used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The hum of the busy London world came floating drowsily in through a bedroom window in Berkeley Street, open to the hot and brilliant summer day, and falling, unnoticed, upon the ears of Mrs. Oscar Dalrymple.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The above pretty speech--not at all suitable for pretty lips--was given vent to by Selina on her return from that morning visit to her milliner, when the latter had wholly refused to listen to reason, and both had lost their courtesy.
(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 The above pretty speech--not at all suitable for pretty lips--was given vent to by Selina on her return from that morning visit to her milliner, when the latter had wholly refused to listen to reason, and both had lost their courtesy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "What an idiot I have been!" soliloquized she.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The hum of the busy London world came floating drowsily in through a bedroom window in Berkeley Street, open to the hot and brilliant summer day, and falling, unnoticed, upon the ears of Mrs. Oscar Dalrymple.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The above pretty speech--not at all suitable for pretty lips--was given vent to by Selina on her return from that morning visit to her milliner, when the latter had wholly refused to listen to reason, and both had lost their courtesy.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading The hum of the busy London world came floating drowsily in through a bedroom window in Berkeley Street, open to the hot and brilliant summer day, and falling, unnoticed, upon the ears of Mrs. Oscar Dalrymple.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "What an idiot I have been!" soliloquized she.
BerkeleynounUS /ˈbɜːrkli/
Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)
From this reading The hum of the busy London world came floating drowsily in through a bedroom window in Berkeley Street, open to the hot and brilliant summer day, and falling, unnoticed, upon the ears of Mrs. Oscar Dalrymple.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The above pretty speech--not at all suitable for pretty lips--was given vent to by Selina on her return from that morning visit to her milliner, when the latter had wholly refused to listen to reason, and both had lost their courtesy.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The hum of the busy London world came floating drowsily in through a bedroom window in Berkeley Street, open to the hot and brilliant summer day, and falling, unnoticed, upon the ears of Mrs. Oscar Dalrymple.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The hum of the busy London world came floating drowsily in through a bedroom window in Berkeley Street, open to the hot and brilliant summer day, and falling, unnoticed, upon the ears of Mrs. Oscar Dalrymple.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The above pretty speech--not at all suitable for pretty lips--was given vent to by Selina on her return from that morning visit to her milliner, when the latter had wholly refused to listen to reason, and both had lost their courtesy.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The hum of the busy London world came floating drowsily in through a bedroom window in Berkeley Street, open to the hot and brilliant summer day, and falling, unnoticed, upon the ears of Mrs. Oscar Dalrymple.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading "And what a cat that Damereau is!"
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading The above pretty speech--not at all suitable for pretty lips--was given vent to by Selina on her return from that morning visit to her milliner, when the latter had wholly refused to listen to reason, and both had lost their courtesy.
Dalrymple
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From this reading The hum of the busy London world came floating drowsily in through a bedroom window in Berkeley Street, open to the hot and brilliant summer day, and falling, unnoticed, upon the ears of Mrs. Oscar Dalrymple.
Damereau
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From this reading "And what a cat that Damereau is!"
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE DAY OF RECKONING.
drowsilyadverb
in a drowsy manner
From this reading The hum of the busy London world came floating drowsily in through a bedroom window in Berkeley Street, open to the hot and brilliant summer day, and falling, unnoticed, upon the ears of Mrs. Oscar Dalrymple.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The hum of the busy London world came floating drowsily in through a bedroom window in Berkeley Street, open to the hot and brilliant summer day, and falling, unnoticed, upon the ears of Mrs. Oscar Dalrymple.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading The hum of the busy London world came floating drowsily in through a bedroom window in Berkeley Street, open to the hot and brilliant summer day, and falling, unnoticed, upon the ears of Mrs. Oscar Dalrymple.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading The hum of the busy London world came floating drowsily in through a bedroom window in Berkeley Street, open to the hot and brilliant summer day, and falling, unnoticed, upon the ears of Mrs. Oscar Dalrymple.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The above pretty speech--not at all suitable for pretty lips--was given vent to by Selina on her return from that morning visit to her milliner, when the latter had wholly refused to listen to reason, and both had lost their courtesy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The above pretty speech--not at all suitable for pretty lips--was given vent to by Selina on her return from that morning visit to her milliner, when the latter had wholly refused to listen to reason, and both had lost their courtesy.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The above pretty speech--not at all suitable for pretty lips--was given vent to by Selina on her return from that morning visit to her milliner, when the latter had wholly refused to listen to reason, and both had lost their courtesy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The above pretty speech--not at all suitable for pretty lips--was given vent to by Selina on her return from that morning visit to her milliner, when the latter had wholly refused to listen to reason, and both had lost their courtesy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "What an idiot I have been!" soliloquized she.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The above pretty speech--not at all suitable for pretty lips--was given vent to by Selina on her return from that morning visit to her milliner, when the latter had wholly refused to listen to reason, and both had lost their courtesy.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The hum of the busy London world came floating drowsily in through a bedroom window in Berkeley Street, open to the hot and brilliant summer day, and falling, unnoticed, upon the ears of Mrs. Oscar Dalrymple.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading The hum of the busy London world came floating drowsily in through a bedroom window in Berkeley Street, open to the hot and brilliant summer day, and falling, unnoticed, upon the ears of Mrs. Oscar Dalrymple.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What an idiot I have been!" soliloquized she.
idiotnounUS /ˈɪdiːət/
a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading "What an idiot I have been!" soliloquized she.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The hum of the busy London world came floating drowsily in through a bedroom window in Berkeley Street, open to the hot and brilliant summer day, and falling, unnoticed, upon the ears of Mrs. Oscar Dalrymple.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And what a cat that Damereau is!"
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The above pretty speech--not at all suitable for pretty lips--was given vent to by Selina on her return from that morning visit to her milliner, when the latter had wholly refused to listen to reason, and both had lost their courtesy.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The above pretty speech--not at all suitable for pretty lips--was given vent to by Selina on her return from that morning visit to her milliner, when the latter had wholly refused to listen to reason, and both had lost their courtesy.
hear with intention
From this reading The above pretty speech--not at all suitable for pretty lips--was given vent to by Selina on her return from that morning visit to her milliner, when the latter had wholly refused to listen to reason, and both had lost their courtesy.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The hum of the busy London world came floating drowsily in through a bedroom window in Berkeley Street, open to the hot and brilliant summer day, and falling, unnoticed, upon the ears of Mrs. Oscar Dalrymple.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The above pretty speech--not at all suitable for pretty lips--was given vent to by Selina on her return from that morning visit to her milliner, when the latter had wholly refused to listen to reason, and both had lost their courtesy.
millinernounUS /ˈmɪlɪnər/
someone who makes and sells hats
From this reading The above pretty speech--not at all suitable for pretty lips--was given vent to by Selina on her return from that morning visit to her milliner, when the latter had wholly refused to listen to reason, and both had lost their courtesy.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The above pretty speech--not at all suitable for pretty lips--was given vent to by Selina on her return from that morning visit to her milliner, when the latter had wholly refused to listen to reason, and both had lost their courtesy.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The hum of the busy London world came floating drowsily in through a bedroom window in Berkeley Street, open to the hot and brilliant summer day, and falling, unnoticed, upon the ears of Mrs. Oscar Dalrymple.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The above pretty speech--not at all suitable for pretty lips--was given vent to by Selina on her return from that morning visit to her milliner, when the latter had wholly refused to listen to reason, and both had lost their courtesy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DAY OF RECKONING.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The above pretty speech--not at all suitable for pretty lips--was given vent to by Selina on her return from that morning visit to her milliner, when the latter had wholly refused to listen to reason, and both had lost their courtesy.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The hum of the busy London world came floating drowsily in through a bedroom window in Berkeley Street, open to the hot and brilliant summer day, and falling, unnoticed, upon the ears of Mrs. Oscar Dalrymple.
OscarnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading The hum of the busy London world came floating drowsily in through a bedroom window in Berkeley Street, open to the hot and brilliant summer day, and falling, unnoticed, upon the ears of Mrs. Oscar Dalrymple.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The above pretty speech--not at all suitable for pretty lips--was given vent to by Selina on her return from that morning visit to her milliner, when the latter had wholly refused to listen to reason, and both had lost their courtesy.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The above pretty speech--not at all suitable for pretty lips--was given vent to by Selina on her return from that morning visit to her milliner, when the latter had wholly refused to listen to reason, and both had lost their courtesy.
RECKONINGnounUS /ˈrekənɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading THE DAY OF RECKONING.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The above pretty speech--not at all suitable for pretty lips--was given vent to by Selina on her return from that morning visit to her milliner, when the latter had wholly refused to listen to reason, and both had lost their courtesy.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The above pretty speech--not at all suitable for pretty lips--was given vent to by Selina on her return from that morning visit to her milliner, when the latter had wholly refused to listen to reason, and both had lost their courtesy.
Selina
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From this reading The above pretty speech--not at all suitable for pretty lips--was given vent to by Selina on her return from that morning visit to her milliner, when the latter had wholly refused to listen to reason, and both had lost their courtesy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What an idiot I have been!" soliloquized she.
soliloquized
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From this reading "What an idiot I have been!" soliloquized she.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading The above pretty speech--not at all suitable for pretty lips--was given vent to by Selina on her return from that morning visit to her milliner, when the latter had wholly refused to listen to reason, and both had lost their courtesy.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The hum of the busy London world came floating drowsily in through a bedroom window in Berkeley Street, open to the hot and brilliant summer day, and falling, unnoticed, upon the ears of Mrs. Oscar Dalrymple.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The above pretty speech--not at all suitable for pretty lips--was given vent to by Selina on her return from that morning visit to her milliner, when the latter had wholly refused to listen to reason, and both had lost their courtesy.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The hum of the busy London world came floating drowsily in through a bedroom window in Berkeley Street, open to the hot and brilliant summer day, and falling, unnoticed, upon the ears of Mrs. Oscar Dalrymple.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And what a cat that Damereau is!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DAY OF RECKONING.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The above pretty speech--not at all suitable for pretty lips--was given vent to by Selina on her return from that morning visit to her milliner, when the latter had wholly refused to listen to reason, and both had lost their courtesy.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The hum of the busy London world came floating drowsily in through a bedroom window in Berkeley Street, open to the hot and brilliant summer day, and falling, unnoticed, upon the ears of Mrs. Oscar Dalrymple.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The hum of the busy London world came floating drowsily in through a bedroom window in Berkeley Street, open to the hot and brilliant summer day, and falling, unnoticed, upon the ears of Mrs. Oscar Dalrymple.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading The hum of the busy London world came floating drowsily in through a bedroom window in Berkeley Street, open to the hot and brilliant summer day, and falling, unnoticed, upon the ears of Mrs. Oscar Dalrymple.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The hum of the busy London world came floating drowsily in through a bedroom window in Berkeley Street, open to the hot and brilliant summer day, and falling, unnoticed, upon the ears of Mrs. Oscar Dalrymple.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading The above pretty speech--not at all suitable for pretty lips--was given vent to by Selina on her return from that morning visit to her milliner, when the latter had wholly refused to listen to reason, and both had lost their courtesy.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The above pretty speech--not at all suitable for pretty lips--was given vent to by Selina on her return from that morning visit to her milliner, when the latter had wholly refused to listen to reason, and both had lost their courtesy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The above pretty speech--not at all suitable for pretty lips--was given vent to by Selina on her return from that morning visit to her milliner, when the latter had wholly refused to listen to reason, and both had lost their courtesy.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What an idiot I have been!" soliloquized she.
at the time that
From this reading The above pretty speech--not at all suitable for pretty lips--was given vent to by Selina on her return from that morning visit to her milliner, when the latter had wholly refused to listen to reason, and both had lost their courtesy.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The above pretty speech--not at all suitable for pretty lips--was given vent to by Selina on her return from that morning visit to her milliner, when the latter had wholly refused to listen to reason, and both had lost their courtesy.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The hum of the busy London world came floating drowsily in through a bedroom window in Berkeley Street, open to the hot and brilliant summer day, and falling, unnoticed, upon the ears of Mrs. Oscar Dalrymple.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The hum of the busy London world came floating drowsily in through a bedroom window in Berkeley Street, open to the hot and brilliant summer day, and falling, unnoticed, upon the ears of Mrs. Oscar Dalrymple.
