Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He stood for a moment surveying the window display, which was exceedingly up-to-date, showing the prevailing color scheme of green or cerise in the millinery, softened by a background of mauve and taupe in the arrangement of the gowns.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading A card, placed unobtrusively in the corner of the plate glass, announced that Madame Lucile, formerly with Sedgewick-Wilson of Seattle, was prepared to give personal attention to all orders.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Though he had not yet gathered that avoirdupois which is associated with the dignity of office, there was in his square young frame an undeniable promise.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He stood for a moment surveying the window display, which was exceedingly up-to-date, showing the prevailing color scheme of green or cerise in the millinery, softened by a background of mauve and taupe in the arrangement of the gowns.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading A card, placed unobtrusively in the corner of the plate glass, announced that Madame Lucile, formerly with Sedgewick-Wilson of Seattle, was prepared to give personal attention to all orders.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading He stood for a moment surveying the window display, which was exceedingly up-to-date, showing the prevailing color scheme of green or cerise in the millinery, softened by a background of mauve and taupe in the arrangement of the gowns.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Though he had not yet gathered that avoirdupois which is associated with the dignity of office, there was in his square young frame an undeniable promise.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading A card, placed unobtrusively in the corner of the plate glass, announced that Madame Lucile, formerly with Sedgewick-Wilson of Seattle, was prepared to give personal attention to all orders.

a system of weights based on the 16-ounce pound (or 7,000 grains)

From this reading Though he had not yet gathered that avoirdupois which is associated with the dignity of office, there was in his square young frame an undeniable promise.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading He stood for a moment surveying the window display, which was exceedingly up-to-date, showing the prevailing color scheme of green or cerise in the millinery, softened by a background of mauve and taupe in the arrangement of the gowns.

United States singer (1918-1990)

From this reading Bailey himself that day was equipped in a well-made suit from the tailoring establishment on the opposite side of the building.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Bailey himself that day was equipped in a well-made suit from the tailoring establishment on the opposite side of the building.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading A card, placed unobtrusively in the corner of the plate glass, announced that Madame Lucile, formerly with Sedgewick-Wilson of Seattle, was prepared to give personal attention to all orders.

a red the color of ripe cherries

From this reading He stood for a moment surveying the window display, which was exceedingly up-to-date, showing the prevailing color scheme of green or cerise in the millinery, softened by a background of mauve and taupe in the arrangement of the gowns.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading He stood for a moment surveying the window display, which was exceedingly up-to-date, showing the prevailing color scheme of green or cerise in the millinery, softened by a background of mauve and taupe in the arrangement of the gowns.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Bailey himself that day was equipped in a well-made suit from the tailoring establishment on the opposite side of the building.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading Though he had not yet gathered that avoirdupois which is associated with the dignity of office, there was in his square young frame an undeniable promise.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading He stood for a moment surveying the window display, which was exceedingly up-to-date, showing the prevailing color scheme of green or cerise in the millinery, softened by a background of mauve and taupe in the arrangement of the gowns.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate

From this reading Bailey himself that day was equipped in a well-made suit from the tailoring establishment on the opposite side of the building.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading Bailey himself that day was equipped in a well-made suit from the tailoring establishment on the opposite side of the building.

to an extreme degree

From this reading He stood for a moment surveying the window display, which was exceedingly up-to-date, showing the prevailing color scheme of green or cerise in the millinery, softened by a background of mauve and taupe in the arrangement of the gowns.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He stood for a moment surveying the window display, which was exceedingly up-to-date, showing the prevailing color scheme of green or cerise in the millinery, softened by a background of mauve and taupe in the arrangement of the gowns.

at a previous time

From this reading A card, placed unobtrusively in the corner of the plate glass, announced that Madame Lucile, formerly with Sedgewick-Wilson of Seattle, was prepared to give personal attention to all orders.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading Though he had not yet gathered that avoirdupois which is associated with the dignity of office, there was in his square young frame an undeniable promise.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Bailey himself that day was equipped in a well-made suit from the tailoring establishment on the opposite side of the building.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

brought together in one place

From this reading Though he had not yet gathered that avoirdupois which is associated with the dignity of office, there was in his square young frame an undeniable promise.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading A card, placed unobtrusively in the corner of the plate glass, announced that Madame Lucile, formerly with Sedgewick-Wilson of Seattle, was prepared to give personal attention to all orders.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading A card, placed unobtrusively in the corner of the plate glass, announced that Madame Lucile, formerly with Sedgewick-Wilson of Seattle, was prepared to give personal attention to all orders.

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 He stood for a moment surveying the window display, which was exceedingly up-to-date, showing the prevailing color scheme of green or cerise in the millinery, softened by a background of mauve and taupe in the arrangement of the gowns.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading He stood for a moment surveying the window display, which was exceedingly up-to-date, showing the prevailing color scheme of green or cerise in the millinery, softened by a background of mauve and taupe in the arrangement of the gowns.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Though he had not yet gathered that avoirdupois which is associated with the dignity of office, there was in his square young frame an undeniable promise.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He stood for a moment surveying the window display, which was exceedingly up-to-date, showing the prevailing color scheme of green or cerise in the millinery, softened by a background of mauve and taupe in the arrangement of the gowns.

(Greek mythology) group of 3 to 7 nymphs who guarded the golden apples that Gaea gave as a wedding gift to Hera

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Bailey himself that day was equipped in a well-made suit from the tailoring establishment on the opposite side of the building.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Though he had not yet gathered that avoirdupois which is associated with the dignity of office, there was in his square young frame an undeniable promise.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A card, placed unobtrusively in the corner of the plate glass, announced that Madame Lucile, formerly with Sedgewick-Wilson of Seattle, was prepared to give personal attention to all orders.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

of a pale to moderate greyish violet color

From this reading He stood for a moment surveying the window display, which was exceedingly up-to-date, showing the prevailing color scheme of green or cerise in the millinery, softened by a background of mauve and taupe in the arrangement of the gowns.

the head of a city government

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

shop selling women's hats

From this reading He stood for a moment surveying the window display, which was exceedingly up-to-date, showing the prevailing color scheme of green or cerise in the millinery, softened by a background of mauve and taupe in the arrangement of the gowns.

a particular point in time

From this reading He stood for a moment surveying the window display, which was exceedingly up-to-date, showing the prevailing color scheme of green or cerise in the millinery, softened by a background of mauve and taupe in the arrangement of the gowns.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

clean or organized

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

held or filled or in use

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Though he had not yet gathered that avoirdupois which is associated with the dignity of office, there was in his square young frame an undeniable promise.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Bailey himself that day was equipped in a well-made suit from the tailoring establishment on the opposite side of the building.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Bailey himself that day was equipped in a well-made suit from the tailoring establishment on the opposite side of the building.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He stood for a moment surveying the window display, which was exceedingly up-to-date, showing the prevailing color scheme of green or cerise in the millinery, softened by a background of mauve and taupe in the arrangement of the gowns.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading A card, placed unobtrusively in the corner of the plate glass, announced that Madame Lucile, formerly with Sedgewick-Wilson of Seattle, was prepared to give personal attention to all orders.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading A card, placed unobtrusively in the corner of the plate glass, announced that Madame Lucile, formerly with Sedgewick-Wilson of Seattle, was prepared to give personal attention to all orders.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading A card, placed unobtrusively in the corner of the plate glass, announced that Madame Lucile, formerly with Sedgewick-Wilson of Seattle, was prepared to give personal attention to all orders.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading A card, placed unobtrusively in the corner of the plate glass, announced that Madame Lucile, formerly with Sedgewick-Wilson of Seattle, was prepared to give personal attention to all orders.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading A card, placed unobtrusively in the corner of the plate glass, announced that Madame Lucile, formerly with Sedgewick-Wilson of Seattle, was prepared to give personal attention to all orders.

most frequent or common

From this reading He stood for a moment surveying the window display, which was exceedingly up-to-date, showing the prevailing color scheme of green or cerise in the millinery, softened by a background of mauve and taupe in the arrangement of the gowns.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Though he had not yet gathered that avoirdupois which is associated with the dignity of office, there was in his square young frame an undeniable promise.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading He stood for a moment surveying the window display, which was exceedingly up-to-date, showing the prevailing color scheme of green or cerise in the millinery, softened by a background of mauve and taupe in the arrangement of the gowns.

a major port of entry and the largest city in Washington

From this reading A card, placed unobtrusively in the corner of the plate glass, announced that Madame Lucile, formerly with Sedgewick-Wilson of Seattle, was prepared to give personal attention to all orders.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A card, placed unobtrusively in the corner of the plate glass, announced that Madame Lucile, formerly with Sedgewick-Wilson of Seattle, was prepared to give personal attention to all orders.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

the display of a motion picture

From this reading He stood for a moment surveying the window display, which was exceedingly up-to-date, showing the prevailing color scheme of green or cerise in the millinery, softened by a background of mauve and taupe in the arrangement of the gowns.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Bailey himself that day was equipped in a well-made suit from the tailoring establishment on the opposite side of the building.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

toned down

From this reading He stood for a moment surveying the window display, which was exceedingly up-to-date, showing the prevailing color scheme of green or cerise in the millinery, softened by a background of mauve and taupe in the arrangement of the gowns.

make square

From this reading Though he had not yet gathered that avoirdupois which is associated with the dignity of office, there was in his square young frame an undeniable promise.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He stood for a moment surveying the window display, which was exceedingly up-to-date, showing the prevailing color scheme of green or cerise in the millinery, softened by a background of mauve and taupe in the arrangement of the gowns.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Bailey himself that day was equipped in a well-made suit from the tailoring establishment on the opposite side of the building.

the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map

From this reading He stood for a moment surveying the window display, which was exceedingly up-to-date, showing the prevailing color scheme of green or cerise in the millinery, softened by a background of mauve and taupe in the arrangement of the gowns.

the occupation of a tailor

From this reading Bailey himself that day was equipped in a well-made suit from the tailoring establishment on the opposite side of the building.

a greyish brown

From this reading He stood for a moment surveying the window display, which was exceedingly up-to-date, showing the prevailing color scheme of green or cerise in the millinery, softened by a background of mauve and taupe in the arrangement of the gowns.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A card, placed unobtrusively in the corner of the plate glass, announced that Madame Lucile, formerly with Sedgewick-Wilson of Seattle, was prepared to give personal attention to all orders.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

in or at that place or location

From this reading Though he had not yet gathered that avoirdupois which is associated with the dignity of office, there was in his square young frame an undeniable promise.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though he had not yet gathered that avoirdupois which is associated with the dignity of office, there was in his square young frame an undeniable promise.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

not possible to deny

From this reading Though he had not yet gathered that avoirdupois which is associated with the dignity of office, there was in his square young frame an undeniable promise.

in an unobtrusive manner

From this reading A card, placed unobtrusively in the corner of the plate glass, announced that Madame Lucile, formerly with Sedgewick-Wilson of Seattle, was prepared to give personal attention to all orders.

reflecting the latest information or changes

From this reading He stood for a moment surveying the window display, which was exceedingly up-to-date, showing the prevailing color scheme of green or cerise in the millinery, softened by a background of mauve and taupe in the arrangement of the gowns.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

skillfully constructed

From this reading Bailey himself that day was equipped in a well-made suit from the tailoring establishment on the opposite side of the building.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading BACK TO HESPERIDES VALE The Mayor of Weatherbee stopped his new, six-passenger car at the curb in front of the completed brick block; not at the corner which was occupied by the Merchants' National Bank, but at the adjoining entrance, above which shone the neat gilt sign: "Madame Lucile's."

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 He stood for a moment surveying the window display, which was exceedingly up-to-date, showing the prevailing color scheme of green or cerise in the millinery, softened by a background of mauve and taupe in the arrangement of the gowns.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A card, placed unobtrusively in the corner of the plate glass, announced that Madame Lucile, formerly with Sedgewick-Wilson of Seattle, was prepared to give personal attention to all orders.

but in spite of that

From this reading Though he had not yet gathered that avoirdupois which is associated with the dignity of office, there was in his square young frame an undeniable promise.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Though he had not yet gathered that avoirdupois which is associated with the dignity of office, there was in his square young frame an undeniable promise.