used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A victoria with its hood and apron raised had just drawn up outside the door.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading By way of jesting, indeed, she expressed her regret that she had not come to the Bois on her bicycle, whereupon her companion retorted that to drive about in a deluge appeared to him the height of idiocy.
alightverbUS /əˈlaɪt/
to come to rest, settle
From this reading The first to alight from it was a young, well-dressed man with a bored expression of face.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading He was followed by a young woman who was laughing merrily, as if much amused by the persistence of the downpour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A victoria with its hood and apron raised had just drawn up outside the door.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "But we were bound to go somewhere, my dear fellow," she gaily answered.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading By way of jesting, indeed, she expressed her regret that she had not come to the Bois on her bicycle, whereupon her companion retorted that to drive about in a deluge appeared to him the height of idiocy.
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading A victoria with its hood and apron raised had just drawn up outside the door.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was followed by a young woman who was laughing merrily, as if much amused by the persistence of the downpour.
bicyclenounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəl/
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading By way of jesting, indeed, she expressed her regret that she had not come to the Bois on her bicycle, whereupon her companion retorted that to drive about in a deluge appeared to him the height of idiocy.
Bois
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From this reading By way of jesting, indeed, she expressed her regret that she had not come to the Bois on her bicycle, whereupon her companion retorted that to drive about in a deluge appeared to him the height of idiocy.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading The first to alight from it was a young, well-dressed man with a bored expression of face.
confined by bonds
From this reading "But we were bound to go somewhere, my dear fellow," she gaily answered.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But we were bound to go somewhere, my dear fellow," she gaily answered.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was followed by a young woman who was laughing merrily, as if much amused by the persistence of the downpour.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading By way of jesting, indeed, she expressed her regret that she had not come to the Bois on her bicycle, whereupon her companion retorted that to drive about in a deluge appeared to him the height of idiocy.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading By way of jesting, indeed, she expressed her regret that she had not come to the Bois on her bicycle, whereupon her companion retorted that to drive about in a deluge appeared to him the height of idiocy.
dearly loved
From this reading "But we were bound to go somewhere, my dear fellow," she gaily answered.
delugenounUS /ˈdeljuːdʒ/
an overwhelming number or amount
From this reading By way of jesting, indeed, she expressed her regret that she had not come to the Bois on her bicycle, whereupon her companion retorted that to drive about in a deluge appeared to him the height of idiocy.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A victoria with its hood and apron raised had just drawn up outside the door.
downpournounUS /ˈdaʊnpɔːr/
a heavy rain
From this reading He was followed by a young woman who was laughing merrily, as if much amused by the persistence of the downpour.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading A victoria with its hood and apron raised had just drawn up outside the door.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading By way of jesting, indeed, she expressed her regret that she had not come to the Bois on her bicycle, whereupon her companion retorted that to drive about in a deluge appeared to him the height of idiocy.
communicated in words
From this reading By way of jesting, indeed, she expressed her regret that she had not come to the Bois on her bicycle, whereupon her companion retorted that to drive about in a deluge appeared to him the height of idiocy.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The first to alight from it was a young, well-dressed man with a bored expression of face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The first to alight from it was a young, well-dressed man with a bored expression of face.
a boy or man
From this reading "But we were bound to go somewhere, my dear fellow," she gaily answered.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first to alight from it was a young, well-dressed man with a bored expression of face.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He was followed by a young woman who was laughing merrily, as if much amused by the persistence of the downpour.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The first to alight from it was a young, well-dressed man with a bored expression of face.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading "But we were bound to go somewhere, my dear fellow," she gaily answered.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "But we were bound to go somewhere, my dear fellow," she gaily answered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A victoria with its hood and apron raised had just drawn up outside the door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was followed by a young woman who was laughing merrily, as if much amused by the persistence of the downpour.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading By way of jesting, indeed, she expressed her regret that she had not come to the Bois on her bicycle, whereupon her companion retorted that to drive about in a deluge appeared to him the height of idiocy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading By way of jesting, indeed, she expressed her regret that she had not come to the Bois on her bicycle, whereupon her companion retorted that to drive about in a deluge appeared to him the height of idiocy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By way of jesting, indeed, she expressed her regret that she had not come to the Bois on her bicycle, whereupon her companion retorted that to drive about in a deluge appeared to him the height of idiocy.
hoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading A victoria with its hood and apron raised had just drawn up outside the door.
idiocynounUS /ˈɪdiəsi/
extreme mental retardation
From this reading By way of jesting, indeed, she expressed her regret that she had not come to the Bois on her bicycle, whereupon her companion retorted that to drive about in a deluge appeared to him the height of idiocy.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was followed by a young woman who was laughing merrily, as if much amused by the persistence of the downpour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By way of jesting, indeed, she expressed her regret that she had not come to the Bois on her bicycle, whereupon her companion retorted that to drive about in a deluge appeared to him the height of idiocy.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading By way of jesting, indeed, she expressed her regret that she had not come to the Bois on her bicycle, whereupon her companion retorted that to drive about in a deluge appeared to him the height of idiocy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The first to alight from it was a young, well-dressed man with a bored expression of face.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A victoria with its hood and apron raised had just drawn up outside the door.
jestingadjective
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading By way of jesting, indeed, she expressed her regret that she had not come to the Bois on her bicycle, whereupon her companion retorted that to drive about in a deluge appeared to him the height of idiocy.
and nothing more
From this reading A victoria with its hood and apron raised had just drawn up outside the door.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading He was followed by a young woman who was laughing merrily, as if much amused by the persistence of the downpour.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The first to alight from it was a young, well-dressed man with a bored expression of face.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading He was followed by a young woman who was laughing merrily, as if much amused by the persistence of the downpour.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was followed by a young woman who was laughing merrily, as if much amused by the persistence of the downpour.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "But we were bound to go somewhere, my dear fellow," she gaily answered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By way of jesting, indeed, she expressed her regret that she had not come to the Bois on her bicycle, whereupon her companion retorted that to drive about in a deluge appeared to him the height of idiocy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first to alight from it was a young, well-dressed man with a bored expression of face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By way of jesting, indeed, she expressed her regret that she had not come to the Bois on her bicycle, whereupon her companion retorted that to drive about in a deluge appeared to him the height of idiocy.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading A victoria with its hood and apron raised had just drawn up outside the door.
persistencenounUS /pərˈsɪstəns/
the property of a continuous and connected period of time
From this reading He was followed by a young woman who was laughing merrily, as if much amused by the persistence of the downpour.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading A victoria with its hood and apron raised had just drawn up outside the door.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading By way of jesting, indeed, she expressed her regret that she had not come to the Bois on her bicycle, whereupon her companion retorted that to drive about in a deluge appeared to him the height of idiocy.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading By way of jesting, indeed, she expressed her regret that she had not come to the Bois on her bicycle, whereupon her companion retorted that to drive about in a deluge appeared to him the height of idiocy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By way of jesting, indeed, she expressed her regret that she had not come to the Bois on her bicycle, whereupon her companion retorted that to drive about in a deluge appeared to him the height of idiocy.
in or at or to some place
From this reading "But we were bound to go somewhere, my dear fellow," she gaily answered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By way of jesting, indeed, she expressed her regret that she had not come to the Bois on her bicycle, whereupon her companion retorted that to drive about in a deluge appeared to him the height of idiocy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A victoria with its hood and apron raised had just drawn up outside the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first to alight from it was a young, well-dressed man with a bored expression of face.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A victoria with its hood and apron raised had just drawn up outside the door.
victorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading A victoria with its hood and apron raised had just drawn up outside the door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first to alight from it was a young, well-dressed man with a bored expression of face.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading By way of jesting, indeed, she expressed her regret that she had not come to the Bois on her bicycle, whereupon her companion retorted that to drive about in a deluge appeared to him the height of idiocy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "But we were bound to go somewhere, my dear fellow," she gaily answered.
well-dressedadjective
having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat
From this reading The first to alight from it was a young, well-dressed man with a bored expression of face.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But we were bound to go somewhere, my dear fellow," she gaily answered.
whereupon
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From this reading By way of jesting, indeed, she expressed her regret that she had not come to the Bois on her bicycle, whereupon her companion retorted that to drive about in a deluge appeared to him the height of idiocy.
which person or people
From this reading He was followed by a young woman who was laughing merrily, as if much amused by the persistence of the downpour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A victoria with its hood and apron raised had just drawn up outside the door.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He was followed by a young woman who was laughing merrily, as if much amused by the persistence of the downpour.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The first to alight from it was a young, well-dressed man with a bored expression of face.
