adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her aunt called upon them early in the morning, and said that the whole day must be devoted to their court dresses; and in a few minutes they were all whirled off to a celebrated milliner's.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Indeed, as the great artist added, with such a model to work from it would reflect but little credit on the establishment, if any approached Miss Herbert in the effect she must inevitably produce.
adieunounUS /əˈduː/
a farewell remark
From this reading Venetia soon found that she must bid adieu for ever, in London, to her old habits of solitude.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After innumerable consultations and experiments, the dress of Venetia was decided on; her aunt and Lady Annabel were both assured that it would exceed in splendour and propriety any dress at the drawing-room.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Her aunt called upon them early in the morning, and said that the whole day must be devoted to their court dresses; and in a few minutes they were all whirled off to a celebrated milliner's.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She soon discovered that she was never to be alone.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her aunt called upon them early in the morning, and said that the whole day must be devoted to their court dresses; and in a few minutes they were all whirled off to a celebrated milliner's.
Annabel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After innumerable consultations and experiments, the dress of Venetia was decided on; her aunt and Lady Annabel were both assured that it would exceed in splendour and propriety any dress at the drawing-room.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading After innumerable consultations and experiments, the dress of Venetia was decided on; her aunt and Lady Annabel were both assured that it would exceed in splendour and propriety any dress at the drawing-room.
approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Indeed, as the great artist added, with such a model to work from it would reflect but little credit on the establishment, if any approached Miss Herbert in the effect she must inevitably produce.
artistnounUS /ˈɑːrtəst/
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Indeed, as the great artist added, with such a model to work from it would reflect but little credit on the establishment, if any approached Miss Herbert in the effect she must inevitably produce.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, as the great artist added, with such a model to work from it would reflect but little credit on the establishment, if any approached Miss Herbert in the effect she must inevitably produce.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading After innumerable consultations and experiments, the dress of Venetia was decided on; her aunt and Lady Annabel were both assured that it would exceed in splendour and propriety any dress at the drawing-room.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After innumerable consultations and experiments, the dress of Venetia was decided on; her aunt and Lady Annabel were both assured that it would exceed in splendour and propriety any dress at the drawing-room.
auntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Her aunt called upon them early in the morning, and said that the whole day must be devoted to their court dresses; and in a few minutes they were all whirled off to a celebrated milliner's.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She soon discovered that she was never to be alone.
bidverbUS /bɪd/
propose a payment
From this reading Venetia soon found that she must bid adieu for ever, in London, to her old habits of solitude.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading After innumerable consultations and experiments, the dress of Venetia was decided on; her aunt and Lady Annabel were both assured that it would exceed in splendour and propriety any dress at the drawing-room.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Indeed, as the great artist added, with such a model to work from it would reflect but little credit on the establishment, if any approached Miss Herbert in the effect she must inevitably produce.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Her aunt called upon them early in the morning, and said that the whole day must be devoted to their court dresses; and in a few minutes they were all whirled off to a celebrated milliner's.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Her aunt called upon them early in the morning, and said that the whole day must be devoted to their court dresses; and in a few minutes they were all whirled off to a celebrated milliner's.
consultationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “consultation” — a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading After innumerable consultations and experiments, the dress of Venetia was decided on; her aunt and Lady Annabel were both assured that it would exceed in splendour and propriety any dress at the drawing-room.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Her aunt called upon them early in the morning, and said that the whole day must be devoted to their court dresses; and in a few minutes they were all whirled off to a celebrated milliner's.
creditnounUS /ˈkredət/
approval
From this reading Indeed, as the great artist added, with such a model to work from it would reflect but little credit on the establishment, if any approached Miss Herbert in the effect she must inevitably produce.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Her aunt called upon them early in the morning, and said that the whole day must be devoted to their court dresses; and in a few minutes they were all whirled off to a celebrated milliner's.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading After innumerable consultations and experiments, the dress of Venetia was decided on; her aunt and Lady Annabel were both assured that it would exceed in splendour and propriety any dress at the drawing-room.
devotedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Her aunt called upon them early in the morning, and said that the whole day must be devoted to their court dresses; and in a few minutes they were all whirled off to a celebrated milliner's.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading She soon discovered that she was never to be alone.
drawing-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After innumerable consultations and experiments, the dress of Venetia was decided on; her aunt and Lady Annabel were both assured that it would exceed in splendour and propriety any dress at the drawing-room.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading After innumerable consultations and experiments, the dress of Venetia was decided on; her aunt and Lady Annabel were both assured that it would exceed in splendour and propriety any dress at the drawing-room.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading Her aunt called upon them early in the morning, and said that the whole day must be devoted to their court dresses; and in a few minutes they were all whirled off to a celebrated milliner's.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Her aunt called upon them early in the morning, and said that the whole day must be devoted to their court dresses; and in a few minutes they were all whirled off to a celebrated milliner's.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Indeed, as the great artist added, with such a model to work from it would reflect but little credit on the establishment, if any approached Miss Herbert in the effect she must inevitably produce.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Indeed, as the great artist added, with such a model to work from it would reflect but little credit on the establishment, if any approached Miss Herbert in the effect she must inevitably produce.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Venetia soon found that she must bid adieu for ever, in London, to her old habits of solitude.
exceedverbUS /ɪkˈsiːd/
be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading After innumerable consultations and experiments, the dress of Venetia was decided on; her aunt and Lady Annabel were both assured that it would exceed in splendour and propriety any dress at the drawing-room.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading After innumerable consultations and experiments, the dress of Venetia was decided on; her aunt and Lady Annabel were both assured that it would exceed in splendour and propriety any dress at the drawing-room.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Her aunt called upon them early in the morning, and said that the whole day must be devoted to their court dresses; and in a few minutes they were all whirled off to a celebrated milliner's.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Venetia soon found that she must bid adieu for ever, in London, to her old habits of solitude.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Venetia soon found that she must bid adieu for ever, in London, to her old habits of solitude.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Indeed, as the great artist added, with such a model to work from it would reflect but little credit on the establishment, if any approached Miss Herbert in the effect she must inevitably produce.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Indeed, as the great artist added, with such a model to work from it would reflect but little credit on the establishment, if any approached Miss Herbert in the effect she must inevitably produce.
habitsnounUS /ˈhæbəts/
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Venetia soon found that she must bid adieu for ever, in London, to her old habits of solitude.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Venetia soon found that she must bid adieu for ever, in London, to her old habits of solitude.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Indeed, as the great artist added, with such a model to work from it would reflect but little credit on the establishment, if any approached Miss Herbert in the effect she must inevitably produce.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Indeed, as the great artist added, with such a model to work from it would reflect but little credit on the establishment, if any approached Miss Herbert in the effect she must inevitably produce.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Venetia soon found that she must bid adieu for ever, in London, to her old habits of solitude.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, as the great artist added, with such a model to work from it would reflect but little credit on the establishment, if any approached Miss Herbert in the effect she must inevitably produce.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Indeed, as the great artist added, with such a model to work from it would reflect but little credit on the establishment, if any approached Miss Herbert in the effect she must inevitably produce.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading After innumerable consultations and experiments, the dress of Venetia was decided on; her aunt and Lady Annabel were both assured that it would exceed in splendour and propriety any dress at the drawing-room.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After innumerable consultations and experiments, the dress of Venetia was decided on; her aunt and Lady Annabel were both assured that it would exceed in splendour and propriety any dress at the drawing-room.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading After innumerable consultations and experiments, the dress of Venetia was decided on; her aunt and Lady Annabel were both assured that it would exceed in splendour and propriety any dress at the drawing-room.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Indeed, as the great artist added, with such a model to work from it would reflect but little credit on the establishment, if any approached Miss Herbert in the effect she must inevitably produce.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Venetia soon found that she must bid adieu for ever, in London, to her old habits of solitude.
milliner's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her aunt called upon them early in the morning, and said that the whole day must be devoted to their court dresses; and in a few minutes they were all whirled off to a celebrated milliner's.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Her aunt called upon them early in the morning, and said that the whole day must be devoted to their court dresses; and in a few minutes they were all whirled off to a celebrated milliner's.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Indeed, as the great artist added, with such a model to work from it would reflect but little credit on the establishment, if any approached Miss Herbert in the effect she must inevitably produce.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Indeed, as the great artist added, with such a model to work from it would reflect but little credit on the establishment, if any approached Miss Herbert in the effect she must inevitably produce.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Her aunt called upon them early in the morning, and said that the whole day must be devoted to their court dresses; and in a few minutes they were all whirled off to a celebrated milliner's.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Venetia soon found that she must bid adieu for ever, in London, to her old habits of solitude.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She soon discovered that she was never to be alone.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Venetia soon found that she must bid adieu for ever, in London, to her old habits of solitude.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Her aunt called upon them early in the morning, and said that the whole day must be devoted to their court dresses; and in a few minutes they were all whirled off to a celebrated milliner's.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Venetia soon found that she must bid adieu for ever, in London, to her old habits of solitude.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After innumerable consultations and experiments, the dress of Venetia was decided on; her aunt and Lady Annabel were both assured that it would exceed in splendour and propriety any dress at the drawing-room.
produceverbUS /prəˈduːs/
bring forth or yield
From this reading Indeed, as the great artist added, with such a model to work from it would reflect but little credit on the establishment, if any approached Miss Herbert in the effect she must inevitably produce.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading After innumerable consultations and experiments, the dress of Venetia was decided on; her aunt and Lady Annabel were both assured that it would exceed in splendour and propriety any dress at the drawing-room.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading Indeed, as the great artist added, with such a model to work from it would reflect but little credit on the establishment, if any approached Miss Herbert in the effect she must inevitably produce.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Her aunt called upon them early in the morning, and said that the whole day must be devoted to their court dresses; and in a few minutes they were all whirled off to a celebrated milliner's.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Venetia soon found that she must bid adieu for ever, in London, to her old habits of solitude.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading Venetia soon found that she must bid adieu for ever, in London, to her old habits of solitude.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Venetia soon found that she must bid adieu for ever, in London, to her old habits of solitude.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading After innumerable consultations and experiments, the dress of Venetia was decided on; her aunt and Lady Annabel were both assured that it would exceed in splendour and propriety any dress at the drawing-room.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, as the great artist added, with such a model to work from it would reflect but little credit on the establishment, if any approached Miss Herbert in the effect she must inevitably produce.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Venetia soon found that she must bid adieu for ever, in London, to her old habits of solitude.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her aunt called upon them early in the morning, and said that the whole day must be devoted to their court dresses; and in a few minutes they were all whirled off to a celebrated milliner's.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Her aunt called upon them early in the morning, and said that the whole day must be devoted to their court dresses; and in a few minutes they were all whirled off to a celebrated milliner's.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Her aunt called upon them early in the morning, and said that the whole day must be devoted to their court dresses; and in a few minutes they were all whirled off to a celebrated milliner's.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her aunt called upon them early in the morning, and said that the whole day must be devoted to their court dresses; and in a few minutes they were all whirled off to a celebrated milliner's.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Venetia soon found that she must bid adieu for ever, in London, to her old habits of solitude.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her aunt called upon them early in the morning, and said that the whole day must be devoted to their court dresses; and in a few minutes they were all whirled off to a celebrated milliner's.
Venetianoun
a region of northeastern Italy on the Adriatic
From this reading Venetia soon found that she must bid adieu for ever, in London, to her old habits of solitude.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She soon discovered that she was never to be alone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her aunt called upon them early in the morning, and said that the whole day must be devoted to their court dresses; and in a few minutes they were all whirled off to a celebrated milliner's.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading Her aunt called upon them early in the morning, and said that the whole day must be devoted to their court dresses; and in a few minutes they were all whirled off to a celebrated milliner's.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Her aunt called upon them early in the morning, and said that the whole day must be devoted to their court dresses; and in a few minutes they were all whirled off to a celebrated milliner's.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Indeed, as the great artist added, with such a model to work from it would reflect but little credit on the establishment, if any approached Miss Herbert in the effect she must inevitably produce.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Indeed, as the great artist added, with such a model to work from it would reflect but little credit on the establishment, if any approached Miss Herbert in the effect she must inevitably produce.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After innumerable consultations and experiments, the dress of Venetia was decided on; her aunt and Lady Annabel were both assured that it would exceed in splendour and propriety any dress at the drawing-room.
