adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PLAYS FOR POSITION About three o'clock of the same day a smart electric _coupe_ whirled up Lake Shore Drive under a rattling fusillade of sleet from over the lake.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading PLAYS FOR POSITION About three o'clock of the same day a smart electric _coupe_ whirled up Lake Shore Drive under a rattling fusillade of sleet from over the lake.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Having been relieved of their furs, the callers were shown to the drawing-room.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the servant could offer his services, Dolores Gantry darted out past him and in through the welcome doorway of the side entrance.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
callersnounUS /ˈkɔːlərz/
plural of “caller” — a social or business visitor
From this reading Having been relieved of their furs, the callers were shown to the drawing-room.
cochere
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From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before the servant could offer his services, Dolores Gantry darted out past him and in through the welcome doorway of the side entrance.
coupenounUS /kuːp/
a car with two doors and front seats and a luggage compartment
From this reading PLAYS FOR POSITION About three o'clock of the same day a smart electric _coupe_ whirled up Lake Shore Drive under a rattling fusillade of sleet from over the lake.
curvedadjectiveUS /kɜːrvd/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Before the servant could offer his services, Dolores Gantry darted out past him and in through the welcome doorway of the side entrance.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading Her mother followed with stately leisure, regardless of a wind-flung dash of sleet on her sealskins.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading PLAYS FOR POSITION About three o'clock of the same day a smart electric _coupe_ whirled up Lake Shore Drive under a rattling fusillade of sleet from over the lake.
Dolores
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From this reading Before the servant could offer his services, Dolores Gantry darted out past him and in through the welcome doorway of the side entrance.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
doorwaynounUS /ˈdɔːrweɪ/
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Before the servant could offer his services, Dolores Gantry darted out past him and in through the welcome doorway of the side entrance.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
drawing-room
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From this reading Having been relieved of their furs, the callers were shown to the drawing-room.
DriveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading PLAYS FOR POSITION About three o'clock of the same day a smart electric _coupe_ whirled up Lake Shore Drive under a rattling fusillade of sleet from over the lake.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading PLAYS FOR POSITION About three o'clock of the same day a smart electric _coupe_ whirled up Lake Shore Drive under a rattling fusillade of sleet from over the lake.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Her mother followed with stately leisure, regardless of a wind-flung dash of sleet on her sealskins.
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PLAYS FOR POSITION About three o'clock of the same day a smart electric _coupe_ whirled up Lake Shore Drive under a rattling fusillade of sleet from over the lake.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading PLAYS FOR POSITION About three o'clock of the same day a smart electric _coupe_ whirled up Lake Shore Drive under a rattling fusillade of sleet from over the lake.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading Having been relieved of their furs, the callers were shown to the drawing-room.
fusilladenounUS /ˈfjuːsɪleɪd/
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
From this reading PLAYS FOR POSITION About three o'clock of the same day a smart electric _coupe_ whirled up Lake Shore Drive under a rattling fusillade of sleet from over the lake.
GantrynounUS /ˈɡæntri/
a framework of steel bars raised on side supports to bridge over or around something; can display railway signals above several tracks or can support a traveling crane etc.
From this reading Before the servant could offer his services, Dolores Gantry darted out past him and in through the welcome doorway of the side entrance.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having been relieved of their furs, the callers were shown to the drawing-room.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her mother followed with stately leisure, regardless of a wind-flung dash of sleet on her sealskins.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before the servant could offer his services, Dolores Gantry darted out past him and in through the welcome doorway of the side entrance.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before the servant could offer his services, Dolores Gantry darted out past him and in through the welcome doorway of the side entrance.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
LakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading PLAYS FOR POSITION About three o'clock of the same day a smart electric _coupe_ whirled up Lake Shore Drive under a rattling fusillade of sleet from over the lake.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Her mother followed with stately leisure, regardless of a wind-flung dash of sleet on her sealskins.
Leslie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Her mother followed with stately leisure, regardless of a wind-flung dash of sleet on her sealskins.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading PLAYS FOR POSITION About three o'clock of the same day a smart electric _coupe_ whirled up Lake Shore Drive under a rattling fusillade of sleet from over the lake.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PLAYS FOR POSITION About three o'clock of the same day a smart electric _coupe_ whirled up Lake Shore Drive under a rattling fusillade of sleet from over the lake.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Before the servant could offer his services, Dolores Gantry darted out past him and in through the welcome doorway of the side entrance.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her mother followed with stately leisure, regardless of a wind-flung dash of sleet on her sealskins.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading PLAYS FOR POSITION About three o'clock of the same day a smart electric _coupe_ whirled up Lake Shore Drive under a rattling fusillade of sleet from over the lake.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Before the servant could offer his services, Dolores Gantry darted out past him and in through the welcome doorway of the side entrance.
PLAYSnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading PLAYS FOR POSITION About three o'clock of the same day a smart electric _coupe_ whirled up Lake Shore Drive under a rattling fusillade of sleet from over the lake.
portenounUS /pɔːrt/
the Ottoman court in Constantinople
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
POSITIONnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading PLAYS FOR POSITION About three o'clock of the same day a smart electric _coupe_ whirled up Lake Shore Drive under a rattling fusillade of sleet from over the lake.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
rattlingnounUS /ˈrætlɪŋ/
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading PLAYS FOR POSITION About three o'clock of the same day a smart electric _coupe_ whirled up Lake Shore Drive under a rattling fusillade of sleet from over the lake.
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading Her mother followed with stately leisure, regardless of a wind-flung dash of sleet on her sealskins.
relievedadjectiveUS /rɪˈliːvd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Having been relieved of their furs, the callers were shown to the drawing-room.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading PLAYS FOR POSITION About three o'clock of the same day a smart electric _coupe_ whirled up Lake Shore Drive under a rattling fusillade of sleet from over the lake.
sealskins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her mother followed with stately leisure, regardless of a wind-flung dash of sleet on her sealskins.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Before the servant could offer his services, Dolores Gantry darted out past him and in through the welcome doorway of the side entrance.
servicesnounUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəz/
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Before the servant could offer his services, Dolores Gantry darted out past him and in through the welcome doorway of the side entrance.
ShorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading PLAYS FOR POSITION About three o'clock of the same day a smart electric _coupe_ whirled up Lake Shore Drive under a rattling fusillade of sleet from over the lake.
shotnounUS /ʃɑːt/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Having been relieved of their furs, the callers were shown to the drawing-room.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Before the servant could offer his services, Dolores Gantry darted out past him and in through the welcome doorway of the side entrance.
sleetnounUS /sliːt/
partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow)
From this reading PLAYS FOR POSITION About three o'clock of the same day a smart electric _coupe_ whirled up Lake Shore Drive under a rattling fusillade of sleet from over the lake.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading PLAYS FOR POSITION About three o'clock of the same day a smart electric _coupe_ whirled up Lake Shore Drive under a rattling fusillade of sleet from over the lake.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
sprangverbUS /spræŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Her mother followed with stately leisure, regardless of a wind-flung dash of sleet on her sealskins.
swungverbUS /swʌŋ/
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLAYS FOR POSITION About three o'clock of the same day a smart electric _coupe_ whirled up Lake Shore Drive under a rattling fusillade of sleet from over the lake.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Having been relieved of their furs, the callers were shown to the drawing-room.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading PLAYS FOR POSITION About three o'clock of the same day a smart electric _coupe_ whirled up Lake Shore Drive under a rattling fusillade of sleet from over the lake.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Before the servant could offer his services, Dolores Gantry darted out past him and in through the welcome doorway of the side entrance.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading PLAYS FOR POSITION About three o'clock of the same day a smart electric _coupe_ whirled up Lake Shore Drive under a rattling fusillade of sleet from over the lake.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading PLAYS FOR POSITION About three o'clock of the same day a smart electric _coupe_ whirled up Lake Shore Drive under a rattling fusillade of sleet from over the lake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading Before the servant could offer his services, Dolores Gantry darted out past him and in through the welcome doorway of the side entrance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Having been relieved of their furs, the callers were shown to the drawing-room.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading PLAYS FOR POSITION About three o'clock of the same day a smart electric _coupe_ whirled up Lake Shore Drive under a rattling fusillade of sleet from over the lake.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
wind-flung
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her mother followed with stately leisure, regardless of a wind-flung dash of sleet on her sealskins.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the entrance of the grounds of the Leslie mansion it curved around and shot in under the _porte cochere._ A footman in the quiet dark green and black of the Leslie livery sprang out to open the _coupe_ door, while the footman with the _coupe_, whose livery was not so quiet, swung down to hand out the occupants.
