used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But now the girl was set down before the Haven door, under an awning and on a well-worn strip of carpet, both of which led up to the wide-open and brilliantly lighted doorway of the mansion.
afootadverbUS /əˈfʊt/
on foot; walking
From this reading Beth knew that to the very nicest parties in town most people went afoot, carrying their dancing slippers under their arms.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But now the girl was set down before the Haven door, under an awning and on a well-worn strip of carpet, both of which led up to the wide-open and brilliantly lighted doorway of the mansion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She knew that few of the girls who had graduated with her from high school had been invited to the Haven house on this evening; and few of the younger guests would be brought to the door, she was likewise sure, in any vehicle.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She knew that few of the girls who had graduated with her from high school had been invited to the Haven house on this evening; and few of the younger guests would be brought to the door, she was likewise sure, in any vehicle.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Beth knew that to the very nicest parties in town most people went afoot, carrying their dancing slippers under their arms.
awningnounUS /ˈɑːnɪŋ/
a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun
From this reading But now the girl was set down before the Haven door, under an awning and on a well-worn strip of carpet, both of which led up to the wide-open and brilliantly lighted doorway of the mansion.
BaldwinnounUS /ˈbɔːldwən/
United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)
From this reading GREAT-GRANDMOTHER LOMIS’ CORALS Beth Baldwin felt that this was really her first “grown-up” party.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She knew that few of the girls who had graduated with her from high school had been invited to the Haven house on this evening; and few of the younger guests would be brought to the door, she was likewise sure, in any vehicle.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She knew that few of the girls who had graduated with her from high school had been invited to the Haven house on this evening; and few of the younger guests would be brought to the door, she was likewise sure, in any vehicle.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But now the girl was set down before the Haven door, under an awning and on a well-worn strip of carpet, both of which led up to the wide-open and brilliantly lighted doorway of the mansion.
BethnounUS /beθ/
the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading GREAT-GRANDMOTHER LOMIS’ CORALS Beth Baldwin felt that this was really her first “grown-up” party.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But now the girl was set down before the Haven door, under an awning and on a well-worn strip of carpet, both of which led up to the wide-open and brilliantly lighted doorway of the mansion.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading But now the girl was set down before the Haven door, under an awning and on a well-worn strip of carpet, both of which led up to the wide-open and brilliantly lighted doorway of the mansion.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She knew that few of the girls who had graduated with her from high school had been invited to the Haven house on this evening; and few of the younger guests would be brought to the door, she was likewise sure, in any vehicle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were but four taxicabs in the town.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading But now the girl was set down before the Haven door, under an awning and on a well-worn strip of carpet, both of which led up to the wide-open and brilliantly lighted doorway of the mansion.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Beth knew that to the very nicest parties in town most people went afoot, carrying their dancing slippers under their arms.
CORALSnounUS /ˈkɔːrəlz/
plural of “coral” — a variable color averaging a deep pink
From this reading GREAT-GRANDMOTHER LOMIS’ CORALS Beth Baldwin felt that this was really her first “grown-up” party.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Beth knew that to the very nicest parties in town most people went afoot, carrying their dancing slippers under their arms.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She knew that few of the girls who had graduated with her from high school had been invited to the Haven house on this evening; and few of the younger guests would be brought to the door, she was likewise sure, in any vehicle.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading But now the girl was set down before the Haven door, under an awning and on a well-worn strip of carpet, both of which led up to the wide-open and brilliantly lighted doorway of the mansion.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But now the girl was set down before the Haven door, under an awning and on a well-worn strip of carpet, both of which led up to the wide-open and brilliantly lighted doorway of the mansion.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading She knew that few of the girls who had graduated with her from high school had been invited to the Haven house on this evening; and few of the younger guests would be brought to the door, she was likewise sure, in any vehicle.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading GREAT-GRANDMOTHER LOMIS’ CORALS Beth Baldwin felt that this was really her first “grown-up” party.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She knew that few of the girls who had graduated with her from high school had been invited to the Haven house on this evening; and few of the younger guests would be brought to the door, she was likewise sure, in any vehicle.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading GREAT-GRANDMOTHER LOMIS’ CORALS Beth Baldwin felt that this was really her first “grown-up” party.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading There were but four taxicabs in the town.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She knew that few of the girls who had graduated with her from high school had been invited to the Haven house on this evening; and few of the younger guests would be brought to the door, she was likewise sure, in any vehicle.
a young female
From this reading But now the girl was set down before the Haven door, under an awning and on a well-worn strip of carpet, both of which led up to the wide-open and brilliantly lighted doorway of the mansion.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She knew that few of the girls who had graduated with her from high school had been invited to the Haven house on this evening; and few of the younger guests would be brought to the door, she was likewise sure, in any vehicle.
graduatedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːeɪtɪd/
marked with or divided into degrees
From this reading She knew that few of the girls who had graduated with her from high school had been invited to the Haven house on this evening; and few of the younger guests would be brought to the door, she was likewise sure, in any vehicle.
GREAT-GRANDMOTHER
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From this reading GREAT-GRANDMOTHER LOMIS’ CORALS Beth Baldwin felt that this was really her first “grown-up” party.
grown-up
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From this reading GREAT-GRANDMOTHER LOMIS’ CORALS Beth Baldwin felt that this was really her first “grown-up” party.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading She knew that few of the girls who had graduated with her from high school had been invited to the Haven house on this evening; and few of the younger guests would be brought to the door, she was likewise sure, in any vehicle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She knew that few of the girls who had graduated with her from high school had been invited to the Haven house on this evening; and few of the younger guests would be brought to the door, she was likewise sure, in any vehicle.
HavennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading She knew that few of the girls who had graduated with her from high school had been invited to the Haven house on this evening; and few of the younger guests would be brought to the door, she was likewise sure, in any vehicle.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GREAT-GRANDMOTHER LOMIS’ CORALS Beth Baldwin felt that this was really her first “grown-up” party.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She knew that few of the girls who had graduated with her from high school had been invited to the Haven house on this evening; and few of the younger guests would be brought to the door, she was likewise sure, in any vehicle.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She knew that few of the girls who had graduated with her from high school had been invited to the Haven house on this evening; and few of the younger guests would be brought to the door, she was likewise sure, in any vehicle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She knew that few of the girls who had graduated with her from high school had been invited to the Haven house on this evening; and few of the younger guests would be brought to the door, she was likewise sure, in any vehicle.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading She knew that few of the girls who had graduated with her from high school had been invited to the Haven house on this evening; and few of the younger guests would be brought to the door, she was likewise sure, in any vehicle.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew that few of the girls who had graduated with her from high school had been invited to the Haven house on this evening; and few of the younger guests would be brought to the door, she was likewise sure, in any vehicle.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading But now the girl was set down before the Haven door, under an awning and on a well-worn strip of carpet, both of which led up to the wide-open and brilliantly lighted doorway of the mansion.
set afire or burning
From this reading But now the girl was set down before the Haven door, under an awning and on a well-worn strip of carpet, both of which led up to the wide-open and brilliantly lighted doorway of the mansion.
in like or similar manner
From this reading She knew that few of the girls who had graduated with her from high school had been invited to the Haven house on this evening; and few of the younger guests would be brought to the door, she was likewise sure, in any vehicle.
LOMIS
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From this reading GREAT-GRANDMOTHER LOMIS’ CORALS Beth Baldwin felt that this was really her first “grown-up” party.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading But now the girl was set down before the Haven door, under an awning and on a well-worn strip of carpet, both of which led up to the wide-open and brilliantly lighted doorway of the mansion.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Beth knew that to the very nicest parties in town most people went afoot, carrying their dancing slippers under their arms.
nicestadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪsɪst/
superlative of “nice” — pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Beth knew that to the very nicest parties in town most people went afoot, carrying their dancing slippers under their arms.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now the girl was set down before the Haven door, under an awning and on a well-worn strip of carpet, both of which led up to the wide-open and brilliantly lighted doorway of the mansion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She knew that few of the girls who had graduated with her from high school had been invited to the Haven house on this evening; and few of the younger guests would be brought to the door, she was likewise sure, in any vehicle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She knew that few of the girls who had graduated with her from high school had been invited to the Haven house on this evening; and few of the younger guests would be brought to the door, she was likewise sure, in any vehicle.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Beth knew that to the very nicest parties in town most people went afoot, carrying their dancing slippers under their arms.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading GREAT-GRANDMOTHER LOMIS’ CORALS Beth Baldwin felt that this was really her first “grown-up” party.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Beth knew that to the very nicest parties in town most people went afoot, carrying their dancing slippers under their arms.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading GREAT-GRANDMOTHER LOMIS’ CORALS Beth Baldwin felt that this was really her first “grown-up” party.
an educational institution
From this reading She knew that few of the girls who had graduated with her from high school had been invited to the Haven house on this evening; and few of the younger guests would be brought to the door, she was likewise sure, in any vehicle.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But now the girl was set down before the Haven door, under an awning and on a well-worn strip of carpet, both of which led up to the wide-open and brilliantly lighted doorway of the mansion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew that few of the girls who had graduated with her from high school had been invited to the Haven house on this evening; and few of the younger guests would be brought to the door, she was likewise sure, in any vehicle.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading Beth knew that to the very nicest parties in town most people went afoot, carrying their dancing slippers under their arms.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading But now the girl was set down before the Haven door, under an awning and on a well-worn strip of carpet, both of which led up to the wide-open and brilliantly lighted doorway of the mansion.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She knew that few of the girls who had graduated with her from high school had been invited to the Haven house on this evening; and few of the younger guests would be brought to the door, she was likewise sure, in any vehicle.
taxicabsnounUS /ˈtæksikæbz/
plural of “taxicab” — a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
From this reading There were but four taxicabs in the town.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GREAT-GRANDMOTHER LOMIS’ CORALS Beth Baldwin felt that this was really her first “grown-up” party.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She knew that few of the girls who had graduated with her from high school had been invited to the Haven house on this evening; and few of the younger guests would be brought to the door, she was likewise sure, in any vehicle.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Beth knew that to the very nicest parties in town most people went afoot, carrying their dancing slippers under their arms.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were but four taxicabs in the town.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading GREAT-GRANDMOTHER LOMIS’ CORALS Beth Baldwin felt that this was really her first “grown-up” party.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She knew that few of the girls who had graduated with her from high school had been invited to the Haven house on this evening; and few of the younger guests would be brought to the door, she was likewise sure, in any vehicle.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading There were but four taxicabs in the town.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Beth knew that to the very nicest parties in town most people went afoot, carrying their dancing slippers under their arms.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But now the girl was set down before the Haven door, under an awning and on a well-worn strip of carpet, both of which led up to the wide-open and brilliantly lighted doorway of the mansion.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading She knew that few of the girls who had graduated with her from high school had been invited to the Haven house on this evening; and few of the younger guests would be brought to the door, she was likewise sure, in any vehicle.
precisely as stated
From this reading Beth knew that to the very nicest parties in town most people went afoot, carrying their dancing slippers under their arms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GREAT-GRANDMOTHER LOMIS’ CORALS Beth Baldwin felt that this was really her first “grown-up” party.
well-wornadjective
showing signs of much wear or use
From this reading But now the girl was set down before the Haven door, under an awning and on a well-worn strip of carpet, both of which led up to the wide-open and brilliantly lighted doorway of the mansion.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Beth knew that to the very nicest parties in town most people went afoot, carrying their dancing slippers under their arms.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were but four taxicabs in the town.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But now the girl was set down before the Haven door, under an awning and on a well-worn strip of carpet, both of which led up to the wide-open and brilliantly lighted doorway of the mansion.
which person or people
From this reading She knew that few of the girls who had graduated with her from high school had been invited to the Haven house on this evening; and few of the younger guests would be brought to the door, she was likewise sure, in any vehicle.
wide-openadjective
open wide
From this reading But now the girl was set down before the Haven door, under an awning and on a well-worn strip of carpet, both of which led up to the wide-open and brilliantly lighted doorway of the mansion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She knew that few of the girls who had graduated with her from high school had been invited to the Haven house on this evening; and few of the younger guests would be brought to the door, she was likewise sure, in any vehicle.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She knew that few of the girls who had graduated with her from high school had been invited to the Haven house on this evening; and few of the younger guests would be brought to the door, she was likewise sure, in any vehicle.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading She knew that few of the girls who had graduated with her from high school had been invited to the Haven house on this evening; and few of the younger guests would be brought to the door, she was likewise sure, in any vehicle.
