used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every one who was any one--and indeed not a few nobodies--were bidden as guests; Mrs. Woolcock liked to see her rooms crammed to suffocation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Every one who was any one--and indeed not a few nobodies--were bidden as guests; Mrs. Woolcock liked to see her rooms crammed to suffocation.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading No expense was spared--the arrangements were made on a lavish scale.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Every one who was any one--and indeed not a few nobodies--were bidden as guests; Mrs. Woolcock liked to see her rooms crammed to suffocation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading On this occasion the extra waiters and other luxuries were imported from London by special train, and a carefully selected house-party provided the bride-elect with a ready-made court that intervened between the future peeress and the vulgar herd.
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading Every one who was any one--and indeed not a few nobodies--were bidden as guests; Mrs. Woolcock liked to see her rooms crammed to suffocation.
bride-elect
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From this reading On this occasion the extra waiters and other luxuries were imported from London by special train, and a carefully selected house-party provided the bride-elect with a ready-made court that intervened between the future peeress and the vulgar herd.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Dancing took place in the great drawing-room (in old days it was called the White Saloon), and through its wide, open windows humble spectators--such as coachmen and chauffeurs--were at liberty to look on, to wonder, and to criticise.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading On this occasion the extra waiters and other luxuries were imported from London by special train, and a carefully selected house-party provided the bride-elect with a ready-made court that intervened between the future peeress and the vulgar herd.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
chauffeursnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːrz/
plural of “chauffeur” — a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading Dancing took place in the great drawing-room (in old days it was called the White Saloon), and through its wide, open windows humble spectators--such as coachmen and chauffeurs--were at liberty to look on, to wonder, and to criticise.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
coachmen
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From this reading Dancing took place in the great drawing-room (in old days it was called the White Saloon), and through its wide, open windows humble spectators--such as coachmen and chauffeurs--were at liberty to look on, to wonder, and to criticise.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading On this occasion the extra waiters and other luxuries were imported from London by special train, and a carefully selected house-party provided the bride-elect with a ready-made court that intervened between the future peeress and the vulgar herd.
crammedverbUS /kræmd/
inflected form of “cram” — crowd or pack to capacity
From this reading Every one who was any one--and indeed not a few nobodies--were bidden as guests; Mrs. Woolcock liked to see her rooms crammed to suffocation.
criticiseverb
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
From this reading Dancing took place in the great drawing-room (in old days it was called the White Saloon), and through its wide, open windows humble spectators--such as coachmen and chauffeurs--were at liberty to look on, to wonder, and to criticise.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Dancing took place in the great drawing-room (in old days it was called the White Saloon), and through its wide, open windows humble spectators--such as coachmen and chauffeurs--were at liberty to look on, to wonder, and to criticise.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Dancing took place in the great drawing-room (in old days it was called the White Saloon), and through its wide, open windows humble spectators--such as coachmen and chauffeurs--were at liberty to look on, to wonder, and to criticise.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
drawing-room
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From this reading Dancing took place in the great drawing-room (in old days it was called the White Saloon), and through its wide, open windows humble spectators--such as coachmen and chauffeurs--were at liberty to look on, to wonder, and to criticise.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one who was any one--and indeed not a few nobodies--were bidden as guests; Mrs. Woolcock liked to see her rooms crammed to suffocation.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading No expense was spared--the arrangements were made on a lavish scale.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading On this occasion the extra waiters and other luxuries were imported from London by special train, and a carefully selected house-party provided the bride-elect with a ready-made court that intervened between the future peeress and the vulgar herd.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Every one who was any one--and indeed not a few nobodies--were bidden as guests; Mrs. Woolcock liked to see her rooms crammed to suffocation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On this occasion the extra waiters and other luxuries were imported from London by special train, and a carefully selected house-party provided the bride-elect with a ready-made court that intervened between the future peeress and the vulgar herd.
yet to be or coming
From this reading On this occasion the extra waiters and other luxuries were imported from London by special train, and a carefully selected house-party provided the bride-elect with a ready-made court that intervened between the future peeress and the vulgar herd.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Dancing took place in the great drawing-room (in old days it was called the White Saloon), and through its wide, open windows humble spectators--such as coachmen and chauffeurs--were at liberty to look on, to wonder, and to criticise.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Every one who was any one--and indeed not a few nobodies--were bidden as guests; Mrs. Woolcock liked to see her rooms crammed to suffocation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading On this occasion the extra waiters and other luxuries were imported from London by special train, and a carefully selected house-party provided the bride-elect with a ready-made court that intervened between the future peeress and the vulgar herd.
house-party
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From this reading On this occasion the extra waiters and other luxuries were imported from London by special train, and a carefully selected house-party provided the bride-elect with a ready-made court that intervened between the future peeress and the vulgar herd.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Dancing took place in the great drawing-room (in old days it was called the White Saloon), and through its wide, open windows humble spectators--such as coachmen and chauffeurs--were at liberty to look on, to wonder, and to criticise.
importedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtɪd/
used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source
From this reading On this occasion the extra waiters and other luxuries were imported from London by special train, and a carefully selected house-party provided the bride-elect with a ready-made court that intervened between the future peeress and the vulgar herd.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Every one who was any one--and indeed not a few nobodies--were bidden as guests; Mrs. Woolcock liked to see her rooms crammed to suffocation.
intervenedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnd/
past form of “intervene” — get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
From this reading On this occasion the extra waiters and other luxuries were imported from London by special train, and a carefully selected house-party provided the bride-elect with a ready-made court that intervened between the future peeress and the vulgar herd.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dancing took place in the great drawing-room (in old days it was called the White Saloon), and through its wide, open windows humble spectators--such as coachmen and chauffeurs--were at liberty to look on, to wonder, and to criticise.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Dancing took place in the great drawing-room (in old days it was called the White Saloon), and through its wide, open windows humble spectators--such as coachmen and chauffeurs--were at liberty to look on, to wonder, and to criticise.
lavishadjectiveUS /ˈlævɪʃ/
very generous
From this reading No expense was spared--the arrangements were made on a lavish scale.
lethargicadjectiveUS /ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk/
deficient in alertness or activity
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Dancing took place in the great drawing-room (in old days it was called the White Saloon), and through its wide, open windows humble spectators--such as coachmen and chauffeurs--were at liberty to look on, to wonder, and to criticise.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Every one who was any one--and indeed not a few nobodies--were bidden as guests; Mrs. Woolcock liked to see her rooms crammed to suffocation.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading On this occasion the extra waiters and other luxuries were imported from London by special train, and a carefully selected house-party provided the bride-elect with a ready-made court that intervened between the future peeress and the vulgar herd.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Dancing took place in the great drawing-room (in old days it was called the White Saloon), and through its wide, open windows humble spectators--such as coachmen and chauffeurs--were at liberty to look on, to wonder, and to criticise.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
Lowestoff
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From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading On this occasion the extra waiters and other luxuries were imported from London by special train, and a carefully selected house-party provided the bride-elect with a ready-made court that intervened between the future peeress and the vulgar herd.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading No expense was spared--the arrangements were made on a lavish scale.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
not any; not one
From this reading No expense was spared--the arrangements were made on a lavish scale.
nobodiesnounUS /ˈnoʊbɑːdiːz/
plural of “nobody” — a person of no influence
From this reading Every one who was any one--and indeed not a few nobodies--were bidden as guests; Mrs. Woolcock liked to see her rooms crammed to suffocation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Every one who was any one--and indeed not a few nobodies--were bidden as guests; Mrs. Woolcock liked to see her rooms crammed to suffocation.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On this occasion the extra waiters and other luxuries were imported from London by special train, and a carefully selected house-party provided the bride-elect with a ready-made court that intervened between the future peeress and the vulgar herd.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Dancing took place in the great drawing-room (in old days it was called the White Saloon), and through its wide, open windows humble spectators--such as coachmen and chauffeurs--were at liberty to look on, to wonder, and to criticise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No expense was spared--the arrangements were made on a lavish scale.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one who was any one--and indeed not a few nobodies--were bidden as guests; Mrs. Woolcock liked to see her rooms crammed to suffocation.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Dancing took place in the great drawing-room (in old days it was called the White Saloon), and through its wide, open windows humble spectators--such as coachmen and chauffeurs--were at liberty to look on, to wonder, and to criticise.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On this occasion the extra waiters and other luxuries were imported from London by special train, and a carefully selected house-party provided the bride-elect with a ready-made court that intervened between the future peeress and the vulgar herd.
Ottinge
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From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
outbreaknounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
peeressnoun
a woman of the peerage in Britain
From this reading On this occasion the extra waiters and other luxuries were imported from London by special train, and a carefully selected house-party provided the bride-elect with a ready-made court that intervened between the future peeress and the vulgar herd.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Dancing took place in the great drawing-room (in old days it was called the White Saloon), and through its wide, open windows humble spectators--such as coachmen and chauffeurs--were at liberty to look on, to wonder, and to criticise.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading On this occasion the extra waiters and other luxuries were imported from London by special train, and a carefully selected house-party provided the bride-elect with a ready-made court that intervened between the future peeress and the vulgar herd.
ready-madeadjective
made for purchase and immediate use
From this reading On this occasion the extra waiters and other luxuries were imported from London by special train, and a carefully selected house-party provided the bride-elect with a ready-made court that intervened between the future peeress and the vulgar herd.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Every one who was any one--and indeed not a few nobodies--were bidden as guests; Mrs. Woolcock liked to see her rooms crammed to suffocation.
SaloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Dancing took place in the great drawing-room (in old days it was called the White Saloon), and through its wide, open windows humble spectators--such as coachmen and chauffeurs--were at liberty to look on, to wonder, and to criticise.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading No expense was spared--the arrangements were made on a lavish scale.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Every one who was any one--and indeed not a few nobodies--were bidden as guests; Mrs. Woolcock liked to see her rooms crammed to suffocation.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading On this occasion the extra waiters and other luxuries were imported from London by special train, and a carefully selected house-party provided the bride-elect with a ready-made court that intervened between the future peeress and the vulgar herd.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading No expense was spared--the arrangements were made on a lavish scale.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading On this occasion the extra waiters and other luxuries were imported from London by special train, and a carefully selected house-party provided the bride-elect with a ready-made court that intervened between the future peeress and the vulgar herd.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Dancing took place in the great drawing-room (in old days it was called the White Saloon), and through its wide, open windows humble spectators--such as coachmen and chauffeurs--were at liberty to look on, to wonder, and to criticise.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Dancing took place in the great drawing-room (in old days it was called the White Saloon), and through its wide, open windows humble spectators--such as coachmen and chauffeurs--were at liberty to look on, to wonder, and to criticise.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
suffocationnounUS /ˌsʌfəˈkeɪʃən/
killing by depriving of oxygen
From this reading Every one who was any one--and indeed not a few nobodies--were bidden as guests; Mrs. Woolcock liked to see her rooms crammed to suffocation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On this occasion the extra waiters and other luxuries were imported from London by special train, and a carefully selected house-party provided the bride-elect with a ready-made court that intervened between the future peeress and the vulgar herd.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this occasion the extra waiters and other luxuries were imported from London by special train, and a carefully selected house-party provided the bride-elect with a ready-made court that intervened between the future peeress and the vulgar herd.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Dancing took place in the great drawing-room (in old days it was called the White Saloon), and through its wide, open windows humble spectators--such as coachmen and chauffeurs--were at liberty to look on, to wonder, and to criticise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Dancing took place in the great drawing-room (in old days it was called the White Saloon), and through its wide, open windows humble spectators--such as coachmen and chauffeurs--were at liberty to look on, to wonder, and to criticise.
create by training and teaching
From this reading On this occasion the extra waiters and other luxuries were imported from London by special train, and a carefully selected house-party provided the bride-elect with a ready-made court that intervened between the future peeress and the vulgar herd.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading On this occasion the extra waiters and other luxuries were imported from London by special train, and a carefully selected house-party provided the bride-elect with a ready-made court that intervened between the future peeress and the vulgar herd.
waitersnounUS /ˈweɪtərz/
plural of “waiter” — a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading On this occasion the extra waiters and other luxuries were imported from London by special train, and a carefully selected house-party provided the bride-elect with a ready-made court that intervened between the future peeress and the vulgar herd.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Every one who was any one--and indeed not a few nobodies--were bidden as guests; Mrs. Woolcock liked to see her rooms crammed to suffocation.
Westmere
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From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
a Caucasian
From this reading Dancing took place in the great drawing-room (in old days it was called the White Saloon), and through its wide, open windows humble spectators--such as coachmen and chauffeurs--were at liberty to look on, to wonder, and to criticise.
which person or people
From this reading Every one who was any one--and indeed not a few nobodies--were bidden as guests; Mrs. Woolcock liked to see her rooms crammed to suffocation.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Dancing took place in the great drawing-room (in old days it was called the White Saloon), and through its wide, open windows humble spectators--such as coachmen and chauffeurs--were at liberty to look on, to wonder, and to criticise.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Dancing took place in the great drawing-room (in old days it was called the White Saloon), and through its wide, open windows humble spectators--such as coachmen and chauffeurs--were at liberty to look on, to wonder, and to criticise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On this occasion the extra waiters and other luxuries were imported from London by special train, and a carefully selected house-party provided the bride-elect with a ready-made court that intervened between the future peeress and the vulgar herd.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Dancing took place in the great drawing-room (in old days it was called the White Saloon), and through its wide, open windows humble spectators--such as coachmen and chauffeurs--were at liberty to look on, to wonder, and to criticise.
Woolcock
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From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH There had been an outbreak of festivities in the neighbourhood of lethargic Ottinge; the climax of these was a grand ball given by Mrs. Woolcock at Westmere, to celebrate her youngest daughter’s engagement to Lord Lowestoff.
