AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
annuallyadverbUS /ˈænjuːəli/
without missing a year
From this reading Thousands annually made long journeys and paid exorbitant prices to take part in that pageant.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Edith Carr passed, she was the most distinguished figure of the old street.
bare-headed
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From this reading That street of packed white sand, winding with the curves of the shore, outlined with brilliant shops, and thronged with laughing, bare-headed people in outing costumes was a picturesque and fascinating sight.
BATTLEnounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Her clinging black gown was sufficiently elaborate for a dinner dress.
boothnounUS /buːθ/
a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading That street of packed white sand, winding with the curves of the shore, outlined with brilliant shops, and thronged with laughing, bare-headed people in outing costumes was a picturesque and fascinating sight.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
CARR
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From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Her clinging black gown was sufficiently elaborate for a dinner dress.
colouradjectiveUS /ˈkʌlər/
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading That street of packed white sand, winding with the curves of the shore, outlined with brilliant shops, and thronged with laughing, bare-headed people in outing costumes was a picturesque and fascinating sight.
curiosnounUS /ˈkjʊrioʊz/
plural of “curio” — something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
curvesnounUS /kɜːrvz/
plural of “curve” — the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading That street of packed white sand, winding with the curves of the shore, outlined with brilliant shops, and thronged with laughing, bare-headed people in outing costumes was a picturesque and fascinating sight.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Her clinging black gown was sufficiently elaborate for a dinner dress.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading As Edith Carr passed, she was the most distinguished figure of the old street.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading Her clinging black gown was sufficiently elaborate for a dinner dress.
EDITH
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From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading Her clinging black gown was sufficiently elaborate for a dinner dress.
exorbitantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtənt/
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
From this reading Thousands annually made long journeys and paid exorbitant prices to take part in that pageant.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading That street of packed white sand, winding with the curves of the shore, outlined with brilliant shops, and thronged with laughing, bare-headed people in outing costumes was a picturesque and fascinating sight.
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 WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading As Edith Carr passed, she was the most distinguished figure of the old street.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her clinging black gown was sufficiently elaborate for a dinner dress.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
glownounUS /ɡloʊ/
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
gownnounUS /ɡaʊn/
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Her clinging black gown was sufficiently elaborate for a dinner dress.
GUARDnounUS /ɡɑːrd/
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
HARTnounUS /hɑːrt/
United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
HENDERSON
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From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her clinging black gown was sufficiently elaborate for a dinner dress.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
journeysnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading Thousands annually made long journeys and paid exorbitant prices to take part in that pageant.
laughingadjectiveUS /ˈlæfɪŋ/
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading That street of packed white sand, winding with the curves of the shore, outlined with brilliant shops, and thronged with laughing, bare-headed people in outing costumes was a picturesque and fascinating sight.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Thousands annually made long journeys and paid exorbitant prices to take part in that pageant.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
Mackinac
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From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Thousands annually made long journeys and paid exorbitant prices to take part in that pageant.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
ManyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading As Edith Carr passed, she was the most distinguished figure of the old street.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As Edith Carr passed, she was the most distinguished figure of the old street.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
outingnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading That street of packed white sand, winding with the curves of the shore, outlined with brilliant shops, and thronged with laughing, bare-headed people in outing costumes was a picturesque and fascinating sight.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading That street of packed white sand, winding with the curves of the shore, outlined with brilliant shops, and thronged with laughing, bare-headed people in outing costumes was a picturesque and fascinating sight.
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading That street of packed white sand, winding with the curves of the shore, outlined with brilliant shops, and thronged with laughing, bare-headed people in outing costumes was a picturesque and fascinating sight.
pageantnounUS /ˈpædʒənt/
an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
From this reading Thousands annually made long journeys and paid exorbitant prices to take part in that pageant.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Thousands annually made long journeys and paid exorbitant prices to take part in that pageant.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Thousands annually made long journeys and paid exorbitant prices to take part in that pageant.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As Edith Carr passed, she was the most distinguished figure of the old street.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading That street of packed white sand, winding with the curves of the shore, outlined with brilliant shops, and thronged with laughing, bare-headed people in outing costumes was a picturesque and fascinating sight.
pricesnounUS /ˈpraɪsəz/
plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Thousands annually made long journeys and paid exorbitant prices to take part in that pageant.
sandnounUS /sænd/
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading That street of packed white sand, winding with the curves of the shore, outlined with brilliant shops, and thronged with laughing, bare-headed people in outing costumes was a picturesque and fascinating sight.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Edith Carr passed, she was the most distinguished figure of the old street.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading That street of packed white sand, winding with the curves of the shore, outlined with brilliant shops, and thronged with laughing, bare-headed people in outing costumes was a picturesque and fascinating sight.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading That street of packed white sand, winding with the curves of the shore, outlined with brilliant shops, and thronged with laughing, bare-headed people in outing costumes was a picturesque and fascinating sight.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading That street of packed white sand, winding with the curves of the shore, outlined with brilliant shops, and thronged with laughing, bare-headed people in outing costumes was a picturesque and fascinating sight.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
STANDSnounUS /stændz/
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
sufficientlyadverbUS /səˈfɪʃəntli/
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Her clinging black gown was sufficiently elaborate for a dinner dress.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Thousands annually made long journeys and paid exorbitant prices to take part in that pageant.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That street of packed white sand, winding with the curves of the shore, outlined with brilliant shops, and thronged with laughing, bare-headed people in outing costumes was a picturesque and fascinating sight.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
ThousandsnounUS /ˈθaʊzəndz/
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Thousands annually made long journeys and paid exorbitant prices to take part in that pageant.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading That street of packed white sand, winding with the curves of the shore, outlined with brilliant shops, and thronged with laughing, bare-headed people in outing costumes was a picturesque and fascinating sight.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
WAGESnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That street of packed white sand, winding with the curves of the shore, outlined with brilliant shops, and thronged with laughing, bare-headed people in outing costumes was a picturesque and fascinating sight.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
WHEREIN
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From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading That street of packed white sand, winding with the curves of the shore, outlined with brilliant shops, and thronged with laughing, bare-headed people in outing costumes was a picturesque and fascinating sight.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading That street of packed white sand, winding with the curves of the shore, outlined with brilliant shops, and thronged with laughing, bare-headed people in outing costumes was a picturesque and fascinating sight.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHEREIN EDITH CARR WAGES A BATTLE, AND HART HENDERSON STANDS GUARD Many people looked, a few followed, when Edith Carr slowly came down the main street of Mackinac, pausing here and there to note the glow of colour in one small booth after another, overflowing with gay curios.
