used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "She always looked pretty," he told himself, "but when she wore pink--my!" and he turned and found his way through the swinging doors.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then an imposing young woman sauntered towards him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "She always looked pretty," he told himself, "but when she wore pink--my!" and he turned and found his way through the swinging doors.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
CHIFFONnounUS /ʃɪˈfɑːn/
a sheer fabric of silk or rayon
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
crippledadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪpəld/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "She always looked pretty," he told himself, "but when she wore pink--my!" and he turned and found his way through the swinging doors.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
elevatornounUS /ˈeləveɪtər/
lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
From this reading A little later the elevator had left him at the second floor.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
opinion or judgment
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading A little later the elevator had left him at the second floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
set up or found
From this reading "She always looked pretty," he told himself, "but when she wore pink--my!" and he turned and found his way through the swinging doors.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
gownsnounUS /ɡaʊnz/
plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A little later the elevator had left him at the second floor.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She always looked pretty," he told himself, "but when she wore pink--my!" and he turned and found his way through the swinging doors.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A little later the elevator had left him at the second floor.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "She always looked pretty," he told himself, "but when she wore pink--my!" and he turned and found his way through the swinging doors.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Then an imposing young woman sauntered towards him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A little later the elevator had left him at the second floor.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A little later the elevator had left him at the second floor.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little later the elevator had left him at the second floor.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "She always looked pretty," he told himself, "but when she wore pink--my!" and he turned and found his way through the swinging doors.
occurring by chance
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "She always looked pretty," he told himself, "but when she wore pink--my!" and he turned and found his way through the swinging doors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
a light shade of red
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "She always looked pretty," he told himself, "but when she wore pink--my!" and he turned and found his way through the swinging doors.
primlyadverbUS /ˈprɪmli/
in a prissy manner
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
sauntered
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From this reading Then an imposing young woman sauntered towards him.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A little later the elevator had left him at the second floor.
Sedgewick-Wilson's
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From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She always looked pretty," he told himself, "but when she wore pink--my!" and he turned and found his way through the swinging doors.
a particular situation
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
singledverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡəld/
past form of “single” — hit a single
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
make square
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
stifflyadverbUS /ˈstɪfli/
in a stiff manner
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading "She always looked pretty," he told himself, "but when she wore pink--my!" and he turned and found his way through the swinging doors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then an imposing young woman sauntered towards him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "She always looked pretty," he told himself, "but when she wore pink--my!" and he turned and found his way through the swinging doors.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "She always looked pretty," he told himself, "but when she wore pink--my!" and he turned and found his way through the swinging doors.
in the direction of
From this reading Then an imposing young woman sauntered towards him.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "She always looked pretty," he told himself, "but when she wore pink--my!" and he turned and found his way through the swinging doors.
vastnessnounUS /ˈvæstnəs/
unusual largeness in size or extent or number
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
Vivian
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From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
at the time that
From this reading "She always looked pretty," he told himself, "but when she wore pink--my!" and he turned and found his way through the swinging doors.
whicheverdeterminerUS /wɪˈtʃevər/
any one of a set, it does not matter which
From this reading For a moment the mirrors bewildered him; they gave a sense of vastness, repeating the elegant apartment in every direction, and whichever way he glanced there was himself, seated on the edge of a chair, his square shoes set primly on the thick green carpet, his hat held stiffly over the crippled hand.
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 LUCKY BANKS AND THE PINK CHIFFON On his way down from Vivian Court, the mining man's attention was caught by the great corner show window at Sedgewick-Wilson's, and instantly out of the display of handsome evening gowns his eyes singled a dancing frock of pink chiffon.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Then an imposing young woman sauntered towards him.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading "She always looked pretty," he told himself, "but when she wore pink--my!" and he turned and found his way through the swinging doors.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Then an imposing young woman sauntered towards him.
