used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She wore a gown of gray gauze with bands of beaded and jeweled fringe at corsage and knees.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading She wore a gown of gray gauze with bands of beaded and jeweled fringe at corsage and knees.
beadedadjectiveUS /ˈbiːdɪd/
covered with beads of liquid
From this reading She wore a gown of gray gauze with bands of beaded and jeweled fringe at corsage and knees.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The other women were grouped near, talking, but not with her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Few women can wear gray.
causeuse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
corsagenounUS /kɔːrˈsɑːʒ/
an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading She wore a gown of gray gauze with bands of beaded and jeweled fringe at corsage and knees.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nina could, and did.
a special loved one
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nina could, and did.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few women can wear gray.
fringenounUS /frɪndʒ/
the outside boundary or surface of something
From this reading She wore a gown of gray gauze with bands of beaded and jeweled fringe at corsage and knees.
gauzenounUS /ɡɔːz/
(medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings
From this reading She wore a gown of gray gauze with bands of beaded and jeweled fringe at corsage and knees.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading She wore a gown of gray gauze with bands of beaded and jeweled fringe at corsage and knees.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading She wore a gown of gray gauze with bands of beaded and jeweled fringe at corsage and knees.
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading The other women were grouped near, talking, but not with her.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The other women were grouped near, talking, but not with her.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
jeweledadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuː.əld/
Adorned or decorated with precious gems, diamonds, and emeralds.
From this reading She wore a gown of gray gauze with bands of beaded and jeweled fringe at corsage and knees.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading She wore a gown of gray gauze with bands of beaded and jeweled fringe at corsage and knees.
the force of workers available
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The other women were grouped near, talking, but not with her.
NinanounUS /ˈniːnə/
the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea
From this reading Nina could, and did.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The other women were grouped near, talking, but not with her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other women were grouped near, talking, but not with her.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
an amount of time
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
express in words
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wore a gown of gray gauze with bands of beaded and jeweled fringe at corsage and knees.
Shouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading The other women were grouped near, talking, but not with her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
tuftedadjectiveUS /ˈtʌftɪd/
(of plants) growing in small dense clumps or tufts
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
be dressed in
From this reading Few women can wear gray.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The other women were grouped near, talking, but not with her.
at the time that
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
wigsnounUS /wɪɡz/
plural of “wig” — hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
From this reading Things One Shouldn't Say When the men came in after dinner that evening Mrs. Darling sat alone in a huge red satin _causeuse_; one of those queer, hard, tufted royal things that fashion pitched in among the wigs and powder of one past period.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She wore a gown of gray gauze with bands of beaded and jeweled fringe at corsage and knees.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Few women can wear gray.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading She wore a gown of gray gauze with bands of beaded and jeweled fringe at corsage and knees.
