used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She knew the Travelers were holding a social session in Leila’s and Vera’s room and somberly envied them their fun.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She had thoroughly enjoyed herself in New York after Mrs. Gaylord, Leslie’s chaperon, had appeared at the Essenden, the apartment hotel in which Leslie had engaged the Dresden suite of rooms.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Leslie, too, had been more agreeable during that short, blissful two weeks of fine dressing, expensive dinners, luncheons and theatres than Doris had known her to be either before or since the vacation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DARK TOWER Doris Monroe had seen Marjorie and Jerry in the dining room of Wayland Hall that evening.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading She had thoroughly enjoyed herself in New York after Mrs. Gaylord, Leslie’s chaperon, had appeared at the Essenden, the apartment hotel in which Leslie had engaged the Dresden suite of rooms.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She had thoroughly enjoyed herself in New York after Mrs. Gaylord, Leslie’s chaperon, had appeared at the Essenden, the apartment hotel in which Leslie had engaged the Dresden suite of rooms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had thoroughly enjoyed herself in New York after Mrs. Gaylord, Leslie’s chaperon, had appeared at the Essenden, the apartment hotel in which Leslie had engaged the Dresden suite of rooms.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Leslie, too, had been more agreeable during that short, blissful two weeks of fine dressing, expensive dinners, luncheons and theatres than Doris had known her to be either before or since the vacation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Things had been distressingly dull for her since her return from the holiday vacation spent with Leslie Cairns in New York.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Leslie, too, had been more agreeable during that short, blissful two weeks of fine dressing, expensive dinners, luncheons and theatres than Doris had known her to be either before or since the vacation.
blissfuladjectiveUS /ˈblɪsfəl/
completely happy and contented
From this reading Leslie, too, had been more agreeable during that short, blissful two weeks of fine dressing, expensive dinners, luncheons and theatres than Doris had known her to be either before or since the vacation.
CairnsnounUS /kernz/
plural of “cairn” — a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path
From this reading Things had been distressingly dull for her since her return from the holiday vacation spent with Leslie Cairns in New York.
chaperonnoun
one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
From this reading She had thoroughly enjoyed herself in New York after Mrs. Gaylord, Leslie’s chaperon, had appeared at the Essenden, the apartment hotel in which Leslie had engaged the Dresden suite of rooms.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE DARK TOWER Doris Monroe had seen Marjorie and Jerry in the dining room of Wayland Hall that evening.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading THE DARK TOWER Doris Monroe had seen Marjorie and Jerry in the dining room of Wayland Hall that evening.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Leslie, too, had been more agreeable during that short, blissful two weeks of fine dressing, expensive dinners, luncheons and theatres than Doris had known her to be either before or since the vacation.
distressinglyadverbUS /dɪˈstresɪŋli/
unpleasantly
From this reading Things had been distressingly dull for her since her return from the holiday vacation spent with Leslie Cairns in New York.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading THE DARK TOWER Doris Monroe had seen Marjorie and Jerry in the dining room of Wayland Hall that evening.
DresdennounUS /ˈdrezdɪn/
a city in southeastern Germany on the Elbe River; it was almost totally destroyed by British air raids in 1945
From this reading She had thoroughly enjoyed herself in New York after Mrs. Gaylord, Leslie’s chaperon, had appeared at the Essenden, the apartment hotel in which Leslie had engaged the Dresden suite of rooms.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Leslie, too, had been more agreeable during that short, blissful two weeks of fine dressing, expensive dinners, luncheons and theatres than Doris had known her to be either before or since the vacation.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Things had been distressingly dull for her since her return from the holiday vacation spent with Leslie Cairns in New York.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Leslie, too, had been more agreeable during that short, blissful two weeks of fine dressing, expensive dinners, luncheons and theatres than Doris had known her to be either before or since the vacation.
one or the other of two
From this reading Leslie, too, had been more agreeable during that short, blissful two weeks of fine dressing, expensive dinners, luncheons and theatres than Doris had known her to be either before or since the vacation.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading She had thoroughly enjoyed herself in New York after Mrs. Gaylord, Leslie’s chaperon, had appeared at the Essenden, the apartment hotel in which Leslie had engaged the Dresden suite of rooms.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading She had thoroughly enjoyed herself in New York after Mrs. Gaylord, Leslie’s chaperon, had appeared at the Essenden, the apartment hotel in which Leslie had engaged the Dresden suite of rooms.
enviedverbUS /ˈenvid/
inflected form of “envy” — feel envious towards; admire enviously
From this reading She knew the Travelers were holding a social session in Leila’s and Vera’s room and somberly envied them their fun.
Essenden
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From this reading She had thoroughly enjoyed herself in New York after Mrs. Gaylord, Leslie’s chaperon, had appeared at the Essenden, the apartment hotel in which Leslie had engaged the Dresden suite of rooms.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE DARK TOWER Doris Monroe had seen Marjorie and Jerry in the dining room of Wayland Hall that evening.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading Leslie, too, had been more agreeable during that short, blissful two weeks of fine dressing, expensive dinners, luncheons and theatres than Doris had known her to be either before or since the vacation.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Leslie, too, had been more agreeable during that short, blissful two weeks of fine dressing, expensive dinners, luncheons and theatres than Doris had known her to be either before or since the vacation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Things had been distressingly dull for her since her return from the holiday vacation spent with Leslie Cairns in New York.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Things had been distressingly dull for her since her return from the holiday vacation spent with Leslie Cairns in New York.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading She knew the Travelers were holding a social session in Leila’s and Vera’s room and somberly envied them their fun.
Gaylord
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From this reading She had thoroughly enjoyed herself in New York after Mrs. Gaylord, Leslie’s chaperon, had appeared at the Essenden, the apartment hotel in which Leslie had engaged the Dresden suite of rooms.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE DARK TOWER Doris Monroe had seen Marjorie and Jerry in the dining room of Wayland Hall that evening.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE DARK TOWER Doris Monroe had seen Marjorie and Jerry in the dining room of Wayland Hall that evening.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Things had been distressingly dull for her since her return from the holiday vacation spent with Leslie Cairns in New York.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had thoroughly enjoyed herself in New York after Mrs. Gaylord, Leslie’s chaperon, had appeared at the Essenden, the apartment hotel in which Leslie had engaged the Dresden suite of rooms.
the act of retaining something
From this reading She knew the Travelers were holding a social session in Leila’s and Vera’s room and somberly envied them their fun.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Things had been distressingly dull for her since her return from the holiday vacation spent with Leslie Cairns in New York.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading She had thoroughly enjoyed herself in New York after Mrs. Gaylord, Leslie’s chaperon, had appeared at the Essenden, the apartment hotel in which Leslie had engaged the Dresden suite of rooms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DARK TOWER Doris Monroe had seen Marjorie and Jerry in the dining room of Wayland Hall that evening.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading THE DARK TOWER Doris Monroe had seen Marjorie and Jerry in the dining room of Wayland Hall that evening.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew the Travelers were holding a social session in Leila’s and Vera’s room and somberly envied them their fun.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Leslie, too, had been more agreeable during that short, blissful two weeks of fine dressing, expensive dinners, luncheons and theatres than Doris had known her to be either before or since the vacation.
Leila's
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From this reading She knew the Travelers were holding a social session in Leila’s and Vera’s room and somberly envied them their fun.
Leslie
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From this reading Things had been distressingly dull for her since her return from the holiday vacation spent with Leslie Cairns in New York.
Leslie's
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From this reading She had thoroughly enjoyed herself in New York after Mrs. Gaylord, Leslie’s chaperon, had appeared at the Essenden, the apartment hotel in which Leslie had engaged the Dresden suite of rooms.
luncheonsnounUS /ˈlʌntʃənz/
plural of “luncheon” — a midday meal
From this reading Leslie, too, had been more agreeable during that short, blissful two weeks of fine dressing, expensive dinners, luncheons and theatres than Doris had known her to be either before or since the vacation.
Marjorie
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From this reading THE DARK TOWER Doris Monroe had seen Marjorie and Jerry in the dining room of Wayland Hall that evening.
MonroenounUS /mənˈroʊ/
United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)
From this reading THE DARK TOWER Doris Monroe had seen Marjorie and Jerry in the dining room of Wayland Hall that evening.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Leslie, too, had been more agreeable during that short, blissful two weeks of fine dressing, expensive dinners, luncheons and theatres than Doris had known her to be either before or since the vacation.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She had thoroughly enjoyed herself in New York after Mrs. Gaylord, Leslie’s chaperon, had appeared at the Essenden, the apartment hotel in which Leslie had engaged the Dresden suite of rooms.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Things had been distressingly dull for her since her return from the holiday vacation spent with Leslie Cairns in New York.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DARK TOWER Doris Monroe had seen Marjorie and Jerry in the dining room of Wayland Hall that evening.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Leslie, too, had been more agreeable during that short, blissful two weeks of fine dressing, expensive dinners, luncheons and theatres than Doris had known her to be either before or since the vacation.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Things had been distressingly dull for her since her return from the holiday vacation spent with Leslie Cairns in New York.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE DARK TOWER Doris Monroe had seen Marjorie and Jerry in the dining room of Wayland Hall that evening.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading She had thoroughly enjoyed herself in New York after Mrs. Gaylord, Leslie’s chaperon, had appeared at the Essenden, the apartment hotel in which Leslie had engaged the Dresden suite of rooms.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE DARK TOWER Doris Monroe had seen Marjorie and Jerry in the dining room of Wayland Hall that evening.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading She knew the Travelers were holding a social session in Leila’s and Vera’s room and somberly envied them their fun.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew the Travelers were holding a social session in Leila’s and Vera’s room and somberly envied them their fun.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Leslie, too, had been more agreeable during that short, blissful two weeks of fine dressing, expensive dinners, luncheons and theatres than Doris had known her to be either before or since the vacation.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Things had been distressingly dull for her since her return from the holiday vacation spent with Leslie Cairns in New York.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading She knew the Travelers were holding a social session in Leila’s and Vera’s room and somberly envied them their fun.
somberlyadverbUS /ˈsɑːmbərli/
in a somber manner
From this reading She knew the Travelers were holding a social session in Leila’s and Vera’s room and somberly envied them their fun.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Things had been distressingly dull for her since her return from the holiday vacation spent with Leslie Cairns in New York.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading She had thoroughly enjoyed herself in New York after Mrs. Gaylord, Leslie’s chaperon, had appeared at the Essenden, the apartment hotel in which Leslie had engaged the Dresden suite of rooms.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Leslie, too, had been more agreeable during that short, blissful two weeks of fine dressing, expensive dinners, luncheons and theatres than Doris had known her to be either before or since the vacation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DARK TOWER Doris Monroe had seen Marjorie and Jerry in the dining room of Wayland Hall that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DARK TOWER Doris Monroe had seen Marjorie and Jerry in the dining room of Wayland Hall that evening.
theatresnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Leslie, too, had been more agreeable during that short, blissful two weeks of fine dressing, expensive dinners, luncheons and theatres than Doris had known her to be either before or since the vacation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She knew the Travelers were holding a social session in Leila’s and Vera’s room and somberly envied them their fun.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She knew the Travelers were holding a social session in Leila’s and Vera’s room and somberly envied them their fun.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Things had been distressingly dull for her since her return from the holiday vacation spent with Leslie Cairns in New York.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading She had thoroughly enjoyed herself in New York after Mrs. Gaylord, Leslie’s chaperon, had appeared at the Essenden, the apartment hotel in which Leslie had engaged the Dresden suite of rooms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Leslie, too, had been more agreeable during that short, blissful two weeks of fine dressing, expensive dinners, luncheons and theatres than Doris had known her to be either before or since the vacation.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Leslie, too, had been more agreeable during that short, blissful two weeks of fine dressing, expensive dinners, luncheons and theatres than Doris had known her to be either before or since the vacation.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading THE DARK TOWER Doris Monroe had seen Marjorie and Jerry in the dining room of Wayland Hall that evening.
TravelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading She knew the Travelers were holding a social session in Leila’s and Vera’s room and somberly envied them their fun.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Leslie, too, had been more agreeable during that short, blissful two weeks of fine dressing, expensive dinners, luncheons and theatres than Doris had known her to be either before or since the vacation.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Things had been distressingly dull for her since her return from the holiday vacation spent with Leslie Cairns in New York.
Vera's
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From this reading She knew the Travelers were holding a social session in Leila’s and Vera’s room and somberly envied them their fun.
WaylandnounUS /ˈweɪlənd/
(European mythology) a supernatural smith and king of the elves; identified with Norse Volund
From this reading THE DARK TOWER Doris Monroe had seen Marjorie and Jerry in the dining room of Wayland Hall that evening.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Leslie, too, had been more agreeable during that short, blissful two weeks of fine dressing, expensive dinners, luncheons and theatres than Doris had known her to be either before or since the vacation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She knew the Travelers were holding a social session in Leila’s and Vera’s room and somberly envied them their fun.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had thoroughly enjoyed herself in New York after Mrs. Gaylord, Leslie’s chaperon, had appeared at the Essenden, the apartment hotel in which Leslie had engaged the Dresden suite of rooms.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Things had been distressingly dull for her since her return from the holiday vacation spent with Leslie Cairns in New York.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Things had been distressingly dull for her since her return from the holiday vacation spent with Leslie Cairns in New York.
