used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was on the following day that a less important member of society than Miss Minster resolved to also pay a visit to the milliner’s shop.
acquisitionnounUS /ˌækwəˈzɪʃən/
the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
in addition
From this reading It was on the following day that a less important member of society than Miss Minster resolved to also pay a visit to the milliner’s shop.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To go out in this splendid apparel was an obvious duty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
apparelnounUS /əˈpærəl/
clothing in general
From this reading To go out in this splendid apparel was an obvious duty.
appertaining
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From this reading Ben Lawton’s second wife--for she herself scarcely thought of “Mrs. Lawton” as a title appertaining to her condition of ill-requited servitude--had become possessed of some new clothes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ben Lawton’s second wife--for she herself scarcely thought of “Mrs. Lawton” as a title appertaining to her condition of ill-requited servitude--had become possessed of some new clothes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Ben Lawton’s second wife--for she herself scarcely thought of “Mrs. Lawton” as a title appertaining to her condition of ill-requited servitude--had become possessed of some new clothes.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben Lawton’s second wife--for she herself scarcely thought of “Mrs. Lawton” as a title appertaining to her condition of ill-requited servitude--had become possessed of some new clothes.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
buglenounUS /ˈbjuːɡəl/
a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Where to go was less clear.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
clothing in general
From this reading Ben Lawton’s second wife--for she herself scarcely thought of “Mrs. Lawton” as a title appertaining to her condition of ill-requited servitude--had become possessed of some new clothes.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Ben Lawton’s second wife--for she herself scarcely thought of “Mrs. Lawton” as a title appertaining to her condition of ill-requited servitude--had become possessed of some new clothes.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was on the following day that a less important member of society than Miss Minster resolved to also pay a visit to the milliner’s shop.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading To go out in this splendid apparel was an obvious duty.
divisible by two
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was on the following day that a less important member of society than Miss Minster resolved to also pay a visit to the milliner’s shop.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ben Lawton’s second wife--for she herself scarcely thought of “Mrs. Lawton” as a title appertaining to her condition of ill-requited servitude--had become possessed of some new clothes.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading To go out in this splendid apparel was an obvious duty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ben Lawton’s second wife--for she herself scarcely thought of “Mrs. Lawton” as a title appertaining to her condition of ill-requited servitude--had become possessed of some new clothes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ben Lawton’s second wife--for she herself scarcely thought of “Mrs. Lawton” as a title appertaining to her condition of ill-requited servitude--had become possessed of some new clothes.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ben Lawton’s second wife--for she herself scarcely thought of “Mrs. Lawton” as a title appertaining to her condition of ill-requited servitude--had become possessed of some new clothes.
ill-requited
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From this reading Ben Lawton’s second wife--for she herself scarcely thought of “Mrs. Lawton” as a title appertaining to her condition of ill-requited servitude--had become possessed of some new clothes.
of great significance or value
From this reading It was on the following day that a less important member of society than Miss Minster resolved to also pay a visit to the milliner’s shop.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To go out in this splendid apparel was an obvious duty.
inherentadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɪrənt/
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on the following day that a less important member of society than Miss Minster resolved to also pay a visit to the milliner’s shop.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
LawtonnounUS /ˈlɔːtən/
a town in southwest Oklahoma
From this reading Ben Lawton’s second wife--for she herself scarcely thought of “Mrs. Lawton” as a title appertaining to her condition of ill-requited servitude--had become possessed of some new clothes.
Lawton's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ben Lawton’s second wife--for she herself scarcely thought of “Mrs. Lawton” as a title appertaining to her condition of ill-requited servitude--had become possessed of some new clothes.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It was on the following day that a less important member of society than Miss Minster resolved to also pay a visit to the milliner’s shop.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It was on the following day that a less important member of society than Miss Minster resolved to also pay a visit to the milliner’s shop.
milliner's
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From this reading It was on the following day that a less important member of society than Miss Minster resolved to also pay a visit to the milliner’s shop.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
MinsternounUS /ˈmɪnstər/
any of certain cathedrals and large churches; originally connected to a monastery
From this reading It was on the following day that a less important member of society than Miss Minster resolved to also pay a visit to the milliner’s shop.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was on the following day that a less important member of society than Miss Minster resolved to also pay a visit to the milliner’s shop.
monetaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnəteri/
relating to or involving money
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Ben Lawton’s second wife--for she herself scarcely thought of “Mrs. Lawton” as a title appertaining to her condition of ill-requited servitude--had become possessed of some new clothes.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Ben Lawton’s second wife--for she herself scarcely thought of “Mrs. Lawton” as a title appertaining to her condition of ill-requited servitude--had become possessed of some new clothes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading To go out in this splendid apparel was an obvious duty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was on the following day that a less important member of society than Miss Minster resolved to also pay a visit to the milliner’s shop.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was on the following day that a less important member of society than Miss Minster resolved to also pay a visit to the milliner’s shop.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading It was on the following day that a less important member of society than Miss Minster resolved to also pay a visit to the milliner’s shop.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Ben Lawton’s second wife--for she herself scarcely thought of “Mrs. Lawton” as a title appertaining to her condition of ill-requited servitude--had become possessed of some new clothes.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
determined
From this reading It was on the following day that a less important member of society than Miss Minster resolved to also pay a visit to the milliner’s shop.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
only a very short time before
From this reading Ben Lawton’s second wife--for she herself scarcely thought of “Mrs. Lawton” as a title appertaining to her condition of ill-requited servitude--had become possessed of some new clothes.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Ben Lawton’s second wife--for she herself scarcely thought of “Mrs. Lawton” as a title appertaining to her condition of ill-requited servitude--had become possessed of some new clothes.
servitudenounUS /ˈsɜːrvətuːd/
state of subjection to an owner or master or forced labor imposed as punishment
From this reading Ben Lawton’s second wife--for she herself scarcely thought of “Mrs. Lawton” as a title appertaining to her condition of ill-requited servitude--had become possessed of some new clothes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ben Lawton’s second wife--for she herself scarcely thought of “Mrs. Lawton” as a title appertaining to her condition of ill-requited servitude--had become possessed of some new clothes.
do one's shopping
From this reading It was on the following day that a less important member of society than Miss Minster resolved to also pay a visit to the milliner’s shop.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading It was on the following day that a less important member of society than Miss Minster resolved to also pay a visit to the milliner’s shop.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Ben Lawton’s second wife--for she herself scarcely thought of “Mrs. Lawton” as a title appertaining to her condition of ill-requited servitude--had become possessed of some new clothes.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading To go out in this splendid apparel was an obvious duty.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was on the following day that a less important member of society than Miss Minster resolved to also pay a visit to the milliner’s shop.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was on the following day that a less important member of society than Miss Minster resolved to also pay a visit to the milliner’s shop.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was on the following day that a less important member of society than Miss Minster resolved to also pay a visit to the milliner’s shop.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To go out in this splendid apparel was an obvious duty.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Ben Lawton’s second wife--for she herself scarcely thought of “Mrs. Lawton” as a title appertaining to her condition of ill-requited servitude--had become possessed of some new clothes.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Ben Lawton’s second wife--for she herself scarcely thought of “Mrs. Lawton” as a title appertaining to her condition of ill-requited servitude--had become possessed of some new clothes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was on the following day that a less important member of society than Miss Minster resolved to also pay a visit to the milliner’s shop.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
trimmingnounUS /ˈtrɪmɪŋ/
the act of adding decoration
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It was on the following day that a less important member of society than Miss Minster resolved to also pay a visit to the milliner’s shop.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was on the following day that a less important member of society than Miss Minster resolved to also pay a visit to the milliner’s shop.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where to go was less clear.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Ben Lawton’s second wife--for she herself scarcely thought of “Mrs. Lawton” as a title appertaining to her condition of ill-requited servitude--had become possessed of some new clothes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Their monetary value was not large, but they were warm and respectable, with bugle trimming on the cloak, and a feather rising out of real velvet on the bonnet; and they were new all together at the same time, a fact which impressed her mind by its novelty even more than did the inherent charm of acquisition.
