used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Passing now and then a car of people who recognized Graham and bowed in the same deferential way as they had done in the tea-room.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And all the time his eyes were upon her, admiring, delighting; and his care about her, solicitous for her comfort.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading And all the time his eyes were upon her, admiring, delighting; and his care about her, solicitous for her comfort.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading What that ride was to Shirley she hardly dared let herself think afterwards.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Passing now and then a car of people who recognized Graham and bowed in the same deferential way as they had done in the tea-room.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Out through wide roads and green-hedged lanes, where stately mansions set in flowers and mimic landscapes loomed far back from road in dignified seclusion.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
blindsnounUS /blaɪndz/
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Passing now and then a car of people who recognized Graham and bowed in the same deferential way as they had done in the tea-room.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading And all the time his eyes were upon her, admiring, delighting; and his care about her, solicitous for her comfort.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading And all the time his eyes were upon her, admiring, delighting; and his care about her, solicitous for her comfort.
cozilyadverb
in a cozy manner
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading What that ride was to Shirley she hardly dared let herself think afterwards.
deferentialadjectiveUS /ˌdefərˈentʃəl/
showing deference
From this reading Passing now and then a car of people who recognized Graham and bowed in the same deferential way as they had done in the tea-room.
delightingverbUS /dɪˈlaɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “delight” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading And all the time his eyes were upon her, admiring, delighting; and his care about her, solicitous for her comfort.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading Out through wide roads and green-hedged lanes, where stately mansions set in flowers and mimic landscapes loomed far back from road in dignified seclusion.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Passing now and then a car of people who recognized Graham and bowed in the same deferential way as they had done in the tea-room.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
dust-coveredadjective
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
opinion or judgment
From this reading And all the time his eyes were upon her, admiring, delighting; and his care about her, solicitous for her comfort.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Out through wide roads and green-hedged lanes, where stately mansions set in flowers and mimic landscapes loomed far back from road in dignified seclusion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And all the time his eyes were upon her, admiring, delighting; and his care about her, solicitous for her comfort.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
glidingnounUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of flying a glider
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
green-hedged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Out through wide roads and green-hedged lanes, where stately mansions set in flowers and mimic landscapes loomed far back from road in dignified seclusion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Passing now and then a car of people who recognized Graham and bowed in the same deferential way as they had done in the tea-room.
only a very short time before
From this reading What that ride was to Shirley she hardly dared let herself think afterwards.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And all the time his eyes were upon her, admiring, delighting; and his care about her, solicitous for her comfort.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading What that ride was to Shirley she hardly dared let herself think afterwards.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And all the time his eyes were upon her, admiring, delighting; and his care about her, solicitous for her comfort.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
landscapesnounUS /ˈlændskeɪps/
plural of “landscape” — an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading Out through wide roads and green-hedged lanes, where stately mansions set in flowers and mimic landscapes loomed far back from road in dignified seclusion.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading Out through wide roads and green-hedged lanes, where stately mansions set in flowers and mimic landscapes loomed far back from road in dignified seclusion.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading What that ride was to Shirley she hardly dared let herself think afterwards.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
loomedverbUS /luːmd/
past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading Out through wide roads and green-hedged lanes, where stately mansions set in flowers and mimic landscapes loomed far back from road in dignified seclusion.
mansionsnounUS /ˈmæntʃənz/
plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Out through wide roads and green-hedged lanes, where stately mansions set in flowers and mimic landscapes loomed far back from road in dignified seclusion.
mimicnounUS /ˈmɪmɪk/
someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)
From this reading Out through wide roads and green-hedged lanes, where stately mansions set in flowers and mimic landscapes loomed far back from road in dignified seclusion.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Passing now and then a car of people who recognized Graham and bowed in the same deferential way as they had done in the tea-room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out through wide roads and green-hedged lanes, where stately mansions set in flowers and mimic landscapes loomed far back from road in dignified seclusion.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Passing now and then a car of people who recognized Graham and bowed in the same deferential way as they had done in the tea-room.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Passing now and then a car of people who recognized Graham and bowed in the same deferential way as they had done in the tea-room.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Passing now and then a car of people who recognized Graham and bowed in the same deferential way as they had done in the tea-room.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading What that ride was to Shirley she hardly dared let herself think afterwards.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Out through wide roads and green-hedged lanes, where stately mansions set in flowers and mimic landscapes loomed far back from road in dignified seclusion.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Out through wide roads and green-hedged lanes, where stately mansions set in flowers and mimic landscapes loomed far back from road in dignified seclusion.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Passing now and then a car of people who recognized Graham and bowed in the same deferential way as they had done in the tea-room.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading Out through wide roads and green-hedged lanes, where stately mansions set in flowers and mimic landscapes loomed far back from road in dignified seclusion.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Out through wide roads and green-hedged lanes, where stately mansions set in flowers and mimic landscapes loomed far back from road in dignified seclusion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What that ride was to Shirley she hardly dared let herself think afterwards.
Shirley
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From this reading What that ride was to Shirley she hardly dared let herself think afterwards.
shuttersnounUS /ˈʃʌtərz/
plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
solicitousadjectiveUS /səˈlɪsətəs/
full of anxiety and concern
From this reading And all the time his eyes were upon her, admiring, delighting; and his care about her, solicitous for her comfort.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Out through wide roads and green-hedged lanes, where stately mansions set in flowers and mimic landscapes loomed far back from road in dignified seclusion.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
tea-room
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From this reading Passing now and then a car of people who recognized Graham and bowed in the same deferential way as they had done in the tea-room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What that ride was to Shirley she hardly dared let herself think afterwards.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Passing now and then a car of people who recognized Graham and bowed in the same deferential way as they had done in the tea-room.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Passing now and then a car of people who recognized Graham and bowed in the same deferential way as they had done in the tea-room.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading What that ride was to Shirley she hardly dared let herself think afterwards.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And all the time his eyes were upon her, admiring, delighting; and his care about her, solicitous for her comfort.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What that ride was to Shirley she hardly dared let herself think afterwards.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And all the time his eyes were upon her, admiring, delighting; and his care about her, solicitous for her comfort.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What that ride was to Shirley she hardly dared let herself think afterwards.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Passing now and then a car of people who recognized Graham and bowed in the same deferential way as they had done in the tea-room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What that ride was to Shirley she hardly dared let herself think afterwards.
in or at the place that
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
which person or people
From this reading Passing now and then a car of people who recognized Graham and bowed in the same deferential way as they had done in the tea-room.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Out through wide roads and green-hedged lanes, where stately mansions set in flowers and mimic landscapes loomed far back from road in dignified seclusion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sitting cozily beside Graham in the little racing car, gliding through the better part of town where all the tall, imposing houses slept with drawn blinds, and dust-covered shutters proclaimed that their owners were far away from heat and toil.
