used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE AVIATION DINNER Gwenna began to feel a little nervous and intimidated, even in the car that took herself and the Aeroplane Lady and the Airman to the Aviation dinner.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Then it began to advance again a yard or two at a time.
Aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading THE AVIATION DINNER Gwenna began to feel a little nervous and intimidated, even in the car that took herself and the Aeroplane Lady and the Airman to the Aviation dinner.
anew
From this reading Then it began to advance again a yard or two at a time.
at or in the front
From this reading A long row of other cars and taxis was ahead, and from them alighted guests in dull black opera hats, with mufflers; once or twice there was the light and jewelled gleam of a woman's wrap, but they were mostly men who were driving up.
AirmannounUS /ˈermən/
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading THE AVIATION DINNER Gwenna began to feel a little nervous and intimidated, even in the car that took herself and the Aeroplane Lady and the Airman to the Aviation dinner.
alighted
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From this reading A long row of other cars and taxis was ahead, and from them alighted guests in dull black opera hats, with mufflers; once or twice there was the light and jewelled gleam of a woman's wrap, but they were mostly men who were driving up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE AVIATION DINNER Gwenna began to feel a little nervous and intimidated, even in the car that took herself and the Aeroplane Lady and the Airman to the Aviation dinner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then it began to advance again a yard or two at a time.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading "Colonel Conyers," said Paul Dampier to the attendant in the great marble-tiled entrance.
AVIATIONnounUS /ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən/
the aggregation of a country's military aircraft
From this reading THE AVIATION DINNER Gwenna began to feel a little nervous and intimidated, even in the car that took herself and the Aeroplane Lady and the Airman to the Aviation dinner.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A hundred yards before they reached the portals of the Club in Pall Mall that car stopped.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE AVIATION DINNER Gwenna began to feel a little nervous and intimidated, even in the car that took herself and the Aeroplane Lady and the Airman to the Aviation dinner.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A long row of other cars and taxis was ahead, and from them alighted guests in dull black opera hats, with mufflers; once or twice there was the light and jewelled gleam of a woman's wrap, but they were mostly men who were driving up.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A long row of other cars and taxis was ahead, and from them alighted guests in dull black opera hats, with mufflers; once or twice there was the light and jewelled gleam of a woman's wrap, but they were mostly men who were driving up.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading THE AVIATION DINNER Gwenna began to feel a little nervous and intimidated, even in the car that took herself and the Aeroplane Lady and the Airman to the Aviation dinner.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading A long row of other cars and taxis was ahead, and from them alighted guests in dull black opera hats, with mufflers; once or twice there was the light and jewelled gleam of a woman's wrap, but they were mostly men who were driving up.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading A hundred yards before they reached the portals of the Club in Pall Mall that car stopped.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading "Colonel Conyers," said Paul Dampier to the attendant in the great marble-tiled entrance.
Conyers
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From this reading "Colonel Conyers," said Paul Dampier to the attendant in the great marble-tiled entrance.
Dampier
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From this reading "Colonel Conyers," said Paul Dampier to the attendant in the great marble-tiled entrance.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE AVIATION DINNER Gwenna began to feel a little nervous and intimidated, even in the car that took herself and the Aeroplane Lady and the Airman to the Aviation dinner.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading A long row of other cars and taxis was ahead, and from them alighted guests in dull black opera hats, with mufflers; once or twice there was the light and jewelled gleam of a woman's wrap, but they were mostly men who were driving up.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading A long row of other cars and taxis was ahead, and from them alighted guests in dull black opera hats, with mufflers; once or twice there was the light and jewelled gleam of a woman's wrap, but they were mostly men who were driving up.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading "Colonel Conyers," said Paul Dampier to the attendant in the great marble-tiled entrance.
divisible by two
From this reading THE AVIATION DINNER Gwenna began to feel a little nervous and intimidated, even in the car that took herself and the Aeroplane Lady and the Airman to the Aviation dinner.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading THE AVIATION DINNER Gwenna began to feel a little nervous and intimidated, even in the car that took herself and the Aeroplane Lady and the Airman to the Aviation dinner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A long row of other cars and taxis was ahead, and from them alighted guests in dull black opera hats, with mufflers; once or twice there was the light and jewelled gleam of a woman's wrap, but they were mostly men who were driving up.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading A long row of other cars and taxis was ahead, and from them alighted guests in dull black opera hats, with mufflers; once or twice there was the light and jewelled gleam of a woman's wrap, but they were mostly men who were driving up.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Colonel Conyers," said Paul Dampier to the attendant in the great marble-tiled entrance.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading A long row of other cars and taxis was ahead, and from them alighted guests in dull black opera hats, with mufflers; once or twice there was the light and jewelled gleam of a woman's wrap, but they were mostly men who were driving up.
Gwenna
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From this reading THE AVIATION DINNER Gwenna began to feel a little nervous and intimidated, even in the car that took herself and the Aeroplane Lady and the Airman to the Aviation dinner.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading A long row of other cars and taxis was ahead, and from them alighted guests in dull black opera hats, with mufflers; once or twice there was the light and jewelled gleam of a woman's wrap, but they were mostly men who were driving up.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE AVIATION DINNER Gwenna began to feel a little nervous and intimidated, even in the car that took herself and the Aeroplane Lady and the Airman to the Aviation dinner.
ten 10s
From this reading A hundred yards before they reached the portals of the Club in Pall Mall that car stopped.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE AVIATION DINNER Gwenna began to feel a little nervous and intimidated, even in the car that took herself and the Aeroplane Lady and the Airman to the Aviation dinner.
intimidatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪd/
made timid or fearful as by threats
From this reading THE AVIATION DINNER Gwenna began to feel a little nervous and intimidated, even in the car that took herself and the Aeroplane Lady and the Airman to the Aviation dinner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then it began to advance again a yard or two at a time.
jewelledadjective
covered with beads or jewels or sequins
From this reading A long row of other cars and taxis was ahead, and from them alighted guests in dull black opera hats, with mufflers; once or twice there was the light and jewelled gleam of a woman's wrap, but they were mostly men who were driving up.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE AVIATION DINNER Gwenna began to feel a little nervous and intimidated, even in the car that took herself and the Aeroplane Lady and the Airman to the Aviation dinner.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A long row of other cars and taxis was ahead, and from them alighted guests in dull black opera hats, with mufflers; once or twice there was the light and jewelled gleam of a woman's wrap, but they were mostly men who were driving up.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE AVIATION DINNER Gwenna began to feel a little nervous and intimidated, even in the car that took herself and the Aeroplane Lady and the Airman to the Aviation dinner.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A long row of other cars and taxis was ahead, and from them alighted guests in dull black opera hats, with mufflers; once or twice there was the light and jewelled gleam of a woman's wrap, but they were mostly men who were driving up.
MallnounUS /mɔːl/
a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk
From this reading A hundred yards before they reached the portals of the Club in Pall Mall that car stopped.
marble-tiled
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From this reading "Colonel Conyers," said Paul Dampier to the attendant in the great marble-tiled entrance.
the force of workers available
From this reading A long row of other cars and taxis was ahead, and from them alighted guests in dull black opera hats, with mufflers; once or twice there was the light and jewelled gleam of a woman's wrap, but they were mostly men who were driving up.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading A long row of other cars and taxis was ahead, and from them alighted guests in dull black opera hats, with mufflers; once or twice there was the light and jewelled gleam of a woman's wrap, but they were mostly men who were driving up.
mufflersnounUS /ˈmʌflərz/
plural of “muffler” — a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise
From this reading A long row of other cars and taxis was ahead, and from them alighted guests in dull black opera hats, with mufflers; once or twice there was the light and jewelled gleam of a woman's wrap, but they were mostly men who were driving up.
easily agitated
From this reading THE AVIATION DINNER Gwenna began to feel a little nervous and intimidated, even in the car that took herself and the Aeroplane Lady and the Airman to the Aviation dinner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A hundred yards before they reached the portals of the Club in Pall Mall that car stopped.
on one occasion
From this reading A long row of other cars and taxis was ahead, and from them alighted guests in dull black opera hats, with mufflers; once or twice there was the light and jewelled gleam of a woman's wrap, but they were mostly men who were driving up.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading A long row of other cars and taxis was ahead, and from them alighted guests in dull black opera hats, with mufflers; once or twice there was the light and jewelled gleam of a woman's wrap, but they were mostly men who were driving up.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Then it began to advance again a yard or two at a time.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A long row of other cars and taxis was ahead, and from them alighted guests in dull black opera hats, with mufflers; once or twice there was the light and jewelled gleam of a woman's wrap, but they were mostly men who were driving up.
PallverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading A hundred yards before they reached the portals of the Club in Pall Mall that car stopped.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading "Colonel Conyers," said Paul Dampier to the attendant in the great marble-tiled entrance.
portalsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtəlz/
plural of “portal” — a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
From this reading A hundred yards before they reached the portals of the Club in Pall Mall that car stopped.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A hundred yards before they reached the portals of the Club in Pall Mall that car stopped.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading A long row of other cars and taxis was ahead, and from them alighted guests in dull black opera hats, with mufflers; once or twice there was the light and jewelled gleam of a woman's wrap, but they were mostly men who were driving up.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Colonel Conyers," said Paul Dampier to the attendant in the great marble-tiled entrance.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading A hundred yards before they reached the portals of the Club in Pall Mall that car stopped.
taxisnounUS /ˈtæksiz/
a locomotor response toward or away from an external stimulus by a motile (and usually simple) organism
From this reading A long row of other cars and taxis was ahead, and from them alighted guests in dull black opera hats, with mufflers; once or twice there was the light and jewelled gleam of a woman's wrap, but they were mostly men who were driving up.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE AVIATION DINNER Gwenna began to feel a little nervous and intimidated, even in the car that took herself and the Aeroplane Lady and the Airman to the Aviation dinner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AVIATION DINNER Gwenna began to feel a little nervous and intimidated, even in the car that took herself and the Aeroplane Lady and the Airman to the Aviation dinner.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A long row of other cars and taxis was ahead, and from them alighted guests in dull black opera hats, with mufflers; once or twice there was the light and jewelled gleam of a woman's wrap, but they were mostly men who were driving up.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then it began to advance again a yard or two at a time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A long row of other cars and taxis was ahead, and from them alighted guests in dull black opera hats, with mufflers; once or twice there was the light and jewelled gleam of a woman's wrap, but they were mostly men who were driving up.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A hundred yards before they reached the portals of the Club in Pall Mall that car stopped.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Then it began to advance again a yard or two at a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE AVIATION DINNER Gwenna began to feel a little nervous and intimidated, even in the car that took herself and the Aeroplane Lady and the Airman to the Aviation dinner.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE AVIATION DINNER Gwenna began to feel a little nervous and intimidated, even in the car that took herself and the Aeroplane Lady and the Airman to the Aviation dinner.
two times
From this reading A long row of other cars and taxis was ahead, and from them alighted guests in dull black opera hats, with mufflers; once or twice there was the light and jewelled gleam of a woman's wrap, but they were mostly men who were driving up.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Then it began to advance again a yard or two at a time.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A long row of other cars and taxis was ahead, and from them alighted guests in dull black opera hats, with mufflers; once or twice there was the light and jewelled gleam of a woman's wrap, but they were mostly men who were driving up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A long row of other cars and taxis was ahead, and from them alighted guests in dull black opera hats, with mufflers; once or twice there was the light and jewelled gleam of a woman's wrap, but they were mostly men who were driving up.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A long row of other cars and taxis was ahead, and from them alighted guests in dull black opera hats, with mufflers; once or twice there was the light and jewelled gleam of a woman's wrap, but they were mostly men who were driving up.
which person or people
From this reading A long row of other cars and taxis was ahead, and from them alighted guests in dull black opera hats, with mufflers; once or twice there was the light and jewelled gleam of a woman's wrap, but they were mostly men who were driving up.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A long row of other cars and taxis was ahead, and from them alighted guests in dull black opera hats, with mufflers; once or twice there was the light and jewelled gleam of a woman's wrap, but they were mostly men who were driving up.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A long row of other cars and taxis was ahead, and from them alighted guests in dull black opera hats, with mufflers; once or twice there was the light and jewelled gleam of a woman's wrap, but they were mostly men who were driving up.
wrapverbUS /ræp/
arrange or fold as a cover or protection
From this reading A long row of other cars and taxis was ahead, and from them alighted guests in dull black opera hats, with mufflers; once or twice there was the light and jewelled gleam of a woman's wrap, but they were mostly men who were driving up.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Then it began to advance again a yard or two at a time.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading A hundred yards before they reached the portals of the Club in Pall Mall that car stopped.
