commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
Barrison
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From this reading "Mamma, may I present Mr. Barrison," said Diana serenely.
blondadjectiveUS /blɑːnd/
being or having light colored skin and hair and usually blue or grey eyes
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Philip's smile vanished and he bowed.
a youthful male person
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
CLIENTnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
a female human offspring
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading "Mamma, may I present Mr. Barrison," said Diana serenely.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
friendlinessnounUS /ˈfrendlinɪs/
a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
Gayne
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From this reading "And this is Herbert Gayne, Mamma," went on Diana.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His manner, Mrs. Wilbur thought, was unpleasantly good.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Philip's smile vanished and he bowed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading "And this is Herbert Gayne, Mamma," went on Diana.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His manner, Mrs. Wilbur thought, was unpleasantly good.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mamma, may I present Mr. Barrison," said Diana serenely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And this is Herbert Gayne, Mamma," went on Diana.
lorgnettenounUS /lɔːrˈnjet/
eyeglasses that are held to the eyes with a long handle
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "Mamma, may I present Mr. Barrison," said Diana serenely.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His manner, Mrs. Wilbur thought, was unpleasantly good.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Mamma, may I present Mr. Barrison," said Diana serenely.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mamma, may I present Mr. Barrison," said Diana serenely.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading His manner, Mrs. Wilbur thought, was unpleasantly good.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "And this is Herbert Gayne, Mamma," went on Diana.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
Philip'snounUS /ˈfɪləps/
possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Philip's smile vanished and he bowed.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Mamma, may I present Mr. Barrison," said Diana serenely.
with speed
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mamma, may I present Mr. Barrison," said Diana serenely.
serenelyadverbUS /sərˈiːnəli/
in a peacefully serene manner
From this reading "Mamma, may I present Mr. Barrison," said Diana serenely.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "And this is Herbert Gayne, Mamma," went on Diana.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His manner, Mrs. Wilbur thought, was unpleasantly good.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
unpleasantlyadverbUS /ənˈplezəntli/
in an unpleasant manner
From this reading His manner, Mrs. Wilbur thought, was unpleasantly good.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
having passed out of existence
From this reading Philip's smile vanished and he bowed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "And this is Herbert Gayne, Mamma," went on Diana.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
at the time that
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
which person or people
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
Wilbur
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From this reading His manner, Mrs. Wilbur thought, was unpleasantly good.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE NEW CLIENT She used her lorgnette upon the pair of guests when they were ushered in, but her interest in the silent boy was quickly transferred to the tall, attractive blond man with the flashing smile and sparkling eyes, who greeted her daughter with such accustomed friendliness.
