used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
Adelle
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From this reading Adelle, overhearing this, felt an almost vivid sense of pride.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Adelle, overhearing this, felt an almost vivid sense of pride.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Adelle, overhearing this, felt an almost vivid sense of pride.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
anemonelike
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From this reading Adelle shrank into the obscurest corner and her anemonelike charm, tentatively putting forth, was quite lost in the scramble.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Beechwood was a much less genial home than the slipshod Mexican hacienda of the Mereldas and nobody paid any attention to the shy girl.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Beechwood was a much less genial home than the slipshod Mexican hacienda of the Mereldas and nobody paid any attention to the shy girl.
BeechwoodnounUS /ˈbiːtʃwʊd/
wood of any of various beech trees; used for flooring and containers and plywood and tool handles
From this reading Beechwood was a much less genial home than the slipshod Mexican hacienda of the Mereldas and nobody paid any attention to the shy girl.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Adelle shrank into the obscurest corner and her anemonelike charm, tentatively putting forth, was quite lost in the scramble.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading There were men-servants of different nationalities, ladies' maids, and a houseful of guests coming and going as in a private hotel.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Adelle shrank into the obscurest corner and her anemonelike charm, tentatively putting forth, was quite lost in the scramble.
country-place
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From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
creaks
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From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading There were men-servants of different nationalities, ladies' maids, and a houseful of guests coming and going as in a private hotel.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
establishmentsnounUS /eˈstæblɪʃmənts/
plural of “establishment” — the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Adelle, overhearing this, felt an almost vivid sense of pride.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Adelle shrank into the obscurest corner and her anemonelike charm, tentatively putting forth, was quite lost in the scramble.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Beechwood was a much less genial home than the slipshod Mexican hacienda of the Mereldas and nobody paid any attention to the shy girl.
a young female
From this reading Beechwood was a much less genial home than the slipshod Mexican hacienda of the Mereldas and nobody paid any attention to the shy girl.
Glynns
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From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
the act of departing
From this reading There were men-servants of different nationalities, ladies' maids, and a houseful of guests coming and going as in a private hotel.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading There were men-servants of different nationalities, ladies' maids, and a houseful of guests coming and going as in a private hotel.
haciendanounUS /ˌhæsiˈendə/
a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries
From this reading Beechwood was a much less genial home than the slipshod Mexican hacienda of the Mereldas and nobody paid any attention to the shy girl.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Adelle shrank into the obscurest corner and her anemonelike charm, tentatively putting forth, was quite lost in the scramble.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Beechwood was a much less genial home than the slipshod Mexican hacienda of the Mereldas and nobody paid any attention to the shy girl.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading There were men-servants of different nationalities, ladies' maids, and a houseful of guests coming and going as in a private hotel.
housefulnounUS /ˈhaʊsfəl/
as many as a house will accommodate
From this reading There were men-servants of different nationalities, ladies' maids, and a houseful of guests coming and going as in a private hotel.
how
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From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were men-servants of different nationalities, ladies' maids, and a houseful of guests coming and going as in a private hotel.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Adelle shrank into the obscurest corner and her anemonelike charm, tentatively putting forth, was quite lost in the scramble.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading There were men-servants of different nationalities, ladies' maids, and a houseful of guests coming and going as in a private hotel.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Beechwood was a much less genial home than the slipshod Mexican hacienda of the Mereldas and nobody paid any attention to the shy girl.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Adelle shrank into the obscurest corner and her anemonelike charm, tentatively putting forth, was quite lost in the scramble.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading There were men-servants of different nationalities, ladies' maids, and a houseful of guests coming and going as in a private hotel.
men-servants
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From this reading There were men-servants of different nationalities, ladies' maids, and a houseful of guests coming and going as in a private hotel.
Mereldas
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From this reading Beechwood was a much less genial home than the slipshod Mexican hacienda of the Mereldas and nobody paid any attention to the shy girl.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading Beechwood was a much less genial home than the slipshod Mexican hacienda of the Mereldas and nobody paid any attention to the shy girl.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Beechwood was a much less genial home than the slipshod Mexican hacienda of the Mereldas and nobody paid any attention to the shy girl.
nationalitiesnounUS /ˌnæʃəˈnælɪtiz/
plural of “nationality” — people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation
From this reading There were men-servants of different nationalities, ladies' maids, and a houseful of guests coming and going as in a private hotel.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Beechwood was a much less genial home than the slipshod Mexican hacienda of the Mereldas and nobody paid any attention to the shy girl.
obscurest
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From this reading Adelle shrank into the obscurest corner and her anemonelike charm, tentatively putting forth, was quite lost in the scramble.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Adelle, overhearing this, felt an almost vivid sense of pride.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
and nothing more
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
ostentatiousadjectiveUS /ˌɑːstənˈteɪʃəs/
intended to attract notice and impress others
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
overhearingverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈhiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading Adelle, overhearing this, felt an almost vivid sense of pride.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Beechwood was a much less genial home than the slipshod Mexican hacienda of the Mereldas and nobody paid any attention to the shy girl.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Adelle, overhearing this, felt an almost vivid sense of pride.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading There were men-servants of different nationalities, ladies' maids, and a houseful of guests coming and going as in a private hotel.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Adelle shrank into the obscurest corner and her anemonelike charm, tentatively putting forth, was quite lost in the scramble.
with speed
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Adelle shrank into the obscurest corner and her anemonelike charm, tentatively putting forth, was quite lost in the scramble.
scrambleverbUS /ˈskræmbəl/
to move hurriedly
From this reading Adelle shrank into the obscurest corner and her anemonelike charm, tentatively putting forth, was quite lost in the scramble.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Adelle, overhearing this, felt an almost vivid sense of pride.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Adelle shrank into the obscurest corner and her anemonelike charm, tentatively putting forth, was quite lost in the scramble.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading Beechwood was a much less genial home than the slipshod Mexican hacienda of the Mereldas and nobody paid any attention to the shy girl.
slipshodadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpʃɑːd/
marked by great carelessness
From this reading Beechwood was a much less genial home than the slipshod Mexican hacienda of the Mereldas and nobody paid any attention to the shy girl.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
tentativelyadverbUS /ˈtentətɪvli/
in a tentative manner
From this reading Adelle shrank into the obscurest corner and her anemonelike charm, tentatively putting forth, was quite lost in the scramble.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Beechwood was a much less genial home than the slipshod Mexican hacienda of the Mereldas and nobody paid any attention to the shy girl.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were men-servants of different nationalities, ladies' maids, and a houseful of guests coming and going as in a private hotel.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Adelle, overhearing this, felt an almost vivid sense of pride.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
precisely as stated
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading Adelle, overhearing this, felt an almost vivid sense of pride.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were men-servants of different nationalities, ladies' maids, and a houseful of guests coming and going as in a private hotel.
in or at the place that
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
wiltedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪltɪd/
(of plants) limp due to heat, loss of water, or disease
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
but in spite of that
From this reading But as yet hers was only a very little air, which was quickly wilted by the oppressive luxury of the Glynns' country-place--one of those large, ostentatious establishments that Americans are wont to start before they know how, and where consequently the elaborate domestic machinery creaks.
