adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
bankersnounUS /ˈbæŋkərz/
plural of “banker” — a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading A few moments later she walked briskly into the splendid offices of Wrandall & Co., private bankers and steamship-owners.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The clerks in the outer offices stared for a moment in significant surprise, and then bowed respectfully to the beautiful silent partner in the great concern.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was the first time she had been seen in the offices since the tragic event that had served to make her a member of the firm.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
bowedadjectiveUS /baʊd/
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading The clerks in the outer offices stared for a moment in significant surprise, and then bowed respectfully to the beautiful silent partner in the great concern.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading A few moments later she walked briskly into the splendid offices of Wrandall & Co., private bankers and steamship-owners.
broad-tail
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
BroadwaynounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/
a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
Castleton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The clerks in the outer offices stared for a moment in significant surprise, and then bowed respectfully to the beautiful silent partner in the great concern.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading A few moments later she walked briskly into the splendid offices of Wrandall & Co., private bankers and steamship-owners.
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
concernnounUS /kənˈsɜːrn/
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading The clerks in the outer offices stared for a moment in significant surprise, and then bowed respectfully to the beautiful silent partner in the great concern.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
desknounUS /desk/
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
elegancenounUS /ˈeləɡəns/
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It was the first time she had been seen in the offices since the tragic event that had served to make her a member of the firm.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few moments later she walked briskly into the splendid offices of Wrandall & Co., private bankers and steamship-owners.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading It was the first time she had been seen in the offices since the tragic event that had served to make her a member of the firm.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the first time she had been seen in the offices since the tragic event that had served to make her a member of the firm.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The clerks in the outer offices stared for a moment in significant surprise, and then bowed respectfully to the beautiful silent partner in the great concern.
forgotverbUS /fərˈɡɑːt/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The clerks in the outer offices stared for a moment in significant surprise, and then bowed respectfully to the beautiful silent partner in the great concern.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the first time she had been seen in the offices since the tragic event that had served to make her a member of the firm.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the first time she had been seen in the offices since the tragic event that had served to make her a member of the firm.
Hetty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
impressedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprest/
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A few moments later she walked briskly into the splendid offices of Wrandall & Co., private bankers and steamship-owners.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the first time she had been seen in the offices since the tragic event that had served to make her a member of the firm.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few moments later she walked briskly into the splendid offices of Wrandall & Co., private bankers and steamship-owners.
librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
limousinenounUS /ˈlɪməziːn/
large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading It was the first time she had been seen in the offices since the tragic event that had served to make her a member of the firm.
membernounUS /ˈmembər/
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It was the first time she had been seen in the offices since the tragic event that had served to make her a member of the firm.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading The clerks in the outer offices stared for a moment in significant surprise, and then bowed respectfully to the beautiful silent partner in the great concern.
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading A few moments later she walked briskly into the splendid offices of Wrandall & Co., private bankers and steamship-owners.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A few moments later she walked briskly into the splendid offices of Wrandall & Co., private bankers and steamship-owners.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading The clerks in the outer offices stared for a moment in significant surprise, and then bowed respectfully to the beautiful silent partner in the great concern.
ownernounUS /ˈoʊnər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading The clerks in the outer offices stared for a moment in significant surprise, and then bowed respectfully to the beautiful silent partner in the great concern.
pleaseverbUS /pliːz/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading A few moments later she walked briskly into the splendid offices of Wrandall & Co., private bankers and steamship-owners.
RENUNCIATIONnounUS /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading The clerks in the outer offices stared for a moment in significant surprise, and then bowed respectfully to the beautiful silent partner in the great concern.
Sara's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was the first time she had been seen in the offices since the tragic event that had served to make her a member of the firm.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading It was the first time she had been seen in the offices since the tragic event that had served to make her a member of the firm.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few moments later she walked briskly into the splendid offices of Wrandall & Co., private bankers and steamship-owners.
shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading The clerks in the outer offices stared for a moment in significant surprise, and then bowed respectfully to the beautiful silent partner in the great concern.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The clerks in the outer offices stared for a moment in significant surprise, and then bowed respectfully to the beautiful silent partner in the great concern.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was the first time she had been seen in the offices since the tragic event that had served to make her a member of the firm.
singularadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/
unusual or striking
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
splendidadjectiveUS /ˈsplendɪd/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading A few moments later she walked briskly into the splendid offices of Wrandall & Co., private bankers and steamship-owners.
staredverbUS /sterd/
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The clerks in the outer offices stared for a moment in significant surprise, and then bowed respectfully to the beautiful silent partner in the great concern.
steamship-owners
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few moments later she walked briskly into the splendid offices of Wrandall & Co., private bankers and steamship-owners.
steppedverbUS /stept/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The clerks in the outer offices stared for a moment in significant surprise, and then bowed respectfully to the beautiful silent partner in the great concern.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the first time she had been seen in the offices since the tragic event that had served to make her a member of the firm.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The clerks in the outer offices stared for a moment in significant surprise, and then bowed respectfully to the beautiful silent partner in the great concern.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was the first time she had been seen in the offices since the tragic event that had served to make her a member of the firm.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The clerks in the outer offices stared for a moment in significant surprise, and then bowed respectfully to the beautiful silent partner in the great concern.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading It was the first time she had been seen in the offices since the tragic event that had served to make her a member of the firm.
trialnounUS /ˈtraɪəl/
the act of testing something
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
veilnounUS /veɪl/
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading A few moments later she walked briskly into the splendid offices of Wrandall & Co., private bankers and steamship-owners.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the first time she had been seen in the offices since the tragic event that had served to make her a member of the firm.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading A boy at the information desk, somewhat impressed by her beauty and the trim elegance of her long black broad-tail coat, to say nothing of the dark eyes that shone through the narrow veil, forgot the dignity of his office and went so far as to politely ask her who she wanted to see and "what name, please."
Wrandall
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From this reading A few moments later she walked briskly into the splendid offices of Wrandall & Co., private bankers and steamship-owners.
Wrandall's
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From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading RENUNCIATION On the third day after the singular trial of Hetty Castleton in Sara's library, young Mrs. Wrandall's motor drew up in front of a lofty office building in lower Broadway; its owner stepped down from the limousine and entered the building.
