used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mona hastened to her own chamber, after leaving Mrs. Montague, where she hastily exchanged her house dress for a street costume, and then started out upon her errands.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She had several errands to do, and she very much enjoyed the freedom of running about to the different stores, to buy the pretty things regarding which Mrs. Montague had discovered she possessed excellent taste and judgment.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mona hastened to her own chamber, after leaving Mrs. Montague, where she hastily exchanged her house dress for a street costume, and then started out upon her errands.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She had a great deal to think of in connection with her recent conversation with Mrs. Montague, but, although much had been said that had annoyed her greatly, on the whole she had been inspired with fresh hope that the mystery enshrouding her mother's life would eventually be solved.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading RAY MAKES AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mona hastened to her own chamber, after leaving Mrs. Montague, where she hastily exchanged her house dress for a street costume, and then started out upon her errands.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading She therefore quickly recovered her spirits, and her face was bright and animated as she tripped away to catch the car at the corner of the street.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading She had a great deal to think of in connection with her recent conversation with Mrs. Montague, but, although much had been said that had annoyed her greatly, on the whole she had been inspired with fresh hope that the mystery enshrouding her mother's life would eventually be solved.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She therefore quickly recovered her spirits, and her face was bright and animated as she tripped away to catch the car at the corner of the street.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She therefore quickly recovered her spirits, and her face was bright and animated as she tripped away to catch the car at the corner of the street.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She therefore quickly recovered her spirits, and her face was bright and animated as she tripped away to catch the car at the corner of the street.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had a great deal to think of in connection with her recent conversation with Mrs. Montague, but, although much had been said that had annoyed her greatly, on the whole she had been inspired with fresh hope that the mystery enshrouding her mother's life would eventually be solved.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had a great deal to think of in connection with her recent conversation with Mrs. Montague, but, although much had been said that had annoyed her greatly, on the whole she had been inspired with fresh hope that the mystery enshrouding her mother's life would eventually be solved.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading She therefore quickly recovered her spirits, and her face was bright and animated as she tripped away to catch the car at the corner of the street.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had a great deal to think of in connection with her recent conversation with Mrs. Montague, but, although much had been said that had annoyed her greatly, on the whole she had been inspired with fresh hope that the mystery enshrouding her mother's life would eventually be solved.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading She had several errands to do, and she very much enjoyed the freedom of running about to the different stores, to buy the pretty things regarding which Mrs. Montague had discovered she possessed excellent taste and judgment.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading She therefore quickly recovered her spirits, and her face was bright and animated as she tripped away to catch the car at the corner of the street.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading She therefore quickly recovered her spirits, and her face was bright and animated as she tripped away to catch the car at the corner of the street.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Mona hastened to her own chamber, after leaving Mrs. Montague, where she hastily exchanged her house dress for a street costume, and then started out upon her errands.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading She had a great deal to think of in connection with her recent conversation with Mrs. Montague, but, although much had been said that had annoyed her greatly, on the whole she had been inspired with fresh hope that the mystery enshrouding her mother's life would eventually be solved.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading She had a great deal to think of in connection with her recent conversation with Mrs. Montague, but, although much had been said that had annoyed her greatly, on the whole she had been inspired with fresh hope that the mystery enshrouding her mother's life would eventually be solved.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading She therefore quickly recovered her spirits, and her face was bright and animated as she tripped away to catch the car at the corner of the street.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Mona hastened to her own chamber, after leaving Mrs. Montague, where she hastily exchanged her house dress for a street costume, and then started out upon her errands.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading She had a great deal to think of in connection with her recent conversation with Mrs. Montague, but, although much had been said that had annoyed her greatly, on the whole she had been inspired with fresh hope that the mystery enshrouding her mother's life would eventually be solved.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading She had several errands to do, and she very much enjoyed the freedom of running about to the different stores, to buy the pretty things regarding which Mrs. Montague had discovered she possessed excellent taste and judgment.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading She had several errands to do, and she very much enjoyed the freedom of running about to the different stores, to buy the pretty things regarding which Mrs. Montague had discovered she possessed excellent taste and judgment.
the act of discovering something
From this reading RAY MAKES AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She had several errands to do, and she very much enjoyed the freedom of running about to the different stores, to buy the pretty things regarding which Mrs. Montague had discovered she possessed excellent taste and judgment.
put on clothes
From this reading Mona hastened to her own chamber, after leaving Mrs. Montague, where she hastily exchanged her house dress for a street costume, and then started out upon her errands.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading She had several errands to do, and she very much enjoyed the freedom of running about to the different stores, to buy the pretty things regarding which Mrs. Montague had discovered she possessed excellent taste and judgment.
enshrouding
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had a great deal to think of in connection with her recent conversation with Mrs. Montague, but, although much had been said that had annoyed her greatly, on the whole she had been inspired with fresh hope that the mystery enshrouding her mother's life would eventually be solved.
errandsnounUS /ˈerəndz/
plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Mona hastened to her own chamber, after leaving Mrs. Montague, where she hastily exchanged her house dress for a street costume, and then started out upon her errands.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading She had a great deal to think of in connection with her recent conversation with Mrs. Montague, but, although much had been said that had annoyed her greatly, on the whole she had been inspired with fresh hope that the mystery enshrouding her mother's life would eventually be solved.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading She had several errands to do, and she very much enjoyed the freedom of running about to the different stores, to buy the pretty things regarding which Mrs. Montague had discovered she possessed excellent taste and judgment.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Mona hastened to her own chamber, after leaving Mrs. Montague, where she hastily exchanged her house dress for a street costume, and then started out upon her errands.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She therefore quickly recovered her spirits, and her face was bright and animated as she tripped away to catch the car at the corner of the street.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mona hastened to her own chamber, after leaving Mrs. Montague, where she hastily exchanged her house dress for a street costume, and then started out upon her errands.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading She had several errands to do, and she very much enjoyed the freedom of running about to the different stores, to buy the pretty things regarding which Mrs. Montague had discovered she possessed excellent taste and judgment.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading She had a great deal to think of in connection with her recent conversation with Mrs. Montague, but, although much had been said that had annoyed her greatly, on the whole she had been inspired with fresh hope that the mystery enshrouding her mother's life would eventually be solved.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She had a great deal to think of in connection with her recent conversation with Mrs. Montague, but, although much had been said that had annoyed her greatly, on the whole she had been inspired with fresh hope that the mystery enshrouding her mother's life would eventually be solved.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading She had a great deal to think of in connection with her recent conversation with Mrs. Montague, but, although much had been said that had annoyed her greatly, on the whole she had been inspired with fresh hope that the mystery enshrouding her mother's life would eventually be solved.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had a great deal to think of in connection with her recent conversation with Mrs. Montague, but, although much had been said that had annoyed her greatly, on the whole she had been inspired with fresh hope that the mystery enshrouding her mother's life would eventually be solved.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Mona hastened to her own chamber, after leaving Mrs. Montague, where she hastily exchanged her house dress for a street costume, and then started out upon her errands.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Mona hastened to her own chamber, after leaving Mrs. Montague, where she hastily exchanged her house dress for a street costume, and then started out upon her errands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mona hastened to her own chamber, after leaving Mrs. Montague, where she hastily exchanged her house dress for a street costume, and then started out upon her errands.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She had a great deal to think of in connection with her recent conversation with Mrs. Montague, but, although much had been said that had annoyed her greatly, on the whole she had been inspired with fresh hope that the mystery enshrouding her mother's life would eventually be solved.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mona hastened to her own chamber, after leaving Mrs. Montague, where she hastily exchanged her house dress for a street costume, and then started out upon her errands.
of great significance or value
From this reading RAY MAKES AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had a great deal to think of in connection with her recent conversation with Mrs. Montague, but, although much had been said that had annoyed her greatly, on the whole she had been inspired with fresh hope that the mystery enshrouding her mother's life would eventually be solved.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading She had a great deal to think of in connection with her recent conversation with Mrs. Montague, but, although much had been said that had annoyed her greatly, on the whole she had been inspired with fresh hope that the mystery enshrouding her mother's life would eventually be solved.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading She had several errands to do, and she very much enjoyed the freedom of running about to the different stores, to buy the pretty things regarding which Mrs. Montague had discovered she possessed excellent taste and judgment.
the act of departing
From this reading Mona hastened to her own chamber, after leaving Mrs. Montague, where she hastily exchanged her house dress for a street costume, and then started out upon her errands.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She had a great deal to think of in connection with her recent conversation with Mrs. Montague, but, although much had been said that had annoyed her greatly, on the whole she had been inspired with fresh hope that the mystery enshrouding her mother's life would eventually be solved.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading RAY MAKES AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.
MonanounUS /ˈmoʊnə/
an island to the northwest of Wales
From this reading Mona hastened to her own chamber, after leaving Mrs. Montague, where she hastily exchanged her house dress for a street costume, and then started out upon her errands.
Montague
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mona hastened to her own chamber, after leaving Mrs. Montague, where she hastily exchanged her house dress for a street costume, and then started out upon her errands.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She had a great deal to think of in connection with her recent conversation with Mrs. Montague, but, although much had been said that had annoyed her greatly, on the whole she had been inspired with fresh hope that the mystery enshrouding her mother's life would eventually be solved.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mona hastened to her own chamber, after leaving Mrs. Montague, where she hastily exchanged her house dress for a street costume, and then started out upon her errands.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She had a great deal to think of in connection with her recent conversation with Mrs. Montague, but, although much had been said that had annoyed her greatly, on the whole she had been inspired with fresh hope that the mystery enshrouding her mother's life would eventually be solved.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading She had a great deal to think of in connection with her recent conversation with Mrs. Montague, but, although much had been said that had annoyed her greatly, on the whole she had been inspired with fresh hope that the mystery enshrouding her mother's life would eventually be solved.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had a great deal to think of in connection with her recent conversation with Mrs. Montague, but, although much had been said that had annoyed her greatly, on the whole she had been inspired with fresh hope that the mystery enshrouding her mother's life would eventually be solved.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had a great deal to think of in connection with her recent conversation with Mrs. Montague, but, although much had been said that had annoyed her greatly, on the whole she had been inspired with fresh hope that the mystery enshrouding her mother's life would eventually be solved.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mona hastened to her own chamber, after leaving Mrs. Montague, where she hastily exchanged her house dress for a street costume, and then started out upon her errands.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mona hastened to her own chamber, after leaving Mrs. Montague, where she hastily exchanged her house dress for a street costume, and then started out upon her errands.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading She had several errands to do, and she very much enjoyed the freedom of running about to the different stores, to buy the pretty things regarding which Mrs. Montague had discovered she possessed excellent taste and judgment.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading She had several errands to do, and she very much enjoyed the freedom of running about to the different stores, to buy the pretty things regarding which Mrs. Montague had discovered she possessed excellent taste and judgment.
with speed
From this reading She therefore quickly recovered her spirits, and her face was bright and animated as she tripped away to catch the car at the corner of the street.
RAYnounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading RAY MAKES AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading She had a great deal to think of in connection with her recent conversation with Mrs. Montague, but, although much had been said that had annoyed her greatly, on the whole she had been inspired with fresh hope that the mystery enshrouding her mother's life would eventually be solved.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading She therefore quickly recovered her spirits, and her face was bright and animated as she tripped away to catch the car at the corner of the street.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading She had several errands to do, and she very much enjoyed the freedom of running about to the different stores, to buy the pretty things regarding which Mrs. Montague had discovered she possessed excellent taste and judgment.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading She had several errands to do, and she very much enjoyed the freedom of running about to the different stores, to buy the pretty things regarding which Mrs. Montague had discovered she possessed excellent taste and judgment.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She had a great deal to think of in connection with her recent conversation with Mrs. Montague, but, although much had been said that had annoyed her greatly, on the whole she had been inspired with fresh hope that the mystery enshrouding her mother's life would eventually be solved.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading She had several errands to do, and she very much enjoyed the freedom of running about to the different stores, to buy the pretty things regarding which Mrs. Montague had discovered she possessed excellent taste and judgment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mona hastened to her own chamber, after leaving Mrs. Montague, where she hastily exchanged her house dress for a street costume, and then started out upon her errands.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading She had a great deal to think of in connection with her recent conversation with Mrs. Montague, but, although much had been said that had annoyed her greatly, on the whole she had been inspired with fresh hope that the mystery enshrouding her mother's life would eventually be solved.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading She therefore quickly recovered her spirits, and her face was bright and animated as she tripped away to catch the car at the corner of the street.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Mona hastened to her own chamber, after leaving Mrs. Montague, where she hastily exchanged her house dress for a street costume, and then started out upon her errands.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading She had several errands to do, and she very much enjoyed the freedom of running about to the different stores, to buy the pretty things regarding which Mrs. Montague had discovered she possessed excellent taste and judgment.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Mona hastened to her own chamber, after leaving Mrs. Montague, where she hastily exchanged her house dress for a street costume, and then started out upon her errands.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading She had several errands to do, and she very much enjoyed the freedom of running about to the different stores, to buy the pretty things regarding which Mrs. Montague had discovered she possessed excellent taste and judgment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had a great deal to think of in connection with her recent conversation with Mrs. Montague, but, although much had been said that had annoyed her greatly, on the whole she had been inspired with fresh hope that the mystery enshrouding her mother's life would eventually be solved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had a great deal to think of in connection with her recent conversation with Mrs. Montague, but, although much had been said that had annoyed her greatly, on the whole she had been inspired with fresh hope that the mystery enshrouding her mother's life would eventually be solved.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mona hastened to her own chamber, after leaving Mrs. Montague, where she hastily exchanged her house dress for a street costume, and then started out upon her errands.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading She therefore quickly recovered her spirits, and her face was bright and animated as she tripped away to catch the car at the corner of the street.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She had several errands to do, and she very much enjoyed the freedom of running about to the different stores, to buy the pretty things regarding which Mrs. Montague had discovered she possessed excellent taste and judgment.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She had a great deal to think of in connection with her recent conversation with Mrs. Montague, but, although much had been said that had annoyed her greatly, on the whole she had been inspired with fresh hope that the mystery enshrouding her mother's life would eventually be solved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mona hastened to her own chamber, after leaving Mrs. Montague, where she hastily exchanged her house dress for a street costume, and then started out upon her errands.
trippedverbUS /trɪpt/
inflected form of “trip” — miss a step and fall or nearly fall
From this reading She therefore quickly recovered her spirits, and her face was bright and animated as she tripped away to catch the car at the corner of the street.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mona hastened to her own chamber, after leaving Mrs. Montague, where she hastily exchanged her house dress for a street costume, and then started out upon her errands.
precisely as stated
From this reading She had several errands to do, and she very much enjoyed the freedom of running about to the different stores, to buy the pretty things regarding which Mrs. Montague had discovered she possessed excellent taste and judgment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She therefore quickly recovered her spirits, and her face was bright and animated as she tripped away to catch the car at the corner of the street.
in or at the place that
From this reading Mona hastened to her own chamber, after leaving Mrs. Montague, where she hastily exchanged her house dress for a street costume, and then started out upon her errands.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had several errands to do, and she very much enjoyed the freedom of running about to the different stores, to buy the pretty things regarding which Mrs. Montague had discovered she possessed excellent taste and judgment.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading She had a great deal to think of in connection with her recent conversation with Mrs. Montague, but, although much had been said that had annoyed her greatly, on the whole she had been inspired with fresh hope that the mystery enshrouding her mother's life would eventually be solved.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had a great deal to think of in connection with her recent conversation with Mrs. Montague, but, although much had been said that had annoyed her greatly, on the whole she had been inspired with fresh hope that the mystery enshrouding her mother's life would eventually be solved.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had a great deal to think of in connection with her recent conversation with Mrs. Montague, but, although much had been said that had annoyed her greatly, on the whole she had been inspired with fresh hope that the mystery enshrouding her mother's life would eventually be solved.
