used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sybil Hanbury purred softly, after joining in the chorus of thanks which greeted a superb rendering of Strelezki’s "Arlequin" on the long disused grand piano in the tapestry-room.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Sybil Hanbury purred softly, after joining in the chorus of thanks which greeted a superb rendering of Strelezki’s "Arlequin" on the long disused grand piano in the tapestry-room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The uncomplimentary confidence was made into the shell-like ear of Mrs. Talmage Eglinton, who, faultlessly gowned by Worth, was sitting apart with her nominal hostess in the embrasure of an oriel window.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I wonder if General Sadgrove and Mr. Forsyth are lunatics?"
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading The uncomplimentary confidence was made into the shell-like ear of Mrs. Talmage Eglinton, who, faultlessly gowned by Worth, was sitting apart with her nominal hostess in the embrasure of an oriel window.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading This apartment was more cozy and homelike than the vast white drawing-room at Beaumanoir House, but it was quite large enough for isolated conversations.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I wonder if General Sadgrove and Mr. Forsyth are lunatics?"
Arlequin
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From this reading Sybil Hanbury purred softly, after joining in the chorus of thanks which greeted a superb rendering of Strelezki’s "Arlequin" on the long disused grand piano in the tapestry-room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This apartment was more cozy and homelike than the vast white drawing-room at Beaumanoir House, but it was quite large enough for isolated conversations.
Beaumanoir
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From this reading This apartment was more cozy and homelike than the vast white drawing-room at Beaumanoir House, but it was quite large enough for isolated conversations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This apartment was more cozy and homelike than the vast white drawing-room at Beaumanoir House, but it was quite large enough for isolated conversations.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The uncomplimentary confidence was made into the shell-like ear of Mrs. Talmage Eglinton, who, faultlessly gowned by Worth, was sitting apart with her nominal hostess in the embrasure of an oriel window.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading Sybil Hanbury purred softly, after joining in the chorus of thanks which greeted a superb rendering of Strelezki’s "Arlequin" on the long disused grand piano in the tapestry-room.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The uncomplimentary confidence was made into the shell-like ear of Mrs. Talmage Eglinton, who, faultlessly gowned by Worth, was sitting apart with her nominal hostess in the embrasure of an oriel window.
conversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading This apartment was more cozy and homelike than the vast white drawing-room at Beaumanoir House, but it was quite large enough for isolated conversations.
cozyadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊzi/
enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
From this reading This apartment was more cozy and homelike than the vast white drawing-room at Beaumanoir House, but it was quite large enough for isolated conversations.
disusedadjective
no longer in use
From this reading Sybil Hanbury purred softly, after joining in the chorus of thanks which greeted a superb rendering of Strelezki’s "Arlequin" on the long disused grand piano in the tapestry-room.
drawing-room
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From this reading This apartment was more cozy and homelike than the vast white drawing-room at Beaumanoir House, but it was quite large enough for isolated conversations.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The Duke was hovering near the piano, and Forsyth was talking to Mrs. Sadgrove and Mrs. Sherman.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The uncomplimentary confidence was made into the shell-like ear of Mrs. Talmage Eglinton, who, faultlessly gowned by Worth, was sitting apart with her nominal hostess in the embrasure of an oriel window.
Eglinton
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From this reading The uncomplimentary confidence was made into the shell-like ear of Mrs. Talmage Eglinton, who, faultlessly gowned by Worth, was sitting apart with her nominal hostess in the embrasure of an oriel window.
embrasurenoun
an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
From this reading The uncomplimentary confidence was made into the shell-like ear of Mrs. Talmage Eglinton, who, faultlessly gowned by Worth, was sitting apart with her nominal hostess in the embrasure of an oriel window.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading This apartment was more cozy and homelike than the vast white drawing-room at Beaumanoir House, but it was quite large enough for isolated conversations.
faultlesslyadverb
without a fault; in a faultless manner
From this reading The uncomplimentary confidence was made into the shell-like ear of Mrs. Talmage Eglinton, who, faultlessly gowned by Worth, was sitting apart with her nominal hostess in the embrasure of an oriel window.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This apartment was more cozy and homelike than the vast white drawing-room at Beaumanoir House, but it was quite large enough for isolated conversations.
Forsyth
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From this reading "I wonder if General Sadgrove and Mr. Forsyth are lunatics?"
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "I wonder if General Sadgrove and Mr. Forsyth are lunatics?"
gownedadjective
wearing a gown
From this reading The uncomplimentary confidence was made into the shell-like ear of Mrs. Talmage Eglinton, who, faultlessly gowned by Worth, was sitting apart with her nominal hostess in the embrasure of an oriel window.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Sybil Hanbury purred softly, after joining in the chorus of thanks which greeted a superb rendering of Strelezki’s "Arlequin" on the long disused grand piano in the tapestry-room.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Sybil Hanbury purred softly, after joining in the chorus of thanks which greeted a superb rendering of Strelezki’s "Arlequin" on the long disused grand piano in the tapestry-room.
Hanbury
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From this reading Sybil Hanbury purred softly, after joining in the chorus of thanks which greeted a superb rendering of Strelezki’s "Arlequin" on the long disused grand piano in the tapestry-room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The uncomplimentary confidence was made into the shell-like ear of Mrs. Talmage Eglinton, who, faultlessly gowned by Worth, was sitting apart with her nominal hostess in the embrasure of an oriel window.
homelikeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmlaɪk/
having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
From this reading This apartment was more cozy and homelike than the vast white drawing-room at Beaumanoir House, but it was quite large enough for isolated conversations.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading The uncomplimentary confidence was made into the shell-like ear of Mrs. Talmage Eglinton, who, faultlessly gowned by Worth, was sitting apart with her nominal hostess in the embrasure of an oriel window.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading This apartment was more cozy and homelike than the vast white drawing-room at Beaumanoir House, but it was quite large enough for isolated conversations.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading The Duke was hovering near the piano, and Forsyth was talking to Mrs. Sadgrove and Mrs. Sherman.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder if General Sadgrove and Mr. Forsyth are lunatics?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I wonder if General Sadgrove and Mr. Forsyth are lunatics?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sybil Hanbury purred softly, after joining in the chorus of thanks which greeted a superb rendering of Strelezki’s "Arlequin" on the long disused grand piano in the tapestry-room.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The uncomplimentary confidence was made into the shell-like ear of Mrs. Talmage Eglinton, who, faultlessly gowned by Worth, was sitting apart with her nominal hostess in the embrasure of an oriel window.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading This apartment was more cozy and homelike than the vast white drawing-room at Beaumanoir House, but it was quite large enough for isolated conversations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This apartment was more cozy and homelike than the vast white drawing-room at Beaumanoir House, but it was quite large enough for isolated conversations.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading Sybil Hanbury purred softly, after joining in the chorus of thanks which greeted a superb rendering of Strelezki’s "Arlequin" on the long disused grand piano in the tapestry-room.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This apartment was more cozy and homelike than the vast white drawing-room at Beaumanoir House, but it was quite large enough for isolated conversations.
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 Sybil Hanbury purred softly, after joining in the chorus of thanks which greeted a superb rendering of Strelezki’s "Arlequin" on the long disused grand piano in the tapestry-room.
lunaticsnounUS /ˈluːnətɪks/
plural of “lunatic” — an insane person
From this reading "I wonder if General Sadgrove and Mr. Forsyth are lunatics?"
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The uncomplimentary confidence was made into the shell-like ear of Mrs. Talmage Eglinton, who, faultlessly gowned by Worth, was sitting apart with her nominal hostess in the embrasure of an oriel window.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This apartment was more cozy and homelike than the vast white drawing-room at Beaumanoir House, but it was quite large enough for isolated conversations.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I wonder if General Sadgrove and Mr. Forsyth are lunatics?"
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The uncomplimentary confidence was made into the shell-like ear of Mrs. Talmage Eglinton, who, faultlessly gowned by Worth, was sitting apart with her nominal hostess in the embrasure of an oriel window.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The Duke was hovering near the piano, and Forsyth was talking to Mrs. Sadgrove and Mrs. Sherman.
nominaladjectiveUS /ˈnɑːmənəl/
relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name
From this reading The uncomplimentary confidence was made into the shell-like ear of Mrs. Talmage Eglinton, who, faultlessly gowned by Worth, was sitting apart with her nominal hostess in the embrasure of an oriel window.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sybil Hanbury purred softly, after joining in the chorus of thanks which greeted a superb rendering of Strelezki’s "Arlequin" on the long disused grand piano in the tapestry-room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sybil Hanbury purred softly, after joining in the chorus of thanks which greeted a superb rendering of Strelezki’s "Arlequin" on the long disused grand piano in the tapestry-room.
orielnoun
a projecting bay window corbeled or cantilevered out from a wall
From this reading The uncomplimentary confidence was made into the shell-like ear of Mrs. Talmage Eglinton, who, faultlessly gowned by Worth, was sitting apart with her nominal hostess in the embrasure of an oriel window.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading Sybil Hanbury purred softly, after joining in the chorus of thanks which greeted a superb rendering of Strelezki’s "Arlequin" on the long disused grand piano in the tapestry-room.
purred
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From this reading Sybil Hanbury purred softly, after joining in the chorus of thanks which greeted a superb rendering of Strelezki’s "Arlequin" on the long disused grand piano in the tapestry-room.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading This apartment was more cozy and homelike than the vast white drawing-room at Beaumanoir House, but it was quite large enough for isolated conversations.
renderingnounUS /ˈrendərɪŋ/
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
From this reading Sybil Hanbury purred softly, after joining in the chorus of thanks which greeted a superb rendering of Strelezki’s "Arlequin" on the long disused grand piano in the tapestry-room.
Sadgrove
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From this reading "I wonder if General Sadgrove and Mr. Forsyth are lunatics?"
shell-like
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From this reading The uncomplimentary confidence was made into the shell-like ear of Mrs. Talmage Eglinton, who, faultlessly gowned by Worth, was sitting apart with her nominal hostess in the embrasure of an oriel window.
ShermannounUS /ˈʃɜːrmən/
United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)
From this reading The Duke was hovering near the piano, and Forsyth was talking to Mrs. Sadgrove and Mrs. Sherman.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The uncomplimentary confidence was made into the shell-like ear of Mrs. Talmage Eglinton, who, faultlessly gowned by Worth, was sitting apart with her nominal hostess in the embrasure of an oriel window.
with low volume
From this reading Sybil Hanbury purred softly, after joining in the chorus of thanks which greeted a superb rendering of Strelezki’s "Arlequin" on the long disused grand piano in the tapestry-room.
Strelezki's
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From this reading Sybil Hanbury purred softly, after joining in the chorus of thanks which greeted a superb rendering of Strelezki’s "Arlequin" on the long disused grand piano in the tapestry-room.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Sybil Hanbury purred softly, after joining in the chorus of thanks which greeted a superb rendering of Strelezki’s "Arlequin" on the long disused grand piano in the tapestry-room.
Sybil
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From this reading Sybil Hanbury purred softly, after joining in the chorus of thanks which greeted a superb rendering of Strelezki’s "Arlequin" on the long disused grand piano in the tapestry-room.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading The Duke was hovering near the piano, and Forsyth was talking to Mrs. Sadgrove and Mrs. Sherman.
Talmage
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From this reading The uncomplimentary confidence was made into the shell-like ear of Mrs. Talmage Eglinton, who, faultlessly gowned by Worth, was sitting apart with her nominal hostess in the embrasure of an oriel window.
tapestry-room
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From this reading Sybil Hanbury purred softly, after joining in the chorus of thanks which greeted a superb rendering of Strelezki’s "Arlequin" on the long disused grand piano in the tapestry-room.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This apartment was more cozy and homelike than the vast white drawing-room at Beaumanoir House, but it was quite large enough for isolated conversations.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Sybil Hanbury purred softly, after joining in the chorus of thanks which greeted a superb rendering of Strelezki’s "Arlequin" on the long disused grand piano in the tapestry-room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sybil Hanbury purred softly, after joining in the chorus of thanks which greeted a superb rendering of Strelezki’s "Arlequin" on the long disused grand piano in the tapestry-room.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This apartment was more cozy and homelike than the vast white drawing-room at Beaumanoir House, but it was quite large enough for isolated conversations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Duke was hovering near the piano, and Forsyth was talking to Mrs. Sadgrove and Mrs. Sherman.
uncomplimentaryadjective
showing or representing unfavorably
From this reading The uncomplimentary confidence was made into the shell-like ear of Mrs. Talmage Eglinton, who, faultlessly gowned by Worth, was sitting apart with her nominal hostess in the embrasure of an oriel window.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading This apartment was more cozy and homelike than the vast white drawing-room at Beaumanoir House, but it was quite large enough for isolated conversations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This apartment was more cozy and homelike than the vast white drawing-room at Beaumanoir House, but it was quite large enough for isolated conversations.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sybil Hanbury purred softly, after joining in the chorus of thanks which greeted a superb rendering of Strelezki’s "Arlequin" on the long disused grand piano in the tapestry-room.
a Caucasian
From this reading This apartment was more cozy and homelike than the vast white drawing-room at Beaumanoir House, but it was quite large enough for isolated conversations.
which person or people
From this reading The uncomplimentary confidence was made into the shell-like ear of Mrs. Talmage Eglinton, who, faultlessly gowned by Worth, was sitting apart with her nominal hostess in the embrasure of an oriel window.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The uncomplimentary confidence was made into the shell-like ear of Mrs. Talmage Eglinton, who, faultlessly gowned by Worth, was sitting apart with her nominal hostess in the embrasure of an oriel window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The uncomplimentary confidence was made into the shell-like ear of Mrs. Talmage Eglinton, who, faultlessly gowned by Worth, was sitting apart with her nominal hostess in the embrasure of an oriel window.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder if General Sadgrove and Mr. Forsyth are lunatics?"
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading The uncomplimentary confidence was made into the shell-like ear of Mrs. Talmage Eglinton, who, faultlessly gowned by Worth, was sitting apart with her nominal hostess in the embrasure of an oriel window.
