adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is true he received an eleventh-hour invitation and a very cold and difficult little note of apology, but he maintained heroically the air of disdain that had succeeded the first sharp pangs of disappointment.
AilingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪlɪŋ/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading A few nights before the cotillon, when Barbara told him that Herbert Ailing was to lead, he explosively expressed surprise.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It is true he received an eleventh-hour invitation and a very cold and difficult little note of apology, but he maintained heroically the air of disdain that had succeeded the first sharp pangs of disappointment.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is true he received an eleventh-hour invitation and a very cold and difficult little note of apology, but he maintained heroically the air of disdain that had succeeded the first sharp pangs of disappointment.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is true he received an eleventh-hour invitation and a very cold and difficult little note of apology, but he maintained heroically the air of disdain that had succeeded the first sharp pangs of disappointment.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading It is true he received an eleventh-hour invitation and a very cold and difficult little note of apology, but he maintained heroically the air of disdain that had succeeded the first sharp pangs of disappointment.
Barbara
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From this reading A few nights before the cotillon, when Barbara told him that Herbert Ailing was to lead, he explosively expressed surprise.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A few nights before the cotillon, when Barbara told him that Herbert Ailing was to lead, he explosively expressed surprise.
Brewster
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From this reading DE MILLE ENTERTAINS Miss Drew's cotillon was not graced by the presence of Montgomery Brewster.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is true he received an eleventh-hour invitation and a very cold and difficult little note of apology, but he maintained heroically the air of disdain that had succeeded the first sharp pangs of disappointment.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DE MILLE ENTERTAINS Miss Drew's cotillon was not graced by the presence of Montgomery Brewster.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading It is true he received an eleventh-hour invitation and a very cold and difficult little note of apology, but he maintained heroically the air of disdain that had succeeded the first sharp pangs of disappointment.
ColonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Colonel Drew, in whose good graces Monty had firmly established himself, was not quite guiltless of usurping the role of dictator in the effort to patch up a truce.
cotillon
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From this reading DE MILLE ENTERTAINS Miss Drew's cotillon was not graced by the presence of Montgomery Brewster.
DEnounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading DE MILLE ENTERTAINS Miss Drew's cotillon was not graced by the presence of Montgomery Brewster.
dictatornounUS /dɪkˈteɪtər/
a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine
From this reading Colonel Drew, in whose good graces Monty had firmly established himself, was not quite guiltless of usurping the role of dictator in the effort to patch up a truce.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is true he received an eleventh-hour invitation and a very cold and difficult little note of apology, but he maintained heroically the air of disdain that had succeeded the first sharp pangs of disappointment.
disappointmentnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading It is true he received an eleventh-hour invitation and a very cold and difficult little note of apology, but he maintained heroically the air of disdain that had succeeded the first sharp pangs of disappointment.
disdainverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪn/
look down on with disdain
From this reading It is true he received an eleventh-hour invitation and a very cold and difficult little note of apology, but he maintained heroically the air of disdain that had succeeded the first sharp pangs of disappointment.
DrewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Colonel Drew, in whose good graces Monty had firmly established himself, was not quite guiltless of usurping the role of dictator in the effort to patch up a truce.
Drew's
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From this reading DE MILLE ENTERTAINS Miss Drew's cotillon was not graced by the presence of Montgomery Brewster.
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Colonel Drew, in whose good graces Monty had firmly established himself, was not quite guiltless of usurping the role of dictator in the effort to patch up a truce.
eleventh-hour
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From this reading It is true he received an eleventh-hour invitation and a very cold and difficult little note of apology, but he maintained heroically the air of disdain that had succeeded the first sharp pangs of disappointment.
ENTERTAINSverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “entertain” — provide entertainment for
From this reading DE MILLE ENTERTAINS Miss Drew's cotillon was not graced by the presence of Montgomery Brewster.
establishedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Colonel Drew, in whose good graces Monty had firmly established himself, was not quite guiltless of usurping the role of dictator in the effort to patch up a truce.
explosivelyadverbUS /ˌekˈsploʊsɪvli/
suddenly and rapidly
From this reading A few nights before the cotillon, when Barbara told him that Herbert Ailing was to lead, he explosively expressed surprise.
expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/
communicated in words
From this reading A few nights before the cotillon, when Barbara told him that Herbert Ailing was to lead, he explosively expressed surprise.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few nights before the cotillon, when Barbara told him that Herbert Ailing was to lead, he explosively expressed surprise.
firmlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrmli/
with resolute determination
From this reading Colonel Drew, in whose good graces Monty had firmly established himself, was not quite guiltless of usurping the role of dictator in the effort to patch up a truce.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It is true he received an eleventh-hour invitation and a very cold and difficult little note of apology, but he maintained heroically the air of disdain that had succeeded the first sharp pangs of disappointment.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Colonel Drew, in whose good graces Monty had firmly established himself, was not quite guiltless of usurping the role of dictator in the effort to patch up a truce.
gracedverbUS /ɡreɪst/
past form of “grace” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading DE MILLE ENTERTAINS Miss Drew's cotillon was not graced by the presence of Montgomery Brewster.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Colonel Drew, in whose good graces Monty had firmly established himself, was not quite guiltless of usurping the role of dictator in the effort to patch up a truce.
guiltlessadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪltlɪs/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Colonel Drew, in whose good graces Monty had firmly established himself, was not quite guiltless of usurping the role of dictator in the effort to patch up a truce.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is true he received an eleventh-hour invitation and a very cold and difficult little note of apology, but he maintained heroically the air of disdain that had succeeded the first sharp pangs of disappointment.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is true he received an eleventh-hour invitation and a very cold and difficult little note of apology, but he maintained heroically the air of disdain that had succeeded the first sharp pangs of disappointment.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading A few nights before the cotillon, when Barbara told him that Herbert Ailing was to lead, he explosively expressed surprise.
heroicallyadverbUS /ˌhɪˈroʊɪkli/
in a heroic manner
From this reading It is true he received an eleventh-hour invitation and a very cold and difficult little note of apology, but he maintained heroically the air of disdain that had succeeded the first sharp pangs of disappointment.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A few nights before the cotillon, when Barbara told him that Herbert Ailing was to lead, he explosively expressed surprise.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Colonel Drew, in whose good graces Monty had firmly established himself, was not quite guiltless of usurping the role of dictator in the effort to patch up a truce.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Colonel Drew, in whose good graces Monty had firmly established himself, was not quite guiltless of usurping the role of dictator in the effort to patch up a truce.
invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading It is true he received an eleventh-hour invitation and a very cold and difficult little note of apology, but he maintained heroically the air of disdain that had succeeded the first sharp pangs of disappointment.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true he received an eleventh-hour invitation and a very cold and difficult little note of apology, but he maintained heroically the air of disdain that had succeeded the first sharp pangs of disappointment.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is true he received an eleventh-hour invitation and a very cold and difficult little note of apology, but he maintained heroically the air of disdain that had succeeded the first sharp pangs of disappointment.
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading A few nights before the cotillon, when Barbara told him that Herbert Ailing was to lead, he explosively expressed surprise.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is true he received an eleventh-hour invitation and a very cold and difficult little note of apology, but he maintained heroically the air of disdain that had succeeded the first sharp pangs of disappointment.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading It is true he received an eleventh-hour invitation and a very cold and difficult little note of apology, but he maintained heroically the air of disdain that had succeeded the first sharp pangs of disappointment.
MILLE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DE MILLE ENTERTAINS Miss Drew's cotillon was not graced by the presence of Montgomery Brewster.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading DE MILLE ENTERTAINS Miss Drew's cotillon was not graced by the presence of Montgomery Brewster.
MontgomerynounUS /mɑːntˈɡʌmri/
Canadian novelist (1874-1942)
From this reading DE MILLE ENTERTAINS Miss Drew's cotillon was not graced by the presence of Montgomery Brewster.
Monty
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From this reading Colonel Drew, in whose good graces Monty had firmly established himself, was not quite guiltless of usurping the role of dictator in the effort to patch up a truce.
MRSnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
nightsnounUS /naɪts/
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading A few nights before the cotillon, when Barbara told him that Herbert Ailing was to lead, he explosively expressed surprise.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DE MILLE ENTERTAINS Miss Drew's cotillon was not graced by the presence of Montgomery Brewster.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading It is true he received an eleventh-hour invitation and a very cold and difficult little note of apology, but he maintained heroically the air of disdain that had succeeded the first sharp pangs of disappointment.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DE MILLE ENTERTAINS Miss Drew's cotillon was not graced by the presence of Montgomery Brewster.
pangsnounUS /pæŋz/
plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading It is true he received an eleventh-hour invitation and a very cold and difficult little note of apology, but he maintained heroically the air of disdain that had succeeded the first sharp pangs of disappointment.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading Colonel Drew, in whose good graces Monty had firmly established himself, was not quite guiltless of usurping the role of dictator in the effort to patch up a truce.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading DE MILLE ENTERTAINS Miss Drew's cotillon was not graced by the presence of Montgomery Brewster.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Colonel Drew, in whose good graces Monty had firmly established himself, was not quite guiltless of usurping the role of dictator in the effort to patch up a truce.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It is true he received an eleventh-hour invitation and a very cold and difficult little note of apology, but he maintained heroically the air of disdain that had succeeded the first sharp pangs of disappointment.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading Colonel Drew, in whose good graces Monty had firmly established himself, was not quite guiltless of usurping the role of dictator in the effort to patch up a truce.
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading It is true he received an eleventh-hour invitation and a very cold and difficult little note of apology, but he maintained heroically the air of disdain that had succeeded the first sharp pangs of disappointment.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading It is true he received an eleventh-hour invitation and a very cold and difficult little note of apology, but he maintained heroically the air of disdain that had succeeded the first sharp pangs of disappointment.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A few nights before the cotillon, when Barbara told him that Herbert Ailing was to lead, he explosively expressed surprise.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is true he received an eleventh-hour invitation and a very cold and difficult little note of apology, but he maintained heroically the air of disdain that had succeeded the first sharp pangs of disappointment.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DE MILLE ENTERTAINS Miss Drew's cotillon was not graced by the presence of Montgomery Brewster.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Colonel Drew, in whose good graces Monty had firmly established himself, was not quite guiltless of usurping the role of dictator in the effort to patch up a truce.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A few nights before the cotillon, when Barbara told him that Herbert Ailing was to lead, he explosively expressed surprise.
trucenounUS /truːs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading Colonel Drew, in whose good graces Monty had firmly established himself, was not quite guiltless of usurping the role of dictator in the effort to patch up a truce.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true he received an eleventh-hour invitation and a very cold and difficult little note of apology, but he maintained heroically the air of disdain that had succeeded the first sharp pangs of disappointment.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Colonel Drew, in whose good graces Monty had firmly established himself, was not quite guiltless of usurping the role of dictator in the effort to patch up a truce.
usurpingverbUS /ˌjuːˈsɜːrpɪŋ/
-ing form of “usurp” — seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
From this reading Colonel Drew, in whose good graces Monty had firmly established himself, was not quite guiltless of usurping the role of dictator in the effort to patch up a truce.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading It is true he received an eleventh-hour invitation and a very cold and difficult little note of apology, but he maintained heroically the air of disdain that had succeeded the first sharp pangs of disappointment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DE MILLE ENTERTAINS Miss Drew's cotillon was not graced by the presence of Montgomery Brewster.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading A few nights before the cotillon, when Barbara told him that Herbert Ailing was to lead, he explosively expressed surprise.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Colonel Drew, in whose good graces Monty had firmly established himself, was not quite guiltless of usurping the role of dictator in the effort to patch up a truce.
