used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When Rose dared to lift her head and look about her, she gave a sigh of relief to see that Tom was not present.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Dixon, with a proud air of possession, walked in behind her, and, seating himself at her side, proved his proprietorship by producing her Prayer-book from his pocket, and finding all her places for her throughout the service.
(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 Dixon, with a proud air of possession, walked in behind her, and, seating himself at her side, proved his proprietorship by producing her Prayer-book from his pocket, and finding all her places for her throughout the service.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dixon, with a proud air of possession, walked in behind her, and, seating himself at her side, proved his proprietorship by producing her Prayer-book from his pocket, and finding all her places for her throughout the service.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rose Lancaster had never looked prettier than that Sunday night, as she tripped into church, a soft ruffle of fur setting off the delicate fair face, a large velvet hat resting on the golden hair.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dixon, with a proud air of possession, walked in behind her, and, seating himself at her side, proved his proprietorship by producing her Prayer-book from his pocket, and finding all her places for her throughout the service.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I dare say he thought I should like it best if he stayed away," she thought.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Dixon, with a proud air of possession, walked in behind her, and, seating himself at her side, proved his proprietorship by producing her Prayer-book from his pocket, and finding all her places for her throughout the service.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "I dare say he thought I should like it best if he stayed away," she thought.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dixon, with a proud air of possession, walked in behind her, and, seating himself at her side, proved his proprietorship by producing her Prayer-book from his pocket, and finding all her places for her throughout the service.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Rose Lancaster had never looked prettier than that Sunday night, as she tripped into church, a soft ruffle of fur setting off the delicate fair face, a large velvet hat resting on the golden hair.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "I dare say he thought I should like it best if he stayed away," she thought.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading When Rose dared to lift her head and look about her, she gave a sigh of relief to see that Tom was not present.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Rose Lancaster had never looked prettier than that Sunday night, as she tripped into church, a soft ruffle of fur setting off the delicate fair face, a large velvet hat resting on the golden hair.
Dixon
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From this reading Dixon, with a proud air of possession, walked in behind her, and, seating himself at her side, proved his proprietorship by producing her Prayer-book from his pocket, and finding all her places for her throughout the service.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Rose Lancaster had never looked prettier than that Sunday night, as she tripped into church, a soft ruffle of fur setting off the delicate fair face, a large velvet hat resting on the golden hair.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Rose Lancaster had never looked prettier than that Sunday night, as she tripped into church, a soft ruffle of fur setting off the delicate fair face, a large velvet hat resting on the golden hair.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Dixon, with a proud air of possession, walked in behind her, and, seating himself at her side, proved his proprietorship by producing her Prayer-book from his pocket, and finding all her places for her throughout the service.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dixon, with a proud air of possession, walked in behind her, and, seating himself at her side, proved his proprietorship by producing her Prayer-book from his pocket, and finding all her places for her throughout the service.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dixon, with a proud air of possession, walked in behind her, and, seating himself at her side, proved his proprietorship by producing her Prayer-book from his pocket, and finding all her places for her throughout the service.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading Rose Lancaster had never looked prettier than that Sunday night, as she tripped into church, a soft ruffle of fur setting off the delicate fair face, a large velvet hat resting on the golden hair.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading When Rose dared to lift her head and look about her, she gave a sigh of relief to see that Tom was not present.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Rose Lancaster had never looked prettier than that Sunday night, as she tripped into church, a soft ruffle of fur setting off the delicate fair face, a large velvet hat resting on the golden hair.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rose Lancaster had never looked prettier than that Sunday night, as she tripped into church, a soft ruffle of fur setting off the delicate fair face, a large velvet hat resting on the golden hair.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Rose Lancaster had never looked prettier than that Sunday night, as she tripped into church, a soft ruffle of fur setting off the delicate fair face, a large velvet hat resting on the golden hair.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Rose Lancaster had never looked prettier than that Sunday night, as she tripped into church, a soft ruffle of fur setting off the delicate fair face, a large velvet hat resting on the golden hair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I dare say he thought I should like it best if he stayed away," she thought.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading When Rose dared to lift her head and look about her, she gave a sigh of relief to see that Tom was not present.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dixon, with a proud air of possession, walked in behind her, and, seating himself at her side, proved his proprietorship by producing her Prayer-book from his pocket, and finding all her places for her throughout the service.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Dixon, with a proud air of possession, walked in behind her, and, seating himself at her side, proved his proprietorship by producing her Prayer-book from his pocket, and finding all her places for her throughout the service.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dixon, with a proud air of possession, walked in behind her, and, seating himself at her side, proved his proprietorship by producing her Prayer-book from his pocket, and finding all her places for her throughout the service.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I dare say he thought I should like it best if he stayed away," she thought.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I dare say he thought I should like it best if he stayed away," she thought.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Rose Lancaster had never looked prettier than that Sunday night, as she tripped into church, a soft ruffle of fur setting off the delicate fair face, a large velvet hat resting on the golden hair.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I dare say he thought I should like it best if he stayed away," she thought.
LancasternounUS /ˈlænkæstər/
a city in northwestern England
From this reading Rose Lancaster had never looked prettier than that Sunday night, as she tripped into church, a soft ruffle of fur setting off the delicate fair face, a large velvet hat resting on the golden hair.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Rose Lancaster had never looked prettier than that Sunday night, as she tripped into church, a soft ruffle of fur setting off the delicate fair face, a large velvet hat resting on the golden hair.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading When Rose dared to lift her head and look about her, she gave a sigh of relief to see that Tom was not present.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I dare say he thought I should like it best if he stayed away," she thought.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When Rose dared to lift her head and look about her, she gave a sigh of relief to see that Tom was not present.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Rose Lancaster had never looked prettier than that Sunday night, as she tripped into church, a soft ruffle of fur setting off the delicate fair face, a large velvet hat resting on the golden hair.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Rose Lancaster had never looked prettier than that Sunday night, as she tripped into church, a soft ruffle of fur setting off the delicate fair face, a large velvet hat resting on the golden hair.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Rose Lancaster had never looked prettier than that Sunday night, as she tripped into church, a soft ruffle of fur setting off the delicate fair face, a large velvet hat resting on the golden hair.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Rose dared to lift her head and look about her, she gave a sigh of relief to see that Tom was not present.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rose Lancaster had never looked prettier than that Sunday night, as she tripped into church, a soft ruffle of fur setting off the delicate fair face, a large velvet hat resting on the golden hair.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Rose Lancaster had never looked prettier than that Sunday night, as she tripped into church, a soft ruffle of fur setting off the delicate fair face, a large velvet hat resting on the golden hair.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Rose Lancaster had never looked prettier than that Sunday night, as she tripped into church, a soft ruffle of fur setting off the delicate fair face, a large velvet hat resting on the golden hair.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Dixon, with a proud air of possession, walked in behind her, and, seating himself at her side, proved his proprietorship by producing her Prayer-book from his pocket, and finding all her places for her throughout the service.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Dixon, with a proud air of possession, walked in behind her, and, seating himself at her side, proved his proprietorship by producing her Prayer-book from his pocket, and finding all her places for her throughout the service.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Dixon, with a proud air of possession, walked in behind her, and, seating himself at her side, proved his proprietorship by producing her Prayer-book from his pocket, and finding all her places for her throughout the service.
Prayer-book
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dixon, with a proud air of possession, walked in behind her, and, seating himself at her side, proved his proprietorship by producing her Prayer-book from his pocket, and finding all her places for her throughout the service.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When Rose dared to lift her head and look about her, she gave a sigh of relief to see that Tom was not present.
prettieradjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiər/
comparative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Rose Lancaster had never looked prettier than that Sunday night, as she tripped into church, a soft ruffle of fur setting off the delicate fair face, a large velvet hat resting on the golden hair.
producingverbUS /prəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Dixon, with a proud air of possession, walked in behind her, and, seating himself at her side, proved his proprietorship by producing her Prayer-book from his pocket, and finding all her places for her throughout the service.
proprietorshipnounUS /prəˈpraɪətərʃɪp/
an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits
From this reading Dixon, with a proud air of possession, walked in behind her, and, seating himself at her side, proved his proprietorship by producing her Prayer-book from his pocket, and finding all her places for her throughout the service.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Dixon, with a proud air of possession, walked in behind her, and, seating himself at her side, proved his proprietorship by producing her Prayer-book from his pocket, and finding all her places for her throughout the service.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Dixon, with a proud air of possession, walked in behind her, and, seating himself at her side, proved his proprietorship by producing her Prayer-book from his pocket, and finding all her places for her throughout the service.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading When Rose dared to lift her head and look about her, she gave a sigh of relief to see that Tom was not present.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Rose Lancaster had never looked prettier than that Sunday night, as she tripped into church, a soft ruffle of fur setting off the delicate fair face, a large velvet hat resting on the golden hair.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Rose Lancaster had never looked prettier than that Sunday night, as she tripped into church, a soft ruffle of fur setting off the delicate fair face, a large velvet hat resting on the golden hair.
ruffleverbUS /ˈrʌfəl/
stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading Rose Lancaster had never looked prettier than that Sunday night, as she tripped into church, a soft ruffle of fur setting off the delicate fair face, a large velvet hat resting on the golden hair.
express in words
From this reading "I dare say he thought I should like it best if he stayed away," she thought.
seatingnounUS /ˈsiːtɪŋ/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Dixon, with a proud air of possession, walked in behind her, and, seating himself at her side, proved his proprietorship by producing her Prayer-book from his pocket, and finding all her places for her throughout the service.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When Rose dared to lift her head and look about her, she gave a sigh of relief to see that Tom was not present.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Dixon, with a proud air of possession, walked in behind her, and, seating himself at her side, proved his proprietorship by producing her Prayer-book from his pocket, and finding all her places for her throughout the service.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Rose Lancaster had never looked prettier than that Sunday night, as she tripped into church, a soft ruffle of fur setting off the delicate fair face, a large velvet hat resting on the golden hair.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rose Lancaster had never looked prettier than that Sunday night, as she tripped into church, a soft ruffle of fur setting off the delicate fair face, a large velvet hat resting on the golden hair.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I dare say he thought I should like it best if he stayed away," she thought.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Dixon, with a proud air of possession, walked in behind her, and, seating himself at her side, proved his proprietorship by producing her Prayer-book from his pocket, and finding all her places for her throughout the service.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading When Rose dared to lift her head and look about her, she gave a sigh of relief to see that Tom was not present.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Rose Lancaster had never looked prettier than that Sunday night, as she tripped into church, a soft ruffle of fur setting off the delicate fair face, a large velvet hat resting on the golden hair.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I dare say he thought I should like it best if he stayed away," she thought.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Rose Lancaster had never looked prettier than that Sunday night, as she tripped into church, a soft ruffle of fur setting off the delicate fair face, a large velvet hat resting on the golden hair.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Rose Lancaster had never looked prettier than that Sunday night, as she tripped into church, a soft ruffle of fur setting off the delicate fair face, a large velvet hat resting on the golden hair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rose Lancaster had never looked prettier than that Sunday night, as she tripped into church, a soft ruffle of fur setting off the delicate fair face, a large velvet hat resting on the golden hair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rose Lancaster had never looked prettier than that Sunday night, as she tripped into church, a soft ruffle of fur setting off the delicate fair face, a large velvet hat resting on the golden hair.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I dare say he thought I should like it best if he stayed away," she thought.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Dixon, with a proud air of possession, walked in behind her, and, seating himself at her side, proved his proprietorship by producing her Prayer-book from his pocket, and finding all her places for her throughout the service.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Rose dared to lift her head and look about her, she gave a sigh of relief to see that Tom was not present.
male cat
From this reading When Rose dared to lift her head and look about her, she gave a sigh of relief to see that Tom was not present.
trippedverbUS /trɪpt/
inflected form of “trip” — miss a step and fall or nearly fall
From this reading Rose Lancaster had never looked prettier than that Sunday night, as she tripped into church, a soft ruffle of fur setting off the delicate fair face, a large velvet hat resting on the golden hair.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading Rose Lancaster had never looked prettier than that Sunday night, as she tripped into church, a soft ruffle of fur setting off the delicate fair face, a large velvet hat resting on the golden hair.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Dixon, with a proud air of possession, walked in behind her, and, seating himself at her side, proved his proprietorship by producing her Prayer-book from his pocket, and finding all her places for her throughout the service.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Rose dared to lift her head and look about her, she gave a sigh of relief to see that Tom was not present.
at the time that
From this reading When Rose dared to lift her head and look about her, she gave a sigh of relief to see that Tom was not present.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dixon, with a proud air of possession, walked in behind her, and, seating himself at her side, proved his proprietorship by producing her Prayer-book from his pocket, and finding all her places for her throughout the service.
