used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pauline is lying in an easy-chair reading a novel, Addie and Lottie are engaged with _bésique_, the Widow Malone purring on the latter's lap.
Addie
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From this reading Pauline is lying in an easy-chair reading a novel, Addie and Lottie are engaged with _bésique_, the Widow Malone purring on the latter's lap.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Armstrong enters the drawing-room, half an hour later, there is small evidence of any volcanic element in the cheerful family group that meets his glance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pauline is lying in an easy-chair reading a novel, Addie and Lottie are engaged with _bésique_, the Widow Malone purring on the latter's lap.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "I was detained at the office," he answers, throwing himself into a chair which commands a good view of the players, full face, three-quarters, and profile.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When Armstrong enters the drawing-room, half an hour later, there is small evidence of any volcanic element in the cheerful family group that meets his glance.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Pauline is lying in an easy-chair reading a novel, Addie and Lottie are engaged with _bésique_, the Widow Malone purring on the latter's lap.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading When Armstrong enters the drawing-room, half an hour later, there is small evidence of any volcanic element in the cheerful family group that meets his glance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I was detained at the office," he answers, throwing himself into a chair which commands a good view of the players, full face, three-quarters, and profile.
bésique
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From this reading Pauline is lying in an easy-chair reading a novel, Addie and Lottie are engaged with _bésique_, the Widow Malone purring on the latter's lap.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "I was detained at the office," he answers, throwing himself into a chair which commands a good view of the players, full face, three-quarters, and profile.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading When Armstrong enters the drawing-room, half an hour later, there is small evidence of any volcanic element in the cheerful family group that meets his glance.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading "I was detained at the office," he answers, throwing himself into a chair which commands a good view of the players, full face, three-quarters, and profile.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading "I was detained at the office," he answers, throwing himself into a chair which commands a good view of the players, full face, three-quarters, and profile.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "We waited dinner fifteen minutes."
drawing-room
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From this reading When Armstrong enters the drawing-room, half an hour later, there is small evidence of any volcanic element in the cheerful family group that meets his glance.
easy-chair
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From this reading Pauline is lying in an easy-chair reading a novel, Addie and Lottie are engaged with _bésique_, the Widow Malone purring on the latter's lap.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading When Armstrong enters the drawing-room, half an hour later, there is small evidence of any volcanic element in the cheerful family group that meets his glance.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Pauline is lying in an easy-chair reading a novel, Addie and Lottie are engaged with _bésique_, the Widow Malone purring on the latter's lap.
entersverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When Armstrong enters the drawing-room, half an hour later, there is small evidence of any volcanic element in the cheerful family group that meets his glance.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading When Armstrong enters the drawing-room, half an hour later, there is small evidence of any volcanic element in the cheerful family group that meets his glance.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "I was detained at the office," he answers, throwing himself into a chair which commands a good view of the players, full face, three-quarters, and profile.
a social unit living together
From this reading When Armstrong enters the drawing-room, half an hour later, there is small evidence of any volcanic element in the cheerful family group that meets his glance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading "We waited dinner fifteen minutes."
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "I was detained at the office," he answers, throwing himself into a chair which commands a good view of the players, full face, three-quarters, and profile.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading When Armstrong enters the drawing-room, half an hour later, there is small evidence of any volcanic element in the cheerful family group that meets his glance.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I was detained at the office," he answers, throwing himself into a chair which commands a good view of the players, full face, three-quarters, and profile.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading "How late you are!" is Pauline's languid greeting.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading When Armstrong enters the drawing-room, half an hour later, there is small evidence of any volcanic element in the cheerful family group that meets his glance.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading When Armstrong enters the drawing-room, half an hour later, there is small evidence of any volcanic element in the cheerful family group that meets his glance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I was detained at the office," he answers, throwing himself into a chair which commands a good view of the players, full face, three-quarters, and profile.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I was detained at the office," he answers, throwing himself into a chair which commands a good view of the players, full face, three-quarters, and profile.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Armstrong enters the drawing-room, half an hour later, there is small evidence of any volcanic element in the cheerful family group that meets his glance.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading When Armstrong enters the drawing-room, half an hour later, there is small evidence of any volcanic element in the cheerful family group that meets his glance.
How
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From this reading "How late you are!" is Pauline's languid greeting.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was detained at the office," he answers, throwing himself into a chair which commands a good view of the players, full face, three-quarters, and profile.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Armstrong enters the drawing-room, half an hour later, there is small evidence of any volcanic element in the cheerful family group that meets his glance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I was detained at the office," he answers, throwing himself into a chair which commands a good view of the players, full face, three-quarters, and profile.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Armstrong enters the drawing-room, half an hour later, there is small evidence of any volcanic element in the cheerful family group that meets his glance.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading "How late you are!" is Pauline's languid greeting.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading Pauline is lying in an easy-chair reading a novel, Addie and Lottie are engaged with _bésique_, the Widow Malone purring on the latter's lap.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "How late you are!" is Pauline's languid greeting.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading When Armstrong enters the drawing-room, half an hour later, there is small evidence of any volcanic element in the cheerful family group that meets his glance.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading Pauline is lying in an easy-chair reading a novel, Addie and Lottie are engaged with _bésique_, the Widow Malone purring on the latter's lap.
Lottie
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From this reading Pauline is lying in an easy-chair reading a novel, Addie and Lottie are engaged with _bésique_, the Widow Malone purring on the latter's lap.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Pauline is lying in an easy-chair reading a novel, Addie and Lottie are engaged with _bésique_, the Widow Malone purring on the latter's lap.
MalonenounUS /məˈloʊn/
English scholar remembered for his chronology of Shakespeare's plays and his editions of Shakespeare and Dryden (1741-1812)
From this reading Pauline is lying in an easy-chair reading a novel, Addie and Lottie are engaged with _bésique_, the Widow Malone purring on the latter's lap.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading When Armstrong enters the drawing-room, half an hour later, there is small evidence of any volcanic element in the cheerful family group that meets his glance.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "We waited dinner fifteen minutes."
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Pauline is lying in an easy-chair reading a novel, Addie and Lottie are engaged with _bésique_, the Widow Malone purring on the latter's lap.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Armstrong enters the drawing-room, half an hour later, there is small evidence of any volcanic element in the cheerful family group that meets his glance.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "I was detained at the office," he answers, throwing himself into a chair which commands a good view of the players, full face, three-quarters, and profile.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pauline is lying in an easy-chair reading a novel, Addie and Lottie are engaged with _bésique_, the Widow Malone purring on the latter's lap.
PaulineadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
From this reading Pauline is lying in an easy-chair reading a novel, Addie and Lottie are engaged with _bésique_, the Widow Malone purring on the latter's lap.
Pauline's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How late you are!" is Pauline's languid greeting.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading "I was detained at the office," he answers, throwing himself into a chair which commands a good view of the players, full face, three-quarters, and profile.
profilenounUS /ˈproʊfaɪl/
an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics
From this reading "I was detained at the office," he answers, throwing himself into a chair which commands a good view of the players, full face, three-quarters, and profile.
purringverbUS /ˈpɜːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “purr” — make a soft swishing sound
From this reading Pauline is lying in an easy-chair reading a novel, Addie and Lottie are engaged with _bésique_, the Widow Malone purring on the latter's lap.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Pauline is lying in an easy-chair reading a novel, Addie and Lottie are engaged with _bésique_, the Widow Malone purring on the latter's lap.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When Armstrong enters the drawing-room, half an hour later, there is small evidence of any volcanic element in the cheerful family group that meets his glance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Armstrong enters the drawing-room, half an hour later, there is small evidence of any volcanic element in the cheerful family group that meets his glance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Armstrong enters the drawing-room, half an hour later, there is small evidence of any volcanic element in the cheerful family group that meets his glance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When Armstrong enters the drawing-room, half an hour later, there is small evidence of any volcanic element in the cheerful family group that meets his glance.
three-quartersnounUS /ˌθriːˈkwɔːrtərz/
three of four equal parts
From this reading "I was detained at the office," he answers, throwing himself into a chair which commands a good view of the players, full face, three-quarters, and profile.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading "I was detained at the office," he answers, throwing himself into a chair which commands a good view of the players, full face, three-quarters, and profile.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "I was detained at the office," he answers, throwing himself into a chair which commands a good view of the players, full face, three-quarters, and profile.
volcanicadjectiveUS /vɑːlˈkænɪk/
relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes
From this reading When Armstrong enters the drawing-room, half an hour later, there is small evidence of any volcanic element in the cheerful family group that meets his glance.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "We waited dinner fifteen minutes."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was detained at the office," he answers, throwing himself into a chair which commands a good view of the players, full face, three-quarters, and profile.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We waited dinner fifteen minutes."
at the time that
From this reading When Armstrong enters the drawing-room, half an hour later, there is small evidence of any volcanic element in the cheerful family group that meets his glance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I was detained at the office," he answers, throwing himself into a chair which commands a good view of the players, full face, three-quarters, and profile.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Pauline is lying in an easy-chair reading a novel, Addie and Lottie are engaged with _bésique_, the Widow Malone purring on the latter's lap.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pauline is lying in an easy-chair reading a novel, Addie and Lottie are engaged with _bésique_, the Widow Malone purring on the latter's lap.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How late you are!" is Pauline's languid greeting.
