used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The heat which had made Baltimore so uncomfortable had, for the time being, passed; and there was now blowing through the big east-parlor, a breeze, redolent of the perfumes of sweet brier and lily-of-the-valley; old-fashioned flowers which grew in rank luxuriance outside the wide bay-window.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Presently there entered the mistress of the mansion, looking almost youthful in a white gown and with a calm serenity upon her handsome features.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was prepared to explain some uncertain matters to her and had delayed his own removal to his country place for that purpose.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading She walked with that graceful, undulating movement--a sort of quiet gliding--which had been the most approved mode of her girlhood, and the mere sight of that was restful to the old attorney, who detested the modern, jerky carriage of most maidens.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading She walked with that graceful, undulating movement--a sort of quiet gliding--which had been the most approved mode of her girlhood, and the mere sight of that was restful to the old attorney, who detested the modern, jerky carriage of most maidens.
BaltimorenounUS /ˈbɔːltəmɔːr/
the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center
From this reading The heat which had made Baltimore so uncomfortable had, for the time being, passed; and there was now blowing through the big east-parlor, a breeze, redolent of the perfumes of sweet brier and lily-of-the-valley; old-fashioned flowers which grew in rank luxuriance outside the wide bay-window.
bay-window
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From this reading The heat which had made Baltimore so uncomfortable had, for the time being, passed; and there was now blowing through the big east-parlor, a breeze, redolent of the perfumes of sweet brier and lily-of-the-valley; old-fashioned flowers which grew in rank luxuriance outside the wide bay-window.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She walked with that graceful, undulating movement--a sort of quiet gliding--which had been the most approved mode of her girlhood, and the mere sight of that was restful to the old attorney, who detested the modern, jerky carriage of most maidens.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The heat which had made Baltimore so uncomfortable had, for the time being, passed; and there was now blowing through the big east-parlor, a breeze, redolent of the perfumes of sweet brier and lily-of-the-valley; old-fashioned flowers which grew in rank luxuriance outside the wide bay-window.
Bellevieu
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From this reading CONCLUSION Mr. Kidder, of Kidder & Kidder, had by request waited upon the lady of Bellevieu.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The heat which had made Baltimore so uncomfortable had, for the time being, passed; and there was now blowing through the big east-parlor, a breeze, redolent of the perfumes of sweet brier and lily-of-the-valley; old-fashioned flowers which grew in rank luxuriance outside the wide bay-window.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading The heat which had made Baltimore so uncomfortable had, for the time being, passed; and there was now blowing through the big east-parlor, a breeze, redolent of the perfumes of sweet brier and lily-of-the-valley; old-fashioned flowers which grew in rank luxuriance outside the wide bay-window.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The heat which had made Baltimore so uncomfortable had, for the time being, passed; and there was now blowing through the big east-parlor, a breeze, redolent of the perfumes of sweet brier and lily-of-the-valley; old-fashioned flowers which grew in rank luxuriance outside the wide bay-window.
briernounUS /ˈbraɪər/
tangled mass of prickly plants
From this reading The heat which had made Baltimore so uncomfortable had, for the time being, passed; and there was now blowing through the big east-parlor, a breeze, redolent of the perfumes of sweet brier and lily-of-the-valley; old-fashioned flowers which grew in rank luxuriance outside the wide bay-window.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CONCLUSION Mr. Kidder, of Kidder & Kidder, had by request waited upon the lady of Bellevieu.
make calm or still
From this reading Presently there entered the mistress of the mansion, looking almost youthful in a white gown and with a calm serenity upon her handsome features.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading She walked with that graceful, undulating movement--a sort of quiet gliding--which had been the most approved mode of her girlhood, and the mere sight of that was restful to the old attorney, who detested the modern, jerky carriage of most maidens.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION Mr. Kidder, of Kidder & Kidder, had by request waited upon the lady of Bellevieu.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He was prepared to explain some uncertain matters to her and had delayed his own removal to his country place for that purpose.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading He was prepared to explain some uncertain matters to her and had delayed his own removal to his country place for that purpose.
detestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtestɪd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading She walked with that graceful, undulating movement--a sort of quiet gliding--which had been the most approved mode of her girlhood, and the mere sight of that was restful to the old attorney, who detested the modern, jerky carriage of most maidens.
east-parlor
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From this reading The heat which had made Baltimore so uncomfortable had, for the time being, passed; and there was now blowing through the big east-parlor, a breeze, redolent of the perfumes of sweet brier and lily-of-the-valley; old-fashioned flowers which grew in rank luxuriance outside the wide bay-window.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Presently there entered the mistress of the mansion, looking almost youthful in a white gown and with a calm serenity upon her handsome features.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He was prepared to explain some uncertain matters to her and had delayed his own removal to his country place for that purpose.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Presently there entered the mistress of the mansion, looking almost youthful in a white gown and with a calm serenity upon her handsome features.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The heat which had made Baltimore so uncomfortable had, for the time being, passed; and there was now blowing through the big east-parlor, a breeze, redolent of the perfumes of sweet brier and lily-of-the-valley; old-fashioned flowers which grew in rank luxuriance outside the wide bay-window.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was prepared to explain some uncertain matters to her and had delayed his own removal to his country place for that purpose.
girlhoodnounUS /ˈɡɜːrlhʊd/
the childhood of a girl
From this reading She walked with that graceful, undulating movement--a sort of quiet gliding--which had been the most approved mode of her girlhood, and the mere sight of that was restful to the old attorney, who detested the modern, jerky carriage of most maidens.
glidingnounUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of flying a glider
From this reading She walked with that graceful, undulating movement--a sort of quiet gliding--which had been the most approved mode of her girlhood, and the mere sight of that was restful to the old attorney, who detested the modern, jerky carriage of most maidens.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Presently there entered the mistress of the mansion, looking almost youthful in a white gown and with a calm serenity upon her handsome features.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading She walked with that graceful, undulating movement--a sort of quiet gliding--which had been the most approved mode of her girlhood, and the mere sight of that was restful to the old attorney, who detested the modern, jerky carriage of most maidens.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The heat which had made Baltimore so uncomfortable had, for the time being, passed; and there was now blowing through the big east-parlor, a breeze, redolent of the perfumes of sweet brier and lily-of-the-valley; old-fashioned flowers which grew in rank luxuriance outside the wide bay-window.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CONCLUSION Mr. Kidder, of Kidder & Kidder, had by request waited upon the lady of Bellevieu.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Presently there entered the mistress of the mansion, looking almost youthful in a white gown and with a calm serenity upon her handsome features.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was prepared to explain some uncertain matters to her and had delayed his own removal to his country place for that purpose.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The heat which had made Baltimore so uncomfortable had, for the time being, passed; and there was now blowing through the big east-parlor, a breeze, redolent of the perfumes of sweet brier and lily-of-the-valley; old-fashioned flowers which grew in rank luxuriance outside the wide bay-window.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was prepared to explain some uncertain matters to her and had delayed his own removal to his country place for that purpose.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was prepared to explain some uncertain matters to her and had delayed his own removal to his country place for that purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The heat which had made Baltimore so uncomfortable had, for the time being, passed; and there was now blowing through the big east-parlor, a breeze, redolent of the perfumes of sweet brier and lily-of-the-valley; old-fashioned flowers which grew in rank luxuriance outside the wide bay-window.
jerkyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɜːrki/
lacking a steady rhythm
From this reading She walked with that graceful, undulating movement--a sort of quiet gliding--which had been the most approved mode of her girlhood, and the mere sight of that was restful to the old attorney, who detested the modern, jerky carriage of most maidens.
Kidder
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From this reading CONCLUSION Mr. Kidder, of Kidder & Kidder, had by request waited upon the lady of Bellevieu.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading CONCLUSION Mr. Kidder, of Kidder & Kidder, had by request waited upon the lady of Bellevieu.
lily-of-the-valley
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From this reading The heat which had made Baltimore so uncomfortable had, for the time being, passed; and there was now blowing through the big east-parlor, a breeze, redolent of the perfumes of sweet brier and lily-of-the-valley; old-fashioned flowers which grew in rank luxuriance outside the wide bay-window.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Presently there entered the mistress of the mansion, looking almost youthful in a white gown and with a calm serenity upon her handsome features.
luxuriancenoun
the property of being lush and abundant and a pleasure to the senses
From this reading The heat which had made Baltimore so uncomfortable had, for the time being, passed; and there was now blowing through the big east-parlor, a breeze, redolent of the perfumes of sweet brier and lily-of-the-valley; old-fashioned flowers which grew in rank luxuriance outside the wide bay-window.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The heat which had made Baltimore so uncomfortable had, for the time being, passed; and there was now blowing through the big east-parlor, a breeze, redolent of the perfumes of sweet brier and lily-of-the-valley; old-fashioned flowers which grew in rank luxuriance outside the wide bay-window.
maidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading She walked with that graceful, undulating movement--a sort of quiet gliding--which had been the most approved mode of her girlhood, and the mere sight of that was restful to the old attorney, who detested the modern, jerky carriage of most maidens.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Presently there entered the mistress of the mansion, looking almost youthful in a white gown and with a calm serenity upon her handsome features.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He was prepared to explain some uncertain matters to her and had delayed his own removal to his country place for that purpose.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading She walked with that graceful, undulating movement--a sort of quiet gliding--which had been the most approved mode of her girlhood, and the mere sight of that was restful to the old attorney, who detested the modern, jerky carriage of most maidens.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Presently there entered the mistress of the mansion, looking almost youthful in a white gown and with a calm serenity upon her handsome features.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She walked with that graceful, undulating movement--a sort of quiet gliding--which had been the most approved mode of her girlhood, and the mere sight of that was restful to the old attorney, who detested the modern, jerky carriage of most maidens.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading She walked with that graceful, undulating movement--a sort of quiet gliding--which had been the most approved mode of her girlhood, and the mere sight of that was restful to the old attorney, who detested the modern, jerky carriage of most maidens.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She walked with that graceful, undulating movement--a sort of quiet gliding--which had been the most approved mode of her girlhood, and the mere sight of that was restful to the old attorney, who detested the modern, jerky carriage of most maidens.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading She walked with that graceful, undulating movement--a sort of quiet gliding--which had been the most approved mode of her girlhood, and the mere sight of that was restful to the old attorney, who detested the modern, jerky carriage of most maidens.
a form of address for a man
From this reading CONCLUSION Mr. Kidder, of Kidder & Kidder, had by request waited upon the lady of Bellevieu.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The heat which had made Baltimore so uncomfortable had, for the time being, passed; and there was now blowing through the big east-parlor, a breeze, redolent of the perfumes of sweet brier and lily-of-the-valley; old-fashioned flowers which grew in rank luxuriance outside the wide bay-window.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCLUSION Mr. Kidder, of Kidder & Kidder, had by request waited upon the lady of Bellevieu.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She walked with that graceful, undulating movement--a sort of quiet gliding--which had been the most approved mode of her girlhood, and the mere sight of that was restful to the old attorney, who detested the modern, jerky carriage of most maidens.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading The heat which had made Baltimore so uncomfortable had, for the time being, passed; and there was now blowing through the big east-parlor, a breeze, redolent of the perfumes of sweet brier and lily-of-the-valley; old-fashioned flowers which grew in rank luxuriance outside the wide bay-window.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The heat which had made Baltimore so uncomfortable had, for the time being, passed; and there was now blowing through the big east-parlor, a breeze, redolent of the perfumes of sweet brier and lily-of-the-valley; old-fashioned flowers which grew in rank luxuriance outside the wide bay-window.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was prepared to explain some uncertain matters to her and had delayed his own removal to his country place for that purpose.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The heat which had made Baltimore so uncomfortable had, for the time being, passed; and there was now blowing through the big east-parlor, a breeze, redolent of the perfumes of sweet brier and lily-of-the-valley; old-fashioned flowers which grew in rank luxuriance outside the wide bay-window.
perfumesnounUS /pərˈfjuːmz/
plural of “perfume” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading The heat which had made Baltimore so uncomfortable had, for the time being, passed; and there was now blowing through the big east-parlor, a breeze, redolent of the perfumes of sweet brier and lily-of-the-valley; old-fashioned flowers which grew in rank luxuriance outside the wide bay-window.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He was prepared to explain some uncertain matters to her and had delayed his own removal to his country place for that purpose.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading He was prepared to explain some uncertain matters to her and had delayed his own removal to his country place for that purpose.
in the near future
From this reading Presently there entered the mistress of the mansion, looking almost youthful in a white gown and with a calm serenity upon her handsome features.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He was prepared to explain some uncertain matters to her and had delayed his own removal to his country place for that purpose.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading She walked with that graceful, undulating movement--a sort of quiet gliding--which had been the most approved mode of her girlhood, and the mere sight of that was restful to the old attorney, who detested the modern, jerky carriage of most maidens.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The heat which had made Baltimore so uncomfortable had, for the time being, passed; and there was now blowing through the big east-parlor, a breeze, redolent of the perfumes of sweet brier and lily-of-the-valley; old-fashioned flowers which grew in rank luxuriance outside the wide bay-window.
redolentadjectiveUS /ˈredələnt/
serving to bring to mind
From this reading The heat which had made Baltimore so uncomfortable had, for the time being, passed; and there was now blowing through the big east-parlor, a breeze, redolent of the perfumes of sweet brier and lily-of-the-valley; old-fashioned flowers which grew in rank luxuriance outside the wide bay-window.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading He was prepared to explain some uncertain matters to her and had delayed his own removal to his country place for that purpose.
express the need or desire for
From this reading CONCLUSION Mr. Kidder, of Kidder & Kidder, had by request waited upon the lady of Bellevieu.
restfuladjectiveUS /ˈrestfəl/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading She walked with that graceful, undulating movement--a sort of quiet gliding--which had been the most approved mode of her girlhood, and the mere sight of that was restful to the old attorney, who detested the modern, jerky carriage of most maidens.
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading Presently there entered the mistress of the mansion, looking almost youthful in a white gown and with a calm serenity upon her handsome features.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She walked with that graceful, undulating movement--a sort of quiet gliding--which had been the most approved mode of her girlhood, and the mere sight of that was restful to the old attorney, who detested the modern, jerky carriage of most maidens.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading She walked with that graceful, undulating movement--a sort of quiet gliding--which had been the most approved mode of her girlhood, and the mere sight of that was restful to the old attorney, who detested the modern, jerky carriage of most maidens.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The heat which had made Baltimore so uncomfortable had, for the time being, passed; and there was now blowing through the big east-parlor, a breeze, redolent of the perfumes of sweet brier and lily-of-the-valley; old-fashioned flowers which grew in rank luxuriance outside the wide bay-window.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was prepared to explain some uncertain matters to her and had delayed his own removal to his country place for that purpose.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading She walked with that graceful, undulating movement--a sort of quiet gliding--which had been the most approved mode of her girlhood, and the mere sight of that was restful to the old attorney, who detested the modern, jerky carriage of most maidens.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The heat which had made Baltimore so uncomfortable had, for the time being, passed; and there was now blowing through the big east-parlor, a breeze, redolent of the perfumes of sweet brier and lily-of-the-valley; old-fashioned flowers which grew in rank luxuriance outside the wide bay-window.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was prepared to explain some uncertain matters to her and had delayed his own removal to his country place for that purpose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCLUSION Mr. Kidder, of Kidder & Kidder, had by request waited upon the lady of Bellevieu.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The heat which had made Baltimore so uncomfortable had, for the time being, passed; and there was now blowing through the big east-parlor, a breeze, redolent of the perfumes of sweet brier and lily-of-the-valley; old-fashioned flowers which grew in rank luxuriance outside the wide bay-window.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The heat which had made Baltimore so uncomfortable had, for the time being, passed; and there was now blowing through the big east-parlor, a breeze, redolent of the perfumes of sweet brier and lily-of-the-valley; old-fashioned flowers which grew in rank luxuriance outside the wide bay-window.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The heat which had made Baltimore so uncomfortable had, for the time being, passed; and there was now blowing through the big east-parlor, a breeze, redolent of the perfumes of sweet brier and lily-of-the-valley; old-fashioned flowers which grew in rank luxuriance outside the wide bay-window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was prepared to explain some uncertain matters to her and had delayed his own removal to his country place for that purpose.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading He was prepared to explain some uncertain matters to her and had delayed his own removal to his country place for that purpose.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading The heat which had made Baltimore so uncomfortable had, for the time being, passed; and there was now blowing through the big east-parlor, a breeze, redolent of the perfumes of sweet brier and lily-of-the-valley; old-fashioned flowers which grew in rank luxuriance outside the wide bay-window.
undulatingverbUS /ˈʌndʒəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading She walked with that graceful, undulating movement--a sort of quiet gliding--which had been the most approved mode of her girlhood, and the mere sight of that was restful to the old attorney, who detested the modern, jerky carriage of most maidens.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading CONCLUSION Mr. Kidder, of Kidder & Kidder, had by request waited upon the lady of Bellevieu.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading CONCLUSION Mr. Kidder, of Kidder & Kidder, had by request waited upon the lady of Bellevieu.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading She walked with that graceful, undulating movement--a sort of quiet gliding--which had been the most approved mode of her girlhood, and the mere sight of that was restful to the old attorney, who detested the modern, jerky carriage of most maidens.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was prepared to explain some uncertain matters to her and had delayed his own removal to his country place for that purpose.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The heat which had made Baltimore so uncomfortable had, for the time being, passed; and there was now blowing through the big east-parlor, a breeze, redolent of the perfumes of sweet brier and lily-of-the-valley; old-fashioned flowers which grew in rank luxuriance outside the wide bay-window.
a Caucasian
From this reading Presently there entered the mistress of the mansion, looking almost youthful in a white gown and with a calm serenity upon her handsome features.
which person or people
From this reading She walked with that graceful, undulating movement--a sort of quiet gliding--which had been the most approved mode of her girlhood, and the mere sight of that was restful to the old attorney, who detested the modern, jerky carriage of most maidens.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The heat which had made Baltimore so uncomfortable had, for the time being, passed; and there was now blowing through the big east-parlor, a breeze, redolent of the perfumes of sweet brier and lily-of-the-valley; old-fashioned flowers which grew in rank luxuriance outside the wide bay-window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Presently there entered the mistress of the mansion, looking almost youthful in a white gown and with a calm serenity upon her handsome features.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading Presently there entered the mistress of the mansion, looking almost youthful in a white gown and with a calm serenity upon her handsome features.
