AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BASKINELLI'S QUARRY A flutter of polite alarm attended Signor Baskinalli's invitation.
alarmnounUS /əˈlɑːrm/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading BASKINELLI'S QUARRY A flutter of polite alarm attended Signor Baskinalli's invitation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Baskinelli was insistent and Pauline was his ardent and efficient recruiting officer.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading But Baskinelli was insistent and Pauline was his ardent and efficient recruiting officer.
attendedadjectiveUS /əˈtendɪd/
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading BASKINELLI'S QUARRY A flutter of polite alarm attended Signor Baskinalli's invitation.
avenuenounUS /ˈævənuː/
a line of approach
From this reading From the sheltered glitter of a Fifth avenue drawing room to Chinatown was a plunge a little too deep.
Baskinalli's
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From this reading BASKINELLI'S QUARRY A flutter of polite alarm attended Signor Baskinalli's invitation.
Baskinelli
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From this reading But Baskinelli was insistent and Pauline was his ardent and efficient recruiting officer.
BASKINELLI'S
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From this reading BASKINELLI'S QUARRY A flutter of polite alarm attended Signor Baskinalli's invitation.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Baskinelli was insistent and Pauline was his ardent and efficient recruiting officer.
carnounUS /kɑːr/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Baskinelli rode in the car with Pauline and Owen.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Quite a troop train of limousines carried the invaders to the uncelestial haunts of the Celestials.
Celestials
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From this reading Quite a troop train of limousines carried the invaders to the uncelestial haunts of the Celestials.
Chinatown
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From this reading From the sheltered glitter of a Fifth avenue drawing room to Chinatown was a plunge a little too deep.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading From the sheltered glitter of a Fifth avenue drawing room to Chinatown was a plunge a little too deep.
drawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading From the sheltered glitter of a Fifth avenue drawing room to Chinatown was a plunge a little too deep.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading But Baskinelli was insistent and Pauline was his ardent and efficient recruiting officer.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading From the sheltered glitter of a Fifth avenue drawing room to Chinatown was a plunge a little too deep.
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading BASKINELLI'S QUARRY A flutter of polite alarm attended Signor Baskinalli's invitation.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the sheltered glitter of a Fifth avenue drawing room to Chinatown was a plunge a little too deep.
glitternounUS /ˈɡlɪtər/
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading From the sheltered glitter of a Fifth avenue drawing room to Chinatown was a plunge a little too deep.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading Quite a troop train of limousines carried the invaders to the uncelestial haunts of the Celestials.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Baskinelli was insistent and Pauline was his ardent and efficient recruiting officer.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Baskinelli rode in the car with Pauline and Owen.
insistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstənt/
repetitive and persistent
From this reading But Baskinelli was insistent and Pauline was his ardent and efficient recruiting officer.
invadersnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdərz/
plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading Quite a troop train of limousines carried the invaders to the uncelestial haunts of the Celestials.
invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading BASKINELLI'S QUARRY A flutter of polite alarm attended Signor Baskinalli's invitation.
limousinesnounUS /ˈlɪməziːnz/
plural of “limousine” — large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
From this reading Quite a troop train of limousines carried the invaders to the uncelestial haunts of the Celestials.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From the sheltered glitter of a Fifth avenue drawing room to Chinatown was a plunge a little too deep.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BASKINELLI'S QUARRY A flutter of polite alarm attended Signor Baskinalli's invitation.
officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading But Baskinelli was insistent and Pauline was his ardent and efficient recruiting officer.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading Baskinelli rode in the car with Pauline and Owen.
PaulineadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
From this reading But Baskinelli was insistent and Pauline was his ardent and efficient recruiting officer.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading From the sheltered glitter of a Fifth avenue drawing room to Chinatown was a plunge a little too deep.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading BASKINELLI'S QUARRY A flutter of polite alarm attended Signor Baskinalli's invitation.
QUARRYnounUS /ˈkwɔːri/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading BASKINELLI'S QUARRY A flutter of polite alarm attended Signor Baskinalli's invitation.
QuiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite a troop train of limousines carried the invaders to the uncelestial haunts of the Celestials.
recruitingverbUS /rəˈkruːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “recruit” — register formally as a participant or member
From this reading But Baskinelli was insistent and Pauline was his ardent and efficient recruiting officer.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Baskinelli rode in the car with Pauline and Owen.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading From the sheltered glitter of a Fifth avenue drawing room to Chinatown was a plunge a little too deep.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading From the sheltered glitter of a Fifth avenue drawing room to Chinatown was a plunge a little too deep.
SignornounUS /ˈsiːnjɔːr/
used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
From this reading BASKINELLI'S QUARRY A flutter of polite alarm attended Signor Baskinalli's invitation.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the sheltered glitter of a Fifth avenue drawing room to Chinatown was a plunge a little too deep.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the sheltered glitter of a Fifth avenue drawing room to Chinatown was a plunge a little too deep.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading From the sheltered glitter of a Fifth avenue drawing room to Chinatown was a plunge a little too deep.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading Quite a troop train of limousines carried the invaders to the uncelestial haunts of the Celestials.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading Quite a troop train of limousines carried the invaders to the uncelestial haunts of the Celestials.
uncelestial
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From this reading Quite a troop train of limousines carried the invaders to the uncelestial haunts of the Celestials.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the sheltered glitter of a Fifth avenue drawing room to Chinatown was a plunge a little too deep.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Baskinelli rode in the car with Pauline and Owen.
