used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT THE CHATEAU Nancy was standing before the mirror which occupied the whole length of the door of the dress-closet with which her modest bedroom had been provided by a thoughtful architect.
(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 She was to dine with Bull Sternford, the man who had caught and held her interest for all she knew that they belonged to camps that were sternly opposed to each other.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading She wanted to look her best, whatever that best might be, and she was haunted by a fear that her best could never rank in its due place amongst the superlatives.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was to dine with Bull Sternford, the man who had caught and held her interest for all she knew that they belonged to camps that were sternly opposed to each other.
architectnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekt/
someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading AT THE CHATEAU Nancy was standing before the mirror which occupied the whole length of the door of the dress-closet with which her modest bedroom had been provided by a thoughtful architect.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading However, she had arrayed herself in her newest and smartest party frock.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE CHATEAU Nancy was standing before the mirror which occupied the whole length of the door of the dress-closet with which her modest bedroom had been provided by a thoughtful architect.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She wanted to look her best, whatever that best might be, and she was haunted by a fear that her best could never rank in its due place amongst the superlatives.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading AT THE CHATEAU Nancy was standing before the mirror which occupied the whole length of the door of the dress-closet with which her modest bedroom had been provided by a thoughtful architect.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AT THE CHATEAU Nancy was standing before the mirror which occupied the whole length of the door of the dress-closet with which her modest bedroom had been provided by a thoughtful architect.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading AT THE CHATEAU Nancy was standing before the mirror which occupied the whole length of the door of the dress-closet with which her modest bedroom had been provided by a thoughtful architect.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading She was to dine with Bull Sternford, the man who had caught and held her interest for all she knew that they belonged to camps that were sternly opposed to each other.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading She wanted to look her best, whatever that best might be, and she was haunted by a fear that her best could never rank in its due place amongst the superlatives.
BullnounUS /bʊl/
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading She was to dine with Bull Sternford, the man who had caught and held her interest for all she knew that they belonged to camps that were sternly opposed to each other.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AT THE CHATEAU Nancy was standing before the mirror which occupied the whole length of the door of the dress-closet with which her modest bedroom had been provided by a thoughtful architect.
campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading She was to dine with Bull Sternford, the man who had caught and held her interest for all she knew that they belonged to camps that were sternly opposed to each other.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading She was to dine with Bull Sternford, the man who had caught and held her interest for all she knew that they belonged to camps that were sternly opposed to each other.
CHATEAUnounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading AT THE CHATEAU Nancy was standing before the mirror which occupied the whole length of the door of the dress-closet with which her modest bedroom had been provided by a thoughtful architect.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She wanted to look her best, whatever that best might be, and she was haunted by a fear that her best could never rank in its due place amongst the superlatives.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading She was to dine with Bull Sternford, the man who had caught and held her interest for all she knew that they belonged to camps that were sternly opposed to each other.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading AT THE CHATEAU Nancy was standing before the mirror which occupied the whole length of the door of the dress-closet with which her modest bedroom had been provided by a thoughtful architect.
dress-closet
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From this reading AT THE CHATEAU Nancy was standing before the mirror which occupied the whole length of the door of the dress-closet with which her modest bedroom had been provided by a thoughtful architect.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading She wanted to look her best, whatever that best might be, and she was haunted by a fear that her best could never rank in its due place amongst the superlatives.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading She was to dine with Bull Sternford, the man who had caught and held her interest for all she knew that they belonged to camps that were sternly opposed to each other.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She wanted to look her best, whatever that best might be, and she was haunted by a fear that her best could never rank in its due place amongst the superlatives.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was to dine with Bull Sternford, the man who had caught and held her interest for all she knew that they belonged to camps that were sternly opposed to each other.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading However, she had arrayed herself in her newest and smartest party frock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AT THE CHATEAU Nancy was standing before the mirror which occupied the whole length of the door of the dress-closet with which her modest bedroom had been provided by a thoughtful architect.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading She wanted to look her best, whatever that best might be, and she was haunted by a fear that her best could never rank in its due place amongst the superlatives.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She was to dine with Bull Sternford, the man who had caught and held her interest for all she knew that they belonged to camps that were sternly opposed to each other.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AT THE CHATEAU Nancy was standing before the mirror which occupied the whole length of the door of the dress-closet with which her modest bedroom had been provided by a thoughtful architect.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading However, she had arrayed herself in her newest and smartest party frock.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, she had arrayed herself in her newest and smartest party frock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She wanted to look her best, whatever that best might be, and she was haunted by a fear that her best could never rank in its due place amongst the superlatives.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading She was to dine with Bull Sternford, the man who had caught and held her interest for all she knew that they belonged to camps that were sternly opposed to each other.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She wanted to look her best, whatever that best might be, and she was haunted by a fear that her best could never rank in its due place amongst the superlatives.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She was to dine with Bull Sternford, the man who had caught and held her interest for all she knew that they belonged to camps that were sternly opposed to each other.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading AT THE CHATEAU Nancy was standing before the mirror which occupied the whole length of the door of the dress-closet with which her modest bedroom had been provided by a thoughtful architect.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She wanted to look her best, whatever that best might be, and she was haunted by a fear that her best could never rank in its due place amongst the superlatives.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She was to dine with Bull Sternford, the man who had caught and held her interest for all she knew that they belonged to camps that were sternly opposed to each other.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She wanted to look her best, whatever that best might be, and she was haunted by a fear that her best could never rank in its due place amongst the superlatives.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading AT THE CHATEAU Nancy was standing before the mirror which occupied the whole length of the door of the dress-closet with which her modest bedroom had been provided by a thoughtful architect.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading AT THE CHATEAU Nancy was standing before the mirror which occupied the whole length of the door of the dress-closet with which her modest bedroom had been provided by a thoughtful architect.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading AT THE CHATEAU Nancy was standing before the mirror which occupied the whole length of the door of the dress-closet with which her modest bedroom had been provided by a thoughtful architect.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She wanted to look her best, whatever that best might be, and she was haunted by a fear that her best could never rank in its due place amongst the superlatives.
newestadjectiveUS /ˈnuːəst/
superlative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading However, she had arrayed herself in her newest and smartest party frock.
held or filled or in use
From this reading AT THE CHATEAU Nancy was standing before the mirror which occupied the whole length of the door of the dress-closet with which her modest bedroom had been provided by a thoughtful architect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE CHATEAU Nancy was standing before the mirror which occupied the whole length of the door of the dress-closet with which her modest bedroom had been provided by a thoughtful architect.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading She was to dine with Bull Sternford, the man who had caught and held her interest for all she knew that they belonged to camps that were sternly opposed to each other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She was to dine with Bull Sternford, the man who had caught and held her interest for all she knew that they belonged to camps that were sternly opposed to each other.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading However, she had arrayed herself in her newest and smartest party frock.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She wanted to look her best, whatever that best might be, and she was haunted by a fear that her best could never rank in its due place amongst the superlatives.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading She was studying the results of her preparations.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading AT THE CHATEAU Nancy was standing before the mirror which occupied the whole length of the door of the dress-closet with which her modest bedroom had been provided by a thoughtful architect.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading She wanted to look her best, whatever that best might be, and she was haunted by a fear that her best could never rank in its due place amongst the superlatives.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading She was studying the results of her preparations.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was studying the results of her preparations.
smartestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɑːrtəst/
superlative of “smart” — showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading However, she had arrayed herself in her newest and smartest party frock.
having a supporting base
From this reading AT THE CHATEAU Nancy was standing before the mirror which occupied the whole length of the door of the dress-closet with which her modest bedroom had been provided by a thoughtful architect.
Sternford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was to dine with Bull Sternford, the man who had caught and held her interest for all she knew that they belonged to camps that were sternly opposed to each other.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading She was to dine with Bull Sternford, the man who had caught and held her interest for all she knew that they belonged to camps that were sternly opposed to each other.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading She was studying the results of her preparations.
superlativesnounUS /sʊˈpɜːrlətɪvz/
plural of “superlative” — an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)
From this reading She wanted to look her best, whatever that best might be, and she was haunted by a fear that her best could never rank in its due place amongst the superlatives.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was to dine with Bull Sternford, the man who had caught and held her interest for all she knew that they belonged to camps that were sternly opposed to each other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE CHATEAU Nancy was standing before the mirror which occupied the whole length of the door of the dress-closet with which her modest bedroom had been provided by a thoughtful architect.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was to dine with Bull Sternford, the man who had caught and held her interest for all she knew that they belonged to camps that were sternly opposed to each other.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading AT THE CHATEAU Nancy was standing before the mirror which occupied the whole length of the door of the dress-closet with which her modest bedroom had been provided by a thoughtful architect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was to dine with Bull Sternford, the man who had caught and held her interest for all she knew that they belonged to camps that were sternly opposed to each other.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading She wanted to look her best, whatever that best might be, and she was haunted by a fear that her best could never rank in its due place amongst the superlatives.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE CHATEAU Nancy was standing before the mirror which occupied the whole length of the door of the dress-closet with which her modest bedroom had been provided by a thoughtful architect.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was to dine with Bull Sternford, the man who had caught and held her interest for all she knew that they belonged to camps that were sternly opposed to each other.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading She wanted to look her best, whatever that best might be, and she was haunted by a fear that her best could never rank in its due place amongst the superlatives.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AT THE CHATEAU Nancy was standing before the mirror which occupied the whole length of the door of the dress-closet with which her modest bedroom had been provided by a thoughtful architect.
which person or people
From this reading She was to dine with Bull Sternford, the man who had caught and held her interest for all she knew that they belonged to camps that were sternly opposed to each other.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading AT THE CHATEAU Nancy was standing before the mirror which occupied the whole length of the door of the dress-closet with which her modest bedroom had been provided by a thoughtful architect.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AT THE CHATEAU Nancy was standing before the mirror which occupied the whole length of the door of the dress-closet with which her modest bedroom had been provided by a thoughtful architect.
