used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His arrival was timely, for Miss Beresford was just leaving her carriage on returning from a wedding-reception.
Alva
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From this reading “I can no longer wonder at my mother’s enthusiasm,” thought Alva Beresford, on first beholding Floy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew that it was late to intrude, but under the peculiar circumstances of the case, he deemed it best to waive ceremony and go at once to the house.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading His arrival was timely, for Miss Beresford was just leaving her carriage on returning from a wedding-reception.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was not yet midnight when Floyd Landon arrived at the Fifth Avenue mansion with his charge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was in magnificent evening-dress, and the sheen of her diamonds fairly dazzled Floy’s eyes as she gazed at the beautiful belle, while her features, so like those of her brother, made her fond heart leap wildly in her breast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I can no longer wonder at my mother’s enthusiasm,” thought Alva Beresford, on first beholding Floy.
a line of approach
From this reading It was not yet midnight when Floyd Landon arrived at the Fifth Avenue mansion with his charge.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading She was in magnificent evening-dress, and the sheen of her diamonds fairly dazzled Floy’s eyes as she gazed at the beautiful belle, while her features, so like those of her brother, made her fond heart leap wildly in her breast.
beholdingnounUS /bɪˈhoʊldɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading “I can no longer wonder at my mother’s enthusiasm,” thought Alva Beresford, on first beholding Floy.
bellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading She was in magnificent evening-dress, and the sheen of her diamonds fairly dazzled Floy’s eyes as she gazed at the beautiful belle, while her features, so like those of her brother, made her fond heart leap wildly in her breast.
Beresford
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From this reading “I can no longer wonder at my mother’s enthusiasm,” thought Alva Beresford, on first beholding Floy.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He knew that it was late to intrude, but under the peculiar circumstances of the case, he deemed it best to waive ceremony and go at once to the house.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading She was in magnificent evening-dress, and the sheen of her diamonds fairly dazzled Floy’s eyes as she gazed at the beautiful belle, while her features, so like those of her brother, made her fond heart leap wildly in her breast.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She was in magnificent evening-dress, and the sheen of her diamonds fairly dazzled Floy’s eyes as she gazed at the beautiful belle, while her features, so like those of her brother, made her fond heart leap wildly in her breast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He knew that it was late to intrude, but under the peculiar circumstances of the case, he deemed it best to waive ceremony and go at once to the house.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I can no longer wonder at my mother’s enthusiasm,” thought Alva Beresford, on first beholding Floy.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading His arrival was timely, for Miss Beresford was just leaving her carriage on returning from a wedding-reception.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He knew that it was late to intrude, but under the peculiar circumstances of the case, he deemed it best to waive ceremony and go at once to the house.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading He knew that it was late to intrude, but under the peculiar circumstances of the case, he deemed it best to waive ceremony and go at once to the house.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading It was not yet midnight when Floyd Landon arrived at the Fifth Avenue mansion with his charge.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He knew that it was late to intrude, but under the peculiar circumstances of the case, he deemed it best to waive ceremony and go at once to the house.
dazzledadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəld/
having vision overcome temporarily by or as if by intense light
From this reading She was in magnificent evening-dress, and the sheen of her diamonds fairly dazzled Floy’s eyes as she gazed at the beautiful belle, while her features, so like those of her brother, made her fond heart leap wildly in her breast.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading He knew that it was late to intrude, but under the peculiar circumstances of the case, he deemed it best to waive ceremony and go at once to the house.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading She was in magnificent evening-dress, and the sheen of her diamonds fairly dazzled Floy’s eyes as she gazed at the beautiful belle, while her features, so like those of her brother, made her fond heart leap wildly in her breast.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading “I can no longer wonder at my mother’s enthusiasm,” thought Alva Beresford, on first beholding Floy.
evening-dress
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From this reading She was in magnificent evening-dress, and the sheen of her diamonds fairly dazzled Floy’s eyes as she gazed at the beautiful belle, while her features, so like those of her brother, made her fond heart leap wildly in her breast.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She was in magnificent evening-dress, and the sheen of her diamonds fairly dazzled Floy’s eyes as she gazed at the beautiful belle, while her features, so like those of her brother, made her fond heart leap wildly in her breast.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading She was in magnificent evening-dress, and the sheen of her diamonds fairly dazzled Floy’s eyes as she gazed at the beautiful belle, while her features, so like those of her brother, made her fond heart leap wildly in her breast.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading She was in magnificent evening-dress, and the sheen of her diamonds fairly dazzled Floy’s eyes as she gazed at the beautiful belle, while her features, so like those of her brother, made her fond heart leap wildly in her breast.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading It was not yet midnight when Floyd Landon arrived at the Fifth Avenue mansion with his charge.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “I can no longer wonder at my mother’s enthusiasm,” thought Alva Beresford, on first beholding Floy.
Floy
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From this reading “I can no longer wonder at my mother’s enthusiasm,” thought Alva Beresford, on first beholding Floy.
Floy's
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From this reading She was in magnificent evening-dress, and the sheen of her diamonds fairly dazzled Floy’s eyes as she gazed at the beautiful belle, while her features, so like those of her brother, made her fond heart leap wildly in her breast.
Floyd
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From this reading It was not yet midnight when Floyd Landon arrived at the Fifth Avenue mansion with his charge.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading She was in magnificent evening-dress, and the sheen of her diamonds fairly dazzled Floy’s eyes as she gazed at the beautiful belle, while her features, so like those of her brother, made her fond heart leap wildly in her breast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His arrival was timely, for Miss Beresford was just leaving her carriage on returning from a wedding-reception.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His arrival was timely, for Miss Beresford was just leaving her carriage on returning from a wedding-reception.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading She was in magnificent evening-dress, and the sheen of her diamonds fairly dazzled Floy’s eyes as she gazed at the beautiful belle, while her features, so like those of her brother, made her fond heart leap wildly in her breast.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He knew that it was late to intrude, but under the peculiar circumstances of the case, he deemed it best to waive ceremony and go at once to the house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that it was late to intrude, but under the peculiar circumstances of the case, he deemed it best to waive ceremony and go at once to the house.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She was in magnificent evening-dress, and the sheen of her diamonds fairly dazzled Floy’s eyes as she gazed at the beautiful belle, while her features, so like those of her brother, made her fond heart leap wildly in her breast.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His arrival was timely, for Miss Beresford was just leaving her carriage on returning from a wedding-reception.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not yet midnight when Floyd Landon arrived at the Fifth Avenue mansion with his charge.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He knew that it was late to intrude, but under the peculiar circumstances of the case, he deemed it best to waive ceremony and go at once to the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I can no longer wonder at my mother’s enthusiasm,” thought Alva Beresford, on first beholding Floy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was in magnificent evening-dress, and the sheen of her diamonds fairly dazzled Floy’s eyes as she gazed at the beautiful belle, while her features, so like those of her brother, made her fond heart leap wildly in her breast.
intrudeverbUS /ˌɪnˈtruːd/
enter uninvited
From this reading He knew that it was late to intrude, but under the peculiar circumstances of the case, he deemed it best to waive ceremony and go at once to the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not yet midnight when Floyd Landon arrived at the Fifth Avenue mansion with his charge.
and nothing more
From this reading His arrival was timely, for Miss Beresford was just leaving her carriage on returning from a wedding-reception.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that it was late to intrude, but under the peculiar circumstances of the case, he deemed it best to waive ceremony and go at once to the house.
Landon
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From this reading It was not yet midnight when Floyd Landon arrived at the Fifth Avenue mansion with his charge.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He knew that it was late to intrude, but under the peculiar circumstances of the case, he deemed it best to waive ceremony and go at once to the house.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading She was in magnificent evening-dress, and the sheen of her diamonds fairly dazzled Floy’s eyes as she gazed at the beautiful belle, while her features, so like those of her brother, made her fond heart leap wildly in her breast.
the act of departing
From this reading His arrival was timely, for Miss Beresford was just leaving her carriage on returning from a wedding-reception.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She was in magnificent evening-dress, and the sheen of her diamonds fairly dazzled Floy’s eyes as she gazed at the beautiful belle, while her features, so like those of her brother, made her fond heart leap wildly in her breast.
for more time
From this reading “I can no longer wonder at my mother’s enthusiasm,” thought Alva Beresford, on first beholding Floy.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She was in magnificent evening-dress, and the sheen of her diamonds fairly dazzled Floy’s eyes as she gazed at the beautiful belle, while her features, so like those of her brother, made her fond heart leap wildly in her breast.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading She was in magnificent evening-dress, and the sheen of her diamonds fairly dazzled Floy’s eyes as she gazed at the beautiful belle, while her features, so like those of her brother, made her fond heart leap wildly in her breast.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading It was not yet midnight when Floyd Landon arrived at the Fifth Avenue mansion with his charge.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading It was not yet midnight when Floyd Landon arrived at the Fifth Avenue mansion with his charge.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading His arrival was timely, for Miss Beresford was just leaving her carriage on returning from a wedding-reception.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “I can no longer wonder at my mother’s enthusiasm,” thought Alva Beresford, on first beholding Floy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I can no longer wonder at my mother’s enthusiasm,” thought Alva Beresford, on first beholding Floy.
not any; not one
From this reading “I can no longer wonder at my mother’s enthusiasm,” thought Alva Beresford, on first beholding Floy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not yet midnight when Floyd Landon arrived at the Fifth Avenue mansion with his charge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He knew that it was late to intrude, but under the peculiar circumstances of the case, he deemed it best to waive ceremony and go at once to the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I can no longer wonder at my mother’s enthusiasm,” thought Alva Beresford, on first beholding Floy.
on one occasion
From this reading He knew that it was late to intrude, but under the peculiar circumstances of the case, he deemed it best to waive ceremony and go at once to the house.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He knew that it was late to intrude, but under the peculiar circumstances of the case, he deemed it best to waive ceremony and go at once to the house.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading His arrival was timely, for Miss Beresford was just leaving her carriage on returning from a wedding-reception.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was in magnificent evening-dress, and the sheen of her diamonds fairly dazzled Floy’s eyes as she gazed at the beautiful belle, while her features, so like those of her brother, made her fond heart leap wildly in her breast.
sheennounUS /ʃiːn/
the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
From this reading She was in magnificent evening-dress, and the sheen of her diamonds fairly dazzled Floy’s eyes as she gazed at the beautiful belle, while her features, so like those of her brother, made her fond heart leap wildly in her breast.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was in magnificent evening-dress, and the sheen of her diamonds fairly dazzled Floy’s eyes as she gazed at the beautiful belle, while her features, so like those of her brother, made her fond heart leap wildly in her breast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that it was late to intrude, but under the peculiar circumstances of the case, he deemed it best to waive ceremony and go at once to the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not yet midnight when Floyd Landon arrived at the Fifth Avenue mansion with his charge.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She was in magnificent evening-dress, and the sheen of her diamonds fairly dazzled Floy’s eyes as she gazed at the beautiful belle, while her features, so like those of her brother, made her fond heart leap wildly in her breast.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I can no longer wonder at my mother’s enthusiasm,” thought Alva Beresford, on first beholding Floy.
timelyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪmli/
before a time limit expires
From this reading His arrival was timely, for Miss Beresford was just leaving her carriage on returning from a wedding-reception.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He knew that it was late to intrude, but under the peculiar circumstances of the case, he deemed it best to waive ceremony and go at once to the house.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He knew that it was late to intrude, but under the peculiar circumstances of the case, he deemed it best to waive ceremony and go at once to the house.
waiveverbUS /weɪv/
do without or cease to hold or adhere to
From this reading He knew that it was late to intrude, but under the peculiar circumstances of the case, he deemed it best to waive ceremony and go at once to the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not yet midnight when Floyd Landon arrived at the Fifth Avenue mansion with his charge.
wedding-reception
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From this reading His arrival was timely, for Miss Beresford was just leaving her carriage on returning from a wedding-reception.
at the time that
From this reading It was not yet midnight when Floyd Landon arrived at the Fifth Avenue mansion with his charge.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She was in magnificent evening-dress, and the sheen of her diamonds fairly dazzled Floy’s eyes as she gazed at the beautiful belle, while her features, so like those of her brother, made her fond heart leap wildly in her breast.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading She was in magnificent evening-dress, and the sheen of her diamonds fairly dazzled Floy’s eyes as she gazed at the beautiful belle, while her features, so like those of her brother, made her fond heart leap wildly in her breast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was not yet midnight when Floyd Landon arrived at the Fifth Avenue mansion with his charge.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “I can no longer wonder at my mother’s enthusiasm,” thought Alva Beresford, on first beholding Floy.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was not yet midnight when Floyd Landon arrived at the Fifth Avenue mansion with his charge.
