used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was seated in one of the big easy-chairs in the parlor-car, idly scanning a magazine and looking out at the dingy and sordid outskirts of Atlanta through which the train was moving with increasing speed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was seated in one of the big easy-chairs in the parlor-car, idly scanning a magazine and looking out at the dingy and sordid outskirts of Atlanta through which the train was moving with increasing speed.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Presently Buckton came in at the front door and approached her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was seated in one of the big easy-chairs in the parlor-car, idly scanning a magazine and looking out at the dingy and sordid outskirts of Atlanta through which the train was moving with increasing speed.
AtlantanounUS /ætˈlæntə/
state capital and largest city of Georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern United States; was plundered and burned by Sherman's army during the American Civil War
From this reading She was seated in one of the big easy-chairs in the parlor-car, idly scanning a magazine and looking out at the dingy and sordid outskirts of Atlanta through which the train was moving with increasing speed.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading He had glanced at her with masculine interest, for she showed by her sedate dignity, smallest detail of attire, and every visible possession, that she was a passenger of distinction.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was seated in one of the big easy-chairs in the parlor-car, idly scanning a magazine and looking out at the dingy and sordid outskirts of Atlanta through which the train was moving with increasing speed.
confined by bonds
From this reading Irene was on the train bound for Charleston.
Buckton
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From this reading Presently Buckton came in at the front door and approached her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had glanced at her with masculine interest, for she showed by her sedate dignity, smallest detail of attire, and every visible possession, that she was a passenger of distinction.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Presently Buckton came in at the front door and approached her.
CharlestonnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrlstən/
state capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha river
From this reading Irene was on the train bound for Charleston.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading The conductor passed, punched her ticket, and went on.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading He had glanced at her with masculine interest, for she showed by her sedate dignity, smallest detail of attire, and every visible possession, that she was a passenger of distinction.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading He had glanced at her with masculine interest, for she showed by her sedate dignity, smallest detail of attire, and every visible possession, that she was a passenger of distinction.
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading She was seated in one of the big easy-chairs in the parlor-car, idly scanning a magazine and looking out at the dingy and sordid outskirts of Atlanta through which the train was moving with increasing speed.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading He had glanced at her with masculine interest, for she showed by her sedate dignity, smallest detail of attire, and every visible possession, that she was a passenger of distinction.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Presently Buckton came in at the front door and approached her.
easy-chairs
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From this reading She was seated in one of the big easy-chairs in the parlor-car, idly scanning a magazine and looking out at the dingy and sordid outskirts of Atlanta through which the train was moving with increasing speed.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had glanced at her with masculine interest, for she showed by her sedate dignity, smallest detail of attire, and every visible possession, that she was a passenger of distinction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Irene was on the train bound for Charleston.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Presently Buckton came in at the front door and approached her.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He had glanced at her with masculine interest, for she showed by her sedate dignity, smallest detail of attire, and every visible possession, that she was a passenger of distinction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had glanced at her with masculine interest, for she showed by her sedate dignity, smallest detail of attire, and every visible possession, that she was a passenger of distinction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had glanced at her with masculine interest, for she showed by her sedate dignity, smallest detail of attire, and every visible possession, that she was a passenger of distinction.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The conductor passed, punched her ticket, and went on.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading She was seated in one of the big easy-chairs in the parlor-car, idly scanning a magazine and looking out at the dingy and sordid outskirts of Atlanta through which the train was moving with increasing speed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was seated in one of the big easy-chairs in the parlor-car, idly scanning a magazine and looking out at the dingy and sordid outskirts of Atlanta through which the train was moving with increasing speed.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading She was seated in one of the big easy-chairs in the parlor-car, idly scanning a magazine and looking out at the dingy and sordid outskirts of Atlanta through which the train was moving with increasing speed.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He had glanced at her with masculine interest, for she showed by her sedate dignity, smallest detail of attire, and every visible possession, that she was a passenger of distinction.
Irene
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From this reading Irene was on the train bound for Charleston.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading She was seated in one of the big easy-chairs in the parlor-car, idly scanning a magazine and looking out at the dingy and sordid outskirts of Atlanta through which the train was moving with increasing speed.
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 She was seated in one of the big easy-chairs in the parlor-car, idly scanning a magazine and looking out at the dingy and sordid outskirts of Atlanta through which the train was moving with increasing speed.
masculineadjectiveUS /ˈmæskjələn/
of grammatical gender
From this reading He had glanced at her with masculine interest, for she showed by her sedate dignity, smallest detail of attire, and every visible possession, that she was a passenger of distinction.
in motion
From this reading She was seated in one of the big easy-chairs in the parlor-car, idly scanning a magazine and looking out at the dingy and sordid outskirts of Atlanta through which the train was moving with increasing speed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was seated in one of the big easy-chairs in the parlor-car, idly scanning a magazine and looking out at the dingy and sordid outskirts of Atlanta through which the train was moving with increasing speed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Irene was on the train bound for Charleston.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was seated in one of the big easy-chairs in the parlor-car, idly scanning a magazine and looking out at the dingy and sordid outskirts of Atlanta through which the train was moving with increasing speed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She was seated in one of the big easy-chairs in the parlor-car, idly scanning a magazine and looking out at the dingy and sordid outskirts of Atlanta through which the train was moving with increasing speed.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading She was seated in one of the big easy-chairs in the parlor-car, idly scanning a magazine and looking out at the dingy and sordid outskirts of Atlanta through which the train was moving with increasing speed.
parlor-car
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was seated in one of the big easy-chairs in the parlor-car, idly scanning a magazine and looking out at the dingy and sordid outskirts of Atlanta through which the train was moving with increasing speed.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The conductor passed, punched her ticket, and went on.
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 He had glanced at her with masculine interest, for she showed by her sedate dignity, smallest detail of attire, and every visible possession, that she was a passenger of distinction.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading He had glanced at her with masculine interest, for she showed by her sedate dignity, smallest detail of attire, and every visible possession, that she was a passenger of distinction.
in the near future
From this reading Presently Buckton came in at the front door and approached her.
punchedverbUS /pʌntʃt/
past form of “punch” — deliver a quick blow to
From this reading The conductor passed, punched her ticket, and went on.
scanningnounUS /ˈskænɪŋ/
the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
From this reading She was seated in one of the big easy-chairs in the parlor-car, idly scanning a magazine and looking out at the dingy and sordid outskirts of Atlanta through which the train was moving with increasing speed.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading She was seated in one of the big easy-chairs in the parlor-car, idly scanning a magazine and looking out at the dingy and sordid outskirts of Atlanta through which the train was moving with increasing speed.
sedateadjectiveUS /sɪˈdeɪt/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading He had glanced at her with masculine interest, for she showed by her sedate dignity, smallest detail of attire, and every visible possession, that she was a passenger of distinction.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was seated in one of the big easy-chairs in the parlor-car, idly scanning a magazine and looking out at the dingy and sordid outskirts of Atlanta through which the train was moving with increasing speed.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had glanced at her with masculine interest, for she showed by her sedate dignity, smallest detail of attire, and every visible possession, that she was a passenger of distinction.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had glanced at her with masculine interest, for she showed by her sedate dignity, smallest detail of attire, and every visible possession, that she was a passenger of distinction.
sordidadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrdəd/
morally degraded
From this reading She was seated in one of the big easy-chairs in the parlor-car, idly scanning a magazine and looking out at the dingy and sordid outskirts of Atlanta through which the train was moving with increasing speed.
move hurridly
From this reading She was seated in one of the big easy-chairs in the parlor-car, idly scanning a magazine and looking out at the dingy and sordid outskirts of Atlanta through which the train was moving with increasing speed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had glanced at her with masculine interest, for she showed by her sedate dignity, smallest detail of attire, and every visible possession, that she was a passenger of distinction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Irene was on the train bound for Charleston.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She was seated in one of the big easy-chairs in the parlor-car, idly scanning a magazine and looking out at the dingy and sordid outskirts of Atlanta through which the train was moving with increasing speed.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading The conductor passed, punched her ticket, and went on.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Irene was on the train bound for Charleston.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading He had glanced at her with masculine interest, for she showed by her sedate dignity, smallest detail of attire, and every visible possession, that she was a passenger of distinction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Irene was on the train bound for Charleston.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The conductor passed, punched her ticket, and went on.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was seated in one of the big easy-chairs in the parlor-car, idly scanning a magazine and looking out at the dingy and sordid outskirts of Atlanta through which the train was moving with increasing speed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was seated in one of the big easy-chairs in the parlor-car, idly scanning a magazine and looking out at the dingy and sordid outskirts of Atlanta through which the train was moving with increasing speed.
