used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Patsy was about to shake her head when a roadster swung around the corner of the station and came to a dead stop in front of where she and the station-master were standing.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Patsy was about to shake her head when a roadster swung around the corner of the station and came to a dead stop in front of where she and the station-master were standing.
absurditynounUS /əbˈsɜːrdəti/
a message whose content is at variance with reason
From this reading Patsy intended it for a question, realizing even as she spoke the absurdity of inquiring the name of an English actress at such a place.
actressnounUS /ˈæktrəs/
a female actor
From this reading Patsy intended it for a question, realizing even as she spoke the absurdity of inquiring the name of an English actress at such a place.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Patsy intended it for a question, realizing even as she spoke the absurdity of inquiring the name of an English actress at such a place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Patsy was about to shake her head when a roadster swung around the corner of the station and came to a dead stop in front of where she and the station-master were standing.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Is this--are you Miss St. Regis?" he finally asked.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Patsy was about to shake her head when a roadster swung around the corner of the station and came to a dead stop in front of where she and the station-master were standing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Patsy intended it for a question, realizing even as she spoke the absurdity of inquiring the name of an English actress at such a place.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is this--are you Miss St. Regis?" he finally asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The driver peered at her through his goggles in a questioning, hesitating manner.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Patsy was about to shake her head when a roadster swung around the corner of the station and came to a dead stop in front of where she and the station-master were standing.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Patsy was about to shake her head when a roadster swung around the corner of the station and came to a dead stop in front of where she and the station-master were standing.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Patsy was about to shake her head when a roadster swung around the corner of the station and came to a dead stop in front of where she and the station-master were standing.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading The driver peered at her through his goggles in a questioning, hesitating manner.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Patsy intended it for a question, realizing even as she spoke the absurdity of inquiring the name of an English actress at such a place.
divisible by two
From this reading Patsy intended it for a question, realizing even as she spoke the absurdity of inquiring the name of an English actress at such a place.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading "Is this--are you Miss St. Regis?" he finally asked.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Patsy intended it for a question, realizing even as she spoke the absurdity of inquiring the name of an English actress at such a place.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Patsy was about to shake her head when a roadster swung around the corner of the station and came to a dead stop in front of where she and the station-master were standing.
gogglesnounUS /ˈɡɑːɡəlz/
(plural) tight-fitting spectacles worn to protect the eyes
From this reading The driver peered at her through his goggles in a questioning, hesitating manner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Is this--are you Miss St. Regis?" he finally asked.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Patsy was about to shake her head when a roadster swung around the corner of the station and came to a dead stop in front of where she and the station-master were standing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Patsy was about to shake her head when a roadster swung around the corner of the station and came to a dead stop in front of where she and the station-master were standing.
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading The driver peered at her through his goggles in a questioning, hesitating manner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The driver peered at her through his goggles in a questioning, hesitating manner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Patsy was about to shake her head when a roadster swung around the corner of the station and came to a dead stop in front of where she and the station-master were standing.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading Patsy intended it for a question, realizing even as she spoke the absurdity of inquiring the name of an English actress at such a place.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Patsy intended it for a question, realizing even as she spoke the absurdity of inquiring the name of an English actress at such a place.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is this--are you Miss St. Regis?" he finally asked.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Patsy intended it for a question, realizing even as she spoke the absurdity of inquiring the name of an English actress at such a place.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The driver peered at her through his goggles in a questioning, hesitating manner.
Miriam
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From this reading "Miriam St. Regis?"
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Is this--are you Miss St. Regis?" he finally asked.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Patsy intended it for a question, realizing even as she spoke the absurdity of inquiring the name of an English actress at such a place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Patsy was about to shake her head when a roadster swung around the corner of the station and came to a dead stop in front of where she and the station-master were standing.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading Patsy was about to shake her head when a roadster swung around the corner of the station and came to a dead stop in front of where she and the station-master were standing.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading The driver peered at her through his goggles in a questioning, hesitating manner.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Patsy intended it for a question, realizing even as she spoke the absurdity of inquiring the name of an English actress at such a place.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Patsy intended it for a question, realizing even as she spoke the absurdity of inquiring the name of an English actress at such a place.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading The driver peered at her through his goggles in a questioning, hesitating manner.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Patsy intended it for a question, realizing even as she spoke the absurdity of inquiring the name of an English actress at such a place.
Regis
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From this reading "Is this--are you Miss St. Regis?" he finally asked.
roadsternounUS /ˈroʊdstər/
an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat
From this reading Patsy was about to shake her head when a roadster swung around the corner of the station and came to a dead stop in front of where she and the station-master were standing.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading Patsy was about to shake her head when a roadster swung around the corner of the station and came to a dead stop in front of where she and the station-master were standing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Patsy was about to shake her head when a roadster swung around the corner of the station and came to a dead stop in front of where she and the station-master were standing.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Patsy intended it for a question, realizing even as she spoke the absurdity of inquiring the name of an English actress at such a place.
St
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From this reading "Is this--are you Miss St. Regis?" he finally asked.
having a supporting base
From this reading Patsy was about to shake her head when a roadster swung around the corner of the station and came to a dead stop in front of where she and the station-master were standing.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Patsy was about to shake her head when a roadster swung around the corner of the station and came to a dead stop in front of where she and the station-master were standing.
station-master
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From this reading Patsy was about to shake her head when a roadster swung around the corner of the station and came to a dead stop in front of where she and the station-master were standing.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Patsy was about to shake her head when a roadster swung around the corner of the station and came to a dead stop in front of where she and the station-master were standing.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Patsy intended it for a question, realizing even as she spoke the absurdity of inquiring the name of an English actress at such a place.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Patsy was about to shake her head when a roadster swung around the corner of the station and came to a dead stop in front of where she and the station-master were standing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Patsy was about to shake her head when a roadster swung around the corner of the station and came to a dead stop in front of where she and the station-master were standing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Is this--are you Miss St. Regis?" he finally asked.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The driver peered at her through his goggles in a questioning, hesitating manner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Patsy was about to shake her head when a roadster swung around the corner of the station and came to a dead stop in front of where she and the station-master were standing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Patsy was about to shake her head when a roadster swung around the corner of the station and came to a dead stop in front of where she and the station-master were standing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Patsy was about to shake her head when a roadster swung around the corner of the station and came to a dead stop in front of where she and the station-master were standing.
at the time that
From this reading Patsy was about to shake her head when a roadster swung around the corner of the station and came to a dead stop in front of where she and the station-master were standing.
in or at the place that
From this reading Patsy was about to shake her head when a roadster swung around the corner of the station and came to a dead stop in front of where she and the station-master were standing.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Is this--are you Miss St. Regis?" he finally asked.
