amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading They silently classed her among the rich, handsome and powerful people of the earth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They silently classed her among the rich, handsome and powerful people of the earth.
eagerly desirous
From this reading When Grandma Padgett and the landlord's wife were summoned to the room, she grew even younger and more elegant in appearance, though her face was anxious and her eyes were darkened by crying.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading When Grandma Padgett and the landlord's wife were summoned to the room, she grew even younger and more elegant in appearance, though her face was anxious and her eyes were darkened by crying.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had what in later years they learned to call refinement, but at that date they could give it no name except niceness.
BaltimorenounUS /ˈbɔːltəmɔːr/
the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center
From this reading “This is Mrs. Tracy from Baltimore,” said the lawyer.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both children regarded the strange lady with breathless interest when the lawyer seated her in the room.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading Both children regarded the strange lady with breathless interest when the lawyer seated her in the room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had what in later years they learned to call refinement, but at that date they could give it no name except niceness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Grandma Padgett and the landlord's wife were summoned to the room, she grew even younger and more elegant in appearance, though her face was anxious and her eyes were darkened by crying.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She had what in later years they learned to call refinement, but at that date they could give it no name except niceness.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Both children regarded the strange lady with breathless interest when the lawyer seated her in the room.
classedverbUS /klæst/
past form of “class” — arrange or order by classes or categories
From this reading They silently classed her among the rich, handsome and powerful people of the earth.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had what in later years they learned to call refinement, but at that date they could give it no name except niceness.
demanding attention
From this reading When Grandma Padgett and the landlord's wife were summoned to the room, she grew even younger and more elegant in appearance, though her face was anxious and her eyes were darkened by crying.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading When Grandma Padgett and the landlord's wife were summoned to the room, she grew even younger and more elegant in appearance, though her face was anxious and her eyes were darkened by crying.
the specified day of the month
From this reading She had what in later years they learned to call refinement, but at that date they could give it no name except niceness.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading They silently classed her among the rich, handsome and powerful people of the earth.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading When Grandma Padgett and the landlord's wife were summoned to the room, she grew even younger and more elegant in appearance, though her face was anxious and her eyes were darkened by crying.
divisible by two
From this reading When Grandma Padgett and the landlord's wife were summoned to the room, she grew even younger and more elegant in appearance, though her face was anxious and her eyes were darkened by crying.
apart from; not including
From this reading She had what in later years they learned to call refinement, but at that date they could give it no name except niceness.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When Grandma Padgett and the landlord's wife were summoned to the room, she grew even younger and more elegant in appearance, though her face was anxious and her eyes were darkened by crying.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When Grandma Padgett and the landlord's wife were summoned to the room, she grew even younger and more elegant in appearance, though her face was anxious and her eyes were darkened by crying.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “This is Mrs. Tracy from Baltimore,” said the lawyer.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She had what in later years they learned to call refinement, but at that date they could give it no name except niceness.
GrandmanounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading When Grandma Padgett and the landlord's wife were summoned to the room, she grew even younger and more elegant in appearance, though her face was anxious and her eyes were darkened by crying.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading When Grandma Padgett and the landlord's wife were summoned to the room, she grew even younger and more elegant in appearance, though her face was anxious and her eyes were darkened by crying.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had what in later years they learned to call refinement, but at that date they could give it no name except niceness.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading They silently classed her among the rich, handsome and powerful people of the earth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Both children regarded the strange lady with breathless interest when the lawyer seated her in the room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Both children regarded the strange lady with breathless interest when the lawyer seated her in the room.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Both children regarded the strange lady with breathless interest when the lawyer seated her in the room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This is Mrs. Tracy from Baltimore,” said the lawyer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had what in later years they learned to call refinement, but at that date they could give it no name except niceness.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Both children regarded the strange lady with breathless interest when the lawyer seated her in the room.
landlord'snounUS /ˈlændlɔːrdz/
possessive form of “landlord” — a landowner who leases to others
From this reading When Grandma Padgett and the landlord's wife were summoned to the room, she grew even younger and more elegant in appearance, though her face was anxious and her eyes were darkened by crying.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading She had what in later years they learned to call refinement, but at that date they could give it no name except niceness.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Both children regarded the strange lady with breathless interest when the lawyer seated her in the room.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading She had what in later years they learned to call refinement, but at that date they could give it no name except niceness.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When Grandma Padgett and the landlord's wife were summoned to the room, she grew even younger and more elegant in appearance, though her face was anxious and her eyes were darkened by crying.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “This is Mrs. Tracy from Baltimore,” said the lawyer.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She had what in later years they learned to call refinement, but at that date they could give it no name except niceness.
nicenessnounUS /ˈnaɪsnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading She had what in later years they learned to call refinement, but at that date they could give it no name except niceness.
not any; not one
From this reading She had what in later years they learned to call refinement, but at that date they could give it no name except niceness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They silently classed her among the rich, handsome and powerful people of the earth.
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From this reading When Grandma Padgett and the landlord's wife were summoned to the room, she grew even younger and more elegant in appearance, though her face was anxious and her eyes were darkened by crying.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading They silently classed her among the rich, handsome and powerful people of the earth.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading They silently classed her among the rich, handsome and powerful people of the earth.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading She had what in later years they learned to call refinement, but at that date they could give it no name except niceness.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Both children regarded the strange lady with breathless interest when the lawyer seated her in the room.
possessing material wealth
From this reading They silently classed her among the rich, handsome and powerful people of the earth.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Both children regarded the strange lady with breathless interest when the lawyer seated her in the room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “This is Mrs. Tracy from Baltimore,” said the lawyer.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Both children regarded the strange lady with breathless interest when the lawyer seated her in the room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had what in later years they learned to call refinement, but at that date they could give it no name except niceness.
without speaking
From this reading They silently classed her among the rich, handsome and powerful people of the earth.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Both children regarded the strange lady with breathless interest when the lawyer seated her in the room.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading When Grandma Padgett and the landlord's wife were summoned to the room, she grew even younger and more elegant in appearance, though her face was anxious and her eyes were darkened by crying.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had what in later years they learned to call refinement, but at that date they could give it no name except niceness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Both children regarded the strange lady with breathless interest when the lawyer seated her in the room.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They silently classed her among the rich, handsome and powerful people of the earth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This is Mrs. Tracy from Baltimore,” said the lawyer.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When Grandma Padgett and the landlord's wife were summoned to the room, she grew even younger and more elegant in appearance, though her face was anxious and her eyes were darkened by crying.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had what in later years they learned to call refinement, but at that date they could give it no name except niceness.
TracynounUS /ˈtreɪsi/
United States film actor who appeared in many films with Katharine Hepburn (1900-1967)
From this reading “This is Mrs. Tracy from Baltimore,” said the lawyer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Grandma Padgett and the landlord's wife were summoned to the room, she grew even younger and more elegant in appearance, though her face was anxious and her eyes were darkened by crying.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Grandma Padgett and the landlord's wife were summoned to the room, she grew even younger and more elegant in appearance, though her face was anxious and her eyes were darkened by crying.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She had what in later years they learned to call refinement, but at that date they could give it no name except niceness.
at the time that
From this reading Both children regarded the strange lady with breathless interest when the lawyer seated her in the room.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading When Grandma Padgett and the landlord's wife were summoned to the room, she grew even younger and more elegant in appearance, though her face was anxious and her eyes were darkened by crying.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Both children regarded the strange lady with breathless interest when the lawyer seated her in the room.
a late time of life
From this reading She had what in later years they learned to call refinement, but at that date they could give it no name except niceness.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading When Grandma Padgett and the landlord's wife were summoned to the room, she grew even younger and more elegant in appearance, though her face was anxious and her eyes were darkened by crying.
