used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We will interchange congenial looks--she will sigh, so will I--and we shall commence a vigorous friendship on the spot.'
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading She first eyed me with a supercilious sneer, and then addressed a diminutive old gentleman opposite, in whose face Time had ploughed furrows, and Luxury sown pimples.
AdelaidenounUS /ˈædəleɪd/
the state capital of South Australia
From this reading 'I shall find in the coach,' said I, approaching it, 'some emaciated Adelaide, or sister Olivia.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We will interchange congenial looks--she will sigh, so will I--and we shall commence a vigorous friendship on the spot.'
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading In describing her, our wittiest novelists would say, that her nose lay modestly retired between her cheeks; that her eyes, which pointed inwards, seemed looking for it, and that her teeth were 'Like angels' visits; short and far between.'
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading 'I shall find in the coach,' said I, approaching it, 'some emaciated Adelaide, or sister Olivia.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yes, I did sigh; but it was at the huge and hideous Adelaide that presented herself, as I got into the coach.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yes, I did sigh; but it was at the huge and hideous Adelaide that presented herself, as I got into the coach.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In describing her, our wittiest novelists would say, that her nose lay modestly retired between her cheeks; that her eyes, which pointed inwards, seemed looking for it, and that her teeth were 'Like angels' visits; short and far between.'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yes, I did sigh; but it was at the huge and hideous Adelaide that presented herself, as I got into the coach.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading In describing her, our wittiest novelists would say, that her nose lay modestly retired between her cheeks; that her eyes, which pointed inwards, seemed looking for it, and that her teeth were 'Like angels' visits; short and far between.'
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading 'I shall find in the coach,' said I, approaching it, 'some emaciated Adelaide, or sister Olivia.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We will interchange congenial looks--she will sigh, so will I--and we shall commence a vigorous friendship on the spot.'
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading We will interchange congenial looks--she will sigh, so will I--and we shall commence a vigorous friendship on the spot.'
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading In describing her, our wittiest novelists would say, that her nose lay modestly retired between her cheeks; that her eyes, which pointed inwards, seemed looking for it, and that her teeth were 'Like angels' visits; short and far between.'
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Yes, I did sigh; but it was at the huge and hideous Adelaide that presented herself, as I got into the coach.
diminutiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/
very small
From this reading She first eyed me with a supercilious sneer, and then addressed a diminutive old gentleman opposite, in whose face Time had ploughed furrows, and Luxury sown pimples.
emaciatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading 'I shall find in the coach,' said I, approaching it, 'some emaciated Adelaide, or sister Olivia.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading She first eyed me with a supercilious sneer, and then addressed a diminutive old gentleman opposite, in whose face Time had ploughed furrows, and Luxury sown pimples.
opinion or judgment
From this reading In describing her, our wittiest novelists would say, that her nose lay modestly retired between her cheeks; that her eyes, which pointed inwards, seemed looking for it, and that her teeth were 'Like angels' visits; short and far between.'
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She first eyed me with a supercilious sneer, and then addressed a diminutive old gentleman opposite, in whose face Time had ploughed furrows, and Luxury sown pimples.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In describing her, our wittiest novelists would say, that her nose lay modestly retired between her cheeks; that her eyes, which pointed inwards, seemed looking for it, and that her teeth were 'Like angels' visits; short and far between.'
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading 'I shall find in the coach,' said I, approaching it, 'some emaciated Adelaide, or sister Olivia.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She first eyed me with a supercilious sneer, and then addressed a diminutive old gentleman opposite, in whose face Time had ploughed furrows, and Luxury sown pimples.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In describing her, our wittiest novelists would say, that her nose lay modestly retired between her cheeks; that her eyes, which pointed inwards, seemed looking for it, and that her teeth were 'Like angels' visits; short and far between.'
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading We will interchange congenial looks--she will sigh, so will I--and we shall commence a vigorous friendship on the spot.'
furrows
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She first eyed me with a supercilious sneer, and then addressed a diminutive old gentleman opposite, in whose face Time had ploughed furrows, and Luxury sown pimples.
a man of refinement
From this reading She first eyed me with a supercilious sneer, and then addressed a diminutive old gentleman opposite, in whose face Time had ploughed furrows, and Luxury sown pimples.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Yes, I did sigh; but it was at the huge and hideous Adelaide that presented herself, as I got into the coach.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She first eyed me with a supercilious sneer, and then addressed a diminutive old gentleman opposite, in whose face Time had ploughed furrows, and Luxury sown pimples.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In describing her, our wittiest novelists would say, that her nose lay modestly retired between her cheeks; that her eyes, which pointed inwards, seemed looking for it, and that her teeth were 'Like angels' visits; short and far between.'
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Yes, I did sigh; but it was at the huge and hideous Adelaide that presented herself, as I got into the coach.
hideousadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdiəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading Yes, I did sigh; but it was at the huge and hideous Adelaide that presented herself, as I got into the coach.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Yes, I did sigh; but it was at the huge and hideous Adelaide that presented herself, as I got into the coach.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I shall find in the coach,' said I, approaching it, 'some emaciated Adelaide, or sister Olivia.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'I shall find in the coach,' said I, approaching it, 'some emaciated Adelaide, or sister Olivia.
interchangenounUS /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒ/
a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams
From this reading We will interchange congenial looks--she will sigh, so will I--and we shall commence a vigorous friendship on the spot.'
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Yes, I did sigh; but it was at the huge and hideous Adelaide that presented herself, as I got into the coach.
inwardsadverb
to or toward the inside of
From this reading In describing her, our wittiest novelists would say, that her nose lay modestly retired between her cheeks; that her eyes, which pointed inwards, seemed looking for it, and that her teeth were 'Like angels' visits; short and far between.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'I shall find in the coach,' said I, approaching it, 'some emaciated Adelaide, or sister Olivia.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In describing her, our wittiest novelists would say, that her nose lay modestly retired between her cheeks; that her eyes, which pointed inwards, seemed looking for it, and that her teeth were 'Like angels' visits; short and far between.'
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In describing her, our wittiest novelists would say, that her nose lay modestly retired between her cheeks; that her eyes, which pointed inwards, seemed looking for it, and that her teeth were 'Like angels' visits; short and far between.'
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading In describing her, our wittiest novelists would say, that her nose lay modestly retired between her cheeks; that her eyes, which pointed inwards, seemed looking for it, and that her teeth were 'Like angels' visits; short and far between.'
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading We will interchange congenial looks--she will sigh, so will I--and we shall commence a vigorous friendship on the spot.'
LuxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading She first eyed me with a supercilious sneer, and then addressed a diminutive old gentleman opposite, in whose face Time had ploughed furrows, and Luxury sown pimples.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She first eyed me with a supercilious sneer, and then addressed a diminutive old gentleman opposite, in whose face Time had ploughed furrows, and Luxury sown pimples.
modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading In describing her, our wittiest novelists would say, that her nose lay modestly retired between her cheeks; that her eyes, which pointed inwards, seemed looking for it, and that her teeth were 'Like angels' visits; short and far between.'
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading In describing her, our wittiest novelists would say, that her nose lay modestly retired between her cheeks; that her eyes, which pointed inwards, seemed looking for it, and that her teeth were 'Like angels' visits; short and far between.'
novelistsnounUS /ˈnɑːvələsts/
plural of “novelist” — one who writes novels
From this reading In describing her, our wittiest novelists would say, that her nose lay modestly retired between her cheeks; that her eyes, which pointed inwards, seemed looking for it, and that her teeth were 'Like angels' visits; short and far between.'
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She first eyed me with a supercilious sneer, and then addressed a diminutive old gentleman opposite, in whose face Time had ploughed furrows, and Luxury sown pimples.
Olivia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'I shall find in the coach,' said I, approaching it, 'some emaciated Adelaide, or sister Olivia.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We will interchange congenial looks--she will sigh, so will I--and we shall commence a vigorous friendship on the spot.'
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading She first eyed me with a supercilious sneer, and then addressed a diminutive old gentleman opposite, in whose face Time had ploughed furrows, and Luxury sown pimples.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading 'I shall find in the coach,' said I, approaching it, 'some emaciated Adelaide, or sister Olivia.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In describing her, our wittiest novelists would say, that her nose lay modestly retired between her cheeks; that her eyes, which pointed inwards, seemed looking for it, and that her teeth were 'Like angels' visits; short and far between.'
pimplesnounUS /ˈpɪmpəlz/
plural of “pimple” — a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule; common symptom in acne
From this reading She first eyed me with a supercilious sneer, and then addressed a diminutive old gentleman opposite, in whose face Time had ploughed furrows, and Luxury sown pimples.
ploughedadjectiveUS /plaʊd/
(of farmland) broken and turned over with a plow
From this reading She first eyed me with a supercilious sneer, and then addressed a diminutive old gentleman opposite, in whose face Time had ploughed furrows, and Luxury sown pimples.
having a point
From this reading In describing her, our wittiest novelists would say, that her nose lay modestly retired between her cheeks; that her eyes, which pointed inwards, seemed looking for it, and that her teeth were 'Like angels' visits; short and far between.'
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Yes, I did sigh; but it was at the huge and hideous Adelaide that presented herself, as I got into the coach.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading In describing her, our wittiest novelists would say, that her nose lay modestly retired between her cheeks; that her eyes, which pointed inwards, seemed looking for it, and that her teeth were 'Like angels' visits; short and far between.'
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'I shall find in the coach,' said I, approaching it, 'some emaciated Adelaide, or sister Olivia.
express in words
From this reading In describing her, our wittiest novelists would say, that her nose lay modestly retired between her cheeks; that her eyes, which pointed inwards, seemed looking for it, and that her teeth were 'Like angels' visits; short and far between.'
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In describing her, our wittiest novelists would say, that her nose lay modestly retired between her cheeks; that her eyes, which pointed inwards, seemed looking for it, and that her teeth were 'Like angels' visits; short and far between.'
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading 'I shall find in the coach,' said I, approaching it, 'some emaciated Adelaide, or sister Olivia.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We will interchange congenial looks--she will sigh, so will I--and we shall commence a vigorous friendship on the spot.'
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In describing her, our wittiest novelists would say, that her nose lay modestly retired between her cheeks; that her eyes, which pointed inwards, seemed looking for it, and that her teeth were 'Like angels' visits; short and far between.'
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading We will interchange congenial looks--she will sigh, so will I--and we shall commence a vigorous friendship on the spot.'
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading 'I shall find in the coach,' said I, approaching it, 'some emaciated Adelaide, or sister Olivia.
sneerverbUS /snɪr/
express through a scornful smile
From this reading She first eyed me with a supercilious sneer, and then addressed a diminutive old gentleman opposite, in whose face Time had ploughed furrows, and Luxury sown pimples.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We will interchange congenial looks--she will sigh, so will I--and we shall commence a vigorous friendship on the spot.'
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading 'I shall find in the coach,' said I, approaching it, 'some emaciated Adelaide, or sister Olivia.
sownadjectiveUS /soʊn/
sprinkled with seed
From this reading She first eyed me with a supercilious sneer, and then addressed a diminutive old gentleman opposite, in whose face Time had ploughed furrows, and Luxury sown pimples.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading We will interchange congenial looks--she will sigh, so will I--and we shall commence a vigorous friendship on the spot.'
superciliousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈsɪliəs/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading She first eyed me with a supercilious sneer, and then addressed a diminutive old gentleman opposite, in whose face Time had ploughed furrows, and Luxury sown pimples.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading In describing her, our wittiest novelists would say, that her nose lay modestly retired between her cheeks; that her eyes, which pointed inwards, seemed looking for it, and that her teeth were 'Like angels' visits; short and far between.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yes, I did sigh; but it was at the huge and hideous Adelaide that presented herself, as I got into the coach.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'I shall find in the coach,' said I, approaching it, 'some emaciated Adelaide, or sister Olivia.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She first eyed me with a supercilious sneer, and then addressed a diminutive old gentleman opposite, in whose face Time had ploughed furrows, and Luxury sown pimples.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She first eyed me with a supercilious sneer, and then addressed a diminutive old gentleman opposite, in whose face Time had ploughed furrows, and Luxury sown pimples.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading We will interchange congenial looks--she will sigh, so will I--and we shall commence a vigorous friendship on the spot.'
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading In describing her, our wittiest novelists would say, that her nose lay modestly retired between her cheeks; that her eyes, which pointed inwards, seemed looking for it, and that her teeth were 'Like angels' visits; short and far between.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yes, I did sigh; but it was at the huge and hideous Adelaide that presented herself, as I got into the coach.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We will interchange congenial looks--she will sigh, so will I--and we shall commence a vigorous friendship on the spot.'
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In describing her, our wittiest novelists would say, that her nose lay modestly retired between her cheeks; that her eyes, which pointed inwards, seemed looking for it, and that her teeth were 'Like angels' visits; short and far between.'
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In describing her, our wittiest novelists would say, that her nose lay modestly retired between her cheeks; that her eyes, which pointed inwards, seemed looking for it, and that her teeth were 'Like angels' visits; short and far between.'
belonging to which person
From this reading She first eyed me with a supercilious sneer, and then addressed a diminutive old gentleman opposite, in whose face Time had ploughed furrows, and Luxury sown pimples.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We will interchange congenial looks--she will sigh, so will I--and we shall commence a vigorous friendship on the spot.'
in the company of; together with
From this reading She first eyed me with a supercilious sneer, and then addressed a diminutive old gentleman opposite, in whose face Time had ploughed furrows, and Luxury sown pimples.
wittiest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In describing her, our wittiest novelists would say, that her nose lay modestly retired between her cheeks; that her eyes, which pointed inwards, seemed looking for it, and that her teeth were 'Like angels' visits; short and far between.'
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In describing her, our wittiest novelists would say, that her nose lay modestly retired between her cheeks; that her eyes, which pointed inwards, seemed looking for it, and that her teeth were 'Like angels' visits; short and far between.'
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, I did sigh; but it was at the huge and hideous Adelaide that presented herself, as I got into the coach.
