used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I purchased a charming scarf, a bonnet, two dresses, a diamond cross, and a pair of pearl ear-rings.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading We next visited Westminster Abbey; the first that I have ever seen, though I had read of thousands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Clouds are impending, and I know not whether they will clash together, and elicit lightning, or mingle into one, and descend in refreshing showers.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Clouds are impending, and I know not whether they will clash together, and elicit lightning, or mingle into one, and descend in refreshing showers.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading I purchased a charming scarf, a bonnet, two dresses, a diamond cross, and a pair of pearl ear-rings.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading His lordship borrowed a guinea from me, and then bought a small casket, which he presented to me in the handsomest manner.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading His lordship borrowed a guinea from me, and then bought a small casket, which he presented to me in the handsomest manner.
breakfasted
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From this reading This morning, Montmorenci, the hostess, and myself, breakfasted early, and then went shopping.
casketnounUS /ˈkæskət/
box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
From this reading His lordship borrowed a guinea from me, and then bought a small casket, which he presented to me in the handsomest manner.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading I purchased a charming scarf, a bonnet, two dresses, a diamond cross, and a pair of pearl ear-rings.
clashnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading Clouds are impending, and I know not whether they will clash together, and elicit lightning, or mingle into one, and descend in refreshing showers.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Clouds are impending, and I know not whether they will clash together, and elicit lightning, or mingle into one, and descend in refreshing showers.
travel across or pass over
From this reading I purchased a charming scarf, a bonnet, two dresses, a diamond cross, and a pair of pearl ear-rings.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Clouds are impending, and I know not whether they will clash together, and elicit lightning, or mingle into one, and descend in refreshing showers.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading I purchased a charming scarf, a bonnet, two dresses, a diamond cross, and a pair of pearl ear-rings.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading I purchased a charming scarf, a bonnet, two dresses, a diamond cross, and a pair of pearl ear-rings.
ear-rings
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From this reading I purchased a charming scarf, a bonnet, two dresses, a diamond cross, and a pair of pearl ear-rings.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading This morning, Montmorenci, the hostess, and myself, breakfasted early, and then went shopping.
elicitverbUS /ɪˈlɪsɪt/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Clouds are impending, and I know not whether they will clash together, and elicit lightning, or mingle into one, and descend in refreshing showers.
at any time
From this reading We next visited Westminster Abbey; the first that I have ever seen, though I had read of thousands.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading We next visited Westminster Abbey; the first that I have ever seen, though I had read of thousands.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His lordship borrowed a guinea from me, and then bought a small casket, which he presented to me in the handsomest manner.
guineanounUS /ˈɡɪni/
a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
From this reading His lordship borrowed a guinea from me, and then bought a small casket, which he presented to me in the handsomest manner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We next visited Westminster Abbey; the first that I have ever seen, though I had read of thousands.
handsomest
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From this reading His lordship borrowed a guinea from me, and then bought a small casket, which he presented to me in the handsomest manner.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We next visited Westminster Abbey; the first that I have ever seen, though I had read of thousands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His lordship borrowed a guinea from me, and then bought a small casket, which he presented to me in the handsomest manner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His lordship borrowed a guinea from me, and then bought a small casket, which he presented to me in the handsomest manner.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading This morning, Montmorenci, the hostess, and myself, breakfasted early, and then went shopping.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Clouds are impending, and I know not whether they will clash together, and elicit lightning, or mingle into one, and descend in refreshing showers.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading Clouds are impending, and I know not whether they will clash together, and elicit lightning, or mingle into one, and descend in refreshing showers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Clouds are impending, and I know not whether they will clash together, and elicit lightning, or mingle into one, and descend in refreshing showers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Clouds are impending, and I know not whether they will clash together, and elicit lightning, or mingle into one, and descend in refreshing showers.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Clouds are impending, and I know not whether they will clash together, and elicit lightning, or mingle into one, and descend in refreshing showers.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading Clouds are impending, and I know not whether they will clash together, and elicit lightning, or mingle into one, and descend in refreshing showers.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading His lordship borrowed a guinea from me, and then bought a small casket, which he presented to me in the handsomest manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His lordship borrowed a guinea from me, and then bought a small casket, which he presented to me in the handsomest manner.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His lordship borrowed a guinea from me, and then bought a small casket, which he presented to me in the handsomest manner.
mingleverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəl/
to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Clouds are impending, and I know not whether they will clash together, and elicit lightning, or mingle into one, and descend in refreshing showers.
Montmorenci
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From this reading This morning, Montmorenci, the hostess, and myself, breakfasted early, and then went shopping.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading This morning, Montmorenci, the hostess, and myself, breakfasted early, and then went shopping.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading This morning, Montmorenci, the hostess, and myself, breakfasted early, and then went shopping.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading We next visited Westminster Abbey; the first that I have ever seen, though I had read of thousands.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Clouds are impending, and I know not whether they will clash together, and elicit lightning, or mingle into one, and descend in refreshing showers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I purchased a charming scarf, a bonnet, two dresses, a diamond cross, and a pair of pearl ear-rings.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Clouds are impending, and I know not whether they will clash together, and elicit lightning, or mingle into one, and descend in refreshing showers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Clouds are impending, and I know not whether they will clash together, and elicit lightning, or mingle into one, and descend in refreshing showers.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading I purchased a charming scarf, a bonnet, two dresses, a diamond cross, and a pair of pearl ear-rings.
pearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading I purchased a charming scarf, a bonnet, two dresses, a diamond cross, and a pair of pearl ear-rings.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His lordship borrowed a guinea from me, and then bought a small casket, which he presented to me in the handsomest manner.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading I purchased a charming scarf, a bonnet, two dresses, a diamond cross, and a pair of pearl ear-rings.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading We next visited Westminster Abbey; the first that I have ever seen, though I had read of thousands.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading Clouds are impending, and I know not whether they will clash together, and elicit lightning, or mingle into one, and descend in refreshing showers.
scarfnounUS /skɑːrf/
a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
From this reading I purchased a charming scarf, a bonnet, two dresses, a diamond cross, and a pair of pearl ear-rings.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We next visited Westminster Abbey; the first that I have ever seen, though I had read of thousands.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading This morning, Montmorenci, the hostess, and myself, breakfasted early, and then went shopping.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading Clouds are impending, and I know not whether they will clash together, and elicit lightning, or mingle into one, and descend in refreshing showers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His lordship borrowed a guinea from me, and then bought a small casket, which he presented to me in the handsomest manner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We next visited Westminster Abbey; the first that I have ever seen, though I had read of thousands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This morning, Montmorenci, the hostess, and myself, breakfasted early, and then went shopping.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading This morning, Montmorenci, the hostess, and myself, breakfasted early, and then went shopping.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Clouds are impending, and I know not whether they will clash together, and elicit lightning, or mingle into one, and descend in refreshing showers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This morning, Montmorenci, the hostess, and myself, breakfasted early, and then went shopping.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading We next visited Westminster Abbey; the first that I have ever seen, though I had read of thousands.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading We next visited Westminster Abbey; the first that I have ever seen, though I had read of thousands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His lordship borrowed a guinea from me, and then bought a small casket, which he presented to me in the handsomest manner.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Clouds are impending, and I know not whether they will clash together, and elicit lightning, or mingle into one, and descend in refreshing showers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I purchased a charming scarf, a bonnet, two dresses, a diamond cross, and a pair of pearl ear-rings.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading We next visited Westminster Abbey; the first that I have ever seen, though I had read of thousands.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We next visited Westminster Abbey; the first that I have ever seen, though I had read of thousands.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This morning, Montmorenci, the hostess, and myself, breakfasted early, and then went shopping.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading We next visited Westminster Abbey; the first that I have ever seen, though I had read of thousands.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Clouds are impending, and I know not whether they will clash together, and elicit lightning, or mingle into one, and descend in refreshing showers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His lordship borrowed a guinea from me, and then bought a small casket, which he presented to me in the handsomest manner.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Clouds are impending, and I know not whether they will clash together, and elicit lightning, or mingle into one, and descend in refreshing showers.
