used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her distinguished bearing and captivating manners were so infectious that, before she had been in San Gabriel a week, she was the recognized authority of the hotel.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading Each year found her alert, substituting new images for those cast down, and, withal, grading so ingeniously the declivities of time, that the world failed to detect the skillful engineering, because for her there had been none of those abrupt drops so disastrous to the grace of womanhood.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading For this reason she was perpetually surrounded by young people, who referred to her upon all questions, accepting her decree as preeminent.
how long something has existed
From this reading She was always in sympathy with the age.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Each year found her alert, substituting new images for those cast down, and, withal, grading so ingeniously the declivities of time, that the world failed to detect the skillful engineering, because for her there had been none of those abrupt drops so disastrous to the grace of womanhood.
(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 For this reason she was perpetually surrounded by young people, who referred to her upon all questions, accepting her decree as preeminent.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She was always in sympathy with the age.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Each year found her alert, substituting new images for those cast down, and, withal, grading so ingeniously the declivities of time, that the world failed to detect the skillful engineering, because for her there had been none of those abrupt drops so disastrous to the grace of womanhood.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For this reason she was perpetually surrounded by young people, who referred to her upon all questions, accepting her decree as preeminent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Sanderson, at the various stations of her social pilgrimage, had managed to create fresh enthusiasms for every shrine.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Her distinguished bearing and captivating manners were so infectious that, before she had been in San Gabriel a week, she was the recognized authority of the hotel.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Her distinguished bearing and captivating manners were so infectious that, before she had been in San Gabriel a week, she was the recognized authority of the hotel.
for the reason that
From this reading Each year found her alert, substituting new images for those cast down, and, withal, grading so ingeniously the declivities of time, that the world failed to detect the skillful engineering, because for her there had been none of those abrupt drops so disastrous to the grace of womanhood.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Each year found her alert, substituting new images for those cast down, and, withal, grading so ingeniously the declivities of time, that the world failed to detect the skillful engineering, because for her there had been none of those abrupt drops so disastrous to the grace of womanhood.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Her distinguished bearing and captivating manners were so infectious that, before she had been in San Gabriel a week, she was the recognized authority of the hotel.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For this reason she was perpetually surrounded by young people, who referred to her upon all questions, accepting her decree as preeminent.
captivatingadjectiveUS /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪŋ/
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading Her distinguished bearing and captivating manners were so infectious that, before she had been in San Gabriel a week, she was the recognized authority of the hotel.
put or send forth
From this reading Each year found her alert, substituting new images for those cast down, and, withal, grading so ingeniously the declivities of time, that the world failed to detect the skillful engineering, because for her there had been none of those abrupt drops so disastrous to the grace of womanhood.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Mrs. Sanderson, at the various stations of her social pilgrimage, had managed to create fresh enthusiasms for every shrine.
declivities
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From this reading Each year found her alert, substituting new images for those cast down, and, withal, grading so ingeniously the declivities of time, that the world failed to detect the skillful engineering, because for her there had been none of those abrupt drops so disastrous to the grace of womanhood.
decreeverbUS /dɪˈkriː/
issue a decree
From this reading For this reason she was perpetually surrounded by young people, who referred to her upon all questions, accepting her decree as preeminent.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Each year found her alert, substituting new images for those cast down, and, withal, grading so ingeniously the declivities of time, that the world failed to detect the skillful engineering, because for her there had been none of those abrupt drops so disastrous to the grace of womanhood.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading Each year found her alert, substituting new images for those cast down, and, withal, grading so ingeniously the declivities of time, that the world failed to detect the skillful engineering, because for her there had been none of those abrupt drops so disastrous to the grace of womanhood.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Her distinguished bearing and captivating manners were so infectious that, before she had been in San Gabriel a week, she was the recognized authority of the hotel.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Each year found her alert, substituting new images for those cast down, and, withal, grading so ingeniously the declivities of time, that the world failed to detect the skillful engineering, because for her there had been none of those abrupt drops so disastrous to the grace of womanhood.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading Each year found her alert, substituting new images for those cast down, and, withal, grading so ingeniously the declivities of time, that the world failed to detect the skillful engineering, because for her there had been none of those abrupt drops so disastrous to the grace of womanhood.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each year found her alert, substituting new images for those cast down, and, withal, grading so ingeniously the declivities of time, that the world failed to detect the skillful engineering, because for her there had been none of those abrupt drops so disastrous to the grace of womanhood.
engineeringnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrɪŋ/
the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry
From this reading Each year found her alert, substituting new images for those cast down, and, withal, grading so ingeniously the declivities of time, that the world failed to detect the skillful engineering, because for her there had been none of those abrupt drops so disastrous to the grace of womanhood.
enthusiasmsnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəmz/
plural of “enthusiasm” — a feeling of excitement
From this reading Mrs. Sanderson, at the various stations of her social pilgrimage, had managed to create fresh enthusiasms for every shrine.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mrs. Sanderson, at the various stations of her social pilgrimage, had managed to create fresh enthusiasms for every shrine.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Each year found her alert, substituting new images for those cast down, and, withal, grading so ingeniously the declivities of time, that the world failed to detect the skillful engineering, because for her there had been none of those abrupt drops so disastrous to the grace of womanhood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Sanderson, at the various stations of her social pilgrimage, had managed to create fresh enthusiasms for every shrine.
set up or found
From this reading Each year found her alert, substituting new images for those cast down, and, withal, grading so ingeniously the declivities of time, that the world failed to detect the skillful engineering, because for her there had been none of those abrupt drops so disastrous to the grace of womanhood.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Mrs. Sanderson, at the various stations of her social pilgrimage, had managed to create fresh enthusiasms for every shrine.
GabrielnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading Her distinguished bearing and captivating manners were so infectious that, before she had been in San Gabriel a week, she was the recognized authority of the hotel.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Each year found her alert, substituting new images for those cast down, and, withal, grading so ingeniously the declivities of time, that the world failed to detect the skillful engineering, because for her there had been none of those abrupt drops so disastrous to the grace of womanhood.
gradingnounUS /ˈɡreɪdɪŋ/
the act of arranging in a graduated series
From this reading Each year found her alert, substituting new images for those cast down, and, withal, grading so ingeniously the declivities of time, that the world failed to detect the skillful engineering, because for her there had been none of those abrupt drops so disastrous to the grace of womanhood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Sanderson, at the various stations of her social pilgrimage, had managed to create fresh enthusiasms for every shrine.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Sanderson, at the various stations of her social pilgrimage, had managed to create fresh enthusiasms for every shrine.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Her distinguished bearing and captivating manners were so infectious that, before she had been in San Gabriel a week, she was the recognized authority of the hotel.
imagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/
plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation
From this reading Each year found her alert, substituting new images for those cast down, and, withal, grading so ingeniously the declivities of time, that the world failed to detect the skillful engineering, because for her there had been none of those abrupt drops so disastrous to the grace of womanhood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was always in sympathy with the age.
infectiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfekʃəs/
caused by infection or capable of causing infection
From this reading Her distinguished bearing and captivating manners were so infectious that, before she had been in San Gabriel a week, she was the recognized authority of the hotel.
ingeniouslyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʒiːnjəsli/
in an ingenious manner
From this reading Each year found her alert, substituting new images for those cast down, and, withal, grading so ingeniously the declivities of time, that the world failed to detect the skillful engineering, because for her there had been none of those abrupt drops so disastrous to the grace of womanhood.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Mrs. Sanderson, at the various stations of her social pilgrimage, had managed to create fresh enthusiasms for every shrine.
social deportment
From this reading Her distinguished bearing and captivating manners were so infectious that, before she had been in San Gabriel a week, she was the recognized authority of the hotel.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Sanderson, at the various stations of her social pilgrimage, had managed to create fresh enthusiasms for every shrine.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Each year found her alert, substituting new images for those cast down, and, withal, grading so ingeniously the declivities of time, that the world failed to detect the skillful engineering, because for her there had been none of those abrupt drops so disastrous to the grace of womanhood.
not one, and not any
From this reading Each year found her alert, substituting new images for those cast down, and, withal, grading so ingeniously the declivities of time, that the world failed to detect the skillful engineering, because for her there had been none of those abrupt drops so disastrous to the grace of womanhood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Sanderson, at the various stations of her social pilgrimage, had managed to create fresh enthusiasms for every shrine.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading For this reason she was perpetually surrounded by young people, who referred to her upon all questions, accepting her decree as preeminent.
perpetuallyadverbUS /pərˈpetʃuːəli/
everlastingly; for all time
From this reading For this reason she was perpetually surrounded by young people, who referred to her upon all questions, accepting her decree as preeminent.
pilgrimagenounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/
a journey to a sacred place
From this reading Mrs. Sanderson, at the various stations of her social pilgrimage, had managed to create fresh enthusiasms for every shrine.
preeminentadjectiveUS /priˈemənənt/
greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement
From this reading For this reason she was perpetually surrounded by young people, who referred to her upon all questions, accepting her decree as preeminent.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading For this reason she was perpetually surrounded by young people, who referred to her upon all questions, accepting her decree as preeminent.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For this reason she was perpetually surrounded by young people, who referred to her upon all questions, accepting her decree as preeminent.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Her distinguished bearing and captivating manners were so infectious that, before she had been in San Gabriel a week, she was the recognized authority of the hotel.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading For this reason she was perpetually surrounded by young people, who referred to her upon all questions, accepting her decree as preeminent.
San
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From this reading Her distinguished bearing and captivating manners were so infectious that, before she had been in San Gabriel a week, she was the recognized authority of the hotel.
Sanderson
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From this reading Mrs. Sanderson, at the various stations of her social pilgrimage, had managed to create fresh enthusiasms for every shrine.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was always in sympathy with the age.
shrinenounUS /ʃraɪn/
a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
From this reading Mrs. Sanderson, at the various stations of her social pilgrimage, had managed to create fresh enthusiasms for every shrine.
skillfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɪlfəl/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Each year found her alert, substituting new images for those cast down, and, withal, grading so ingeniously the declivities of time, that the world failed to detect the skillful engineering, because for her there had been none of those abrupt drops so disastrous to the grace of womanhood.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Each year found her alert, substituting new images for those cast down, and, withal, grading so ingeniously the declivities of time, that the world failed to detect the skillful engineering, because for her there had been none of those abrupt drops so disastrous to the grace of womanhood.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Mrs. Sanderson, at the various stations of her social pilgrimage, had managed to create fresh enthusiasms for every shrine.
stationsnounUS /ˈsteɪʃənz/
(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary
From this reading Mrs. Sanderson, at the various stations of her social pilgrimage, had managed to create fresh enthusiasms for every shrine.
substitutingnounUS /ˈsʌbstɪtuːtɪŋ/
working as a substitute for someone who is ill or on leave of absence
From this reading Each year found her alert, substituting new images for those cast down, and, withal, grading so ingeniously the declivities of time, that the world failed to detect the skillful engineering, because for her there had been none of those abrupt drops so disastrous to the grace of womanhood.
confined on all sides
From this reading For this reason she was perpetually surrounded by young people, who referred to her upon all questions, accepting her decree as preeminent.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading She was always in sympathy with the age.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Each year found her alert, substituting new images for those cast down, and, withal, grading so ingeniously the declivities of time, that the world failed to detect the skillful engineering, because for her there had been none of those abrupt drops so disastrous to the grace of womanhood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Sanderson, at the various stations of her social pilgrimage, had managed to create fresh enthusiasms for every shrine.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Each year found her alert, substituting new images for those cast down, and, withal, grading so ingeniously the declivities of time, that the world failed to detect the skillful engineering, because for her there had been none of those abrupt drops so disastrous to the grace of womanhood.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this reason she was perpetually surrounded by young people, who referred to her upon all questions, accepting her decree as preeminent.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Each year found her alert, substituting new images for those cast down, and, withal, grading so ingeniously the declivities of time, that the world failed to detect the skillful engineering, because for her there had been none of those abrupt drops so disastrous to the grace of womanhood.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Each year found her alert, substituting new images for those cast down, and, withal, grading so ingeniously the declivities of time, that the world failed to detect the skillful engineering, because for her there had been none of those abrupt drops so disastrous to the grace of womanhood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Sanderson, at the various stations of her social pilgrimage, had managed to create fresh enthusiasms for every shrine.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For this reason she was perpetually surrounded by young people, who referred to her upon all questions, accepting her decree as preeminent.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Mrs. Sanderson, at the various stations of her social pilgrimage, had managed to create fresh enthusiasms for every shrine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was always in sympathy with the age.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Her distinguished bearing and captivating manners were so infectious that, before she had been in San Gabriel a week, she was the recognized authority of the hotel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her distinguished bearing and captivating manners were so infectious that, before she had been in San Gabriel a week, she was the recognized authority of the hotel.
which person or people
From this reading For this reason she was perpetually surrounded by young people, who referred to her upon all questions, accepting her decree as preeminent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was always in sympathy with the age.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Each year found her alert, substituting new images for those cast down, and, withal, grading so ingeniously the declivities of time, that the world failed to detect the skillful engineering, because for her there had been none of those abrupt drops so disastrous to the grace of womanhood.
womanhoodnounUS /ˈwʊmənhʊd/
the state of being an adult woman
From this reading Each year found her alert, substituting new images for those cast down, and, withal, grading so ingeniously the declivities of time, that the world failed to detect the skillful engineering, because for her there had been none of those abrupt drops so disastrous to the grace of womanhood.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Each year found her alert, substituting new images for those cast down, and, withal, grading so ingeniously the declivities of time, that the world failed to detect the skillful engineering, because for her there had been none of those abrupt drops so disastrous to the grace of womanhood.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Each year found her alert, substituting new images for those cast down, and, withal, grading so ingeniously the declivities of time, that the world failed to detect the skillful engineering, because for her there had been none of those abrupt drops so disastrous to the grace of womanhood.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading For this reason she was perpetually surrounded by young people, who referred to her upon all questions, accepting her decree as preeminent.
