used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was seated upon a lounge in the promenade, her ample charms lavishly displayed, and her blackened eyes mutely questioning the passers-by.
albeitconjunctionUS /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/
although
From this reading She welcomed Wrayson with a smile which she meant to be inviting, albeit she was a little suspicious.
AMATEURnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading AN AMATEUR DETECTIVE Wrayson easily discovered the object of his search.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading She was seated upon a lounge in the promenade, her ample charms lavishly displayed, and her blackened eyes mutely questioning the passers-by.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AMATEUR DETECTIVE Wrayson easily discovered the object of his search.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was seated upon a lounge in the promenade, her ample charms lavishly displayed, and her blackened eyes mutely questioning the passers-by.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Men of Wrayson's stamp and appearance were not often such easy victims.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Saw you at Luigi's, didn't I?" he asked, hat in hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Saw you at Luigi's, didn't I?" he asked, hat in hand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She welcomed Wrayson with a smile which she meant to be inviting, albeit she was a little suspicious.
blackenedadjectiveUS /ˈblækənd/
darkened by smoke
From this reading She was seated upon a lounge in the promenade, her ample charms lavishly displayed, and her blackened eyes mutely questioning the passers-by.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading She was seated upon a lounge in the promenade, her ample charms lavishly displayed, and her blackened eyes mutely questioning the passers-by.
DETECTIVEnounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading AN AMATEUR DETECTIVE Wrayson easily discovered the object of his search.
didn't
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From this reading "Saw you at Luigi's, didn't I?" he asked, hat in hand.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading AN AMATEUR DETECTIVE Wrayson easily discovered the object of his search.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading She was seated upon a lounge in the promenade, her ample charms lavishly displayed, and her blackened eyes mutely questioning the passers-by.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading AN AMATEUR DETECTIVE Wrayson easily discovered the object of his search.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Men of Wrayson's stamp and appearance were not often such easy victims.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She was seated upon a lounge in the promenade, her ample charms lavishly displayed, and her blackened eyes mutely questioning the passers-by.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Saw you at Luigi's, didn't I?" he asked, hat in hand.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "Saw you at Luigi's, didn't I?" he asked, hat in hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Saw you at Luigi's, didn't I?" he asked, hat in hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was seated upon a lounge in the promenade, her ample charms lavishly displayed, and her blackened eyes mutely questioning the passers-by.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN AMATEUR DETECTIVE Wrayson easily discovered the object of his search.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Saw you at Luigi's, didn't I?" he asked, hat in hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was seated upon a lounge in the promenade, her ample charms lavishly displayed, and her blackened eyes mutely questioning the passers-by.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading She welcomed Wrayson with a smile which she meant to be inviting, albeit she was a little suspicious.
lavishlyadverbUS /ˈlævɪʃli/
in a wasteful manner
From this reading She was seated upon a lounge in the promenade, her ample charms lavishly displayed, and her blackened eyes mutely questioning the passers-by.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She welcomed Wrayson with a smile which she meant to be inviting, albeit she was a little suspicious.
loungeverbUS /laʊndʒ/
sit or recline comfortably
From this reading She was seated upon a lounge in the promenade, her ample charms lavishly displayed, and her blackened eyes mutely questioning the passers-by.
Luigi's
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From this reading "Saw you at Luigi's, didn't I?" he asked, hat in hand.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading She welcomed Wrayson with a smile which she meant to be inviting, albeit she was a little suspicious.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men of Wrayson's stamp and appearance were not often such easy victims.
mutelyadverb
without speaking
From this reading She was seated upon a lounge in the promenade, her ample charms lavishly displayed, and her blackened eyes mutely questioning the passers-by.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Men of Wrayson's stamp and appearance were not often such easy victims.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading AN AMATEUR DETECTIVE Wrayson easily discovered the object of his search.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN AMATEUR DETECTIVE Wrayson easily discovered the object of his search.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Men of Wrayson's stamp and appearance were not often such easy victims.
passers-bynounUS /ˈpæsərzbaɪ/
plural of “passer-by” — a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading She was seated upon a lounge in the promenade, her ample charms lavishly displayed, and her blackened eyes mutely questioning the passers-by.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading She was seated upon a lounge in the promenade, her ample charms lavishly displayed, and her blackened eyes mutely questioning the passers-by.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading She was seated upon a lounge in the promenade, her ample charms lavishly displayed, and her blackened eyes mutely questioning the passers-by.
cut with a saw
From this reading "Saw you at Luigi's, didn't I?" he asked, hat in hand.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading AN AMATEUR DETECTIVE Wrayson easily discovered the object of his search.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading She was seated upon a lounge in the promenade, her ample charms lavishly displayed, and her blackened eyes mutely questioning the passers-by.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was seated upon a lounge in the promenade, her ample charms lavishly displayed, and her blackened eyes mutely questioning the passers-by.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She welcomed Wrayson with a smile which she meant to be inviting, albeit she was a little suspicious.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading Men of Wrayson's stamp and appearance were not often such easy victims.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Men of Wrayson's stamp and appearance were not often such easy victims.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading She welcomed Wrayson with a smile which she meant to be inviting, albeit she was a little suspicious.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN AMATEUR DETECTIVE Wrayson easily discovered the object of his search.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She welcomed Wrayson with a smile which she meant to be inviting, albeit she was a little suspicious.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She was seated upon a lounge in the promenade, her ample charms lavishly displayed, and her blackened eyes mutely questioning the passers-by.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Men of Wrayson's stamp and appearance were not often such easy victims.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was seated upon a lounge in the promenade, her ample charms lavishly displayed, and her blackened eyes mutely questioning the passers-by.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading She welcomed Wrayson with a smile which she meant to be inviting, albeit she was a little suspicious.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Men of Wrayson's stamp and appearance were not often such easy victims.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She welcomed Wrayson with a smile which she meant to be inviting, albeit she was a little suspicious.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She welcomed Wrayson with a smile which she meant to be inviting, albeit she was a little suspicious.
Wrayson
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From this reading AN AMATEUR DETECTIVE Wrayson easily discovered the object of his search.
Wrayson's
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From this reading Men of Wrayson's stamp and appearance were not often such easy victims.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Saw you at Luigi's, didn't I?" he asked, hat in hand.
