adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
advisernounUS /ædˈvaɪzər/
an expert who gives advice
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
ambitionnounUS /æmˈbɪʃən/
a cherished desire
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One pleasant July morning, the people of Dunwood were electrified by the news that on Thursday evening, Mrs. Howard Hastings would be at home to between one and two hundred of her _friends_.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One pleasant July morning, the people of Dunwood were electrified by the news that on Thursday evening, Mrs. Howard Hastings would be at home to between one and two hundred of her _friends_.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One pleasant July morning, the people of Dunwood were electrified by the news that on Thursday evening, Mrs. Howard Hastings would be at home to between one and two hundred of her _friends_.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading One pleasant July morning, the people of Dunwood were electrified by the news that on Thursday evening, Mrs. Howard Hastings would be at home to between one and two hundred of her _friends_.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One pleasant July morning, the people of Dunwood were electrified by the news that on Thursday evening, Mrs. Howard Hastings would be at home to between one and two hundred of her _friends_.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading It was in vain that Mrs. Deane sought to convince her daughter how impossible it was to raise the necessary funds.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading It was in vain that Mrs. Deane sought to convince her daughter how impossible it was to raise the necessary funds.
Deane
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From this reading It was in vain that Mrs. Deane sought to convince her daughter how impossible it was to raise the necessary funds.
deviseverbUS /dɪˈvaɪz/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
directionsnounUS /dərˈekʃənz/
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
Dunwood
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From this reading One pleasant July morning, the people of Dunwood were electrified by the news that on Thursday evening, Mrs. Howard Hastings would be at home to between one and two hundred of her _friends_.
electrifiedverbUS /ɪˈlektrəfaɪd/
inflected form of “electrify” — excite suddenly and intensely
From this reading One pleasant July morning, the people of Dunwood were electrified by the news that on Thursday evening, Mrs. Howard Hastings would be at home to between one and two hundred of her _friends_.
enlighteningadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənɪŋ/
tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
EugenianounUS /ˌjuːˈdʒiːniə/
tropical trees and shrubs with aromatic leaves and often valuable hard wood
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
Eugenia'snounUS /ˌjuːˈdʒiːniəz/
possessive form of “eugenia” — tropical trees and shrubs with aromatic leaves and often valuable hard wood
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One pleasant July morning, the people of Dunwood were electrified by the news that on Thursday evening, Mrs. Howard Hastings would be at home to between one and two hundred of her _friends_.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
fitverbUS /fɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading One pleasant July morning, the people of Dunwood were electrified by the news that on Thursday evening, Mrs. Howard Hastings would be at home to between one and two hundred of her _friends_.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading It was in vain that Mrs. Deane sought to convince her daughter how impossible it was to raise the necessary funds.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
gratitudenounUS /ˈɡrætətuːd/
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading One pleasant July morning, the people of Dunwood were electrified by the news that on Thursday evening, Mrs. Howard Hastings would be at home to between one and two hundred of her _friends_.
Hastings's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One pleasant July morning, the people of Dunwood were electrified by the news that on Thursday evening, Mrs. Howard Hastings would be at home to between one and two hundred of her _friends_.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
HillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading One pleasant July morning, the people of Dunwood were electrified by the news that on Thursday evening, Mrs. Howard Hastings would be at home to between one and two hundred of her _friends_.
how
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From this reading It was in vain that Mrs. Deane sought to convince her daughter how impossible it was to raise the necessary funds.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading One pleasant July morning, the people of Dunwood were electrified by the news that on Thursday evening, Mrs. Howard Hastings would be at home to between one and two hundred of her _friends_.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading One pleasant July morning, the people of Dunwood were electrified by the news that on Thursday evening, Mrs. Howard Hastings would be at home to between one and two hundred of her _friends_.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was in vain that Mrs. Deane sought to convince her daughter how impossible it was to raise the necessary funds.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in vain that Mrs. Deane sought to convince her daughter how impossible it was to raise the necessary funds.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading One pleasant July morning, the people of Dunwood were electrified by the news that on Thursday evening, Mrs. Howard Hastings would be at home to between one and two hundred of her _friends_.
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
matchverbUS /mætʃ/
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One pleasant July morning, the people of Dunwood were electrified by the news that on Thursday evening, Mrs. Howard Hastings would be at home to between one and two hundred of her _friends_.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading One pleasant July morning, the people of Dunwood were electrified by the news that on Thursday evening, Mrs. Howard Hastings would be at home to between one and two hundred of her _friends_.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading It was in vain that Mrs. Deane sought to convince her daughter how impossible it was to raise the necessary funds.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading One pleasant July morning, the people of Dunwood were electrified by the news that on Thursday evening, Mrs. Howard Hastings would be at home to between one and two hundred of her _friends_.
nobodiesnounUS /ˈnoʊbɑːdiːz/
plural of “nobody” — a person of no influence
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/
come into possession of
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One pleasant July morning, the people of Dunwood were electrified by the news that on Thursday evening, Mrs. Howard Hastings would be at home to between one and two hundred of her _friends_.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One pleasant July morning, the people of Dunwood were electrified by the news that on Thursday evening, Mrs. Howard Hastings would be at home to between one and two hundred of her _friends_.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One pleasant July morning, the people of Dunwood were electrified by the news that on Thursday evening, Mrs. Howard Hastings would be at home to between one and two hundred of her _friends_.
overskirtnoun
an outer skirt worn over another skirt
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
PARTYnounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE PARTY.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading One pleasant July morning, the people of Dunwood were electrified by the news that on Thursday evening, Mrs. Howard Hastings would be at home to between one and two hundred of her _friends_.
pinknounUS /pɪŋk/
a light shade of red
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading One pleasant July morning, the people of Dunwood were electrified by the news that on Thursday evening, Mrs. Howard Hastings would be at home to between one and two hundred of her _friends_.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
raiseverbUS /reɪz/
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading It was in vain that Mrs. Deane sought to convince her daughter how impossible it was to raise the necessary funds.
renderingnounUS /ˈrendərɪŋ/
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
scoldingnounUS /ˈskoʊldɪŋ/
rebuking a person harshly
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
somebodies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading It was in vain that Mrs. Deane sought to convince her daughter how impossible it was to raise the necessary funds.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One pleasant July morning, the people of Dunwood were electrified by the news that on Thursday evening, Mrs. Howard Hastings would be at home to between one and two hundred of her _friends_.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PARTY.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading One pleasant July morning, the people of Dunwood were electrified by the news that on Thursday evening, Mrs. Howard Hastings would be at home to between one and two hundred of her _friends_.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One pleasant July morning, the people of Dunwood were electrified by the news that on Thursday evening, Mrs. Howard Hastings would be at home to between one and two hundred of her _friends_.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One pleasant July morning, the people of Dunwood were electrified by the news that on Thursday evening, Mrs. Howard Hastings would be at home to between one and two hundred of her _friends_.
usefuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːsfəl/
being of use or service
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading It was in vain that Mrs. Deane sought to convince her daughter how impossible it was to raise the necessary funds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One pleasant July morning, the people of Dunwood were electrified by the news that on Thursday evening, Mrs. Howard Hastings would be at home to between one and two hundred of her _friends_.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading To appear well in his eyes was, therefore, Eugenia's ambition; and the time which was not spent in giving directions at Rose Hill, was occupied at home in scolding, because her mother would not devise a way by which she could obtain a new pink satin dress, with lace overskirt, and flowers to match.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One pleasant July morning, the people of Dunwood were electrified by the news that on Thursday evening, Mrs. Howard Hastings would be at home to between one and two hundred of her _friends_.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Among the first invited was Eugenia, who had been Mrs. Hastings's chief adviser, kindly enlightening her as to the _somebodies_ and _nobodies_ of the town, and rendering herself so generally useful, that, in a fit of gratitude, Mrs. Hastings had promised her her brother Stephen, a fast young man, who was expected to be present at the party.
