used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At four o'clock, Garry once more asleep to the sound of her calming voice, she ran out for a brief visit to Miss Pim's.
admirersnounUS /ədˈmaɪrərz/
plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading "The humblest and the most patient of your admirers, pretty tyrant!" he said, his tired eyes scanning her with mock humility.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading In front of the door was an automobile that she recognized--in the heavy mediocrity of the parlor, Albert Edward Sassoon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In front of the door was an automobile that she recognized--in the heavy mediocrity of the parlor, Albert Edward Sassoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He came languidly to meet her (since her first reproof he had given up his pasha pose), unruffled and docile, assuming the role of good fellowship, despite the fretting of the spirit he had endured.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading "Oh, is that you?" she remarked nonchalantly, and gave him a limp hand, arranging her toque in the mirror while listening to his Christmas greetings.
in a state of sleep
From this reading At four o'clock, Garry once more asleep to the sound of her calming voice, she ran out for a brief visit to Miss Pim's.
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading He came languidly to meet her (since her first reproof he had given up his pasha pose), unruffled and docile, assuming the role of good fellowship, despite the fretting of the spirit he had endured.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At four o'clock, Garry once more asleep to the sound of her calming voice, she ran out for a brief visit to Miss Pim's.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading In front of the door was an automobile that she recognized--in the heavy mediocrity of the parlor, Albert Edward Sassoon.
of short duration or distance
From this reading At four o'clock, Garry once more asleep to the sound of her calming voice, she ran out for a brief visit to Miss Pim's.
calmingnounUS /ˈkɑːmɪŋ/
the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)
From this reading At four o'clock, Garry once more asleep to the sound of her calming voice, she ran out for a brief visit to Miss Pim's.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came languidly to meet her (since her first reproof he had given up his pasha pose), unruffled and docile, assuming the role of good fellowship, despite the fretting of the spirit he had endured.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading "Oh, is that you?" she remarked nonchalantly, and gave him a limp hand, arranging her toque in the mirror while listening to his Christmas greetings.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading He came languidly to meet her (since her first reproof he had given up his pasha pose), unruffled and docile, assuming the role of good fellowship, despite the fretting of the spirit he had endured.
docileadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːsəl/
willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed
From this reading He came languidly to meet her (since her first reproof he had given up his pasha pose), unruffled and docile, assuming the role of good fellowship, despite the fretting of the spirit he had endured.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In front of the door was an automobile that she recognized--in the heavy mediocrity of the parlor, Albert Edward Sassoon.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading In front of the door was an automobile that she recognized--in the heavy mediocrity of the parlor, Albert Edward Sassoon.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading He came languidly to meet her (since her first reproof he had given up his pasha pose), unruffled and docile, assuming the role of good fellowship, despite the fretting of the spirit he had endured.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "The humblest and the most patient of your admirers, pretty tyrant!" he said, his tired eyes scanning her with mock humility.
fellowshipnounUS /ˈfeloʊʃɪp/
an association of people who share common beliefs or activities
From this reading He came languidly to meet her (since her first reproof he had given up his pasha pose), unruffled and docile, assuming the role of good fellowship, despite the fretting of the spirit he had endured.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He came languidly to meet her (since her first reproof he had given up his pasha pose), unruffled and docile, assuming the role of good fellowship, despite the fretting of the spirit he had endured.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At four o'clock, Garry once more asleep to the sound of her calming voice, she ran out for a brief visit to Miss Pim's.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading At four o'clock, Garry once more asleep to the sound of her calming voice, she ran out for a brief visit to Miss Pim's.
frettingverbUS /ˈfretɪŋ/
inflected form of “fret” — worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading He came languidly to meet her (since her first reproof he had given up his pasha pose), unruffled and docile, assuming the role of good fellowship, despite the fretting of the spirit he had endured.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In front of the door was an automobile that she recognized--in the heavy mediocrity of the parlor, Albert Edward Sassoon.
Garry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At four o'clock, Garry once more asleep to the sound of her calming voice, she ran out for a brief visit to Miss Pim's.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Oh, is that you?" she remarked nonchalantly, and gave him a limp hand, arranging her toque in the mirror while listening to his Christmas greetings.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He came languidly to meet her (since her first reproof he had given up his pasha pose), unruffled and docile, assuming the role of good fellowship, despite the fretting of the spirit he had endured.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He came languidly to meet her (since her first reproof he had given up his pasha pose), unruffled and docile, assuming the role of good fellowship, despite the fretting of the spirit he had endured.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading "Oh, is that you?" she remarked nonchalantly, and gave him a limp hand, arranging her toque in the mirror while listening to his Christmas greetings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He came languidly to meet her (since her first reproof he had given up his pasha pose), unruffled and docile, assuming the role of good fellowship, despite the fretting of the spirit he had endured.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Oh, is that you?" she remarked nonchalantly, and gave him a limp hand, arranging her toque in the mirror while listening to his Christmas greetings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He came languidly to meet her (since her first reproof he had given up his pasha pose), unruffled and docile, assuming the role of good fellowship, despite the fretting of the spirit he had endured.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading In front of the door was an automobile that she recognized--in the heavy mediocrity of the parlor, Albert Edward Sassoon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At four o'clock, Garry once more asleep to the sound of her calming voice, she ran out for a brief visit to Miss Pim's.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh, is that you?" she remarked nonchalantly, and gave him a limp hand, arranging her toque in the mirror while listening to his Christmas greetings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He came languidly to meet her (since her first reproof he had given up his pasha pose), unruffled and docile, assuming the role of good fellowship, despite the fretting of the spirit he had endured.
humblestadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbələst/
superlative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading "The humblest and the most patient of your admirers, pretty tyrant!" he said, his tired eyes scanning her with mock humility.
humilitynounUS /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
From this reading "The humblest and the most patient of your admirers, pretty tyrant!" he said, his tired eyes scanning her with mock humility.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In front of the door was an automobile that she recognized--in the heavy mediocrity of the parlor, Albert Edward Sassoon.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, is that you?" she remarked nonchalantly, and gave him a limp hand, arranging her toque in the mirror while listening to his Christmas greetings.
languidlyadverb
in a languid and lethargic manner
From this reading He came languidly to meet her (since her first reproof he had given up his pasha pose), unruffled and docile, assuming the role of good fellowship, despite the fretting of the spirit he had endured.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading "Oh, is that you?" she remarked nonchalantly, and gave him a limp hand, arranging her toque in the mirror while listening to his Christmas greetings.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading "Oh, is that you?" she remarked nonchalantly, and gave him a limp hand, arranging her toque in the mirror while listening to his Christmas greetings.
mediocritynounUS /ˌmiːdiˈɑːkrəti/
ordinariness as a consequence of being average and not outstanding
From this reading In front of the door was an automobile that she recognized--in the heavy mediocrity of the parlor, Albert Edward Sassoon.
come together
From this reading He came languidly to meet her (since her first reproof he had given up his pasha pose), unruffled and docile, assuming the role of good fellowship, despite the fretting of the spirit he had endured.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading "Oh, is that you?" she remarked nonchalantly, and gave him a limp hand, arranging her toque in the mirror while listening to his Christmas greetings.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading At four o'clock, Garry once more asleep to the sound of her calming voice, she ran out for a brief visit to Miss Pim's.
mockverbUS /mɑːk/
treat with contempt
From this reading "The humblest and the most patient of your admirers, pretty tyrant!" he said, his tired eyes scanning her with mock humility.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At four o'clock, Garry once more asleep to the sound of her calming voice, she ran out for a brief visit to Miss Pim's.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "The humblest and the most patient of your admirers, pretty tyrant!" he said, his tired eyes scanning her with mock humility.
nonchalantlyadverbUS /ˈnɑːnʃəˈlɑːntli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading "Oh, is that you?" she remarked nonchalantly, and gave him a limp hand, arranging her toque in the mirror while listening to his Christmas greetings.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At four o'clock, Garry once more asleep to the sound of her calming voice, she ran out for a brief visit to Miss Pim's.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At four o'clock, Garry once more asleep to the sound of her calming voice, she ran out for a brief visit to Miss Pim's.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, is that you?" she remarked nonchalantly, and gave him a limp hand, arranging her toque in the mirror while listening to his Christmas greetings.
on one occasion
From this reading At four o'clock, Garry once more asleep to the sound of her calming voice, she ran out for a brief visit to Miss Pim's.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At four o'clock, Garry once more asleep to the sound of her calming voice, she ran out for a brief visit to Miss Pim's.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading In front of the door was an automobile that she recognized--in the heavy mediocrity of the parlor, Albert Edward Sassoon.
pashanounUS /pəˈʃɑː/
a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt
From this reading He came languidly to meet her (since her first reproof he had given up his pasha pose), unruffled and docile, assuming the role of good fellowship, despite the fretting of the spirit he had endured.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading "The humblest and the most patient of your admirers, pretty tyrant!" he said, his tired eyes scanning her with mock humility.
Pim's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At four o'clock, Garry once more asleep to the sound of her calming voice, she ran out for a brief visit to Miss Pim's.
poseverbUS /poʊz/
introduce
From this reading He came languidly to meet her (since her first reproof he had given up his pasha pose), unruffled and docile, assuming the role of good fellowship, despite the fretting of the spirit he had endured.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "The humblest and the most patient of your admirers, pretty tyrant!" he said, his tired eyes scanning her with mock humility.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading At four o'clock, Garry once more asleep to the sound of her calming voice, she ran out for a brief visit to Miss Pim's.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading In front of the door was an automobile that she recognized--in the heavy mediocrity of the parlor, Albert Edward Sassoon.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Oh, is that you?" she remarked nonchalantly, and gave him a limp hand, arranging her toque in the mirror while listening to his Christmas greetings.
reproofnoun
an act or expression of criticism and censure
From this reading He came languidly to meet her (since her first reproof he had given up his pasha pose), unruffled and docile, assuming the role of good fellowship, despite the fretting of the spirit he had endured.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading He came languidly to meet her (since her first reproof he had given up his pasha pose), unruffled and docile, assuming the role of good fellowship, despite the fretting of the spirit he had endured.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The humblest and the most patient of your admirers, pretty tyrant!" he said, his tired eyes scanning her with mock humility.
Sassoon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In front of the door was an automobile that she recognized--in the heavy mediocrity of the parlor, Albert Edward Sassoon.
scanningnounUS /ˈskænɪŋ/
the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
From this reading "The humblest and the most patient of your admirers, pretty tyrant!" he said, his tired eyes scanning her with mock humility.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At four o'clock, Garry once more asleep to the sound of her calming voice, she ran out for a brief visit to Miss Pim's.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He came languidly to meet her (since her first reproof he had given up his pasha pose), unruffled and docile, assuming the role of good fellowship, despite the fretting of the spirit he had endured.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading At four o'clock, Garry once more asleep to the sound of her calming voice, she ran out for a brief visit to Miss Pim's.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He came languidly to meet her (since her first reproof he had given up his pasha pose), unruffled and docile, assuming the role of good fellowship, despite the fretting of the spirit he had endured.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In front of the door was an automobile that she recognized--in the heavy mediocrity of the parlor, Albert Edward Sassoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At four o'clock, Garry once more asleep to the sound of her calming voice, she ran out for a brief visit to Miss Pim's.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading "The humblest and the most patient of your admirers, pretty tyrant!" he said, his tired eyes scanning her with mock humility.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At four o'clock, Garry once more asleep to the sound of her calming voice, she ran out for a brief visit to Miss Pim's.
toquenoun
a tall white hat with a pouched crown; worn by chefs
From this reading "Oh, is that you?" she remarked nonchalantly, and gave him a limp hand, arranging her toque in the mirror while listening to his Christmas greetings.
tyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading "The humblest and the most patient of your admirers, pretty tyrant!" he said, his tired eyes scanning her with mock humility.
unruffledadjectiveUS /ənˈrʌfəld/
free from emotional agitation or nervous tension
From this reading He came languidly to meet her (since her first reproof he had given up his pasha pose), unruffled and docile, assuming the role of good fellowship, despite the fretting of the spirit he had endured.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He came languidly to meet her (since her first reproof he had given up his pasha pose), unruffled and docile, assuming the role of good fellowship, despite the fretting of the spirit he had endured.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading At four o'clock, Garry once more asleep to the sound of her calming voice, she ran out for a brief visit to Miss Pim's.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading At four o'clock, Garry once more asleep to the sound of her calming voice, she ran out for a brief visit to Miss Pim's.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In front of the door was an automobile that she recognized--in the heavy mediocrity of the parlor, Albert Edward Sassoon.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Oh, is that you?" she remarked nonchalantly, and gave him a limp hand, arranging her toque in the mirror while listening to his Christmas greetings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "The humblest and the most patient of your admirers, pretty tyrant!" he said, his tired eyes scanning her with mock humility.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, is that you?" she remarked nonchalantly, and gave him a limp hand, arranging her toque in the mirror while listening to his Christmas greetings.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The humblest and the most patient of your admirers, pretty tyrant!" he said, his tired eyes scanning her with mock humility.
