used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PORTRAIT OF A SIREN Crispness folded down upon New York a month later, bringing November and the three big football games and a great fluttering of furs along Fifth Avenue.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Five dozen virtuous females of the second layer were proclaiming not only this fitness, but in addition a tremendous undaunted ambition toward the first three dozen young men, who were of course invited to each of the ninety-six parties--as were the young lady's group of family friends, acquaintances, college boys, and eager young outsiders.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading Five dozen virtuous females of the second layer were proclaiming not only this fitness, but in addition a tremendous undaunted ambition toward the first three dozen young men, who were of course invited to each of the ninety-six parties--as were the young lady's group of family friends, acquaintances, college boys, and eager young outsiders.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading PORTRAIT OF A SIREN Crispness folded down upon New York a month later, bringing November and the three big football games and a great fluttering of furs along Fifth Avenue.
in addition
From this reading It brought, also, a sense of tension to the city, and suppressed excitement.
a cherished desire
From this reading Five dozen virtuous females of the second layer were proclaiming not only this fitness, but in addition a tremendous undaunted ambition toward the first three dozen young men, who were of course invited to each of the ninety-six parties--as were the young lady's group of family friends, acquaintances, college boys, and eager young outsiders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PORTRAIT OF A SIREN Crispness folded down upon New York a month later, bringing November and the three big football games and a great fluttering of furs along Fifth Avenue.
Anthony'snounUS /ˈænθəniz/
possessive form of “anthony” — Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading Every morning now there were invitations in Anthony's mail.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Five dozen virtuous females of the second layer were proclaiming not only this fitness, but in addition a tremendous undaunted ambition toward the first three dozen young men, who were of course invited to each of the ninety-six parties--as were the young lady's group of family friends, acquaintances, college boys, and eager young outsiders.
a line of approach
From this reading PORTRAIT OF A SIREN Crispness folded down upon New York a month later, bringing November and the three big football games and a great fluttering of furs along Fifth Avenue.
have
From this reading Three dozen virtuous females of the first layer were proclaiming their fitness, if not their specific willingness, to bear children unto three dozen millionaires.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PORTRAIT OF A SIREN Crispness folded down upon New York a month later, bringing November and the three big football games and a great fluttering of furs along Fifth Avenue.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Five dozen virtuous females of the second layer were proclaiming not only this fitness, but in addition a tremendous undaunted ambition toward the first three dozen young men, who were of course invited to each of the ninety-six parties--as were the young lady's group of family friends, acquaintances, college boys, and eager young outsiders.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading PORTRAIT OF A SIREN Crispness folded down upon New York a month later, bringing November and the three big football games and a great fluttering of furs along Fifth Avenue.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It brought, also, a sense of tension to the city, and suppressed excitement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Five dozen virtuous females of the second layer were proclaiming not only this fitness, but in addition a tremendous undaunted ambition toward the first three dozen young men, who were of course invited to each of the ninety-six parties--as were the young lady's group of family friends, acquaintances, college boys, and eager young outsiders.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Three dozen virtuous females of the first layer were proclaiming their fitness, if not their specific willingness, to bear children unto three dozen millionaires.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It brought, also, a sense of tension to the city, and suppressed excitement.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Five dozen virtuous females of the second layer were proclaiming not only this fitness, but in addition a tremendous undaunted ambition toward the first three dozen young men, who were of course invited to each of the ninety-six parties--as were the young lady's group of family friends, acquaintances, college boys, and eager young outsiders.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Five dozen virtuous females of the second layer were proclaiming not only this fitness, but in addition a tremendous undaunted ambition toward the first three dozen young men, who were of course invited to each of the ninety-six parties--as were the young lady's group of family friends, acquaintances, college boys, and eager young outsiders.
CrispnessnounUS /ˈkrɪspnəs/
a pleasing firmness and freshness
From this reading PORTRAIT OF A SIREN Crispness folded down upon New York a month later, bringing November and the three big football games and a great fluttering of furs along Fifth Avenue.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading PORTRAIT OF A SIREN Crispness folded down upon New York a month later, bringing November and the three big football games and a great fluttering of furs along Fifth Avenue.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Three dozen virtuous females of the first layer were proclaiming their fitness, if not their specific willingness, to bear children unto three dozen millionaires.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Five dozen virtuous females of the second layer were proclaiming not only this fitness, but in addition a tremendous undaunted ambition toward the first three dozen young men, who were of course invited to each of the ninety-six parties--as were the young lady's group of family friends, acquaintances, college boys, and eager young outsiders.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Five dozen virtuous females of the second layer were proclaiming not only this fitness, but in addition a tremendous undaunted ambition toward the first three dozen young men, who were of course invited to each of the ninety-six parties--as were the young lady's group of family friends, acquaintances, college boys, and eager young outsiders.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every morning now there were invitations in Anthony's mail.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading It brought, also, a sense of tension to the city, and suppressed excitement.
a social unit living together
From this reading Five dozen virtuous females of the second layer were proclaiming not only this fitness, but in addition a tremendous undaunted ambition toward the first three dozen young men, who were of course invited to each of the ninety-six parties--as were the young lady's group of family friends, acquaintances, college boys, and eager young outsiders.
femalesnounUS /ˈfiːmeɪlz/
plural of “female” — an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes
From this reading Three dozen virtuous females of the first layer were proclaiming their fitness, if not their specific willingness, to bear children unto three dozen millionaires.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading PORTRAIT OF A SIREN Crispness folded down upon New York a month later, bringing November and the three big football games and a great fluttering of furs along Fifth Avenue.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Three dozen virtuous females of the first layer were proclaiming their fitness, if not their specific willingness, to bear children unto three dozen millionaires.
fitnessnounUS /ˈfɪtnəs/
the quality of being suitable
From this reading Three dozen virtuous females of the first layer were proclaiming their fitness, if not their specific willingness, to bear children unto three dozen millionaires.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five dozen virtuous females of the second layer were proclaiming not only this fitness, but in addition a tremendous undaunted ambition toward the first three dozen young men, who were of course invited to each of the ninety-six parties--as were the young lady's group of family friends, acquaintances, college boys, and eager young outsiders.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading PORTRAIT OF A SIREN Crispness folded down upon New York a month later, bringing November and the three big football games and a great fluttering of furs along Fifth Avenue.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading PORTRAIT OF A SIREN Crispness folded down upon New York a month later, bringing November and the three big football games and a great fluttering of furs along Fifth Avenue.
footballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading PORTRAIT OF A SIREN Crispness folded down upon New York a month later, bringing November and the three big football games and a great fluttering of furs along Fifth Avenue.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Five dozen virtuous females of the second layer were proclaiming not only this fitness, but in addition a tremendous undaunted ambition toward the first three dozen young men, who were of course invited to each of the ninety-six parties--as were the young lady's group of family friends, acquaintances, college boys, and eager young outsiders.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading PORTRAIT OF A SIREN Crispness folded down upon New York a month later, bringing November and the three big football games and a great fluttering of furs along Fifth Avenue.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading PORTRAIT OF A SIREN Crispness folded down upon New York a month later, bringing November and the three big football games and a great fluttering of furs along Fifth Avenue.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading PORTRAIT OF A SIREN Crispness folded down upon New York a month later, bringing November and the three big football games and a great fluttering of furs along Fifth Avenue.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Five dozen virtuous females of the second layer were proclaiming not only this fitness, but in addition a tremendous undaunted ambition toward the first three dozen young men, who were of course invited to each of the ninety-six parties--as were the young lady's group of family friends, acquaintances, college boys, and eager young outsiders.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Three dozen virtuous females of the first layer were proclaiming their fitness, if not their specific willingness, to bear children unto three dozen millionaires.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every morning now there were invitations in Anthony's mail.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Every morning now there were invitations in Anthony's mail.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Five dozen virtuous females of the second layer were proclaiming not only this fitness, but in addition a tremendous undaunted ambition toward the first three dozen young men, who were of course invited to each of the ninety-six parties--as were the young lady's group of family friends, acquaintances, college boys, and eager young outsiders.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It brought, also, a sense of tension to the city, and suppressed excitement.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Five dozen virtuous females of the second layer were proclaiming not only this fitness, but in addition a tremendous undaunted ambition toward the first three dozen young men, who were of course invited to each of the ninety-six parties--as were the young lady's group of family friends, acquaintances, college boys, and eager young outsiders.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading PORTRAIT OF A SIREN Crispness folded down upon New York a month later, bringing November and the three big football games and a great fluttering of furs along Fifth Avenue.
layernounUS /ˈleɪər/
single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
From this reading Three dozen virtuous females of the first layer were proclaiming their fitness, if not their specific willingness, to bear children unto three dozen millionaires.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading Every morning now there were invitations in Anthony's mail.
the force of workers available
From this reading Five dozen virtuous females of the second layer were proclaiming not only this fitness, but in addition a tremendous undaunted ambition toward the first three dozen young men, who were of course invited to each of the ninety-six parties--as were the young lady's group of family friends, acquaintances, college boys, and eager young outsiders.
millionairesnounUS /ˌmɪljəˈnerz/
plural of “millionaire” — a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading Three dozen virtuous females of the first layer were proclaiming their fitness, if not their specific willingness, to bear children unto three dozen millionaires.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading PORTRAIT OF A SIREN Crispness folded down upon New York a month later, bringing November and the three big football games and a great fluttering of furs along Fifth Avenue.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Every morning now there were invitations in Anthony's mail.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading PORTRAIT OF A SIREN Crispness folded down upon New York a month later, bringing November and the three big football games and a great fluttering of furs along Fifth Avenue.
ninety-sixadjective
being six more than ninety
From this reading Five dozen virtuous females of the second layer were proclaiming not only this fitness, but in addition a tremendous undaunted ambition toward the first three dozen young men, who were of course invited to each of the ninety-six parties--as were the young lady's group of family friends, acquaintances, college boys, and eager young outsiders.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Three dozen virtuous females of the first layer were proclaiming their fitness, if not their specific willingness, to bear children unto three dozen millionaires.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading PORTRAIT OF A SIREN Crispness folded down upon New York a month later, bringing November and the three big football games and a great fluttering of furs along Fifth Avenue.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Every morning now there were invitations in Anthony's mail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PORTRAIT OF A SIREN Crispness folded down upon New York a month later, bringing November and the three big football games and a great fluttering of furs along Fifth Avenue.
and nothing more
From this reading Five dozen virtuous females of the second layer were proclaiming not only this fitness, but in addition a tremendous undaunted ambition toward the first three dozen young men, who were of course invited to each of the ninety-six parties--as were the young lady's group of family friends, acquaintances, college boys, and eager young outsiders.
outsidersnounUS /aʊtˈsaɪdərz/
plural of “outsider” — someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group
From this reading Five dozen virtuous females of the second layer were proclaiming not only this fitness, but in addition a tremendous undaunted ambition toward the first three dozen young men, who were of course invited to each of the ninety-six parties--as were the young lady's group of family friends, acquaintances, college boys, and eager young outsiders.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Five dozen virtuous females of the second layer were proclaiming not only this fitness, but in addition a tremendous undaunted ambition toward the first three dozen young men, who were of course invited to each of the ninety-six parties--as were the young lady's group of family friends, acquaintances, college boys, and eager young outsiders.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading PORTRAIT OF A SIREN Crispness folded down upon New York a month later, bringing November and the three big football games and a great fluttering of furs along Fifth Avenue.
proclaimingverbUS /proʊˈkleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “proclaim” — declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading Three dozen virtuous females of the first layer were proclaiming their fitness, if not their specific willingness, to bear children unto three dozen millionaires.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Five dozen virtuous females of the second layer were proclaiming not only this fitness, but in addition a tremendous undaunted ambition toward the first three dozen young men, who were of course invited to each of the ninety-six parties--as were the young lady's group of family friends, acquaintances, college boys, and eager young outsiders.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading It brought, also, a sense of tension to the city, and suppressed excitement.
SIRENnounUS /ˈsaɪrən/
a sea nymph (part woman and part bird) supposed to lure sailors to destruction on the rocks where the nymphs lived
From this reading PORTRAIT OF A SIREN Crispness folded down upon New York a month later, bringing November and the three big football games and a great fluttering of furs along Fifth Avenue.
specificadjectiveUS /spəˈsɪfɪk/
(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
From this reading Three dozen virtuous females of the first layer were proclaiming their fitness, if not their specific willingness, to bear children unto three dozen millionaires.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading It brought, also, a sense of tension to the city, and suppressed excitement.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading It brought, also, a sense of tension to the city, and suppressed excitement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PORTRAIT OF A SIREN Crispness folded down upon New York a month later, bringing November and the three big football games and a great fluttering of furs along Fifth Avenue.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Three dozen virtuous females of the first layer were proclaiming their fitness, if not their specific willingness, to bear children unto three dozen millionaires.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Every morning now there were invitations in Anthony's mail.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Five dozen virtuous females of the second layer were proclaiming not only this fitness, but in addition a tremendous undaunted ambition toward the first three dozen young men, who were of course invited to each of the ninety-six parties--as were the young lady's group of family friends, acquaintances, college boys, and eager young outsiders.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading PORTRAIT OF A SIREN Crispness folded down upon New York a month later, bringing November and the three big football games and a great fluttering of furs along Fifth Avenue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It brought, also, a sense of tension to the city, and suppressed excitement.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Five dozen virtuous females of the second layer were proclaiming not only this fitness, but in addition a tremendous undaunted ambition toward the first three dozen young men, who were of course invited to each of the ninety-six parties--as were the young lady's group of family friends, acquaintances, college boys, and eager young outsiders.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Five dozen virtuous females of the second layer were proclaiming not only this fitness, but in addition a tremendous undaunted ambition toward the first three dozen young men, who were of course invited to each of the ninety-six parties--as were the young lady's group of family friends, acquaintances, college boys, and eager young outsiders.
undauntedadjectiveUS /ənˈdɔːntɪd/
unshaken in purpose
From this reading Five dozen virtuous females of the second layer were proclaiming not only this fitness, but in addition a tremendous undaunted ambition toward the first three dozen young men, who were of course invited to each of the ninety-six parties--as were the young lady's group of family friends, acquaintances, college boys, and eager young outsiders.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading Three dozen virtuous females of the first layer were proclaiming their fitness, if not their specific willingness, to bear children unto three dozen millionaires.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading PORTRAIT OF A SIREN Crispness folded down upon New York a month later, bringing November and the three big football games and a great fluttering of furs along Fifth Avenue.
virtuousadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəs/
morally excellent
From this reading Three dozen virtuous females of the first layer were proclaiming their fitness, if not their specific willingness, to bear children unto three dozen millionaires.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Every morning now there were invitations in Anthony's mail.
which person or people
From this reading Five dozen virtuous females of the second layer were proclaiming not only this fitness, but in addition a tremendous undaunted ambition toward the first three dozen young men, who were of course invited to each of the ninety-six parties--as were the young lady's group of family friends, acquaintances, college boys, and eager young outsiders.
willingnessnounUS /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/
cheerful compliance
From this reading Three dozen virtuous females of the first layer were proclaiming their fitness, if not their specific willingness, to bear children unto three dozen millionaires.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading PORTRAIT OF A SIREN Crispness folded down upon New York a month later, bringing November and the three big football games and a great fluttering of furs along Fifth Avenue.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Five dozen virtuous females of the second layer were proclaiming not only this fitness, but in addition a tremendous undaunted ambition toward the first three dozen young men, who were of course invited to each of the ninety-six parties--as were the young lady's group of family friends, acquaintances, college boys, and eager young outsiders.
