used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NINA A ponderous, glossy, red Limousine turned in under the wrought bronze portico of one of the palatial houses of upper Fifth Avenue.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As the car stopped, the face of a woman of about forty appeared at its window.
alightverbUS /əˈlaɪt/
to come to rest, settle
From this reading The look she gave him, as he held the door open for her to alight, rebuked plainly his awkward stupidity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her expression was one of fretful annoyance, as though the footman who had sprung off the box and hurried up the steps to ring the front doorbell had, in his haste, stumbled purposely.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Her expression was one of fretful annoyance, as though the footman who had sprung off the box and hurried up the steps to ring the front doorbell had, in his haste, stumbled purposely.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As the car stopped, the face of a woman of about forty appeared at its window.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the car stopped, the face of a woman of about forty appeared at its window.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As the car stopped, the face of a woman of about forty appeared at its window.
a line of approach
From this reading NINA A ponderous, glossy, red Limousine turned in under the wrought bronze portico of one of the palatial houses of upper Fifth Avenue.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading The look she gave him, as he held the door open for her to alight, rebuked plainly his awkward stupidity.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Her expression was one of fretful annoyance, as though the footman who had sprung off the box and hurried up the steps to ring the front doorbell had, in his haste, stumbled purposely.
bronzenounUS /brɑːnz/
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading NINA A ponderous, glossy, red Limousine turned in under the wrought bronze portico of one of the palatial houses of upper Fifth Avenue.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading As the car stopped, the face of a woman of about forty appeared at its window.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Yet, in spite of Mrs. Randolph's petulant expression, it was evident that she had distinct claims to prettiness, though of the carefully prolonged variety.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Yet, in spite of Mrs. Randolph's petulant expression, it was evident that she had distinct claims to prettiness, though of the carefully prolonged variety.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading Yet, in spite of Mrs. Randolph's petulant expression, it was evident that she had distinct claims to prettiness, though of the carefully prolonged variety.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The look she gave him, as he held the door open for her to alight, rebuked plainly his awkward stupidity.
doorbellnounUS /ˈdɔːrbel/
a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed
From this reading Her expression was one of fretful annoyance, as though the footman who had sprung off the box and hurried up the steps to ring the front doorbell had, in his haste, stumbled purposely.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Yet, in spite of Mrs. Randolph's petulant expression, it was evident that she had distinct claims to prettiness, though of the carefully prolonged variety.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Her expression was one of fretful annoyance, as though the footman who had sprung off the box and hurried up the steps to ring the front doorbell had, in his haste, stumbled purposely.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As the car stopped, the face of a woman of about forty appeared at its window.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading NINA A ponderous, glossy, red Limousine turned in under the wrought bronze portico of one of the palatial houses of upper Fifth Avenue.
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading Her expression was one of fretful annoyance, as though the footman who had sprung off the box and hurried up the steps to ring the front doorbell had, in his haste, stumbled purposely.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The look she gave him, as he held the door open for her to alight, rebuked plainly his awkward stupidity.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading As the car stopped, the face of a woman of about forty appeared at its window.
fretfuladjectiveUS /ˈfretfəl/
nervous and unable to relax
From this reading Her expression was one of fretful annoyance, as though the footman who had sprung off the box and hurried up the steps to ring the front doorbell had, in his haste, stumbled purposely.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Her expression was one of fretful annoyance, as though the footman who had sprung off the box and hurried up the steps to ring the front doorbell had, in his haste, stumbled purposely.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The look she gave him, as he held the door open for her to alight, rebuked plainly his awkward stupidity.
glossyadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːsi/
based on pretense; deceptively pleasing
From this reading NINA A ponderous, glossy, red Limousine turned in under the wrought bronze portico of one of the palatial houses of upper Fifth Avenue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her expression was one of fretful annoyance, as though the footman who had sprung off the box and hurried up the steps to ring the front doorbell had, in his haste, stumbled purposely.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Her expression was one of fretful annoyance, as though the footman who had sprung off the box and hurried up the steps to ring the front doorbell had, in his haste, stumbled purposely.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The look she gave him, as he held the door open for her to alight, rebuked plainly his awkward stupidity.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The look she gave him, as he held the door open for her to alight, rebuked plainly his awkward stupidity.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her expression was one of fretful annoyance, as though the footman who had sprung off the box and hurried up the steps to ring the front doorbell had, in his haste, stumbled purposely.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The look she gave him, as he held the door open for her to alight, rebuked plainly his awkward stupidity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her expression was one of fretful annoyance, as though the footman who had sprung off the box and hurried up the steps to ring the front doorbell had, in his haste, stumbled purposely.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading NINA A ponderous, glossy, red Limousine turned in under the wrought bronze portico of one of the palatial houses of upper Fifth Avenue.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Her expression was one of fretful annoyance, as though the footman who had sprung off the box and hurried up the steps to ring the front doorbell had, in his haste, stumbled purposely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NINA A ponderous, glossy, red Limousine turned in under the wrought bronze portico of one of the palatial houses of upper Fifth Avenue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet, in spite of Mrs. Randolph's petulant expression, it was evident that she had distinct claims to prettiness, though of the carefully prolonged variety.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As the car stopped, the face of a woman of about forty appeared at its window.
LimousinenounUS /ˈlɪməziːn/
large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
From this reading NINA A ponderous, glossy, red Limousine turned in under the wrought bronze portico of one of the palatial houses of upper Fifth Avenue.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The look she gave him, as he held the door open for her to alight, rebuked plainly his awkward stupidity.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Yet, in spite of Mrs. Randolph's petulant expression, it was evident that she had distinct claims to prettiness, though of the carefully prolonged variety.
NINAnounUS /ˈniːnə/
the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea
From this reading NINA A ponderous, glossy, red Limousine turned in under the wrought bronze portico of one of the palatial houses of upper Fifth Avenue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NINA A ponderous, glossy, red Limousine turned in under the wrought bronze portico of one of the palatial houses of upper Fifth Avenue.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Her expression was one of fretful annoyance, as though the footman who had sprung off the box and hurried up the steps to ring the front doorbell had, in his haste, stumbled purposely.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading NINA A ponderous, glossy, red Limousine turned in under the wrought bronze portico of one of the palatial houses of upper Fifth Avenue.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The look she gave him, as he held the door open for her to alight, rebuked plainly his awkward stupidity.
palatialadjectiveUS /pəˈleɪʃəl/
relating to or being a palace
From this reading NINA A ponderous, glossy, red Limousine turned in under the wrought bronze portico of one of the palatial houses of upper Fifth Avenue.
petulantadjectiveUS /ˈpetʃələnt/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading Yet, in spite of Mrs. Randolph's petulant expression, it was evident that she had distinct claims to prettiness, though of the carefully prolonged variety.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The look she gave him, as he held the door open for her to alight, rebuked plainly his awkward stupidity.
ponderousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərəs/
slow and laborious because of weight
From this reading NINA A ponderous, glossy, red Limousine turned in under the wrought bronze portico of one of the palatial houses of upper Fifth Avenue.
porticonounUS /ˈpɔːrtəkoʊ/
a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area
From this reading NINA A ponderous, glossy, red Limousine turned in under the wrought bronze portico of one of the palatial houses of upper Fifth Avenue.
prettinessnoun
the quality of being appealing in a delicate or graceful way (of a girl or young woman)
From this reading Yet, in spite of Mrs. Randolph's petulant expression, it was evident that she had distinct claims to prettiness, though of the carefully prolonged variety.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Yet, in spite of Mrs. Randolph's petulant expression, it was evident that she had distinct claims to prettiness, though of the carefully prolonged variety.
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Her expression was one of fretful annoyance, as though the footman who had sprung off the box and hurried up the steps to ring the front doorbell had, in his haste, stumbled purposely.
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From this reading Yet, in spite of Mrs. Randolph's petulant expression, it was evident that she had distinct claims to prettiness, though of the carefully prolonged variety.
rebukedverbUS /rɪˈbjuːkt/
past form of “rebuke” — censure severely or angrily
From this reading The look she gave him, as he held the door open for her to alight, rebuked plainly his awkward stupidity.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading NINA A ponderous, glossy, red Limousine turned in under the wrought bronze portico of one of the palatial houses of upper Fifth Avenue.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Her expression was one of fretful annoyance, as though the footman who had sprung off the box and hurried up the steps to ring the front doorbell had, in his haste, stumbled purposely.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The look she gave him, as he held the door open for her to alight, rebuked plainly his awkward stupidity.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Yet, in spite of Mrs. Randolph's petulant expression, it was evident that she had distinct claims to prettiness, though of the carefully prolonged variety.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Her expression was one of fretful annoyance, as though the footman who had sprung off the box and hurried up the steps to ring the front doorbell had, in his haste, stumbled purposely.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Her expression was one of fretful annoyance, as though the footman who had sprung off the box and hurried up the steps to ring the front doorbell had, in his haste, stumbled purposely.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading As the car stopped, the face of a woman of about forty appeared at its window.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading Her expression was one of fretful annoyance, as though the footman who had sprung off the box and hurried up the steps to ring the front doorbell had, in his haste, stumbled purposely.
stupiditynounUS /stuːˈpɪdɪtiː/
a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience
From this reading The look she gave him, as he held the door open for her to alight, rebuked plainly his awkward stupidity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet, in spite of Mrs. Randolph's petulant expression, it was evident that she had distinct claims to prettiness, though of the carefully prolonged variety.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NINA A ponderous, glossy, red Limousine turned in under the wrought bronze portico of one of the palatial houses of upper Fifth Avenue.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Her expression was one of fretful annoyance, as though the footman who had sprung off the box and hurried up the steps to ring the front doorbell had, in his haste, stumbled purposely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her expression was one of fretful annoyance, as though the footman who had sprung off the box and hurried up the steps to ring the front doorbell had, in his haste, stumbled purposely.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading NINA A ponderous, glossy, red Limousine turned in under the wrought bronze portico of one of the palatial houses of upper Fifth Avenue.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading NINA A ponderous, glossy, red Limousine turned in under the wrought bronze portico of one of the palatial houses of upper Fifth Avenue.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Her expression was one of fretful annoyance, as though the footman who had sprung off the box and hurried up the steps to ring the front doorbell had, in his haste, stumbled purposely.
the topmost one of two
From this reading NINA A ponderous, glossy, red Limousine turned in under the wrought bronze portico of one of the palatial houses of upper Fifth Avenue.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Yet, in spite of Mrs. Randolph's petulant expression, it was evident that she had distinct claims to prettiness, though of the carefully prolonged variety.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her expression was one of fretful annoyance, as though the footman who had sprung off the box and hurried up the steps to ring the front doorbell had, in his haste, stumbled purposely.
which person or people
From this reading Her expression was one of fretful annoyance, as though the footman who had sprung off the box and hurried up the steps to ring the front doorbell had, in his haste, stumbled purposely.
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 car stopped, the face of a woman of about forty appeared at its window.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading As the car stopped, the face of a woman of about forty appeared at its window.
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading NINA A ponderous, glossy, red Limousine turned in under the wrought bronze portico of one of the palatial houses of upper Fifth Avenue.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, in spite of Mrs. Randolph's petulant expression, it was evident that she had distinct claims to prettiness, though of the carefully prolonged variety.
