used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was welcomed by various clubs, literary folk, and at state receptions--this grandly intellectual daughter of a savage chief.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The first great effort she made in behalf of her people was an attempt to forestall the opening of the great expanse of land in the Indian Territory to settlement by the white people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The holiday recesses were spent by Chiquita in the great eastern cities, where she attended theater, opera, and many social functions of greater or lesser magnitude.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was welcomed by various clubs, literary folk, and at state receptions--this grandly intellectual daughter of a savage chief.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The first great effort she made in behalf of her people was an attempt to forestall the opening of the great expanse of land in the Indian Territory to settlement by the white people.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading The holiday recesses were spent by Chiquita in the great eastern cities, where she attended theater, opera, and many social functions of greater or lesser magnitude.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading The first great effort she made in behalf of her people was an attempt to forestall the opening of the great expanse of land in the Indian Territory to settlement by the white people.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The holiday recesses were spent by Chiquita in the great eastern cities, where she attended theater, opera, and many social functions of greater or lesser magnitude.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
a person who is in charge
From this reading She was welcomed by various clubs, literary folk, and at state receptions--this grandly intellectual daughter of a savage chief.
Chiquita
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The holiday recesses were spent by Chiquita in the great eastern cities, where she attended theater, opera, and many social functions of greater or lesser magnitude.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The holiday recesses were spent by Chiquita in the great eastern cities, where she attended theater, opera, and many social functions of greater or lesser magnitude.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading She was welcomed by various clubs, literary folk, and at state receptions--this grandly intellectual daughter of a savage chief.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WHENCE COME MY PEOPLE?
a female human offspring
From this reading She was welcomed by various clubs, literary folk, and at state receptions--this grandly intellectual daughter of a savage chief.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading The holiday recesses were spent by Chiquita in the great eastern cities, where she attended theater, opera, and many social functions of greater or lesser magnitude.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The first great effort she made in behalf of her people was an attempt to forestall the opening of the great expanse of land in the Indian Territory to settlement by the white people.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading The first great effort she made in behalf of her people was an attempt to forestall the opening of the great expanse of land in the Indian Territory to settlement by the white people.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first great effort she made in behalf of her people was an attempt to forestall the opening of the great expanse of land in the Indian Territory to settlement by the white people.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading She was welcomed by various clubs, literary folk, and at state receptions--this grandly intellectual daughter of a savage chief.
forestallverbUS /fɔːrˈstɔːl/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The first great effort she made in behalf of her people was an attempt to forestall the opening of the great expanse of land in the Indian Territory to settlement by the white people.
formalitiesnounUS /fɔːrˈmælətiz/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
set up or found
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
functionsnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃənz/
plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading The holiday recesses were spent by Chiquita in the great eastern cities, where she attended theater, opera, and many social functions of greater or lesser magnitude.
grandlyadverbUS /ˈɡrændli/
in a grand manner
From this reading She was welcomed by various clubs, literary folk, and at state receptions--this grandly intellectual daughter of a savage chief.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The holiday recesses were spent by Chiquita in the great eastern cities, where she attended theater, opera, and many social functions of greater or lesser magnitude.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The holiday recesses were spent by Chiquita in the great eastern cities, where she attended theater, opera, and many social functions of greater or lesser magnitude.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The holiday recesses were spent by Chiquita in the great eastern cities, where she attended theater, opera, and many social functions of greater or lesser magnitude.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The holiday recesses were spent by Chiquita in the great eastern cities, where she attended theater, opera, and many social functions of greater or lesser magnitude.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
instructverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkt/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading She was welcomed by various clubs, literary folk, and at state receptions--this grandly intellectual daughter of a savage chief.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The first great effort she made in behalf of her people was an attempt to forestall the opening of the great expanse of land in the Indian Territory to settlement by the white people.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading The holiday recesses were spent by Chiquita in the great eastern cities, where she attended theater, opera, and many social functions of greater or lesser magnitude.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading She was welcomed by various clubs, literary folk, and at state receptions--this grandly intellectual daughter of a savage chief.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The first great effort she made in behalf of her people was an attempt to forestall the opening of the great expanse of land in the Indian Territory to settlement by the white people.
magnitudenounUS /ˈmæɡnətuːd/
the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
From this reading The holiday recesses were spent by Chiquita in the great eastern cities, where she attended theater, opera, and many social functions of greater or lesser magnitude.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The holiday recesses were spent by Chiquita in the great eastern cities, where she attended theater, opera, and many social functions of greater or lesser magnitude.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading WHENCE COME MY PEOPLE?
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The holiday recesses were spent by Chiquita in the great eastern cities, where she attended theater, opera, and many social functions of greater or lesser magnitude.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The first great effort she made in behalf of her people was an attempt to forestall the opening of the great expanse of land in the Indian Territory to settlement by the white people.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading The holiday recesses were spent by Chiquita in the great eastern cities, where she attended theater, opera, and many social functions of greater or lesser magnitude.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The holiday recesses were spent by Chiquita in the great eastern cities, where she attended theater, opera, and many social functions of greater or lesser magnitude.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading WHENCE COME MY PEOPLE?
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
receptionsnounUS /rɪˈsepʃənz/
plural of “reception” — the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading She was welcomed by various clubs, literary folk, and at state receptions--this grandly intellectual daughter of a savage chief.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading The holiday recesses were spent by Chiquita in the great eastern cities, where she attended theater, opera, and many social functions of greater or lesser magnitude.
relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/
have faith or confidence in
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading She was welcomed by various clubs, literary folk, and at state receptions--this grandly intellectual daughter of a savage chief.
Senoritanoun
a Spanish title or form of address used to or of an unmarried girl or woman; similar to the English “Miss”
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading The first great effort she made in behalf of her people was an attempt to forestall the opening of the great expanse of land in the Indian Territory to settlement by the white people.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The holiday recesses were spent by Chiquita in the great eastern cities, where she attended theater, opera, and many social functions of greater or lesser magnitude.
Sheppard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading The holiday recesses were spent by Chiquita in the great eastern cities, where she attended theater, opera, and many social functions of greater or lesser magnitude.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The holiday recesses were spent by Chiquita in the great eastern cities, where she attended theater, opera, and many social functions of greater or lesser magnitude.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading She was welcomed by various clubs, literary folk, and at state receptions--this grandly intellectual daughter of a savage chief.
TerritorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The first great effort she made in behalf of her people was an attempt to forestall the opening of the great expanse of land in the Indian Territory to settlement by the white people.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The holiday recesses were spent by Chiquita in the great eastern cities, where she attended theater, opera, and many social functions of greater or lesser magnitude.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The holiday recesses were spent by Chiquita in the great eastern cities, where she attended theater, opera, and many social functions of greater or lesser magnitude.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She was welcomed by various clubs, literary folk, and at state receptions--this grandly intellectual daughter of a savage chief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading She was welcomed by various clubs, literary folk, and at state receptions--this grandly intellectual daughter of a savage chief.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was welcomed by various clubs, literary folk, and at state receptions--this grandly intellectual daughter of a savage chief.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading She was welcomed by various clubs, literary folk, and at state receptions--this grandly intellectual daughter of a savage chief.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The holiday recesses were spent by Chiquita in the great eastern cities, where she attended theater, opera, and many social functions of greater or lesser magnitude.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading WHENCE COME MY PEOPLE?
in or at the place that
From this reading The holiday recesses were spent by Chiquita in the great eastern cities, where she attended theater, opera, and many social functions of greater or lesser magnitude.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
a Caucasian
From this reading The first great effort she made in behalf of her people was an attempt to forestall the opening of the great expanse of land in the Indian Territory to settlement by the white people.
which person or people
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading After Jack's wedding she came to rely upon his wife--who found the Indian Senorita always included in the invitations sent the Sheppard house--to smooth the difficult paths of etiquette and to instruct her in the many formalities necessarily omitted in her college life, that were imperative upon being presented in the whirl of fashionable circles.
