used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As she was putting on a Jewish garment a second time, in the little drawing-room, a rather heavy hand was laid on her shoulder, and a voice that made her start, from the deep tragedy of its tones, sounded in her ear.
anew
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
(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 Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Are you the young person?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she was putting on a Jewish garment a second time, in the little drawing-room, a rather heavy hand was laid on her shoulder, and a voice that made her start, from the deep tragedy of its tones, sounded in her ear.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
BurnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading “I—I—— What young person?” faltered Anna, turning crimson under the touch of that hand.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading As she was putting on a Jewish garment a second time, in the little drawing-room, a rather heavy hand was laid on her shoulder, and a voice that made her start, from the deep tragedy of its tones, sounded in her ear.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading “Mrs. Savage has a dependent or protegé, here, who is to stand in the Ivanhoe picture.
wanted intensely
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
DestituteadjectiveUS /ˈdestətuːt/
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
drawing-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As she was putting on a Jewish garment a second time, in the little drawing-room, a rather heavy hand was laid on her shoulder, and a voice that made her start, from the deep tragedy of its tones, sounded in her ear.
duplicatedverbUS /ˈduːplɪkeɪtɪd/
past form of “duplicate” — make or do or perform again
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading As she was putting on a Jewish garment a second time, in the little drawing-room, a rather heavy hand was laid on her shoulder, and a voice that made her start, from the deep tragedy of its tones, sounded in her ear.
falteredverbUS /ˈfɑːltərd/
past form of “falter” — be unsure or weak
From this reading “I—I—— What young person?” faltered Anna, turning crimson under the touch of that hand.
a social unit living together
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As she was putting on a Jewish garment a second time, in the little drawing-room, a rather heavy hand was laid on her shoulder, and a voice that made her start, from the deep tragedy of its tones, sounded in her ear.
garmentnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
an article of clothing
From this reading As she was putting on a Jewish garment a second time, in the little drawing-room, a rather heavy hand was laid on her shoulder, and a voice that made her start, from the deep tragedy of its tones, sounded in her ear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As she was putting on a Jewish garment a second time, in the little drawing-room, a rather heavy hand was laid on her shoulder, and a voice that made her start, from the deep tragedy of its tones, sounded in her ear.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading As she was putting on a Jewish garment a second time, in the little drawing-room, a rather heavy hand was laid on her shoulder, and a voice that made her start, from the deep tragedy of its tones, sounded in her ear.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Mrs. Savage has a dependent or protegé, here, who is to stand in the Ivanhoe picture.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I—I—— What young person?” faltered Anna, turning crimson under the touch of that hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Mrs. Savage has a dependent or protegé, here, who is to stand in the Ivanhoe picture.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As she was putting on a Jewish garment a second time, in the little drawing-room, a rather heavy hand was laid on her shoulder, and a voice that made her start, from the deep tragedy of its tones, sounded in her ear.
Ivanhoe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
JewishadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/
of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion
From this reading As she was putting on a Jewish garment a second time, in the little drawing-room, a rather heavy hand was laid on her shoulder, and a voice that made her start, from the deep tragedy of its tones, sounded in her ear.
set down according to a plan
From this reading As she was putting on a Jewish garment a second time, in the little drawing-room, a rather heavy hand was laid on her shoulder, and a voice that made her start, from the deep tragedy of its tones, sounded in her ear.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As she was putting on a Jewish garment a second time, in the little drawing-room, a rather heavy hand was laid on her shoulder, and a voice that made her start, from the deep tragedy of its tones, sounded in her ear.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As she was putting on a Jewish garment a second time, in the little drawing-room, a rather heavy hand was laid on her shoulder, and a voice that made her start, from the deep tragedy of its tones, sounded in her ear.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
not any; not one
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
many times at short intervals
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As she was putting on a Jewish garment a second time, in the little drawing-room, a rather heavy hand was laid on her shoulder, and a voice that made her start, from the deep tragedy of its tones, sounded in her ear.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Mrs. Savage has a dependent or protegé, here, who is to stand in the Ivanhoe picture.
a human being
From this reading “Are you the young person?”
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
protegé
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mrs. Savage has a dependent or protegé, here, who is to stand in the Ivanhoe picture.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading As she was putting on a Jewish garment a second time, in the little drawing-room, a rather heavy hand was laid on her shoulder, and a voice that made her start, from the deep tragedy of its tones, sounded in her ear.
on the contrary
From this reading As she was putting on a Jewish garment a second time, in the little drawing-room, a rather heavy hand was laid on her shoulder, and a voice that made her start, from the deep tragedy of its tones, sounded in her ear.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading As she was putting on a Jewish garment a second time, in the little drawing-room, a rather heavy hand was laid on her shoulder, and a voice that made her start, from the deep tragedy of its tones, sounded in her ear.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading As she was putting on a Jewish garment a second time, in the little drawing-room, a rather heavy hand was laid on her shoulder, and a voice that made her start, from the deep tragedy of its tones, sounded in her ear.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
Soldier'snounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading As she was putting on a Jewish garment a second time, in the little drawing-room, a rather heavy hand was laid on her shoulder, and a voice that made her start, from the deep tragedy of its tones, sounded in her ear.
be standing; be upright
From this reading “Mrs. Savage has a dependent or protegé, here, who is to stand in the Ivanhoe picture.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As she was putting on a Jewish garment a second time, in the little drawing-room, a rather heavy hand was laid on her shoulder, and a voice that made her start, from the deep tragedy of its tones, sounded in her ear.
tableauxnounUS /təˈbloʊ/
plural of “tableau” — a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As she was putting on a Jewish garment a second time, in the little drawing-room, a rather heavy hand was laid on her shoulder, and a voice that made her start, from the deep tragedy of its tones, sounded in her ear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading As she was putting on a Jewish garment a second time, in the little drawing-room, a rather heavy hand was laid on her shoulder, and a voice that made her start, from the deep tragedy of its tones, sounded in her ear.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading “I—I—— What young person?” faltered Anna, turning crimson under the touch of that hand.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading As she was putting on a Jewish garment a second time, in the little drawing-room, a rather heavy hand was laid on her shoulder, and a voice that made her start, from the deep tragedy of its tones, sounded in her ear.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading “I—I—— What young person?” faltered Anna, turning crimson under the touch of that hand.
two times
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “I—I—— What young person?” faltered Anna, turning crimson under the touch of that hand.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading As she was putting on a Jewish garment a second time, in the little drawing-room, a rather heavy hand was laid on her shoulder, and a voice that made her start, from the deep tragedy of its tones, sounded in her ear.
nonexistent
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As she was putting on a Jewish garment a second time, in the little drawing-room, a rather heavy hand was laid on her shoulder, and a voice that made her start, from the deep tragedy of its tones, sounded in her ear.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I—I—— What young person?” faltered Anna, turning crimson under the touch of that hand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
which person or people
From this reading “Mrs. Savage has a dependent or protegé, here, who is to stand in the Ivanhoe picture.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Twice Anna Burns had changed her costume, first to satisfy Mrs. Savage, that it would be all that she desired for the Ivanhoe tableaux; and again, that no detail of poverty should be wanting to that picture which, alas! has been so often duplicated in real life, “The Soldier’s Destitute Family.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Are you the young person?”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Are you the young person?”
