used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dan, watching for her appearance from behind the front window curtains, observed that two young women and a fussy, somewhat threadbare little man of undoubted Hebraic ancestry emerged from the limousine and followed her up the stairs.
in addition
From this reading “I’ve brought half a dozen evening dresses which may or may not impress your ward; also a model to parade the dresses for Tamea’s inspection, and a fitter to note the necessary alterations.
alterationsnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading “I’ve brought half a dozen evening dresses which may or may not impress your ward; also a model to parade the dresses for Tamea’s inspection, and a fitter to note the necessary alterations.
ancestrynounUS /ˈænsestri/
the descendants of one individual
From this reading Dan, watching for her appearance from behind the front window curtains, observed that two young women and a fussy, somewhat threadbare little man of undoubted Hebraic ancestry emerged from the limousine and followed her up the stairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dan, watching for her appearance from behind the front window curtains, observed that two young women and a fussy, somewhat threadbare little man of undoubted Hebraic ancestry emerged from the limousine and followed her up the stairs.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Dan, watching for her appearance from behind the front window curtains, observed that two young women and a fussy, somewhat threadbare little man of undoubted Hebraic ancestry emerged from the limousine and followed her up the stairs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Promptly at ten o’clock the Casson limousine deposited Maisie in front of the Pritchard residence.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Dan, watching for her appearance from behind the front window curtains, observed that two young women and a fussy, somewhat threadbare little man of undoubted Hebraic ancestry emerged from the limousine and followed her up the stairs.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “I’ve brought half a dozen evening dresses which may or may not impress your ward; also a model to parade the dresses for Tamea’s inspection, and a fitter to note the necessary alterations.
Casson
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From this reading Promptly at ten o’clock the Casson limousine deposited Maisie in front of the Pritchard residence.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Dan, watching for her appearance from behind the front window curtains, observed that two young women and a fussy, somewhat threadbare little man of undoubted Hebraic ancestry emerged from the limousine and followed her up the stairs.
Dan
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From this reading Dan, watching for her appearance from behind the front window curtains, observed that two young women and a fussy, somewhat threadbare little man of undoubted Hebraic ancestry emerged from the limousine and followed her up the stairs.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Promptly at ten o’clock the Casson limousine deposited Maisie in front of the Pritchard residence.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Julia opened the door and Maisie led her followers into the living room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading “I’ve brought half a dozen evening dresses which may or may not impress your ward; also a model to parade the dresses for Tamea’s inspection, and a fitter to note the necessary alterations.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading “I’ve brought half a dozen evening dresses which may or may not impress your ward; also a model to parade the dresses for Tamea’s inspection, and a fitter to note the necessary alterations.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Dan, watching for her appearance from behind the front window curtains, observed that two young women and a fussy, somewhat threadbare little man of undoubted Hebraic ancestry emerged from the limousine and followed her up the stairs.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “I’ve brought half a dozen evening dresses which may or may not impress your ward; also a model to parade the dresses for Tamea’s inspection, and a fitter to note the necessary alterations.
fitternounUS /ˈfɪtər/
someone who fits a garment to a particular person
From this reading “I’ve brought half a dozen evening dresses which may or may not impress your ward; also a model to parade the dresses for Tamea’s inspection, and a fitter to note the necessary alterations.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Dan, watching for her appearance from behind the front window curtains, observed that two young women and a fussy, somewhat threadbare little man of undoubted Hebraic ancestry emerged from the limousine and followed her up the stairs.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading Julia opened the door and Maisie led her followers into the living room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dan, watching for her appearance from behind the front window curtains, observed that two young women and a fussy, somewhat threadbare little man of undoubted Hebraic ancestry emerged from the limousine and followed her up the stairs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dan, watching for her appearance from behind the front window curtains, observed that two young women and a fussy, somewhat threadbare little man of undoubted Hebraic ancestry emerged from the limousine and followed her up the stairs.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Promptly at ten o’clock the Casson limousine deposited Maisie in front of the Pritchard residence.
fussyadjectiveUS /ˈfʌsi/
annoyed and irritable
From this reading Dan, watching for her appearance from behind the front window curtains, observed that two young women and a fussy, somewhat threadbare little man of undoubted Hebraic ancestry emerged from the limousine and followed her up the stairs.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Good morning, Dan,” she greeted him and gave him her hand.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Good morning, Dan,” she greeted him and gave him her hand.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading “Good morning, Dan,” she greeted him and gave him her hand.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “I’ve brought half a dozen evening dresses which may or may not impress your ward; also a model to parade the dresses for Tamea’s inspection, and a fitter to note the necessary alterations.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “Good morning, Dan,” she greeted him and gave him her hand.
Hebraicadjective
of or relating to the language of the Hebrews
From this reading Dan, watching for her appearance from behind the front window curtains, observed that two young women and a fussy, somewhat threadbare little man of undoubted Hebraic ancestry emerged from the limousine and followed her up the stairs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dan, watching for her appearance from behind the front window curtains, observed that two young women and a fussy, somewhat threadbare little man of undoubted Hebraic ancestry emerged from the limousine and followed her up the stairs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Good morning, Dan,” she greeted him and gave him her hand.
I've
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From this reading “I’ve brought half a dozen evening dresses which may or may not impress your ward; also a model to parade the dresses for Tamea’s inspection, and a fitter to note the necessary alterations.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading “I’ve brought half a dozen evening dresses which may or may not impress your ward; also a model to parade the dresses for Tamea’s inspection, and a fitter to note the necessary alterations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Promptly at ten o’clock the Casson limousine deposited Maisie in front of the Pritchard residence.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading “I’ve brought half a dozen evening dresses which may or may not impress your ward; also a model to parade the dresses for Tamea’s inspection, and a fitter to note the necessary alterations.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Julia opened the door and Maisie led her followers into the living room.
Julia
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From this reading Julia opened the door and Maisie led her followers into the living room.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Julia opened the door and Maisie led her followers into the living room.
limousinenounUS /ˈlɪməziːn/
large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
From this reading Promptly at ten o’clock the Casson limousine deposited Maisie in front of the Pritchard residence.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Dan, watching for her appearance from behind the front window curtains, observed that two young women and a fussy, somewhat threadbare little man of undoubted Hebraic ancestry emerged from the limousine and followed her up the stairs.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Julia opened the door and Maisie led her followers into the living room.
Maisie
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From this reading Promptly at ten o’clock the Casson limousine deposited Maisie in front of the Pritchard residence.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Dan, watching for her appearance from behind the front window curtains, observed that two young women and a fussy, somewhat threadbare little man of undoubted Hebraic ancestry emerged from the limousine and followed her up the stairs.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “I’ve brought half a dozen evening dresses which may or may not impress your ward; also a model to parade the dresses for Tamea’s inspection, and a fitter to note the necessary alterations.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading “I’ve brought half a dozen evening dresses which may or may not impress your ward; also a model to parade the dresses for Tamea’s inspection, and a fitter to note the necessary alterations.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “Good morning, Dan,” she greeted him and gave him her hand.
absolutely essential
From this reading “I’ve brought half a dozen evening dresses which may or may not impress your ward; also a model to parade the dresses for Tamea’s inspection, and a fitter to note the necessary alterations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I’ve brought half a dozen evening dresses which may or may not impress your ward; also a model to parade the dresses for Tamea’s inspection, and a fitter to note the necessary alterations.
a brief written record
From this reading “I’ve brought half a dozen evening dresses which may or may not impress your ward; also a model to parade the dresses for Tamea’s inspection, and a fitter to note the necessary alterations.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Promptly at ten o’clock the Casson limousine deposited Maisie in front of the Pritchard residence.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Dan, watching for her appearance from behind the front window curtains, observed that two young women and a fussy, somewhat threadbare little man of undoubted Hebraic ancestry emerged from the limousine and followed her up the stairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Promptly at ten o’clock the Casson limousine deposited Maisie in front of the Pritchard residence.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Julia opened the door and Maisie led her followers into the living room.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I’ve brought half a dozen evening dresses which may or may not impress your ward; also a model to parade the dresses for Tamea’s inspection, and a fitter to note the necessary alterations.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading “I’ve brought half a dozen evening dresses which may or may not impress your ward; also a model to parade the dresses for Tamea’s inspection, and a fitter to note the necessary alterations.
Pritchard
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From this reading Promptly at ten o’clock the Casson limousine deposited Maisie in front of the Pritchard residence.
with little or no delay
From this reading Promptly at ten o’clock the Casson limousine deposited Maisie in front of the Pritchard residence.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Promptly at ten o’clock the Casson limousine deposited Maisie in front of the Pritchard residence.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Julia opened the door and Maisie led her followers into the living room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Good morning, Dan,” she greeted him and gave him her hand.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Dan, watching for her appearance from behind the front window curtains, observed that two young women and a fussy, somewhat threadbare little man of undoubted Hebraic ancestry emerged from the limousine and followed her up the stairs.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Dan, watching for her appearance from behind the front window curtains, observed that two young women and a fussy, somewhat threadbare little man of undoubted Hebraic ancestry emerged from the limousine and followed her up the stairs.
Tamea's
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From this reading “I’ve brought half a dozen evening dresses which may or may not impress your ward; also a model to parade the dresses for Tamea’s inspection, and a fitter to note the necessary alterations.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Promptly at ten o’clock the Casson limousine deposited Maisie in front of the Pritchard residence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dan, watching for her appearance from behind the front window curtains, observed that two young women and a fussy, somewhat threadbare little man of undoubted Hebraic ancestry emerged from the limousine and followed her up the stairs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Promptly at ten o’clock the Casson limousine deposited Maisie in front of the Pritchard residence.
threadbareadjectiveUS /ˈθredber/
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
From this reading Dan, watching for her appearance from behind the front window curtains, observed that two young women and a fussy, somewhat threadbare little man of undoubted Hebraic ancestry emerged from the limousine and followed her up the stairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I’ve brought half a dozen evening dresses which may or may not impress your ward; also a model to parade the dresses for Tamea’s inspection, and a fitter to note the necessary alterations.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Dan, watching for her appearance from behind the front window curtains, observed that two young women and a fussy, somewhat threadbare little man of undoubted Hebraic ancestry emerged from the limousine and followed her up the stairs.
undoubted
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From this reading Dan, watching for her appearance from behind the front window curtains, observed that two young women and a fussy, somewhat threadbare little man of undoubted Hebraic ancestry emerged from the limousine and followed her up the stairs.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Dan, watching for her appearance from behind the front window curtains, observed that two young women and a fussy, somewhat threadbare little man of undoubted Hebraic ancestry emerged from the limousine and followed her up the stairs.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading “I’ve brought half a dozen evening dresses which may or may not impress your ward; also a model to parade the dresses for Tamea’s inspection, and a fitter to note the necessary alterations.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Dan, watching for her appearance from behind the front window curtains, observed that two young women and a fussy, somewhat threadbare little man of undoubted Hebraic ancestry emerged from the limousine and followed her up the stairs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “I’ve brought half a dozen evening dresses which may or may not impress your ward; also a model to parade the dresses for Tamea’s inspection, and a fitter to note the necessary alterations.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Dan, watching for her appearance from behind the front window curtains, observed that two young women and a fussy, somewhat threadbare little man of undoubted Hebraic ancestry emerged from the limousine and followed her up the stairs.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Dan, watching for her appearance from behind the front window curtains, observed that two young women and a fussy, somewhat threadbare little man of undoubted Hebraic ancestry emerged from the limousine and followed her up the stairs.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Dan, watching for her appearance from behind the front window curtains, observed that two young women and a fussy, somewhat threadbare little man of undoubted Hebraic ancestry emerged from the limousine and followed her up the stairs.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’ve brought half a dozen evening dresses which may or may not impress your ward; also a model to parade the dresses for Tamea’s inspection, and a fitter to note the necessary alterations.
