used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading One afternoon I sat alone in the little anteroom before the Queen Mother's cabinet.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading One afternoon I sat alone in the little anteroom before the Queen Mother's cabinet.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In front of me was an open door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
anteroomnoun
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading One afternoon I sat alone in the little anteroom before the Queen Mother's cabinet.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Author of "The Chevalier d'Auriac_," "_The Honour of Savelli," etc_.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading One afternoon I sat alone in the little anteroom before the Queen Mother's cabinet.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading One afternoon I sat alone in the little anteroom before the Queen Mother's cabinet.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
ChevaliernounUS /ˌʃevəˈlɪr/
French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
From this reading _Author of "The Chevalier d'Auriac_," "_The Honour of Savelli," etc_.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
d'Auriac
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From this reading _Author of "The Chevalier d'Auriac_," "_The Honour of Savelli," etc_.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In front of me was an open door.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
DRUMMOND
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From this reading ROBERT DRUMMOND, PRINTER, NEW YORK.
etc
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From this reading _Author of "The Chevalier d'Auriac_," "_The Honour of Savelli," etc_.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In front of me was an open door.
depressingly dark
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
the state of being honored
From this reading _Author of "The Chevalier d'Auriac_," "_The Honour of Savelli," etc_.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading One afternoon I sat alone in the little anteroom before the Queen Mother's cabinet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One afternoon I sat alone in the little anteroom before the Queen Mother's cabinet.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
the sound of laughing
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
liliesnounUS /ˈlɪliz/
plural of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One afternoon I sat alone in the little anteroom before the Queen Mother's cabinet.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
most important element
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In front of me was an open door.
Mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading One afternoon I sat alone in the little anteroom before the Queen Mother's cabinet.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading ROBERT DRUMMOND, PRINTER, NEW YORK.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Author of "The Chevalier d'Auriac_," "_The Honour of Savelli," etc_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One afternoon I sat alone in the little anteroom before the Queen Mother's cabinet.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading In front of me was an open door.
PRINTERnounUS /ˈprɪntər/
someone whose occupation is printing
From this reading ROBERT DRUMMOND, PRINTER, NEW YORK.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading One afternoon I sat alone in the little anteroom before the Queen Mother's cabinet.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading ROBERT DRUMMOND, PRINTER, NEW YORK.
salonnounUS /səˈlɑːn/
gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading One afternoon I sat alone in the little anteroom before the Queen Mother's cabinet.
Savelli
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From this reading _Author of "The Chevalier d'Auriac_," "_The Honour of Savelli," etc_.
Soissonsnoun
a battle in World War I (May 1918); the Germans tried to attack before the American numbers were too great to defeat; the tactical success of the Germans proved to be a strategic failure
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
spangledadjectiveUS /ˈspæŋɡəld/
covered with beads or jewels or sequins
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Author of "The Chevalier d'Auriac_," "_The Honour of Savelli," etc_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
violetnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In front of me was an open door.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The curtains of violet velvet, spangled with golden lilies, were half drawn, and beyond extended a long, narrow, and gloomy corridor, leading into the main salon of the Hotel de Soissons, from which the sound of music and occasional laughter came to me.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading ROBERT DRUMMOND, PRINTER, NEW YORK.
