adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The great Mrs. Sandringham took a decided fancy to Louise, and when the committee was appointed to arrange for the social Kermess to be held in December, this dictatorial leader had the girl's name included in the list.
activeadjectiveUS /ˈæktɪv/
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Naturally the favor led to all three cousins taking active part in the most famous social event of the season, and as an especial mark of favoritism they were appointed to conduct the "flower booth," one of the important features of the Kermess.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading Endorsed by Diana and backed by John Merrick's millions and their own winsome charms, they were sure to become favorites in that admirable set to which they had fortunately gained admittance.
admittancenounUS /ədˈmɪtəns/
the right to enter
From this reading Endorsed by Diana and backed by John Merrick's millions and their own winsome charms, they were sure to become favorites in that admirable set to which they had fortunately gained admittance.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Naturally the favor led to all three cousins taking active part in the most famous social event of the season, and as an especial mark of favoritism they were appointed to conduct the "flower booth," one of the important features of the Kermess.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Naturally the favor led to all three cousins taking active part in the most famous social event of the season, and as an especial mark of favoritism they were appointed to conduct the "flower booth," one of the important features of the Kermess.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HERO ENTERS AND TROUBLE BEGINS The Von Taer reception fully launched the three nieces in society.
appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/
subject to appointment
From this reading The great Mrs. Sandringham took a decided fancy to Louise, and when the committee was appointed to arrange for the social Kermess to be held in December, this dictatorial leader had the girl's name included in the list.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading The great Mrs. Sandringham took a decided fancy to Louise, and when the committee was appointed to arrange for the social Kermess to be held in December, this dictatorial leader had the girl's name included in the list.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Naturally the favor led to all three cousins taking active part in the most famous social event of the season, and as an especial mark of favoritism they were appointed to conduct the "flower booth," one of the important features of the Kermess.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Cards poured in upon them during; the succeeding days and they found themselves busy returning calls and attending dinners, fetes, bridge parties and similar diversions.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading Endorsed by Diana and backed by John Merrick's millions and their own winsome charms, they were sure to become favorites in that admirable set to which they had fortunately gained admittance.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The great Mrs. Sandringham took a decided fancy to Louise, and when the committee was appointed to arrange for the social Kermess to be held in December, this dictatorial leader had the girl's name included in the list.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Endorsed by Diana and backed by John Merrick's millions and their own winsome charms, they were sure to become favorites in that admirable set to which they had fortunately gained admittance.
BEGINSnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading THE HERO ENTERS AND TROUBLE BEGINS The Von Taer reception fully launched the three nieces in society.
boothnounUS /buːθ/
a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading Naturally the favor led to all three cousins taking active part in the most famous social event of the season, and as an especial mark of favoritism they were appointed to conduct the "flower booth," one of the important features of the Kermess.
bridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Cards poured in upon them during; the succeeding days and they found themselves busy returning calls and attending dinners, fetes, bridge parties and similar diversions.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Cards poured in upon them during; the succeeding days and they found themselves busy returning calls and attending dinners, fetes, bridge parties and similar diversions.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Endorsed by Diana and backed by John Merrick's millions and their own winsome charms, they were sure to become favorites in that admirable set to which they had fortunately gained admittance.
callsnounUS /kɔːlz/
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Cards poured in upon them during; the succeeding days and they found themselves busy returning calls and attending dinners, fetes, bridge parties and similar diversions.
CardsnounUS /kɑːrdz/
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Cards poured in upon them during; the succeeding days and they found themselves busy returning calls and attending dinners, fetes, bridge parties and similar diversions.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Endorsed by Diana and backed by John Merrick's millions and their own winsome charms, they were sure to become favorites in that admirable set to which they had fortunately gained admittance.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading The great Mrs. Sandringham took a decided fancy to Louise, and when the committee was appointed to arrange for the social Kermess to be held in December, this dictatorial leader had the girl's name included in the list.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Naturally the favor led to all three cousins taking active part in the most famous social event of the season, and as an especial mark of favoritism they were appointed to conduct the "flower booth," one of the important features of the Kermess.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Naturally the favor led to all three cousins taking active part in the most famous social event of the season, and as an especial mark of favoritism they were appointed to conduct the "flower booth," one of the important features of the Kermess.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Cards poured in upon them during; the succeeding days and they found themselves busy returning calls and attending dinners, fetes, bridge parties and similar diversions.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading The great Mrs. Sandringham took a decided fancy to Louise, and when the committee was appointed to arrange for the social Kermess to be held in December, this dictatorial leader had the girl's name included in the list.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading The great Mrs. Sandringham took a decided fancy to Louise, and when the committee was appointed to arrange for the social Kermess to be held in December, this dictatorial leader had the girl's name included in the list.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading Endorsed by Diana and backed by John Merrick's millions and their own winsome charms, they were sure to become favorites in that admirable set to which they had fortunately gained admittance.
dictatorialadjectiveUS /ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/
of or characteristic of a dictator
From this reading The great Mrs. Sandringham took a decided fancy to Louise, and when the committee was appointed to arrange for the social Kermess to be held in December, this dictatorial leader had the girl's name included in the list.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Cards poured in upon them during; the succeeding days and they found themselves busy returning calls and attending dinners, fetes, bridge parties and similar diversions.
diversionsnounUS /dɪˈvɜːrʒənz/
plural of “diversion” — an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading Cards poured in upon them during; the succeeding days and they found themselves busy returning calls and attending dinners, fetes, bridge parties and similar diversions.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Cards poured in upon them during; the succeeding days and they found themselves busy returning calls and attending dinners, fetes, bridge parties and similar diversions.
EndorsedverbUS /enˈdɔːrst/
past form of “endorse” — be behind; approve of
From this reading Endorsed by Diana and backed by John Merrick's millions and their own winsome charms, they were sure to become favorites in that admirable set to which they had fortunately gained admittance.
ENTERSverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE HERO ENTERS AND TROUBLE BEGINS The Von Taer reception fully launched the three nieces in society.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading Naturally the favor led to all three cousins taking active part in the most famous social event of the season, and as an especial mark of favoritism they were appointed to conduct the "flower booth," one of the important features of the Kermess.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Naturally the favor led to all three cousins taking active part in the most famous social event of the season, and as an especial mark of favoritism they were appointed to conduct the "flower booth," one of the important features of the Kermess.
famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Naturally the favor led to all three cousins taking active part in the most famous social event of the season, and as an especial mark of favoritism they were appointed to conduct the "flower booth," one of the important features of the Kermess.
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading The great Mrs. Sandringham took a decided fancy to Louise, and when the committee was appointed to arrange for the social Kermess to be held in December, this dictatorial leader had the girl's name included in the list.
favorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/
promote over another
From this reading Naturally the favor led to all three cousins taking active part in the most famous social event of the season, and as an especial mark of favoritism they were appointed to conduct the "flower booth," one of the important features of the Kermess.
favoritesnounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪts/
plural of “favorite” — something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Endorsed by Diana and backed by John Merrick's millions and their own winsome charms, they were sure to become favorites in that admirable set to which they had fortunately gained admittance.
favoritismnounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm/
an inclination to favor some person or group
From this reading Naturally the favor led to all three cousins taking active part in the most famous social event of the season, and as an especial mark of favoritism they were appointed to conduct the "flower booth," one of the important features of the Kermess.
featuresnounUS /ˈfiːtʃərz/
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Naturally the favor led to all three cousins taking active part in the most famous social event of the season, and as an especial mark of favoritism they were appointed to conduct the "flower booth," one of the important features of the Kermess.
fetes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cards poured in upon them during; the succeeding days and they found themselves busy returning calls and attending dinners, fetes, bridge parties and similar diversions.
flowernounUS /ˈflaʊər/
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Naturally the favor led to all three cousins taking active part in the most famous social event of the season, and as an especial mark of favoritism they were appointed to conduct the "flower booth," one of the important features of the Kermess.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The great Mrs. Sandringham took a decided fancy to Louise, and when the committee was appointed to arrange for the social Kermess to be held in December, this dictatorial leader had the girl's name included in the list.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Endorsed by Diana and backed by John Merrick's millions and their own winsome charms, they were sure to become favorites in that admirable set to which they had fortunately gained admittance.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Cards poured in upon them during; the succeeding days and they found themselves busy returning calls and attending dinners, fetes, bridge parties and similar diversions.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading THE HERO ENTERS AND TROUBLE BEGINS The Von Taer reception fully launched the three nieces in society.
gainedverbUS /ɡeɪnd/
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Endorsed by Diana and backed by John Merrick's millions and their own winsome charms, they were sure to become favorites in that admirable set to which they had fortunately gained admittance.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The great Mrs. Sandringham took a decided fancy to Louise, and when the committee was appointed to arrange for the social Kermess to be held in December, this dictatorial leader had the girl's name included in the list.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great Mrs. Sandringham took a decided fancy to Louise, and when the committee was appointed to arrange for the social Kermess to be held in December, this dictatorial leader had the girl's name included in the list.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Endorsed by Diana and backed by John Merrick's millions and their own winsome charms, they were sure to become favorites in that admirable set to which they had fortunately gained admittance.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The great Mrs. Sandringham took a decided fancy to Louise, and when the committee was appointed to arrange for the social Kermess to be held in December, this dictatorial leader had the girl's name included in the list.
HEROnounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading THE HERO ENTERS AND TROUBLE BEGINS The Von Taer reception fully launched the three nieces in society.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading Naturally the favor led to all three cousins taking active part in the most famous social event of the season, and as an especial mark of favoritism they were appointed to conduct the "flower booth," one of the important features of the Kermess.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HERO ENTERS AND TROUBLE BEGINS The Von Taer reception fully launched the three nieces in society.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading The great Mrs. Sandringham took a decided fancy to Louise, and when the committee was appointed to arrange for the social Kermess to be held in December, this dictatorial leader had the girl's name included in the list.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Endorsed by Diana and backed by John Merrick's millions and their own winsome charms, they were sure to become favorites in that admirable set to which they had fortunately gained admittance.
Kermess
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The great Mrs. Sandringham took a decided fancy to Louise, and when the committee was appointed to arrange for the social Kermess to be held in December, this dictatorial leader had the girl's name included in the list.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading THE HERO ENTERS AND TROUBLE BEGINS The Von Taer reception fully launched the three nieces in society.
leadernounUS /ˈliːdər/
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading The great Mrs. Sandringham took a decided fancy to Louise, and when the committee was appointed to arrange for the social Kermess to be held in December, this dictatorial leader had the girl's name included in the list.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Naturally the favor led to all three cousins taking active part in the most famous social event of the season, and as an especial mark of favoritism they were appointed to conduct the "flower booth," one of the important features of the Kermess.
listverbUS /lɪst/
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading The great Mrs. Sandringham took a decided fancy to Louise, and when the committee was appointed to arrange for the social Kermess to be held in December, this dictatorial leader had the girl's name included in the list.
Louise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The great Mrs. Sandringham took a decided fancy to Louise, and when the committee was appointed to arrange for the social Kermess to be held in December, this dictatorial leader had the girl's name included in the list.
markverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Naturally the favor led to all three cousins taking active part in the most famous social event of the season, and as an especial mark of favoritism they were appointed to conduct the "flower booth," one of the important features of the Kermess.
Merrick's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Endorsed by Diana and backed by John Merrick's millions and their own winsome charms, they were sure to become favorites in that admirable set to which they had fortunately gained admittance.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Endorsed by Diana and backed by John Merrick's millions and their own winsome charms, they were sure to become favorites in that admirable set to which they had fortunately gained admittance.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Naturally the favor led to all three cousins taking active part in the most famous social event of the season, and as an especial mark of favoritism they were appointed to conduct the "flower booth," one of the important features of the Kermess.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The great Mrs. Sandringham took a decided fancy to Louise, and when the committee was appointed to arrange for the social Kermess to be held in December, this dictatorial leader had the girl's name included in the list.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The great Mrs. Sandringham took a decided fancy to Louise, and when the committee was appointed to arrange for the social Kermess to be held in December, this dictatorial leader had the girl's name included in the list.
NaturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally the favor led to all three cousins taking active part in the most famous social event of the season, and as an especial mark of favoritism they were appointed to conduct the "flower booth," one of the important features of the Kermess.
niecesnounUS /ˈniːsɪz/
plural of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading THE HERO ENTERS AND TROUBLE BEGINS The Von Taer reception fully launched the three nieces in society.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Naturally the favor led to all three cousins taking active part in the most famous social event of the season, and as an especial mark of favoritism they were appointed to conduct the "flower booth," one of the important features of the Kermess.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Naturally the favor led to all three cousins taking active part in the most famous social event of the season, and as an especial mark of favoritism they were appointed to conduct the "flower booth," one of the important features of the Kermess.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Endorsed by Diana and backed by John Merrick's millions and their own winsome charms, they were sure to become favorites in that admirable set to which they had fortunately gained admittance.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Naturally the favor led to all three cousins taking active part in the most famous social event of the season, and as an especial mark of favoritism they were appointed to conduct the "flower booth," one of the important features of the Kermess.
partiesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtiz/
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Cards poured in upon them during; the succeeding days and they found themselves busy returning calls and attending dinners, fetes, bridge parties and similar diversions.
pouredverbUS /pɔːrd/
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Cards poured in upon them during; the succeeding days and they found themselves busy returning calls and attending dinners, fetes, bridge parties and similar diversions.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading THE HERO ENTERS AND TROUBLE BEGINS The Von Taer reception fully launched the three nieces in society.
returningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Cards poured in upon them during; the succeeding days and they found themselves busy returning calls and attending dinners, fetes, bridge parties and similar diversions.
Sandringham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The great Mrs. Sandringham took a decided fancy to Louise, and when the committee was appointed to arrange for the social Kermess to be held in December, this dictatorial leader had the girl's name included in the list.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Naturally the favor led to all three cousins taking active part in the most famous social event of the season, and as an especial mark of favoritism they were appointed to conduct the "flower booth," one of the important features of the Kermess.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Endorsed by Diana and backed by John Merrick's millions and their own winsome charms, they were sure to become favorites in that admirable set to which they had fortunately gained admittance.
similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Cards poured in upon them during; the succeeding days and they found themselves busy returning calls and attending dinners, fetes, bridge parties and similar diversions.
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading The great Mrs. Sandringham took a decided fancy to Louise, and when the committee was appointed to arrange for the social Kermess to be held in December, this dictatorial leader had the girl's name included in the list.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading THE HERO ENTERS AND TROUBLE BEGINS The Von Taer reception fully launched the three nieces in society.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading Cards poured in upon them during; the succeeding days and they found themselves busy returning calls and attending dinners, fetes, bridge parties and similar diversions.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Endorsed by Diana and backed by John Merrick's millions and their own winsome charms, they were sure to become favorites in that admirable set to which they had fortunately gained admittance.
Taer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HERO ENTERS AND TROUBLE BEGINS The Von Taer reception fully launched the three nieces in society.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Naturally the favor led to all three cousins taking active part in the most famous social event of the season, and as an especial mark of favoritism they were appointed to conduct the "flower booth," one of the important features of the Kermess.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Endorsed by Diana and backed by John Merrick's millions and their own winsome charms, they were sure to become favorites in that admirable set to which they had fortunately gained admittance.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HERO ENTERS AND TROUBLE BEGINS The Von Taer reception fully launched the three nieces in society.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Endorsed by Diana and backed by John Merrick's millions and their own winsome charms, they were sure to become favorites in that admirable set to which they had fortunately gained admittance.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Cards poured in upon them during; the succeeding days and they found themselves busy returning calls and attending dinners, fetes, bridge parties and similar diversions.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Cards poured in upon them during; the succeeding days and they found themselves busy returning calls and attending dinners, fetes, bridge parties and similar diversions.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Endorsed by Diana and backed by John Merrick's millions and their own winsome charms, they were sure to become favorites in that admirable set to which they had fortunately gained admittance.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The great Mrs. Sandringham took a decided fancy to Louise, and when the committee was appointed to arrange for the social Kermess to be held in December, this dictatorial leader had the girl's name included in the list.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE HERO ENTERS AND TROUBLE BEGINS The Von Taer reception fully launched the three nieces in society.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Endorsed by Diana and backed by John Merrick's millions and their own winsome charms, they were sure to become favorites in that admirable set to which they had fortunately gained admittance.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The great Mrs. Sandringham took a decided fancy to Louise, and when the committee was appointed to arrange for the social Kermess to be held in December, this dictatorial leader had the girl's name included in the list.
TROUBLEnounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading THE HERO ENTERS AND TROUBLE BEGINS The Von Taer reception fully launched the three nieces in society.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Cards poured in upon them during; the succeeding days and they found themselves busy returning calls and attending dinners, fetes, bridge parties and similar diversions.
Von
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HERO ENTERS AND TROUBLE BEGINS The Von Taer reception fully launched the three nieces in society.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The great Mrs. Sandringham took a decided fancy to Louise, and when the committee was appointed to arrange for the social Kermess to be held in December, this dictatorial leader had the girl's name included in the list.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Endorsed by Diana and backed by John Merrick's millions and their own winsome charms, they were sure to become favorites in that admirable set to which they had fortunately gained admittance.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The great Mrs. Sandringham took a decided fancy to Louise, and when the committee was appointed to arrange for the social Kermess to be held in December, this dictatorial leader had the girl's name included in the list.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Endorsed by Diana and backed by John Merrick's millions and their own winsome charms, they were sure to become favorites in that admirable set to which they had fortunately gained admittance.
winsomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnsəm/
charming in a childlike or naive way
From this reading Endorsed by Diana and backed by John Merrick's millions and their own winsome charms, they were sure to become favorites in that admirable set to which they had fortunately gained admittance.
