used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I think it is a special dispensation of Providence that sent the 'Automobile Girls' to Washington to visit Harriet Hamlin just at this particular time, Mrs. Wilson," declared Peter Dillon.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Mrs. Wilson walked back and forth across her drawing room floor several times before she answered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Wilson walked back and forth across her drawing room floor several times before she answered.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Mrs. Wilson walked back and forth across her drawing room floor several times before she answered.
from appearances alone
From this reading SUB ROSA The next morning, Peter Dillon was lounging in Mrs. Wilson's library, chatting with her on apparently easy terms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I think it is a special dispensation of Providence that sent the 'Automobile Girls' to Washington to visit Harriet Hamlin just at this particular time, Mrs. Wilson," declared Peter Dillon.
AutomobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "I think it is a special dispensation of Providence that sent the 'Automobile Girls' to Washington to visit Harriet Hamlin just at this particular time, Mrs. Wilson," declared Peter Dillon.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mrs. Wilson walked back and forth across her drawing room floor several times before she answered.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mrs. Wilson walked back and forth across her drawing room floor several times before she answered.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But her restlessness did not disturb Peter, who was reclining gracefully in a chair, smoking a cigarette.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading But her restlessness did not disturb Peter, who was reclining gracefully in a chair, smoking a cigarette.
chattingverbUS /ˈtʃætɪŋ/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading SUB ROSA The next morning, Peter Dillon was lounging in Mrs. Wilson's library, chatting with her on apparently easy terms.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading But her restlessness did not disturb Peter, who was reclining gracefully in a chair, smoking a cigarette.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "I think it is a special dispensation of Providence that sent the 'Automobile Girls' to Washington to visit Harriet Hamlin just at this particular time, Mrs. Wilson," declared Peter Dillon.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But her restlessness did not disturb Peter, who was reclining gracefully in a chair, smoking a cigarette.
Dillon
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From this reading SUB ROSA The next morning, Peter Dillon was lounging in Mrs. Wilson's library, chatting with her on apparently easy terms.
dispensationnounUS /ˌdɪspənˈseɪʃən/
an exemption from some rule or obligation
From this reading "I think it is a special dispensation of Providence that sent the 'Automobile Girls' to Washington to visit Harriet Hamlin just at this particular time, Mrs. Wilson," declared Peter Dillon.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading But her restlessness did not disturb Peter, who was reclining gracefully in a chair, smoking a cigarette.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Mrs. Wilson walked back and forth across her drawing room floor several times before she answered.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading She looked older in the early morning light.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading SUB ROSA The next morning, Peter Dillon was lounging in Mrs. Wilson's library, chatting with her on apparently easy terms.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Mrs. Wilson walked back and forth across her drawing room floor several times before she answered.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mrs. Wilson walked back and forth across her drawing room floor several times before she answered.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "I think it is a special dispensation of Providence that sent the 'Automobile Girls' to Washington to visit Harriet Hamlin just at this particular time, Mrs. Wilson," declared Peter Dillon.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading But her restlessness did not disturb Peter, who was reclining gracefully in a chair, smoking a cigarette.
Hamlin
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From this reading "I think it is a special dispensation of Providence that sent the 'Automobile Girls' to Washington to visit Harriet Hamlin just at this particular time, Mrs. Wilson," declared Peter Dillon.
Harriet
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From this reading "I think it is a special dispensation of Providence that sent the 'Automobile Girls' to Washington to visit Harriet Hamlin just at this particular time, Mrs. Wilson," declared Peter Dillon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SUB ROSA The next morning, Peter Dillon was lounging in Mrs. Wilson's library, chatting with her on apparently easy terms.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think it is a special dispensation of Providence that sent the 'Automobile Girls' to Washington to visit Harriet Hamlin just at this particular time, Mrs. Wilson," declared Peter Dillon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SUB ROSA The next morning, Peter Dillon was lounging in Mrs. Wilson's library, chatting with her on apparently easy terms.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I think it is a special dispensation of Providence that sent the 'Automobile Girls' to Washington to visit Harriet Hamlin just at this particular time, Mrs. Wilson," declared Peter Dillon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I think it is a special dispensation of Providence that sent the 'Automobile Girls' to Washington to visit Harriet Hamlin just at this particular time, Mrs. Wilson," declared Peter Dillon.
and nothing more
From this reading "I think it is a special dispensation of Providence that sent the 'Automobile Girls' to Washington to visit Harriet Hamlin just at this particular time, Mrs. Wilson," declared Peter Dillon.
a room where books are kept
From this reading SUB ROSA The next morning, Peter Dillon was lounging in Mrs. Wilson's library, chatting with her on apparently easy terms.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading She looked older in the early morning light.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked older in the early morning light.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading SUB ROSA The next morning, Peter Dillon was lounging in Mrs. Wilson's library, chatting with her on apparently easy terms.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SUB ROSA The next morning, Peter Dillon was lounging in Mrs. Wilson's library, chatting with her on apparently easy terms.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading SUB ROSA The next morning, Peter Dillon was lounging in Mrs. Wilson's library, chatting with her on apparently easy terms.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SUB ROSA The next morning, Peter Dillon was lounging in Mrs. Wilson's library, chatting with her on apparently easy terms.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But her restlessness did not disturb Peter, who was reclining gracefully in a chair, smoking a cigarette.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I think it is a special dispensation of Providence that sent the 'Automobile Girls' to Washington to visit Harriet Hamlin just at this particular time, Mrs. Wilson," declared Peter Dillon.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading She looked older in the early morning light.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SUB ROSA The next morning, Peter Dillon was lounging in Mrs. Wilson's library, chatting with her on apparently easy terms.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading "I think it is a special dispensation of Providence that sent the 'Automobile Girls' to Washington to visit Harriet Hamlin just at this particular time, Mrs. Wilson," declared Peter Dillon.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading SUB ROSA The next morning, Peter Dillon was lounging in Mrs. Wilson's library, chatting with her on apparently easy terms.
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading "I think it is a special dispensation of Providence that sent the 'Automobile Girls' to Washington to visit Harriet Hamlin just at this particular time, Mrs. Wilson," declared Peter Dillon.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading But her restlessness did not disturb Peter, who was reclining gracefully in a chair, smoking a cigarette.
restlessnessnounUS /ˈrestləsnəs/
the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
From this reading But her restlessness did not disturb Peter, who was reclining gracefully in a chair, smoking a cigarette.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mrs. Wilson walked back and forth across her drawing room floor several times before she answered.
ROSAnounUS /ˈroʊzə/
large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
From this reading SUB ROSA The next morning, Peter Dillon was lounging in Mrs. Wilson's library, chatting with her on apparently easy terms.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "I think it is a special dispensation of Providence that sent the 'Automobile Girls' to Washington to visit Harriet Hamlin just at this particular time, Mrs. Wilson," declared Peter Dillon.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Mrs. Wilson walked back and forth across her drawing room floor several times before she answered.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Wilson walked back and forth across her drawing room floor several times before she answered.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading But her restlessness did not disturb Peter, who was reclining gracefully in a chair, smoking a cigarette.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading "I think it is a special dispensation of Providence that sent the 'Automobile Girls' to Washington to visit Harriet Hamlin just at this particular time, Mrs. Wilson," declared Peter Dillon.
SUBverbUS /sʌb/
be a substitute
From this reading SUB ROSA The next morning, Peter Dillon was lounging in Mrs. Wilson's library, chatting with her on apparently easy terms.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading SUB ROSA The next morning, Peter Dillon was lounging in Mrs. Wilson's library, chatting with her on apparently easy terms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I think it is a special dispensation of Providence that sent the 'Automobile Girls' to Washington to visit Harriet Hamlin just at this particular time, Mrs. Wilson," declared Peter Dillon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUB ROSA The next morning, Peter Dillon was lounging in Mrs. Wilson's library, chatting with her on apparently easy terms.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think it is a special dispensation of Providence that sent the 'Automobile Girls' to Washington to visit Harriet Hamlin just at this particular time, Mrs. Wilson," declared Peter Dillon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I think it is a special dispensation of Providence that sent the 'Automobile Girls' to Washington to visit Harriet Hamlin just at this particular time, Mrs. Wilson," declared Peter Dillon.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I think it is a special dispensation of Providence that sent the 'Automobile Girls' to Washington to visit Harriet Hamlin just at this particular time, Mrs. Wilson," declared Peter Dillon.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Mrs. Wilson walked back and forth across her drawing room floor several times before she answered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I think it is a special dispensation of Providence that sent the 'Automobile Girls' to Washington to visit Harriet Hamlin just at this particular time, Mrs. Wilson," declared Peter Dillon.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "I think it is a special dispensation of Providence that sent the 'Automobile Girls' to Washington to visit Harriet Hamlin just at this particular time, Mrs. Wilson," declared Peter Dillon.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Mrs. Wilson walked back and forth across her drawing room floor several times before she answered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SUB ROSA The next morning, Peter Dillon was lounging in Mrs. Wilson's library, chatting with her on apparently easy terms.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading "I think it is a special dispensation of Providence that sent the 'Automobile Girls' to Washington to visit Harriet Hamlin just at this particular time, Mrs. Wilson," declared Peter Dillon.
which person or people
From this reading But her restlessness did not disturb Peter, who was reclining gracefully in a chair, smoking a cigarette.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading "I think it is a special dispensation of Providence that sent the 'Automobile Girls' to Washington to visit Harriet Hamlin just at this particular time, Mrs. Wilson," declared Peter Dillon.
Wilson'snounUS /ˈwɪlsənz/
possessive form of “wilson” — author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading SUB ROSA The next morning, Peter Dillon was lounging in Mrs. Wilson's library, chatting with her on apparently easy terms.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SUB ROSA The next morning, Peter Dillon was lounging in Mrs. Wilson's library, chatting with her on apparently easy terms.
