used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading October found the Anthons in Paris at a new Americanized hotel just off the Avenue de l’Opera.
Adela
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From this reading Adela Anthon’s curiosity to see Erard was gratified finally at a little “gathering” in his rooms.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading They spent the brilliant days of the early fall in the usual round of shops and dressmakers, in company with the flight of tourists returning from their summer roosts in Europe, who were tarrying for feathers before swooping back to America.
AmericanizedverbUS /əˈmerɪkənaɪzd/
past form of “americanize” — make American in character
From this reading October found the Anthons in Paris at a new Americanized hotel just off the Avenue de l’Opera.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Anthon threatened in that case to run off to Egypt with Molly Parker and a maid.
Anthon
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From this reading Mrs. Anthon talked of London, of taking a house for the winter, “where Walter could be at home.”
Anthon's
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From this reading Adela Anthon’s curiosity to see Erard was gratified finally at a little “gathering” in his rooms.
Anthons
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From this reading October found the Anthons in Paris at a new Americanized hotel just off the Avenue de l’Opera.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading October found the Anthons in Paris at a new Americanized hotel just off the Avenue de l’Opera.
a line of approach
From this reading October found the Anthons in Paris at a new Americanized hotel just off the Avenue de l’Opera.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They spent the brilliant days of the early fall in the usual round of shops and dressmakers, in company with the flight of tourists returning from their summer roosts in Europe, who were tarrying for feathers before swooping back to America.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Anthon talked of London, of taking a house for the winter, “where Walter could be at home.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They spent the brilliant days of the early fall in the usual round of shops and dressmakers, in company with the flight of tourists returning from their summer roosts in Europe, who were tarrying for feathers before swooping back to America.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading They spent the brilliant days of the early fall in the usual round of shops and dressmakers, in company with the flight of tourists returning from their summer roosts in Europe, who were tarrying for feathers before swooping back to America.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Miss Anthon threatened in that case to run off to Egypt with Molly Parker and a maid.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading They spent the brilliant days of the early fall in the usual round of shops and dressmakers, in company with the flight of tourists returning from their summer roosts in Europe, who were tarrying for feathers before swooping back to America.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs. Anthon talked of London, of taking a house for the winter, “where Walter could be at home.”
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Adela Anthon’s curiosity to see Erard was gratified finally at a little “gathering” in his rooms.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading They spent the brilliant days of the early fall in the usual round of shops and dressmakers, in company with the flight of tourists returning from their summer roosts in Europe, who were tarrying for feathers before swooping back to America.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading October found the Anthons in Paris at a new Americanized hotel just off the Avenue de l’Opera.
dressmakersnounUS /ˈdresmeɪkərz/
plural of “dressmaker” — someone who makes or mends dresses
From this reading They spent the brilliant days of the early fall in the usual round of shops and dressmakers, in company with the flight of tourists returning from their summer roosts in Europe, who were tarrying for feathers before swooping back to America.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading They spent the brilliant days of the early fall in the usual round of shops and dressmakers, in company with the flight of tourists returning from their summer roosts in Europe, who were tarrying for feathers before swooping back to America.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading Miss Anthon threatened in that case to run off to Egypt with Molly Parker and a maid.
Erard
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From this reading Adela Anthon’s curiosity to see Erard was gratified finally at a little “gathering” in his rooms.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading They spent the brilliant days of the early fall in the usual round of shops and dressmakers, in company with the flight of tourists returning from their summer roosts in Europe, who were tarrying for feathers before swooping back to America.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading They spent the brilliant days of the early fall in the usual round of shops and dressmakers, in company with the flight of tourists returning from their summer roosts in Europe, who were tarrying for feathers before swooping back to America.
feathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading They spent the brilliant days of the early fall in the usual round of shops and dressmakers, in company with the flight of tourists returning from their summer roosts in Europe, who were tarrying for feathers before swooping back to America.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Adela Anthon’s curiosity to see Erard was gratified finally at a little “gathering” in his rooms.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading They spent the brilliant days of the early fall in the usual round of shops and dressmakers, in company with the flight of tourists returning from their summer roosts in Europe, who were tarrying for feathers before swooping back to America.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Anthon talked of London, of taking a house for the winter, “where Walter could be at home.”
set up or found
From this reading October found the Anthons in Paris at a new Americanized hotel just off the Avenue de l’Opera.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They spent the brilliant days of the early fall in the usual round of shops and dressmakers, in company with the flight of tourists returning from their summer roosts in Europe, who were tarrying for feathers before swooping back to America.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Adela Anthon’s curiosity to see Erard was gratified finally at a little “gathering” in his rooms.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading Adela Anthon’s curiosity to see Erard was gratified finally at a little “gathering” in his rooms.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Adela Anthon’s curiosity to see Erard was gratified finally at a little “gathering” in his rooms.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mrs. Anthon talked of London, of taking a house for the winter, “where Walter could be at home.”
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading October found the Anthons in Paris at a new Americanized hotel just off the Avenue de l’Opera.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mrs. Anthon talked of London, of taking a house for the winter, “where Walter could be at home.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading October found the Anthons in Paris at a new Americanized hotel just off the Avenue de l’Opera.
and nothing more
From this reading October found the Anthons in Paris at a new Americanized hotel just off the Avenue de l’Opera.
l'Opera
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From this reading October found the Anthons in Paris at a new Americanized hotel just off the Avenue de l’Opera.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Adela Anthon’s curiosity to see Erard was gratified finally at a little “gathering” in his rooms.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Mrs. Anthon talked of London, of taking a house for the winter, “where Walter could be at home.”
a female domestic
From this reading Miss Anthon threatened in that case to run off to Egypt with Molly Parker and a maid.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Anthon threatened in that case to run off to Egypt with Molly Parker and a maid.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Miss Anthon threatened in that case to run off to Egypt with Molly Parker and a maid.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Anthon talked of London, of taking a house for the winter, “where Walter could be at home.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading October found the Anthons in Paris at a new Americanized hotel just off the Avenue de l’Opera.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading October found the Anthons in Paris at a new Americanized hotel just off the Avenue de l’Opera.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Anthon talked of London, of taking a house for the winter, “where Walter could be at home.”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading October found the Anthons in Paris at a new Americanized hotel just off the Avenue de l’Opera.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading October found the Anthons in Paris at a new Americanized hotel just off the Avenue de l’Opera.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading Miss Anthon threatened in that case to run off to Egypt with Molly Parker and a maid.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading They spent the brilliant days of the early fall in the usual round of shops and dressmakers, in company with the flight of tourists returning from their summer roosts in Europe, who were tarrying for feathers before swooping back to America.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Adela Anthon’s curiosity to see Erard was gratified finally at a little “gathering” in his rooms.
roosts
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From this reading They spent the brilliant days of the early fall in the usual round of shops and dressmakers, in company with the flight of tourists returning from their summer roosts in Europe, who were tarrying for feathers before swooping back to America.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading They spent the brilliant days of the early fall in the usual round of shops and dressmakers, in company with the flight of tourists returning from their summer roosts in Europe, who were tarrying for feathers before swooping back to America.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Miss Anthon threatened in that case to run off to Egypt with Molly Parker and a maid.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Adela Anthon’s curiosity to see Erard was gratified finally at a little “gathering” in his rooms.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading They spent the brilliant days of the early fall in the usual round of shops and dressmakers, in company with the flight of tourists returning from their summer roosts in Europe, who were tarrying for feathers before swooping back to America.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading They spent the brilliant days of the early fall in the usual round of shops and dressmakers, in company with the flight of tourists returning from their summer roosts in Europe, who were tarrying for feathers before swooping back to America.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading They spent the brilliant days of the early fall in the usual round of shops and dressmakers, in company with the flight of tourists returning from their summer roosts in Europe, who were tarrying for feathers before swooping back to America.
swoopingverbUS /ˈswuːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “swoop” — move down on as if in an attack
From this reading They spent the brilliant days of the early fall in the usual round of shops and dressmakers, in company with the flight of tourists returning from their summer roosts in Europe, who were tarrying for feathers before swooping back to America.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Mrs. Anthon talked of London, of taking a house for the winter, “where Walter could be at home.”
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Mrs. Anthon talked of London, of taking a house for the winter, “where Walter could be at home.”
tarrying
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From this reading They spent the brilliant days of the early fall in the usual round of shops and dressmakers, in company with the flight of tourists returning from their summer roosts in Europe, who were tarrying for feathers before swooping back to America.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Anthon threatened in that case to run off to Egypt with Molly Parker and a maid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading October found the Anthons in Paris at a new Americanized hotel just off the Avenue de l’Opera.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They spent the brilliant days of the early fall in the usual round of shops and dressmakers, in company with the flight of tourists returning from their summer roosts in Europe, who were tarrying for feathers before swooping back to America.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They spent the brilliant days of the early fall in the usual round of shops and dressmakers, in company with the flight of tourists returning from their summer roosts in Europe, who were tarrying for feathers before swooping back to America.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Miss Anthon threatened in that case to run off to Egypt with Molly Parker and a maid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Anthon threatened in that case to run off to Egypt with Molly Parker and a maid.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading They spent the brilliant days of the early fall in the usual round of shops and dressmakers, in company with the flight of tourists returning from their summer roosts in Europe, who were tarrying for feathers before swooping back to America.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading They spent the brilliant days of the early fall in the usual round of shops and dressmakers, in company with the flight of tourists returning from their summer roosts in Europe, who were tarrying for feathers before swooping back to America.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Mrs. Anthon talked of London, of taking a house for the winter, “where Walter could be at home.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Adela Anthon’s curiosity to see Erard was gratified finally at a little “gathering” in his rooms.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They spent the brilliant days of the early fall in the usual round of shops and dressmakers, in company with the flight of tourists returning from their summer roosts in Europe, who were tarrying for feathers before swooping back to America.
in or at the place that
From this reading Mrs. Anthon talked of London, of taking a house for the winter, “where Walter could be at home.”
which person or people
From this reading They spent the brilliant days of the early fall in the usual round of shops and dressmakers, in company with the flight of tourists returning from their summer roosts in Europe, who were tarrying for feathers before swooping back to America.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Mrs. Anthon talked of London, of taking a house for the winter, “where Walter could be at home.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Anthon threatened in that case to run off to Egypt with Molly Parker and a maid.
