used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her toilette was that of the ideal Frenchwoman who goes out for a morning's shopping, and may possibly lunch in the Bois.
anew
From this reading She was alone, but she was dressed for the street, and was apparently just leaving the hotel again.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading LOUIS, MAITRE D'HOTEL I measured out that quarter of an hour into minutes, and almost into seconds.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She was alone, but she was dressed for the street, and was apparently just leaving the hotel again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LOUIS, MAITRE D'HOTEL I measured out that quarter of an hour into minutes, and almost into seconds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOUIS, MAITRE D'HOTEL I measured out that quarter of an hour into minutes, and almost into seconds.
from appearances alone
From this reading She was alone, but she was dressed for the street, and was apparently just leaving the hotel again.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then I knocked at the door of the sitting-room, and was bidden enter by Felicia Delora herself.
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading Then I knocked at the door of the sitting-room, and was bidden enter by Felicia Delora herself.
Bois
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From this reading Her toilette was that of the ideal Frenchwoman who goes out for a morning's shopping, and may possibly lunch in the Bois.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was alone, but she was dressed for the street, and was apparently just leaving the hotel again.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then I knocked at the door of the sitting-room, and was bidden enter by Felicia Delora herself.
clothing in general
From this reading Her clothes were of fashionable make, and cut with the most delightful simplicity.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Her clothes were of fashionable make, and cut with the most delightful simplicity.
D'HOTEL
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From this reading LOUIS, MAITRE D'HOTEL I measured out that quarter of an hour into minutes, and almost into seconds.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Her clothes were of fashionable make, and cut with the most delightful simplicity.
Delora
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From this reading Then I knocked at the door of the sitting-room, and was bidden enter by Felicia Delora herself.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Then I knocked at the door of the sitting-room, and was bidden enter by Felicia Delora herself.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She was alone, but she was dressed for the street, and was apparently just leaving the hotel again.
to come or go into
From this reading Then I knocked at the door of the sitting-room, and was bidden enter by Felicia Delora herself.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Her clothes were of fashionable make, and cut with the most delightful simplicity.
FelicianounUS /fəˈliːʃə/
genus of tropical African herbs or subshrubs with usually blue flowers
From this reading Then I knocked at the door of the sitting-room, and was bidden enter by Felicia Delora herself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was alone, but she was dressed for the street, and was apparently just leaving the hotel again.
Frenchwomannoun
a person of French nationality
From this reading Her toilette was that of the ideal Frenchwoman who goes out for a morning's shopping, and may possibly lunch in the Bois.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Her toilette was that of the ideal Frenchwoman who goes out for a morning's shopping, and may possibly lunch in the Bois.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her clothes were of fashionable make, and cut with the most delightful simplicity.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then I knocked at the door of the sitting-room, and was bidden enter by Felicia Delora herself.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading She was alone, but she was dressed for the street, and was apparently just leaving the hotel again.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading LOUIS, MAITRE D'HOTEL I measured out that quarter of an hour into minutes, and almost into seconds.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading LOUIS, MAITRE D'HOTEL I measured out that quarter of an hour into minutes, and almost into seconds.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Her toilette was that of the ideal Frenchwoman who goes out for a morning's shopping, and may possibly lunch in the Bois.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her toilette was that of the ideal Frenchwoman who goes out for a morning's shopping, and may possibly lunch in the Bois.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading LOUIS, MAITRE D'HOTEL I measured out that quarter of an hour into minutes, and almost into seconds.
and nothing more
From this reading She was alone, but she was dressed for the street, and was apparently just leaving the hotel again.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Then I knocked at the door of the sitting-room, and was bidden enter by Felicia Delora herself.
the act of departing
From this reading She was alone, but she was dressed for the street, and was apparently just leaving the hotel again.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading LOUIS, MAITRE D'HOTEL I measured out that quarter of an hour into minutes, and almost into seconds.
take the midday meal
From this reading Her toilette was that of the ideal Frenchwoman who goes out for a morning's shopping, and may possibly lunch in the Bois.
MAITRE
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From this reading LOUIS, MAITRE D'HOTEL I measured out that quarter of an hour into minutes, and almost into seconds.
engage in
From this reading Her clothes were of fashionable make, and cut with the most delightful simplicity.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Her toilette was that of the ideal Frenchwoman who goes out for a morning's shopping, and may possibly lunch in the Bois.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading LOUIS, MAITRE D'HOTEL I measured out that quarter of an hour into minutes, and almost into seconds.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading LOUIS, MAITRE D'HOTEL I measured out that quarter of an hour into minutes, and almost into seconds.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Her toilette was that of the ideal Frenchwoman who goes out for a morning's shopping, and may possibly lunch in the Bois.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Her clothes were of fashionable make, and cut with the most delightful simplicity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LOUIS, MAITRE D'HOTEL I measured out that quarter of an hour into minutes, and almost into seconds.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading LOUIS, MAITRE D'HOTEL I measured out that quarter of an hour into minutes, and almost into seconds.
by chance
From this reading Her toilette was that of the ideal Frenchwoman who goes out for a morning's shopping, and may possibly lunch in the Bois.
one of four equal parts
From this reading LOUIS, MAITRE D'HOTEL I measured out that quarter of an hour into minutes, and almost into seconds.
secondsnounUS /ˈsekəndz/
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading LOUIS, MAITRE D'HOTEL I measured out that quarter of an hour into minutes, and almost into seconds.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was alone, but she was dressed for the street, and was apparently just leaving the hotel again.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading Her toilette was that of the ideal Frenchwoman who goes out for a morning's shopping, and may possibly lunch in the Bois.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading Her clothes were of fashionable make, and cut with the most delightful simplicity.
sitting-room
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From this reading Then I knocked at the door of the sitting-room, and was bidden enter by Felicia Delora herself.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading She was alone, but she was dressed for the street, and was apparently just leaving the hotel again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LOUIS, MAITRE D'HOTEL I measured out that quarter of an hour into minutes, and almost into seconds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then I knocked at the door of the sitting-room, and was bidden enter by Felicia Delora herself.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then I knocked at the door of the sitting-room, and was bidden enter by Felicia Delora herself.
toilettenoun
the act of dressing and preparing yourself
From this reading Her toilette was that of the ideal Frenchwoman who goes out for a morning's shopping, and may possibly lunch in the Bois.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then I knocked at the door of the sitting-room, and was bidden enter by Felicia Delora herself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her clothes were of fashionable make, and cut with the most delightful simplicity.
which person or people
From this reading Her toilette was that of the ideal Frenchwoman who goes out for a morning's shopping, and may possibly lunch in the Bois.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her clothes were of fashionable make, and cut with the most delightful simplicity.
