adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
adjoined
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From this reading Norma and Alice Guerin were given a room that adjoined that occupied by Libbie and Frances, but nominally, Miss Lacey explained, they would be considered as a unit in the next suite of three connecting rooms.
Alice
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From this reading Norma and Alice Guerin were given a room that adjoined that occupied by Libbie and Frances, but nominally, Miss Lacey explained, they would be considered as a unit in the next suite of three connecting rooms.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "But, Betty, listen," whispered Norma Guerin, drawing Betty aside as a great bumping and banging announced the arrival of the trunks.
appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/
subject to appointment
From this reading There was a perfectly appointed bathroom opening off the center room which the six were to share.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading "But, Betty, listen," whispered Norma Guerin, drawing Betty aside as a great bumping and banging announced the arrival of the trunks.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Norma and Alice Guerin were given a room that adjoined that occupied by Libbie and Frances, but nominally, Miss Lacey explained, they would be considered as a unit in the next suite of three connecting rooms.
asideadverbUS /əˈsaɪd/
on or to one side
From this reading "But, Betty, listen," whispered Norma Guerin, drawing Betty aside as a great bumping and banging announced the arrival of the trunks.
bangingnounUS /ˈbæŋɪŋ/
a continuing very loud noise
From this reading "But, Betty, listen," whispered Norma Guerin, drawing Betty aside as a great bumping and banging announced the arrival of the trunks.
bathroomnounUS /ˈbæθruːm/
a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet
From this reading There was a perfectly appointed bathroom opening off the center room which the six were to share.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
Betty
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From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
bumpingverbUS /ˈbʌmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “bump” — knock against with force or violence
From this reading "But, Betty, listen," whispered Norma Guerin, drawing Betty aside as a great bumping and banging announced the arrival of the trunks.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Norma and Alice Guerin were given a room that adjoined that occupied by Libbie and Frances, but nominally, Miss Lacey explained, they would be considered as a unit in the next suite of three connecting rooms.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Norma and Alice Guerin were given a room that adjoined that occupied by Libbie and Frances, but nominally, Miss Lacey explained, they would be considered as a unit in the next suite of three connecting rooms.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
connectingverbUS /kəˈnektɪŋ/
-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading Norma and Alice Guerin were given a room that adjoined that occupied by Libbie and Frances, but nominally, Miss Lacey explained, they would be considered as a unit in the next suite of three connecting rooms.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading Norma and Alice Guerin were given a room that adjoined that occupied by Libbie and Frances, but nominally, Miss Lacey explained, they would be considered as a unit in the next suite of three connecting rooms.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
drawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading "But, Betty, listen," whispered Norma Guerin, drawing Betty aside as a great bumping and banging announced the arrival of the trunks.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Fortunately two very friendly, quiet girls drew the room immediately next to the Guerin girls.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Norma and Alice Guerin were given a room that adjoined that occupied by Libbie and Frances, but nominally, Miss Lacey explained, they would be considered as a unit in the next suite of three connecting rooms.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately two very friendly, quiet girls drew the room immediately next to the Guerin girls.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Fortunately two very friendly, quiet girls drew the room immediately next to the Guerin girls.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Fortunately two very friendly, quiet girls drew the room immediately next to the Guerin girls.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Norma and Alice Guerin were given a room that adjoined that occupied by Libbie and Frances, but nominally, Miss Lacey explained, they would be considered as a unit in the next suite of three connecting rooms.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "But, Betty, listen," whispered Norma Guerin, drawing Betty aside as a great bumping and banging announced the arrival of the trunks.
Guerin
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From this reading Norma and Alice Guerin were given a room that adjoined that occupied by Libbie and Frances, but nominally, Miss Lacey explained, they would be considered as a unit in the next suite of three connecting rooms.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Fortunately two very friendly, quiet girls drew the room immediately next to the Guerin girls.
IMPRESSIONSnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
Lacey
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From this reading Norma and Alice Guerin were given a room that adjoined that occupied by Libbie and Frances, but nominally, Miss Lacey explained, they would be considered as a unit in the next suite of three connecting rooms.
Libbie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
listenverbUS /ˈlɪsən/
hear with intention
From this reading "But, Betty, listen," whispered Norma Guerin, drawing Betty aside as a great bumping and banging announced the arrival of the trunks.
Louise
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From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Norma and Alice Guerin were given a room that adjoined that occupied by Libbie and Frances, but nominally, Miss Lacey explained, they would be considered as a unit in the next suite of three connecting rooms.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Norma and Alice Guerin were given a room that adjoined that occupied by Libbie and Frances, but nominally, Miss Lacey explained, they would be considered as a unit in the next suite of three connecting rooms.
nominallyadverbUS /ˈnɑːmənəli/
in name only
From this reading Norma and Alice Guerin were given a room that adjoined that occupied by Libbie and Frances, but nominally, Miss Lacey explained, they would be considered as a unit in the next suite of three connecting rooms.
NormanounUS /ˈnɔːrmə/
a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Lupus and Ara in the Milky Way
From this reading Norma and Alice Guerin were given a room that adjoined that occupied by Libbie and Frances, but nominally, Miss Lacey explained, they would be considered as a unit in the next suite of three connecting rooms.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading Norma and Alice Guerin were given a room that adjoined that occupied by Libbie and Frances, but nominally, Miss Lacey explained, they would be considered as a unit in the next suite of three connecting rooms.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There was a perfectly appointed bathroom opening off the center room which the six were to share.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading There was a perfectly appointed bathroom opening off the center room which the six were to share.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading There was a perfectly appointed bathroom opening off the center room which the six were to share.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Fortunately two very friendly, quiet girls drew the room immediately next to the Guerin girls.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Norma and Alice Guerin were given a room that adjoined that occupied by Libbie and Frances, but nominally, Miss Lacey explained, they would be considered as a unit in the next suite of three connecting rooms.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
shareverbUS /ʃer/
have in common
From this reading There was a perfectly appointed bathroom opening off the center room which the six were to share.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading There was a perfectly appointed bathroom opening off the center room which the six were to share.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a perfectly appointed bathroom opening off the center room which the six were to share.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Norma and Alice Guerin were given a room that adjoined that occupied by Libbie and Frances, but nominally, Miss Lacey explained, they would be considered as a unit in the next suite of three connecting rooms.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading "But, Betty, listen," whispered Norma Guerin, drawing Betty aside as a great bumping and banging announced the arrival of the trunks.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Fortunately two very friendly, quiet girls drew the room immediately next to the Guerin girls.
unitnounUS /ˈjuːnət/
any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading Norma and Alice Guerin were given a room that adjoined that occupied by Libbie and Frances, but nominally, Miss Lacey explained, they would be considered as a unit in the next suite of three connecting rooms.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Fortunately two very friendly, quiet girls drew the room immediately next to the Guerin girls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS It was soon settled that Betty and Bobby were to have the center room in a suite of three and Libbie and Frances should be on one side of them, and Louise and Constance Howard on the other.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a perfectly appointed bathroom opening off the center room which the six were to share.
whisperedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪspərd/
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "But, Betty, listen," whispered Norma Guerin, drawing Betty aside as a great bumping and banging announced the arrival of the trunks.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Norma and Alice Guerin were given a room that adjoined that occupied by Libbie and Frances, but nominally, Miss Lacey explained, they would be considered as a unit in the next suite of three connecting rooms.
