used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RED DOMINOS The water fete a thing of the past, the Warrens' domino ball became the excitement of the hour.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Grace responded, to find the corridor empty; but at her feet lay a sealed envelope addressed to Barbara, who hastily tore it open and read aloud the enclosed note.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading Grace responded, to find the corridor empty; but at her feet lay a sealed envelope addressed to Barbara, who hastily tore it open and read aloud the enclosed note.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Grace responded, to find the corridor empty; but at her feet lay a sealed envelope addressed to Barbara, who hastily tore it open and read aloud the enclosed note.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Grace responded, to find the corridor empty; but at her feet lay a sealed envelope addressed to Barbara, who hastily tore it open and read aloud the enclosed note.
AutomobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The "Automobile Girls" were talking over their costumes when there came a rap on their door.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading RED DOMINOS The water fete a thing of the past, the Warrens' domino ball became the excitement of the hour.
Barbara
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Grace responded, to find the corridor empty; but at her feet lay a sealed envelope addressed to Barbara, who hastily tore it open and read aloud the enclosed note.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading RED DOMINOS The water fete a thing of the past, the Warrens' domino ball became the excitement of the hour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Grace responded, to find the corridor empty; but at her feet lay a sealed envelope addressed to Barbara, who hastily tore it open and read aloud the enclosed note.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The "Automobile Girls" were talking over their costumes when there came a rap on their door.
chaperonnoun
one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
From this reading At midnight Maud and her chaperon will steal out of the side entrance of the hotel.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Grace responded, to find the corridor empty; but at her feet lay a sealed envelope addressed to Barbara, who hastily tore it open and read aloud the enclosed note.
costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading The "Automobile Girls" were talking over their costumes when there came a rap on their door.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading "Maud and the Count have planned to elope during the domino ball.
dominonounUS /ˈdɑːmənoʊ/
United States rhythm and blues pianist and singer and composer (born in 1928)
From this reading RED DOMINOS The water fete a thing of the past, the Warrens' domino ball became the excitement of the hour.
DOMINOSnounUS /ˈdɑːmɪnoʊz/
any of several games played with small rectangular blocks
From this reading RED DOMINOS The water fete a thing of the past, the Warrens' domino ball became the excitement of the hour.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The "Automobile Girls" were talking over their costumes when there came a rap on their door.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "Maud and the Count have planned to elope during the domino ball.
elopeverbUS /ɪˈloʊp/
run away secretly with one's beloved
From this reading "Maud and the Count have planned to elope during the domino ball.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Grace responded, to find the corridor empty; but at her feet lay a sealed envelope addressed to Barbara, who hastily tore it open and read aloud the enclosed note.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading Grace responded, to find the corridor empty; but at her feet lay a sealed envelope addressed to Barbara, who hastily tore it open and read aloud the enclosed note.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading At midnight Maud and her chaperon will steal out of the side entrance of the hotel.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading Grace responded, to find the corridor empty; but at her feet lay a sealed envelope addressed to Barbara, who hastily tore it open and read aloud the enclosed note.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading RED DOMINOS The water fete a thing of the past, the Warrens' domino ball became the excitement of the hour.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Grace responded, to find the corridor empty; but at her feet lay a sealed envelope addressed to Barbara, who hastily tore it open and read aloud the enclosed note.
feteverbUS /feɪt/
have a celebration
From this reading RED DOMINOS The water fete a thing of the past, the Warrens' domino ball became the excitement of the hour.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Grace responded, to find the corridor empty; but at her feet lay a sealed envelope addressed to Barbara, who hastily tore it open and read aloud the enclosed note.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The "Automobile Girls" were talking over their costumes when there came a rap on their door.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grace responded, to find the corridor empty; but at her feet lay a sealed envelope addressed to Barbara, who hastily tore it open and read aloud the enclosed note.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Grace responded, to find the corridor empty; but at her feet lay a sealed envelope addressed to Barbara, who hastily tore it open and read aloud the enclosed note.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Maud and the Count have planned to elope during the domino ball.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Grace responded, to find the corridor empty; but at her feet lay a sealed envelope addressed to Barbara, who hastily tore it open and read aloud the enclosed note.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading At midnight Maud and her chaperon will steal out of the side entrance of the hotel.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading RED DOMINOS The water fete a thing of the past, the Warrens' domino ball became the excitement of the hour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Grace responded, to find the corridor empty; but at her feet lay a sealed envelope addressed to Barbara, who hastily tore it open and read aloud the enclosed note.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Grace responded, to find the corridor empty; but at her feet lay a sealed envelope addressed to Barbara, who hastily tore it open and read aloud the enclosed note.
Maud
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Maud and the Count have planned to elope during the domino ball.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading At midnight Maud and her chaperon will steal out of the side entrance of the hotel.
a brief written record
From this reading Grace responded, to find the corridor empty; but at her feet lay a sealed envelope addressed to Barbara, who hastily tore it open and read aloud the enclosed note.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RED DOMINOS The water fete a thing of the past, the Warrens' domino ball became the excitement of the hour.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The "Automobile Girls" were talking over their costumes when there came a rap on their door.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Grace responded, to find the corridor empty; but at her feet lay a sealed envelope addressed to Barbara, who hastily tore it open and read aloud the enclosed note.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At midnight Maud and her chaperon will steal out of the side entrance of the hotel.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The "Automobile Girls" were talking over their costumes when there came a rap on their door.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading RED DOMINOS The water fete a thing of the past, the Warrens' domino ball became the excitement of the hour.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading "Maud and the Count have planned to elope during the domino ball.
rapnounUS /ræp/
a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
From this reading The "Automobile Girls" were talking over their costumes when there came a rap on their door.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Grace responded, to find the corridor empty; but at her feet lay a sealed envelope addressed to Barbara, who hastily tore it open and read aloud the enclosed note.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading RED DOMINOS The water fete a thing of the past, the Warrens' domino ball became the excitement of the hour.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading Grace responded, to find the corridor empty; but at her feet lay a sealed envelope addressed to Barbara, who hastily tore it open and read aloud the enclosed note.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading Grace responded, to find the corridor empty; but at her feet lay a sealed envelope addressed to Barbara, who hastily tore it open and read aloud the enclosed note.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading At midnight Maud and her chaperon will steal out of the side entrance of the hotel.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading At midnight Maud and her chaperon will steal out of the side entrance of the hotel.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading The "Automobile Girls" were talking over their costumes when there came a rap on their door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RED DOMINOS The water fete a thing of the past, the Warrens' domino ball became the excitement of the hour.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The "Automobile Girls" were talking over their costumes when there came a rap on their door.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The "Automobile Girls" were talking over their costumes when there came a rap on their door.
a special situation
From this reading RED DOMINOS The water fete a thing of the past, the Warrens' domino ball became the excitement of the hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Grace responded, to find the corridor empty; but at her feet lay a sealed envelope addressed to Barbara, who hastily tore it open and read aloud the enclosed note.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading Grace responded, to find the corridor empty; but at her feet lay a sealed envelope addressed to Barbara, who hastily tore it open and read aloud the enclosed note.
WarrensnounUS /ˈwɔːrənz/
plural of “warren” — United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading RED DOMINOS The water fete a thing of the past, the Warrens' domino ball became the excitement of the hour.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading RED DOMINOS The water fete a thing of the past, the Warrens' domino ball became the excitement of the hour.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The "Automobile Girls" were talking over their costumes when there came a rap on their door.
at the time that
From this reading The "Automobile Girls" were talking over their costumes when there came a rap on their door.
which person or people
From this reading Grace responded, to find the corridor empty; but at her feet lay a sealed envelope addressed to Barbara, who hastily tore it open and read aloud the enclosed note.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading At midnight Maud and her chaperon will steal out of the side entrance of the hotel.
