used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In one of the private sitting-rooms of the hotel, Miss Grainger was lolling back in a comfortable wicker chair reading a newspaper.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A slim, boyish figure entered the room, clad in a well-cut white riding suit, the neatest of brown boots and leggings, and a white felt hat pulled well on to a mop of curls.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In one of the private sitting-rooms of the hotel, Miss Grainger was lolling back in a comfortable wicker chair reading a newspaper.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading A slim, boyish figure entered the room, clad in a well-cut white riding suit, the neatest of brown boots and leggings, and a white felt hat pulled well on to a mop of curls.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading A slim, boyish figure entered the room, clad in a well-cut white riding suit, the neatest of brown boots and leggings, and a white felt hat pulled well on to a mop of curls.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading A slim, boyish figure entered the room, clad in a well-cut white riding suit, the neatest of brown boots and leggings, and a white felt hat pulled well on to a mop of curls.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading In one of the private sitting-rooms of the hotel, Miss Grainger was lolling back in a comfortable wicker chair reading a newspaper.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading A slim, boyish figure entered the room, clad in a well-cut white riding suit, the neatest of brown boots and leggings, and a white felt hat pulled well on to a mop of curls.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading In one of the private sitting-rooms of the hotel, Miss Grainger was lolling back in a comfortable wicker chair reading a newspaper.
curlsnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading A slim, boyish figure entered the room, clad in a well-cut white riding suit, the neatest of brown boots and leggings, and a white felt hat pulled well on to a mop of curls.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door opening made her look round.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading A slim, boyish figure entered the room, clad in a well-cut white riding suit, the neatest of brown boots and leggings, and a white felt hat pulled well on to a mop of curls.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading A slim, boyish figure entered the room, clad in a well-cut white riding suit, the neatest of brown boots and leggings, and a white felt hat pulled well on to a mop of curls.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A slim, boyish figure entered the room, clad in a well-cut white riding suit, the neatest of brown boots and leggings, and a white felt hat pulled well on to a mop of curls.
GraingernounUS /ˈɡreɪŋdʒər/
United States composer (born in Australia) who lived in London and collected English folk songs (1882-1961)
From this reading In one of the private sitting-rooms of the hotel, Miss Grainger was lolling back in a comfortable wicker chair reading a newspaper.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading A slim, boyish figure entered the room, clad in a well-cut white riding suit, the neatest of brown boots and leggings, and a white felt hat pulled well on to a mop of curls.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The door opening made her look round.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading In one of the private sitting-rooms of the hotel, Miss Grainger was lolling back in a comfortable wicker chair reading a newspaper.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In one of the private sitting-rooms of the hotel, Miss Grainger was lolling back in a comfortable wicker chair reading a newspaper.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "You're late starting this morning, Pansy."
leggingsnounUS /ˈleɡɪŋz/
plural of “legging” — a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle)
From this reading A slim, boyish figure entered the room, clad in a well-cut white riding suit, the neatest of brown boots and leggings, and a white felt hat pulled well on to a mop of curls.
lollingverbUS /ˈlɑːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “loll” — hang loosely or laxly
From this reading In one of the private sitting-rooms of the hotel, Miss Grainger was lolling back in a comfortable wicker chair reading a newspaper.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The door opening made her look round.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The door opening made her look round.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading In one of the private sitting-rooms of the hotel, Miss Grainger was lolling back in a comfortable wicker chair reading a newspaper.
mopverbUS /mɑːp/
to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop
From this reading A slim, boyish figure entered the room, clad in a well-cut white riding suit, the neatest of brown boots and leggings, and a white felt hat pulled well on to a mop of curls.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "You're late starting this morning, Pansy."
neatestadjectiveUS /ˈniːtəst/
superlative of “neat” — clean or organized
From this reading A slim, boyish figure entered the room, clad in a well-cut white riding suit, the neatest of brown boots and leggings, and a white felt hat pulled well on to a mop of curls.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading In one of the private sitting-rooms of the hotel, Miss Grainger was lolling back in a comfortable wicker chair reading a newspaper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In one of the private sitting-rooms of the hotel, Miss Grainger was lolling back in a comfortable wicker chair reading a newspaper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A slim, boyish figure entered the room, clad in a well-cut white riding suit, the neatest of brown boots and leggings, and a white felt hat pulled well on to a mop of curls.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one of the private sitting-rooms of the hotel, Miss Grainger was lolling back in a comfortable wicker chair reading a newspaper.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The door opening made her look round.
PansynounUS /ˈpænzi/
large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors
From this reading "You're late starting this morning, Pansy."
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading In one of the private sitting-rooms of the hotel, Miss Grainger was lolling back in a comfortable wicker chair reading a newspaper.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading A slim, boyish figure entered the room, clad in a well-cut white riding suit, the neatest of brown boots and leggings, and a white felt hat pulled well on to a mop of curls.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading In one of the private sitting-rooms of the hotel, Miss Grainger was lolling back in a comfortable wicker chair reading a newspaper.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading A slim, boyish figure entered the room, clad in a well-cut white riding suit, the neatest of brown boots and leggings, and a white felt hat pulled well on to a mop of curls.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A slim, boyish figure entered the room, clad in a well-cut white riding suit, the neatest of brown boots and leggings, and a white felt hat pulled well on to a mop of curls.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The door opening made her look round.
sitting-rooms
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From this reading In one of the private sitting-rooms of the hotel, Miss Grainger was lolling back in a comfortable wicker chair reading a newspaper.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading A slim, boyish figure entered the room, clad in a well-cut white riding suit, the neatest of brown boots and leggings, and a white felt hat pulled well on to a mop of curls.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading "You're late starting this morning, Pansy."
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading A slim, boyish figure entered the room, clad in a well-cut white riding suit, the neatest of brown boots and leggings, and a white felt hat pulled well on to a mop of curls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In one of the private sitting-rooms of the hotel, Miss Grainger was lolling back in a comfortable wicker chair reading a newspaper.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You're late starting this morning, Pansy."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A slim, boyish figure entered the room, clad in a well-cut white riding suit, the neatest of brown boots and leggings, and a white felt hat pulled well on to a mop of curls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In one of the private sitting-rooms of the hotel, Miss Grainger was lolling back in a comfortable wicker chair reading a newspaper.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading A slim, boyish figure entered the room, clad in a well-cut white riding suit, the neatest of brown boots and leggings, and a white felt hat pulled well on to a mop of curls.
well-cut
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From this reading A slim, boyish figure entered the room, clad in a well-cut white riding suit, the neatest of brown boots and leggings, and a white felt hat pulled well on to a mop of curls.
a Caucasian
From this reading A slim, boyish figure entered the room, clad in a well-cut white riding suit, the neatest of brown boots and leggings, and a white felt hat pulled well on to a mop of curls.
wickernounUS /ˈwɪkər/
slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
From this reading In one of the private sitting-rooms of the hotel, Miss Grainger was lolling back in a comfortable wicker chair reading a newspaper.
You're
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From this reading "You're late starting this morning, Pansy."
