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From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading Left to myself, I had experienced a creeping doubt as to the girl’s activities and my own intelligence; but as soon as this fellow glared at me, all my confidence returned.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Left to myself, I had experienced a creeping doubt as to the girl’s activities and my own intelligence; but as soon as this fellow glared at me, all my confidence returned.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
ArrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading While I waited for my own cab I found myself beside Mr. John Van Blarcom, who eyed me with mingled hostility and pity, as if I were a cross between a lunatic and a thief.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading While I waited for my own cab I found myself beside Mr. John Van Blarcom, who eyed me with mingled hostility and pity, as if I were a cross between a lunatic and a thief.
Blarcom
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While I waited for my own cab I found myself beside Mr. John Van Blarcom, who eyed me with mingled hostility and pity, as if I were a cross between a lunatic and a thief.
bracedadjectiveUS /breɪst/
positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger
From this reading I returned his stare coolly; indeed, I found it braced me.
breakfastless
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From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Left to myself, I had experienced a creeping doubt as to the girl’s activities and my own intelligence; but as soon as this fellow glared at me, all my confidence returned.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading While I waited for my own cab I found myself beside Mr. John Van Blarcom, who eyed me with mingled hostility and pity, as if I were a cross between a lunatic and a thief.
collectingnounUS /kəˈlektɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Left to myself, I had experienced a creeping doubt as to the girl’s activities and my own intelligence; but as soon as this fellow glared at me, all my confidence returned.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading I returned his stare coolly; indeed, I found it braced me.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading Left to myself, I had experienced a creeping doubt as to the girl’s activities and my own intelligence; but as soon as this fellow glared at me, all my confidence returned.
crossverbUS /krɔːs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading While I waited for my own cab I found myself beside Mr. John Van Blarcom, who eyed me with mingled hostility and pity, as if I were a cross between a lunatic and a thief.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
DOMINIQUEnounUS /dɔːmɪˈniːk/
American breed of chicken having barred grey plumage raised for meat and brown eggs
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Left to myself, I had experienced a creeping doubt as to the girl’s activities and my own intelligence; but as soon as this fellow glared at me, all my confidence returned.
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
experiencedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspɪriənst/
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Left to myself, I had experienced a creeping doubt as to the girl’s activities and my own intelligence; but as soon as this fellow glared at me, all my confidence returned.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading While I waited for my own cab I found myself beside Mr. John Van Blarcom, who eyed me with mingled hostility and pity, as if I were a cross between a lunatic and a thief.
FalconernounUS /ˈfælkənər/
a person who breeds and trains hawks and who follows the sport of falconry
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading Left to myself, I had experienced a creeping doubt as to the girl’s activities and my own intelligence; but as soon as this fellow glared at me, all my confidence returned.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
foggyadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːɡi/
stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
foodnounUS /fuːd/
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading While I waited for my own cab I found myself beside Mr. John Van Blarcom, who eyed me with mingled hostility and pity, as if I were a cross between a lunatic and a thief.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
Gare
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Left to myself, I had experienced a creeping doubt as to the girl’s activities and my own intelligence; but as soon as this fellow glared at me, all my confidence returned.
glaredverbUS /ɡlerd/
past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze
From this reading Left to myself, I had experienced a creeping doubt as to the girl’s activities and my own intelligence; but as soon as this fellow glared at me, all my confidence returned.
graynounUS /ɡreɪ/
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
grumpyadjectiveUS /ˈɡrʌmpi/
annoyed and irritable
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Left to myself, I had experienced a creeping doubt as to the girl’s activities and my own intelligence; but as soon as this fellow glared at me, all my confidence returned.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
hatlessadjective
not wearing a hat
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
highlyadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I returned his stare coolly; indeed, I found it braced me.
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
hostilitynounUS /hɑːˈstɪləti/
a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition
From this reading While I waited for my own cab I found myself beside Mr. John Van Blarcom, who eyed me with mingled hostility and pity, as if I were a cross between a lunatic and a thief.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading While I waited for my own cab I found myself beside Mr. John Van Blarcom, who eyed me with mingled hostility and pity, as if I were a cross between a lunatic and a thief.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
inconvenientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənt/
not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading I returned his stare coolly; indeed, I found it braced me.
intelligencenounUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəns/
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Left to myself, I had experienced a creeping doubt as to the girl’s activities and my own intelligence; but as soon as this fellow glared at me, all my confidence returned.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I returned his stare coolly; indeed, I found it braced me.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading While I waited for my own cab I found myself beside Mr. John Van Blarcom, who eyed me with mingled hostility and pity, as if I were a cross between a lunatic and a thief.
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 Left to myself, I had experienced a creeping doubt as to the girl’s activities and my own intelligence; but as soon as this fellow glared at me, all my confidence returned.
lengthyadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθi/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
luckyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌki/
occurring by chance
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
lunaticadjectiveUS /ˈluːnətɪk/
insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon
From this reading While I waited for my own cab I found myself beside Mr. John Van Blarcom, who eyed me with mingled hostility and pity, as if I were a cross between a lunatic and a thief.
LyonnounUS /ˈlaɪən/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
mingledverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəld/
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading While I waited for my own cab I found myself beside Mr. John Van Blarcom, who eyed me with mingled hostility and pity, as if I were a cross between a lunatic and a thief.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading While I waited for my own cab I found myself beside Mr. John Van Blarcom, who eyed me with mingled hostility and pity, as if I were a cross between a lunatic and a thief.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading While I waited for my own cab I found myself beside Mr. John Van Blarcom, who eyed me with mingled hostility and pity, as if I were a cross between a lunatic and a thief.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading While I waited for my own cab I found myself beside Mr. John Van Blarcom, who eyed me with mingled hostility and pity, as if I were a cross between a lunatic and a thief.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading While I waited for my own cab I found myself beside Mr. John Van Blarcom, who eyed me with mingled hostility and pity, as if I were a cross between a lunatic and a thief.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — 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 IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
pitynounUS /ˈpɪti/
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading While I waited for my own cab I found myself beside Mr. John Van Blarcom, who eyed me with mingled hostility and pity, as if I were a cross between a lunatic and a thief.
platformnounUS /ˈplætfɔːrm/
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
pursesnounUS /ˈpɜːrsɪz/
plural of “purse” — a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
rapide
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I returned his stare coolly; indeed, I found it braced me.
RUEnounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
seekverbUS /siːk/
try to get or reach
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
shelternounUS /ˈʃeltər/
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Left to myself, I had experienced a creeping doubt as to the girl’s activities and my own intelligence; but as soon as this fellow glared at me, all my confidence returned.
ST
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading I returned his stare coolly; indeed, I found it braced me.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
stumbleverbUS /ˈstʌmbəl/
walk unsteadily
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
taxiverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading While I waited for my own cab I found myself beside Mr. John Van Blarcom, who eyed me with mingled hostility and pity, as if I were a cross between a lunatic and a thief.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Left to myself, I had experienced a creeping doubt as to the girl’s activities and my own intelligence; but as soon as this fellow glared at me, all my confidence returned.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — 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 IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
VannounUS /væn/
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading While I waited for my own cab I found myself beside Mr. John Van Blarcom, who eyed me with mingled hostility and pity, as if I were a cross between a lunatic and a thief.
vestibulenounUS /ˈvestɪbjuːl/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading While I waited for my own cab I found myself beside Mr. John Van Blarcom, who eyed me with mingled hostility and pity, as if I were a cross between a lunatic and a thief.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
washedadjectiveUS /wɑːʃt/
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While I waited for my own cab I found myself beside Mr. John Van Blarcom, who eyed me with mingled hostility and pity, as if I were a cross between a lunatic and a thief.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Every one, of course, emerged from seclusion only at the ultimate moment; and, far from holding any lengthy conversation with Miss Falconer, I was lucky to stumble upon her in the vestibule, help her descend, find a taxi for her at the exit, and see her smile back at me where I stood hatless as she drove away.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While I waited for my own cab I found myself beside Mr. John Van Blarcom, who eyed me with mingled hostility and pity, as if I were a cross between a lunatic and a thief.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading While I waited for my own cab I found myself beside Mr. John Van Blarcom, who eyed me with mingled hostility and pity, as if I were a cross between a lunatic and a thief.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN THE RUE ST.-DOMINIQUE Arriving in Paris at the highly inconvenient hour of 8 A.M., our _rapide_ deposited its breakfastless and grumpy passengers on the platform of the Gare de Lyon, washed its hands of us with the final formality of collecting our tickets, and turned us forth into a gray, foggy morning to seek the food and shelter adapted to our purses and tastes.
