used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Also, they wore them again for dinner, a far more conspicuous compliment to the givers.
afternoon'snounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
possessive form of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Ena meant it to be taken as such, and faintly hoped, in spite of the afternoon's failure, that the thing she prayed for might happen that night.
anew
From this reading Also, they wore them again for dinner, a far more conspicuous compliment to the givers.
in addition
From this reading Also, they wore them again for dinner, a far more conspicuous compliment to the givers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both girls tucked these trophies into the front of their coats, and wore them home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ena meant it to be taken as such, and faintly hoped, in spite of the afternoon's failure, that the thing she prayed for might happen that night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SEED ENA PLANTED Ena was glad when she saw Eileen wearing the orchid that Petro had bought for her in the gorgeous new department at the Hands.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ena meant it to be taken as such, and faintly hoped, in spite of the afternoon's failure, that the thing she prayed for might happen that night.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both girls tucked these trophies into the front of their coats, and wore them home.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading THE SEED ENA PLANTED Ena was glad when she saw Eileen wearing the orchid that Petro had bought for her in the gorgeous new department at the Hands.
coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Both girls tucked these trophies into the front of their coats, and wore them home.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Also, they wore them again for dinner, a far more conspicuous compliment to the givers.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading Also, they wore them again for dinner, a far more conspicuous compliment to the givers.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading THE SEED ENA PLANTED Ena was glad when she saw Eileen wearing the orchid that Petro had bought for her in the gorgeous new department at the Hands.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Also, they wore them again for dinner, a far more conspicuous compliment to the givers.
Eileen
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From this reading THE SEED ENA PLANTED Ena was glad when she saw Eileen wearing the orchid that Petro had bought for her in the gorgeous new department at the Hands.
ENA
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From this reading THE SEED ENA PLANTED Ena was glad when she saw Eileen wearing the orchid that Petro had bought for her in the gorgeous new department at the Hands.
an act that fails
From this reading Ena meant it to be taken as such, and faintly hoped, in spite of the afternoon's failure, that the thing she prayed for might happen that night.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading Ena meant it to be taken as such, and faintly hoped, in spite of the afternoon's failure, that the thing she prayed for might happen that night.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Also, they wore them again for dinner, a far more conspicuous compliment to the givers.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Rags had at the same time purchased some gardenias for Miss Rolls, she having mentioned that the gardenia was her favourite flower.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Rags had at the same time purchased some gardenias for Miss Rolls, she having mentioned that the gardenia was her favourite flower.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SEED ENA PLANTED Ena was glad when she saw Eileen wearing the orchid that Petro had bought for her in the gorgeous new department at the Hands.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Both girls tucked these trophies into the front of their coats, and wore them home.
gardenianounUS /ɡɑːrˈdiːnjə/
any of various shrubs and small trees of the genus Gardenia having large fragrant white or yellow flowers
From this reading Rags had at the same time purchased some gardenias for Miss Rolls, she having mentioned that the gardenia was her favourite flower.
gardeniasnounUS /ɡɑːrˈdiːnjəz/
plural of “gardenia” — any of various shrubs and small trees of the genus Gardenia having large fragrant white or yellow flowers
From this reading Rags had at the same time purchased some gardenias for Miss Rolls, she having mentioned that the gardenia was her favourite flower.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Both girls tucked these trophies into the front of their coats, and wore them home.
giversnounUS /ˈɡɪvərz/
plural of “giver” — someone who devotes himself completely
From this reading Also, they wore them again for dinner, a far more conspicuous compliment to the givers.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading THE SEED ENA PLANTED Ena was glad when she saw Eileen wearing the orchid that Petro had bought for her in the gorgeous new department at the Hands.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading THE SEED ENA PLANTED Ena was glad when she saw Eileen wearing the orchid that Petro had bought for her in the gorgeous new department at the Hands.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SEED ENA PLANTED Ena was glad when she saw Eileen wearing the orchid that Petro had bought for her in the gorgeous new department at the Hands.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading THE SEED ENA PLANTED Ena was glad when she saw Eileen wearing the orchid that Petro had bought for her in the gorgeous new department at the Hands.
come to pass
From this reading Ena meant it to be taken as such, and faintly hoped, in spite of the afternoon's failure, that the thing she prayed for might happen that night.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Rags had at the same time purchased some gardenias for Miss Rolls, she having mentioned that the gardenia was her favourite flower.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SEED ENA PLANTED Ena was glad when she saw Eileen wearing the orchid that Petro had bought for her in the gorgeous new department at the Hands.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Both girls tucked these trophies into the front of their coats, and wore them home.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Ena meant it to be taken as such, and faintly hoped, in spite of the afternoon's failure, that the thing she prayed for might happen that night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SEED ENA PLANTED Ena was glad when she saw Eileen wearing the orchid that Petro had bought for her in the gorgeous new department at the Hands.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Both girls tucked these trophies into the front of their coats, and wore them home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ena meant it to be taken as such, and faintly hoped, in spite of the afternoon's failure, that the thing she prayed for might happen that night.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Ena meant it to be taken as such, and faintly hoped, in spite of the afternoon's failure, that the thing she prayed for might happen that night.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Rags had at the same time purchased some gardenias for Miss Rolls, she having mentioned that the gardenia was her favourite flower.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Ena meant it to be taken as such, and faintly hoped, in spite of the afternoon's failure, that the thing she prayed for might happen that night.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Rags had at the same time purchased some gardenias for Miss Rolls, she having mentioned that the gardenia was her favourite flower.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Also, they wore them again for dinner, a far more conspicuous compliment to the givers.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE SEED ENA PLANTED Ena was glad when she saw Eileen wearing the orchid that Petro had bought for her in the gorgeous new department at the Hands.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Ena meant it to be taken as such, and faintly hoped, in spite of the afternoon's failure, that the thing she prayed for might happen that night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both girls tucked these trophies into the front of their coats, and wore them home.
orchidnounUS /ˈɔːrkəd/
any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
From this reading THE SEED ENA PLANTED Ena was glad when she saw Eileen wearing the orchid that Petro had bought for her in the gorgeous new department at the Hands.
Petro
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From this reading THE SEED ENA PLANTED Ena was glad when she saw Eileen wearing the orchid that Petro had bought for her in the gorgeous new department at the Hands.
PLANTEDadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading THE SEED ENA PLANTED Ena was glad when she saw Eileen wearing the orchid that Petro had bought for her in the gorgeous new department at the Hands.
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Ena meant it to be taken as such, and faintly hoped, in spite of the afternoon's failure, that the thing she prayed for might happen that night.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Rags had at the same time purchased some gardenias for Miss Rolls, she having mentioned that the gardenia was her favourite flower.
RagsnounUS /ræɡz/
plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading Rags had at the same time purchased some gardenias for Miss Rolls, she having mentioned that the gardenia was her favourite flower.
RollsnounUS /roʊlz/
plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis
From this reading Rags had at the same time purchased some gardenias for Miss Rolls, she having mentioned that the gardenia was her favourite flower.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Rags had at the same time purchased some gardenias for Miss Rolls, she having mentioned that the gardenia was her favourite flower.
cut with a saw
From this reading THE SEED ENA PLANTED Ena was glad when she saw Eileen wearing the orchid that Petro had bought for her in the gorgeous new department at the Hands.
SEEDnounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading THE SEED ENA PLANTED Ena was glad when she saw Eileen wearing the orchid that Petro had bought for her in the gorgeous new department at the Hands.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SEED ENA PLANTED Ena was glad when she saw Eileen wearing the orchid that Petro had bought for her in the gorgeous new department at the Hands.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Rags had at the same time purchased some gardenias for Miss Rolls, she having mentioned that the gardenia was her favourite flower.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Ena meant it to be taken as such, and faintly hoped, in spite of the afternoon's failure, that the thing she prayed for might happen that night.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Ena meant it to be taken as such, and faintly hoped, in spite of the afternoon's failure, that the thing she prayed for might happen that night.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Ena meant it to be taken as such, and faintly hoped, in spite of the afternoon's failure, that the thing she prayed for might happen that night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SEED ENA PLANTED Ena was glad when she saw Eileen wearing the orchid that Petro had bought for her in the gorgeous new department at the Hands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SEED ENA PLANTED Ena was glad when she saw Eileen wearing the orchid that Petro had bought for her in the gorgeous new department at the Hands.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both girls tucked these trophies into the front of their coats, and wore them home.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Both girls tucked these trophies into the front of their coats, and wore them home.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Both girls tucked these trophies into the front of their coats, and wore them home.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Also, they wore them again for dinner, a far more conspicuous compliment to the givers.
a special situation
From this reading Ena meant it to be taken as such, and faintly hoped, in spite of the afternoon's failure, that the thing she prayed for might happen that night.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Rags had at the same time purchased some gardenias for Miss Rolls, she having mentioned that the gardenia was her favourite flower.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Also, they wore them again for dinner, a far more conspicuous compliment to the givers.
trophiesnounUS /ˈtroʊfiz/
plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting
From this reading Both girls tucked these trophies into the front of their coats, and wore them home.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading Both girls tucked these trophies into the front of their coats, and wore them home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SEED ENA PLANTED Ena was glad when she saw Eileen wearing the orchid that Petro had bought for her in the gorgeous new department at the Hands.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading THE SEED ENA PLANTED Ena was glad when she saw Eileen wearing the orchid that Petro had bought for her in the gorgeous new department at the Hands.
at the time that
From this reading THE SEED ENA PLANTED Ena was glad when she saw Eileen wearing the orchid that Petro had bought for her in the gorgeous new department at the Hands.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Both girls tucked these trophies into the front of their coats, and wore them home.
