used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A lovely woman rides in the Bois, and I don’t know who she is!
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Once already she had been around the lake; and she was continuing her circular drive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Once already she had been around the lake; and she was continuing her circular drive.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading “Positively,” approved the editor of “The Financial Pilot,” “she is somewhat better than the rest of those ladies we have just seen going by.”
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Once already she had been around the lake; and she was continuing her circular drive.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Once already she had been around the lake; and she was continuing her circular drive.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “Positively,” approved the editor of “The Financial Pilot,” “she is somewhat better than the rest of those ladies we have just seen going by.”
Bois
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From this reading “A lovely woman rides in the Bois, and I don’t know who she is!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Positively,” approved the editor of “The Financial Pilot,” “she is somewhat better than the rest of those ladies we have just seen going by.”
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading Once already she had been around the lake; and she was continuing her circular drive.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading Once already she had been around the lake; and she was continuing her circular drive.
Costeclar
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From this reading M. Costeclar was on the point of pulling out what little hair he had left.
don't
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From this reading “And I don’t know her!” he went on.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Once already she had been around the lake; and she was continuing her circular drive.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading “Positively,” approved the editor of “The Financial Pilot,” “she is somewhat better than the rest of those ladies we have just seen going by.”
FinancialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading “Positively,” approved the editor of “The Financial Pilot,” “she is somewhat better than the rest of those ladies we have just seen going by.”
the act of departing
From this reading “Positively,” approved the editor of “The Financial Pilot,” “she is somewhat better than the rest of those ladies we have just seen going by.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Once already she had been around the lake; and she was continuing her circular drive.
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 M. Costeclar was on the point of pulling out what little hair he had left.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Positively,” approved the editor of “The Financial Pilot,” “she is somewhat better than the rest of those ladies we have just seen going by.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading M. Costeclar was on the point of pulling out what little hair he had left.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Once already she had been around the lake; and she was continuing her circular drive.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “And I don’t know her!” he went on.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “A lovely woman rides in the Bois, and I don’t know who she is!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Positively,” approved the editor of “The Financial Pilot,” “she is somewhat better than the rest of those ladies we have just seen going by.”
and nothing more
From this reading “Positively,” approved the editor of “The Financial Pilot,” “she is somewhat better than the rest of those ladies we have just seen going by.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “And I don’t know her!” he went on.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Positively,” approved the editor of “The Financial Pilot,” “she is somewhat better than the rest of those ladies we have just seen going by.”
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Once already she had been around the lake; and she was continuing her circular drive.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading M. Costeclar was on the point of pulling out what little hair he had left.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading M. Costeclar was on the point of pulling out what little hair he had left.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading “A lovely woman rides in the Bois, and I don’t know who she is!
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Costeclar was on the point of pulling out what little hair he had left.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Positively,” approved the editor of “The Financial Pilot,” “she is somewhat better than the rest of those ladies we have just seen going by.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading M. Costeclar was on the point of pulling out what little hair he had left.
on one occasion
From this reading Once already she had been around the lake; and she was continuing her circular drive.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading M. Costeclar was on the point of pulling out what little hair he had left.
PilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading “Positively,” approved the editor of “The Financial Pilot,” “she is somewhat better than the rest of those ladies we have just seen going by.”
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading M. Costeclar was on the point of pulling out what little hair he had left.
PositivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading “Positively,” approved the editor of “The Financial Pilot,” “she is somewhat better than the rest of those ladies we have just seen going by.”
pullingnounUS /ˈpʊlɪŋ/
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading M. Costeclar was on the point of pulling out what little hair he had left.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “Positively,” approved the editor of “The Financial Pilot,” “she is somewhat better than the rest of those ladies we have just seen going by.”
ridesnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading “A lovely woman rides in the Bois, and I don’t know who she is!
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Positively,” approved the editor of “The Financial Pilot,” “she is somewhat better than the rest of those ladies we have just seen going by.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once already she had been around the lake; and she was continuing her circular drive.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading “Positively,” approved the editor of “The Financial Pilot,” “she is somewhat better than the rest of those ladies we have just seen going by.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “Positively,” approved the editor of “The Financial Pilot,” “she is somewhat better than the rest of those ladies we have just seen going by.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Once already she had been around the lake; and she was continuing her circular drive.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “Positively,” approved the editor of “The Financial Pilot,” “she is somewhat better than the rest of those ladies we have just seen going by.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once already she had been around the lake; and she was continuing her circular drive.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Positively,” approved the editor of “The Financial Pilot,” “she is somewhat better than the rest of those ladies we have just seen going by.”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “And I don’t know her!” he went on.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading M. Costeclar was on the point of pulling out what little hair he had left.
which person or people
From this reading “A lovely woman rides in the Bois, and I don’t know who she is!
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “A lovely woman rides in the Bois, and I don’t know who she is!
