adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
actressnounUS /ˈæktrəs/
a female actor
From this reading It was the creation of a Parisian boulevard actress, known widely for her costumes, for the extraordinary manner in which she dressed her hair, and for the rapidity of her succeeding emotional entanglements.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was "different" and yet not "queer," it was artistic and yet fashionable, and with its flowing lines it would not be hard to construct.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading It was "different" and yet not "queer," it was artistic and yet fashionable, and with its flowing lines it would not be hard to construct.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
boulevardnounUS /ˈbʊləvɑːrd/
a wide street or thoroughfare
From this reading It was the creation of a Parisian boulevard actress, known widely for her costumes, for the extraordinary manner in which she dressed her hair, and for the rapidity of her succeeding emotional entanglements.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
chiffonnounUS /ʃɪˈfɑːn/
a sheer fabric of silk or rayon
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
constructverbUS /kənˈstrʌkt/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading It was "different" and yet not "queer," it was artistic and yet fashionable, and with its flowing lines it would not be hard to construct.
costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading It was the creation of a Parisian boulevard actress, known widely for her costumes, for the extraordinary manner in which she dressed her hair, and for the rapidity of her succeeding emotional entanglements.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading It was the creation of a Parisian boulevard actress, known widely for her costumes, for the extraordinary manner in which she dressed her hair, and for the rapidity of her succeeding emotional entanglements.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
designnounUS /dɪˈzaɪn/
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It was "different" and yet not "queer," it was artistic and yet fashionable, and with its flowing lines it would not be hard to construct.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading It was the creation of a Parisian boulevard actress, known widely for her costumes, for the extraordinary manner in which she dressed her hair, and for the rapidity of her succeeding emotional entanglements.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
emotionaladjectiveUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/
determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason
From this reading It was the creation of a Parisian boulevard actress, known widely for her costumes, for the extraordinary manner in which she dressed her hair, and for the rapidity of her succeeding emotional entanglements.
entanglementsnounUS /enˈtæŋɡəlmənts/
plural of “entanglement” — an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim
From this reading It was the creation of a Parisian boulevard actress, known widely for her costumes, for the extraordinary manner in which she dressed her hair, and for the rapidity of her succeeding emotional entanglements.
extraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading It was the creation of a Parisian boulevard actress, known widely for her costumes, for the extraordinary manner in which she dressed her hair, and for the rapidity of her succeeding emotional entanglements.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading It was "different" and yet not "queer," it was artistic and yet fashionable, and with its flowing lines it would not be hard to construct.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading It was "different" and yet not "queer," it was artistic and yet fashionable, and with its flowing lines it would not be hard to construct.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
frontispiecenoun
an ornamental facade
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading It was the creation of a Parisian boulevard actress, known widely for her costumes, for the extraordinary manner in which she dressed her hair, and for the rapidity of her succeeding emotional entanglements.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was "different" and yet not "queer," it was artistic and yet fashionable, and with its flowing lines it would not be hard to construct.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the creation of a Parisian boulevard actress, known widely for her costumes, for the extraordinary manner in which she dressed her hair, and for the rapidity of her succeeding emotional entanglements.
ICEnounUS /aɪs/
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Sylvia pounced on it with instant recognition of its value.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sylvia pounced on it with instant recognition of its value.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Sylvia pounced on it with instant recognition of its value.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was the creation of a Parisian boulevard actress, known widely for her costumes, for the extraordinary manner in which she dressed her hair, and for the rapidity of her succeeding emotional entanglements.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
linesnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It was "different" and yet not "queer," it was artistic and yet fashionable, and with its flowing lines it would not be hard to construct.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was the creation of a Parisian boulevard actress, known widely for her costumes, for the extraordinary manner in which she dressed her hair, and for the rapidity of her succeeding emotional entanglements.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Her name meant nothing to Sylvia.
MERRILYadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Her name meant nothing to Sylvia.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was "different" and yet not "queer," it was artistic and yet fashionable, and with its flowing lines it would not be hard to construct.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Her name meant nothing to Sylvia.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
ParisianadjectiveUS /pərˈɪʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants
From this reading It was the creation of a Parisian boulevard actress, known widely for her costumes, for the extraordinary manner in which she dressed her hair, and for the rapidity of her succeeding emotional entanglements.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
pouncedverbUS /paʊnst/
past form of “pounce” — move down on as if in an attack
From this reading Sylvia pounced on it with instant recognition of its value.
queeradjectiveUS /kwɪr/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It was "different" and yet not "queer," it was artistic and yet fashionable, and with its flowing lines it would not be hard to construct.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading It was the creation of a Parisian boulevard actress, known widely for her costumes, for the extraordinary manner in which she dressed her hair, and for the rapidity of her succeeding emotional entanglements.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Sylvia pounced on it with instant recognition of its value.
ridingnounUS /ˈraɪdɪŋ/
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
SKATESnounUS /skeɪts/
plural of “skate” — sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
streetcarnounUS /ˈstriːtkɑːr/
a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading It was the creation of a Parisian boulevard actress, known widely for her costumes, for the extraordinary manner in which she dressed her hair, and for the rapidity of her succeeding emotional entanglements.
SYLVIA
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From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
Sylvia's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
THINadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Sylvia pounced on it with instant recognition of its value.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was "different" and yet not "queer," it was artistic and yet fashionable, and with its flowing lines it would not be hard to construct.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading It was the creation of a Parisian boulevard actress, known widely for her costumes, for the extraordinary manner in which she dressed her hair, and for the rapidity of her succeeding emotional entanglements.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sylvia pounced on it with instant recognition of its value.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was "different" and yet not "queer," it was artistic and yet fashionable, and with its flowing lines it would not be hard to construct.
yellowadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading SYLVIA SKATES MERRILY ON THIN ICE The design for the yellow chiffon dropped almost literally at Sylvia's feet the next day, on the frontispiece of a theatrical magazine left by another passenger in the streetcar in which she chanced to be riding.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading It was "different" and yet not "queer," it was artistic and yet fashionable, and with its flowing lines it would not be hard to construct.
