used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was dressed in white, heavily trimmed with gold, and, being a bride, was an object of special attention and interest.
AbominationnounUS /əˌbɑːməˈneɪʃən/
a person who is loathsome or disgusting
From this reading _Abomination_--facetiously so-called for no particular reason; and Evadne was there with Colonel Colquhoun.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Next day there was an afternoon dance on board Captain Belliot's ship, H.M.S.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Next day there was an afternoon dance on board Captain Belliot's ship, H.M.S.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Abomination_--facetiously so-called for no particular reason; and Evadne was there with Colonel Colquhoun.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading She was dressed in white, heavily trimmed with gold, and, being a bride, was an object of special attention and interest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She was dressed in white, heavily trimmed with gold, and, being a bride, was an object of special attention and interest.
Belliot
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From this reading Captain Belliot received her when she came on board, and they shook hands.
Belliot's
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From this reading Next day there was an afternoon dance on board Captain Belliot's ship, H.M.S.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Next day there was an afternoon dance on board Captain Belliot's ship, H.M.S.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading She was dressed in white, heavily trimmed with gold, and, being a bride, was an object of special attention and interest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Captain Belliot received her when she came on board, and they shook hands.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Next day there was an afternoon dance on board Captain Belliot's ship, H.M.S.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading _Abomination_--facetiously so-called for no particular reason; and Evadne was there with Colonel Colquhoun.
Colquhoun
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Abomination_--facetiously so-called for no particular reason; and Evadne was there with Colonel Colquhoun.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Next day there was an afternoon dance on board Captain Belliot's ship, H.M.S.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Next day there was an afternoon dance on board Captain Belliot's ship, H.M.S.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She was dressed in white, heavily trimmed with gold, and, being a bride, was an object of special attention and interest.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
Evadne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Abomination_--facetiously so-called for no particular reason; and Evadne was there with Colonel Colquhoun.
facetiouslyadverbUS /fəˈsiːʃəsli/
not seriously
From this reading _Abomination_--facetiously so-called for no particular reason; and Evadne was there with Colonel Colquhoun.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Abomination_--facetiously so-called for no particular reason; and Evadne was there with Colonel Colquhoun.
coins made of gold
From this reading She was dressed in white, heavily trimmed with gold, and, being a bride, was an object of special attention and interest.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading Next day there was an afternoon dance on board Captain Belliot's ship, H.M.S.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Captain Belliot received her when she came on board, and they shook hands.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
to a considerable degree
From this reading She was dressed in white, heavily trimmed with gold, and, being a bride, was an object of special attention and interest.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was dressed in white, heavily trimmed with gold, and, being a bride, was an object of special attention and interest.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading She was dressed in white, heavily trimmed with gold, and, being a bride, was an object of special attention and interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Next day there was an afternoon dance on board Captain Belliot's ship, H.M.S.
morbidadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrbəd/
suggesting an unhealthy mental state
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
as might be expected
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next day there was an afternoon dance on board Captain Belliot's ship, H.M.S.
not any; not one
From this reading _Abomination_--facetiously so-called for no particular reason; and Evadne was there with Colonel Colquhoun.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading She was dressed in white, heavily trimmed with gold, and, being a bride, was an object of special attention and interest.
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was dressed in white, heavily trimmed with gold, and, being a bride, was an object of special attention and interest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Next day there was an afternoon dance on board Captain Belliot's ship, H.M.S.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading _Abomination_--facetiously so-called for no particular reason; and Evadne was there with Colonel Colquhoun.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading _Abomination_--facetiously so-called for no particular reason; and Evadne was there with Colonel Colquhoun.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Captain Belliot received her when she came on board, and they shook hands.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Next day there was an afternoon dance on board Captain Belliot's ship, H.M.S.
scrapnounUS /skræp/
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was dressed in white, heavily trimmed with gold, and, being a bride, was an object of special attention and interest.
transport commercially
From this reading Next day there was an afternoon dance on board Captain Belliot's ship, H.M.S.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Captain Belliot received her when she came on board, and they shook hands.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading _Abomination_--facetiously so-called for no particular reason; and Evadne was there with Colonel Colquhoun.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading She was dressed in white, heavily trimmed with gold, and, being a bride, was an object of special attention and interest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Next day there was an afternoon dance on board Captain Belliot's ship, H.M.S.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain Belliot received her when she came on board, and they shook hands.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading She was dressed in white, heavily trimmed with gold, and, being a bride, was an object of special attention and interest.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Next day there was an afternoon dance on board Captain Belliot's ship, H.M.S.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
at the time that
From this reading Captain Belliot received her when she came on board, and they shook hands.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
a Caucasian
From this reading She was dressed in white, heavily trimmed with gold, and, being a bride, was an object of special attention and interest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Abomination_--facetiously so-called for no particular reason; and Evadne was there with Colonel Colquhoun.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was the first entertainment of the kind she had appeared at since her arrival, and, not having a scrap of morbid sentiment about her, she was prepared to enjoy it thoroughly, but in her own way, of course, which, as she was new to the place and the people, would naturally be a very quiet observant way.
