used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But--where have I seen you before?" asked Mrs. Carshaw suddenly, making play with a pair of mounted eye-glasses.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes, madam," said Winifred, who stood rather pale before that large and elegant presence.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
BartlettnounUS /ˈbɑːrtlɪt/
United States explorer who accompanied Peary's expedition to the North Pole and who led many other Arctic trips (1875-1946)
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Yes, madam," said Winifred, who stood rather pale before that large and elegant presence.
cause to be bored
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But--where have I seen you before?" asked Mrs. Carshaw suddenly, making play with a pair of mounted eye-glasses.
cannot
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From this reading "I cannot say, madam.
Carshaw
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From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading "Yes, madam," said Winifred, who stood rather pale before that large and elegant presence.
eye-glasses
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From this reading "But--where have I seen you before?" asked Mrs. Carshaw suddenly, making play with a pair of mounted eye-glasses.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It was in the front room of the two which Winifred occupied.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "But--where have I seen you before?" asked Mrs. Carshaw suddenly, making play with a pair of mounted eye-glasses.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But--where have I seen you before?" asked Mrs. Carshaw suddenly, making play with a pair of mounted eye-glasses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in the front room of the two which Winifred occupied.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Yes, madam," said Winifred, who stood rather pale before that large and elegant presence.
limousinenounUS /ˈlɪməziːn/
large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
a woman of refinement
From this reading "Yes, madam," said Winifred, who stood rather pale before that large and elegant presence.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "But--where have I seen you before?" asked Mrs. Carshaw suddenly, making play with a pair of mounted eye-glasses.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading "But--where have I seen you before?" asked Mrs. Carshaw suddenly, making play with a pair of mounted eye-glasses.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
held or filled or in use
From this reading It was in the front room of the two which Winifred occupied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading "But--where have I seen you before?" asked Mrs. Carshaw suddenly, making play with a pair of mounted eye-glasses.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading "Yes, madam," said Winifred, who stood rather pale before that large and elegant presence.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "But--where have I seen you before?" asked Mrs. Carshaw suddenly, making play with a pair of mounted eye-glasses.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading "Yes, madam," said Winifred, who stood rather pale before that large and elegant presence.
on the contrary
From this reading "Yes, madam," said Winifred, who stood rather pale before that large and elegant presence.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was in the front room of the two which Winifred occupied.
rubbernounUS /ˈrʌbər/
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes, madam," said Winifred, who stood rather pale before that large and elegant presence.
express in words
From this reading "I cannot say, madam.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "But--where have I seen you before?" asked Mrs. Carshaw suddenly, making play with a pair of mounted eye-glasses.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Yes, madam," said Winifred, who stood rather pale before that large and elegant presence.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "But--where have I seen you before?" asked Mrs. Carshaw suddenly, making play with a pair of mounted eye-glasses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
tiresnounUS /ˈtaɪərz/
plural of “tire” — hoop that covers a wheel
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
Twenty-seventhadjective
coming next after the twenty-sixth in position
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was in the front room of the two which Winifred occupied.
someone who visits
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in the front room of the two which Winifred occupied.
in or at the place that
From this reading "But--where have I seen you before?" asked Mrs. Carshaw suddenly, making play with a pair of mounted eye-glasses.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
which person or people
From this reading "Yes, madam," said Winifred, who stood rather pale before that large and elegant presence.
Winifred
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From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "But--where have I seen you before?" asked Mrs. Carshaw suddenly, making play with a pair of mounted eye-glasses.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, madam," said Winifred, who stood rather pale before that large and elegant presence.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
