used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rachel was glancing in a torpid condition at the advertisements of the millinery and trimming shops.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She had picked up the _Signal_ in order to read about captured burglars, but the paper contained not one word on the subject, or on any other subject except football.
advertisementsnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzmənts/
plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading Rachel was glancing in a torpid condition at the advertisements of the millinery and trimming shops.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading THE CINEMA I That evening Rachel sat alone in the parlour, reclining on the Chesterfield over the _Signal_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The football season had commenced in splendour, and it happened to be the football edition of the _Signal_ that the paper-boy had foisted upon Mrs. Maldon's house.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She had picked up the _Signal_ in order to read about captured burglars, but the paper contained not one word on the subject, or on any other subject except football.
assurancesnounUS /əˈʃʊrənsɪz/
plural of “assurance” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Despite repeated and positive assurances from Mrs. Maldon that she wanted the late edition and not the football edition on Saturday nights, the football edition was usually delivered, because the paper-boy could not conceive that any customer could sincerely not want the football edition.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rachel was glancing in a torpid condition at the advertisements of the millinery and trimming shops.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The football season had commenced in splendour, and it happened to be the football edition of the _Signal_ that the paper-boy had foisted upon Mrs. Maldon's house.
for the reason that
From this reading Despite repeated and positive assurances from Mrs. Maldon that she wanted the late edition and not the football edition on Saturday nights, the football edition was usually delivered, because the paper-boy could not conceive that any customer could sincerely not want the football edition.
burglarsnounUS /ˈbɜːrɡlərz/
plural of “burglar” — a thief who enters a building with intent to steal
From this reading She had picked up the _Signal_ in order to read about captured burglars, but the paper contained not one word on the subject, or on any other subject except football.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had picked up the _Signal_ in order to read about captured burglars, but the paper contained not one word on the subject, or on any other subject except football.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading She had picked up the _Signal_ in order to read about captured burglars, but the paper contained not one word on the subject, or on any other subject except football.
ChesterfieldnounUS /ˈtʃestərfiːld/
suave and witty English statesman remembered mostly for letters to his son (1694-1773)
From this reading THE CINEMA I That evening Rachel sat alone in the parlour, reclining on the Chesterfield over the _Signal_.
CINEMAnounUS /ˈsɪnəmə/
a medium that disseminates moving pictures
From this reading THE CINEMA I That evening Rachel sat alone in the parlour, reclining on the Chesterfield over the _Signal_.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The football season had commenced in splendour, and it happened to be the football edition of the _Signal_ that the paper-boy had foisted upon Mrs. Maldon's house.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading Despite repeated and positive assurances from Mrs. Maldon that she wanted the late edition and not the football edition on Saturday nights, the football edition was usually delivered, because the paper-boy could not conceive that any customer could sincerely not want the football edition.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Rachel was glancing in a torpid condition at the advertisements of the millinery and trimming shops.
gotten under control
From this reading She had picked up the _Signal_ in order to read about captured burglars, but the paper contained not one word on the subject, or on any other subject except football.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Despite repeated and positive assurances from Mrs. Maldon that she wanted the late edition and not the football edition on Saturday nights, the football edition was usually delivered, because the paper-boy could not conceive that any customer could sincerely not want the football edition.
customernounUS /ˈkʌstəmər/
someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading Despite repeated and positive assurances from Mrs. Maldon that she wanted the late edition and not the football edition on Saturday nights, the football edition was usually delivered, because the paper-boy could not conceive that any customer could sincerely not want the football edition.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Despite repeated and positive assurances from Mrs. Maldon that she wanted the late edition and not the football edition on Saturday nights, the football edition was usually delivered, because the paper-boy could not conceive that any customer could sincerely not want the football edition.
DespiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite repeated and positive assurances from Mrs. Maldon that she wanted the late edition and not the football edition on Saturday nights, the football edition was usually delivered, because the paper-boy could not conceive that any customer could sincerely not want the football edition.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading The football season had commenced in splendour, and it happened to be the football edition of the _Signal_ that the paper-boy had foisted upon Mrs. Maldon's house.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE CINEMA I That evening Rachel sat alone in the parlour, reclining on the Chesterfield over the _Signal_.
apart from; not including
From this reading She had picked up the _Signal_ in order to read about captured burglars, but the paper contained not one word on the subject, or on any other subject except football.
foistedverbUS /ˈfɔɪstɪd/
past form of “foist” — to force onto another
From this reading The football season had commenced in splendour, and it happened to be the football edition of the _Signal_ that the paper-boy had foisted upon Mrs. Maldon's house.
footballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading She had picked up the _Signal_ in order to read about captured burglars, but the paper contained not one word on the subject, or on any other subject except football.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Despite repeated and positive assurances from Mrs. Maldon that she wanted the late edition and not the football edition on Saturday nights, the football edition was usually delivered, because the paper-boy could not conceive that any customer could sincerely not want the football edition.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Rachel was glancing in a torpid condition at the advertisements of the millinery and trimming shops.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had picked up the _Signal_ in order to read about captured burglars, but the paper contained not one word on the subject, or on any other subject except football.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The football season had commenced in splendour, and it happened to be the football edition of the _Signal_ that the paper-boy had foisted upon Mrs. Maldon's house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The football season had commenced in splendour, and it happened to be the football edition of the _Signal_ that the paper-boy had foisted upon Mrs. Maldon's house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE CINEMA I That evening Rachel sat alone in the parlour, reclining on the Chesterfield over the _Signal_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CINEMA I That evening Rachel sat alone in the parlour, reclining on the Chesterfield over the _Signal_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The football season had commenced in splendour, and it happened to be the football edition of the _Signal_ that the paper-boy had foisted upon Mrs. Maldon's house.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Despite repeated and positive assurances from Mrs. Maldon that she wanted the late edition and not the football edition on Saturday nights, the football edition was usually delivered, because the paper-boy could not conceive that any customer could sincerely not want the football edition.
Maldonnoun
a battle in which the Danes defeated the Saxons in 991; celebrated in an old English poem
From this reading Despite repeated and positive assurances from Mrs. Maldon that she wanted the late edition and not the football edition on Saturday nights, the football edition was usually delivered, because the paper-boy could not conceive that any customer could sincerely not want the football edition.
Maldon's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The football season had commenced in splendour, and it happened to be the football edition of the _Signal_ that the paper-boy had foisted upon Mrs. Maldon's house.
millinerynoun
shop selling women's hats
From this reading Rachel was glancing in a torpid condition at the advertisements of the millinery and trimming shops.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The football season had commenced in splendour, and it happened to be the football edition of the _Signal_ that the paper-boy had foisted upon Mrs. Maldon's house.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading Despite repeated and positive assurances from Mrs. Maldon that she wanted the late edition and not the football edition on Saturday nights, the football edition was usually delivered, because the paper-boy could not conceive that any customer could sincerely not want the football edition.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had picked up the _Signal_ in order to read about captured burglars, but the paper contained not one word on the subject, or on any other subject except football.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The football season had commenced in splendour, and it happened to be the football edition of the _Signal_ that the paper-boy had foisted upon Mrs. Maldon's house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CINEMA I That evening Rachel sat alone in the parlour, reclining on the Chesterfield over the _Signal_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had picked up the _Signal_ in order to read about captured burglars, but the paper contained not one word on the subject, or on any other subject except football.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had picked up the _Signal_ in order to read about captured burglars, but the paper contained not one word on the subject, or on any other subject except football.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She had picked up the _Signal_ in order to read about captured burglars, but the paper contained not one word on the subject, or on any other subject except football.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She had picked up the _Signal_ in order to read about captured burglars, but the paper contained not one word on the subject, or on any other subject except football.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE CINEMA I That evening Rachel sat alone in the parlour, reclining on the Chesterfield over the _Signal_.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading She had picked up the _Signal_ in order to read about captured burglars, but the paper contained not one word on the subject, or on any other subject except football.
paper-boy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The football season had commenced in splendour, and it happened to be the football edition of the _Signal_ that the paper-boy had foisted upon Mrs. Maldon's house.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading THE CINEMA I That evening Rachel sat alone in the parlour, reclining on the Chesterfield over the _Signal_.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading She had picked up the _Signal_ in order to read about captured burglars, but the paper contained not one word on the subject, or on any other subject except football.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading Despite repeated and positive assurances from Mrs. Maldon that she wanted the late edition and not the football edition on Saturday nights, the football edition was usually delivered, because the paper-boy could not conceive that any customer could sincerely not want the football edition.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading THE CINEMA I That evening Rachel sat alone in the parlour, reclining on the Chesterfield over the _Signal_.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She had picked up the _Signal_ in order to read about captured burglars, but the paper contained not one word on the subject, or on any other subject except football.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading THE CINEMA I That evening Rachel sat alone in the parlour, reclining on the Chesterfield over the _Signal_.
recurring again and again
From this reading Despite repeated and positive assurances from Mrs. Maldon that she wanted the late edition and not the football edition on Saturday nights, the football edition was usually delivered, because the paper-boy could not conceive that any customer could sincerely not want the football edition.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE CINEMA I That evening Rachel sat alone in the parlour, reclining on the Chesterfield over the _Signal_.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Despite repeated and positive assurances from Mrs. Maldon that she wanted the late edition and not the football edition on Saturday nights, the football edition was usually delivered, because the paper-boy could not conceive that any customer could sincerely not want the football edition.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The football season had commenced in splendour, and it happened to be the football edition of the _Signal_ that the paper-boy had foisted upon Mrs. Maldon's house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had picked up the _Signal_ in order to read about captured burglars, but the paper contained not one word on the subject, or on any other subject except football.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Rachel was glancing in a torpid condition at the advertisements of the millinery and trimming shops.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading THE CINEMA I That evening Rachel sat alone in the parlour, reclining on the Chesterfield over the _Signal_.
sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/
with sincerity; without pretense
From this reading Despite repeated and positive assurances from Mrs. Maldon that she wanted the late edition and not the football edition on Saturday nights, the football edition was usually delivered, because the paper-boy could not conceive that any customer could sincerely not want the football edition.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading The football season had commenced in splendour, and it happened to be the football edition of the _Signal_ that the paper-boy had foisted upon Mrs. Maldon's house.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading She had picked up the _Signal_ in order to read about captured burglars, but the paper contained not one word on the subject, or on any other subject except football.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CINEMA I That evening Rachel sat alone in the parlour, reclining on the Chesterfield over the _Signal_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CINEMA I That evening Rachel sat alone in the parlour, reclining on the Chesterfield over the _Signal_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had picked up the _Signal_ in order to read about captured burglars, but the paper contained not one word on the subject, or on any other subject except football.
torpidadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrpəd/
slow and apathetic
From this reading Rachel was glancing in a torpid condition at the advertisements of the millinery and trimming shops.
trimmingnounUS /ˈtrɪmɪŋ/
the act of adding decoration
From this reading Rachel was glancing in a torpid condition at the advertisements of the millinery and trimming shops.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had picked up the _Signal_ in order to read about captured burglars, but the paper contained not one word on the subject, or on any other subject except football.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The football season had commenced in splendour, and it happened to be the football edition of the _Signal_ that the paper-boy had foisted upon Mrs. Maldon's house.
under normal conditions
From this reading Despite repeated and positive assurances from Mrs. Maldon that she wanted the late edition and not the football edition on Saturday nights, the football edition was usually delivered, because the paper-boy could not conceive that any customer could sincerely not want the football edition.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Despite repeated and positive assurances from Mrs. Maldon that she wanted the late edition and not the football edition on Saturday nights, the football edition was usually delivered, because the paper-boy could not conceive that any customer could sincerely not want the football edition.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Despite repeated and positive assurances from Mrs. Maldon that she wanted the late edition and not the football edition on Saturday nights, the football edition was usually delivered, because the paper-boy could not conceive that any customer could sincerely not want the football edition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Despite repeated and positive assurances from Mrs. Maldon that she wanted the late edition and not the football edition on Saturday nights, the football edition was usually delivered, because the paper-boy could not conceive that any customer could sincerely not want the football edition.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading She had picked up the _Signal_ in order to read about captured burglars, but the paper contained not one word on the subject, or on any other subject except football.
