used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As to hats, dresses, stockings, shoes, laces, and blouses—when it came to these Dorothea was a stranger to such concepts as measure or modesty.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He did not call her to account, but he could not get the thought out of his mind that she had believed she had deceived him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As to hats, dresses, stockings, shoes, laces, and blouses—when it came to these Dorothea was a stranger to such concepts as measure or modesty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As to hats, dresses, stockings, shoes, laces, and blouses—when it came to these Dorothea was a stranger to such concepts as measure or modesty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She wanted to compete with the wives of the rich people whose parties she attended, and next to whom she sat in the pastry shop or at the theatre.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading She wanted to compete with the wives of the rich people whose parties she attended, and next to whom she sat in the pastry shop or at the theatre.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He did not call her to account, but he could not get the thought out of his mind that she had believed she had deceived him.
blousesnounUS /ˈblaʊsəz/
plural of “blouse” — a top worn by women
From this reading As to hats, dresses, stockings, shoes, laces, and blouses—when it came to these Dorothea was a stranger to such concepts as measure or modesty.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading But once when she had told Daniel that the director had sent her a ticket, he learned from Philippina that she had bought the ticket and paid for it with her own money.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But once when she had told Daniel that the director had sent her a ticket, he learned from Philippina that she had bought the ticket and paid for it with her own money.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He did not call her to account, but he could not get the thought out of his mind that she had believed she had deceived him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As to hats, dresses, stockings, shoes, laces, and blouses—when it came to these Dorothea was a stranger to such concepts as measure or modesty.
competeverbUS /kəmˈpiːt/
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading She wanted to compete with the wives of the rich people whose parties she attended, and next to whom she sat in the pastry shop or at the theatre.
conceptsnounUS /ˈkɑːnsepts/
plural of “concept” — an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading As to hats, dresses, stockings, shoes, laces, and blouses—when it came to these Dorothea was a stranger to such concepts as measure or modesty.
concertsnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərts/
plural of “concert” — a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading She was given free tickets to the theatre and the concerts.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He did not call her to account, but he could not get the thought out of his mind that she had believed she had deceived him.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading But once when she had told Daniel that the director had sent her a ticket, he learned from Philippina that she had bought the ticket and paid for it with her own money.
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading He did not call her to account, but he could not get the thought out of his mind that she had believed she had deceived him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not call her to account, but he could not get the thought out of his mind that she had believed she had deceived him.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading But once when she had told Daniel that the director had sent her a ticket, he learned from Philippina that she had bought the ticket and paid for it with her own money.
Dorothea
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As to hats, dresses, stockings, shoes, laces, and blouses—when it came to these Dorothea was a stranger to such concepts as measure or modesty.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading As to hats, dresses, stockings, shoes, laces, and blouses—when it came to these Dorothea was a stranger to such concepts as measure or modesty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But once when she had told Daniel that the director had sent her a ticket, he learned from Philippina that she had bought the ticket and paid for it with her own money.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading She was given free tickets to the theatre and the concerts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But once when she had told Daniel that the director had sent her a ticket, he learned from Philippina that she had bought the ticket and paid for it with her own money.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He did not call her to account, but he could not get the thought out of his mind that she had believed she had deceived him.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She was given free tickets to the theatre and the concerts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But once when she had told Daniel that the director had sent her a ticket, he learned from Philippina that she had bought the ticket and paid for it with her own money.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading As to hats, dresses, stockings, shoes, laces, and blouses—when it came to these Dorothea was a stranger to such concepts as measure or modesty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But once when she had told Daniel that the director had sent her a ticket, he learned from Philippina that she had bought the ticket and paid for it with her own money.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But once when she had told Daniel that the director had sent her a ticket, he learned from Philippina that she had bought the ticket and paid for it with her own money.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He did not call her to account, but he could not get the thought out of his mind that she had believed she had deceived him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not call her to account, but he could not get the thought out of his mind that she had believed she had deceived him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She wanted to compete with the wives of the rich people whose parties she attended, and next to whom she sat in the pastry shop or at the theatre.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As to hats, dresses, stockings, shoes, laces, and blouses—when it came to these Dorothea was a stranger to such concepts as measure or modesty.
lacesnounUS /ˈleɪsəz/
plural of “lace” — a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)
From this reading As to hats, dresses, stockings, shoes, laces, and blouses—when it came to these Dorothea was a stranger to such concepts as measure or modesty.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading But once when she had told Daniel that the director had sent her a ticket, he learned from Philippina that she had bought the ticket and paid for it with her own money.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading As to hats, dresses, stockings, shoes, laces, and blouses—when it came to these Dorothea was a stranger to such concepts as measure or modesty.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He did not call her to account, but he could not get the thought out of his mind that she had believed she had deceived him.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading As to hats, dresses, stockings, shoes, laces, and blouses—when it came to these Dorothea was a stranger to such concepts as measure or modesty.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading But once when she had told Daniel that the director had sent her a ticket, he learned from Philippina that she had bought the ticket and paid for it with her own money.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading She wanted to compete with the wives of the rich people whose parties she attended, and next to whom she sat in the pastry shop or at the theatre.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not call her to account, but he could not get the thought out of his mind that she had believed she had deceived him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She wanted to compete with the wives of the rich people whose parties she attended, and next to whom she sat in the pastry shop or at the theatre.
on one occasion
From this reading But once when she had told Daniel that the director had sent her a ticket, he learned from Philippina that she had bought the ticket and paid for it with her own money.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As to hats, dresses, stockings, shoes, laces, and blouses—when it came to these Dorothea was a stranger to such concepts as measure or modesty.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He did not call her to account, but he could not get the thought out of his mind that she had believed she had deceived him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But once when she had told Daniel that the director had sent her a ticket, he learned from Philippina that she had bought the ticket and paid for it with her own money.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading But once when she had told Daniel that the director had sent her a ticket, he learned from Philippina that she had bought the ticket and paid for it with her own money.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading She wanted to compete with the wives of the rich people whose parties she attended, and next to whom she sat in the pastry shop or at the theatre.
pastrynounUS /ˈpeɪstri/
a dough of flour and water and shortening
From this reading She wanted to compete with the wives of the rich people whose parties she attended, and next to whom she sat in the pastry shop or at the theatre.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She wanted to compete with the wives of the rich people whose parties she attended, and next to whom she sat in the pastry shop or at the theatre.
Philippina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But once when she had told Daniel that the director had sent her a ticket, he learned from Philippina that she had bought the ticket and paid for it with her own money.
possessing material wealth
From this reading She wanted to compete with the wives of the rich people whose parties she attended, and next to whom she sat in the pastry shop or at the theatre.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She wanted to compete with the wives of the rich people whose parties she attended, and next to whom she sat in the pastry shop or at the theatre.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading But once when she had told Daniel that the director had sent her a ticket, he learned from Philippina that she had bought the ticket and paid for it with her own money.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wanted to compete with the wives of the rich people whose parties she attended, and next to whom she sat in the pastry shop or at the theatre.
a particular situation
From this reading As to hats, dresses, stockings, shoes, laces, and blouses—when it came to these Dorothea was a stranger to such concepts as measure or modesty.
do one's shopping
From this reading She wanted to compete with the wives of the rich people whose parties she attended, and next to whom she sat in the pastry shop or at the theatre.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading As to hats, dresses, stockings, shoes, laces, and blouses—when it came to these Dorothea was a stranger to such concepts as measure or modesty.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading As to hats, dresses, stockings, shoes, laces, and blouses—when it came to these Dorothea was a stranger to such concepts as measure or modesty.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading As to hats, dresses, stockings, shoes, laces, and blouses—when it came to these Dorothea was a stranger to such concepts as measure or modesty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But once when she had told Daniel that the director had sent her a ticket, he learned from Philippina that she had bought the ticket and paid for it with her own money.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She wanted to compete with the wives of the rich people whose parties she attended, and next to whom she sat in the pastry shop or at the theatre.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading She wanted to compete with the wives of the rich people whose parties she attended, and next to whom she sat in the pastry shop or at the theatre.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As to hats, dresses, stockings, shoes, laces, and blouses—when it came to these Dorothea was a stranger to such concepts as measure or modesty.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He did not call her to account, but he could not get the thought out of his mind that she had believed she had deceived him.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading But once when she had told Daniel that the director had sent her a ticket, he learned from Philippina that she had bought the ticket and paid for it with her own money.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading She was given free tickets to the theatre and the concerts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As to hats, dresses, stockings, shoes, laces, and blouses—when it came to these Dorothea was a stranger to such concepts as measure or modesty.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading But once when she had told Daniel that the director had sent her a ticket, he learned from Philippina that she had bought the ticket and paid for it with her own money.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading She wanted to compete with the wives of the rich people whose parties she attended, and next to whom she sat in the pastry shop or at the theatre.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As to hats, dresses, stockings, shoes, laces, and blouses—when it came to these Dorothea was a stranger to such concepts as measure or modesty.
at the time that
From this reading As to hats, dresses, stockings, shoes, laces, and blouses—when it came to these Dorothea was a stranger to such concepts as measure or modesty.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She wanted to compete with the wives of the rich people whose parties she attended, and next to whom she sat in the pastry shop or at the theatre.
belonging to which person
From this reading She wanted to compete with the wives of the rich people whose parties she attended, and next to whom she sat in the pastry shop or at the theatre.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She wanted to compete with the wives of the rich people whose parties she attended, and next to whom she sat in the pastry shop or at the theatre.
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading She wanted to compete with the wives of the rich people whose parties she attended, and next to whom she sat in the pastry shop or at the theatre.
