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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
action
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From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
all
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From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
almost
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From this reading Figuratively speaking, the vehicle was almost bursting with high spirits; the clatter of chaffing tongues was incessant, and, as some so-called “wit” had extinguished the lamp, semi-darkness promoted hilarity.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Joseline sat at the far end next to the Prince, who made a gallant attempt to hold and squeeze her hand, under the impression that she was Lady Boxhill--which endearments she forcibly returned by a sharp and vicious pinch.
attempt
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From this reading Joseline sat at the far end next to the Prince, who made a gallant attempt to hold and squeeze her hand, under the impression that she was Lady Boxhill--which endearments she forcibly returned by a sharp and vicious pinch.
ball
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From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
Boxhill
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From this reading Joseline sat at the far end next to the Prince, who made a gallant attempt to hold and squeeze her hand, under the impression that she was Lady Boxhill--which endearments she forcibly returned by a sharp and vicious pinch.
bursting
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From this reading Figuratively speaking, the vehicle was almost bursting with high spirits; the clatter of chaffing tongues was incessant, and, as some so-called “wit” had extinguished the lamp, semi-darkness promoted hilarity.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Joseline sat at the far end next to the Prince, who made a gallant attempt to hold and squeeze her hand, under the impression that she was Lady Boxhill--which endearments she forcibly returned by a sharp and vicious pinch.
carried
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From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
chaffing
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From this reading Figuratively speaking, the vehicle was almost bursting with high spirits; the clatter of chaffing tongues was incessant, and, as some so-called “wit” had extinguished the lamp, semi-darkness promoted hilarity.
clatter
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From this reading Figuratively speaking, the vehicle was almost bursting with high spirits; the clatter of chaffing tongues was incessant, and, as some so-called “wit” had extinguished the lamp, semi-darkness promoted hilarity.
Colonel
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From this reading “Will you give me a dance, Lady Joe?” said Colonel Wildairs, who was her _vis-à-vis_.
conversation
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From this reading Now and then she was drawn into the conversation, and forced to reply to questions.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
dance
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From this reading “Will you give me a dance, Lady Joe?” said Colonel Wildairs, who was her _vis-à-vis_.
drawn
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From this reading Now and then she was drawn into the conversation, and forced to reply to questions.
en
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From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
end
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From this reading Joseline sat at the far end next to the Prince, who made a gallant attempt to hold and squeeze her hand, under the impression that she was Lady Boxhill--which endearments she forcibly returned by a sharp and vicious pinch.
endearments
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From this reading Joseline sat at the far end next to the Prince, who made a gallant attempt to hold and squeeze her hand, under the impression that she was Lady Boxhill--which endearments she forcibly returned by a sharp and vicious pinch.
excuses
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From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
extinguished
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From this reading Figuratively speaking, the vehicle was almost bursting with high spirits; the clatter of chaffing tongues was incessant, and, as some so-called “wit” had extinguished the lamp, semi-darkness promoted hilarity.
far
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From this reading Joseline sat at the far end next to the Prince, who made a gallant attempt to hold and squeeze her hand, under the impression that she was Lady Boxhill--which endearments she forcibly returned by a sharp and vicious pinch.
fast
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From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
Figuratively
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From this reading Figuratively speaking, the vehicle was almost bursting with high spirits; the clatter of chaffing tongues was incessant, and, as some so-called “wit” had extinguished the lamp, semi-darkness promoted hilarity.
fine
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From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
forced
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From this reading Now and then she was drawn into the conversation, and forced to reply to questions.
forcibly
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From this reading Joseline sat at the far end next to the Prince, who made a gallant attempt to hold and squeeze her hand, under the impression that she was Lady Boxhill--which endearments she forcibly returned by a sharp and vicious pinch.
found
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From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
gallant
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From this reading Joseline sat at the far end next to the Prince, who made a gallant attempt to hold and squeeze her hand, under the impression that she was Lady Boxhill--which endearments she forcibly returned by a sharp and vicious pinch.
give
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From this reading “Will you give me a dance, Lady Joe?” said Colonel Wildairs, who was her _vis-à-vis_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Figuratively speaking, the vehicle was almost bursting with high spirits; the clatter of chaffing tongues was incessant, and, as some so-called “wit” had extinguished the lamp, semi-darkness promoted hilarity.
Hamptons
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From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
hand
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From this reading Joseline sat at the far end next to the Prince, who made a gallant attempt to hold and squeeze her hand, under the impression that she was Lady Boxhill--which endearments she forcibly returned by a sharp and vicious pinch.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
high
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From this reading Figuratively speaking, the vehicle was almost bursting with high spirits; the clatter of chaffing tongues was incessant, and, as some so-called “wit” had extinguished the lamp, semi-darkness promoted hilarity.
hilarity
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From this reading Figuratively speaking, the vehicle was almost bursting with high spirits; the clatter of chaffing tongues was incessant, and, as some so-called “wit” had extinguished the lamp, semi-darkness promoted hilarity.
hold
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From this reading Joseline sat at the far end next to the Prince, who made a gallant attempt to hold and squeeze her hand, under the impression that she was Lady Boxhill--which endearments she forcibly returned by a sharp and vicious pinch.
impression
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From this reading Joseline sat at the far end next to the Prince, who made a gallant attempt to hold and squeeze her hand, under the impression that she was Lady Boxhill--which endearments she forcibly returned by a sharp and vicious pinch.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
incessant
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From this reading Figuratively speaking, the vehicle was almost bursting with high spirits; the clatter of chaffing tongues was incessant, and, as some so-called “wit” had extinguished the lamp, semi-darkness promoted hilarity.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
Joe
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From this reading “Will you give me a dance, Lady Joe?” said Colonel Wildairs, who was her _vis-à-vis_.
Joseline
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From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
Lady
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From this reading Joseline sat at the far end next to the Prince, who made a gallant attempt to hold and squeeze her hand, under the impression that she was Lady Boxhill--which endearments she forcibly returned by a sharp and vicious pinch.
lamp
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From this reading Figuratively speaking, the vehicle was almost bursting with high spirits; the clatter of chaffing tongues was incessant, and, as some so-called “wit” had extinguished the lamp, semi-darkness promoted hilarity.
made
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From this reading Joseline sat at the far end next to the Prince, who made a gallant attempt to hold and squeeze her hand, under the impression that she was Lady Boxhill--which endearments she forcibly returned by a sharp and vicious pinch.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Will you give me a dance, Lady Joe?” said Colonel Wildairs, who was her _vis-à-vis_.
next
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From this reading Joseline sat at the far end next to the Prince, who made a gallant attempt to hold and squeeze her hand, under the impression that she was Lady Boxhill--which endearments she forcibly returned by a sharp and vicious pinch.
Now
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From this reading Now and then she was drawn into the conversation, and forced to reply to questions.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
omnibus
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From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
others
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From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
packed
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From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
pair
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From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
pinch
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From this reading Joseline sat at the far end next to the Prince, who made a gallant attempt to hold and squeeze her hand, under the impression that she was Lady Boxhill--which endearments she forcibly returned by a sharp and vicious pinch.
pleadings
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From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
Prince
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From this reading Joseline sat at the far end next to the Prince, who made a gallant attempt to hold and squeeze her hand, under the impression that she was Lady Boxhill--which endearments she forcibly returned by a sharp and vicious pinch.
promoted
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From this reading Figuratively speaking, the vehicle was almost bursting with high spirits; the clatter of chaffing tongues was incessant, and, as some so-called “wit” had extinguished the lamp, semi-darkness promoted hilarity.
protestations
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From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
questions
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From this reading Now and then she was drawn into the conversation, and forced to reply to questions.
reply
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From this reading Now and then she was drawn into the conversation, and forced to reply to questions.
returned
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From this reading Joseline sat at the far end next to the Prince, who made a gallant attempt to hold and squeeze her hand, under the impression that she was Lady Boxhill--which endearments she forcibly returned by a sharp and vicious pinch.
route
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From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
said
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From this reading “Will you give me a dance, Lady Joe?” said Colonel Wildairs, who was her _vis-à-vis_.
sat
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From this reading Joseline sat at the far end next to the Prince, who made a gallant attempt to hold and squeeze her hand, under the impression that she was Lady Boxhill--which endearments she forcibly returned by a sharp and vicious pinch.
scene
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From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
semi-darkness
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From this reading Figuratively speaking, the vehicle was almost bursting with high spirits; the clatter of chaffing tongues was incessant, and, as some so-called “wit” had extinguished the lamp, semi-darkness promoted hilarity.
seven
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From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
sharp
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From this reading Joseline sat at the far end next to the Prince, who made a gallant attempt to hold and squeeze her hand, under the impression that she was Lady Boxhill--which endearments she forcibly returned by a sharp and vicious pinch.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Joseline sat at the far end next to the Prince, who made a gallant attempt to hold and squeeze her hand, under the impression that she was Lady Boxhill--which endearments she forcibly returned by a sharp and vicious pinch.
so-called
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From this reading Figuratively speaking, the vehicle was almost bursting with high spirits; the clatter of chaffing tongues was incessant, and, as some so-called “wit” had extinguished the lamp, semi-darkness promoted hilarity.
some
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From this reading Figuratively speaking, the vehicle was almost bursting with high spirits; the clatter of chaffing tongues was incessant, and, as some so-called “wit” had extinguished the lamp, semi-darkness promoted hilarity.
speaking
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From this reading Figuratively speaking, the vehicle was almost bursting with high spirits; the clatter of chaffing tongues was incessant, and, as some so-called “wit” had extinguished the lamp, semi-darkness promoted hilarity.
spirits
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From this reading Figuratively speaking, the vehicle was almost bursting with high spirits; the clatter of chaffing tongues was incessant, and, as some so-called “wit” had extinguished the lamp, semi-darkness promoted hilarity.
spite
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From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
squeeze
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From this reading Joseline sat at the far end next to the Prince, who made a gallant attempt to hold and squeeze her hand, under the impression that she was Lady Boxhill--which endearments she forcibly returned by a sharp and vicious pinch.
steppers
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From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
take
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From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Joseline sat at the far end next to the Prince, who made a gallant attempt to hold and squeeze her hand, under the impression that she was Lady Boxhill--which endearments she forcibly returned by a sharp and vicious pinch.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
then
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From this reading Now and then she was drawn into the conversation, and forced to reply to questions.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
tongues
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From this reading Figuratively speaking, the vehicle was almost bursting with high spirits; the clatter of chaffing tongues was incessant, and, as some so-called “wit” had extinguished the lamp, semi-darkness promoted hilarity.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Joseline sat at the far end next to the Prince, who made a gallant attempt to hold and squeeze her hand, under the impression that she was Lady Boxhill--which endearments she forcibly returned by a sharp and vicious pinch.
vehicle
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From this reading Figuratively speaking, the vehicle was almost bursting with high spirits; the clatter of chaffing tongues was incessant, and, as some so-called “wit” had extinguished the lamp, semi-darkness promoted hilarity.
vicious
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From this reading Joseline sat at the far end next to the Prince, who made a gallant attempt to hold and squeeze her hand, under the impression that she was Lady Boxhill--which endearments she forcibly returned by a sharp and vicious pinch.
vis-à-vis
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From this reading “Will you give me a dance, Lady Joe?” said Colonel Wildairs, who was her _vis-à-vis_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Figuratively speaking, the vehicle was almost bursting with high spirits; the clatter of chaffing tongues was incessant, and, as some so-called “wit” had extinguished the lamp, semi-darkness promoted hilarity.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Joseline sat at the far end next to the Prince, who made a gallant attempt to hold and squeeze her hand, under the impression that she was Lady Boxhill--which endearments she forcibly returned by a sharp and vicious pinch.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Joseline sat at the far end next to the Prince, who made a gallant attempt to hold and squeeze her hand, under the impression that she was Lady Boxhill--which endearments she forcibly returned by a sharp and vicious pinch.
Wildairs
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From this reading “Will you give me a dance, Lady Joe?” said Colonel Wildairs, who was her _vis-à-vis_.
Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Will you give me a dance, Lady Joe?” said Colonel Wildairs, who was her _vis-à-vis_.
wit
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From this reading Figuratively speaking, the vehicle was almost bursting with high spirits; the clatter of chaffing tongues was incessant, and, as some so-called “wit” had extinguished the lamp, semi-darkness promoted hilarity.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In spite of all her excuses, protestations, and pleadings, Joseline found herself _en route_ to the Hamptons’ ball, packed into the omnibus along with seven others, and being carried to the scene of action as fast as a pair of fine steppers could take her.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Will you give me a dance, Lady Joe?” said Colonel Wildairs, who was her _vis-à-vis_.
