used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The _salon_ of his residence was a favorite meeting-place.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He flattered the Tories and dazzled the Whigs by fine dinners and balls to which all factions were invited.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bitterness of feeling between the Tories and Whigs was mollified in Philadelphia by the gayety and social qualities of the French Minister.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading He flattered the Tories and dazzled the Whigs by fine dinners and balls to which all factions were invited.
benignadjectiveUS /bɪˈnaɪn/
not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor)
From this reading Political feuds and family jars were settled by the benign smiles and courtesy of the host and hostess.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Bitterness of feeling between the Tories and Whigs was mollified in Philadelphia by the gayety and social qualities of the French Minister.
BitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Bitterness of feeling between the Tories and Whigs was mollified in Philadelphia by the gayety and social qualities of the French Minister.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bitterness of feeling between the Tories and Whigs was mollified in Philadelphia by the gayety and social qualities of the French Minister.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Political feuds and family jars were settled by the benign smiles and courtesy of the host and hostess.
dazzledadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəld/
having vision overcome temporarily by or as if by intense light
From this reading He flattered the Tories and dazzled the Whigs by fine dinners and balls to which all factions were invited.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading M. de la Luzerne had rare social tact.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading He flattered the Tories and dazzled the Whigs by fine dinners and balls to which all factions were invited.
factionsnounUS /ˈfækʃənz/
plural of “faction” — a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
From this reading He flattered the Tories and dazzled the Whigs by fine dinners and balls to which all factions were invited.
a social unit living together
From this reading Political feuds and family jars were settled by the benign smiles and courtesy of the host and hostess.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading The _salon_ of his residence was a favorite meeting-place.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Bitterness of feeling between the Tories and Whigs was mollified in Philadelphia by the gayety and social qualities of the French Minister.
feudsnounUS /fjuːdz/
plural of “feud” — a bitter quarrel between two parties
From this reading Political feuds and family jars were settled by the benign smiles and courtesy of the host and hostess.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He flattered the Tories and dazzled the Whigs by fine dinners and balls to which all factions were invited.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading He flattered the Tories and dazzled the Whigs by fine dinners and balls to which all factions were invited.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Bitterness of feeling between the Tories and Whigs was mollified in Philadelphia by the gayety and social qualities of the French Minister.
gayety
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From this reading Bitterness of feeling between the Tories and Whigs was mollified in Philadelphia by the gayety and social qualities of the French Minister.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading M. de la Luzerne had rare social tact.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He flattered the Tories and dazzled the Whigs by fine dinners and balls to which all factions were invited.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The _salon_ of his residence was a favorite meeting-place.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Political feuds and family jars were settled by the benign smiles and courtesy of the host and hostess.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading Political feuds and family jars were settled by the benign smiles and courtesy of the host and hostess.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bitterness of feeling between the Tories and Whigs was mollified in Philadelphia by the gayety and social qualities of the French Minister.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading He flattered the Tories and dazzled the Whigs by fine dinners and balls to which all factions were invited.
jarsnounUS /dʒɑːrz/
Wide-mouthed cylindrical containers made of clay or glass, used for storing goods.
From this reading Political feuds and family jars were settled by the benign smiles and courtesy of the host and hostess.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading M. de la Luzerne had rare social tact.
Luzerne
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From this reading M. de la Luzerne had rare social tact.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. de la Luzerne had rare social tact.
meeting-place
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From this reading The _salon_ of his residence was a favorite meeting-place.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Bitterness of feeling between the Tories and Whigs was mollified in Philadelphia by the gayety and social qualities of the French Minister.
mollifiedverbUS /ˈmɑːləfaɪd/
inflected form of “mollify” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading Bitterness of feeling between the Tories and Whigs was mollified in Philadelphia by the gayety and social qualities of the French Minister.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bitterness of feeling between the Tories and Whigs was mollified in Philadelphia by the gayety and social qualities of the French Minister.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading Bitterness of feeling between the Tories and Whigs was mollified in Philadelphia by the gayety and social qualities of the French Minister.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Political feuds and family jars were settled by the benign smiles and courtesy of the host and hostess.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Bitterness of feeling between the Tories and Whigs was mollified in Philadelphia by the gayety and social qualities of the French Minister.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading M. de la Luzerne had rare social tact.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The _salon_ of his residence was a favorite meeting-place.
salonnounUS /səˈlɑːn/
gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading The _salon_ of his residence was a favorite meeting-place.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Political feuds and family jars were settled by the benign smiles and courtesy of the host and hostess.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Political feuds and family jars were settled by the benign smiles and courtesy of the host and hostess.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Bitterness of feeling between the Tories and Whigs was mollified in Philadelphia by the gayety and social qualities of the French Minister.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading M. de la Luzerne had rare social tact.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bitterness of feeling between the Tories and Whigs was mollified in Philadelphia by the gayety and social qualities of the French Minister.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He flattered the Tories and dazzled the Whigs by fine dinners and balls to which all factions were invited.
ToriesnounUS /ˈtɔːriːz/
plural of “tory” — an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution
From this reading Bitterness of feeling between the Tories and Whigs was mollified in Philadelphia by the gayety and social qualities of the French Minister.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bitterness of feeling between the Tories and Whigs was mollified in Philadelphia by the gayety and social qualities of the French Minister.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He flattered the Tories and dazzled the Whigs by fine dinners and balls to which all factions were invited.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He flattered the Tories and dazzled the Whigs by fine dinners and balls to which all factions were invited.
WhigsnounUS /wɪɡz/
plural of “whig” — a member of the political party that urged social reform in 18th and 19th century England; was the opposition party to the Tories
From this reading Bitterness of feeling between the Tories and Whigs was mollified in Philadelphia by the gayety and social qualities of the French Minister.
