difficulties attending country shopping were disposed to be satisfied, and thought the committee had done as well as they could have done themselves, which is as high praise as can be expected from any body.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading The ribbons were criticised, approved, or condemned, according to the various tastes of the girls.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Those who were familiar with the difficulties attending country shopping were disposed to be satisfied, and thought the committee had done as well as they could have done themselves, which is as high praise as can be expected from any body.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Those who were familiar with the difficulties attending country shopping were disposed to be satisfied, and thought the committee had done as well as they could have done themselves, which is as high praise as can be expected from any body.
criticised
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From this reading The ribbons were criticised, approved, or condemned, according to the various tastes of the girls.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading But the candy purchases gave unmixed delight to those who had sent for it, and ecstatic little screams of glee hailed the opening of the packages.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Those who were familiar with the difficulties attending country shopping were disposed to be satisfied, and thought the committee had done as well as they could have done themselves, which is as high praise as can be expected from any body.
DISCUSSEDverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading THE ADVENTURE DISCUSSED.
having made preparations
From this reading Those who were familiar with the difficulties attending country shopping were disposed to be satisfied, and thought the committee had done as well as they could have done themselves, which is as high praise as can be expected from any body.
dollsnounUS /dɑːlz/
plural of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading The second class--that is, the little girls--had gone up to Miss Blake’s room for the regular twilight twenty minutes of poetry that they had three times a week, and the first-room girls all adjourned to the spare room to embellish the dolls with the newly acquired ribbons.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Those who were familiar with the difficulties attending country shopping were disposed to be satisfied, and thought the committee had done as well as they could have done themselves, which is as high praise as can be expected from any body.
ecstaticadjectiveUS /ekˈstætɪk/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading But the candy purchases gave unmixed delight to those who had sent for it, and ecstatic little screams of glee hailed the opening of the packages.
embellishverbUS /ɪmˈbelɪʃ/
add details to
From this reading The second class--that is, the little girls--had gone up to Miss Blake’s room for the regular twilight twenty minutes of poetry that they had three times a week, and the first-room girls all adjourned to the spare room to embellish the dolls with the newly acquired ribbons.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Those who were familiar with the difficulties attending country shopping were disposed to be satisfied, and thought the committee had done as well as they could have done themselves, which is as high praise as can be expected from any body.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Those who were familiar with the difficulties attending country shopping were disposed to be satisfied, and thought the committee had done as well as they could have done themselves, which is as high praise as can be expected from any body.
first-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The second class--that is, the little girls--had gone up to Miss Blake’s room for the regular twilight twenty minutes of poetry that they had three times a week, and the first-room girls all adjourned to the spare room to embellish the dolls with the newly acquired ribbons.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the candy purchases gave unmixed delight to those who had sent for it, and ecstatic little screams of glee hailed the opening of the packages.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Those who were familiar with the difficulties attending country shopping were disposed to be satisfied, and thought the committee had done as well as they could have done themselves, which is as high praise as can be expected from any body.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But the candy purchases gave unmixed delight to those who had sent for it, and ecstatic little screams of glee hailed the opening of the packages.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The ribbons were criticised, approved, or condemned, according to the various tastes of the girls.
gleenounUS /ɡliː/
great merriment
From this reading But the candy purchases gave unmixed delight to those who had sent for it, and ecstatic little screams of glee hailed the opening of the packages.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The second class--that is, the little girls--had gone up to Miss Blake’s room for the regular twilight twenty minutes of poetry that they had three times a week, and the first-room girls all adjourned to the spare room to embellish the dolls with the newly acquired ribbons.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Those who were familiar with the difficulties attending country shopping were disposed to be satisfied, and thought the committee had done as well as they could have done themselves, which is as high praise as can be expected from any body.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading But the candy purchases gave unmixed delight to those who had sent for it, and ecstatic little screams of glee hailed the opening of the packages.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Those who were familiar with the difficulties attending country shopping were disposed to be satisfied, and thought the committee had done as well as they could have done themselves, which is as high praise as can be expected from any body.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Those who were familiar with the difficulties attending country shopping were disposed to be satisfied, and thought the committee had done as well as they could have done themselves, which is as high praise as can be expected from any body.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Those who were familiar with the difficulties attending country shopping were disposed to be satisfied, and thought the committee had done as well as they could have done themselves, which is as high praise as can be expected from any body.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But the candy purchases gave unmixed delight to those who had sent for it, and ecstatic little screams of glee hailed the opening of the packages.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But the candy purchases gave unmixed delight to those who had sent for it, and ecstatic little screams of glee hailed the opening of the packages.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The second class--that is, the little girls--had gone up to Miss Blake’s room for the regular twilight twenty minutes of poetry that they had three times a week, and the first-room girls all adjourned to the spare room to embellish the dolls with the newly acquired ribbons.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The second class--that is, the little girls--had gone up to Miss Blake’s room for the regular twilight twenty minutes of poetry that they had three times a week, and the first-room girls all adjourned to the spare room to embellish the dolls with the newly acquired ribbons.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading The second class--that is, the little girls--had gone up to Miss Blake’s room for the regular twilight twenty minutes of poetry that they had three times a week, and the first-room girls all adjourned to the spare room to embellish the dolls with the newly acquired ribbons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The ribbons were criticised, approved, or condemned, according to the various tastes of the girls.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading But the candy purchases gave unmixed delight to those who had sent for it, and ecstatic little screams of glee hailed the opening of the packages.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The ribbons were criticised, approved, or condemned, according to the various tastes of the girls.
packagesnounUS /ˈpækədʒəz/
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading But the candy purchases gave unmixed delight to those who had sent for it, and ecstatic little screams of glee hailed the opening of the packages.
literature in metrical form
From this reading The second class--that is, the little girls--had gone up to Miss Blake’s room for the regular twilight twenty minutes of poetry that they had three times a week, and the first-room girls all adjourned to the spare room to embellish the dolls with the newly acquired ribbons.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Those who were familiar with the difficulties attending country shopping were disposed to be satisfied, and thought the committee had done as well as they could have done themselves, which is as high praise as can be expected from any body.
purchasesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsəz/
plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading But the candy purchases gave unmixed delight to those who had sent for it, and ecstatic little screams of glee hailed the opening of the packages.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The second class--that is, the little girls--had gone up to Miss Blake’s room for the regular twilight twenty minutes of poetry that they had three times a week, and the first-room girls all adjourned to the spare room to embellish the dolls with the newly acquired ribbons.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading The ribbons were criticised, approved, or condemned, according to the various tastes of the girls.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The second class--that is, the little girls--had gone up to Miss Blake’s room for the regular twilight twenty minutes of poetry that they had three times a week, and the first-room girls all adjourned to the spare room to embellish the dolls with the newly acquired ribbons.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Those who were familiar with the difficulties attending country shopping were disposed to be satisfied, and thought the committee had done as well as they could have done themselves, which is as high praise as can be expected from any body.
screamsnounUS /skriːmz/
plural of “scream” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading But the candy purchases gave unmixed delight to those who had sent for it, and ecstatic little screams of glee hailed the opening of the packages.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The second class--that is, the little girls--had gone up to Miss Blake’s room for the regular twilight twenty minutes of poetry that they had three times a week, and the first-room girls all adjourned to the spare room to embellish the dolls with the newly acquired ribbons.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading But the candy purchases gave unmixed delight to those who had sent for it, and ecstatic little screams of glee hailed the opening of the packages.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading Those who were familiar with the difficulties attending country shopping were disposed to be satisfied, and thought the committee had done as well as they could have done themselves, which is as high praise as can be expected from any body.
refrain from harming
From this reading The second class--that is, the little girls--had gone up to Miss Blake’s room for the regular twilight twenty minutes of poetry that they had three times a week, and the first-room girls all adjourned to the spare room to embellish the dolls with the newly acquired ribbons.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading The ribbons were criticised, approved, or condemned, according to the various tastes of the girls.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The second class--that is, the little girls--had gone up to Miss Blake’s room for the regular twilight twenty minutes of poetry that they had three times a week, and the first-room girls all adjourned to the spare room to embellish the dolls with the newly acquired ribbons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ADVENTURE DISCUSSED.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Those who were familiar with the difficulties attending country shopping were disposed to be satisfied, and thought the committee had done as well as they could have done themselves, which is as high praise as can be expected from any body.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Those who were familiar with the difficulties attending country shopping were disposed to be satisfied, and thought the committee had done as well as they could have done themselves, which is as high praise as can be expected from any body.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who were familiar with the difficulties attending country shopping were disposed to be satisfied, and thought the committee had done as well as they could have done themselves, which is as high praise as can be expected from any body.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Those who were familiar with the difficulties attending country shopping were disposed to be satisfied, and thought the committee had done as well as they could have done themselves, which is as high praise as can be expected from any body.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The second class--that is, the little girls--had gone up to Miss Blake’s room for the regular twilight twenty minutes of poetry that they had three times a week, and the first-room girls all adjourned to the spare room to embellish the dolls with the newly acquired ribbons.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The second class--that is, the little girls--had gone up to Miss Blake’s room for the regular twilight twenty minutes of poetry that they had three times a week, and the first-room girls all adjourned to the spare room to embellish the dolls with the newly acquired ribbons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The ribbons were criticised, approved, or condemned, according to the various tastes of the girls.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading The second class--that is, the little girls--had gone up to Miss Blake’s room for the regular twilight twenty minutes of poetry that they had three times a week, and the first-room girls all adjourned to the spare room to embellish the dolls with the newly acquired ribbons.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The second class--that is, the little girls--had gone up to Miss Blake’s room for the regular twilight twenty minutes of poetry that they had three times a week, and the first-room girls all adjourned to the spare room to embellish the dolls with the newly acquired ribbons.
unmixedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɪkst/
not mixed with extraneous elements
From this reading But the candy purchases gave unmixed delight to those who had sent for it, and ecstatic little screams of glee hailed the opening of the packages.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The second class--that is, the little girls--had gone up to Miss Blake’s room for the regular twilight twenty minutes of poetry that they had three times a week, and the first-room girls all adjourned to the spare room to embellish the dolls with the newly acquired ribbons.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The ribbons were criticised, approved, or condemned, according to the various tastes of the girls.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The second class--that is, the little girls--had gone up to Miss Blake’s room for the regular twilight twenty minutes of poetry that they had three times a week, and the first-room girls all adjourned to the spare room to embellish the dolls with the newly acquired ribbons.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Those who were familiar with the difficulties attending country shopping were disposed to be satisfied, and thought the committee had done as well as they could have done themselves, which is as high praise as can be expected from any body.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The ribbons were criticised, approved, or condemned, according to the various tastes of the girls.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Those who were familiar with the difficulties attending country shopping were disposed to be satisfied, and thought the committee had done as well as they could have done themselves, which is as high praise as can be expected from any body.
which person or people
From this reading Those who were familiar with the difficulties attending country shopping were disposed to be satisfied, and thought the committee had done as well as they could have done themselves, which is as high praise as can be expected from any body.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Those who were familiar with the difficulties attending country shopping were disposed to be satisfied, and thought the committee had done as well as they could have done themselves, which is as high praise as can be expected from any body.
