adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nevertheless, a few intimates made their appearance as usual at Mrs. Lee's.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Schneidekoupon and his sister dined with Mrs. Lee, and remained after dinner, while Sybil and Julia Schneidekoupon compared conclusions about Washington society.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Schneidekoupon and his sister dined with Mrs. Lee, and remained after dinner, while Sybil and Julia Schneidekoupon compared conclusions about Washington society.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading The faithful Popoff was there, and Miss Dare also ran in to pass an hour with her dear Sybil; but as she passed the whole evening in a corner with Popoff, she must have been disappointed in her object.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The faithful Popoff was there, and Miss Dare also ran in to pass an hour with her dear Sybil; but as she passed the whole evening in a corner with Popoff, she must have been disappointed in her object.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SUNDAY evening was stormy, and some enthusiasm was required to make one face its perils for the sake of society.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Nevertheless, a few intimates made their appearance as usual at Mrs. Lee's.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nevertheless, a few intimates made their appearance as usual at Mrs. Lee's.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nevertheless, a few intimates made their appearance as usual at Mrs. Lee's.
BaronnounUS /ˈbærən/
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Carrington came, and Baron Jacobi.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The faithful Popoff was there, and Miss Dare also ran in to pass an hour with her dear Sybil; but as she passed the whole evening in a corner with Popoff, she must have been disappointed in her object.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The faithful Popoff was there, and Miss Dare also ran in to pass an hour with her dear Sybil; but as she passed the whole evening in a corner with Popoff, she must have been disappointed in her object.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Carrington came, and Baron Jacobi.
Carrington
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From this reading Carrington came, and Baron Jacobi.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Schneidekoupon and his sister dined with Mrs. Lee, and remained after dinner, while Sybil and Julia Schneidekoupon compared conclusions about Washington society.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Schneidekoupon and his sister dined with Mrs. Lee, and remained after dinner, while Sybil and Julia Schneidekoupon compared conclusions about Washington society.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The faithful Popoff was there, and Miss Dare also ran in to pass an hour with her dear Sybil; but as she passed the whole evening in a corner with Popoff, she must have been disappointed in her object.
DareverbUS /der/
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading The faithful Popoff was there, and Miss Dare also ran in to pass an hour with her dear Sybil; but as she passed the whole evening in a corner with Popoff, she must have been disappointed in her object.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading The faithful Popoff was there, and Miss Dare also ran in to pass an hour with her dear Sybil; but as she passed the whole evening in a corner with Popoff, she must have been disappointed in her object.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading Schneidekoupon and his sister dined with Mrs. Lee, and remained after dinner, while Sybil and Julia Schneidekoupon compared conclusions about Washington society.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Schneidekoupon and his sister dined with Mrs. Lee, and remained after dinner, while Sybil and Julia Schneidekoupon compared conclusions about Washington society.
disappointedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading The faithful Popoff was there, and Miss Dare also ran in to pass an hour with her dear Sybil; but as she passed the whole evening in a corner with Popoff, she must have been disappointed in her object.
enthusiasmnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/
a feeling of excitement
From this reading SUNDAY evening was stormy, and some enthusiasm was required to make one face its perils for the sake of society.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading SUNDAY evening was stormy, and some enthusiasm was required to make one face its perils for the sake of society.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading SUNDAY evening was stormy, and some enthusiasm was required to make one face its perils for the sake of society.
faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading The faithful Popoff was there, and Miss Dare also ran in to pass an hour with her dear Sybil; but as she passed the whole evening in a corner with Popoff, she must have been disappointed in her object.
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 Nevertheless, a few intimates made their appearance as usual at Mrs. Lee's.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SUNDAY evening was stormy, and some enthusiasm was required to make one face its perils for the sake of society.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The faithful Popoff was there, and Miss Dare also ran in to pass an hour with her dear Sybil; but as she passed the whole evening in a corner with Popoff, she must have been disappointed in her object.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The faithful Popoff was there, and Miss Dare also ran in to pass an hour with her dear Sybil; but as she passed the whole evening in a corner with Popoff, she must have been disappointed in her object.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Schneidekoupon and his sister dined with Mrs. Lee, and remained after dinner, while Sybil and Julia Schneidekoupon compared conclusions about Washington society.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The faithful Popoff was there, and Miss Dare also ran in to pass an hour with her dear Sybil; but as she passed the whole evening in a corner with Popoff, she must have been disappointed in her object.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The faithful Popoff was there, and Miss Dare also ran in to pass an hour with her dear Sybil; but as she passed the whole evening in a corner with Popoff, she must have been disappointed in her object.
intimatesnounUS /ˈɪntəməts/
plural of “intimate” — someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading Nevertheless, a few intimates made their appearance as usual at Mrs. Lee's.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading SUNDAY evening was stormy, and some enthusiasm was required to make one face its perils for the sake of society.
JacobinounUS /jɑːˈkoʊbi/
German mathematician (1804-1851)
From this reading Carrington came, and Baron Jacobi.
Julia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Schneidekoupon and his sister dined with Mrs. Lee, and remained after dinner, while Sybil and Julia Schneidekoupon compared conclusions about Washington society.
LeenounUS /liː/
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Schneidekoupon and his sister dined with Mrs. Lee, and remained after dinner, while Sybil and Julia Schneidekoupon compared conclusions about Washington society.
Lee'snounUS /liːz/
possessive form of “lee” — United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Nevertheless, a few intimates made their appearance as usual at Mrs. Lee's.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Nevertheless, a few intimates made their appearance as usual at Mrs. Lee's.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading SUNDAY evening was stormy, and some enthusiasm was required to make one face its perils for the sake of society.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The faithful Popoff was there, and Miss Dare also ran in to pass an hour with her dear Sybil; but as she passed the whole evening in a corner with Popoff, she must have been disappointed in her object.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Nevertheless, a few intimates made their appearance as usual at Mrs. Lee's.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The faithful Popoff was there, and Miss Dare also ran in to pass an hour with her dear Sybil; but as she passed the whole evening in a corner with Popoff, she must have been disappointed in her object.
NeverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, a few intimates made their appearance as usual at Mrs. Lee's.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The faithful Popoff was there, and Miss Dare also ran in to pass an hour with her dear Sybil; but as she passed the whole evening in a corner with Popoff, she must have been disappointed in her object.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUNDAY evening was stormy, and some enthusiasm was required to make one face its perils for the sake of society.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SUNDAY evening was stormy, and some enthusiasm was required to make one face its perils for the sake of society.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading The faithful Popoff was there, and Miss Dare also ran in to pass an hour with her dear Sybil; but as she passed the whole evening in a corner with Popoff, she must have been disappointed in her object.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The faithful Popoff was there, and Miss Dare also ran in to pass an hour with her dear Sybil; but as she passed the whole evening in a corner with Popoff, she must have been disappointed in her object.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading SUNDAY evening was stormy, and some enthusiasm was required to make one face its perils for the sake of society.
Popoff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The faithful Popoff was there, and Miss Dare also ran in to pass an hour with her dear Sybil; but as she passed the whole evening in a corner with Popoff, she must have been disappointed in her object.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The faithful Popoff was there, and Miss Dare also ran in to pass an hour with her dear Sybil; but as she passed the whole evening in a corner with Popoff, she must have been disappointed in her object.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Schneidekoupon and his sister dined with Mrs. Lee, and remained after dinner, while Sybil and Julia Schneidekoupon compared conclusions about Washington society.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading SUNDAY evening was stormy, and some enthusiasm was required to make one face its perils for the sake of society.
sakenounUS /seɪk/
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading SUNDAY evening was stormy, and some enthusiasm was required to make one face its perils for the sake of society.
Schneidekoupon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Schneidekoupon and his sister dined with Mrs. Lee, and remained after dinner, while Sybil and Julia Schneidekoupon compared conclusions about Washington society.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The faithful Popoff was there, and Miss Dare also ran in to pass an hour with her dear Sybil; but as she passed the whole evening in a corner with Popoff, she must have been disappointed in her object.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Schneidekoupon and his sister dined with Mrs. Lee, and remained after dinner, while Sybil and Julia Schneidekoupon compared conclusions about Washington society.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading SUNDAY evening was stormy, and some enthusiasm was required to make one face its perils for the sake of society.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SUNDAY evening was stormy, and some enthusiasm was required to make one face its perils for the sake of society.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading SUNDAY evening was stormy, and some enthusiasm was required to make one face its perils for the sake of society.
SUNDAYnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading SUNDAY evening was stormy, and some enthusiasm was required to make one face its perils for the sake of society.
Sybil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The faithful Popoff was there, and Miss Dare also ran in to pass an hour with her dear Sybil; but as she passed the whole evening in a corner with Popoff, she must have been disappointed in her object.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUNDAY evening was stormy, and some enthusiasm was required to make one face its perils for the sake of society.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, a few intimates made their appearance as usual at Mrs. Lee's.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The faithful Popoff was there, and Miss Dare also ran in to pass an hour with her dear Sybil; but as she passed the whole evening in a corner with Popoff, she must have been disappointed in her object.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SUNDAY evening was stormy, and some enthusiasm was required to make one face its perils for the sake of society.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Nevertheless, a few intimates made their appearance as usual at Mrs. Lee's.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SUNDAY evening was stormy, and some enthusiasm was required to make one face its perils for the sake of society.
WashingtonnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Schneidekoupon and his sister dined with Mrs. Lee, and remained after dinner, while Sybil and Julia Schneidekoupon compared conclusions about Washington society.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Schneidekoupon and his sister dined with Mrs. Lee, and remained after dinner, while Sybil and Julia Schneidekoupon compared conclusions about Washington society.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The faithful Popoff was there, and Miss Dare also ran in to pass an hour with her dear Sybil; but as she passed the whole evening in a corner with Popoff, she must have been disappointed in her object.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The faithful Popoff was there, and Miss Dare also ran in to pass an hour with her dear Sybil; but as she passed the whole evening in a corner with Popoff, she must have been disappointed in her object.
