used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She ran to a mirror and gazed at her reflection with new interest, for after useless struggle with Fate she had decided to let Philip Barry cross the water.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She ran to a mirror and gazed at her reflection with new interest, for after useless struggle with Fate she had decided to let Philip Barry cross the water.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Early in the afternoon she had overhauled gowns not intended to be worn until several months later.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Her changed toilet was a matter of significance, almost a challenge to her aunt, who would readily construe a transformation from half mourning to violet crepe and amethysts.
amethysts
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From this reading Her changed toilet was a matter of significance, almost a challenge to her aunt, who would readily construe a transformation from half mourning to violet crepe and amethysts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She ran to a mirror and gazed at her reflection with new interest, for after useless struggle with Fate she had decided to let Philip Barry cross the water.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She ran to a mirror and gazed at her reflection with new interest, for after useless struggle with Fate she had decided to let Philip Barry cross the water.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading The telegram had been sent to New York and soon her message would vibrate over the Atlantic cable.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Her changed toilet was a matter of significance, almost a challenge to her aunt, who would readily construe a transformation from half mourning to violet crepe and amethysts.
Barry
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From this reading She ran to a mirror and gazed at her reflection with new interest, for after useless struggle with Fate she had decided to let Philip Barry cross the water.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Early in the afternoon she had overhauled gowns not intended to be worn until several months later.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The telegram had been sent to New York and soon her message would vibrate over the Atlantic cable.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Shortly before five Isabel heard the horn of the returning car.
cablenounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading The telegram had been sent to New York and soon her message would vibrate over the Atlantic cable.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Shortly before five Isabel heard the horn of the returning car.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading Her changed toilet was a matter of significance, almost a challenge to her aunt, who would readily construe a transformation from half mourning to violet crepe and amethysts.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Her changed toilet was a matter of significance, almost a challenge to her aunt, who would readily construe a transformation from half mourning to violet crepe and amethysts.
construeverbUS /kənˈstruː/
make sense of; assign a meaning to
From this reading Her changed toilet was a matter of significance, almost a challenge to her aunt, who would readily construe a transformation from half mourning to violet crepe and amethysts.
crepenounUS /kreɪp/
paper with a crinkled texture; usually colored and used for decorations
From this reading Her changed toilet was a matter of significance, almost a challenge to her aunt, who would readily construe a transformation from half mourning to violet crepe and amethysts.
travel across or pass over
From this reading She ran to a mirror and gazed at her reflection with new interest, for after useless struggle with Fate she had decided to let Philip Barry cross the water.
recognizable; marked
From this reading She ran to a mirror and gazed at her reflection with new interest, for after useless struggle with Fate she had decided to let Philip Barry cross the water.
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 Early in the afternoon she had overhauled gowns not intended to be worn until several months later.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading She ran to a mirror and gazed at her reflection with new interest, for after useless struggle with Fate she had decided to let Philip Barry cross the water.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Shortly before five Isabel heard the horn of the returning car.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She ran to a mirror and gazed at her reflection with new interest, for after useless struggle with Fate she had decided to let Philip Barry cross the water.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her changed toilet was a matter of significance, almost a challenge to her aunt, who would readily construe a transformation from half mourning to violet crepe and amethysts.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading She ran to a mirror and gazed at her reflection with new interest, for after useless struggle with Fate she had decided to let Philip Barry cross the water.
gownsnounUS /ɡaʊnz/
plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Early in the afternoon she had overhauled gowns not intended to be worn until several months later.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She ran to a mirror and gazed at her reflection with new interest, for after useless struggle with Fate she had decided to let Philip Barry cross the water.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Her changed toilet was a matter of significance, almost a challenge to her aunt, who would readily construe a transformation from half mourning to violet crepe and amethysts.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Shortly before five Isabel heard the horn of the returning car.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She ran to a mirror and gazed at her reflection with new interest, for after useless struggle with Fate she had decided to let Philip Barry cross the water.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading Shortly before five Isabel heard the horn of the returning car.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Early in the afternoon she had overhauled gowns not intended to be worn until several months later.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Early in the afternoon she had overhauled gowns not intended to be worn until several months later.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading She ran to a mirror and gazed at her reflection with new interest, for after useless struggle with Fate she had decided to let Philip Barry cross the water.
Isabel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shortly before five Isabel heard the horn of the returning car.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Early in the afternoon she had overhauled gowns not intended to be worn until several months later.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading She ran to a mirror and gazed at her reflection with new interest, for after useless struggle with Fate she had decided to let Philip Barry cross the water.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Her changed toilet was a matter of significance, almost a challenge to her aunt, who would readily construe a transformation from half mourning to violet crepe and amethysts.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading The telegram had been sent to New York and soon her message would vibrate over the Atlantic cable.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading She ran to a mirror and gazed at her reflection with new interest, for after useless struggle with Fate she had decided to let Philip Barry cross the water.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Early in the afternoon she had overhauled gowns not intended to be worn until several months later.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading Her changed toilet was a matter of significance, almost a challenge to her aunt, who would readily construe a transformation from half mourning to violet crepe and amethysts.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She ran to a mirror and gazed at her reflection with new interest, for after useless struggle with Fate she had decided to let Philip Barry cross the water.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Early in the afternoon she had overhauled gowns not intended to be worn until several months later.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Shortly before five Isabel heard the horn of the returning car.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The telegram had been sent to New York and soon her message would vibrate over the Atlantic cable.
overhauledverbUS /ˈoʊvərhɔːld/
past form of “overhaul” — travel past
From this reading Early in the afternoon she had overhauled gowns not intended to be worn until several months later.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading She ran to a mirror and gazed at her reflection with new interest, for after useless struggle with Fate she had decided to let Philip Barry cross the water.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading She ran to a mirror and gazed at her reflection with new interest, for after useless struggle with Fate she had decided to let Philip Barry cross the water.
without much difficulty
From this reading Her changed toilet was a matter of significance, almost a challenge to her aunt, who would readily construe a transformation from half mourning to violet crepe and amethysts.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading She ran to a mirror and gazed at her reflection with new interest, for after useless struggle with Fate she had decided to let Philip Barry cross the water.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Shortly before five Isabel heard the horn of the returning car.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The telegram had been sent to New York and soon her message would vibrate over the Atlantic cable.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Early in the afternoon she had overhauled gowns not intended to be worn until several months later.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She ran to a mirror and gazed at her reflection with new interest, for after useless struggle with Fate she had decided to let Philip Barry cross the water.
for a short time
From this reading Shortly before five Isabel heard the horn of the returning car.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading Her changed toilet was a matter of significance, almost a challenge to her aunt, who would readily construe a transformation from half mourning to violet crepe and amethysts.
in the near future
From this reading The telegram had been sent to New York and soon her message would vibrate over the Atlantic cable.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading She ran to a mirror and gazed at her reflection with new interest, for after useless struggle with Fate she had decided to let Philip Barry cross the water.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading The telegram had been sent to New York and soon her message would vibrate over the Atlantic cable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Shortly before five Isabel heard the horn of the returning car.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She ran to a mirror and gazed at her reflection with new interest, for after useless struggle with Fate she had decided to let Philip Barry cross the water.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Her changed toilet was a matter of significance, almost a challenge to her aunt, who would readily construe a transformation from half mourning to violet crepe and amethysts.
transformationnounUS /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
a qualitative change
From this reading Her changed toilet was a matter of significance, almost a challenge to her aunt, who would readily construe a transformation from half mourning to violet crepe and amethysts.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Early in the afternoon she had overhauled gowns not intended to be worn until several months later.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading She ran to a mirror and gazed at her reflection with new interest, for after useless struggle with Fate she had decided to let Philip Barry cross the water.
vibrateverbUS /ˈvaɪbreɪt/
shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading The telegram had been sent to New York and soon her message would vibrate over the Atlantic cable.
violetnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Her changed toilet was a matter of significance, almost a challenge to her aunt, who would readily construe a transformation from half mourning to violet crepe and amethysts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her changed toilet was a matter of significance, almost a challenge to her aunt, who would readily construe a transformation from half mourning to violet crepe and amethysts.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading She ran to a mirror and gazed at her reflection with new interest, for after useless struggle with Fate she had decided to let Philip Barry cross the water.
which person or people
From this reading Her changed toilet was a matter of significance, almost a challenge to her aunt, who would readily construe a transformation from half mourning to violet crepe and amethysts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She ran to a mirror and gazed at her reflection with new interest, for after useless struggle with Fate she had decided to let Philip Barry cross the water.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Early in the afternoon she had overhauled gowns not intended to be worn until several months later.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The telegram had been sent to New York and soon her message would vibrate over the Atlantic cable.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading The telegram had been sent to New York and soon her message would vibrate over the Atlantic cable.
