used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP At last, with considerable pomp and circumstance, after a whole week of procrastination, Miss Parrett ventured to inaugurate her motor.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP At last, with considerable pomp and circumstance, after a whole week of procrastination, Miss Parrett ventured to inaugurate her motor.
(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 Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The motor (in truth a whited sepulchre) had been recently done up, and with its good-looking driver in smart leather coat and cap, presented an imposing appearance as it sped down the drive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP At last, with considerable pomp and circumstance, after a whole week of procrastination, Miss Parrett ventured to inaugurate her motor.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The motor (in truth a whited sepulchre) had been recently done up, and with its good-looking driver in smart leather coat and cap, presented an imposing appearance as it sped down the drive.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She appeared in a long fur cloak and gigantic sable stole--a shapeless bundle, resembling a well-to-do bear, with a cross human face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The motor (in truth a whited sepulchre) had been recently done up, and with its good-looking driver in smart leather coat and cap, presented an imposing appearance as it sped down the drive.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading The household were collected for this supreme event: the cook, scowling and scornful, three maids, Hogben, Jones the head gardener, and the boot-boy, all assembled to witness the start--even Joss was in attendance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP At last, with considerable pomp and circumstance, after a whole week of procrastination, Miss Parrett ventured to inaugurate her motor.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading The household were collected for this supreme event: the cook, scowling and scornful, three maids, Hogben, Jones the head gardener, and the boot-boy, all assembled to witness the start--even Joss was in attendance.
Aurea
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From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
have
From this reading She appeared in a long fur cloak and gigantic sable stole--a shapeless bundle, resembling a well-to-do bear, with a cross human face.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
boot-boy
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From this reading The household were collected for this supreme event: the cook, scowling and scornful, three maids, Hogben, Jones the head gardener, and the boot-boy, all assembled to witness the start--even Joss was in attendance.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading She appeared in a long fur cloak and gigantic sable stole--a shapeless bundle, resembling a well-to-do bear, with a cross human face.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading The motor (in truth a whited sepulchre) had been recently done up, and with its good-looking driver in smart leather coat and cap, presented an imposing appearance as it sped down the drive.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP At last, with considerable pomp and circumstance, after a whole week of procrastination, Miss Parrett ventured to inaugurate her motor.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading She appeared in a long fur cloak and gigantic sable stole--a shapeless bundle, resembling a well-to-do bear, with a cross human face.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading The motor (in truth a whited sepulchre) had been recently done up, and with its good-looking driver in smart leather coat and cap, presented an imposing appearance as it sped down the drive.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading The household were collected for this supreme event: the cook, scowling and scornful, three maids, Hogben, Jones the head gardener, and the boot-boy, all assembled to witness the start--even Joss was in attendance.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP At last, with considerable pomp and circumstance, after a whole week of procrastination, Miss Parrett ventured to inaugurate her motor.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading The household were collected for this supreme event: the cook, scowling and scornful, three maids, Hogben, Jones the head gardener, and the boot-boy, all assembled to witness the start--even Joss was in attendance.
travel across or pass over
From this reading She appeared in a long fur cloak and gigantic sable stole--a shapeless bundle, resembling a well-to-do bear, with a cross human face.
dexteritynounUS /dekˈsterəti/
adroitness in using the hands
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The motor (in truth a whited sepulchre) had been recently done up, and with its good-looking driver in smart leather coat and cap, presented an imposing appearance as it sped down the drive.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The motor (in truth a whited sepulchre) had been recently done up, and with its good-looking driver in smart leather coat and cap, presented an imposing appearance as it sped down the drive.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The motor (in truth a whited sepulchre) had been recently done up, and with its good-looking driver in smart leather coat and cap, presented an imposing appearance as it sped down the drive.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading The motor (in truth a whited sepulchre) had been recently done up, and with its good-looking driver in smart leather coat and cap, presented an imposing appearance as it sped down the drive.
divisible by two
From this reading The household were collected for this supreme event: the cook, scowling and scornful, three maids, Hogben, Jones the head gardener, and the boot-boy, all assembled to witness the start--even Joss was in attendance.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The household were collected for this supreme event: the cook, scowling and scornful, three maids, Hogben, Jones the head gardener, and the boot-boy, all assembled to witness the start--even Joss was in attendance.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She appeared in a long fur cloak and gigantic sable stole--a shapeless bundle, resembling a well-to-do bear, with a cross human face.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The household were collected for this supreme event: the cook, scowling and scornful, three maids, Hogben, Jones the head gardener, and the boot-boy, all assembled to witness the start--even Joss was in attendance.
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading She appeared in a long fur cloak and gigantic sable stole--a shapeless bundle, resembling a well-to-do bear, with a cross human face.
gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading The household were collected for this supreme event: the cook, scowling and scornful, three maids, Hogben, Jones the head gardener, and the boot-boy, all assembled to witness the start--even Joss was in attendance.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading She appeared in a long fur cloak and gigantic sable stole--a shapeless bundle, resembling a well-to-do bear, with a cross human face.
good-lookingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdlʊkɪŋ/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The motor (in truth a whited sepulchre) had been recently done up, and with its good-looking driver in smart leather coat and cap, presented an imposing appearance as it sped down the drive.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The household were collected for this supreme event: the cook, scowling and scornful, three maids, Hogben, Jones the head gardener, and the boot-boy, all assembled to witness the start--even Joss was in attendance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP At last, with considerable pomp and circumstance, after a whole week of procrastination, Miss Parrett ventured to inaugurate her motor.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
Hogben
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From this reading The household were collected for this supreme event: the cook, scowling and scornful, three maids, Hogben, Jones the head gardener, and the boot-boy, all assembled to witness the start--even Joss was in attendance.
a social unit living together
From this reading The household were collected for this supreme event: the cook, scowling and scornful, three maids, Hogben, Jones the head gardener, and the boot-boy, all assembled to witness the start--even Joss was in attendance.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading She appeared in a long fur cloak and gigantic sable stole--a shapeless bundle, resembling a well-to-do bear, with a cross human face.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The motor (in truth a whited sepulchre) had been recently done up, and with its good-looking driver in smart leather coat and cap, presented an imposing appearance as it sped down the drive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She appeared in a long fur cloak and gigantic sable stole--a shapeless bundle, resembling a well-to-do bear, with a cross human face.
inaugurateverbUS /ɪˈnɔːɡjərɪt/
commence officially
From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP At last, with considerable pomp and circumstance, after a whole week of procrastination, Miss Parrett ventured to inaugurate her motor.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
introducingverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The motor (in truth a whited sepulchre) had been recently done up, and with its good-looking driver in smart leather coat and cap, presented an imposing appearance as it sped down the drive.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The motor (in truth a whited sepulchre) had been recently done up, and with its good-looking driver in smart leather coat and cap, presented an imposing appearance as it sped down the drive.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading The household were collected for this supreme event: the cook, scowling and scornful, three maids, Hogben, Jones the head gardener, and the boot-boy, all assembled to witness the start--even Joss was in attendance.
JossnounUS /dʒɔːs/
a Chinese god worshipped in the form of an idol
From this reading The household were collected for this supreme event: the cook, scowling and scornful, three maids, Hogben, Jones the head gardener, and the boot-boy, all assembled to witness the start--even Joss was in attendance.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
immediately past
From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP At last, with considerable pomp and circumstance, after a whole week of procrastination, Miss Parrett ventured to inaugurate her motor.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading The motor (in truth a whited sepulchre) had been recently done up, and with its good-looking driver in smart leather coat and cap, presented an imposing appearance as it sped down the drive.
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 She appeared in a long fur cloak and gigantic sable stole--a shapeless bundle, resembling a well-to-do bear, with a cross human face.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading The household were collected for this supreme event: the cook, scowling and scornful, three maids, Hogben, Jones the head gardener, and the boot-boy, all assembled to witness the start--even Joss was in attendance.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
and nothing more
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP At last, with considerable pomp and circumstance, after a whole week of procrastination, Miss Parrett ventured to inaugurate her motor.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP At last, with considerable pomp and circumstance, after a whole week of procrastination, Miss Parrett ventured to inaugurate her motor.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP At last, with considerable pomp and circumstance, after a whole week of procrastination, Miss Parrett ventured to inaugurate her motor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
Parrett
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From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP At last, with considerable pomp and circumstance, after a whole week of procrastination, Miss Parrett ventured to inaugurate her motor.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
pompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP At last, with considerable pomp and circumstance, after a whole week of procrastination, Miss Parrett ventured to inaugurate her motor.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The motor (in truth a whited sepulchre) had been recently done up, and with its good-looking driver in smart leather coat and cap, presented an imposing appearance as it sped down the drive.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
procrastinationnounUS /prəˌkræstəˈneɪʃən/
the act of procrastinating; putting off or delaying or defering an action to a later time
From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP At last, with considerable pomp and circumstance, after a whole week of procrastination, Miss Parrett ventured to inaugurate her motor.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading The motor (in truth a whited sepulchre) had been recently done up, and with its good-looking driver in smart leather coat and cap, presented an imposing appearance as it sped down the drive.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading She appeared in a long fur cloak and gigantic sable stole--a shapeless bundle, resembling a well-to-do bear, with a cross human face.
sablenounUS /ˈseɪbəl/
an artist's brush made of sable hairs
From this reading She appeared in a long fur cloak and gigantic sable stole--a shapeless bundle, resembling a well-to-do bear, with a cross human face.
only a very short time before
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
scornfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading The household were collected for this supreme event: the cook, scowling and scornful, three maids, Hogben, Jones the head gardener, and the boot-boy, all assembled to witness the start--even Joss was in attendance.
scowlingadjectiveUS /ˈskaʊlɪŋ/
sullen or unfriendly in appearance
From this reading The household were collected for this supreme event: the cook, scowling and scornful, three maids, Hogben, Jones the head gardener, and the boot-boy, all assembled to witness the start--even Joss was in attendance.
sepulchrenoun
a chamber that is used as a grave
From this reading The motor (in truth a whited sepulchre) had been recently done up, and with its good-looking driver in smart leather coat and cap, presented an imposing appearance as it sped down the drive.
shapelessadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪpləs/
having no definite form or distinct shape
From this reading She appeared in a long fur cloak and gigantic sable stole--a shapeless bundle, resembling a well-to-do bear, with a cross human face.
have in common
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She appeared in a long fur cloak and gigantic sable stole--a shapeless bundle, resembling a well-to-do bear, with a cross human face.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading The motor (in truth a whited sepulchre) had been recently done up, and with its good-looking driver in smart leather coat and cap, presented an imposing appearance as it sped down the drive.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading The motor (in truth a whited sepulchre) had been recently done up, and with its good-looking driver in smart leather coat and cap, presented an imposing appearance as it sped down the drive.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The household were collected for this supreme event: the cook, scowling and scornful, three maids, Hogben, Jones the head gardener, and the boot-boy, all assembled to witness the start--even Joss was in attendance.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading She appeared in a long fur cloak and gigantic sable stole--a shapeless bundle, resembling a well-to-do bear, with a cross human face.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading The household were collected for this supreme event: the cook, scowling and scornful, three maids, Hogben, Jones the head gardener, and the boot-boy, all assembled to witness the start--even Joss was in attendance.
Susan
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From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
tailor-madenoun
custom-made clothing
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP At last, with considerable pomp and circumstance, after a whole week of procrastination, Miss Parrett ventured to inaugurate her motor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The household were collected for this supreme event: the cook, scowling and scornful, three maids, Hogben, Jones the head gardener, and the boot-boy, all assembled to witness the start--even Joss was in attendance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The household were collected for this supreme event: the cook, scowling and scornful, three maids, Hogben, Jones the head gardener, and the boot-boy, all assembled to witness the start--even Joss was in attendance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP At last, with considerable pomp and circumstance, after a whole week of procrastination, Miss Parrett ventured to inaugurate her motor.
toquenoun
a tall white hat with a pouched crown; worn by chefs
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
the act of testing something
From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP At last, with considerable pomp and circumstance, after a whole week of procrastination, Miss Parrett ventured to inaugurate her motor.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP At last, with considerable pomp and circumstance, after a whole week of procrastination, Miss Parrett ventured to inaugurate her motor.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The motor (in truth a whited sepulchre) had been recently done up, and with its good-looking driver in smart leather coat and cap, presented an imposing appearance as it sped down the drive.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The motor (in truth a whited sepulchre) had been recently done up, and with its good-looking driver in smart leather coat and cap, presented an imposing appearance as it sped down the drive.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP At last, with considerable pomp and circumstance, after a whole week of procrastination, Miss Parrett ventured to inaugurate her motor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP At last, with considerable pomp and circumstance, after a whole week of procrastination, Miss Parrett ventured to inaugurate her motor.
well-to-doadjective
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading She appeared in a long fur cloak and gigantic sable stole--a shapeless bundle, resembling a well-to-do bear, with a cross human face.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The household were collected for this supreme event: the cook, scowling and scornful, three maids, Hogben, Jones the head gardener, and the boot-boy, all assembled to witness the start--even Joss was in attendance.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
whitedverbUS /ˈwaɪtɪd/
past form of “white” — turn white
From this reading The motor (in truth a whited sepulchre) had been recently done up, and with its good-looking driver in smart leather coat and cap, presented an imposing appearance as it sped down the drive.
which person or people
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP At last, with considerable pomp and circumstance, after a whole week of procrastination, Miss Parrett ventured to inaugurate her motor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE TRIAL TRIP At last, with considerable pomp and circumstance, after a whole week of procrastination, Miss Parrett ventured to inaugurate her motor.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading The household were collected for this supreme event: the cook, scowling and scornful, three maids, Hogben, Jones the head gardener, and the boot-boy, all assembled to witness the start--even Joss was in attendance.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Susan, who, after all, was but fifty, looked unusually trim and young in a neat tailor-made, and becoming toque, whilst Aurea--who had been permitted to share in the triumph--was so pretty herself, that one scarcely noticed what she wore, merely that she exercised marvellous dexterity in the matter of introducing a large black hat into the interior of the car.
