used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fanny was small for her age, but exceedingly pretty; her eyes were of a dark blue--her hair a rich auburn--her features radiant with the inexpressible charm of youth and innocence.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading The sun shone clear and bright, and many people were abroad to enjoy the fine bracing air, and indemnify themselves for having been kept within doors on the preceding day.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading At an early hour, Fanny Aubrey (for that was the name of our little heroine,) issued from her dwelling, and taking the sunny side of the streets, resumed her accustomed perambulations, with her basket on her arm.
how long something has existed
From this reading Fanny was small for her age, but exceedingly pretty; her eyes were of a dark blue--her hair a rich auburn--her features radiant with the inexpressible charm of youth and innocence.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The sun shone clear and bright, and many people were abroad to enjoy the fine bracing air, and indemnify themselves for having been kept within doors on the preceding day.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading The streets were covered with an ample garment of snow, and the merry music of the sleigh-bells was heard in every direction.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Innocence in the Grip of Lust._ The day which succeeded the stormy night described in the last chapter, was an unusually fine one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun shone clear and bright, and many people were abroad to enjoy the fine bracing air, and indemnify themselves for having been kept within doors on the preceding day.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading At an early hour, Fanny Aubrey (for that was the name of our little heroine,) issued from her dwelling, and taking the sunny side of the streets, resumed her accustomed perambulations, with her basket on her arm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At an early hour, Fanny Aubrey (for that was the name of our little heroine,) issued from her dwelling, and taking the sunny side of the streets, resumed her accustomed perambulations, with her basket on her arm.
Aubrey
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From this reading At an early hour, Fanny Aubrey (for that was the name of our little heroine,) issued from her dwelling, and taking the sunny side of the streets, resumed her accustomed perambulations, with her basket on her arm.
auburnadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbərn/
(of hair) colored a moderate reddish-brown
From this reading Fanny was small for her age, but exceedingly pretty; her eyes were of a dark blue--her hair a rich auburn--her features radiant with the inexpressible charm of youth and innocence.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading At an early hour, Fanny Aubrey (for that was the name of our little heroine,) issued from her dwelling, and taking the sunny side of the streets, resumed her accustomed perambulations, with her basket on her arm.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The sun shone clear and bright, and many people were abroad to enjoy the fine bracing air, and indemnify themselves for having been kept within doors on the preceding day.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Fanny was small for her age, but exceedingly pretty; her eyes were of a dark blue--her hair a rich auburn--her features radiant with the inexpressible charm of youth and innocence.
bracingnounUS /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
From this reading The sun shone clear and bright, and many people were abroad to enjoy the fine bracing air, and indemnify themselves for having been kept within doors on the preceding day.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The sun shone clear and bright, and many people were abroad to enjoy the fine bracing air, and indemnify themselves for having been kept within doors on the preceding day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fanny was small for her age, but exceedingly pretty; her eyes were of a dark blue--her hair a rich auburn--her features radiant with the inexpressible charm of youth and innocence.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading _Innocence in the Grip of Lust._ The day which succeeded the stormy night described in the last chapter, was an unusually fine one.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Fanny was small for her age, but exceedingly pretty; her eyes were of a dark blue--her hair a rich auburn--her features radiant with the inexpressible charm of youth and innocence.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The sun shone clear and bright, and many people were abroad to enjoy the fine bracing air, and indemnify themselves for having been kept within doors on the preceding day.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The streets were covered with an ample garment of snow, and the merry music of the sleigh-bells was heard in every direction.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Fanny was small for her age, but exceedingly pretty; her eyes were of a dark blue--her hair a rich auburn--her features radiant with the inexpressible charm of youth and innocence.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Innocence in the Grip of Lust._ The day which succeeded the stormy night described in the last chapter, was an unusually fine one.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading _Innocence in the Grip of Lust._ The day which succeeded the stormy night described in the last chapter, was an unusually fine one.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The streets were covered with an ample garment of snow, and the merry music of the sleigh-bells was heard in every direction.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The sun shone clear and bright, and many people were abroad to enjoy the fine bracing air, and indemnify themselves for having been kept within doors on the preceding day.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading At an early hour, Fanny Aubrey (for that was the name of our little heroine,) issued from her dwelling, and taking the sunny side of the streets, resumed her accustomed perambulations, with her basket on her arm.
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 At an early hour, Fanny Aubrey (for that was the name of our little heroine,) issued from her dwelling, and taking the sunny side of the streets, resumed her accustomed perambulations, with her basket on her arm.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The sun shone clear and bright, and many people were abroad to enjoy the fine bracing air, and indemnify themselves for having been kept within doors on the preceding day.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The streets were covered with an ample garment of snow, and the merry music of the sleigh-bells was heard in every direction.
to an extreme degree
From this reading Fanny was small for her age, but exceedingly pretty; her eyes were of a dark blue--her hair a rich auburn--her features radiant with the inexpressible charm of youth and innocence.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Fanny was small for her age, but exceedingly pretty; her eyes were of a dark blue--her hair a rich auburn--her features radiant with the inexpressible charm of youth and innocence.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading At an early hour, Fanny Aubrey (for that was the name of our little heroine,) issued from her dwelling, and taking the sunny side of the streets, resumed her accustomed perambulations, with her basket on her arm.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Fanny was small for her age, but exceedingly pretty; her eyes were of a dark blue--her hair a rich auburn--her features radiant with the inexpressible charm of youth and innocence.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading _Innocence in the Grip of Lust._ The day which succeeded the stormy night described in the last chapter, was an unusually fine one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sun shone clear and bright, and many people were abroad to enjoy the fine bracing air, and indemnify themselves for having been kept within doors on the preceding day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At an early hour, Fanny Aubrey (for that was the name of our little heroine,) issued from her dwelling, and taking the sunny side of the streets, resumed her accustomed perambulations, with her basket on her arm.
garmentnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
an article of clothing
From this reading The streets were covered with an ample garment of snow, and the merry music of the sleigh-bells was heard in every direction.
GripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading _Innocence in the Grip of Lust._ The day which succeeded the stormy night described in the last chapter, was an unusually fine one.
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 Fanny was small for her age, but exceedingly pretty; her eyes were of a dark blue--her hair a rich auburn--her features radiant with the inexpressible charm of youth and innocence.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The sun shone clear and bright, and many people were abroad to enjoy the fine bracing air, and indemnify themselves for having been kept within doors on the preceding day.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The streets were covered with an ample garment of snow, and the merry music of the sleigh-bells was heard in every direction.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At an early hour, Fanny Aubrey (for that was the name of our little heroine,) issued from her dwelling, and taking the sunny side of the streets, resumed her accustomed perambulations, with her basket on her arm.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading At an early hour, Fanny Aubrey (for that was the name of our little heroine,) issued from her dwelling, and taking the sunny side of the streets, resumed her accustomed perambulations, with her basket on her arm.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At an early hour, Fanny Aubrey (for that was the name of our little heroine,) issued from her dwelling, and taking the sunny side of the streets, resumed her accustomed perambulations, with her basket on her arm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Innocence in the Grip of Lust._ The day which succeeded the stormy night described in the last chapter, was an unusually fine one.
indemnifyverbUS /ˌɪnˈdemnəfaɪ/
secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for
From this reading The sun shone clear and bright, and many people were abroad to enjoy the fine bracing air, and indemnify themselves for having been kept within doors on the preceding day.
inexpressibleadjective
defying expression
From this reading Fanny was small for her age, but exceedingly pretty; her eyes were of a dark blue--her hair a rich auburn--her features radiant with the inexpressible charm of youth and innocence.
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading _Innocence in the Grip of Lust._ The day which succeeded the stormy night described in the last chapter, was an unusually fine one.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading At an early hour, Fanny Aubrey (for that was the name of our little heroine,) issued from her dwelling, and taking the sunny side of the streets, resumed her accustomed perambulations, with her basket on her arm.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The sun shone clear and bright, and many people were abroad to enjoy the fine bracing air, and indemnify themselves for having been kept within doors on the preceding day.
immediately past
From this reading _Innocence in the Grip of Lust._ The day which succeeded the stormy night described in the last chapter, was an unusually fine one.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At an early hour, Fanny Aubrey (for that was the name of our little heroine,) issued from her dwelling, and taking the sunny side of the streets, resumed her accustomed perambulations, with her basket on her arm.
LustnounUS /lʌst/
a strong sexual desire
From this reading _Innocence in the Grip of Lust._ The day which succeeded the stormy night described in the last chapter, was an unusually fine one.
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 The sun shone clear and bright, and many people were abroad to enjoy the fine bracing air, and indemnify themselves for having been kept within doors on the preceding day.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The streets were covered with an ample garment of snow, and the merry music of the sleigh-bells was heard in every direction.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The streets were covered with an ample garment of snow, and the merry music of the sleigh-bells was heard in every direction.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At an early hour, Fanny Aubrey (for that was the name of our little heroine,) issued from her dwelling, and taking the sunny side of the streets, resumed her accustomed perambulations, with her basket on her arm.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _Innocence in the Grip of Lust._ The day which succeeded the stormy night described in the last chapter, was an unusually fine one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Innocence in the Grip of Lust._ The day which succeeded the stormy night described in the last chapter, was an unusually fine one.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sun shone clear and bright, and many people were abroad to enjoy the fine bracing air, and indemnify themselves for having been kept within doors on the preceding day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Innocence in the Grip of Lust._ The day which succeeded the stormy night described in the last chapter, was an unusually fine one.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading At an early hour, Fanny Aubrey (for that was the name of our little heroine,) issued from her dwelling, and taking the sunny side of the streets, resumed her accustomed perambulations, with her basket on her arm.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The sun shone clear and bright, and many people were abroad to enjoy the fine bracing air, and indemnify themselves for having been kept within doors on the preceding day.
perambulations
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From this reading At an early hour, Fanny Aubrey (for that was the name of our little heroine,) issued from her dwelling, and taking the sunny side of the streets, resumed her accustomed perambulations, with her basket on her arm.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading The sun shone clear and bright, and many people were abroad to enjoy the fine bracing air, and indemnify themselves for having been kept within doors on the preceding day.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Fanny was small for her age, but exceedingly pretty; her eyes were of a dark blue--her hair a rich auburn--her features radiant with the inexpressible charm of youth and innocence.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading Fanny was small for her age, but exceedingly pretty; her eyes were of a dark blue--her hair a rich auburn--her features radiant with the inexpressible charm of youth and innocence.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading At an early hour, Fanny Aubrey (for that was the name of our little heroine,) issued from her dwelling, and taking the sunny side of the streets, resumed her accustomed perambulations, with her basket on her arm.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Fanny was small for her age, but exceedingly pretty; her eyes were of a dark blue--her hair a rich auburn--her features radiant with the inexpressible charm of youth and innocence.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The sun shone clear and bright, and many people were abroad to enjoy the fine bracing air, and indemnify themselves for having been kept within doors on the preceding day.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading At an early hour, Fanny Aubrey (for that was the name of our little heroine,) issued from her dwelling, and taking the sunny side of the streets, resumed her accustomed perambulations, with her basket on her arm.
sleigh-bells
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The streets were covered with an ample garment of snow, and the merry music of the sleigh-bells was heard in every direction.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Fanny was small for her age, but exceedingly pretty; her eyes were of a dark blue--her hair a rich auburn--her features radiant with the inexpressible charm of youth and innocence.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The streets were covered with an ample garment of snow, and the merry music of the sleigh-bells was heard in every direction.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading _Innocence in the Grip of Lust._ The day which succeeded the stormy night described in the last chapter, was an unusually fine one.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The streets were covered with an ample garment of snow, and the merry music of the sleigh-bells was heard in every direction.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading _Innocence in the Grip of Lust._ The day which succeeded the stormy night described in the last chapter, was an unusually fine one.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun shone clear and bright, and many people were abroad to enjoy the fine bracing air, and indemnify themselves for having been kept within doors on the preceding day.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading At an early hour, Fanny Aubrey (for that was the name of our little heroine,) issued from her dwelling, and taking the sunny side of the streets, resumed her accustomed perambulations, with her basket on her arm.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading At an early hour, Fanny Aubrey (for that was the name of our little heroine,) issued from her dwelling, and taking the sunny side of the streets, resumed her accustomed perambulations, with her basket on her arm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At an early hour, Fanny Aubrey (for that was the name of our little heroine,) issued from her dwelling, and taking the sunny side of the streets, resumed her accustomed perambulations, with her basket on her arm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Innocence in the Grip of Lust._ The day which succeeded the stormy night described in the last chapter, was an unusually fine one.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The sun shone clear and bright, and many people were abroad to enjoy the fine bracing air, and indemnify themselves for having been kept within doors on the preceding day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sun shone clear and bright, and many people were abroad to enjoy the fine bracing air, and indemnify themselves for having been kept within doors on the preceding day.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading _Innocence in the Grip of Lust._ The day which succeeded the stormy night described in the last chapter, was an unusually fine one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Innocence in the Grip of Lust._ The day which succeeded the stormy night described in the last chapter, was an unusually fine one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sun shone clear and bright, and many people were abroad to enjoy the fine bracing air, and indemnify themselves for having been kept within doors on the preceding day.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Innocence in the Grip of Lust._ The day which succeeded the stormy night described in the last chapter, was an unusually fine one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The streets were covered with an ample garment of snow, and the merry music of the sleigh-bells was heard in every direction.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The sun shone clear and bright, and many people were abroad to enjoy the fine bracing air, and indemnify themselves for having been kept within doors on the preceding day.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Fanny was small for her age, but exceedingly pretty; her eyes were of a dark blue--her hair a rich auburn--her features radiant with the inexpressible charm of youth and innocence.
