used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We had only to wait a few moments, when we heard light footfalls and the rustle of dresses on the stairway, and the next instant Lulie and her two friends came into the room and greeted us cordially.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading WHEN Frank and I entered the parlor of the hotel, after sending up our cards to Lulie and the other ladies from Wilmington, we found the room full of company.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All were bowing, smiling and talking in the most eager and interested manner, as they filled their dancing cards with engagements for the ball, or brought forward friends to be introduced.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Strange faces among the ladies, and familiar faces among the students, were grouped on every side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN Frank and I entered the parlor of the hotel, after sending up our cards to Lulie and the other ladies from Wilmington, we found the room full of company.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All were bowing, smiling and talking in the most eager and interested manner, as they filled their dancing cards with engagements for the ball, or brought forward friends to be introduced.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading All were bowing, smiling and talking in the most eager and interested manner, as they filled their dancing cards with engagements for the ball, or brought forward friends to be introduced.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All were bowing, smiling and talking in the most eager and interested manner, as they filled their dancing cards with engagements for the ball, or brought forward friends to be introduced.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading All were bowing, smiling and talking in the most eager and interested manner, as they filled their dancing cards with engagements for the ball, or brought forward friends to be introduced.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading All were bowing, smiling and talking in the most eager and interested manner, as they filled their dancing cards with engagements for the ball, or brought forward friends to be introduced.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading We had only to wait a few moments, when we heard light footfalls and the rustle of dresses on the stairway, and the next instant Lulie and her two friends came into the room and greeted us cordially.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading WHEN Frank and I entered the parlor of the hotel, after sending up our cards to Lulie and the other ladies from Wilmington, we found the room full of company.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading WHEN Frank and I entered the parlor of the hotel, after sending up our cards to Lulie and the other ladies from Wilmington, we found the room full of company.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading We had only to wait a few moments, when we heard light footfalls and the rustle of dresses on the stairway, and the next instant Lulie and her two friends came into the room and greeted us cordially.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading All were bowing, smiling and talking in the most eager and interested manner, as they filled their dancing cards with engagements for the ball, or brought forward friends to be introduced.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading We had only to wait a few moments, when we heard light footfalls and the rustle of dresses on the stairway, and the next instant Lulie and her two friends came into the room and greeted us cordially.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading All were bowing, smiling and talking in the most eager and interested manner, as they filled their dancing cards with engagements for the ball, or brought forward friends to be introduced.
engagementsnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənts/
plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading All were bowing, smiling and talking in the most eager and interested manner, as they filled their dancing cards with engagements for the ball, or brought forward friends to be introduced.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading WHEN Frank and I entered the parlor of the hotel, after sending up our cards to Lulie and the other ladies from Wilmington, we found the room full of company.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Strange faces among the ladies, and familiar faces among the students, were grouped on every side.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Strange faces among the ladies, and familiar faces among the students, were grouped on every side.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading What a fairy vision of loveliness was Lulie!
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Strange faces among the ladies, and familiar faces among the students, were grouped on every side.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading We had only to wait a few moments, when we heard light footfalls and the rustle of dresses on the stairway, and the next instant Lulie and her two friends came into the room and greeted us cordially.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading All were bowing, smiling and talking in the most eager and interested manner, as they filled their dancing cards with engagements for the ball, or brought forward friends to be introduced.
footfalls
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We had only to wait a few moments, when we heard light footfalls and the rustle of dresses on the stairway, and the next instant Lulie and her two friends came into the room and greeted us cordially.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All were bowing, smiling and talking in the most eager and interested manner, as they filled their dancing cards with engagements for the ball, or brought forward friends to be introduced.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading All were bowing, smiling and talking in the most eager and interested manner, as they filled their dancing cards with engagements for the ball, or brought forward friends to be introduced.
set up or found
From this reading WHEN Frank and I entered the parlor of the hotel, after sending up our cards to Lulie and the other ladies from Wilmington, we found the room full of company.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading WHEN Frank and I entered the parlor of the hotel, after sending up our cards to Lulie and the other ladies from Wilmington, we found the room full of company.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading All were bowing, smiling and talking in the most eager and interested manner, as they filled their dancing cards with engagements for the ball, or brought forward friends to be introduced.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WHEN Frank and I entered the parlor of the hotel, after sending up our cards to Lulie and the other ladies from Wilmington, we found the room full of company.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading WHEN Frank and I entered the parlor of the hotel, after sending up our cards to Lulie and the other ladies from Wilmington, we found the room full of company.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading We had only to wait a few moments, when we heard light footfalls and the rustle of dresses on the stairway, and the next instant Lulie and her two friends came into the room and greeted us cordially.
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading Strange faces among the ladies, and familiar faces among the students, were grouped on every side.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had only to wait a few moments, when we heard light footfalls and the rustle of dresses on the stairway, and the next instant Lulie and her two friends came into the room and greeted us cordially.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading We had only to wait a few moments, when we heard light footfalls and the rustle of dresses on the stairway, and the next instant Lulie and her two friends came into the room and greeted us cordially.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading We had only to wait a few moments, when we heard light footfalls and the rustle of dresses on the stairway, and the next instant Lulie and her two friends came into the room and greeted us cordially.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading WHEN Frank and I entered the parlor of the hotel, after sending up our cards to Lulie and the other ladies from Wilmington, we found the room full of company.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WHEN Frank and I entered the parlor of the hotel, after sending up our cards to Lulie and the other ladies from Wilmington, we found the room full of company.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All were bowing, smiling and talking in the most eager and interested manner, as they filled their dancing cards with engagements for the ball, or brought forward friends to be introduced.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading We had only to wait a few moments, when we heard light footfalls and the rustle of dresses on the stairway, and the next instant Lulie and her two friends came into the room and greeted us cordially.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading All were bowing, smiling and talking in the most eager and interested manner, as they filled their dancing cards with engagements for the ball, or brought forward friends to be introduced.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We had only to wait a few moments, when we heard light footfalls and the rustle of dresses on the stairway, and the next instant Lulie and her two friends came into the room and greeted us cordially.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading All were bowing, smiling and talking in the most eager and interested manner, as they filled their dancing cards with engagements for the ball, or brought forward friends to be introduced.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading WHEN Frank and I entered the parlor of the hotel, after sending up our cards to Lulie and the other ladies from Wilmington, we found the room full of company.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading We had only to wait a few moments, when we heard light footfalls and the rustle of dresses on the stairway, and the next instant Lulie and her two friends came into the room and greeted us cordially.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading What a fairy vision of loveliness was Lulie!
Lulie
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From this reading WHEN Frank and I entered the parlor of the hotel, after sending up our cards to Lulie and the other ladies from Wilmington, we found the room full of company.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading All were bowing, smiling and talking in the most eager and interested manner, as they filled their dancing cards with engagements for the ball, or brought forward friends to be introduced.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading We had only to wait a few moments, when we heard light footfalls and the rustle of dresses on the stairway, and the next instant Lulie and her two friends came into the room and greeted us cordially.
used to form the superlative
From this reading All were bowing, smiling and talking in the most eager and interested manner, as they filled their dancing cards with engagements for the ball, or brought forward friends to be introduced.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading We had only to wait a few moments, when we heard light footfalls and the rustle of dresses on the stairway, and the next instant Lulie and her two friends came into the room and greeted us cordially.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN Frank and I entered the parlor of the hotel, after sending up our cards to Lulie and the other ladies from Wilmington, we found the room full of company.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Strange faces among the ladies, and familiar faces among the students, were grouped on every side.
and nothing more
From this reading We had only to wait a few moments, when we heard light footfalls and the rustle of dresses on the stairway, and the next instant Lulie and her two friends came into the room and greeted us cordially.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All were bowing, smiling and talking in the most eager and interested manner, as they filled their dancing cards with engagements for the ball, or brought forward friends to be introduced.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading WHEN Frank and I entered the parlor of the hotel, after sending up our cards to Lulie and the other ladies from Wilmington, we found the room full of company.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading WHEN Frank and I entered the parlor of the hotel, after sending up our cards to Lulie and the other ladies from Wilmington, we found the room full of company.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading WHEN Frank and I entered the parlor of the hotel, after sending up our cards to Lulie and the other ladies from Wilmington, we found the room full of company.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading WHEN Frank and I entered the parlor of the hotel, after sending up our cards to Lulie and the other ladies from Wilmington, we found the room full of company.
rustleverbUS /ˈrʌsəl/
make a dry crackling sound
From this reading We had only to wait a few moments, when we heard light footfalls and the rustle of dresses on the stairway, and the next instant Lulie and her two friends came into the room and greeted us cordially.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading WHEN Frank and I entered the parlor of the hotel, after sending up our cards to Lulie and the other ladies from Wilmington, we found the room full of company.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Strange faces among the ladies, and familiar faces among the students, were grouped on every side.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading All were bowing, smiling and talking in the most eager and interested manner, as they filled their dancing cards with engagements for the ball, or brought forward friends to be introduced.
stairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading We had only to wait a few moments, when we heard light footfalls and the rustle of dresses on the stairway, and the next instant Lulie and her two friends came into the room and greeted us cordially.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Strange faces among the ladies, and familiar faces among the students, were grouped on every side.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Strange faces among the ladies, and familiar faces among the students, were grouped on every side.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading All were bowing, smiling and talking in the most eager and interested manner, as they filled their dancing cards with engagements for the ball, or brought forward friends to be introduced.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN Frank and I entered the parlor of the hotel, after sending up our cards to Lulie and the other ladies from Wilmington, we found the room full of company.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All were bowing, smiling and talking in the most eager and interested manner, as they filled their dancing cards with engagements for the ball, or brought forward friends to be introduced.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All were bowing, smiling and talking in the most eager and interested manner, as they filled their dancing cards with engagements for the ball, or brought forward friends to be introduced.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEN Frank and I entered the parlor of the hotel, after sending up our cards to Lulie and the other ladies from Wilmington, we found the room full of company.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We had only to wait a few moments, when we heard light footfalls and the rustle of dresses on the stairway, and the next instant Lulie and her two friends came into the room and greeted us cordially.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WHEN Frank and I entered the parlor of the hotel, after sending up our cards to Lulie and the other ladies from Wilmington, we found the room full of company.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We had only to wait a few moments, when we heard light footfalls and the rustle of dresses on the stairway, and the next instant Lulie and her two friends came into the room and greeted us cordially.
a vivid mental image
From this reading What a fairy vision of loveliness was Lulie!
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading We had only to wait a few moments, when we heard light footfalls and the rustle of dresses on the stairway, and the next instant Lulie and her two friends came into the room and greeted us cordially.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What a fairy vision of loveliness was Lulie!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WHEN Frank and I entered the parlor of the hotel, after sending up our cards to Lulie and the other ladies from Wilmington, we found the room full of company.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Strange faces among the ladies, and familiar faces among the students, were grouped on every side.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a fairy vision of loveliness was Lulie!
at the time that
From this reading WHEN Frank and I entered the parlor of the hotel, after sending up our cards to Lulie and the other ladies from Wilmington, we found the room full of company.
WilmingtonnounUS /ˈwɪlmɪŋtən/
a town in southeastern North Carolina on the Cape Fear River
From this reading WHEN Frank and I entered the parlor of the hotel, after sending up our cards to Lulie and the other ladies from Wilmington, we found the room full of company.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All were bowing, smiling and talking in the most eager and interested manner, as they filled their dancing cards with engagements for the ball, or brought forward friends to be introduced.
