used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading They presented themselves in a body at three o'clock in the afternoon and were conducted upstairs by the fluttered Mrs. Larks, who had anticipated them with all the chairs in the jail.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
(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 They presented themselves in a body at three o'clock in the afternoon and were conducted upstairs by the fluttered Mrs. Larks, who had anticipated them with all the chairs in the jail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading They presented themselves in a body at three o'clock in the afternoon and were conducted upstairs by the fluttered Mrs. Larks, who had anticipated them with all the chairs in the jail.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They presented themselves in a body at three o'clock in the afternoon and were conducted upstairs by the fluttered Mrs. Larks, who had anticipated them with all the chairs in the jail.
Balfame
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From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading They crowded into the little sitting-room, and were given time to dispose themselves before the door leading into the bedroom opened and Mrs. Balfame entered.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading They presented themselves in a body at three o'clock in the afternoon and were conducted upstairs by the fluttered Mrs. Larks, who had anticipated them with all the chairs in the jail.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading She bowed composedly and, with a slight diffident smile, walked to the chair reserved for her.
BrooklynnounUS /ˈbrʊklən/
a borough of New York City
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They presented themselves in a body at three o'clock in the afternoon and were conducted upstairs by the fluttered Mrs. Larks, who had anticipated them with all the chairs in the jail.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading She bowed composedly and, with a slight diffident smile, walked to the chair reserved for her.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading They presented themselves in a body at three o'clock in the afternoon and were conducted upstairs by the fluttered Mrs. Larks, who had anticipated them with all the chairs in the jail.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
composedlyadverb
in a self-collected or self-possessed manner
From this reading She bowed composedly and, with a slight diffident smile, walked to the chair reserved for her.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading They presented themselves in a body at three o'clock in the afternoon and were conducted upstairs by the fluttered Mrs. Larks, who had anticipated them with all the chairs in the jail.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
crepenounUS /kreɪp/
paper with a crinkled texture; usually colored and used for decorations
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading They crowded into the little sitting-room, and were given time to dispose themselves before the door leading into the bedroom opened and Mrs. Balfame entered.
Crumley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
the specified day of the month
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
dependingverbUS /dɪˈpendɪŋ/
-ing form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
diffidentadjective
showing modest reserve
From this reading She bowed composedly and, with a slight diffident smile, walked to the chair reserved for her.
disposeverbUS /dɪˈspoʊz/
give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading They crowded into the little sitting-room, and were given time to dispose themselves before the door leading into the bedroom opened and Mrs. Balfame entered.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading They crowded into the little sitting-room, and were given time to dispose themselves before the door leading into the bedroom opened and Mrs. Balfame entered.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading They crowded into the little sitting-room, and were given time to dispose themselves before the door leading into the bedroom opened and Mrs. Balfame entered.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading They presented themselves in a body at three o'clock in the afternoon and were conducted upstairs by the fluttered Mrs. Larks, who had anticipated them with all the chairs in the jail.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
foundernounUS /ˈfaʊndər/
inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
girlhoodnounUS /ˈɡɜːrlhʊd/
the childhood of a girl
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading They crowded into the little sitting-room, and were given time to dispose themselves before the door leading into the bedroom opened and Mrs. Balfame entered.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They presented themselves in a body at three o'clock in the afternoon and were conducted upstairs by the fluttered Mrs. Larks, who had anticipated them with all the chairs in the jail.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
hauntingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪŋ/
continually recurring to the mind
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
interviewedverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuːd/
past form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They crowded into the little sitting-room, and were given time to dispose themselves before the door leading into the bedroom opened and Mrs. Balfame entered.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading They presented themselves in a body at three o'clock in the afternoon and were conducted upstairs by the fluttered Mrs. Larks, who had anticipated them with all the chairs in the jail.
LarksnounUS /lɑːrks/
plural of “lark” — North American songbirds having a yellow breast
From this reading They presented themselves in a body at three o'clock in the afternoon and were conducted upstairs by the fluttered Mrs. Larks, who had anticipated them with all the chairs in the jail.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading They crowded into the little sitting-room, and were given time to dispose themselves before the door leading into the bedroom opened and Mrs. Balfame entered.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They crowded into the little sitting-room, and were given time to dispose themselves before the door leading into the bedroom opened and Mrs. Balfame entered.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
maturitynounUS /məˈtʃʊrəti/
the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading They presented themselves in a body at three o'clock in the afternoon and were conducted upstairs by the fluttered Mrs. Larks, who had anticipated them with all the chairs in the jail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
and nothing more
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading They crowded into the little sitting-room, and were given time to dispose themselves before the door leading into the bedroom opened and Mrs. Balfame entered.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They presented themselves in a body at three o'clock in the afternoon and were conducted upstairs by the fluttered Mrs. Larks, who had anticipated them with all the chairs in the jail.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading She bowed composedly and, with a slight diffident smile, walked to the chair reserved for her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She bowed composedly and, with a slight diffident smile, walked to the chair reserved for her.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
sitting-room
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From this reading They crowded into the little sitting-room, and were given time to dispose themselves before the door leading into the bedroom opened and Mrs. Balfame entered.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading She bowed composedly and, with a slight diffident smile, walked to the chair reserved for her.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She bowed composedly and, with a slight diffident smile, walked to the chair reserved for her.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They presented themselves in a body at three o'clock in the afternoon and were conducted upstairs by the fluttered Mrs. Larks, who had anticipated them with all the chairs in the jail.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They presented themselves in a body at three o'clock in the afternoon and were conducted upstairs by the fluttered Mrs. Larks, who had anticipated them with all the chairs in the jail.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They presented themselves in a body at three o'clock in the afternoon and were conducted upstairs by the fluttered Mrs. Larks, who had anticipated them with all the chairs in the jail.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They crowded into the little sitting-room, and were given time to dispose themselves before the door leading into the bedroom opened and Mrs. Balfame entered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
the act of testing something
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
on a floor above
From this reading They presented themselves in a body at three o'clock in the afternoon and were conducted upstairs by the fluttered Mrs. Larks, who had anticipated them with all the chairs in the jail.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading She bowed composedly and, with a slight diffident smile, walked to the chair reserved for her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
weedsnounUS /wiːdz/
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They presented themselves in a body at three o'clock in the afternoon and were conducted upstairs by the fluttered Mrs. Larks, who had anticipated them with all the chairs in the jail.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
a Caucasian
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
which person or people
From this reading They presented themselves in a body at three o'clock in the afternoon and were conducted upstairs by the fluttered Mrs. Larks, who had anticipated them with all the chairs in the jail.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They presented themselves in a body at three o'clock in the afternoon and were conducted upstairs by the fluttered Mrs. Larks, who had anticipated them with all the chairs in the jail.
Woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
wristsnounUS /rɪsts/
plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
a late time of life
From this reading Her weeds were relieved by white crepe at the neck and wrists, but to two of the newspaper women who had interviewed her a year since as the founder of the Friday and the Country clubs, she had lost her haunting air of girlhood; there was not a line in her beautiful skin nor a gleam of silver in her abundant brown hair, but she had suddenly entered upon the full maturity of her years, and what she may have lost in charm they decided she had gained in subtle force.
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 Three days before the date set for the opening of the trial, Mrs. Balfame deferred to the advice of her counsel and friends and received the women reporters--not only the four depending upon Miss Crumley, but a representative of every Woman's Page in New York and Brooklyn.
