adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This evening there was a great dinner-party at Colonel Catesby's; a political dinner.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In Quarrier's opinion, she would far outshine her previous appearances; she was to wear certain jewels which he had purchased on a recent visit to town--at an outlay of which he preferred to say nothing definite.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading In Quarrier's opinion, she would far outshine her previous appearances; she was to wear certain jewels which he had purchased on a recent visit to town--at an outlay of which he preferred to say nothing definite.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "They are the kind of thing," he remarked, with a significant smile, "that can be passed on to one's children."
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This evening there was a great dinner-party at Colonel Catesby's; a political dinner.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "They are the kind of thing," he remarked, with a significant smile, "that can be passed on to one's children."
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But would it be possible for her to keep the engagement?
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "They are the kind of thing," he remarked, with a significant smile, "that can be passed on to one's children."
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Lilian had carefully prepared for the occasion.
Catesby's
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From this reading This evening there was a great dinner-party at Colonel Catesby's; a political dinner.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In Quarrier's opinion, she would far outshine her previous appearances; she was to wear certain jewels which he had purchased on a recent visit to town--at an outlay of which he preferred to say nothing definite.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "They are the kind of thing," he remarked, with a significant smile, "that can be passed on to one's children."
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 This evening there was a great dinner-party at Colonel Catesby's; a political dinner.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading In Quarrier's opinion, she would far outshine her previous appearances; she was to wear certain jewels which he had purchased on a recent visit to town--at an outlay of which he preferred to say nothing definite.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading This evening there was a great dinner-party at Colonel Catesby's; a political dinner.
dinner-party
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From this reading This evening there was a great dinner-party at Colonel Catesby's; a political dinner.
engagementnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənt/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading But would it be possible for her to keep the engagement?
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading This evening there was a great dinner-party at Colonel Catesby's; a political dinner.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In Quarrier's opinion, she would far outshine her previous appearances; she was to wear certain jewels which he had purchased on a recent visit to town--at an outlay of which he preferred to say nothing definite.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lilian had carefully prepared for the occasion.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This evening there was a great dinner-party at Colonel Catesby's; a political dinner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lilian had carefully prepared for the occasion.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In Quarrier's opinion, she would far outshine her previous appearances; she was to wear certain jewels which he had purchased on a recent visit to town--at an outlay of which he preferred to say nothing definite.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In Quarrier's opinion, she would far outshine her previous appearances; she was to wear certain jewels which he had purchased on a recent visit to town--at an outlay of which he preferred to say nothing definite.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Quarrier's opinion, she would far outshine her previous appearances; she was to wear certain jewels which he had purchased on a recent visit to town--at an outlay of which he preferred to say nothing definite.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But would it be possible for her to keep the engagement?
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading In Quarrier's opinion, she would far outshine her previous appearances; she was to wear certain jewels which he had purchased on a recent visit to town--at an outlay of which he preferred to say nothing definite.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But would it be possible for her to keep the engagement?
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "They are the kind of thing," he remarked, with a significant smile, "that can be passed on to one's children."
Lilian
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From this reading Lilian had carefully prepared for the occasion.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading In Quarrier's opinion, she would far outshine her previous appearances; she was to wear certain jewels which he had purchased on a recent visit to town--at an outlay of which he preferred to say nothing definite.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Lilian had carefully prepared for the occasion.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In Quarrier's opinion, she would far outshine her previous appearances; she was to wear certain jewels which he had purchased on a recent visit to town--at an outlay of which he preferred to say nothing definite.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In Quarrier's opinion, she would far outshine her previous appearances; she was to wear certain jewels which he had purchased on a recent visit to town--at an outlay of which he preferred to say nothing definite.
one's
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From this reading "They are the kind of thing," he remarked, with a significant smile, "that can be passed on to one's children."
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading In Quarrier's opinion, she would far outshine her previous appearances; she was to wear certain jewels which he had purchased on a recent visit to town--at an outlay of which he preferred to say nothing definite.
outlaynounUS /ˈaʊtleɪ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading In Quarrier's opinion, she would far outshine her previous appearances; she was to wear certain jewels which he had purchased on a recent visit to town--at an outlay of which he preferred to say nothing definite.
outshineverbUS /ˈaʊtʃaɪn/
shine brighter than
From this reading In Quarrier's opinion, she would far outshine her previous appearances; she was to wear certain jewels which he had purchased on a recent visit to town--at an outlay of which he preferred to say nothing definite.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "They are the kind of thing," he remarked, with a significant smile, "that can be passed on to one's children."
politicaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading This evening there was a great dinner-party at Colonel Catesby's; a political dinner.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading But would it be possible for her to keep the engagement?
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading In Quarrier's opinion, she would far outshine her previous appearances; she was to wear certain jewels which he had purchased on a recent visit to town--at an outlay of which he preferred to say nothing definite.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Lilian had carefully prepared for the occasion.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading In Quarrier's opinion, she would far outshine her previous appearances; she was to wear certain jewels which he had purchased on a recent visit to town--at an outlay of which he preferred to say nothing definite.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading In Quarrier's opinion, she would far outshine her previous appearances; she was to wear certain jewels which he had purchased on a recent visit to town--at an outlay of which he preferred to say nothing definite.
Quarrier's
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From this reading In Quarrier's opinion, she would far outshine her previous appearances; she was to wear certain jewels which he had purchased on a recent visit to town--at an outlay of which he preferred to say nothing definite.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading In Quarrier's opinion, she would far outshine her previous appearances; she was to wear certain jewels which he had purchased on a recent visit to town--at an outlay of which he preferred to say nothing definite.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "They are the kind of thing," he remarked, with a significant smile, "that can be passed on to one's children."
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading In Quarrier's opinion, she would far outshine her previous appearances; she was to wear certain jewels which he had purchased on a recent visit to town--at an outlay of which he preferred to say nothing definite.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In Quarrier's opinion, she would far outshine her previous appearances; she was to wear certain jewels which he had purchased on a recent visit to town--at an outlay of which he preferred to say nothing definite.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading "They are the kind of thing," he remarked, with a significant smile, "that can be passed on to one's children."
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "They are the kind of thing," he remarked, with a significant smile, "that can be passed on to one's children."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "They are the kind of thing," he remarked, with a significant smile, "that can be passed on to one's children."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lilian had carefully prepared for the occasion.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading This evening there was a great dinner-party at Colonel Catesby's; a political dinner.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They are the kind of thing," he remarked, with a significant smile, "that can be passed on to one's children."
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading "They are the kind of thing," he remarked, with a significant smile, "that can be passed on to one's children."
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This evening there was a great dinner-party at Colonel Catesby's; a political dinner.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In Quarrier's opinion, she would far outshine her previous appearances; she was to wear certain jewels which he had purchased on a recent visit to town--at an outlay of which he preferred to say nothing definite.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading In Quarrier's opinion, she would far outshine her previous appearances; she was to wear certain jewels which he had purchased on a recent visit to town--at an outlay of which he preferred to say nothing definite.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading In Quarrier's opinion, she would far outshine her previous appearances; she was to wear certain jewels which he had purchased on a recent visit to town--at an outlay of which he preferred to say nothing definite.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This evening there was a great dinner-party at Colonel Catesby's; a political dinner.
wearverbUS /wer/
be dressed in
From this reading In Quarrier's opinion, she would far outshine her previous appearances; she was to wear certain jewels which he had purchased on a recent visit to town--at an outlay of which he preferred to say nothing definite.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In Quarrier's opinion, she would far outshine her previous appearances; she was to wear certain jewels which he had purchased on a recent visit to town--at an outlay of which he preferred to say nothing definite.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "They are the kind of thing," he remarked, with a significant smile, "that can be passed on to one's children."
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In Quarrier's opinion, she would far outshine her previous appearances; she was to wear certain jewels which he had purchased on a recent visit to town--at an outlay of which he preferred to say nothing definite.
