adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LIFE CHAIN Early one morning, a very handsome woman of the adventuress type arrived with several trunks at the big summer hotel, just outside the town, the St. Germain.
acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/
having fair knowledge of
From this reading "Now," he instructed, after a few minutes chat, "I want you to get acquainted with Miss Dodge.
admittedverbUS /ədˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Her airing brought her, finally, to the bungalow of Del Mar and there she was admitted in a manner that showed that Del Mar trusted her highly.
adventuressnoun
a woman adventurer
From this reading THE LIFE CHAIN Early one morning, a very handsome woman of the adventuress type arrived with several trunks at the big summer hotel, just outside the town, the St. Germain.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Now," he instructed, after a few minutes chat, "I want you to get acquainted with Miss Dodge.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading It was Madame Larenz, one of Del Mar's secret agents who, up to this time, had been engaged in spying on wealthy and impressionable American manufacturers.
airingnounUS /ˈerɪŋ/
the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
From this reading Her airing brought her, finally, to the bungalow of Del Mar and there she was admitted in a manner that showed that Del Mar trusted her highly.
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading It was Madame Larenz, one of Del Mar's secret agents who, up to this time, had been engaged in spying on wealthy and impressionable American manufacturers.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the many fashionable people at the watering-place, however, she attracted no great attention and in the forenoon she quietly went out in her motor for a ride.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Among the many fashionable people at the watering-place, however, she attracted no great attention and in the forenoon she quietly went out in her motor for a ride.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE LIFE CHAIN Early one morning, a very handsome woman of the adventuress type arrived with several trunks at the big summer hotel, just outside the town, the St. Germain.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE LIFE CHAIN Early one morning, a very handsome woman of the adventuress type arrived with several trunks at the big summer hotel, just outside the town, the St. Germain.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Among the many fashionable people at the watering-place, however, she attracted no great attention and in the forenoon she quietly went out in her motor for a ride.
attractedverbUS /əˈtræktɪd/
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Among the many fashionable people at the watering-place, however, she attracted no great attention and in the forenoon she quietly went out in her motor for a ride.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was Madame Larenz, one of Del Mar's secret agents who, up to this time, had been engaged in spying on wealthy and impressionable American manufacturers.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE LIFE CHAIN Early one morning, a very handsome woman of the adventuress type arrived with several trunks at the big summer hotel, just outside the town, the St. Germain.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Her airing brought her, finally, to the bungalow of Del Mar and there she was admitted in a manner that showed that Del Mar trusted her highly.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading Her airing brought her, finally, to the bungalow of Del Mar and there she was admitted in a manner that showed that Del Mar trusted her highly.
CHAINnounUS /tʃeɪn/
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading THE LIFE CHAIN Early one morning, a very handsome woman of the adventuress type arrived with several trunks at the big summer hotel, just outside the town, the St. Germain.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading "Now," he instructed, after a few minutes chat, "I want you to get acquainted with Miss Dodge.
Del
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Madame Larenz, one of Del Mar's secret agents who, up to this time, had been engaged in spying on wealthy and impressionable American manufacturers.
DodgeverbUS /dɑːdʒ/
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading "Now," he instructed, after a few minutes chat, "I want you to get acquainted with Miss Dodge.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE LIFE CHAIN Early one morning, a very handsome woman of the adventuress type arrived with several trunks at the big summer hotel, just outside the town, the St. Germain.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading It was Madame Larenz, one of Del Mar's secret agents who, up to this time, had been engaged in spying on wealthy and impressionable American manufacturers.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Among the many fashionable people at the watering-place, however, she attracted no great attention and in the forenoon she quietly went out in her motor for a ride.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Now," he instructed, after a few minutes chat, "I want you to get acquainted with Miss Dodge.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Her airing brought her, finally, to the bungalow of Del Mar and there she was admitted in a manner that showed that Del Mar trusted her highly.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Among the many fashionable people at the watering-place, however, she attracted no great attention and in the forenoon she quietly went out in her motor for a ride.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Among the many fashionable people at the watering-place, however, she attracted no great attention and in the forenoon she quietly went out in her motor for a ride.
Germain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LIFE CHAIN Early one morning, a very handsome woman of the adventuress type arrived with several trunks at the big summer hotel, just outside the town, the St. Germain.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Now," he instructed, after a few minutes chat, "I want you to get acquainted with Miss Dodge.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Among the many fashionable people at the watering-place, however, she attracted no great attention and in the forenoon she quietly went out in her motor for a ride.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was Madame Larenz, one of Del Mar's secret agents who, up to this time, had been engaged in spying on wealthy and impressionable American manufacturers.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading THE LIFE CHAIN Early one morning, a very handsome woman of the adventuress type arrived with several trunks at the big summer hotel, just outside the town, the St. Germain.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Now," he instructed, after a few minutes chat, "I want you to get acquainted with Miss Dodge.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Among the many fashionable people at the watering-place, however, she attracted no great attention and in the forenoon she quietly went out in her motor for a ride.
highlyadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Her airing brought her, finally, to the bungalow of Del Mar and there she was admitted in a manner that showed that Del Mar trusted her highly.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE LIFE CHAIN Early one morning, a very handsome woman of the adventuress type arrived with several trunks at the big summer hotel, just outside the town, the St. Germain.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Among the many fashionable people at the watering-place, however, she attracted no great attention and in the forenoon she quietly went out in her motor for a ride.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Now," he instructed, after a few minutes chat, "I want you to get acquainted with Miss Dodge.
impressionableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənəbəl/
easily impressed or influenced
From this reading It was Madame Larenz, one of Del Mar's secret agents who, up to this time, had been engaged in spying on wealthy and impressionable American manufacturers.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Among the many fashionable people at the watering-place, however, she attracted no great attention and in the forenoon she quietly went out in her motor for a ride.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading "Now," he instructed, after a few minutes chat, "I want you to get acquainted with Miss Dodge.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Madame Larenz, one of Del Mar's secret agents who, up to this time, had been engaged in spying on wealthy and impressionable American manufacturers.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading THE LIFE CHAIN Early one morning, a very handsome woman of the adventuress type arrived with several trunks at the big summer hotel, just outside the town, the St. Germain.
Larenz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Madame Larenz, one of Del Mar's secret agents who, up to this time, had been engaged in spying on wealthy and impressionable American manufacturers.
LIFEnounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE LIFE CHAIN Early one morning, a very handsome woman of the adventuress type arrived with several trunks at the big summer hotel, just outside the town, the St. Germain.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading It was Madame Larenz, one of Del Mar's secret agents who, up to this time, had been engaged in spying on wealthy and impressionable American manufacturers.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her airing brought her, finally, to the bungalow of Del Mar and there she was admitted in a manner that showed that Del Mar trusted her highly.
manufacturersnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərərz/
plural of “manufacturer” — a business engaged in manufacturing some product
From this reading It was Madame Larenz, one of Del Mar's secret agents who, up to this time, had been engaged in spying on wealthy and impressionable American manufacturers.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Among the many fashionable people at the watering-place, however, she attracted no great attention and in the forenoon she quietly went out in her motor for a ride.
MarverbUS /mɑːr/
make imperfect
From this reading Her airing brought her, finally, to the bungalow of Del Mar and there she was admitted in a manner that showed that Del Mar trusted her highly.
Mar's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Madame Larenz, one of Del Mar's secret agents who, up to this time, had been engaged in spying on wealthy and impressionable American manufacturers.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "Now," he instructed, after a few minutes chat, "I want you to get acquainted with Miss Dodge.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Now," he instructed, after a few minutes chat, "I want you to get acquainted with Miss Dodge.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE LIFE CHAIN Early one morning, a very handsome woman of the adventuress type arrived with several trunks at the big summer hotel, just outside the town, the St. Germain.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Among the many fashionable people at the watering-place, however, she attracted no great attention and in the forenoon she quietly went out in her motor for a ride.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Among the many fashionable people at the watering-place, however, she attracted no great attention and in the forenoon she quietly went out in her motor for a ride.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now," he instructed, after a few minutes chat, "I want you to get acquainted with Miss Dodge.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LIFE CHAIN Early one morning, a very handsome woman of the adventuress type arrived with several trunks at the big summer hotel, just outside the town, the St. Germain.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was Madame Larenz, one of Del Mar's secret agents who, up to this time, had been engaged in spying on wealthy and impressionable American manufacturers.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE LIFE CHAIN Early one morning, a very handsome woman of the adventuress type arrived with several trunks at the big summer hotel, just outside the town, the St. Germain.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Among the many fashionable people at the watering-place, however, she attracted no great attention and in the forenoon she quietly went out in her motor for a ride.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading THE LIFE CHAIN Early one morning, a very handsome woman of the adventuress type arrived with several trunks at the big summer hotel, just outside the town, the St. Germain.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Among the many fashionable people at the watering-place, however, she attracted no great attention and in the forenoon she quietly went out in her motor for a ride.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading Among the many fashionable people at the watering-place, however, she attracted no great attention and in the forenoon she quietly went out in her motor for a ride.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Among the many fashionable people at the watering-place, however, she attracted no great attention and in the forenoon she quietly went out in her motor for a ride.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading It was Madame Larenz, one of Del Mar's secret agents who, up to this time, had been engaged in spying on wealthy and impressionable American manufacturers.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE LIFE CHAIN Early one morning, a very handsome woman of the adventuress type arrived with several trunks at the big summer hotel, just outside the town, the St. Germain.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Among the many fashionable people at the watering-place, however, she attracted no great attention and in the forenoon she quietly went out in her motor for a ride.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Her airing brought her, finally, to the bungalow of Del Mar and there she was admitted in a manner that showed that Del Mar trusted her highly.
spyingnounUS /ˈspaɪɪŋ/
keeping a secret or furtive watch
From this reading It was Madame Larenz, one of Del Mar's secret agents who, up to this time, had been engaged in spying on wealthy and impressionable American manufacturers.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LIFE CHAIN Early one morning, a very handsome woman of the adventuress type arrived with several trunks at the big summer hotel, just outside the town, the St. Germain.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading THE LIFE CHAIN Early one morning, a very handsome woman of the adventuress type arrived with several trunks at the big summer hotel, just outside the town, the St. Germain.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her airing brought her, finally, to the bungalow of Del Mar and there she was admitted in a manner that showed that Del Mar trusted her highly.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LIFE CHAIN Early one morning, a very handsome woman of the adventuress type arrived with several trunks at the big summer hotel, just outside the town, the St. Germain.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Her airing brought her, finally, to the bungalow of Del Mar and there she was admitted in a manner that showed that Del Mar trusted her highly.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was Madame Larenz, one of Del Mar's secret agents who, up to this time, had been engaged in spying on wealthy and impressionable American manufacturers.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was Madame Larenz, one of Del Mar's secret agents who, up to this time, had been engaged in spying on wealthy and impressionable American manufacturers.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was Madame Larenz, one of Del Mar's secret agents who, up to this time, had been engaged in spying on wealthy and impressionable American manufacturers.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE LIFE CHAIN Early one morning, a very handsome woman of the adventuress type arrived with several trunks at the big summer hotel, just outside the town, the St. Germain.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading THE LIFE CHAIN Early one morning, a very handsome woman of the adventuress type arrived with several trunks at the big summer hotel, just outside the town, the St. Germain.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading Her airing brought her, finally, to the bungalow of Del Mar and there she was admitted in a manner that showed that Del Mar trusted her highly.
typenounUS /taɪp/
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading THE LIFE CHAIN Early one morning, a very handsome woman of the adventuress type arrived with several trunks at the big summer hotel, just outside the town, the St. Germain.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was Madame Larenz, one of Del Mar's secret agents who, up to this time, had been engaged in spying on wealthy and impressionable American manufacturers.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading THE LIFE CHAIN Early one morning, a very handsome woman of the adventuress type arrived with several trunks at the big summer hotel, just outside the town, the St. Germain.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Now," he instructed, after a few minutes chat, "I want you to get acquainted with Miss Dodge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Madame Larenz, one of Del Mar's secret agents who, up to this time, had been engaged in spying on wealthy and impressionable American manufacturers.
watering-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among the many fashionable people at the watering-place, however, she attracted no great attention and in the forenoon she quietly went out in her motor for a ride.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading It was Madame Larenz, one of Del Mar's secret agents who, up to this time, had been engaged in spying on wealthy and impressionable American manufacturers.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Among the many fashionable people at the watering-place, however, she attracted no great attention and in the forenoon she quietly went out in her motor for a ride.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It was Madame Larenz, one of Del Mar's secret agents who, up to this time, had been engaged in spying on wealthy and impressionable American manufacturers.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LIFE CHAIN Early one morning, a very handsome woman of the adventuress type arrived with several trunks at the big summer hotel, just outside the town, the St. Germain.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE LIFE CHAIN Early one morning, a very handsome woman of the adventuress type arrived with several trunks at the big summer hotel, just outside the town, the St. Germain.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now," he instructed, after a few minutes chat, "I want you to get acquainted with Miss Dodge.
