used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I look forward to meeting a number of prominent persons today," the woman declared.
a cherished desire
From this reading Neither she nor her chum suffered from social ambition or a feeling of inferiority.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Louise winked at Penny, for it was a source of amusement to her that her aunt stood in awe of society personages.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At Andover, Miss Frome drove the car to the City Club and parked it beside a long row of other automobiles, many of which were under the charge of uniformed chauffeurs.
Andover
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From this reading "The Andover chapter has a very exclusive membership."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Louise winked at Penny, for it was a source of amusement to her that her aunt stood in awe of society personages.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Louise winked at Penny, for it was a source of amusement to her that her aunt stood in awe of society personages.
automobilesnounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːlz/
plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading At Andover, Miss Frome drove the car to the City Club and parked it beside a long row of other automobiles, many of which were under the charge of uniformed chauffeurs.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading Louise winked at Penny, for it was a source of amusement to her that her aunt stood in awe of society personages.
next to; at the side of
From this reading At Andover, Miss Frome drove the car to the City Club and parked it beside a long row of other automobiles, many of which were under the charge of uniformed chauffeurs.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading At Andover, Miss Frome drove the car to the City Club and parked it beside a long row of other automobiles, many of which were under the charge of uniformed chauffeurs.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading "The Andover chapter has a very exclusive membership."
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading At Andover, Miss Frome drove the car to the City Club and parked it beside a long row of other automobiles, many of which were under the charge of uniformed chauffeurs.
chauffeursnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːrz/
plural of “chauffeur” — a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading At Andover, Miss Frome drove the car to the City Club and parked it beside a long row of other automobiles, many of which were under the charge of uniformed chauffeurs.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Neither she nor her chum suffered from social ambition or a feeling of inferiority.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading At Andover, Miss Frome drove the car to the City Club and parked it beside a long row of other automobiles, many of which were under the charge of uniformed chauffeurs.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading At Andover, Miss Frome drove the car to the City Club and parked it beside a long row of other automobiles, many of which were under the charge of uniformed chauffeurs.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "I look forward to meeting a number of prominent persons today," the woman declared.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading At Andover, Miss Frome drove the car to the City Club and parked it beside a long row of other automobiles, many of which were under the charge of uniformed chauffeurs.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading "The Andover chapter has a very exclusive membership."
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Neither she nor her chum suffered from social ambition or a feeling of inferiority.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Louise winked at Penny, for it was a source of amusement to her that her aunt stood in awe of society personages.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "I look forward to meeting a number of prominent persons today," the woman declared.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Neither she nor her chum suffered from social ambition or a feeling of inferiority.
Frome
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At Andover, Miss Frome drove the car to the City Club and parked it beside a long row of other automobiles, many of which were under the charge of uniformed chauffeurs.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The Andover chapter has a very exclusive membership."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Louise winked at Penny, for it was a source of amusement to her that her aunt stood in awe of society personages.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I look forward to meeting a number of prominent persons today," the woman declared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Louise winked at Penny, for it was a source of amusement to her that her aunt stood in awe of society personages.
inferioritynounUS /ˌɪnfɪriˈɔːrɪtiː/
the state of being inferior
From this reading Neither she nor her chum suffered from social ambition or a feeling of inferiority.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Louise winked at Penny, for it was a source of amusement to her that her aunt stood in awe of society personages.
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 At Andover, Miss Frome drove the car to the City Club and parked it beside a long row of other automobiles, many of which were under the charge of uniformed chauffeurs.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I look forward to meeting a number of prominent persons today," the woman declared.
Louise
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From this reading Louise winked at Penny, for it was a source of amusement to her that her aunt stood in awe of society personages.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading At Andover, Miss Frome drove the car to the City Club and parked it beside a long row of other automobiles, many of which were under the charge of uniformed chauffeurs.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading "I look forward to meeting a number of prominent persons today," the woman declared.
membershipnounUS /ˈmembərʃɪp/
the body of members of an organization or group
From this reading "The Andover chapter has a very exclusive membership."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading At Andover, Miss Frome drove the car to the City Club and parked it beside a long row of other automobiles, many of which were under the charge of uniformed chauffeurs.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither she nor her chum suffered from social ambition or a feeling of inferiority.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither she nor her chum suffered from social ambition or a feeling of inferiority.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "I look forward to meeting a number of prominent persons today," the woman declared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I look forward to meeting a number of prominent persons today," the woman declared.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Neither she nor her chum suffered from social ambition or a feeling of inferiority.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At Andover, Miss Frome drove the car to the City Club and parked it beside a long row of other automobiles, many of which were under the charge of uniformed chauffeurs.
parkedadjectiveUS /pɑːrkt/
that have been left
From this reading At Andover, Miss Frome drove the car to the City Club and parked it beside a long row of other automobiles, many of which were under the charge of uniformed chauffeurs.
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading Louise winked at Penny, for it was a source of amusement to her that her aunt stood in awe of society personages.
personages
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Louise winked at Penny, for it was a source of amusement to her that her aunt stood in awe of society personages.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading "I look forward to meeting a number of prominent persons today," the woman declared.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading "I look forward to meeting a number of prominent persons today," the woman declared.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading At Andover, Miss Frome drove the car to the City Club and parked it beside a long row of other automobiles, many of which were under the charge of uniformed chauffeurs.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Neither she nor her chum suffered from social ambition or a feeling of inferiority.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Neither she nor her chum suffered from social ambition or a feeling of inferiority.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Louise winked at Penny, for it was a source of amusement to her that her aunt stood in awe of society personages.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Louise winked at Penny, for it was a source of amusement to her that her aunt stood in awe of society personages.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Louise winked at Penny, for it was a source of amusement to her that her aunt stood in awe of society personages.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Neither she nor her chum suffered from social ambition or a feeling of inferiority.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Louise winked at Penny, for it was a source of amusement to her that her aunt stood in awe of society personages.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I look forward to meeting a number of prominent persons today," the woman declared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I look forward to meeting a number of prominent persons today," the woman declared.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading "I look forward to meeting a number of prominent persons today," the woman declared.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading At Andover, Miss Frome drove the car to the City Club and parked it beside a long row of other automobiles, many of which were under the charge of uniformed chauffeurs.
uniformedadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmd/
dressed in a uniform
From this reading At Andover, Miss Frome drove the car to the City Club and parked it beside a long row of other automobiles, many of which were under the charge of uniformed chauffeurs.
precisely as stated
From this reading "The Andover chapter has a very exclusive membership."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Louise winked at Penny, for it was a source of amusement to her that her aunt stood in awe of society personages.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At Andover, Miss Frome drove the car to the City Club and parked it beside a long row of other automobiles, many of which were under the charge of uniformed chauffeurs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At Andover, Miss Frome drove the car to the City Club and parked it beside a long row of other automobiles, many of which were under the charge of uniformed chauffeurs.
winkedverbUS /wɪŋkt/
past form of “wink” — signal by winking
From this reading Louise winked at Penny, for it was a source of amusement to her that her aunt stood in awe of society personages.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "I look forward to meeting a number of prominent persons today," the woman declared.
