used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A long, low-built limousine kept passing and repassing the Ministry, and taking excursions to the parks, in an evident effort to kill time.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I AM NOT THE DUCHESS!"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A long, low-built limousine kept passing and repassing the Ministry, and taking excursions to the parks, in an evident effort to kill time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A long, low-built limousine kept passing and repassing the Ministry, and taking excursions to the parks, in an evident effort to kill time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last, the street being well clear of pedestrians and vehicles, the car drew up in front of the house, the door of which was quickly thrown open.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading A man stepped out backward.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At last, the street being well clear of pedestrians and vehicles, the car drew up in front of the house, the door of which was quickly thrown open.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The chauffeur descended and opened the door of the car, but said nothing.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading At last, the street being well clear of pedestrians and vehicles, the car drew up in front of the house, the door of which was quickly thrown open.
chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading The chauffeur descended and opened the door of the car, but said nothing.
rid of obstructions
From this reading At last, the street being well clear of pedestrians and vehicles, the car drew up in front of the house, the door of which was quickly thrown open.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading The chauffeur descended and opened the door of the car, but said nothing.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At last, the street being well clear of pedestrians and vehicles, the car drew up in front of the house, the door of which was quickly thrown open.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading At last, the street being well clear of pedestrians and vehicles, the car drew up in front of the house, the door of which was quickly thrown open.
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading "I AM NOT THE DUCHESS!"
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading A long, low-built limousine kept passing and repassing the Ministry, and taking excursions to the parks, in an evident effort to kill time.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading A long, low-built limousine kept passing and repassing the Ministry, and taking excursions to the parks, in an evident effort to kill time.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading A long, low-built limousine kept passing and repassing the Ministry, and taking excursions to the parks, in an evident effort to kill time.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading At last, the street being well clear of pedestrians and vehicles, the car drew up in front of the house, the door of which was quickly thrown open.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At last, the street being well clear of pedestrians and vehicles, the car drew up in front of the house, the door of which was quickly thrown open.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I AM NOT THE DUCHESS!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A long, low-built limousine kept passing and repassing the Ministry, and taking excursions to the parks, in an evident effort to kill time.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading A long, low-built limousine kept passing and repassing the Ministry, and taking excursions to the parks, in an evident effort to kill time.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading A long, low-built limousine kept passing and repassing the Ministry, and taking excursions to the parks, in an evident effort to kill time.
immediately past
From this reading At last, the street being well clear of pedestrians and vehicles, the car drew up in front of the house, the door of which was quickly thrown open.
limousinenounUS /ˈlɪməziːn/
large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
From this reading A long, low-built limousine kept passing and repassing the Ministry, and taking excursions to the parks, in an evident effort to kill time.
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 A long, low-built limousine kept passing and repassing the Ministry, and taking excursions to the parks, in an evident effort to kill time.
low-built
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A long, low-built limousine kept passing and repassing the Ministry, and taking excursions to the parks, in an evident effort to kill time.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man stepped out backward.
MinistrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading A long, low-built limousine kept passing and repassing the Ministry, and taking excursions to the parks, in an evident effort to kill time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I AM NOT THE DUCHESS!"
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The chauffeur descended and opened the door of the car, but said nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At last, the street being well clear of pedestrians and vehicles, the car drew up in front of the house, the door of which was quickly thrown open.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading At last, the street being well clear of pedestrians and vehicles, the car drew up in front of the house, the door of which was quickly thrown open.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The chauffeur descended and opened the door of the car, but said nothing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A man stepped out backward.
parksnounUS /pɑːrks/
United States civil rights leader who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery (Alabama) and so triggered the national Civil Rights movement (born in 1913)
From this reading A long, low-built limousine kept passing and repassing the Ministry, and taking excursions to the parks, in an evident effort to kill time.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading A long, low-built limousine kept passing and repassing the Ministry, and taking excursions to the parks, in an evident effort to kill time.
pedestriansnounUS /pəˈdestriənz/
plural of “pedestrian” — a person who travels by foot
From this reading At last, the street being well clear of pedestrians and vehicles, the car drew up in front of the house, the door of which was quickly thrown open.
with speed
From this reading At last, the street being well clear of pedestrians and vehicles, the car drew up in front of the house, the door of which was quickly thrown open.
repassing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A long, low-built limousine kept passing and repassing the Ministry, and taking excursions to the parks, in an evident effort to kill time.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The chauffeur descended and opened the door of the car, but said nothing.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading A man stepped out backward.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading At last, the street being well clear of pedestrians and vehicles, the car drew up in front of the house, the door of which was quickly thrown open.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading A long, low-built limousine kept passing and repassing the Ministry, and taking excursions to the parks, in an evident effort to kill time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I AM NOT THE DUCHESS!"
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading At last, the street being well clear of pedestrians and vehicles, the car drew up in front of the house, the door of which was quickly thrown open.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A long, low-built limousine kept passing and repassing the Ministry, and taking excursions to the parks, in an evident effort to kill time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A long, low-built limousine kept passing and repassing the Ministry, and taking excursions to the parks, in an evident effort to kill time.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At last, the street being well clear of pedestrians and vehicles, the car drew up in front of the house, the door of which was quickly thrown open.
vehiclesnounUS /ˈviːhɪkəlz/
plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading At last, the street being well clear of pedestrians and vehicles, the car drew up in front of the house, the door of which was quickly thrown open.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At last, the street being well clear of pedestrians and vehicles, the car drew up in front of the house, the door of which was quickly thrown open.
(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 At last, the street being well clear of pedestrians and vehicles, the car drew up in front of the house, the door of which was quickly thrown open.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At last, the street being well clear of pedestrians and vehicles, the car drew up in front of the house, the door of which was quickly thrown open.
