used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mary and her mother lived in a pretty old house facing the public square, and it was fortunate that Mrs. Price’s old home was so located.
(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 A large bulletin on the front door announced that tea and sandwiches of all varieties could be had within; also that luncheons were prepared for pleasure parties and journeys and that numerous dainty and pretty articles, made by hand, were there for sale.
in addition
From this reading A large bulletin on the front door announced that tea and sandwiches of all varieties could be had within; also that luncheons were prepared for pleasure parties and journeys and that numerous dainty and pretty articles, made by hand, were there for sale.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Billie was thankful when they had got the box of jewels safely back into the motor car and were on their way at last to Mary’s home.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading A large bulletin on the front door announced that tea and sandwiches of all varieties could be had within; also that luncheons were prepared for pleasure parties and journeys and that numerous dainty and pretty articles, made by hand, were there for sale.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading A large bulletin on the front door announced that tea and sandwiches of all varieties could be had within; also that luncheons were prepared for pleasure parties and journeys and that numerous dainty and pretty articles, made by hand, were there for sale.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Billie was thankful when they had got the box of jewels safely back into the motor car and were on their way at last to Mary’s home.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Billie was thankful when they had got the box of jewels safely back into the motor car and were on their way at last to Mary’s home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A large bulletin on the front door announced that tea and sandwiches of all varieties could be had within; also that luncheons were prepared for pleasure parties and journeys and that numerous dainty and pretty articles, made by hand, were there for sale.
Billie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Billie was thankful when they had got the box of jewels safely back into the motor car and were on their way at last to Mary’s home.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading A little blue board hung from the portico, which bore the inscription in old English script, “At Ye Signe of Ye Blue Tea Pot.”
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading A little blue board hung from the portico, which bore the inscription in old English script, “At Ye Signe of Ye Blue Tea Pot.”
cause to be bored
From this reading A little blue board hung from the portico, which bore the inscription in old English script, “At Ye Signe of Ye Blue Tea Pot.”
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Billie was thankful when they had got the box of jewels safely back into the motor car and were on their way at last to Mary’s home.
bulletinnounUS /ˈbʊlɪtən/
a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
From this reading A large bulletin on the front door announced that tea and sandwiches of all varieties could be had within; also that luncheons were prepared for pleasure parties and journeys and that numerous dainty and pretty articles, made by hand, were there for sale.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A large bulletin on the front door announced that tea and sandwiches of all varieties could be had within; also that luncheons were prepared for pleasure parties and journeys and that numerous dainty and pretty articles, made by hand, were there for sale.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Billie was thankful when they had got the box of jewels safely back into the motor car and were on their way at last to Mary’s home.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A large bulletin on the front door announced that tea and sandwiches of all varieties could be had within; also that luncheons were prepared for pleasure parties and journeys and that numerous dainty and pretty articles, made by hand, were there for sale.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading A large bulletin on the front door announced that tea and sandwiches of all varieties could be had within; also that luncheons were prepared for pleasure parties and journeys and that numerous dainty and pretty articles, made by hand, were there for sale.
a female human offspring
From this reading In order to support herself and her little daughter, the young widow had transformed the lower floor into a tea room and shop.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A large bulletin on the front door announced that tea and sandwiches of all varieties could be had within; also that luncheons were prepared for pleasure parties and journeys and that numerous dainty and pretty articles, made by hand, were there for sale.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading A little blue board hung from the portico, which bore the inscription in old English script, “At Ye Signe of Ye Blue Tea Pot.”
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Mary and her mother lived in a pretty old house facing the public square, and it was fortunate that Mrs. Price’s old home was so located.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading In order to support herself and her little daughter, the young widow had transformed the lower floor into a tea room and shop.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A large bulletin on the front door announced that tea and sandwiches of all varieties could be had within; also that luncheons were prepared for pleasure parties and journeys and that numerous dainty and pretty articles, made by hand, were there for sale.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Mary and her mother lived in a pretty old house facing the public square, and it was fortunate that Mrs. Price’s old home was so located.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A little blue board hung from the portico, which bore the inscription in old English script, “At Ye Signe of Ye Blue Tea Pot.”
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A large bulletin on the front door announced that tea and sandwiches of all varieties could be had within; also that luncheons were prepared for pleasure parties and journeys and that numerous dainty and pretty articles, made by hand, were there for sale.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Billie was thankful when they had got the box of jewels safely back into the motor car and were on their way at last to Mary’s home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Billie was thankful when they had got the box of jewels safely back into the motor car and were on their way at last to Mary’s home.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A large bulletin on the front door announced that tea and sandwiches of all varieties could be had within; also that luncheons were prepared for pleasure parties and journeys and that numerous dainty and pretty articles, made by hand, were there for sale.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mary and her mother lived in a pretty old house facing the public square, and it was fortunate that Mrs. Price’s old home was so located.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading In order to support herself and her little daughter, the young widow had transformed the lower floor into a tea room and shop.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Billie was thankful when they had got the box of jewels safely back into the motor car and were on their way at last to Mary’s home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mary and her mother lived in a pretty old house facing the public square, and it was fortunate that Mrs. Price’s old home was so located.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading A little blue board hung from the portico, which bore the inscription in old English script, “At Ye Signe of Ye Blue Tea Pot.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mary and her mother lived in a pretty old house facing the public square, and it was fortunate that Mrs. Price’s old home was so located.
inscriptionnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading A little blue board hung from the portico, which bore the inscription in old English script, “At Ye Signe of Ye Blue Tea Pot.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Billie was thankful when they had got the box of jewels safely back into the motor car and were on their way at last to Mary’s home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mary and her mother lived in a pretty old house facing the public square, and it was fortunate that Mrs. Price’s old home was so located.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Billie was thankful when they had got the box of jewels safely back into the motor car and were on their way at last to Mary’s home.
journeysnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading A large bulletin on the front door announced that tea and sandwiches of all varieties could be had within; also that luncheons were prepared for pleasure parties and journeys and that numerous dainty and pretty articles, made by hand, were there for sale.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large bulletin on the front door announced that tea and sandwiches of all varieties could be had within; also that luncheons were prepared for pleasure parties and journeys and that numerous dainty and pretty articles, made by hand, were there for sale.
immediately past
From this reading Billie was thankful when they had got the box of jewels safely back into the motor car and were on their way at last to Mary’s home.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In order to support herself and her little daughter, the young widow had transformed the lower floor into a tea room and shop.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Mary and her mother lived in a pretty old house facing the public square, and it was fortunate that Mrs. Price’s old home was so located.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Mary and her mother lived in a pretty old house facing the public square, and it was fortunate that Mrs. Price’s old home was so located.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading In order to support herself and her little daughter, the young widow had transformed the lower floor into a tea room and shop.
luncheonsnounUS /ˈlʌntʃənz/
plural of “luncheon” — a midday meal
From this reading A large bulletin on the front door announced that tea and sandwiches of all varieties could be had within; also that luncheons were prepared for pleasure parties and journeys and that numerous dainty and pretty articles, made by hand, were there for sale.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A large bulletin on the front door announced that tea and sandwiches of all varieties could be had within; also that luncheons were prepared for pleasure parties and journeys and that numerous dainty and pretty articles, made by hand, were there for sale.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary and her mother lived in a pretty old house facing the public square, and it was fortunate that Mrs. Price’s old home was so located.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Billie was thankful when they had got the box of jewels safely back into the motor car and were on their way at last to Mary’s home.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Mary and her mother lived in a pretty old house facing the public square, and it was fortunate that Mrs. Price’s old home was so located.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Billie was thankful when they had got the box of jewels safely back into the motor car and were on their way at last to Mary’s home.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mary and her mother lived in a pretty old house facing the public square, and it was fortunate that Mrs. Price’s old home was so located.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading A large bulletin on the front door announced that tea and sandwiches of all varieties could be had within; also that luncheons were prepared for pleasure parties and journeys and that numerous dainty and pretty articles, made by hand, were there for sale.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Billie was thankful when they had got the box of jewels safely back into the motor car and were on their way at last to Mary’s home.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mary and her mother lived in a pretty old house facing the public square, and it was fortunate that Mrs. Price’s old home was so located.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Billie was thankful when they had got the box of jewels safely back into the motor car and were on their way at last to Mary’s home.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to support herself and her little daughter, the young widow had transformed the lower floor into a tea room and shop.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading A large bulletin on the front door announced that tea and sandwiches of all varieties could be had within; also that luncheons were prepared for pleasure parties and journeys and that numerous dainty and pretty articles, made by hand, were there for sale.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading A large bulletin on the front door announced that tea and sandwiches of all varieties could be had within; also that luncheons were prepared for pleasure parties and journeys and that numerous dainty and pretty articles, made by hand, were there for sale.
porticonounUS /ˈpɔːrtəkoʊ/
a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area
From this reading A little blue board hung from the portico, which bore the inscription in old English script, “At Ye Signe of Ye Blue Tea Pot.”
PotnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading A little blue board hung from the portico, which bore the inscription in old English script, “At Ye Signe of Ye Blue Tea Pot.”
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading A large bulletin on the front door announced that tea and sandwiches of all varieties could be had within; also that luncheons were prepared for pleasure parties and journeys and that numerous dainty and pretty articles, made by hand, were there for sale.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Mary and her mother lived in a pretty old house facing the public square, and it was fortunate that Mrs. Price’s old home was so located.
Price'snounUS /ˈpraɪsɪz/
possessive form of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Mary and her mother lived in a pretty old house facing the public square, and it was fortunate that Mrs. Price’s old home was so located.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Mary and her mother lived in a pretty old house facing the public square, and it was fortunate that Mrs. Price’s old home was so located.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In order to support herself and her little daughter, the young widow had transformed the lower floor into a tea room and shop.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Billie was thankful when they had got the box of jewels safely back into the motor car and were on their way at last to Mary’s home.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading A large bulletin on the front door announced that tea and sandwiches of all varieties could be had within; also that luncheons were prepared for pleasure parties and journeys and that numerous dainty and pretty articles, made by hand, were there for sale.
sandwichesnounUS /ˈsændwɪtʃɪz/
plural of “sandwich” — two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
From this reading A large bulletin on the front door announced that tea and sandwiches of all varieties could be had within; also that luncheons were prepared for pleasure parties and journeys and that numerous dainty and pretty articles, made by hand, were there for sale.
scriptnounUS /skrɪpt/
a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
From this reading A little blue board hung from the portico, which bore the inscription in old English script, “At Ye Signe of Ye Blue Tea Pot.”
do one's shopping
From this reading In order to support herself and her little daughter, the young widow had transformed the lower floor into a tea room and shop.
Signe
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From this reading A little blue board hung from the portico, which bore the inscription in old English script, “At Ye Signe of Ye Blue Tea Pot.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mary and her mother lived in a pretty old house facing the public square, and it was fortunate that Mrs. Price’s old home was so located.
make square
From this reading Mary and her mother lived in a pretty old house facing the public square, and it was fortunate that Mrs. Price’s old home was so located.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading In order to support herself and her little daughter, the young widow had transformed the lower floor into a tea room and shop.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading In order to support herself and her little daughter, the young widow had transformed the lower floor into a tea room and shop.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Billie was thankful when they had got the box of jewels safely back into the motor car and were on their way at last to Mary’s home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mary and her mother lived in a pretty old house facing the public square, and it was fortunate that Mrs. Price’s old home was so located.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Billie was thankful when they had got the box of jewels safely back into the motor car and were on their way at last to Mary’s home.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Billie was thankful when they had got the box of jewels safely back into the motor car and were on their way at last to Mary’s home.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A large bulletin on the front door announced that tea and sandwiches of all varieties could be had within; also that luncheons were prepared for pleasure parties and journeys and that numerous dainty and pretty articles, made by hand, were there for sale.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Billie was thankful when they had got the box of jewels safely back into the motor car and were on their way at last to Mary’s home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Billie was thankful when they had got the box of jewels safely back into the motor car and were on their way at last to Mary’s home.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading In order to support herself and her little daughter, the young widow had transformed the lower floor into a tea room and shop.
varietiesnounUS /vərˈaɪətiz/
plural of “variety” — a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading A large bulletin on the front door announced that tea and sandwiches of all varieties could be had within; also that luncheons were prepared for pleasure parties and journeys and that numerous dainty and pretty articles, made by hand, were there for sale.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Billie was thankful when they had got the box of jewels safely back into the motor car and were on their way at last to Mary’s home.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Billie was thankful when they had got the box of jewels safely back into the motor car and were on their way at last to Mary’s home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Billie was thankful when they had got the box of jewels safely back into the motor car and were on their way at last to Mary’s home.
at the time that
From this reading Billie was thankful when they had got the box of jewels safely back into the motor car and were on their way at last to Mary’s home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A little blue board hung from the portico, which bore the inscription in old English script, “At Ye Signe of Ye Blue Tea Pot.”
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading In order to support herself and her little daughter, the young widow had transformed the lower floor into a tea room and shop.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A large bulletin on the front door announced that tea and sandwiches of all varieties could be had within; also that luncheons were prepared for pleasure parties and journeys and that numerous dainty and pretty articles, made by hand, were there for sale.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading A little blue board hung from the portico, which bore the inscription in old English script, “At Ye Signe of Ye Blue Tea Pot.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In order to support herself and her little daughter, the young widow had transformed the lower floor into a tea room and shop.
