used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He reminded her politely that no one was allowed to go in with a parcel of any description.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Ever since a lady tried to blow us all up with a bomb in a paper package," he added, smiling.
(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 "Ever since a lady tried to blow us all up with a bomb in a paper package," he added, smiling.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He reminded her politely that no one was allowed to go in with a parcel of any description.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They came to the Casino, and Mary was challenged by one of the doorkeepers because of her bag.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He reminded her politely that no one was allowed to go in with a parcel of any description.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading The attendant in whose care she indifferently placed the locked jewel-case had no idea that he guarded valuables worth two thousand pounds or more.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading They came to the Casino, and Mary was challenged by one of the doorkeepers because of her bag.
for the reason that
From this reading They came to the Casino, and Mary was challenged by one of the doorkeepers because of her bag.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "I'll leave my bag in the _vestiaire_," Mary promised; and being well known she was allowed to pass.
exhale hard
From this reading "Ever since a lady tried to blow us all up with a bomb in a paper package," he added, smiling.
bombnounUS /bɑːm/
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
From this reading "Ever since a lady tried to blow us all up with a bomb in a paper package," he added, smiling.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They came to the Casino, and Mary was challenged by one of the doorkeepers because of her bag.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They came to the Casino, and Mary was challenged by one of the doorkeepers because of her bag.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The attendant in whose care she indifferently placed the locked jewel-case had no idea that he guarded valuables worth two thousand pounds or more.
CasinonounUS /kəˈsiːnoʊ/
a public building for gambling and entertainment
From this reading They came to the Casino, and Mary was challenged by one of the doorkeepers because of her bag.
challengedverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒd/
past form of “challenge” — take exception to
From this reading They came to the Casino, and Mary was challenged by one of the doorkeepers because of her bag.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading He reminded her politely that no one was allowed to go in with a parcel of any description.
doorkeepers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They came to the Casino, and Mary was challenged by one of the doorkeepers because of her bag.
at any time
From this reading "Ever since a lady tried to blow us all up with a bomb in a paper package," he added, smiling.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He reminded her politely that no one was allowed to go in with a parcel of any description.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading The attendant in whose care she indifferently placed the locked jewel-case had no idea that he guarded valuables worth two thousand pounds or more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The attendant in whose care she indifferently placed the locked jewel-case had no idea that he guarded valuables worth two thousand pounds or more.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He reminded her politely that no one was allowed to go in with a parcel of any description.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They came to the Casino, and Mary was challenged by one of the doorkeepers because of her bag.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll leave my bag in the _vestiaire_," Mary promised; and being well known she was allowed to pass.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The attendant in whose care she indifferently placed the locked jewel-case had no idea that he guarded valuables worth two thousand pounds or more.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He reminded her politely that no one was allowed to go in with a parcel of any description.
indifferentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/
with indifference; in an indifferent manner
From this reading The attendant in whose care she indifferently placed the locked jewel-case had no idea that he guarded valuables worth two thousand pounds or more.
jewel-case
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The attendant in whose care she indifferently placed the locked jewel-case had no idea that he guarded valuables worth two thousand pounds or more.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "I'll leave my bag in the _vestiaire_," Mary promised; and being well known she was allowed to pass.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Ever since a lady tried to blow us all up with a bomb in a paper package," he added, smiling.
go away from a place
From this reading "I'll leave my bag in the _vestiaire_," Mary promised; and being well known she was allowed to pass.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading The attendant in whose care she indifferently placed the locked jewel-case had no idea that he guarded valuables worth two thousand pounds or more.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading They came to the Casino, and Mary was challenged by one of the doorkeepers because of her bag.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The attendant in whose care she indifferently placed the locked jewel-case had no idea that he guarded valuables worth two thousand pounds or more.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I'll leave my bag in the _vestiaire_," Mary promised; and being well known she was allowed to pass.
not any; not one
From this reading He reminded her politely that no one was allowed to go in with a parcel of any description.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They came to the Casino, and Mary was challenged by one of the doorkeepers because of her bag.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They came to the Casino, and Mary was challenged by one of the doorkeepers because of her bag.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The attendant in whose care she indifferently placed the locked jewel-case had no idea that he guarded valuables worth two thousand pounds or more.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading "Ever since a lady tried to blow us all up with a bomb in a paper package," he added, smiling.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "Ever since a lady tried to blow us all up with a bomb in a paper package," he added, smiling.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading He reminded her politely that no one was allowed to go in with a parcel of any description.
go across or through
From this reading "I'll leave my bag in the _vestiaire_," Mary promised; and being well known she was allowed to pass.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The attendant in whose care she indifferently placed the locked jewel-case had no idea that he guarded valuables worth two thousand pounds or more.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading He reminded her politely that no one was allowed to go in with a parcel of any description.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading The attendant in whose care she indifferently placed the locked jewel-case had no idea that he guarded valuables worth two thousand pounds or more.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading "I'll leave my bag in the _vestiaire_," Mary promised; and being well known she was allowed to pass.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading He reminded her politely that no one was allowed to go in with a parcel of any description.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'll leave my bag in the _vestiaire_," Mary promised; and being well known she was allowed to pass.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Ever since a lady tried to blow us all up with a bomb in a paper package," he added, smiling.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Ever since a lady tried to blow us all up with a bomb in a paper package," he added, smiling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He reminded her politely that no one was allowed to go in with a parcel of any description.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They came to the Casino, and Mary was challenged by one of the doorkeepers because of her bag.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They came to the Casino, and Mary was challenged by one of the doorkeepers because of her bag.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The attendant in whose care she indifferently placed the locked jewel-case had no idea that he guarded valuables worth two thousand pounds or more.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They came to the Casino, and Mary was challenged by one of the doorkeepers because of her bag.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "Ever since a lady tried to blow us all up with a bomb in a paper package," he added, smiling.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The attendant in whose care she indifferently placed the locked jewel-case had no idea that he guarded valuables worth two thousand pounds or more.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Ever since a lady tried to blow us all up with a bomb in a paper package," he added, smiling.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Ever since a lady tried to blow us all up with a bomb in a paper package," he added, smiling.
valuablesnounUS /ˈvæljəbəlz/
plural of “valuable” — something of value
From this reading The attendant in whose care she indifferently placed the locked jewel-case had no idea that he guarded valuables worth two thousand pounds or more.
vestiaire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll leave my bag in the _vestiaire_," Mary promised; and being well known she was allowed to pass.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They came to the Casino, and Mary was challenged by one of the doorkeepers because of her bag.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "I'll leave my bag in the _vestiaire_," Mary promised; and being well known she was allowed to pass.
belonging to which person
From this reading The attendant in whose care she indifferently placed the locked jewel-case had no idea that he guarded valuables worth two thousand pounds or more.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He reminded her politely that no one was allowed to go in with a parcel of any description.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading The attendant in whose care she indifferently placed the locked jewel-case had no idea that he guarded valuables worth two thousand pounds or more.
