adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading Sonia went back to her table, and once more began putting wedding-cards in their envelopes and addressing them.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sonia went back to her table, and once more began putting wedding-cards in their envelopes and addressing them.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Five times Germaine asked her whether she should wear her heliotrope or her pink gown at a forthcoming dinner at Madame de Relzières’.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Five times Germaine asked her whether she should wear her heliotrope or her pink gown at a forthcoming dinner at Madame de Relzières’.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Sonia went back to her table, and once more began putting wedding-cards in their envelopes and addressing them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ninety-nine human beings would have been irritated to exasperation by her fidgeting; Sonia endured it with a perfect patience.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Sonia went back to her table, and once more began putting wedding-cards in their envelopes and addressing them.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Ninety-nine human beings would have been irritated to exasperation by her fidgeting; Sonia endured it with a perfect patience.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Five times Sonia said, without the slightest variation in her tone, “I think you look better in the pink.”
bric-a-bracnoun
miscellaneous curios
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ninety-nine human beings would have been irritated to exasperation by her fidgeting; Sonia endured it with a perfect patience.
cabinetsnounUS /ˈkæbənəts/
plural of “cabinet” — a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Five times Germaine asked her whether she should wear her heliotrope or her pink gown at a forthcoming dinner at Madame de Relzières’.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Five times Germaine asked her whether she should wear her heliotrope or her pink gown at a forthcoming dinner at Madame de Relzières’.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Ninety-nine human beings would have been irritated to exasperation by her fidgeting; Sonia endured it with a perfect patience.
envelopesnounUS /ˈenvəloʊps/
plural of “envelope” — a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading Sonia went back to her table, and once more began putting wedding-cards in their envelopes and addressing them.
exasperationnounUS /ˌeksæspərˈeɪʃən/
an exasperated feeling of annoyance
From this reading Ninety-nine human beings would have been irritated to exasperation by her fidgeting; Sonia endured it with a perfect patience.
fidgetingverbUS /ˈfɪdʒətɪŋ/
-ing form of “fidget” — move restlessly
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
FivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five times Germaine asked her whether she should wear her heliotrope or her pink gown at a forthcoming dinner at Madame de Relzières’.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading Five times Germaine asked her whether she should wear her heliotrope or her pink gown at a forthcoming dinner at Madame de Relzières’.
Germaine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
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 Five times Germaine asked her whether she should wear her heliotrope or her pink gown at a forthcoming dinner at Madame de Relzières’.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ninety-nine human beings would have been irritated to exasperation by her fidgeting; Sonia endured it with a perfect patience.
heliotropenounUS /ˈhiːliətroʊp/
green chalcedony with red spots that resemble blood
From this reading Five times Germaine asked her whether she should wear her heliotrope or her pink gown at a forthcoming dinner at Madame de Relzières’.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sonia went back to her table, and once more began putting wedding-cards in their envelopes and addressing them.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Ninety-nine human beings would have been irritated to exasperation by her fidgeting; Sonia endured it with a perfect patience.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Five times Sonia said, without the slightest variation in her tone, “I think you look better in the pink.”
idleadjectiveUS /ˈaɪdəl/
not in action or at work
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sonia went back to her table, and once more began putting wedding-cards in their envelopes and addressing them.
interruptingverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪŋ/
-ing form of “interrupt” — make a break in
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
irritatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtəd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Ninety-nine human beings would have been irritated to exasperation by her fidgeting; Sonia endured it with a perfect patience.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ninety-nine human beings would have been irritated to exasperation by her fidgeting; Sonia endured it with a perfect patience.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Five times Sonia said, without the slightest variation in her tone, “I think you look better in the pink.”
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Five times Germaine asked her whether she should wear her heliotrope or her pink gown at a forthcoming dinner at Madame de Relzières’.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sonia went back to her table, and once more began putting wedding-cards in their envelopes and addressing them.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
Ninety-nineadjective
being one less than one hundred and nine more than ninety
From this reading Ninety-nine human beings would have been irritated to exasperation by her fidgeting; Sonia endured it with a perfect patience.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Sonia went back to her table, and once more began putting wedding-cards in their envelopes and addressing them.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
patiencenounUS /ˈpeɪʃəns/
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Ninety-nine human beings would have been irritated to exasperation by her fidgeting; Sonia endured it with a perfect patience.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Ninety-nine human beings would have been irritated to exasperation by her fidgeting; Sonia endured it with a perfect patience.
picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
piecesnounUS /ˈpiːsəz/
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
pinknounUS /pɪŋk/
a light shade of red
From this reading Five times Germaine asked her whether she should wear her heliotrope or her pink gown at a forthcoming dinner at Madame de Relzières’.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
puttingnounUS /ˈpʌtɪŋ/
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Sonia went back to her table, and once more began putting wedding-cards in their envelopes and addressing them.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
Relzières
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Five times Germaine asked her whether she should wear her heliotrope or her pink gown at a forthcoming dinner at Madame de Relzières’.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Five times Sonia said, without the slightest variation in her tone, “I think you look better in the pink.”
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
shiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Five times Germaine asked her whether she should wear her heliotrope or her pink gown at a forthcoming dinner at Madame de Relzières’.
slightestadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪtəst/
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Five times Sonia said, without the slightest variation in her tone, “I think you look better in the pink.”
Sonia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sonia went back to her table, and once more began putting wedding-cards in their envelopes and addressing them.
straightenverbUS /ˈstreɪtən/
straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Sonia went back to her table, and once more began putting wedding-cards in their envelopes and addressing them.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sonia went back to her table, and once more began putting wedding-cards in their envelopes and addressing them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sonia went back to her table, and once more began putting wedding-cards in their envelopes and addressing them.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Five times Sonia said, without the slightest variation in her tone, “I think you look better in the pink.”
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
throwingverbUS /ˈθroʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Five times Germaine asked her whether she should wear her heliotrope or her pink gown at a forthcoming dinner at Madame de Relzières’.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sonia went back to her table, and once more began putting wedding-cards in their envelopes and addressing them.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Five times Sonia said, without the slightest variation in her tone, “I think you look better in the pink.”
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
variationnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃən/
an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading Five times Sonia said, without the slightest variation in her tone, “I think you look better in the pink.”
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
wearverbUS /wer/
be dressed in
From this reading Five times Germaine asked her whether she should wear her heliotrope or her pink gown at a forthcoming dinner at Madame de Relzières’.
wedding-cards
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sonia went back to her table, and once more began putting wedding-cards in their envelopes and addressing them.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Sonia went back to her table, and once more began putting wedding-cards in their envelopes and addressing them.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Five times Sonia said, without the slightest variation in her tone, “I think you look better in the pink.”
worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Germaine moved restlessly about the room, fidgeting with the bric-a-brac on the cabinets, shifting the pieces about, interrupting Sonia to ask whether she preferred this arrangement or that, throwing herself into a chair to read a magazine, getting up in a couple of minutes to straighten a picture on the wall, throwing out all the while idle questions not worth answering.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Ninety-nine human beings would have been irritated to exasperation by her fidgeting; Sonia endured it with a perfect patience.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Five times Sonia said, without the slightest variation in her tone, “I think you look better in the pink.”
