adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And there were so many eligible young women on the market, although none of them were described as artful hussies!
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Grant’s first visit to the home of his private stenographer was not his last, and the news leaked out, as it is sure to do in such cases.
artfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːrtfəl/
not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Grant’s first visit to the home of his private stenographer was not his last, and the news leaked out, as it is sure to do in such cases.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading Grant’s behavior, however, placed him under no cloud in so far as social opportunities were concerned; on the contrary, he found himself being showered with invitations, most of which he managed to decline on the grounds of pressure of business.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The social set confessed to being on the point of being shocked.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Grant’s behavior, however, placed him under no cloud in so far as social opportunities were concerned; on the contrary, he found himself being showered with invitations, most of which he managed to decline on the grounds of pressure of business.
casesnounUS /ˈkeɪsəz/
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Grant’s first visit to the home of his private stenographer was not his last, and the news leaked out, as it is sure to do in such cases.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
cloudverbUS /klaʊd/
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Grant’s behavior, however, placed him under no cloud in so far as social opportunities were concerned; on the contrary, he found himself being showered with invitations, most of which he managed to decline on the grounds of pressure of business.
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Grant’s behavior, however, placed him under no cloud in so far as social opportunities were concerned; on the contrary, he found himself being showered with invitations, most of which he managed to decline on the grounds of pressure of business.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading The social set confessed to being on the point of being shocked.
contraryadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntreri/
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Grant’s behavior, however, placed him under no cloud in so far as social opportunities were concerned; on the contrary, he found himself being showered with invitations, most of which he managed to decline on the grounds of pressure of business.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading Grant’s behavior, however, placed him under no cloud in so far as social opportunities were concerned; on the contrary, he found himself being showered with invitations, most of which he managed to decline on the grounds of pressure of business.
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading And there were so many eligible young women on the market, although none of them were described as artful hussies!
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Grant’s first visit to the home of his private stenographer was not his last, and the news leaked out, as it is sure to do in such cases.
dognounUS /dɔːɡ/
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
eligibleadjectiveUS /ˈelədʒəbəl/
qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
From this reading And there were so many eligible young women on the market, although none of them were described as artful hussies!
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Grant’s behavior, however, placed him under no cloud in so far as social opportunities were concerned; on the contrary, he found himself being showered with invitations, most of which he managed to decline on the grounds of pressure of business.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Grant’s first visit to the home of his private stenographer was not his last, and the news leaked out, as it is sure to do in such cases.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
flingverbUS /flɪŋ/
throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Grant’s behavior, however, placed him under no cloud in so far as social opportunities were concerned; on the contrary, he found himself being showered with invitations, most of which he managed to decline on the grounds of pressure of business.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
GrantverbUS /ɡrænt/
let have
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
Grant'snounUS /ɡrænts/
possessive form of “grant” — any monetary aid
From this reading Grant’s first visit to the home of his private stenographer was not his last, and the news leaked out, as it is sure to do in such cases.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Grant’s behavior, however, placed him under no cloud in so far as social opportunities were concerned; on the contrary, he found himself being showered with invitations, most of which he managed to decline on the grounds of pressure of business.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Grant’s behavior, however, placed him under no cloud in so far as social opportunities were concerned; on the contrary, he found himself being showered with invitations, most of which he managed to decline on the grounds of pressure of business.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Grant’s behavior, however, placed him under no cloud in so far as social opportunities were concerned; on the contrary, he found himself being showered with invitations, most of which he managed to decline on the grounds of pressure of business.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Grant’s first visit to the home of his private stenographer was not his last, and the news leaked out, as it is sure to do in such cases.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Grant’s first visit to the home of his private stenographer was not his last, and the news leaked out, as it is sure to do in such cases.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Grant’s behavior, however, placed him under no cloud in so far as social opportunities were concerned; on the contrary, he found himself being showered with invitations, most of which he managed to decline on the grounds of pressure of business.
hussies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And there were so many eligible young women on the market, although none of them were described as artful hussies!
hussynounUS /ˈhʌsi/
a woman adulterer
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Grant’s first visit to the home of his private stenographer was not his last, and the news leaked out, as it is sure to do in such cases.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Grant’s behavior, however, placed him under no cloud in so far as social opportunities were concerned; on the contrary, he found himself being showered with invitations, most of which he managed to decline on the grounds of pressure of business.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Grant’s first visit to the home of his private stenographer was not his last, and the news leaked out, as it is sure to do in such cases.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Grant’s first visit to the home of his private stenographer was not his last, and the news leaked out, as it is sure to do in such cases.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Grant’s first visit to the home of his private stenographer was not his last, and the news leaked out, as it is sure to do in such cases.
leakedverbUS /liːkt/
past form of “leak” — tell anonymously
From this reading Grant’s first visit to the home of his private stenographer was not his last, and the news leaked out, as it is sure to do in such cases.
managedverbUS /ˈmænədʒd/
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Grant’s behavior, however, placed him under no cloud in so far as social opportunities were concerned; on the contrary, he found himself being showered with invitations, most of which he managed to decline on the grounds of pressure of business.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 And there were so many eligible young women on the market, although none of them were described as artful hussies!
marketnounUS /ˈmɑːrkət/
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading And there were so many eligible young women on the market, although none of them were described as artful hussies!
marryverbUS /ˈmeri/
take in marriage
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Grant’s behavior, however, placed him under no cloud in so far as social opportunities were concerned; on the contrary, he found himself being showered with invitations, most of which he managed to decline on the grounds of pressure of business.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Grant’s first visit to the home of his private stenographer was not his last, and the news leaked out, as it is sure to do in such cases.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Grant’s behavior, however, placed him under no cloud in so far as social opportunities were concerned; on the contrary, he found himself being showered with invitations, most of which he managed to decline on the grounds of pressure of business.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading And there were so many eligible young women on the market, although none of them were described as artful hussies!
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Grant’s first visit to the home of his private stenographer was not his last, and the news leaked out, as it is sure to do in such cases.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Grant’s first visit to the home of his private stenographer was not his last, and the news leaked out, as it is sure to do in such cases.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The social set confessed to being on the point of being shocked.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Grant’s behavior, however, placed him under no cloud in so far as social opportunities were concerned; on the contrary, he found himself being showered with invitations, most of which he managed to decline on the grounds of pressure of business.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Grant’s first visit to the home of his private stenographer was not his last, and the news leaked out, as it is sure to do in such cases.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
Phyllis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Grant’s behavior, however, placed him under no cloud in so far as social opportunities were concerned; on the contrary, he found himself being showered with invitations, most of which he managed to decline on the grounds of pressure of business.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The social set confessed to being on the point of being shocked.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading Grant’s behavior, however, placed him under no cloud in so far as social opportunities were concerned; on the contrary, he found himself being showered with invitations, most of which he managed to decline on the grounds of pressure of business.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Grant’s first visit to the home of his private stenographer was not his last, and the news leaked out, as it is sure to do in such cases.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
sellverbUS /sel/
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The social set confessed to being on the point of being shocked.
settleverbUS /ˈsetəl/
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading The social set confessed to being on the point of being shocked.
showeredverbUS /ˈʃaʊərd/
past form of “shower” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading Grant’s behavior, however, placed him under no cloud in so far as social opportunities were concerned; on the contrary, he found himself being showered with invitations, most of which he managed to decline on the grounds of pressure of business.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And there were so many eligible young women on the market, although none of them were described as artful hussies!
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading The social set confessed to being on the point of being shocked.
stenographernounUS /steˈnʌɡrəfər/
someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation)
From this reading Grant’s first visit to the home of his private stenographer was not his last, and the news leaked out, as it is sure to do in such cases.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Grant’s first visit to the home of his private stenographer was not his last, and the news leaked out, as it is sure to do in such cases.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Grant’s first visit to the home of his private stenographer was not his last, and the news leaked out, as it is sure to do in such cases.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Grant’s first visit to the home of his private stenographer was not his last, and the news leaked out, as it is sure to do in such cases.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And there were so many eligible young women on the market, although none of them were described as artful hussies!
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading And there were so many eligible young women on the market, although none of them were described as artful hussies!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Grant’s first visit to the home of his private stenographer was not his last, and the news leaked out, as it is sure to do in such cases.
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Grant’s behavior, however, placed him under no cloud in so far as social opportunities were concerned; on the contrary, he found himself being showered with invitations, most of which he managed to decline on the grounds of pressure of business.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Grant’s first visit to the home of his private stenographer was not his last, and the news leaked out, as it is sure to do in such cases.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Grant’s first visit to the home of his private stenographer was not his last, and the news leaked out, as it is sure to do in such cases.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And there were so many eligible young women on the market, although none of them were described as artful hussies!
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Grant’s behavior, however, placed him under no cloud in so far as social opportunities were concerned; on the contrary, he found himself being showered with invitations, most of which he managed to decline on the grounds of pressure of business.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Grant’s behavior, however, placed him under no cloud in so far as social opportunities were concerned; on the contrary, he found himself being showered with invitations, most of which he managed to decline on the grounds of pressure of business.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading And there were so many eligible young women on the market, although none of them were described as artful hussies!
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Two schools of criticism developed over the five o’clock tea tables; one held that Grant was a gay dog who would settle down and marry in his class when he had had his fling, and the other that Phyllis Bruce was an artful hussy who was quite ready to sell herself for the Grant millions.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading And there were so many eligible young women on the market, although none of them were described as artful hussies!
