used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lyon had received from his kind-hearted friend in Columbus a glowing endorsement, which he had mailed to Miss Elliott, with a formal request that he might be permitted to call upon Miss Tayntor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A tall girl, with a fluff of light hair and eyes so dazzling that he really could not tell what color they were, came down to meet him with a pretty impetuosity.
authorizingverbUS /ˈɔːθəraɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “authorize” — grant authorization or clearance for
From this reading In reply he had received a polite note, authorizing him to present himself the following Wednesday.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading This was encouraging, but it hardly prepared him for the more than encouraging reception which awaited him when he had duly sent up his card.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Lyon had received from his kind-hearted friend in Columbus a glowing endorsement, which he had mailed to Miss Elliott, with a formal request that he might be permitted to call upon Miss Tayntor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This was encouraging, but it hardly prepared him for the more than encouraging reception which awaited him when he had duly sent up his card.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Lyon had received from his kind-hearted friend in Columbus a glowing endorsement, which he had mailed to Miss Elliott, with a formal request that he might be permitted to call upon Miss Tayntor.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A tall girl, with a fluff of light hair and eyes so dazzling that he really could not tell what color they were, came down to meet him with a pretty impetuosity.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading This was encouraging, but it hardly prepared him for the more than encouraging reception which awaited him when he had duly sent up his card.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading A tall girl, with a fluff of light hair and eyes so dazzling that he really could not tell what color they were, came down to meet him with a pretty impetuosity.
ColumbusnounUS /kəˈlʌmbəs/
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading Lyon had received from his kind-hearted friend in Columbus a glowing endorsement, which he had mailed to Miss Elliott, with a formal request that he might be permitted to call upon Miss Tayntor.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A tall girl, with a fluff of light hair and eyes so dazzling that he really could not tell what color they were, came down to meet him with a pretty impetuosity.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading A tall girl, with a fluff of light hair and eyes so dazzling that he really could not tell what color they were, came down to meet him with a pretty impetuosity.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The first thing to do was to see Kittie Tayntor.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A tall girl, with a fluff of light hair and eyes so dazzling that he really could not tell what color they were, came down to meet him with a pretty impetuosity.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading This was encouraging, but it hardly prepared him for the more than encouraging reception which awaited him when he had duly sent up his card.
Elliott
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From this reading Lyon had received from his kind-hearted friend in Columbus a glowing endorsement, which he had mailed to Miss Elliott, with a formal request that he might be permitted to call upon Miss Tayntor.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading This was encouraging, but it hardly prepared him for the more than encouraging reception which awaited him when he had duly sent up his card.
endorsementnounUS /enˈdɔːrsmənt/
a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)
From this reading Lyon had received from his kind-hearted friend in Columbus a glowing endorsement, which he had mailed to Miss Elliott, with a formal request that he might be permitted to call upon Miss Tayntor.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A tall girl, with a fluff of light hair and eyes so dazzling that he really could not tell what color they were, came down to meet him with a pretty impetuosity.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first thing to do was to see Kittie Tayntor.
fluffnounUS /flʌf/
any light downy material
From this reading A tall girl, with a fluff of light hair and eyes so dazzling that he really could not tell what color they were, came down to meet him with a pretty impetuosity.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading In reply he had received a polite note, authorizing him to present himself the following Wednesday.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was encouraging, but it hardly prepared him for the more than encouraging reception which awaited him when he had duly sent up his card.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading Lyon had received from his kind-hearted friend in Columbus a glowing endorsement, which he had mailed to Miss Elliott, with a formal request that he might be permitted to call upon Miss Tayntor.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Lyon had received from his kind-hearted friend in Columbus a glowing endorsement, which he had mailed to Miss Elliott, with a formal request that he might be permitted to call upon Miss Tayntor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lyon had received from his kind-hearted friend in Columbus a glowing endorsement, which he had mailed to Miss Elliott, with a formal request that he might be permitted to call upon Miss Tayntor.
a young female
From this reading A tall girl, with a fluff of light hair and eyes so dazzling that he really could not tell what color they were, came down to meet him with a pretty impetuosity.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading Lyon had received from his kind-hearted friend in Columbus a glowing endorsement, which he had mailed to Miss Elliott, with a formal request that he might be permitted to call upon Miss Tayntor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lyon had received from his kind-hearted friend in Columbus a glowing endorsement, which he had mailed to Miss Elliott, with a formal request that he might be permitted to call upon Miss Tayntor.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading A tall girl, with a fluff of light hair and eyes so dazzling that he really could not tell what color they were, came down to meet him with a pretty impetuosity.
only a very short time before
From this reading This was encouraging, but it hardly prepared him for the more than encouraging reception which awaited him when he had duly sent up his card.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lyon had received from his kind-hearted friend in Columbus a glowing endorsement, which he had mailed to Miss Elliott, with a formal request that he might be permitted to call upon Miss Tayntor.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In reply he had received a polite note, authorizing him to present himself the following Wednesday.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In reply he had received a polite note, authorizing him to present himself the following Wednesday.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lyon had received from his kind-hearted friend in Columbus a glowing endorsement, which he had mailed to Miss Elliott, with a formal request that he might be permitted to call upon Miss Tayntor.
impetuositynoun
rash impulsiveness
From this reading A tall girl, with a fluff of light hair and eyes so dazzling that he really could not tell what color they were, came down to meet him with a pretty impetuosity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lyon had received from his kind-hearted friend in Columbus a glowing endorsement, which he had mailed to Miss Elliott, with a formal request that he might be permitted to call upon Miss Tayntor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This was encouraging, but it hardly prepared him for the more than encouraging reception which awaited him when he had duly sent up his card.
kind-heartedadjective
having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition
From this reading Lyon had received from his kind-hearted friend in Columbus a glowing endorsement, which he had mailed to Miss Elliott, with a formal request that he might be permitted to call upon Miss Tayntor.
Kittie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first thing to do was to see Kittie Tayntor.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A tall girl, with a fluff of light hair and eyes so dazzling that he really could not tell what color they were, came down to meet him with a pretty impetuosity.
LyonnounUS /ˈlaɪən/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading Lyon had received from his kind-hearted friend in Columbus a glowing endorsement, which he had mailed to Miss Elliott, with a formal request that he might be permitted to call upon Miss Tayntor.
mailedadjectiveUS /meɪld/
wearing protective mail
From this reading Lyon had received from his kind-hearted friend in Columbus a glowing endorsement, which he had mailed to Miss Elliott, with a formal request that he might be permitted to call upon Miss Tayntor.
come together
From this reading A tall girl, with a fluff of light hair and eyes so dazzling that he really could not tell what color they were, came down to meet him with a pretty impetuosity.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Lyon had received from his kind-hearted friend in Columbus a glowing endorsement, which he had mailed to Miss Elliott, with a formal request that he might be permitted to call upon Miss Tayntor.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Lyon had received from his kind-hearted friend in Columbus a glowing endorsement, which he had mailed to Miss Elliott, with a formal request that he might be permitted to call upon Miss Tayntor.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This was encouraging, but it hardly prepared him for the more than encouraging reception which awaited him when he had duly sent up his card.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A tall girl, with a fluff of light hair and eyes so dazzling that he really could not tell what color they were, came down to meet him with a pretty impetuosity.
a brief written record
From this reading In reply he had received a polite note, authorizing him to present himself the following Wednesday.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A tall girl, with a fluff of light hair and eyes so dazzling that he really could not tell what color they were, came down to meet him with a pretty impetuosity.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Lyon had received from his kind-hearted friend in Columbus a glowing endorsement, which he had mailed to Miss Elliott, with a formal request that he might be permitted to call upon Miss Tayntor.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading In reply he had received a polite note, authorizing him to present himself the following Wednesday.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading This was encouraging, but it hardly prepared him for the more than encouraging reception which awaited him when he had duly sent up his card.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In reply he had received a polite note, authorizing him to present himself the following Wednesday.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading A tall girl, with a fluff of light hair and eyes so dazzling that he really could not tell what color they were, came down to meet him with a pretty impetuosity.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading A tall girl, with a fluff of light hair and eyes so dazzling that he really could not tell what color they were, came down to meet him with a pretty impetuosity.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Lyon had received from his kind-hearted friend in Columbus a glowing endorsement, which he had mailed to Miss Elliott, with a formal request that he might be permitted to call upon Miss Tayntor.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading This was encouraging, but it hardly prepared him for the more than encouraging reception which awaited him when he had duly sent up his card.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading In reply he had received a polite note, authorizing him to present himself the following Wednesday.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Lyon had received from his kind-hearted friend in Columbus a glowing endorsement, which he had mailed to Miss Elliott, with a formal request that he might be permitted to call upon Miss Tayntor.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The first thing to do was to see Kittie Tayntor.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading This was encouraging, but it hardly prepared him for the more than encouraging reception which awaited him when he had duly sent up his card.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A tall girl, with a fluff of light hair and eyes so dazzling that he really could not tell what color they were, came down to meet him with a pretty impetuosity.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading A tall girl, with a fluff of light hair and eyes so dazzling that he really could not tell what color they were, came down to meet him with a pretty impetuosity.
Tayntor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first thing to do was to see Kittie Tayntor.
express in words
From this reading A tall girl, with a fluff of light hair and eyes so dazzling that he really could not tell what color they were, came down to meet him with a pretty impetuosity.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This was encouraging, but it hardly prepared him for the more than encouraging reception which awaited him when he had duly sent up his card.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lyon had received from his kind-hearted friend in Columbus a glowing endorsement, which he had mailed to Miss Elliott, with a formal request that he might be permitted to call upon Miss Tayntor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first thing to do was to see Kittie Tayntor.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A tall girl, with a fluff of light hair and eyes so dazzling that he really could not tell what color they were, came down to meet him with a pretty impetuosity.
a special situation
From this reading The first thing to do was to see Kittie Tayntor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was encouraging, but it hardly prepared him for the more than encouraging reception which awaited him when he had duly sent up his card.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first thing to do was to see Kittie Tayntor.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This was encouraging, but it hardly prepared him for the more than encouraging reception which awaited him when he had duly sent up his card.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Lyon had received from his kind-hearted friend in Columbus a glowing endorsement, which he had mailed to Miss Elliott, with a formal request that he might be permitted to call upon Miss Tayntor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first thing to do was to see Kittie Tayntor.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading In reply he had received a polite note, authorizing him to present himself the following Wednesday.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A tall girl, with a fluff of light hair and eyes so dazzling that he really could not tell what color they were, came down to meet him with a pretty impetuosity.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A tall girl, with a fluff of light hair and eyes so dazzling that he really could not tell what color they were, came down to meet him with a pretty impetuosity.
at the time that
From this reading This was encouraging, but it hardly prepared him for the more than encouraging reception which awaited him when he had duly sent up his card.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lyon had received from his kind-hearted friend in Columbus a glowing endorsement, which he had mailed to Miss Elliott, with a formal request that he might be permitted to call upon Miss Tayntor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lyon had received from his kind-hearted friend in Columbus a glowing endorsement, which he had mailed to Miss Elliott, with a formal request that he might be permitted to call upon Miss Tayntor.
