used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were in a box with two other people, and both Flossy and her husband were talking with the festive air peculiar to those who are willing to be noticed and conscious that their wish is being gratified.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading They were in a box with two other people, and both Flossy and her husband were talking with the festive air peculiar to those who are willing to be noticed and conscious that their wish is being gratified.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost the first persons at the theatre on whom Selma's eyes rested were the Gregory Williamses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were in a box with two other people, and both Flossy and her husband were talking with the festive air peculiar to those who are willing to be noticed and conscious that their wish is being gratified.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were in a box with two other people, and both Flossy and her husband were talking with the festive air peculiar to those who are willing to be noticed and conscious that their wish is being gratified.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Almost the first persons at the theatre on whom Selma's eyes rested were the Gregory Williamses.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They were in a box with two other people, and both Flossy and her husband were talking with the festive air peculiar to those who are willing to be noticed and conscious that their wish is being gratified.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Selma had never had a thorough look at him before, and she reflected that he was decidedly impressive and handsome.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They were in a box with two other people, and both Flossy and her husband were talking with the festive air peculiar to those who are willing to be noticed and conscious that their wish is being gratified.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Flossy wore a gay bonnet and a stylish frock, supplemented by a huge bunch of violets, and her husband's evening dress betrayed a slight exaggeration of the prevailing fashion in respect to his standing collar and necktie.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading Flossy wore a gay bonnet and a stylish frock, supplemented by a huge bunch of violets, and her husband's evening dress betrayed a slight exaggeration of the prevailing fashion in respect to his standing collar and necktie.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They were in a box with two other people, and both Flossy and her husband were talking with the festive air peculiar to those who are willing to be noticed and conscious that their wish is being gratified.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading They were in a box with two other people, and both Flossy and her husband were talking with the festive air peculiar to those who are willing to be noticed and conscious that their wish is being gratified.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Flossy wore a gay bonnet and a stylish frock, supplemented by a huge bunch of violets, and her husband's evening dress betrayed a slight exaggeration of the prevailing fashion in respect to his standing collar and necktie.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Flossy wore a gay bonnet and a stylish frock, supplemented by a huge bunch of violets, and her husband's evening dress betrayed a slight exaggeration of the prevailing fashion in respect to his standing collar and necktie.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading Flossy wore a gay bonnet and a stylish frock, supplemented by a huge bunch of violets, and her husband's evening dress betrayed a slight exaggeration of the prevailing fashion in respect to his standing collar and necktie.
intentionally conceived
From this reading They were in a box with two other people, and both Flossy and her husband were talking with the festive air peculiar to those who are willing to be noticed and conscious that their wish is being gratified.
curvedadjectiveUS /kɜːrvd/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading His face was full and pleasant, his mustache large and gracefully curved, and his figure manly.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Selma had never had a thorough look at him before, and she reflected that he was decidedly impressive and handsome.
put on clothes
From this reading Flossy wore a gay bonnet and a stylish frock, supplemented by a huge bunch of violets, and her husband's evening dress betrayed a slight exaggeration of the prevailing fashion in respect to his standing collar and necktie.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Flossy wore a gay bonnet and a stylish frock, supplemented by a huge bunch of violets, and her husband's evening dress betrayed a slight exaggeration of the prevailing fashion in respect to his standing collar and necktie.
exaggerationnounUS /ɪɡˌzædʒərˈeɪʃən/
extravagant exaggeration
From this reading Flossy wore a gay bonnet and a stylish frock, supplemented by a huge bunch of violets, and her husband's evening dress betrayed a slight exaggeration of the prevailing fashion in respect to his standing collar and necktie.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Almost the first persons at the theatre on whom Selma's eyes rested were the Gregory Williamses.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was full and pleasant, his mustache large and gracefully curved, and his figure manly.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Flossy wore a gay bonnet and a stylish frock, supplemented by a huge bunch of violets, and her husband's evening dress betrayed a slight exaggeration of the prevailing fashion in respect to his standing collar and necktie.
festiveadjectiveUS /ˈfestɪv/
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading They were in a box with two other people, and both Flossy and her husband were talking with the festive air peculiar to those who are willing to be noticed and conscious that their wish is being gratified.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading His face was full and pleasant, his mustache large and gracefully curved, and his figure manly.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Almost the first persons at the theatre on whom Selma's eyes rested were the Gregory Williamses.
Flossyadjective
like down or as soft as down
From this reading They were in a box with two other people, and both Flossy and her husband were talking with the festive air peculiar to those who are willing to be noticed and conscious that their wish is being gratified.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading Flossy wore a gay bonnet and a stylish frock, supplemented by a huge bunch of violets, and her husband's evening dress betrayed a slight exaggeration of the prevailing fashion in respect to his standing collar and necktie.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His face was full and pleasant, his mustache large and gracefully curved, and his figure manly.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Flossy wore a gay bonnet and a stylish frock, supplemented by a huge bunch of violets, and her husband's evening dress betrayed a slight exaggeration of the prevailing fashion in respect to his standing collar and necktie.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading His face was full and pleasant, his mustache large and gracefully curved, and his figure manly.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading They were in a box with two other people, and both Flossy and her husband were talking with the festive air peculiar to those who are willing to be noticed and conscious that their wish is being gratified.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading Almost the first persons at the theatre on whom Selma's eyes rested were the Gregory Williamses.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Selma had never had a thorough look at him before, and she reflected that he was decidedly impressive and handsome.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Selma had never had a thorough look at him before, and she reflected that he was decidedly impressive and handsome.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Selma had never had a thorough look at him before, and she reflected that he was decidedly impressive and handsome.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They were in a box with two other people, and both Flossy and her husband were talking with the festive air peculiar to those who are willing to be noticed and conscious that their wish is being gratified.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Selma had never had a thorough look at him before, and she reflected that he was decidedly impressive and handsome.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Flossy wore a gay bonnet and a stylish frock, supplemented by a huge bunch of violets, and her husband's evening dress betrayed a slight exaggeration of the prevailing fashion in respect to his standing collar and necktie.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Flossy wore a gay bonnet and a stylish frock, supplemented by a huge bunch of violets, and her husband's evening dress betrayed a slight exaggeration of the prevailing fashion in respect to his standing collar and necktie.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading They were in a box with two other people, and both Flossy and her husband were talking with the festive air peculiar to those who are willing to be noticed and conscious that their wish is being gratified.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Flossy wore a gay bonnet and a stylish frock, supplemented by a huge bunch of violets, and her husband's evening dress betrayed a slight exaggeration of the prevailing fashion in respect to his standing collar and necktie.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading Selma had never had a thorough look at him before, and she reflected that he was decidedly impressive and handsome.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were in a box with two other people, and both Flossy and her husband were talking with the festive air peculiar to those who are willing to be noticed and conscious that their wish is being gratified.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were in a box with two other people, and both Flossy and her husband were talking with the festive air peculiar to those who are willing to be noticed and conscious that their wish is being gratified.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His face was full and pleasant, his mustache large and gracefully curved, and his figure manly.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Selma had never had a thorough look at him before, and she reflected that he was decidedly impressive and handsome.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading His face was full and pleasant, his mustache large and gracefully curved, and his figure manly.
mustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading His face was full and pleasant, his mustache large and gracefully curved, and his figure manly.
necktienounUS /ˈnektaɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading Flossy wore a gay bonnet and a stylish frock, supplemented by a huge bunch of violets, and her husband's evening dress betrayed a slight exaggeration of the prevailing fashion in respect to his standing collar and necktie.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Selma had never had a thorough look at him before, and she reflected that he was decidedly impressive and handsome.
being perceived or observed
From this reading They were in a box with two other people, and both Flossy and her husband were talking with the festive air peculiar to those who are willing to be noticed and conscious that their wish is being gratified.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Flossy wore a gay bonnet and a stylish frock, supplemented by a huge bunch of violets, and her husband's evening dress betrayed a slight exaggeration of the prevailing fashion in respect to his standing collar and necktie.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Almost the first persons at the theatre on whom Selma's eyes rested were the Gregory Williamses.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They were in a box with two other people, and both Flossy and her husband were talking with the festive air peculiar to those who are willing to be noticed and conscious that their wish is being gratified.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading They were in a box with two other people, and both Flossy and her husband were talking with the festive air peculiar to those who are willing to be noticed and conscious that their wish is being gratified.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading They were in a box with two other people, and both Flossy and her husband were talking with the festive air peculiar to those who are willing to be noticed and conscious that their wish is being gratified.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Almost the first persons at the theatre on whom Selma's eyes rested were the Gregory Williamses.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading His face was full and pleasant, his mustache large and gracefully curved, and his figure manly.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading Flossy wore a gay bonnet and a stylish frock, supplemented by a huge bunch of violets, and her husband's evening dress betrayed a slight exaggeration of the prevailing fashion in respect to his standing collar and necktie.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Selma had never had a thorough look at him before, and she reflected that he was decidedly impressive and handsome.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Flossy wore a gay bonnet and a stylish frock, supplemented by a huge bunch of violets, and her husband's evening dress betrayed a slight exaggeration of the prevailing fashion in respect to his standing collar and necktie.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Almost the first persons at the theatre on whom Selma's eyes rested were the Gregory Williamses.
SelmanounUS /ˈselmə/
a town in central Alabama on the Alabama river; in 1965 it was the center of a drive to register Black voters
From this reading Selma had never had a thorough look at him before, and she reflected that he was decidedly impressive and handsome.
Selma's
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From this reading Almost the first persons at the theatre on whom Selma's eyes rested were the Gregory Williamses.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Selma had never had a thorough look at him before, and she reflected that he was decidedly impressive and handsome.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Flossy wore a gay bonnet and a stylish frock, supplemented by a huge bunch of violets, and her husband's evening dress betrayed a slight exaggeration of the prevailing fashion in respect to his standing collar and necktie.
having a supporting base
From this reading Flossy wore a gay bonnet and a stylish frock, supplemented by a huge bunch of violets, and her husband's evening dress betrayed a slight exaggeration of the prevailing fashion in respect to his standing collar and necktie.
stylishadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/
having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress
From this reading Flossy wore a gay bonnet and a stylish frock, supplemented by a huge bunch of violets, and her husband's evening dress betrayed a slight exaggeration of the prevailing fashion in respect to his standing collar and necktie.
supplementedverbUS /sʌpləmentɪd/
past form of “supplement” — add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
From this reading Flossy wore a gay bonnet and a stylish frock, supplemented by a huge bunch of violets, and her husband's evening dress betrayed a slight exaggeration of the prevailing fashion in respect to his standing collar and necktie.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading They were in a box with two other people, and both Flossy and her husband were talking with the festive air peculiar to those who are willing to be noticed and conscious that their wish is being gratified.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were in a box with two other people, and both Flossy and her husband were talking with the festive air peculiar to those who are willing to be noticed and conscious that their wish is being gratified.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Almost the first persons at the theatre on whom Selma's eyes rested were the Gregory Williamses.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Almost the first persons at the theatre on whom Selma's eyes rested were the Gregory Williamses.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were in a box with two other people, and both Flossy and her husband were talking with the festive air peculiar to those who are willing to be noticed and conscious that their wish is being gratified.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were in a box with two other people, and both Flossy and her husband were talking with the festive air peculiar to those who are willing to be noticed and conscious that their wish is being gratified.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading Selma had never had a thorough look at him before, and she reflected that he was decidedly impressive and handsome.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading They were in a box with two other people, and both Flossy and her husband were talking with the festive air peculiar to those who are willing to be noticed and conscious that their wish is being gratified.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were in a box with two other people, and both Flossy and her husband were talking with the festive air peculiar to those who are willing to be noticed and conscious that their wish is being gratified.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They were in a box with two other people, and both Flossy and her husband were talking with the festive air peculiar to those who are willing to be noticed and conscious that their wish is being gratified.
violetsnounUS /ˈvaɪələts/
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Flossy wore a gay bonnet and a stylish frock, supplemented by a huge bunch of violets, and her husband's evening dress betrayed a slight exaggeration of the prevailing fashion in respect to his standing collar and necktie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Selma had never had a thorough look at him before, and she reflected that he was decidedly impressive and handsome.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Almost the first persons at the theatre on whom Selma's eyes rested were the Gregory Williamses.
which person or people
From this reading They were in a box with two other people, and both Flossy and her husband were talking with the festive air peculiar to those who are willing to be noticed and conscious that their wish is being gratified.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Almost the first persons at the theatre on whom Selma's eyes rested were the Gregory Williamses.
Williamses
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From this reading Almost the first persons at the theatre on whom Selma's eyes rested were the Gregory Williamses.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading They were in a box with two other people, and both Flossy and her husband were talking with the festive air peculiar to those who are willing to be noticed and conscious that their wish is being gratified.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading They were in a box with two other people, and both Flossy and her husband were talking with the festive air peculiar to those who are willing to be noticed and conscious that their wish is being gratified.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were in a box with two other people, and both Flossy and her husband were talking with the festive air peculiar to those who are willing to be noticed and conscious that their wish is being gratified.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Flossy wore a gay bonnet and a stylish frock, supplemented by a huge bunch of violets, and her husband's evening dress betrayed a slight exaggeration of the prevailing fashion in respect to his standing collar and necktie.
