used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Vrain sacrificed the vanity of a lengthy toilette to a natural anxiety to set herself right with Lucian, and appeared shortly in a ravishing costume fresh from Paris.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The suspicion she entertained of Lucian's love for Diana only made Lydia the more eager to fascinate him on her own account.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading A conceit of herself, a hatred of her stepdaughter, and a desire to wring admiration out of a man who did not wish to bestow it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Vrain sacrificed the vanity of a lengthy toilette to a natural anxiety to set herself right with Lucian, and appeared shortly in a ravishing costume fresh from Paris.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Mrs. Vrain sacrificed the vanity of a lengthy toilette to a natural anxiety to set herself right with Lucian, and appeared shortly in a ravishing costume fresh from Paris.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mrs. Vrain sacrificed the vanity of a lengthy toilette to a natural anxiety to set herself right with Lucian, and appeared shortly in a ravishing costume fresh from Paris.
arrayingverbUS /ərˈeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “array” — lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line
From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
make certain of
From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
averseadjectiveUS /əˈvɜːrs/
(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed
From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
Bayswater
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From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
bestowverbUS /bɪˈstoʊ/
present
From this reading A conceit of herself, a hatred of her stepdaughter, and a desire to wring admiration out of a man who did not wish to bestow it.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading WHO BOUGHT THE CLOAK?
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading WHO BOUGHT THE CLOAK?
cloaks
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From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
conceitnounUS /kənˈsiːt/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading A conceit of herself, a hatred of her stepdaughter, and a desire to wring admiration out of a man who did not wish to bestow it.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Mrs. Vrain sacrificed the vanity of a lengthy toilette to a natural anxiety to set herself right with Lucian, and appeared shortly in a ravishing costume fresh from Paris.
Denzil
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From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading A conceit of herself, a hatred of her stepdaughter, and a desire to wring admiration out of a man who did not wish to bestow it.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading The suspicion she entertained of Lucian's love for Diana only made Lydia the more eager to fascinate him on her own account.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A conceit of herself, a hatred of her stepdaughter, and a desire to wring admiration out of a man who did not wish to bestow it.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The suspicion she entertained of Lucian's love for Diana only made Lydia the more eager to fascinate him on her own account.
ensnaring
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From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading The suspicion she entertained of Lucian's love for Diana only made Lydia the more eager to fascinate him on her own account.
fascinateverbUS /ˈfæsəneɪt/
cause to be interested or curious
From this reading The suspicion she entertained of Lucian's love for Diana only made Lydia the more eager to fascinate him on her own account.
flirtationnounUS /flərˈteɪʃən/
playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The suspicion she entertained of Lucian's love for Diana only made Lydia the more eager to fascinate him on her own account.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Mrs. Vrain sacrificed the vanity of a lengthy toilette to a natural anxiety to set herself right with Lucian, and appeared shortly in a ravishing costume fresh from Paris.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Vrain sacrificed the vanity of a lengthy toilette to a natural anxiety to set herself right with Lucian, and appeared shortly in a ravishing costume fresh from Paris.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading A conceit of herself, a hatred of her stepdaughter, and a desire to wring admiration out of a man who did not wish to bestow it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The suspicion she entertained of Lucian's love for Diana only made Lydia the more eager to fascinate him on her own account.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs. Vrain sacrificed the vanity of a lengthy toilette to a natural anxiety to set herself right with Lucian, and appeared shortly in a ravishing costume fresh from Paris.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The suspicion she entertained of Lucian's love for Diana only made Lydia the more eager to fascinate him on her own account.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Vrain sacrificed the vanity of a lengthy toilette to a natural anxiety to set herself right with Lucian, and appeared shortly in a ravishing costume fresh from Paris.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A conceit of herself, a hatred of her stepdaughter, and a desire to wring admiration out of a man who did not wish to bestow it.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
lengthyadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθi/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Mrs. Vrain sacrificed the vanity of a lengthy toilette to a natural anxiety to set herself right with Lucian, and appeared shortly in a ravishing costume fresh from Paris.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The suspicion she entertained of Lucian's love for Diana only made Lydia the more eager to fascinate him on her own account.
Lucian
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From this reading Mrs. Vrain sacrificed the vanity of a lengthy toilette to a natural anxiety to set herself right with Lucian, and appeared shortly in a ravishing costume fresh from Paris.
Lucian's
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From this reading The suspicion she entertained of Lucian's love for Diana only made Lydia the more eager to fascinate him on her own account.
LydianounUS /ˈlɪdiə/
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading The suspicion she entertained of Lucian's love for Diana only made Lydia the more eager to fascinate him on her own account.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The suspicion she entertained of Lucian's love for Diana only made Lydia the more eager to fascinate him on her own account.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Vrain sacrificed the vanity of a lengthy toilette to a natural anxiety to set herself right with Lucian, and appeared shortly in a ravishing costume fresh from Paris.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Mrs. Vrain sacrificed the vanity of a lengthy toilette to a natural anxiety to set herself right with Lucian, and appeared shortly in a ravishing costume fresh from Paris.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Vrain sacrificed the vanity of a lengthy toilette to a natural anxiety to set herself right with Lucian, and appeared shortly in a ravishing costume fresh from Paris.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The suspicion she entertained of Lucian's love for Diana only made Lydia the more eager to fascinate him on her own account.
and nothing more
From this reading The suspicion she entertained of Lucian's love for Diana only made Lydia the more eager to fascinate him on her own account.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A conceit of herself, a hatred of her stepdaughter, and a desire to wring admiration out of a man who did not wish to bestow it.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The suspicion she entertained of Lucian's love for Diana only made Lydia the more eager to fascinate him on her own account.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Mrs. Vrain sacrificed the vanity of a lengthy toilette to a natural anxiety to set herself right with Lucian, and appeared shortly in a ravishing costume fresh from Paris.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
rabbit-skin
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From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
ravishingadjectiveUS /ˈrævɪʃɪŋ/
stunningly beautiful
From this reading Mrs. Vrain sacrificed the vanity of a lengthy toilette to a natural anxiety to set herself right with Lucian, and appeared shortly in a ravishing costume fresh from Paris.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Mrs. Vrain sacrificed the vanity of a lengthy toilette to a natural anxiety to set herself right with Lucian, and appeared shortly in a ravishing costume fresh from Paris.
sacrificedverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪst/
past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
From this reading Mrs. Vrain sacrificed the vanity of a lengthy toilette to a natural anxiety to set herself right with Lucian, and appeared shortly in a ravishing costume fresh from Paris.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mrs. Vrain sacrificed the vanity of a lengthy toilette to a natural anxiety to set herself right with Lucian, and appeared shortly in a ravishing costume fresh from Paris.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
for a short time
From this reading Mrs. Vrain sacrificed the vanity of a lengthy toilette to a natural anxiety to set herself right with Lucian, and appeared shortly in a ravishing costume fresh from Paris.
smartlyadverbUS /ˈsmɑːrtli/
in a clever manner
From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
stepdaughternounUS /ˈstepdɔːtər/
a daughter of your spouse by a former marriage
From this reading A conceit of herself, a hatred of her stepdaughter, and a desire to wring admiration out of a man who did not wish to bestow it.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading The suspicion she entertained of Lucian's love for Diana only made Lydia the more eager to fascinate him on her own account.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHO BOUGHT THE CLOAK?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Vrain sacrificed the vanity of a lengthy toilette to a natural anxiety to set herself right with Lucian, and appeared shortly in a ravishing costume fresh from Paris.
toilettenoun
the act of dressing and preparing yourself
From this reading Mrs. Vrain sacrificed the vanity of a lengthy toilette to a natural anxiety to set herself right with Lucian, and appeared shortly in a ravishing costume fresh from Paris.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Mrs. Vrain sacrificed the vanity of a lengthy toilette to a natural anxiety to set herself right with Lucian, and appeared shortly in a ravishing costume fresh from Paris.
Vrain
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From this reading Mrs. Vrain sacrificed the vanity of a lengthy toilette to a natural anxiety to set herself right with Lucian, and appeared shortly in a ravishing costume fresh from Paris.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
which person or people
From this reading WHO BOUGHT THE CLOAK?
hope for; have a wish
From this reading A conceit of herself, a hatred of her stepdaughter, and a desire to wring admiration out of a man who did not wish to bestow it.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Vrain sacrificed the vanity of a lengthy toilette to a natural anxiety to set herself right with Lucian, and appeared shortly in a ravishing costume fresh from Paris.
wringverbUS /rɪŋ/
twist and press out of shape
From this reading A conceit of herself, a hatred of her stepdaughter, and a desire to wring admiration out of a man who did not wish to bestow it.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Perhaps by arraying herself so smartly she wished to assure Denzil more particularly that she was a lady of too much taste to buy rabbit-skin cloaks in Bayswater: or perhaps--which was more probable--she was not averse to ensnaring so handsome a young man into an innocent flirtation.
