used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “We are all here, you know, and there is no use in waiting,” observed the president, as she rapped for order with a jeweled hatpin.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading “I am so glad to see you all here,” said the president, “I was afraid that Effie’s luncheon might—” “Keep some of us away?
(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 “We are all here, you know, and there is no use in waiting,” observed the president, as she rapped for order with a jeweled hatpin.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am so glad to see you all here,” said the president, “I was afraid that Effie’s luncheon might—” “Keep some of us away?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “We are all here, you know, and there is no use in waiting,” observed the president, as she rapped for order with a jeweled hatpin.
subject to appointment
From this reading The Club Discusses Woman in Politics The Teacup club was called to order fifteen minutes before the appointed time at its second meeting.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “We are all here, you know, and there is no use in waiting,” observed the president, as she rapped for order with a jeweled hatpin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “We are all here, you know, and there is no use in waiting,” observed the president, as she rapped for order with a jeweled hatpin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Club Discusses Woman in Politics The Teacup club was called to order fifteen minutes before the appointed time at its second meeting.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “I am so glad to see you all here,” said the president, “I was afraid that Effie’s luncheon might—” “Keep some of us away?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Hear, hear,” said the girl with the Roman nose, who had been reading up in parliamentary usage.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Club Discusses Woman in Politics The Teacup club was called to order fifteen minutes before the appointed time at its second meeting.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Club Discusses Woman in Politics The Teacup club was called to order fifteen minutes before the appointed time at its second meeting.
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading Not from this club,” said the girl with the classic profile.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The Club Discusses Woman in Politics The Teacup club was called to order fifteen minutes before the appointed time at its second meeting.
DiscussesverbUS /dɪˈskʌsəz/
third-person singular of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The Club Discusses Woman in Politics The Teacup club was called to order fifteen minutes before the appointed time at its second meeting.
Effie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I am so glad to see you all here,” said the president, “I was afraid that Effie’s luncheon might—” “Keep some of us away?
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading The Club Discusses Woman in Politics The Teacup club was called to order fifteen minutes before the appointed time at its second meeting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “We are all here, you know, and there is no use in waiting,” observed the president, as she rapped for order with a jeweled hatpin.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not from this club,” said the girl with the classic profile.
a young female
From this reading “Hear, hear,” said the girl with the Roman nose, who had been reading up in parliamentary usage.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I am so glad to see you all here,” said the president, “I was afraid that Effie’s luncheon might—” “Keep some of us away?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Hear, hear,” said the girl with the Roman nose, who had been reading up in parliamentary usage.
hatpinnoun
a long sturdy pin used by women to secure a hat to their hair
From this reading “We are all here, you know, and there is no use in waiting,” observed the president, as she rapped for order with a jeweled hatpin.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “Hear, hear,” said the girl with the Roman nose, who had been reading up in parliamentary usage.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “We are all here, you know, and there is no use in waiting,” observed the president, as she rapped for order with a jeweled hatpin.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am so glad to see you all here,” said the president, “I was afraid that Effie’s luncheon might—” “Keep some of us away?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Club Discusses Woman in Politics The Teacup club was called to order fifteen minutes before the appointed time at its second meeting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “We are all here, you know, and there is no use in waiting,” observed the president, as she rapped for order with a jeweled hatpin.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Club Discusses Woman in Politics The Teacup club was called to order fifteen minutes before the appointed time at its second meeting.
jeweledadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuː.əld/
Adorned or decorated with precious gems, diamonds, and emeralds.
From this reading “We are all here, you know, and there is no use in waiting,” observed the president, as she rapped for order with a jeweled hatpin.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “I am so glad to see you all here,” said the president, “I was afraid that Effie’s luncheon might—” “Keep some of us away?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “We are all here, you know, and there is no use in waiting,” observed the president, as she rapped for order with a jeweled hatpin.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading “I am so glad to see you all here,” said the president, “I was afraid that Effie’s luncheon might—” “Keep some of us away?
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The Club Discusses Woman in Politics The Teacup club was called to order fifteen minutes before the appointed time at its second meeting.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “I am so glad to see you all here,” said the president, “I was afraid that Effie’s luncheon might—” “Keep some of us away?
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The Club Discusses Woman in Politics The Teacup club was called to order fifteen minutes before the appointed time at its second meeting.
not any; not one
From this reading “We are all here, you know, and there is no use in waiting,” observed the president, as she rapped for order with a jeweled hatpin.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading “Hear, hear,” said the girl with the Roman nose, who had been reading up in parliamentary usage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not from this club,” said the girl with the classic profile.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “We are all here, you know, and there is no use in waiting,” observed the president, as she rapped for order with a jeweled hatpin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I am so glad to see you all here,” said the president, “I was afraid that Effie’s luncheon might—” “Keep some of us away?
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The Club Discusses Woman in Politics The Teacup club was called to order fifteen minutes before the appointed time at its second meeting.
parliamentaryadjectiveUS /ˌpɑːrləˈmentəri/
relating to or having the nature of a parliament
From this reading “Hear, hear,” said the girl with the Roman nose, who had been reading up in parliamentary usage.
PoliticsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading The Club Discusses Woman in Politics The Teacup club was called to order fifteen minutes before the appointed time at its second meeting.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading “We are all here, you know, and there is no use in waiting,” observed the president, as she rapped for order with a jeweled hatpin.
profilenounUS /ˈproʊfaɪl/
an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics
From this reading Not from this club,” said the girl with the classic profile.
rappedverbUS /ræpt/
inflected form of “rap” — strike sharply
From this reading “We are all here, you know, and there is no use in waiting,” observed the president, as she rapped for order with a jeweled hatpin.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading “Hear, hear,” said the girl with the Roman nose, who had been reading up in parliamentary usage.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading “Hear, hear,” said the girl with the Roman nose, who had been reading up in parliamentary usage.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Hear, hear,” said the girl with the Roman nose, who had been reading up in parliamentary usage.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The Club Discusses Woman in Politics The Teacup club was called to order fifteen minutes before the appointed time at its second meeting.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I am so glad to see you all here,” said the president, “I was afraid that Effie’s luncheon might—” “Keep some of us away?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “We are all here, you know, and there is no use in waiting,” observed the president, as she rapped for order with a jeweled hatpin.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I am so glad to see you all here,” said the president, “I was afraid that Effie’s luncheon might—” “Keep some of us away?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “I am so glad to see you all here,” said the president, “I was afraid that Effie’s luncheon might—” “Keep some of us away?
TeacupnounUS /ˈtiːkʌp/
as much as a teacup will hold
From this reading The Club Discusses Woman in Politics The Teacup club was called to order fifteen minutes before the appointed time at its second meeting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I am so glad to see you all here,” said the president, “I was afraid that Effie’s luncheon might—” “Keep some of us away?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Club Discusses Woman in Politics The Teacup club was called to order fifteen minutes before the appointed time at its second meeting.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “We are all here, you know, and there is no use in waiting,” observed the president, as she rapped for order with a jeweled hatpin.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not from this club,” said the girl with the classic profile.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Club Discusses Woman in Politics The Teacup club was called to order fifteen minutes before the appointed time at its second meeting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Club Discusses Woman in Politics The Teacup club was called to order fifteen minutes before the appointed time at its second meeting.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Hear, hear,” said the girl with the Roman nose, who had been reading up in parliamentary usage.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I am so glad to see you all here,” said the president, “I was afraid that Effie’s luncheon might—” “Keep some of us away?
usagenounUS /ˈjuːsədʒ/
the act of using
From this reading “Hear, hear,” said the girl with the Roman nose, who had been reading up in parliamentary usage.
the act of using
From this reading “We are all here, you know, and there is no use in waiting,” observed the president, as she rapped for order with a jeweled hatpin.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading “We are all here, you know, and there is no use in waiting,” observed the president, as she rapped for order with a jeweled hatpin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Club Discusses Woman in Politics The Teacup club was called to order fifteen minutes before the appointed time at its second meeting.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We are all here, you know, and there is no use in waiting,” observed the president, as she rapped for order with a jeweled hatpin.
which person or people
From this reading “Hear, hear,” said the girl with the Roman nose, who had been reading up in parliamentary usage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “We are all here, you know, and there is no use in waiting,” observed the president, as she rapped for order with a jeweled hatpin.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The Club Discusses Woman in Politics The Teacup club was called to order fifteen minutes before the appointed time at its second meeting.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “We are all here, you know, and there is no use in waiting,” observed the president, as she rapped for order with a jeweled hatpin.
