used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was not over seventeen, a trifle above medium height, with a brilliant complexion, luxuriant chestnut hair and large gray eyes, that flashed like diamonds as she glanced at him carelessly.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading She was not over seventeen, a trifle above medium height, with a brilliant complexion, luxuriant chestnut hair and large gray eyes, that flashed like diamonds as she glanced at him carelessly.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Howard Everett, musical critic for the New York _Star_, was just entering the office of his friend, Manager Graham, when he stopped and almost stared at the young lady who was emerging.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Howard Everett, musical critic for the New York _Star_, was just entering the office of his friend, Manager Graham, when he stopped and almost stared at the young lady who was emerging.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was not over seventeen, a trifle above medium height, with a brilliant complexion, luxuriant chestnut hair and large gray eyes, that flashed like diamonds as she glanced at him carelessly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Howard Everett, musical critic for the New York _Star_, was just entering the office of his friend, Manager Graham, when he stopped and almost stared at the young lady who was emerging.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading She was by far the most beautiful girl that Everett had ever seen, and that was saying much, for the critic had traveled extensively.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading She was not over seventeen, a trifle above medium height, with a brilliant complexion, luxuriant chestnut hair and large gray eyes, that flashed like diamonds as she glanced at him carelessly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was by far the most beautiful girl that Everett had ever seen, and that was saying much, for the critic had traveled extensively.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading She was not over seventeen, a trifle above medium height, with a brilliant complexion, luxuriant chestnut hair and large gray eyes, that flashed like diamonds as she glanced at him carelessly.
chestnutadjectiveUS /ˈtʃesnʌt/
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading She was not over seventeen, a trifle above medium height, with a brilliant complexion, luxuriant chestnut hair and large gray eyes, that flashed like diamonds as she glanced at him carelessly.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading She was not over seventeen, a trifle above medium height, with a brilliant complexion, luxuriant chestnut hair and large gray eyes, that flashed like diamonds as she glanced at him carelessly.
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading Howard Everett, musical critic for the New York _Star_, was just entering the office of his friend, Manager Graham, when he stopped and almost stared at the young lady who was emerging.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading “ILA DE PARLOA.”
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading She was not over seventeen, a trifle above medium height, with a brilliant complexion, luxuriant chestnut hair and large gray eyes, that flashed like diamonds as she glanced at him carelessly.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Everett gave a long, low whistle to relieve his feelings, then threw open the door and rushed into the office.
emergingadjectiveUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/
coming to maturity
From this reading Howard Everett, musical critic for the New York _Star_, was just entering the office of his friend, Manager Graham, when he stopped and almost stared at the young lady who was emerging.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Howard Everett, musical critic for the New York _Star_, was just entering the office of his friend, Manager Graham, when he stopped and almost stared at the young lady who was emerging.
at any time
From this reading She was by far the most beautiful girl that Everett had ever seen, and that was saying much, for the critic had traveled extensively.
Everett
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From this reading Howard Everett, musical critic for the New York _Star_, was just entering the office of his friend, Manager Graham, when he stopped and almost stared at the young lady who was emerging.
extensivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈstensɪvli/
in a widespread way
From this reading She was by far the most beautiful girl that Everett had ever seen, and that was saying much, for the critic had traveled extensively.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She was not over seventeen, a trifle above medium height, with a brilliant complexion, luxuriant chestnut hair and large gray eyes, that flashed like diamonds as she glanced at him carelessly.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She was by far the most beautiful girl that Everett had ever seen, and that was saying much, for the critic had traveled extensively.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Everett gave a long, low whistle to relieve his feelings, then threw open the door and rushed into the office.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading She was not over seventeen, a trifle above medium height, with a brilliant complexion, luxuriant chestnut hair and large gray eyes, that flashed like diamonds as she glanced at him carelessly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Howard Everett, musical critic for the New York _Star_, was just entering the office of his friend, Manager Graham, when he stopped and almost stared at the young lady who was emerging.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Howard Everett, musical critic for the New York _Star_, was just entering the office of his friend, Manager Graham, when he stopped and almost stared at the young lady who was emerging.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Everett gave a long, low whistle to relieve his feelings, then threw open the door and rushed into the office.
a young female
From this reading She was by far the most beautiful girl that Everett had ever seen, and that was saying much, for the critic had traveled extensively.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading She was not over seventeen, a trifle above medium height, with a brilliant complexion, luxuriant chestnut hair and large gray eyes, that flashed like diamonds as she glanced at him carelessly.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading Howard Everett, musical critic for the New York _Star_, was just entering the office of his friend, Manager Graham, when he stopped and almost stared at the young lady who was emerging.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading She was not over seventeen, a trifle above medium height, with a brilliant complexion, luxuriant chestnut hair and large gray eyes, that flashed like diamonds as she glanced at him carelessly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was by far the most beautiful girl that Everett had ever seen, and that was saying much, for the critic had traveled extensively.
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 She was not over seventeen, a trifle above medium height, with a brilliant complexion, luxuriant chestnut hair and large gray eyes, that flashed like diamonds as she glanced at him carelessly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Howard Everett, musical critic for the New York _Star_, was just entering the office of his friend, Manager Graham, when he stopped and almost stared at the young lady who was emerging.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading She was not over seventeen, a trifle above medium height, with a brilliant complexion, luxuriant chestnut hair and large gray eyes, that flashed like diamonds as she glanced at him carelessly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was not over seventeen, a trifle above medium height, with a brilliant complexion, luxuriant chestnut hair and large gray eyes, that flashed like diamonds as she glanced at him carelessly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Howard Everett, musical critic for the New York _Star_, was just entering the office of his friend, Manager Graham, when he stopped and almost stared at the young lady who was emerging.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading Howard Everett, musical critic for the New York _Star_, was just entering the office of his friend, Manager Graham, when he stopped and almost stared at the young lady who was emerging.
ILA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “ILA DE PARLOA.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Everett gave a long, low whistle to relieve his feelings, then threw open the door and rushed into the office.
and nothing more
From this reading Howard Everett, musical critic for the New York _Star_, was just entering the office of his friend, Manager Graham, when he stopped and almost stared at the young lady who was emerging.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Howard Everett, musical critic for the New York _Star_, was just entering the office of his friend, Manager Graham, when he stopped and almost stared at the young lady who was emerging.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was not over seventeen, a trifle above medium height, with a brilliant complexion, luxuriant chestnut hair and large gray eyes, that flashed like diamonds as she glanced at him carelessly.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She was not over seventeen, a trifle above medium height, with a brilliant complexion, luxuriant chestnut hair and large gray eyes, that flashed like diamonds as she glanced at him carelessly.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Everett gave a long, low whistle to relieve his feelings, then threw open the door and rushed into the office.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Everett gave a long, low whistle to relieve his feelings, then threw open the door and rushed into the office.
luxuriantadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriənt/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading She was not over seventeen, a trifle above medium height, with a brilliant complexion, luxuriant chestnut hair and large gray eyes, that flashed like diamonds as she glanced at him carelessly.
ManagernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Howard Everett, musical critic for the New York _Star_, was just entering the office of his friend, Manager Graham, when he stopped and almost stared at the young lady who was emerging.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading She was not over seventeen, a trifle above medium height, with a brilliant complexion, luxuriant chestnut hair and large gray eyes, that flashed like diamonds as she glanced at him carelessly.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She was by far the most beautiful girl that Everett had ever seen, and that was saying much, for the critic had traveled extensively.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was by far the most beautiful girl that Everett had ever seen, and that was saying much, for the critic had traveled extensively.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading Howard Everett, musical critic for the New York _Star_, was just entering the office of his friend, Manager Graham, when he stopped and almost stared at the young lady who was emerging.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Howard Everett, musical critic for the New York _Star_, was just entering the office of his friend, Manager Graham, when he stopped and almost stared at the young lady who was emerging.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not over seventeen, a trifle above medium height, with a brilliant complexion, luxuriant chestnut hair and large gray eyes, that flashed like diamonds as she glanced at him carelessly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Howard Everett, musical critic for the New York _Star_, was just entering the office of his friend, Manager Graham, when he stopped and almost stared at the young lady who was emerging.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Howard Everett, musical critic for the New York _Star_, was just entering the office of his friend, Manager Graham, when he stopped and almost stared at the young lady who was emerging.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Everett gave a long, low whistle to relieve his feelings, then threw open the door and rushed into the office.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She was not over seventeen, a trifle above medium height, with a brilliant complexion, luxuriant chestnut hair and large gray eyes, that flashed like diamonds as she glanced at him carelessly.
PARLOA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “ILA DE PARLOA.”
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading Everett gave a long, low whistle to relieve his feelings, then threw open the door and rushed into the office.
done under pressure
From this reading Everett gave a long, low whistle to relieve his feelings, then threw open the door and rushed into the office.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading She was by far the most beautiful girl that Everett had ever seen, and that was saying much, for the critic had traveled extensively.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She was by far the most beautiful girl that Everett had ever seen, and that was saying much, for the critic had traveled extensively.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading She was not over seventeen, a trifle above medium height, with a brilliant complexion, luxuriant chestnut hair and large gray eyes, that flashed like diamonds as she glanced at him carelessly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was by far the most beautiful girl that Everett had ever seen, and that was saying much, for the critic had traveled extensively.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Howard Everett, musical critic for the New York _Star_, was just entering the office of his friend, Manager Graham, when he stopped and almost stared at the young lady who was emerging.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Howard Everett, musical critic for the New York _Star_, was just entering the office of his friend, Manager Graham, when he stopped and almost stared at the young lady who was emerging.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Howard Everett, musical critic for the New York _Star_, was just entering the office of his friend, Manager Graham, when he stopped and almost stared at the young lady who was emerging.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was by far the most beautiful girl that Everett had ever seen, and that was saying much, for the critic had traveled extensively.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Howard Everett, musical critic for the New York _Star_, was just entering the office of his friend, Manager Graham, when he stopped and almost stared at the young lady who was emerging.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Everett gave a long, low whistle to relieve his feelings, then threw open the door and rushed into the office.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Everett gave a long, low whistle to relieve his feelings, then threw open the door and rushed into the office.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Everett gave a long, low whistle to relieve his feelings, then threw open the door and rushed into the office.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading She was by far the most beautiful girl that Everett had ever seen, and that was saying much, for the critic had traveled extensively.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading She was not over seventeen, a trifle above medium height, with a brilliant complexion, luxuriant chestnut hair and large gray eyes, that flashed like diamonds as she glanced at him carelessly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Howard Everett, musical critic for the New York _Star_, was just entering the office of his friend, Manager Graham, when he stopped and almost stared at the young lady who was emerging.
at the time that
From this reading Howard Everett, musical critic for the New York _Star_, was just entering the office of his friend, Manager Graham, when he stopped and almost stared at the young lady who was emerging.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading Everett gave a long, low whistle to relieve his feelings, then threw open the door and rushed into the office.
which person or people
From this reading Howard Everett, musical critic for the New York _Star_, was just entering the office of his friend, Manager Graham, when he stopped and almost stared at the young lady who was emerging.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was not over seventeen, a trifle above medium height, with a brilliant complexion, luxuriant chestnut hair and large gray eyes, that flashed like diamonds as she glanced at him carelessly.
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 Howard Everett, musical critic for the New York _Star_, was just entering the office of his friend, Manager Graham, when he stopped and almost stared at the young lady who was emerging.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Howard Everett, musical critic for the New York _Star_, was just entering the office of his friend, Manager Graham, when he stopped and almost stared at the young lady who was emerging.
