having companions or an escort
From this reading When Reg and Amy, accompanied by Mrs. Whyte, arrived, the ball was in full swing.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading This Bachelors' Ball was an annual affair of some more than local reputation and the suburban element was frequently enforced, and leavened, by guests from the West End, who at other periods of the year professed never to have heard of Brixton.
Amy
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From this reading When Reg and Amy, accompanied by Mrs. Whyte, arrived, the ball was in full swing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This Bachelors' Ball was an annual affair of some more than local reputation and the suburban element was frequently enforced, and leavened, by guests from the West End, who at other periods of the year professed never to have heard of Brixton.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Reg and Amy, accompanied by Mrs. Whyte, arrived, the ball was in full swing.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading This Bachelors' Ball was an annual affair of some more than local reputation and the suburban element was frequently enforced, and leavened, by guests from the West End, who at other periods of the year professed never to have heard of Brixton.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When Reg and Amy, accompanied by Mrs. Whyte, arrived, the ball was in full swing.
artisticallyadverbUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪkli/
in an artistic manner
From this reading Palms and ferns, artistically placed with fairy lamps glimmering through the masses of greenery, made inviting corners, that attracted the weary dancers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This Bachelors' Ball was an annual affair of some more than local reputation and the suburban element was frequently enforced, and leavened, by guests from the West End, who at other periods of the year professed never to have heard of Brixton.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Palms and ferns, artistically placed with fairy lamps glimmering through the masses of greenery, made inviting corners, that attracted the weary dancers.
BachelorsnounUS /ˈbætʃlərz/
plural of “bachelor” — a man who has never been married
From this reading This Bachelors' Ball was an annual affair of some more than local reputation and the suburban element was frequently enforced, and leavened, by guests from the West End, who at other periods of the year professed never to have heard of Brixton.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading THE BALL.
ball-room
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From this reading The ball-room was beautifully decorated with hangings of dainty tints.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading The ball-room was beautifully decorated with hangings of dainty tints.
Brixton
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From this reading This Bachelors' Ball was an annual affair of some more than local reputation and the suburban element was frequently enforced, and leavened, by guests from the West End, who at other periods of the year professed never to have heard of Brixton.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Reg and Amy, accompanied by Mrs. Whyte, arrived, the ball was in full swing.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Palms and ferns, artistically placed with fairy lamps glimmering through the masses of greenery, made inviting corners, that attracted the weary dancers.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading The ball-room was beautifully decorated with hangings of dainty tints.
dancersnounUS /ˈdænsərz/
plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally
From this reading Palms and ferns, artistically placed with fairy lamps glimmering through the masses of greenery, made inviting corners, that attracted the weary dancers.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading The ball-room was beautifully decorated with hangings of dainty tints.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading This Bachelors' Ball was an annual affair of some more than local reputation and the suburban element was frequently enforced, and leavened, by guests from the West End, who at other periods of the year professed never to have heard of Brixton.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading This Bachelors' Ball was an annual affair of some more than local reputation and the suburban element was frequently enforced, and leavened, by guests from the West End, who at other periods of the year professed never to have heard of Brixton.
enforcedadjectiveUS /enˈfɔːrst/
forced or compelled or put in force
From this reading This Bachelors' Ball was an annual affair of some more than local reputation and the suburban element was frequently enforced, and leavened, by guests from the West End, who at other periods of the year professed never to have heard of Brixton.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Palms and ferns, artistically placed with fairy lamps glimmering through the masses of greenery, made inviting corners, that attracted the weary dancers.
fernsnounUS /fɜːrnz/
plural of “fern” — any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores
From this reading Palms and ferns, artistically placed with fairy lamps glimmering through the masses of greenery, made inviting corners, that attracted the weary dancers.
many times at short intervals
From this reading This Bachelors' Ball was an annual affair of some more than local reputation and the suburban element was frequently enforced, and leavened, by guests from the West End, who at other periods of the year professed never to have heard of Brixton.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This Bachelors' Ball was an annual affair of some more than local reputation and the suburban element was frequently enforced, and leavened, by guests from the West End, who at other periods of the year professed never to have heard of Brixton.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading When Reg and Amy, accompanied by Mrs. Whyte, arrived, the ball was in full swing.
glimmeringnounUS /ˈɡlɪmərɪŋ/
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
From this reading Palms and ferns, artistically placed with fairy lamps glimmering through the masses of greenery, made inviting corners, that attracted the weary dancers.
greenerynounUS /ˈɡriːnəri/
green foliage
From this reading Palms and ferns, artistically placed with fairy lamps glimmering through the masses of greenery, made inviting corners, that attracted the weary dancers.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading This Bachelors' Ball was an annual affair of some more than local reputation and the suburban element was frequently enforced, and leavened, by guests from the West End, who at other periods of the year professed never to have heard of Brixton.
hangingsnounUS /ˈhæŋɡɪŋz/
plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading The ball-room was beautifully decorated with hangings of dainty tints.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This Bachelors' Ball was an annual affair of some more than local reputation and the suburban element was frequently enforced, and leavened, by guests from the West End, who at other periods of the year professed never to have heard of Brixton.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading This Bachelors' Ball was an annual affair of some more than local reputation and the suburban element was frequently enforced, and leavened, by guests from the West End, who at other periods of the year professed never to have heard of Brixton.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Reg and Amy, accompanied by Mrs. Whyte, arrived, the ball was in full swing.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading Palms and ferns, artistically placed with fairy lamps glimmering through the masses of greenery, made inviting corners, that attracted the weary dancers.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Palms and ferns, artistically placed with fairy lamps glimmering through the masses of greenery, made inviting corners, that attracted the weary dancers.
leavenedadjectiveUS /ˈlevənd/
made light by aerating, as with yeast or baking powder; often used as a combining form
From this reading This Bachelors' Ball was an annual affair of some more than local reputation and the suburban element was frequently enforced, and leavened, by guests from the West End, who at other periods of the year professed never to have heard of Brixton.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading This Bachelors' Ball was an annual affair of some more than local reputation and the suburban element was frequently enforced, and leavened, by guests from the West End, who at other periods of the year professed never to have heard of Brixton.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Palms and ferns, artistically placed with fairy lamps glimmering through the masses of greenery, made inviting corners, that attracted the weary dancers.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading Palms and ferns, artistically placed with fairy lamps glimmering through the masses of greenery, made inviting corners, that attracted the weary dancers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This Bachelors' Ball was an annual affair of some more than local reputation and the suburban element was frequently enforced, and leavened, by guests from the West End, who at other periods of the year professed never to have heard of Brixton.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When Reg and Amy, accompanied by Mrs. Whyte, arrived, the ball was in full swing.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading This Bachelors' Ball was an annual affair of some more than local reputation and the suburban element was frequently enforced, and leavened, by guests from the West End, who at other periods of the year professed never to have heard of Brixton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This Bachelors' Ball was an annual affair of some more than local reputation and the suburban element was frequently enforced, and leavened, by guests from the West End, who at other periods of the year professed never to have heard of Brixton.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This Bachelors' Ball was an annual affair of some more than local reputation and the suburban element was frequently enforced, and leavened, by guests from the West End, who at other periods of the year professed never to have heard of Brixton.
PalmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading Palms and ferns, artistically placed with fairy lamps glimmering through the masses of greenery, made inviting corners, that attracted the weary dancers.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading This Bachelors' Ball was an annual affair of some more than local reputation and the suburban element was frequently enforced, and leavened, by guests from the West End, who at other periods of the year professed never to have heard of Brixton.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Palms and ferns, artistically placed with fairy lamps glimmering through the masses of greenery, made inviting corners, that attracted the weary dancers.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading This Bachelors' Ball was an annual affair of some more than local reputation and the suburban element was frequently enforced, and leavened, by guests from the West End, who at other periods of the year professed never to have heard of Brixton.
Reg
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From this reading When Reg and Amy, accompanied by Mrs. Whyte, arrived, the ball was in full swing.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading This Bachelors' Ball was an annual affair of some more than local reputation and the suburban element was frequently enforced, and leavened, by guests from the West End, who at other periods of the year professed never to have heard of Brixton.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This Bachelors' Ball was an annual affair of some more than local reputation and the suburban element was frequently enforced, and leavened, by guests from the West End, who at other periods of the year professed never to have heard of Brixton.
suburbanadjectiveUS /səˈbɜːrbən/
relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs
From this reading This Bachelors' Ball was an annual affair of some more than local reputation and the suburban element was frequently enforced, and leavened, by guests from the West End, who at other periods of the year professed never to have heard of Brixton.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading When Reg and Amy, accompanied by Mrs. Whyte, arrived, the ball was in full swing.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This Bachelors' Ball was an annual affair of some more than local reputation and the suburban element was frequently enforced, and leavened, by guests from the West End, who at other periods of the year professed never to have heard of Brixton.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Palms and ferns, artistically placed with fairy lamps glimmering through the masses of greenery, made inviting corners, that attracted the weary dancers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BALL.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This Bachelors' Ball was an annual affair of some more than local reputation and the suburban element was frequently enforced, and leavened, by guests from the West End, who at other periods of the year professed never to have heard of Brixton.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Palms and ferns, artistically placed with fairy lamps glimmering through the masses of greenery, made inviting corners, that attracted the weary dancers.
tintsnounUS /tɪnts/
plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading The ball-room was beautifully decorated with hangings of dainty tints.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This Bachelors' Ball was an annual affair of some more than local reputation and the suburban element was frequently enforced, and leavened, by guests from the West End, who at other periods of the year professed never to have heard of Brixton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Reg and Amy, accompanied by Mrs. Whyte, arrived, the ball was in full swing.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Palms and ferns, artistically placed with fairy lamps glimmering through the masses of greenery, made inviting corners, that attracted the weary dancers.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading This Bachelors' Ball was an annual affair of some more than local reputation and the suburban element was frequently enforced, and leavened, by guests from the West End, who at other periods of the year professed never to have heard of Brixton.
at the time that
From this reading When Reg and Amy, accompanied by Mrs. Whyte, arrived, the ball was in full swing.
which person or people
From this reading This Bachelors' Ball was an annual affair of some more than local reputation and the suburban element was frequently enforced, and leavened, by guests from the West End, who at other periods of the year professed never to have heard of Brixton.
Whyte
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From this reading When Reg and Amy, accompanied by Mrs. Whyte, arrived, the ball was in full swing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The ball-room was beautifully decorated with hangings of dainty tints.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading This Bachelors' Ball was an annual affair of some more than local reputation and the suburban element was frequently enforced, and leavened, by guests from the West End, who at other periods of the year professed never to have heard of Brixton.
