adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thereupon Nana became a smart woman, mistress of all that is foolish and filthy in man, marquise in the ranks of her calling.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
adorationnounUS /ˌædərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound love and admiration
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Thereupon Nana became a smart woman, mistress of all that is foolish and filthy in man, marquise in the ranks of her calling.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading She at once became queen among the most expensive of her kind.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thereupon Nana became a smart woman, mistress of all that is foolish and filthy in man, marquise in the ranks of her calling.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She at once became queen among the most expensive of her kind.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading It was a sudden but decisive start, a plunge into the garish day of gallant notoriety and mad expenditure and that daredevil wastefulness peculiar to beauty.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Thereupon Nana became a smart woman, mistress of all that is foolish and filthy in man, marquise in the ranks of her calling.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
boulevardsnounUS /ˈbʊləvɑːrdz/
plural of “boulevard” — a wide street or thoroughfare
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a sudden but decisive start, a plunge into the garish day of gallant notoriety and mad expenditure and that daredevil wastefulness peculiar to beauty.
callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Thereupon Nana became a smart woman, mistress of all that is foolish and filthy in man, marquise in the ranks of her calling.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
curlsnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
daredevilnounUS /ˈderdevəl/
a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
From this reading It was a sudden but decisive start, a plunge into the garish day of gallant notoriety and mad expenditure and that daredevil wastefulness peculiar to beauty.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a sudden but decisive start, a plunge into the garish day of gallant notoriety and mad expenditure and that daredevil wastefulness peculiar to beauty.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading It was a sudden but decisive start, a plunge into the garish day of gallant notoriety and mad expenditure and that daredevil wastefulness peculiar to beauty.
diaphanousadjectiveUS /daɪˈæfənɪs/
so thin as to transmit light
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Her photographs were displayed in shopwindows, and she was mentioned in the papers.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
expenditurenounUS /ɪkˈspendətʃər/
money paid out; an amount spent
From this reading It was a sudden but decisive start, a plunge into the garish day of gallant notoriety and mad expenditure and that daredevil wastefulness peculiar to beauty.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading She at once became queen among the most expensive of her kind.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
filthyadjectiveUS /ˈfɪlθi/
disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter
From this reading Thereupon Nana became a smart woman, mistress of all that is foolish and filthy in man, marquise in the ranks of her calling.
foolishadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlɪʃ/
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading Thereupon Nana became a smart woman, mistress of all that is foolish and filthy in man, marquise in the ranks of her calling.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
gallantadjectiveUS /ˈɡælənt/
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading It was a sudden but decisive start, a plunge into the garish day of gallant notoriety and mad expenditure and that daredevil wastefulness peculiar to beauty.
garishadjectiveUS /ˈɡerɪʃ/
tastelessly showy
From this reading It was a sudden but decisive start, a plunge into the garish day of gallant notoriety and mad expenditure and that daredevil wastefulness peculiar to beauty.
goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Thereupon Nana became a smart woman, mistress of all that is foolish and filthy in man, marquise in the ranks of her calling.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thereupon Nana became a smart woman, mistress of all that is foolish and filthy in man, marquise in the ranks of her calling.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was a sudden but decisive start, a plunge into the garish day of gallant notoriety and mad expenditure and that daredevil wastefulness peculiar to beauty.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thereupon Nana became a smart woman, mistress of all that is foolish and filthy in man, marquise in the ranks of her calling.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a sudden but decisive start, a plunge into the garish day of gallant notoriety and mad expenditure and that daredevil wastefulness peculiar to beauty.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She at once became queen among the most expensive of her kind.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
lolled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
madadjectiveUS /mæd/
roused to anger
From this reading It was a sudden but decisive start, a plunge into the garish day of gallant notoriety and mad expenditure and that daredevil wastefulness peculiar to beauty.
made-upadjective
having been paved
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Thereupon Nana became a smart woman, mistress of all that is foolish and filthy in man, marquise in the ranks of her calling.
marquisenoun
a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess
From this reading Thereupon Nana became a smart woman, mistress of all that is foolish and filthy in man, marquise in the ranks of her calling.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Her photographs were displayed in shopwindows, and she was mentioned in the papers.
mistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Thereupon Nana became a smart woman, mistress of all that is foolish and filthy in man, marquise in the ranks of her calling.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading She at once became queen among the most expensive of her kind.
Nana
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thereupon Nana became a smart woman, mistress of all that is foolish and filthy in man, marquise in the ranks of her calling.
nationnounUS /ˈneɪʃən/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
notorietynounUS /ˌnoʊtərˈaɪəti/
the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality
From this reading It was a sudden but decisive start, a plunge into the garish day of gallant notoriety and mad expenditure and that daredevil wastefulness peculiar to beauty.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thereupon Nana became a smart woman, mistress of all that is foolish and filthy in man, marquise in the ranks of her calling.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading She at once became queen among the most expensive of her kind.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
paintedadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪntɪd/
coated with paint
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Her photographs were displayed in shopwindows, and she was mentioned in the papers.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It was a sudden but decisive start, a plunge into the garish day of gallant notoriety and mad expenditure and that daredevil wastefulness peculiar to beauty.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
photographsnounUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfs/
plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
From this reading Her photographs were displayed in shopwindows, and she was mentioned in the papers.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading It was a sudden but decisive start, a plunge into the garish day of gallant notoriety and mad expenditure and that daredevil wastefulness peculiar to beauty.
queennounUS /kwiːn/
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading She at once became queen among the most expensive of her kind.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Thereupon Nana became a smart woman, mistress of all that is foolish and filthy in man, marquise in the ranks of her calling.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
riotnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
salutingverbUS /səˈluːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She at once became queen among the most expensive of her kind.
shopwindows
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her photographs were displayed in shopwindows, and she was mentioned in the papers.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading Thereupon Nana became a smart woman, mistress of all that is foolish and filthy in man, marquise in the ranks of her calling.
smiledverbUS /smaɪld/
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was a sudden but decisive start, a plunge into the garish day of gallant notoriety and mad expenditure and that daredevil wastefulness peculiar to beauty.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading It was a sudden but decisive start, a plunge into the garish day of gallant notoriety and mad expenditure and that daredevil wastefulness peculiar to beauty.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thereupon Nana became a smart woman, mistress of all that is foolish and filthy in man, marquise in the ranks of her calling.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thereupon Nana became a smart woman, mistress of all that is foolish and filthy in man, marquise in the ranks of her calling.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
Thereupon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thereupon Nana became a smart woman, mistress of all that is foolish and filthy in man, marquise in the ranks of her calling.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a sudden but decisive start, a plunge into the garish day of gallant notoriety and mad expenditure and that daredevil wastefulness peculiar to beauty.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
unctionnoun
excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a sudden but decisive start, a plunge into the garish day of gallant notoriety and mad expenditure and that daredevil wastefulness peculiar to beauty.
wastefulnessnounUS /ˈweɪstfəlnəs/
the trait of wasting resources
From this reading It was a sudden but decisive start, a plunge into the garish day of gallant notoriety and mad expenditure and that daredevil wastefulness peculiar to beauty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her photographs were displayed in shopwindows, and she was mentioned in the papers.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Thereupon Nana became a smart woman, mistress of all that is foolish and filthy in man, marquise in the ranks of her calling.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When she drove in her carriage along the boulevards the people would turn and tell one another who that was with all the unction of a nation saluting its sovereign, while the object of their adoration lolled easily back in her diaphanous dresses and smiled gaily under the rain of little golden curls which ran riot above the blue of her made-up eyes and the red of her painted lips.
