used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW MARGARET AND TITA TREAD MANY PATHS; AND HOW FORTUNE, HAVING TURNED HER BACK ON TITA, SHOWS A SMILING FRONT TO MAURICE.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading She had taken Tita abroad almost immediately after the rupture at Oakdean, explaining to their mutual friends that it was necessary for Tita's health that she should winter in the south.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She had taken Tita abroad almost immediately after the rupture at Oakdean, explaining to their mutual friends that it was necessary for Tita's health that she should winter in the south.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She had taken Tita abroad almost immediately after the rupture at Oakdean, explaining to their mutual friends that it was necessary for Tita's health that she should winter in the south.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW MARGARET AND TITA TREAD MANY PATHS; AND HOW FORTUNE, HAVING TURNED HER BACK ON TITA, SHOWS A SMILING FRONT TO MAURICE.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this moment a little gleam of it, just strong enough to make one dream of summer, but not enough to warm one, is stealing timidly though the windows of Margaret's smaller drawing-room in Park Lane.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading HOW MARGARET AND TITA TREAD MANY PATHS; AND HOW FORTUNE, HAVING TURNED HER BACK ON TITA, SHOWS A SMILING FRONT TO MAURICE.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading On young feet barely born, and with a smile so slight that one dare hardly call it sunshine.
brought into existence
From this reading On young feet barely born, and with a smile so slight that one dare hardly call it sunshine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At this moment a little gleam of it, just strong enough to make one dream of summer, but not enough to warm one, is stealing timidly though the windows of Margaret's smaller drawing-room in Park Lane.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On young feet barely born, and with a smile so slight that one dare hardly call it sunshine.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It is six months later, and now fair May has come to us on young and eager feet.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading On young feet barely born, and with a smile so slight that one dare hardly call it sunshine.
drawing-room
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From this reading At this moment a little gleam of it, just strong enough to make one dream of summer, but not enough to warm one, is stealing timidly though the windows of Margaret's smaller drawing-room in Park Lane.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading At this moment a little gleam of it, just strong enough to make one dream of summer, but not enough to warm one, is stealing timidly though the windows of Margaret's smaller drawing-room in Park Lane.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading It is six months later, and now fair May has come to us on young and eager feet.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading At this moment a little gleam of it, just strong enough to make one dream of summer, but not enough to warm one, is stealing timidly though the windows of Margaret's smaller drawing-room in Park Lane.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading She had taken Tita abroad almost immediately after the rupture at Oakdean, explaining to their mutual friends that it was necessary for Tita's health that she should winter in the south.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It is six months later, and now fair May has come to us on young and eager feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It is six months later, and now fair May has come to us on young and eager feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had taken Tita abroad almost immediately after the rupture at Oakdean, explaining to their mutual friends that it was necessary for Tita's health that she should winter in the south.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading HOW MARGARET AND TITA TREAD MANY PATHS; AND HOW FORTUNE, HAVING TURNED HER BACK ON TITA, SHOWS A SMILING FRONT TO MAURICE.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She had taken Tita abroad almost immediately after the rupture at Oakdean, explaining to their mutual friends that it was necessary for Tita's health that she should winter in the south.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading HOW MARGARET AND TITA TREAD MANY PATHS; AND HOW FORTUNE, HAVING TURNED HER BACK ON TITA, SHOWS A SMILING FRONT TO MAURICE.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading At this moment a little gleam of it, just strong enough to make one dream of summer, but not enough to warm one, is stealing timidly though the windows of Margaret's smaller drawing-room in Park Lane.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had taken Tita abroad almost immediately after the rupture at Oakdean, explaining to their mutual friends that it was necessary for Tita's health that she should winter in the south.
only a very short time before
From this reading On young feet barely born, and with a smile so slight that one dare hardly call it sunshine.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is six months later, and now fair May has come to us on young and eager feet.
HAVINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading HOW MARGARET AND TITA TREAD MANY PATHS; AND HOW FORTUNE, HAVING TURNED HER BACK ON TITA, SHOWS A SMILING FRONT TO MAURICE.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading She had taken Tita abroad almost immediately after the rupture at Oakdean, explaining to their mutual friends that it was necessary for Tita's health that she should winter in the south.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW MARGARET AND TITA TREAD MANY PATHS; AND HOW FORTUNE, HAVING TURNED HER BACK ON TITA, SHOWS A SMILING FRONT TO MAURICE.
HOW
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From this reading HOW MARGARET AND TITA TREAD MANY PATHS; AND HOW FORTUNE, HAVING TURNED HER BACK ON TITA, SHOWS A SMILING FRONT TO MAURICE.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading She had taken Tita abroad almost immediately after the rupture at Oakdean, explaining to their mutual friends that it was necessary for Tita's health that she should winter in the south.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At this moment a little gleam of it, just strong enough to make one dream of summer, but not enough to warm one, is stealing timidly though the windows of Margaret's smaller drawing-room in Park Lane.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is six months later, and now fair May has come to us on young and eager feet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is six months later, and now fair May has come to us on young and eager feet.
and nothing more
From this reading At this moment a little gleam of it, just strong enough to make one dream of summer, but not enough to warm one, is stealing timidly though the windows of Margaret's smaller drawing-room in Park Lane.
a narrow way or road
From this reading At this moment a little gleam of it, just strong enough to make one dream of summer, but not enough to warm one, is stealing timidly though the windows of Margaret's smaller drawing-room in Park Lane.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It is six months later, and now fair May has come to us on young and eager feet.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At this moment a little gleam of it, just strong enough to make one dream of summer, but not enough to warm one, is stealing timidly though the windows of Margaret's smaller drawing-room in Park Lane.
engage in
From this reading At this moment a little gleam of it, just strong enough to make one dream of summer, but not enough to warm one, is stealing timidly though the windows of Margaret's smaller drawing-room in Park Lane.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading HOW MARGARET AND TITA TREAD MANY PATHS; AND HOW FORTUNE, HAVING TURNED HER BACK ON TITA, SHOWS A SMILING FRONT TO MAURICE.
MARGARET
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From this reading HOW MARGARET AND TITA TREAD MANY PATHS; AND HOW FORTUNE, HAVING TURNED HER BACK ON TITA, SHOWS A SMILING FRONT TO MAURICE.
Margaret's
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From this reading At this moment a little gleam of it, just strong enough to make one dream of summer, but not enough to warm one, is stealing timidly though the windows of Margaret's smaller drawing-room in Park Lane.
MAURICE
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From this reading HOW MARGARET AND TITA TREAD MANY PATHS; AND HOW FORTUNE, HAVING TURNED HER BACK ON TITA, SHOWS A SMILING FRONT TO MAURICE.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is six months later, and now fair May has come to us on young and eager feet.
a particular point in time
From this reading At this moment a little gleam of it, just strong enough to make one dream of summer, but not enough to warm one, is stealing timidly though the windows of Margaret's smaller drawing-room in Park Lane.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It is six months later, and now fair May has come to us on young and eager feet.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading She had taken Tita abroad almost immediately after the rupture at Oakdean, explaining to their mutual friends that it was necessary for Tita's health that she should winter in the south.
absolutely essential
From this reading She had taken Tita abroad almost immediately after the rupture at Oakdean, explaining to their mutual friends that it was necessary for Tita's health that she should winter in the south.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At this moment a little gleam of it, just strong enough to make one dream of summer, but not enough to warm one, is stealing timidly though the windows of Margaret's smaller drawing-room in Park Lane.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is six months later, and now fair May has come to us on young and eager feet.
Oakdean
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From this reading She had taken Tita abroad almost immediately after the rupture at Oakdean, explaining to their mutual friends that it was necessary for Tita's health that she should winter in the south.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At this moment a little gleam of it, just strong enough to make one dream of summer, but not enough to warm one, is stealing timidly though the windows of Margaret's smaller drawing-room in Park Lane.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOW MARGARET AND TITA TREAD MANY PATHS; AND HOW FORTUNE, HAVING TURNED HER BACK ON TITA, SHOWS A SMILING FRONT TO MAURICE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On young feet barely born, and with a smile so slight that one dare hardly call it sunshine.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading At this moment a little gleam of it, just strong enough to make one dream of summer, but not enough to warm one, is stealing timidly though the windows of Margaret's smaller drawing-room in Park Lane.
PATHSnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading HOW MARGARET AND TITA TREAD MANY PATHS; AND HOW FORTUNE, HAVING TURNED HER BACK ON TITA, SHOWS A SMILING FRONT TO MAURICE.
ruptureverbUS /ˈrʌptʃər/
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading She had taken Tita abroad almost immediately after the rupture at Oakdean, explaining to their mutual friends that it was necessary for Tita's health that she should winter in the south.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had taken Tita abroad almost immediately after the rupture at Oakdean, explaining to their mutual friends that it was necessary for Tita's health that she should winter in the south.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She had taken Tita abroad almost immediately after the rupture at Oakdean, explaining to their mutual friends that it was necessary for Tita's health that she should winter in the south.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading HOW MARGARET AND TITA TREAD MANY PATHS; AND HOW FORTUNE, HAVING TURNED HER BACK ON TITA, SHOWS A SMILING FRONT TO MAURICE.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It is six months later, and now fair May has come to us on young and eager feet.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading On young feet barely born, and with a smile so slight that one dare hardly call it sunshine.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading At this moment a little gleam of it, just strong enough to make one dream of summer, but not enough to warm one, is stealing timidly though the windows of Margaret's smaller drawing-room in Park Lane.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading On young feet barely born, and with a smile so slight that one dare hardly call it sunshine.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading HOW MARGARET AND TITA TREAD MANY PATHS; AND HOW FORTUNE, HAVING TURNED HER BACK ON TITA, SHOWS A SMILING FRONT TO MAURICE.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On young feet barely born, and with a smile so slight that one dare hardly call it sunshine.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading She had taken Tita abroad almost immediately after the rupture at Oakdean, explaining to their mutual friends that it was necessary for Tita's health that she should winter in the south.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading At this moment a little gleam of it, just strong enough to make one dream of summer, but not enough to warm one, is stealing timidly though the windows of Margaret's smaller drawing-room in Park Lane.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading At this moment a little gleam of it, just strong enough to make one dream of summer, but not enough to warm one, is stealing timidly though the windows of Margaret's smaller drawing-room in Park Lane.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading At this moment a little gleam of it, just strong enough to make one dream of summer, but not enough to warm one, is stealing timidly though the windows of Margaret's smaller drawing-room in Park Lane.
the rays of the sun
From this reading On young feet barely born, and with a smile so slight that one dare hardly call it sunshine.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading She had taken Tita abroad almost immediately after the rupture at Oakdean, explaining to their mutual friends that it was necessary for Tita's health that she should winter in the south.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On young feet barely born, and with a smile so slight that one dare hardly call it sunshine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At this moment a little gleam of it, just strong enough to make one dream of summer, but not enough to warm one, is stealing timidly though the windows of Margaret's smaller drawing-room in Park Lane.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She had taken Tita abroad almost immediately after the rupture at Oakdean, explaining to their mutual friends that it was necessary for Tita's health that she should winter in the south.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this moment a little gleam of it, just strong enough to make one dream of summer, but not enough to warm one, is stealing timidly though the windows of Margaret's smaller drawing-room in Park Lane.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At this moment a little gleam of it, just strong enough to make one dream of summer, but not enough to warm one, is stealing timidly though the windows of Margaret's smaller drawing-room in Park Lane.
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading At this moment a little gleam of it, just strong enough to make one dream of summer, but not enough to warm one, is stealing timidly though the windows of Margaret's smaller drawing-room in Park Lane.
TITA
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From this reading HOW MARGARET AND TITA TREAD MANY PATHS; AND HOW FORTUNE, HAVING TURNED HER BACK ON TITA, SHOWS A SMILING FRONT TO MAURICE.
Tita's
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From this reading She had taken Tita abroad almost immediately after the rupture at Oakdean, explaining to their mutual friends that it was necessary for Tita's health that she should winter in the south.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW MARGARET AND TITA TREAD MANY PATHS; AND HOW FORTUNE, HAVING TURNED HER BACK ON TITA, SHOWS A SMILING FRONT TO MAURICE.
TREADverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading HOW MARGARET AND TITA TREAD MANY PATHS; AND HOW FORTUNE, HAVING TURNED HER BACK ON TITA, SHOWS A SMILING FRONT TO MAURICE.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading HOW MARGARET AND TITA TREAD MANY PATHS; AND HOW FORTUNE, HAVING TURNED HER BACK ON TITA, SHOWS A SMILING FRONT TO MAURICE.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is six months later, and now fair May has come to us on young and eager feet.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading At this moment a little gleam of it, just strong enough to make one dream of summer, but not enough to warm one, is stealing timidly though the windows of Margaret's smaller drawing-room in Park Lane.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had taken Tita abroad almost immediately after the rupture at Oakdean, explaining to their mutual friends that it was necessary for Tita's health that she should winter in the south.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading At this moment a little gleam of it, just strong enough to make one dream of summer, but not enough to warm one, is stealing timidly though the windows of Margaret's smaller drawing-room in Park Lane.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading She had taken Tita abroad almost immediately after the rupture at Oakdean, explaining to their mutual friends that it was necessary for Tita's health that she should winter in the south.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On young feet barely born, and with a smile so slight that one dare hardly call it sunshine.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It is six months later, and now fair May has come to us on young and eager feet.
