adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Pouncing upon the eldest gentleman of the party, she dragged him from his ambush, while the others also entered.
ambushverbUS /ˈæmbʊʃ/
wait in hiding to attack
From this reading Pouncing upon the eldest gentleman of the party, she dragged him from his ambush, while the others also entered.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading They were evidently frequent and favored visitors, and had motioned the old colored waiter not to announce them, and he reluctantly obeyed.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading For a moment they feasted their eyes on the scene, as the two girls, with twining arms and many innovations on the regular step, whirled through the rooms, and then Zell's quick eye detected them.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The brilliant notes of the piano and the rustle of their silks had rendered them oblivious to the fact that the door-bell had rung twice, and that three gentlemen were peering curiously through the half-open door.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
city-bredadjective
being or having the customs or manners or dress of a city person
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading They were evidently frequent and favored visitors, and had motioned the old colored waiter not to announce them, and he reluctantly obeyed.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading The brilliant notes of the piano and the rustle of their silks had rendered them oblivious to the fact that the door-bell had rung twice, and that three gentlemen were peering curiously through the half-open door.
dazzleverbUS /ˈdæzəl/
to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading For a moment they feasted their eyes on the scene, as the two girls, with twining arms and many innovations on the regular step, whirled through the rooms, and then Zell's quick eye detected them.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The brilliant notes of the piano and the rustle of their silks had rendered them oblivious to the fact that the door-bell had rung twice, and that three gentlemen were peering curiously through the half-open door.
door-bell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The brilliant notes of the piano and the rustle of their silks had rendered them oblivious to the fact that the door-bell had rung twice, and that three gentlemen were peering curiously through the half-open door.
draggedverbUS /dræɡd/
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Pouncing upon the eldest gentleman of the party, she dragged him from his ambush, while the others also entered.
Edith
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading Pouncing upon the eldest gentleman of the party, she dragged him from his ambush, while the others also entered.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Pouncing upon the eldest gentleman of the party, she dragged him from his ambush, while the others also entered.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading They were evidently frequent and favored visitors, and had motioned the old colored waiter not to announce them, and he reluctantly obeyed.
exuberantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading For a moment they feasted their eyes on the scene, as the two girls, with twining arms and many innovations on the regular step, whirled through the rooms, and then Zell's quick eye detected them.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading For a moment they feasted their eyes on the scene, as the two girls, with twining arms and many innovations on the regular step, whirled through the rooms, and then Zell's quick eye detected them.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The brilliant notes of the piano and the rustle of their silks had rendered them oblivious to the fact that the door-bell had rung twice, and that three gentlemen were peering curiously through the half-open door.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading They were evidently frequent and favored visitors, and had motioned the old colored waiter not to announce them, and he reluctantly obeyed.
feastedverbUS /ˈfiːstɪd/
past form of “feast” — partake in a feast or banquet
From this reading For a moment they feasted their eyes on the scene, as the two girls, with twining arms and many innovations on the regular step, whirled through the rooms, and then Zell's quick eye detected them.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment they feasted their eyes on the scene, as the two girls, with twining arms and many innovations on the regular step, whirled through the rooms, and then Zell's quick eye detected them.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading They were evidently frequent and favored visitors, and had motioned the old colored waiter not to announce them, and he reluctantly obeyed.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Pouncing upon the eldest gentleman of the party, she dragged him from his ambush, while the others also entered.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading Pouncing upon the eldest gentleman of the party, she dragged him from his ambush, while the others also entered.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The brilliant notes of the piano and the rustle of their silks had rendered them oblivious to the fact that the door-bell had rung twice, and that three gentlemen were peering curiously through the half-open door.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading For a moment they feasted their eyes on the scene, as the two girls, with twining arms and many innovations on the regular step, whirled through the rooms, and then Zell's quick eye detected them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The brilliant notes of the piano and the rustle of their silks had rendered them oblivious to the fact that the door-bell had rung twice, and that three gentlemen were peering curiously through the half-open door.
half-open
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The brilliant notes of the piano and the rustle of their silks had rendered them oblivious to the fact that the door-bell had rung twice, and that three gentlemen were peering curiously through the half-open door.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were evidently frequent and favored visitors, and had motioned the old colored waiter not to announce them, and he reluctantly obeyed.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pouncing upon the eldest gentleman of the party, she dragged him from his ambush, while the others also entered.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pouncing upon the eldest gentleman of the party, she dragged him from his ambush, while the others also entered.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
innovationsnounUS /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “innovation” — a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation
From this reading For a moment they feasted their eyes on the scene, as the two girls, with twining arms and many innovations on the regular step, whirled through the rooms, and then Zell's quick eye detected them.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading For a moment they feasted their eyes on the scene, as the two girls, with twining arms and many innovations on the regular step, whirled through the rooms, and then Zell's quick eye detected them.
MENnounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment they feasted their eyes on the scene, as the two girls, with twining arms and many innovations on the regular step, whirled through the rooms, and then Zell's quick eye detected them.
motionedverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənd/
past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading They were evidently frequent and favored visitors, and had motioned the old colored waiter not to announce them, and he reluctantly obeyed.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were evidently frequent and favored visitors, and had motioned the old colored waiter not to announce them, and he reluctantly obeyed.
notesnounUS /noʊts/
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading The brilliant notes of the piano and the rustle of their silks had rendered them oblivious to the fact that the door-bell had rung twice, and that three gentlemen were peering curiously through the half-open door.
obeyedverbUS /oʊˈbeɪd/
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading They were evidently frequent and favored visitors, and had motioned the old colored waiter not to announce them, and he reluctantly obeyed.
obliviousadjectiveUS /əˈblɪviəs/
(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of
From this reading The brilliant notes of the piano and the rustle of their silks had rendered them oblivious to the fact that the door-bell had rung twice, and that three gentlemen were peering curiously through the half-open door.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The brilliant notes of the piano and the rustle of their silks had rendered them oblivious to the fact that the door-bell had rung twice, and that three gentlemen were peering curiously through the half-open door.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They were evidently frequent and favored visitors, and had motioned the old colored waiter not to announce them, and he reluctantly obeyed.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For a moment they feasted their eyes on the scene, as the two girls, with twining arms and many innovations on the regular step, whirled through the rooms, and then Zell's quick eye detected them.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pouncing upon the eldest gentleman of the party, she dragged him from his ambush, while the others also entered.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Pouncing upon the eldest gentleman of the party, she dragged him from his ambush, while the others also entered.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading The brilliant notes of the piano and the rustle of their silks had rendered them oblivious to the fact that the door-bell had rung twice, and that three gentlemen were peering curiously through the half-open door.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading The brilliant notes of the piano and the rustle of their silks had rendered them oblivious to the fact that the door-bell had rung twice, and that three gentlemen were peering curiously through the half-open door.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
PouncingverbUS /ˈpaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “pounce” — move down on as if in an attack
From this reading Pouncing upon the eldest gentleman of the party, she dragged him from his ambush, while the others also entered.
pyrotechnicsnounUS /ˌpaɪroʊˈteknɪks/
(music) brilliance of display (as in the performance of music)
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading For a moment they feasted their eyes on the scene, as the two girls, with twining arms and many innovations on the regular step, whirled through the rooms, and then Zell's quick eye detected them.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading For a moment they feasted their eyes on the scene, as the two girls, with twining arms and many innovations on the regular step, whirled through the rooms, and then Zell's quick eye detected them.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading They were evidently frequent and favored visitors, and had motioned the old colored waiter not to announce them, and he reluctantly obeyed.
renderedverbUS /ˈrendərd/
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The brilliant notes of the piano and the rustle of their silks had rendered them oblivious to the fact that the door-bell had rung twice, and that three gentlemen were peering curiously through the half-open door.
rompnounUS /rɑːmp/
an easy victory
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading For a moment they feasted their eyes on the scene, as the two girls, with twining arms and many innovations on the regular step, whirled through the rooms, and then Zell's quick eye detected them.
rungnounUS /rʌŋ/
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading The brilliant notes of the piano and the rustle of their silks had rendered them oblivious to the fact that the door-bell had rung twice, and that three gentlemen were peering curiously through the half-open door.
rustleverbUS /ˈrʌsəl/
make a dry crackling sound
From this reading The brilliant notes of the piano and the rustle of their silks had rendered them oblivious to the fact that the door-bell had rung twice, and that three gentlemen were peering curiously through the half-open door.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading For a moment they feasted their eyes on the scene, as the two girls, with twining arms and many innovations on the regular step, whirled through the rooms, and then Zell's quick eye detected them.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pouncing upon the eldest gentleman of the party, she dragged him from his ambush, while the others also entered.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
silksnounUS /sɪlks/
the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable
From this reading The brilliant notes of the piano and the rustle of their silks had rendered them oblivious to the fact that the door-bell had rung twice, and that three gentlemen were peering curiously through the half-open door.
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading For a moment they feasted their eyes on the scene, as the two girls, with twining arms and many innovations on the regular step, whirled through the rooms, and then Zell's quick eye detected them.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The brilliant notes of the piano and the rustle of their silks had rendered them oblivious to the fact that the door-bell had rung twice, and that three gentlemen were peering curiously through the half-open door.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For a moment they feasted their eyes on the scene, as the two girls, with twining arms and many innovations on the regular step, whirled through the rooms, and then Zell's quick eye detected them.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were evidently frequent and favored visitors, and had motioned the old colored waiter not to announce them, and he reluctantly obeyed.
THREEnounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The brilliant notes of the piano and the rustle of their silks had rendered them oblivious to the fact that the door-bell had rung twice, and that three gentlemen were peering curiously through the half-open door.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
twiceadverbUS /twaɪs/
two times
From this reading The brilliant notes of the piano and the rustle of their silks had rendered them oblivious to the fact that the door-bell had rung twice, and that three gentlemen were peering curiously through the half-open door.
twiningverbUS /ˈtwaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “twine” — spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading For a moment they feasted their eyes on the scene, as the two girls, with twining arms and many innovations on the regular step, whirled through the rooms, and then Zell's quick eye detected them.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For a moment they feasted their eyes on the scene, as the two girls, with twining arms and many innovations on the regular step, whirled through the rooms, and then Zell's quick eye detected them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Pouncing upon the eldest gentleman of the party, she dragged him from his ambush, while the others also entered.
visitorsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading They were evidently frequent and favored visitors, and had motioned the old colored waiter not to announce them, and he reluctantly obeyed.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading They were evidently frequent and favored visitors, and had motioned the old colored waiter not to announce them, and he reluctantly obeyed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading For a moment they feasted their eyes on the scene, as the two girls, with twining arms and many innovations on the regular step, whirled through the rooms, and then Zell's quick eye detected them.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading For a moment they feasted their eyes on the scene, as the two girls, with twining arms and many innovations on the regular step, whirled through the rooms, and then Zell's quick eye detected them.
workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
Zell
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From this reading THREE MEN While Mrs. Allen was planning the social pyrotechnics that should dazzle the fashionable world, Edith and Zell were working off their exuberant spirits in the manner described in the last chapter, which was as natural to their city-bred feet as a wild romp is to a country girl.
Zell's
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From this reading For a moment they feasted their eyes on the scene, as the two girls, with twining arms and many innovations on the regular step, whirled through the rooms, and then Zell's quick eye detected them.
