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From this reading As the last rays of the setting sun were gilding the modest spires of Richmond, early in the month of October, 1860, I was sitting with two young ladies at the front parlor window of a house on Leigh Street.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Would you not have skipped it, clear and clean (for it’s a hundred to one that you are a woman), had you known that it was my Introduction?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Would you not have skipped it, clear and clean (for it’s a hundred to one that you are a woman), had you known that it was my Introduction?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Would you not have skipped it, clear and clean (for it’s a hundred to one that you are a woman), had you known that it was my Introduction?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the last rays of the setting sun were gilding the modest spires of Richmond, early in the month of October, 1860, I was sitting with two young ladies at the front parlor window of a house on Leigh Street.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As the last rays of the setting sun were gilding the modest spires of Richmond, early in the month of October, 1860, I was sitting with two young ladies at the front parlor window of a house on Leigh Street.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Would you not have skipped it, clear and clean (for it’s a hundred to one that you are a woman), had you known that it was my Introduction?
rid of obstructions
From this reading Would you not have skipped it, clear and clean (for it’s a hundred to one that you are a woman), had you known that it was my Introduction?
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 As the last rays of the setting sun were gilding the modest spires of Richmond, early in the month of October, 1860, I was sitting with two young ladies at the front parlor window of a house on Leigh Street.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Would you not have skipped it, clear and clean (for it’s a hundred to one that you are a woman), had you known that it was my Introduction?
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading As the last rays of the setting sun were gilding the modest spires of Richmond, early in the month of October, 1860, I was sitting with two young ladies at the front parlor window of a house on Leigh Street.
gildingnounUS /ˈɡɪldɪŋ/
a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold
From this reading As the last rays of the setting sun were gilding the modest spires of Richmond, early in the month of October, 1860, I was sitting with two young ladies at the front parlor window of a house on Leigh Street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Would you not have skipped it, clear and clean (for it’s a hundred to one that you are a woman), had you known that it was my Introduction?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Would you not have skipped it, clear and clean (for it’s a hundred to one that you are a woman), had you known that it was my Introduction?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As the last rays of the setting sun were gilding the modest spires of Richmond, early in the month of October, 1860, I was sitting with two young ladies at the front parlor window of a house on Leigh Street.
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From this reading Would you not have skipped it, clear and clean (for it’s a hundred to one that you are a woman), had you known that it was my Introduction?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MOVEMENT I.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the last rays of the setting sun were gilding the modest spires of Richmond, early in the month of October, 1860, I was sitting with two young ladies at the front parlor window of a house on Leigh Street.
IntroductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading Would you not have skipped it, clear and clean (for it’s a hundred to one that you are a woman), had you known that it was my Introduction?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading read it?
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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Would you not have skipped it, clear and clean (for it’s a hundred to one that you are a woman), had you known that it was my Introduction?
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Would you not have skipped it, clear and clean (for it’s a hundred to one that you are a woman), had you known that it was my Introduction?
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading As the last rays of the setting sun were gilding the modest spires of Richmond, early in the month of October, 1860, I was sitting with two young ladies at the front parlor window of a house on Leigh Street.
immediately past
From this reading As the last rays of the setting sun were gilding the modest spires of Richmond, early in the month of October, 1860, I was sitting with two young ladies at the front parlor window of a house on Leigh Street.
LeighnounUS /liː/
English film actress (1913-1967)
From this reading As the last rays of the setting sun were gilding the modest spires of Richmond, early in the month of October, 1860, I was sitting with two young ladies at the front parlor window of a house on Leigh Street.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading SYMPHONY OF LIFE.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading As the last rays of the setting sun were gilding the modest spires of Richmond, early in the month of October, 1860, I was sitting with two young ladies at the front parlor window of a house on Leigh Street.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading As the last rays of the setting sun were gilding the modest spires of Richmond, early in the month of October, 1860, I was sitting with two young ladies at the front parlor window of a house on Leigh Street.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading MOVEMENT I.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Would you not have skipped it, clear and clean (for it’s a hundred to one that you are a woman), had you known that it was my Introduction?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Would you not have skipped it, clear and clean (for it’s a hundred to one that you are a woman), had you known that it was my Introduction?
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading As the last rays of the setting sun were gilding the modest spires of Richmond, early in the month of October, 1860, I was sitting with two young ladies at the front parlor window of a house on Leigh Street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SYMPHONY OF LIFE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the last rays of the setting sun were gilding the modest spires of Richmond, early in the month of October, 1860, I was sitting with two young ladies at the front parlor window of a house on Leigh Street.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Would you not have skipped it, clear and clean (for it’s a hundred to one that you are a woman), had you known that it was my Introduction?
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading As the last rays of the setting sun were gilding the modest spires of Richmond, early in the month of October, 1860, I was sitting with two young ladies at the front parlor window of a house on Leigh Street.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading As the last rays of the setting sun were gilding the modest spires of Richmond, early in the month of October, 1860, I was sitting with two young ladies at the front parlor window of a house on Leigh Street.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading read it?
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading As the last rays of the setting sun were gilding the modest spires of Richmond, early in the month of October, 1860, I was sitting with two young ladies at the front parlor window of a house on Leigh Street.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading As the last rays of the setting sun were gilding the modest spires of Richmond, early in the month of October, 1860, I was sitting with two young ladies at the front parlor window of a house on Leigh Street.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading As the last rays of the setting sun were gilding the modest spires of Richmond, early in the month of October, 1860, I was sitting with two young ladies at the front parlor window of a house on Leigh Street.
skippedverbUS /skɪpt/
inflected form of “skip” — bypass
From this reading Would you not have skipped it, clear and clean (for it’s a hundred to one that you are a woman), had you known that it was my Introduction?
spiresnounUS /spaɪrz/
plural of “spire” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
From this reading As the last rays of the setting sun were gilding the modest spires of Richmond, early in the month of October, 1860, I was sitting with two young ladies at the front parlor window of a house on Leigh Street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As the last rays of the setting sun were gilding the modest spires of Richmond, early in the month of October, 1860, I was sitting with two young ladies at the front parlor window of a house on Leigh Street.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading As the last rays of the setting sun were gilding the modest spires of Richmond, early in the month of October, 1860, I was sitting with two young ladies at the front parlor window of a house on Leigh Street.
SYMPHONYnounUS /ˈsɪmfəni/
a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra
From this reading SYMPHONY OF LIFE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Would you not have skipped it, clear and clean (for it’s a hundred to one that you are a woman), had you known that it was my Introduction?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the last rays of the setting sun were gilding the modest spires of Richmond, early in the month of October, 1860, I was sitting with two young ladies at the front parlor window of a house on Leigh Street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Would you not have skipped it, clear and clean (for it’s a hundred to one that you are a woman), had you known that it was my Introduction?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As the last rays of the setting sun were gilding the modest spires of Richmond, early in the month of October, 1860, I was sitting with two young ladies at the front parlor window of a house on Leigh Street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Would you not have skipped it, clear and clean (for it’s a hundred to one that you are a woman), had you known that it was my Introduction?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the last rays of the setting sun were gilding the modest spires of Richmond, early in the month of October, 1860, I was sitting with two young ladies at the front parlor window of a house on Leigh Street.
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 As the last rays of the setting sun were gilding the modest spires of Richmond, early in the month of October, 1860, I was sitting with two young ladies at the front parlor window of a house on Leigh Street.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the last rays of the setting sun were gilding the modest spires of Richmond, early in the month of October, 1860, I was sitting with two young ladies at the front parlor window of a house on Leigh Street.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Would you not have skipped it, clear and clean (for it’s a hundred to one that you are a woman), had you known that it was my Introduction?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Would you not have skipped it, clear and clean (for it’s a hundred to one that you are a woman), had you known that it was my Introduction?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Would you not have skipped it, clear and clean (for it’s a hundred to one that you are a woman), had you known that it was my Introduction?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As the last rays of the setting sun were gilding the modest spires of Richmond, early in the month of October, 1860, I was sitting with two young ladies at the front parlor window of a house on Leigh Street.
