used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having arrived in the grill room of the Ritz coincident with a devastating eruption of grapefruit, Mrs. Elvira Burton set out forthwith to demonstrate that her unexpected advent was likewise somewhat in the nature of a lemon.
acidadjectiveUS /ˈæsəd/
harsh or corrosive in tone
From this reading Even her smile was acid as she spread out her rich sable furs and sat down at the table with her two pretty nieces.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading Having arrived in the grill room of the Ritz coincident with a devastating eruption of grapefruit, Mrs. Elvira Burton set out forthwith to demonstrate that her unexpected advent was likewise somewhat in the nature of a lemon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even her smile was acid as she spread out her rich sable furs and sat down at the table with her two pretty nieces.
anguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
extreme mental distress
From this reading "I have just received a letter from Mr. Hogg, Helen," she began with a rush, regardless of the anguish that was still evident in Helen's lovely grapefruit bespattered eyes.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Having arrived in the grill room of the Ritz coincident with a devastating eruption of grapefruit, Mrs. Elvira Burton set out forthwith to demonstrate that her unexpected advent was likewise somewhat in the nature of a lemon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even her smile was acid as she spread out her rich sable furs and sat down at the table with her two pretty nieces.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Even her smile was acid as she spread out her rich sable furs and sat down at the table with her two pretty nieces.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I have just received a letter from Mr. Hogg, Helen," she began with a rush, regardless of the anguish that was still evident in Helen's lovely grapefruit bespattered eyes.
bespattered
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From this reading "I have just received a letter from Mr. Hogg, Helen," she began with a rush, regardless of the anguish that was still evident in Helen's lovely grapefruit bespattered eyes.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading Having arrived in the grill room of the Ritz coincident with a devastating eruption of grapefruit, Mrs. Elvira Burton set out forthwith to demonstrate that her unexpected advent was likewise somewhat in the nature of a lemon.
coincidentadjectiveUS /koʊˈɪnsədənt/
occurring or operating at the same time
From this reading Having arrived in the grill room of the Ritz coincident with a devastating eruption of grapefruit, Mrs. Elvira Burton set out forthwith to demonstrate that her unexpected advent was likewise somewhat in the nature of a lemon.
demonstrateverbUS /ˈdemənstreɪt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Having arrived in the grill room of the Ritz coincident with a devastating eruption of grapefruit, Mrs. Elvira Burton set out forthwith to demonstrate that her unexpected advent was likewise somewhat in the nature of a lemon.
devastatingadjectiveUS /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/
making light of
From this reading Having arrived in the grill room of the Ritz coincident with a devastating eruption of grapefruit, Mrs. Elvira Burton set out forthwith to demonstrate that her unexpected advent was likewise somewhat in the nature of a lemon.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Even her smile was acid as she spread out her rich sable furs and sat down at the table with her two pretty nieces.
Elvira
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From this reading Having arrived in the grill room of the Ritz coincident with a devastating eruption of grapefruit, Mrs. Elvira Burton set out forthwith to demonstrate that her unexpected advent was likewise somewhat in the nature of a lemon.
ENTERSverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading HOGG ENTERS THE LISTS.
eruptionnounUS /ˌiːˈrʌpʃən/
the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
From this reading Having arrived in the grill room of the Ritz coincident with a devastating eruption of grapefruit, Mrs. Elvira Burton set out forthwith to demonstrate that her unexpected advent was likewise somewhat in the nature of a lemon.
divisible by two
From this reading Even her smile was acid as she spread out her rich sable furs and sat down at the table with her two pretty nieces.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading "I have just received a letter from Mr. Hogg, Helen," she began with a rush, regardless of the anguish that was still evident in Helen's lovely grapefruit bespattered eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "I have just received a letter from Mr. Hogg, Helen," she began with a rush, regardless of the anguish that was still evident in Helen's lovely grapefruit bespattered eyes.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Having arrived in the grill room of the Ritz coincident with a devastating eruption of grapefruit, Mrs. Elvira Burton set out forthwith to demonstrate that her unexpected advent was likewise somewhat in the nature of a lemon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I have just received a letter from Mr. Hogg, Helen," she began with a rush, regardless of the anguish that was still evident in Helen's lovely grapefruit bespattered eyes.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading Even her smile was acid as she spread out her rich sable furs and sat down at the table with her two pretty nieces.
grapefruitnounUS /ˈɡreɪpfruːt/
citrus tree bearing large round edible fruit having a thick yellow rind and juicy somewhat acid pulp
From this reading Having arrived in the grill room of the Ritz coincident with a devastating eruption of grapefruit, Mrs. Elvira Burton set out forthwith to demonstrate that her unexpected advent was likewise somewhat in the nature of a lemon.
grillnounUS /ɡrɪl/
a restaurant where food is cooked on a grill
From this reading Having arrived in the grill room of the Ritz coincident with a devastating eruption of grapefruit, Mrs. Elvira Burton set out forthwith to demonstrate that her unexpected advent was likewise somewhat in the nature of a lemon.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have just received a letter from Mr. Hogg, Helen," she began with a rush, regardless of the anguish that was still evident in Helen's lovely grapefruit bespattered eyes.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having arrived in the grill room of the Ritz coincident with a devastating eruption of grapefruit, Mrs. Elvira Burton set out forthwith to demonstrate that her unexpected advent was likewise somewhat in the nature of a lemon.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading "I have just received a letter from Mr. Hogg, Helen," she began with a rush, regardless of the anguish that was still evident in Helen's lovely grapefruit bespattered eyes.
Helen'snounUS /ˈhelɪnz/
possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading "I have just received a letter from Mr. Hogg, Helen," she began with a rush, regardless of the anguish that was still evident in Helen's lovely grapefruit bespattered eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Having arrived in the grill room of the Ritz coincident with a devastating eruption of grapefruit, Mrs. Elvira Burton set out forthwith to demonstrate that her unexpected advent was likewise somewhat in the nature of a lemon.
HOGGnounUS /hɑːɡ/
Scottish writer of rustic verse (1770-1835)
From this reading HOGG ENTERS THE LISTS.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have just received a letter from Mr. Hogg, Helen," she began with a rush, regardless of the anguish that was still evident in Helen's lovely grapefruit bespattered eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having arrived in the grill room of the Ritz coincident with a devastating eruption of grapefruit, Mrs. Elvira Burton set out forthwith to demonstrate that her unexpected advent was likewise somewhat in the nature of a lemon.
and nothing more
From this reading "I have just received a letter from Mr. Hogg, Helen," she began with a rush, regardless of the anguish that was still evident in Helen's lovely grapefruit bespattered eyes.
lemonnounUS /ˈlemən/
yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh
From this reading Having arrived in the grill room of the Ritz coincident with a devastating eruption of grapefruit, Mrs. Elvira Burton set out forthwith to demonstrate that her unexpected advent was likewise somewhat in the nature of a lemon.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "I have just received a letter from Mr. Hogg, Helen," she began with a rush, regardless of the anguish that was still evident in Helen's lovely grapefruit bespattered eyes.
in like or similar manner
From this reading Having arrived in the grill room of the Ritz coincident with a devastating eruption of grapefruit, Mrs. Elvira Burton set out forthwith to demonstrate that her unexpected advent was likewise somewhat in the nature of a lemon.
LISTSnounUS /lɪsts/
plural of “list” — a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
From this reading HOGG ENTERS THE LISTS.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading "I have just received a letter from Mr. Hogg, Helen," she began with a rush, regardless of the anguish that was still evident in Helen's lovely grapefruit bespattered eyes.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Having arrived in the grill room of the Ritz coincident with a devastating eruption of grapefruit, Mrs. Elvira Burton set out forthwith to demonstrate that her unexpected advent was likewise somewhat in the nature of a lemon.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Having arrived in the grill room of the Ritz coincident with a devastating eruption of grapefruit, Mrs. Elvira Burton set out forthwith to demonstrate that her unexpected advent was likewise somewhat in the nature of a lemon.
niecesnounUS /ˈniːsɪz/
plural of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Even her smile was acid as she spread out her rich sable furs and sat down at the table with her two pretty nieces.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having arrived in the grill room of the Ritz coincident with a devastating eruption of grapefruit, Mrs. Elvira Burton set out forthwith to demonstrate that her unexpected advent was likewise somewhat in the nature of a lemon.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Having arrived in the grill room of the Ritz coincident with a devastating eruption of grapefruit, Mrs. Elvira Burton set out forthwith to demonstrate that her unexpected advent was likewise somewhat in the nature of a lemon.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Even her smile was acid as she spread out her rich sable furs and sat down at the table with her two pretty nieces.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading "I have just received a letter from Mr. Hogg, Helen," she began with a rush, regardless of the anguish that was still evident in Helen's lovely grapefruit bespattered eyes.
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading "I have just received a letter from Mr. Hogg, Helen," she began with a rush, regardless of the anguish that was still evident in Helen's lovely grapefruit bespattered eyes.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Even her smile was acid as she spread out her rich sable furs and sat down at the table with her two pretty nieces.
RitznounUS /rɪts/
Swiss hotelier who created a chain of elegant hotels (1850-1918)
From this reading Having arrived in the grill room of the Ritz coincident with a devastating eruption of grapefruit, Mrs. Elvira Burton set out forthwith to demonstrate that her unexpected advent was likewise somewhat in the nature of a lemon.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Having arrived in the grill room of the Ritz coincident with a devastating eruption of grapefruit, Mrs. Elvira Burton set out forthwith to demonstrate that her unexpected advent was likewise somewhat in the nature of a lemon.
move hurridly
From this reading "I have just received a letter from Mr. Hogg, Helen," she began with a rush, regardless of the anguish that was still evident in Helen's lovely grapefruit bespattered eyes.
sablenounUS /ˈseɪbəl/
an artist's brush made of sable hairs
From this reading Even her smile was acid as she spread out her rich sable furs and sat down at the table with her two pretty nieces.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Even her smile was acid as she spread out her rich sable furs and sat down at the table with her two pretty nieces.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Having arrived in the grill room of the Ritz coincident with a devastating eruption of grapefruit, Mrs. Elvira Burton set out forthwith to demonstrate that her unexpected advent was likewise somewhat in the nature of a lemon.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even her smile was acid as she spread out her rich sable furs and sat down at the table with her two pretty nieces.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Even her smile was acid as she spread out her rich sable furs and sat down at the table with her two pretty nieces.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Having arrived in the grill room of the Ritz coincident with a devastating eruption of grapefruit, Mrs. Elvira Burton set out forthwith to demonstrate that her unexpected advent was likewise somewhat in the nature of a lemon.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Even her smile was acid as she spread out her rich sable furs and sat down at the table with her two pretty nieces.
not in physical motion
From this reading "I have just received a letter from Mr. Hogg, Helen," she began with a rush, regardless of the anguish that was still evident in Helen's lovely grapefruit bespattered eyes.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Even her smile was acid as she spread out her rich sable furs and sat down at the table with her two pretty nieces.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Having arrived in the grill room of the Ritz coincident with a devastating eruption of grapefruit, Mrs. Elvira Burton set out forthwith to demonstrate that her unexpected advent was likewise somewhat in the nature of a lemon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOGG ENTERS THE LISTS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having arrived in the grill room of the Ritz coincident with a devastating eruption of grapefruit, Mrs. Elvira Burton set out forthwith to demonstrate that her unexpected advent was likewise somewhat in the nature of a lemon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Even her smile was acid as she spread out her rich sable furs and sat down at the table with her two pretty nieces.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Having arrived in the grill room of the Ritz coincident with a devastating eruption of grapefruit, Mrs. Elvira Burton set out forthwith to demonstrate that her unexpected advent was likewise somewhat in the nature of a lemon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Having arrived in the grill room of the Ritz coincident with a devastating eruption of grapefruit, Mrs. Elvira Burton set out forthwith to demonstrate that her unexpected advent was likewise somewhat in the nature of a lemon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having arrived in the grill room of the Ritz coincident with a devastating eruption of grapefruit, Mrs. Elvira Burton set out forthwith to demonstrate that her unexpected advent was likewise somewhat in the nature of a lemon.
