used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHAIN LIGHTNING'S COLLAR The Villa Jasmine, Mrs. Bruce's winter home, stood in a park of palms and shrubbery some two blocks from the Hotel de la Pax.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHAIN LIGHTNING'S COLLAR The Villa Jasmine, Mrs. Bruce's winter home, stood in a park of palms and shrubbery some two blocks from the Hotel de la Pax.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I've done her some rather good lines, if I do say it as shouldn't."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "On what topics?" asked Minot, with a smile.
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading CHAIN LIGHTNING'S COLLAR The Villa Jasmine, Mrs. Bruce's winter home, stood in a park of palms and shrubbery some two blocks from the Hotel de la Pax.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading "You'll enjoy Mrs. Bruce to-night," Paddock confided.
Bruce'snounUS /ˈbruːsəz/
possessive form of “bruce” — Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading CHAIN LIGHTNING'S COLLAR The Villa Jasmine, Mrs. Bruce's winter home, stood in a park of palms and shrubbery some two blocks from the Hotel de la Pax.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading CHAIN LIGHTNING'S COLLAR The Villa Jasmine, Mrs. Bruce's winter home, stood in a park of palms and shrubbery some two blocks from the Hotel de la Pax.
COLLARnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading CHAIN LIGHTNING'S COLLAR The Villa Jasmine, Mrs. Bruce's winter home, stood in a park of palms and shrubbery some two blocks from the Hotel de la Pax.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Mr. Minot walked thither that evening in the resplendent company of Jack Paddock.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading "You'll enjoy Mrs. Bruce to-night," Paddock confided.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading CHAIN LIGHTNING'S COLLAR The Villa Jasmine, Mrs. Bruce's winter home, stood in a park of palms and shrubbery some two blocks from the Hotel de la Pax.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I've done her some rather good lines, if I do say it as shouldn't."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "I've done her some rather good lines, if I do say it as shouldn't."
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "You'll enjoy Mrs. Bruce to-night," Paddock confided.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Mr. Minot walked thither that evening in the resplendent company of Jack Paddock.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CHAIN LIGHTNING'S COLLAR The Villa Jasmine, Mrs. Bruce's winter home, stood in a park of palms and shrubbery some two blocks from the Hotel de la Pax.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I've done her some rather good lines, if I do say it as shouldn't."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I've done her some rather good lines, if I do say it as shouldn't."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading CHAIN LIGHTNING'S COLLAR The Villa Jasmine, Mrs. Bruce's winter home, stood in a park of palms and shrubbery some two blocks from the Hotel de la Pax.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading CHAIN LIGHTNING'S COLLAR The Villa Jasmine, Mrs. Bruce's winter home, stood in a park of palms and shrubbery some two blocks from the Hotel de la Pax.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I've done her some rather good lines, if I do say it as shouldn't."
I've
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From this reading "I've done her some rather good lines, if I do say it as shouldn't."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I've done her some rather good lines, if I do say it as shouldn't."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHAIN LIGHTNING'S COLLAR The Villa Jasmine, Mrs. Bruce's winter home, stood in a park of palms and shrubbery some two blocks from the Hotel de la Pax.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I've done her some rather good lines, if I do say it as shouldn't."
a small worthless amount
From this reading Mr. Minot walked thither that evening in the resplendent company of Jack Paddock.
JasminenounUS /ˈdʒæzmən/
any of several shrubs and vines of the genus Jasminum chiefly native to Asia
From this reading CHAIN LIGHTNING'S COLLAR The Villa Jasmine, Mrs. Bruce's winter home, stood in a park of palms and shrubbery some two blocks from the Hotel de la Pax.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading CHAIN LIGHTNING'S COLLAR The Villa Jasmine, Mrs. Bruce's winter home, stood in a park of palms and shrubbery some two blocks from the Hotel de la Pax.
LIGHTNING'S
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From this reading CHAIN LIGHTNING'S COLLAR The Villa Jasmine, Mrs. Bruce's winter home, stood in a park of palms and shrubbery some two blocks from the Hotel de la Pax.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading "I've done her some rather good lines, if I do say it as shouldn't."
Minot
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From this reading Mr. Minot walked thither that evening in the resplendent company of Jack Paddock.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Minot walked thither that evening in the resplendent company of Jack Paddock.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading CHAIN LIGHTNING'S COLLAR The Villa Jasmine, Mrs. Bruce's winter home, stood in a park of palms and shrubbery some two blocks from the Hotel de la Pax.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHAIN LIGHTNING'S COLLAR The Villa Jasmine, Mrs. Bruce's winter home, stood in a park of palms and shrubbery some two blocks from the Hotel de la Pax.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "On what topics?" asked Minot, with a smile.
PaddocknounUS /ˈpædək/
pen where racehorses are saddled and paraded before a race
From this reading Mr. Minot walked thither that evening in the resplendent company of Jack Paddock.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading CHAIN LIGHTNING'S COLLAR The Villa Jasmine, Mrs. Bruce's winter home, stood in a park of palms and shrubbery some two blocks from the Hotel de la Pax.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading CHAIN LIGHTNING'S COLLAR The Villa Jasmine, Mrs. Bruce's winter home, stood in a park of palms and shrubbery some two blocks from the Hotel de la Pax.
PaxnounUS /pæks/
(Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist
From this reading CHAIN LIGHTNING'S COLLAR The Villa Jasmine, Mrs. Bruce's winter home, stood in a park of palms and shrubbery some two blocks from the Hotel de la Pax.
on the contrary
From this reading "I've done her some rather good lines, if I do say it as shouldn't."
resplendentadjectiveUS /riˈsplendənt/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Mr. Minot walked thither that evening in the resplendent company of Jack Paddock.
express in words
From this reading "I've done her some rather good lines, if I do say it as shouldn't."
shouldn't
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From this reading "I've done her some rather good lines, if I do say it as shouldn't."
shrubberynounUS /ˈʃrʌbəri/
an area where a number of shrubs are planted
From this reading CHAIN LIGHTNING'S COLLAR The Villa Jasmine, Mrs. Bruce's winter home, stood in a park of palms and shrubbery some two blocks from the Hotel de la Pax.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "On what topics?" asked Minot, with a smile.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading CHAIN LIGHTNING'S COLLAR The Villa Jasmine, Mrs. Bruce's winter home, stood in a park of palms and shrubbery some two blocks from the Hotel de la Pax.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading CHAIN LIGHTNING'S COLLAR The Villa Jasmine, Mrs. Bruce's winter home, stood in a park of palms and shrubbery some two blocks from the Hotel de la Pax.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Minot walked thither that evening in the resplendent company of Jack Paddock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHAIN LIGHTNING'S COLLAR The Villa Jasmine, Mrs. Bruce's winter home, stood in a park of palms and shrubbery some two blocks from the Hotel de la Pax.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Mr. Minot walked thither that evening in the resplendent company of Jack Paddock.
to-night
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From this reading "You'll enjoy Mrs. Bruce to-night," Paddock confided.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "On what topics?" asked Minot, with a smile.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading CHAIN LIGHTNING'S COLLAR The Villa Jasmine, Mrs. Bruce's winter home, stood in a park of palms and shrubbery some two blocks from the Hotel de la Pax.
VillanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading CHAIN LIGHTNING'S COLLAR The Villa Jasmine, Mrs. Bruce's winter home, stood in a park of palms and shrubbery some two blocks from the Hotel de la Pax.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Mr. Minot walked thither that evening in the resplendent company of Jack Paddock.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "On what topics?" asked Minot, with a smile.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading CHAIN LIGHTNING'S COLLAR The Villa Jasmine, Mrs. Bruce's winter home, stood in a park of palms and shrubbery some two blocks from the Hotel de la Pax.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "On what topics?" asked Minot, with a smile.
You'll
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From this reading "You'll enjoy Mrs. Bruce to-night," Paddock confided.
