used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE COINING OF A NICKNAME.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
Adela
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From this reading When it was no later than the middle of June, Adela Ferrars, having her reputation to maintain, ventured to sum up the season.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ruston's fame was less widespread, but his appearance was an undeniable fact of the year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Ruston's fame was less widespread, but his appearance was an undeniable fact of the year.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ruston's fame was less widespread, but his appearance was an undeniable fact of the year.
COININGverbUS /ˈkɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “coin” — make up
From this reading THE COINING OF A NICKNAME.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
dimensionnounUS /dɪˈmenʃən/
the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Ruston's fame was less widespread, but his appearance was an undeniable fact of the year.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Ruston's fame was less widespread, but his appearance was an undeniable fact of the year.
Ferrars
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From this reading When it was no later than the middle of June, Adela Ferrars, having her reputation to maintain, ventured to sum up the season.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading When it was no later than the middle of June, Adela Ferrars, having her reputation to maintain, ventured to sum up the season.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When it was no later than the middle of June, Adela Ferrars, having her reputation to maintain, ventured to sum up the season.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ruston's fame was less widespread, but his appearance was an undeniable fact of the year.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When it was no later than the middle of June, Adela Ferrars, having her reputation to maintain, ventured to sum up the season.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading When it was no later than the middle of June, Adela Ferrars, having her reputation to maintain, ventured to sum up the season.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading When it was no later than the middle of June, Adela Ferrars, having her reputation to maintain, ventured to sum up the season.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Ruston's fame was less widespread, but his appearance was an undeniable fact of the year.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
luckilyadverbUS /ˈlʌkəli/
by good fortune
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading When it was no later than the middle of June, Adela Ferrars, having her reputation to maintain, ventured to sum up the season.
the force of workers available
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading When it was no later than the middle of June, Adela Ferrars, having her reputation to maintain, ventured to sum up the season.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
NICKNAMEnounUS /ˈnɪkneɪm/
a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
From this reading THE COINING OF A NICKNAME.
not any; not one
From this reading When it was no later than the middle of June, Adela Ferrars, having her reputation to maintain, ventured to sum up the season.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COINING OF A NICKNAME.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
performernounUS /pərˈfɔːrmər/
an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
by chance
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading When it was no later than the middle of June, Adela Ferrars, having her reputation to maintain, ventured to sum up the season.
Ruston's
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From this reading Ruston's fame was less widespread, but his appearance was an undeniable fact of the year.
Ruston-cum-Violetta
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From this reading It was, she said, a Ruston-cum-Violetta season.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was, she said, a Ruston-cum-Violetta season.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading When it was no later than the middle of June, Adela Ferrars, having her reputation to maintain, ventured to sum up the season.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was, she said, a Ruston-cum-Violetta season.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
not in physical motion
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
a quantity of money
From this reading When it was no later than the middle of June, Adela Ferrars, having her reputation to maintain, ventured to sum up the season.
surpassingadjectiveUS /sərˈpæsɪŋ/
exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When it was no later than the middle of June, Adela Ferrars, having her reputation to maintain, ventured to sum up the season.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COINING OF A NICKNAME.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When it was no later than the middle of June, Adela Ferrars, having her reputation to maintain, ventured to sum up the season.
triumphsnounUS /ˈtraɪəmfs/
plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
undeniableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbəl/
not possible to deny
From this reading Ruston's fame was less widespread, but his appearance was an undeniable fact of the year.
unexampledadjective
having no previous example or precedent or parallel
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When it was no later than the middle of June, Adela Ferrars, having her reputation to maintain, ventured to sum up the season.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading When it was no later than the middle of June, Adela Ferrars, having her reputation to maintain, ventured to sum up the season.
Violetta's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When it was no later than the middle of June, Adela Ferrars, having her reputation to maintain, ventured to sum up the season.
at the time that
From this reading When it was no later than the middle of June, Adela Ferrars, having her reputation to maintain, ventured to sum up the season.
which person or people
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
widespreadadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdˈspred/
widely circulated or diffused
From this reading Ruston's fame was less widespread, but his appearance was an undeniable fact of the year.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Ruston's fame was less widespread, but his appearance was an undeniable fact of the year.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Violetta's doings and unexampled triumphs have, perhaps luckily, no place here; her dancing was higher and her songs more surpassing in another dimension than those of any performer who had hitherto won the smiles of society; and young men who are getting on in life still talk about her.
