used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a radiant June morning, and the fashionable watering-place--Beachbourne--was looking its best in the brilliant sunshine.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading A tall, refined-looking girl, whose exquisitely fitting garb lent additional elegance to her graceful figure, came along the pavement, holding by the hand a pretty, fair-haired child of six, likewise beautifully dressed.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Smart carriages dashed past, well-dressed cyclists careered gaily along, and the High Street shops were thronged with fashionable customers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a radiant June morning, and the fashionable watering-place--Beachbourne--was looking its best in the brilliant sunshine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At a confectioner's window the child suddenly stopped.
Beachbourne
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From this reading It was a radiant June morning, and the fashionable watering-place--Beachbourne--was looking its best in the brilliant sunshine.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading A tall, refined-looking girl, whose exquisitely fitting garb lent additional elegance to her graceful figure, came along the pavement, holding by the hand a pretty, fair-haired child of six, likewise beautifully dressed.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It was a radiant June morning, and the fashionable watering-place--Beachbourne--was looking its best in the brilliant sunshine.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading It was a radiant June morning, and the fashionable watering-place--Beachbourne--was looking its best in the brilliant sunshine.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A tall, refined-looking girl, whose exquisitely fitting garb lent additional elegance to her graceful figure, came along the pavement, holding by the hand a pretty, fair-haired child of six, likewise beautifully dressed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A tall, refined-looking girl, whose exquisitely fitting garb lent additional elegance to her graceful figure, came along the pavement, holding by the hand a pretty, fair-haired child of six, likewise beautifully dressed.
careered
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From this reading Smart carriages dashed past, well-dressed cyclists careered gaily along, and the High Street shops were thronged with fashionable customers.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Smart carriages dashed past, well-dressed cyclists careered gaily along, and the High Street shops were thronged with fashionable customers.
CharitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading Dependent upon Charity.
a young person of either sex
From this reading A tall, refined-looking girl, whose exquisitely fitting garb lent additional elegance to her graceful figure, came along the pavement, holding by the hand a pretty, fair-haired child of six, likewise beautifully dressed.
confectioner's
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From this reading At a confectioner's window the child suddenly stopped.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading Smart carriages dashed past, well-dressed cyclists careered gaily along, and the High Street shops were thronged with fashionable customers.
cyclistsnounUS /ˈsaɪkəlɪsts/
plural of “cyclist” — a person who rides a bicycle
From this reading Smart carriages dashed past, well-dressed cyclists careered gaily along, and the High Street shops were thronged with fashionable customers.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Smart carriages dashed past, well-dressed cyclists careered gaily along, and the High Street shops were thronged with fashionable customers.
DependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading Dependent upon Charity.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading A tall, refined-looking girl, whose exquisitely fitting garb lent additional elegance to her graceful figure, came along the pavement, holding by the hand a pretty, fair-haired child of six, likewise beautifully dressed.
elegancenounUS /ˈeləɡəns/
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
From this reading A tall, refined-looking girl, whose exquisitely fitting garb lent additional elegance to her graceful figure, came along the pavement, holding by the hand a pretty, fair-haired child of six, likewise beautifully dressed.
exquisitelyadverbUS /ˌekˈskwɪzɪtli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading A tall, refined-looking girl, whose exquisitely fitting garb lent additional elegance to her graceful figure, came along the pavement, holding by the hand a pretty, fair-haired child of six, likewise beautifully dressed.
fair-hairedadjective
favorite
From this reading A tall, refined-looking girl, whose exquisitely fitting garb lent additional elegance to her graceful figure, came along the pavement, holding by the hand a pretty, fair-haired child of six, likewise beautifully dressed.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading It was a radiant June morning, and the fashionable watering-place--Beachbourne--was looking its best in the brilliant sunshine.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A tall, refined-looking girl, whose exquisitely fitting garb lent additional elegance to her graceful figure, came along the pavement, holding by the hand a pretty, fair-haired child of six, likewise beautifully dressed.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading A tall, refined-looking girl, whose exquisitely fitting garb lent additional elegance to her graceful figure, came along the pavement, holding by the hand a pretty, fair-haired child of six, likewise beautifully dressed.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading Smart carriages dashed past, well-dressed cyclists careered gaily along, and the High Street shops were thronged with fashionable customers.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading A tall, refined-looking girl, whose exquisitely fitting garb lent additional elegance to her graceful figure, came along the pavement, holding by the hand a pretty, fair-haired child of six, likewise beautifully dressed.
a young female
From this reading A tall, refined-looking girl, whose exquisitely fitting garb lent additional elegance to her graceful figure, came along the pavement, holding by the hand a pretty, fair-haired child of six, likewise beautifully dressed.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading A tall, refined-looking girl, whose exquisitely fitting garb lent additional elegance to her graceful figure, came along the pavement, holding by the hand a pretty, fair-haired child of six, likewise beautifully dressed.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A tall, refined-looking girl, whose exquisitely fitting garb lent additional elegance to her graceful figure, came along the pavement, holding by the hand a pretty, fair-haired child of six, likewise beautifully dressed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A tall, refined-looking girl, whose exquisitely fitting garb lent additional elegance to her graceful figure, came along the pavement, holding by the hand a pretty, fair-haired child of six, likewise beautifully dressed.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Smart carriages dashed past, well-dressed cyclists careered gaily along, and the High Street shops were thronged with fashionable customers.
the act of retaining something
From this reading A tall, refined-looking girl, whose exquisitely fitting garb lent additional elegance to her graceful figure, came along the pavement, holding by the hand a pretty, fair-haired child of six, likewise beautifully dressed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a radiant June morning, and the fashionable watering-place--Beachbourne--was looking its best in the brilliant sunshine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a radiant June morning, and the fashionable watering-place--Beachbourne--was looking its best in the brilliant sunshine.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a radiant June morning, and the fashionable watering-place--Beachbourne--was looking its best in the brilliant sunshine.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading It was a radiant June morning, and the fashionable watering-place--Beachbourne--was looking its best in the brilliant sunshine.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading A tall, refined-looking girl, whose exquisitely fitting garb lent additional elegance to her graceful figure, came along the pavement, holding by the hand a pretty, fair-haired child of six, likewise beautifully dressed.
in like or similar manner
From this reading A tall, refined-looking girl, whose exquisitely fitting garb lent additional elegance to her graceful figure, came along the pavement, holding by the hand a pretty, fair-haired child of six, likewise beautifully dressed.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading It was a radiant June morning, and the fashionable watering-place--Beachbourne--was looking its best in the brilliant sunshine.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a radiant June morning, and the fashionable watering-place--Beachbourne--was looking its best in the brilliant sunshine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A tall, refined-looking girl, whose exquisitely fitting garb lent additional elegance to her graceful figure, came along the pavement, holding by the hand a pretty, fair-haired child of six, likewise beautifully dressed.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Smart carriages dashed past, well-dressed cyclists careered gaily along, and the High Street shops were thronged with fashionable customers.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading A tall, refined-looking girl, whose exquisitely fitting garb lent additional elegance to her graceful figure, came along the pavement, holding by the hand a pretty, fair-haired child of six, likewise beautifully dressed.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading A tall, refined-looking girl, whose exquisitely fitting garb lent additional elegance to her graceful figure, came along the pavement, holding by the hand a pretty, fair-haired child of six, likewise beautifully dressed.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading It was a radiant June morning, and the fashionable watering-place--Beachbourne--was looking its best in the brilliant sunshine.
refined-looking
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From this reading A tall, refined-looking girl, whose exquisitely fitting garb lent additional elegance to her graceful figure, came along the pavement, holding by the hand a pretty, fair-haired child of six, likewise beautifully dressed.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Smart carriages dashed past, well-dressed cyclists careered gaily along, and the High Street shops were thronged with fashionable customers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading A tall, refined-looking girl, whose exquisitely fitting garb lent additional elegance to her graceful figure, came along the pavement, holding by the hand a pretty, fair-haired child of six, likewise beautifully dressed.
SmartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading Smart carriages dashed past, well-dressed cyclists careered gaily along, and the High Street shops were thronged with fashionable customers.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading At a confectioner's window the child suddenly stopped.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Smart carriages dashed past, well-dressed cyclists careered gaily along, and the High Street shops were thronged with fashionable customers.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading At a confectioner's window the child suddenly stopped.
the rays of the sun
From this reading It was a radiant June morning, and the fashionable watering-place--Beachbourne--was looking its best in the brilliant sunshine.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading A tall, refined-looking girl, whose exquisitely fitting garb lent additional elegance to her graceful figure, came along the pavement, holding by the hand a pretty, fair-haired child of six, likewise beautifully dressed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a radiant June morning, and the fashionable watering-place--Beachbourne--was looking its best in the brilliant sunshine.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading Smart carriages dashed past, well-dressed cyclists careered gaily along, and the High Street shops were thronged with fashionable customers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A tall, refined-looking girl, whose exquisitely fitting garb lent additional elegance to her graceful figure, came along the pavement, holding by the hand a pretty, fair-haired child of six, likewise beautifully dressed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Dependent upon Charity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a radiant June morning, and the fashionable watering-place--Beachbourne--was looking its best in the brilliant sunshine.
watering-place
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From this reading It was a radiant June morning, and the fashionable watering-place--Beachbourne--was looking its best in the brilliant sunshine.
well-dressedadjective
having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat
From this reading Smart carriages dashed past, well-dressed cyclists careered gaily along, and the High Street shops were thronged with fashionable customers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Smart carriages dashed past, well-dressed cyclists careered gaily along, and the High Street shops were thronged with fashionable customers.
belonging to which person
From this reading A tall, refined-looking girl, whose exquisitely fitting garb lent additional elegance to her graceful figure, came along the pavement, holding by the hand a pretty, fair-haired child of six, likewise beautifully dressed.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading At a confectioner's window the child suddenly stopped.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Smart carriages dashed past, well-dressed cyclists careered gaily along, and the High Street shops were thronged with fashionable customers.
