adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Seated upon a roomy lounge in the foyer of the Savoy were three women who attracted more than an average amount of attention from the passers-by.
acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
amountnounUS /əˈmaʊnt/
a quantity of money
From this reading Seated upon a roomy lounge in the foyer of the Savoy were three women who attracted more than an average amount of attention from the passers-by.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading The two girls were amusing themselves, watching the people; their chaperon had her eye upon the clock.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Seated upon a roomy lounge in the foyer of the Savoy were three women who attracted more than an average amount of attention from the passers-by.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the middle was the Duchess of Devenham, erect, stately, and with a figure which was still irreproachable notwithstanding her white hair.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Seated upon a roomy lounge in the foyer of the Savoy were three women who attracted more than an average amount of attention from the passers-by.
attractedverbUS /əˈtræktɪd/
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Seated upon a roomy lounge in the foyer of the Savoy were three women who attracted more than an average amount of attention from the passers-by.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading Seated upon a roomy lounge in the foyer of the Savoy were three women who attracted more than an average amount of attention from the passers-by.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
chaperonnoun
one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
From this reading The two girls were amusing themselves, watching the people; their chaperon had her eye upon the clock.
clocknounUS /klɑːk/
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading The two girls were amusing themselves, watching the people; their chaperon had her eye upon the clock.
comelyadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmli/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading On one side sat her daughter, Lady Grace Redford, tall, fair, and comely; on the other, Miss Penelope Morse.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading On one side sat her daughter, Lady Grace Redford, tall, fair, and comely; on the other, Miss Penelope Morse.
Devenham
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From this reading In the middle was the Duchess of Devenham, erect, stately, and with a figure which was still irreproachable notwithstanding her white hair.
digestionnounUS /daɪˈdʒestʃən/
the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
DuchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading In the middle was the Duchess of Devenham, erect, stately, and with a figure which was still irreproachable notwithstanding her white hair.
entresolnoun
intermediate floor just above the ground floor
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading In the middle was the Duchess of Devenham, erect, stately, and with a figure which was still irreproachable notwithstanding her white hair.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading The two girls were amusing themselves, watching the people; their chaperon had her eye upon the clock.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading On one side sat her daughter, Lady Grace Redford, tall, fair, and comely; on the other, Miss Penelope Morse.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading In the middle was the Duchess of Devenham, erect, stately, and with a figure which was still irreproachable notwithstanding her white hair.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
foyernounUS /ˈfɔɪər/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading Seated upon a roomy lounge in the foyer of the Savoy were three women who attracted more than an average amount of attention from the passers-by.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Seated upon a roomy lounge in the foyer of the Savoy were three women who attracted more than an average amount of attention from the passers-by.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The two girls were amusing themselves, watching the people; their chaperon had her eye upon the clock.
GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading On one side sat her daughter, Lady Grace Redford, tall, fair, and comely; on the other, Miss Penelope Morse.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The two girls were amusing themselves, watching the people; their chaperon had her eye upon the clock.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading In the middle was the Duchess of Devenham, erect, stately, and with a figure which was still irreproachable notwithstanding her white hair.
half-past
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the middle was the Duchess of Devenham, erect, stately, and with a figure which was still irreproachable notwithstanding her white hair.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Seated upon a roomy lounge in the foyer of the Savoy were three women who attracted more than an average amount of attention from the passers-by.
irreproachableadjective
free of guilt; not subject to blame
From this reading In the middle was the Duchess of Devenham, erect, stately, and with a figure which was still irreproachable notwithstanding her white hair.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading On one side sat her daughter, Lady Grace Redford, tall, fair, and comely; on the other, Miss Penelope Morse.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
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 “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
lorgnettesnounUS /lɔːrˈnjets/
plural of “lorgnette” — eyeglasses that are held to the eyes with a long handle
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
loungeverbUS /laʊndʒ/
sit or recline comfortably
From this reading Seated upon a roomy lounge in the foyer of the Savoy were three women who attracted more than an average amount of attention from the passers-by.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading In the middle was the Duchess of Devenham, erect, stately, and with a figure which was still irreproachable notwithstanding her white hair.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading On one side sat her daughter, Lady Grace Redford, tall, fair, and comely; on the other, Miss Penelope Morse.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Seated upon a roomy lounge in the foyer of the Savoy were three women who attracted more than an average amount of attention from the passers-by.
MorsenounUS /mɔːrs/
a telegraph code in which letters and numbers are represented by strings of dots and dashes (short and long signals)
From this reading On one side sat her daughter, Lady Grace Redford, tall, fair, and comely; on the other, Miss Penelope Morse.
notwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading In the middle was the Duchess of Devenham, erect, stately, and with a figure which was still irreproachable notwithstanding her white hair.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Seated upon a roomy lounge in the foyer of the Savoy were three women who attracted more than an average amount of attention from the passers-by.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On one side sat her daughter, Lady Grace Redford, tall, fair, and comely; on the other, Miss Penelope Morse.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On one side sat her daughter, Lady Grace Redford, tall, fair, and comely; on the other, Miss Penelope Morse.
one's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On one side sat her daughter, Lady Grace Redford, tall, fair, and comely; on the other, Miss Penelope Morse.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
passers-bynounUS /ˈpæsərzbaɪ/
plural of “passer-by” — a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading Seated upon a roomy lounge in the foyer of the Savoy were three women who attracted more than an average amount of attention from the passers-by.
PenelopenounUS /pəˈneləpi/
(Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them
From this reading On one side sat her daughter, Lady Grace Redford, tall, fair, and comely; on the other, Miss Penelope Morse.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The two girls were amusing themselves, watching the people; their chaperon had her eye upon the clock.
RedfordnounUS /ˈredfərd/
United States actor and filmmaker who starred with Paul Newman in several films (born in 1936)
From this reading On one side sat her daughter, Lady Grace Redford, tall, fair, and comely; on the other, Miss Penelope Morse.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
roomynounUS /ˈruːmi/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading Seated upon a roomy lounge in the foyer of the Savoy were three women who attracted more than an average amount of attention from the passers-by.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On one side sat her daughter, Lady Grace Redford, tall, fair, and comely; on the other, Miss Penelope Morse.
SavoynounUS /səˈvɔɪ/
a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy
From this reading Seated upon a roomy lounge in the foyer of the Savoy were three women who attracted more than an average amount of attention from the passers-by.
SeatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Seated upon a roomy lounge in the foyer of the Savoy were three women who attracted more than an average amount of attention from the passers-by.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On one side sat her daughter, Lady Grace Redford, tall, fair, and comely; on the other, Miss Penelope Morse.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading In the middle was the Duchess of Devenham, erect, stately, and with a figure which was still irreproachable notwithstanding her white hair.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading In the middle was the Duchess of Devenham, erect, stately, and with a figure which was still irreproachable notwithstanding her white hair.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading On one side sat her daughter, Lady Grace Redford, tall, fair, and comely; on the other, Miss Penelope Morse.
tempernounUS /ˈtempər/
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Seated upon a roomy lounge in the foyer of the Savoy were three women who attracted more than an average amount of attention from the passers-by.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Seated upon a roomy lounge in the foyer of the Savoy were three women who attracted more than an average amount of attention from the passers-by.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two girls were amusing themselves, watching the people; their chaperon had her eye upon the clock.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The two girls were amusing themselves, watching the people; their chaperon had her eye upon the clock.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Seated upon a roomy lounge in the foyer of the Savoy were three women who attracted more than an average amount of attention from the passers-by.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading “To dine at half-past seven,” the Duchess remarked, as she looked around the _entresol_ of the great restaurant through her lorgnettes, “is certainly a little trying for one’s temper and for one’s digestion, but so long as those men accepted, I certainly think they ought to have been here.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two girls were amusing themselves, watching the people; their chaperon had her eye upon the clock.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Seated upon a roomy lounge in the foyer of the Savoy were three women who attracted more than an average amount of attention from the passers-by.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the middle was the Duchess of Devenham, erect, stately, and with a figure which was still irreproachable notwithstanding her white hair.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The two girls were amusing themselves, watching the people; their chaperon had her eye upon the clock.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Seated upon a roomy lounge in the foyer of the Savoy were three women who attracted more than an average amount of attention from the passers-by.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the middle was the Duchess of Devenham, erect, stately, and with a figure which was still irreproachable notwithstanding her white hair.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading In the middle was the Duchess of Devenham, erect, stately, and with a figure which was still irreproachable notwithstanding her white hair.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Seated upon a roomy lounge in the foyer of the Savoy were three women who attracted more than an average amount of attention from the passers-by.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the middle was the Duchess of Devenham, erect, stately, and with a figure which was still irreproachable notwithstanding her white hair.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Seated upon a roomy lounge in the foyer of the Savoy were three women who attracted more than an average amount of attention from the passers-by.
