used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was a gently serious expression about her mouth, to be sure, but that was not due to fatigue.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading In spite of her light-heartedness during the last few days she had been all the while keenly conscious that she was accepting a great responsibility.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
(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 In spite of her light-heartedness during the last few days she had been all the while keenly conscious that she was accepting a great responsibility.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Many a town bride, after spending the entire morning resting in preparation for such an event, has at the last moment failed to turn up with such apple-red cheeks or brilliant eyes.
apple-red
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From this reading Many a town bride, after spending the entire morning resting in preparation for such an event, has at the last moment failed to turn up with such apple-red cheeks or brilliant eyes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was a gently serious expression about her mouth, to be sure, but that was not due to fatigue.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In spite of her light-heartedness during the last few days she had been all the while keenly conscious that she was accepting a great responsibility.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Many a town bride, after spending the entire morning resting in preparation for such an event, has at the last moment failed to turn up with such apple-red cheeks or brilliant eyes.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Many a town bride, after spending the entire morning resting in preparation for such an event, has at the last moment failed to turn up with such apple-red cheeks or brilliant eyes.
BULLYnounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was a gently serious expression about her mouth, to be sure, but that was not due to fatigue.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Many a town bride, after spending the entire morning resting in preparation for such an event, has at the last moment failed to turn up with such apple-red cheeks or brilliant eyes.
intentionally conceived
From this reading In spite of her light-heartedness during the last few days she had been all the while keenly conscious that she was accepting a great responsibility.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In spite of her light-heartedness during the last few days she had been all the while keenly conscious that she was accepting a great responsibility.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading There was a gently serious expression about her mouth, to be sure, but that was not due to fatigue.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading In spite of her light-heartedness during the last few days she had been all the while keenly conscious that she was accepting a great responsibility.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Many a town bride, after spending the entire morning resting in preparation for such an event, has at the last moment failed to turn up with such apple-red cheeks or brilliant eyes.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Many a town bride, after spending the entire morning resting in preparation for such an event, has at the last moment failed to turn up with such apple-red cheeks or brilliant eyes.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading There was a gently serious expression about her mouth, to be sure, but that was not due to fatigue.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Many a town bride, after spending the entire morning resting in preparation for such an event, has at the last moment failed to turn up with such apple-red cheeks or brilliant eyes.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Many a town bride, after spending the entire morning resting in preparation for such an event, has at the last moment failed to turn up with such apple-red cheeks or brilliant eyes.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading There was a gently serious expression about her mouth, to be sure, but that was not due to fatigue.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In spite of her light-heartedness during the last few days she had been all the while keenly conscious that she was accepting a great responsibility.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
yet to be or coming
From this reading She was about to marry not only a lover, but a man whose future was to be in her keeping.
in a gradual manner
From this reading There was a gently serious expression about her mouth, to be sure, but that was not due to fatigue.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In spite of her light-heartedness during the last few days she had been all the while keenly conscious that she was accepting a great responsibility.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many a town bride, after spending the entire morning resting in preparation for such an event, has at the last moment failed to turn up with such apple-red cheeks or brilliant eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
how
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From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading In spite of her light-heartedness during the last few days she had been all the while keenly conscious that she was accepting a great responsibility.
conformity or harmony
From this reading She was about to marry not only a lover, but a man whose future was to be in her keeping.
immediately past
From this reading Many a town bride, after spending the entire morning resting in preparation for such an event, has at the last moment failed to turn up with such apple-red cheeks or brilliant eyes.
light-heartedness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of her light-heartedness during the last few days she had been all the while keenly conscious that she was accepting a great responsibility.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading She was about to marry not only a lover, but a man whose future was to be in her keeping.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She was about to marry not only a lover, but a man whose future was to be in her keeping.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many a town bride, after spending the entire morning resting in preparation for such an event, has at the last moment failed to turn up with such apple-red cheeks or brilliant eyes.
take in marriage
From this reading She was about to marry not only a lover, but a man whose future was to be in her keeping.
a particular point in time
From this reading Many a town bride, after spending the entire morning resting in preparation for such an event, has at the last moment failed to turn up with such apple-red cheeks or brilliant eyes.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading There was a gently serious expression about her mouth, to be sure, but that was not due to fatigue.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was a gently serious expression about her mouth, to be sure, but that was not due to fatigue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
and nothing more
From this reading She was about to marry not only a lover, but a man whose future was to be in her keeping.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Many a town bride, after spending the entire morning resting in preparation for such an event, has at the last moment failed to turn up with such apple-red cheeks or brilliant eyes.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Many a town bride, after spending the entire morning resting in preparation for such an event, has at the last moment failed to turn up with such apple-red cheeks or brilliant eyes.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
one of four equal parts
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading In spite of her light-heartedness during the last few days she had been all the while keenly conscious that she was accepting a great responsibility.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Many a town bride, after spending the entire morning resting in preparation for such an event, has at the last moment failed to turn up with such apple-red cheeks or brilliant eyes.
witty remark
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading There was a gently serious expression about her mouth, to be sure, but that was not due to fatigue.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading Many a town bride, after spending the entire morning resting in preparation for such an event, has at the last moment failed to turn up with such apple-red cheeks or brilliant eyes.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of her light-heartedness during the last few days she had been all the while keenly conscious that she was accepting a great responsibility.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading There was a gently serious expression about her mouth, to be sure, but that was not due to fatigue.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a gently serious expression about her mouth, to be sure, but that was not due to fatigue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a gently serious expression about her mouth, to be sure, but that was not due to fatigue.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Many a town bride, after spending the entire morning resting in preparation for such an event, has at the last moment failed to turn up with such apple-red cheeks or brilliant eyes.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Many a town bride, after spending the entire morning resting in preparation for such an event, has at the last moment failed to turn up with such apple-red cheeks or brilliant eyes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Many a town bride, after spending the entire morning resting in preparation for such an event, has at the last moment failed to turn up with such apple-red cheeks or brilliant eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In spite of her light-heartedness during the last few days she had been all the while keenly conscious that she was accepting a great responsibility.
a Caucasian
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
belonging to which person
From this reading She was about to marry not only a lover, but a man whose future was to be in her keeping.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Many a town bride, after spending the entire morning resting in preparation for such an event, has at the last moment failed to turn up with such apple-red cheeks or brilliant eyes.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A BULLY WORLD As Sally came down the stairs at a quarter of three in her white silk wedding gown the wonder was how, after a morning of such honest hard work as she had put in, it was possible for her to look so fresh.
