adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. White was a handsome woman.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading As Ruth Dale, youngest sister of Major Dale, she had been a belle, and now as Mrs. Winthrop White she was acknowledged a social leader and a favorite.
amethystnounUS /ˈæmɪθɪst/
a transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone
From this reading As Dorothy had predicted Mrs. White was radiant in her beautiful amethyst chiffon, so that the elementary evening "panned out" exactly as scheduled.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Ruth Dale, youngest sister of Major Dale, she had been a belle, and now as Mrs. Winthrop White she was acknowledged a social leader and a favorite.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Dorothy had predicted Mrs. White was radiant in her beautiful amethyst chiffon, so that the elementary evening "panned out" exactly as scheduled.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Her hair had the same brightness that made Dorothy's so attractive, except that years had tarnished that of Mrs. White, while her niece had seen only sunshine in life to polish the golden warp that beauty loves to spin.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading As Dorothy had predicted Mrs. White was radiant in her beautiful amethyst chiffon, so that the elementary evening "panned out" exactly as scheduled.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Her hair had the same brightness that made Dorothy's so attractive, except that years had tarnished that of Mrs. White, while her niece had seen only sunshine in life to polish the golden warp that beauty loves to spin.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As Ruth Dale, youngest sister of Major Dale, she had been a belle, and now as Mrs. Winthrop White she was acknowledged a social leader and a favorite.
bellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading As Ruth Dale, youngest sister of Major Dale, she had been a belle, and now as Mrs. Winthrop White she was acknowledged a social leader and a favorite.
blazedverbUS /bleɪzd/
past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively
From this reading IN SOCIAL ELEMENTS Dorothy wore her "heavenly" blue dress, while Tavia "blazed out" in her sunset costume.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading IN SOCIAL ELEMENTS Dorothy wore her "heavenly" blue dress, while Tavia "blazed out" in her sunset costume.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading Her hair had the same brightness that made Dorothy's so attractive, except that years had tarnished that of Mrs. White, while her niece had seen only sunshine in life to polish the golden warp that beauty loves to spin.
chiffonnounUS /ʃɪˈfɑːn/
a sheer fabric of silk or rayon
From this reading As Dorothy had predicted Mrs. White was radiant in her beautiful amethyst chiffon, so that the elementary evening "panned out" exactly as scheduled.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading IN SOCIAL ELEMENTS Dorothy wore her "heavenly" blue dress, while Tavia "blazed out" in her sunset costume.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading As Ruth Dale, youngest sister of Major Dale, she had been a belle, and now as Mrs. Winthrop White she was acknowledged a social leader and a favorite.
Dorothy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN SOCIAL ELEMENTS Dorothy wore her "heavenly" blue dress, while Tavia "blazed out" in her sunset costume.
Dorothy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her hair had the same brightness that made Dorothy's so attractive, except that years had tarnished that of Mrs. White, while her niece had seen only sunshine in life to polish the golden warp that beauty loves to spin.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading IN SOCIAL ELEMENTS Dorothy wore her "heavenly" blue dress, while Tavia "blazed out" in her sunset costume.
elementaryadjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentri/
easy and not involved or complicated
From this reading As Dorothy had predicted Mrs. White was radiant in her beautiful amethyst chiffon, so that the elementary evening "panned out" exactly as scheduled.
ELEMENTSnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading IN SOCIAL ELEMENTS Dorothy wore her "heavenly" blue dress, while Tavia "blazed out" in her sunset costume.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading As Dorothy had predicted Mrs. White was radiant in her beautiful amethyst chiffon, so that the elementary evening "panned out" exactly as scheduled.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading As Dorothy had predicted Mrs. White was radiant in her beautiful amethyst chiffon, so that the elementary evening "panned out" exactly as scheduled.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading Her hair had the same brightness that made Dorothy's so attractive, except that years had tarnished that of Mrs. White, while her niece had seen only sunshine in life to polish the golden warp that beauty loves to spin.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading As Ruth Dale, youngest sister of Major Dale, she had been a belle, and now as Mrs. Winthrop White she was acknowledged a social leader and a favorite.
goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Her hair had the same brightness that made Dorothy's so attractive, except that years had tarnished that of Mrs. White, while her niece had seen only sunshine in life to polish the golden warp that beauty loves to spin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Dorothy had predicted Mrs. White was radiant in her beautiful amethyst chiffon, so that the elementary evening "panned out" exactly as scheduled.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Her hair had the same brightness that made Dorothy's so attractive, except that years had tarnished that of Mrs. White, while her niece had seen only sunshine in life to polish the golden warp that beauty loves to spin.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Mrs. White was a handsome woman.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading IN SOCIAL ELEMENTS Dorothy wore her "heavenly" blue dress, while Tavia "blazed out" in her sunset costume.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN SOCIAL ELEMENTS Dorothy wore her "heavenly" blue dress, while Tavia "blazed out" in her sunset costume.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN SOCIAL ELEMENTS Dorothy wore her "heavenly" blue dress, while Tavia "blazed out" in her sunset costume.
leadernounUS /ˈliːdər/
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading As Ruth Dale, youngest sister of Major Dale, she had been a belle, and now as Mrs. Winthrop White she was acknowledged a social leader and a favorite.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Her hair had the same brightness that made Dorothy's so attractive, except that years had tarnished that of Mrs. White, while her niece had seen only sunshine in life to polish the golden warp that beauty loves to spin.
lovesnounUS /lʌvz/
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Her hair had the same brightness that made Dorothy's so attractive, except that years had tarnished that of Mrs. White, while her niece had seen only sunshine in life to polish the golden warp that beauty loves to spin.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Her hair had the same brightness that made Dorothy's so attractive, except that years had tarnished that of Mrs. White, while her niece had seen only sunshine in life to polish the golden warp that beauty loves to spin.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading As Ruth Dale, youngest sister of Major Dale, she had been a belle, and now as Mrs. Winthrop White she was acknowledged a social leader and a favorite.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading As Dorothy had predicted Mrs. White was radiant in her beautiful amethyst chiffon, so that the elementary evening "panned out" exactly as scheduled.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Her hair had the same brightness that made Dorothy's so attractive, except that years had tarnished that of Mrs. White, while her niece had seen only sunshine in life to polish the golden warp that beauty loves to spin.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As Ruth Dale, youngest sister of Major Dale, she had been a belle, and now as Mrs. Winthrop White she was acknowledged a social leader and a favorite.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Ruth Dale, youngest sister of Major Dale, she had been a belle, and now as Mrs. Winthrop White she was acknowledged a social leader and a favorite.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Her hair had the same brightness that made Dorothy's so attractive, except that years had tarnished that of Mrs. White, while her niece had seen only sunshine in life to polish the golden warp that beauty loves to spin.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading IN SOCIAL ELEMENTS Dorothy wore her "heavenly" blue dress, while Tavia "blazed out" in her sunset costume.
pannedverbUS /pænd/
inflected form of “pan” — make a sweeping movement
From this reading As Dorothy had predicted Mrs. White was radiant in her beautiful amethyst chiffon, so that the elementary evening "panned out" exactly as scheduled.
polishnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
the property of being smooth and shiny
From this reading Her hair had the same brightness that made Dorothy's so attractive, except that years had tarnished that of Mrs. White, while her niece had seen only sunshine in life to polish the golden warp that beauty loves to spin.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading As Dorothy had predicted Mrs. White was radiant in her beautiful amethyst chiffon, so that the elementary evening "panned out" exactly as scheduled.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading As Dorothy had predicted Mrs. White was radiant in her beautiful amethyst chiffon, so that the elementary evening "panned out" exactly as scheduled.
RuthnounUS /ruːθ/
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading As Ruth Dale, youngest sister of Major Dale, she had been a belle, and now as Mrs. Winthrop White she was acknowledged a social leader and a favorite.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Her hair had the same brightness that made Dorothy's so attractive, except that years had tarnished that of Mrs. White, while her niece had seen only sunshine in life to polish the golden warp that beauty loves to spin.
scheduledadjectiveUS /ˈskedʒʊld/
planned or scheduled for some certain time or times
From this reading As Dorothy had predicted Mrs. White was radiant in her beautiful amethyst chiffon, so that the elementary evening "panned out" exactly as scheduled.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Her hair had the same brightness that made Dorothy's so attractive, except that years had tarnished that of Mrs. White, while her niece had seen only sunshine in life to polish the golden warp that beauty loves to spin.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Ruth Dale, youngest sister of Major Dale, she had been a belle, and now as Mrs. Winthrop White she was acknowledged a social leader and a favorite.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading As Ruth Dale, youngest sister of Major Dale, she had been a belle, and now as Mrs. Winthrop White she was acknowledged a social leader and a favorite.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As Dorothy had predicted Mrs. White was radiant in her beautiful amethyst chiffon, so that the elementary evening "panned out" exactly as scheduled.
SOCIALadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading IN SOCIAL ELEMENTS Dorothy wore her "heavenly" blue dress, while Tavia "blazed out" in her sunset costume.
spinverbUS /spɪn/
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
From this reading Her hair had the same brightness that made Dorothy's so attractive, except that years had tarnished that of Mrs. White, while her niece had seen only sunshine in life to polish the golden warp that beauty loves to spin.
sunsetnounUS /ˈsʌnset/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading IN SOCIAL ELEMENTS Dorothy wore her "heavenly" blue dress, while Tavia "blazed out" in her sunset costume.
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading Her hair had the same brightness that made Dorothy's so attractive, except that years had tarnished that of Mrs. White, while her niece had seen only sunshine in life to polish the golden warp that beauty loves to spin.
tarnishedverbUS /ˈtɑːrnɪʃt/
past form of “tarnish” — make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
From this reading Her hair had the same brightness that made Dorothy's so attractive, except that years had tarnished that of Mrs. White, while her niece had seen only sunshine in life to polish the golden warp that beauty loves to spin.
Tavia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN SOCIAL ELEMENTS Dorothy wore her "heavenly" blue dress, while Tavia "blazed out" in her sunset costume.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Dorothy had predicted Mrs. White was radiant in her beautiful amethyst chiffon, so that the elementary evening "panned out" exactly as scheduled.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Dorothy had predicted Mrs. White was radiant in her beautiful amethyst chiffon, so that the elementary evening "panned out" exactly as scheduled.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her hair had the same brightness that made Dorothy's so attractive, except that years had tarnished that of Mrs. White, while her niece had seen only sunshine in life to polish the golden warp that beauty loves to spin.
warpverbUS /wɔːrp/
make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
From this reading Her hair had the same brightness that made Dorothy's so attractive, except that years had tarnished that of Mrs. White, while her niece had seen only sunshine in life to polish the golden warp that beauty loves to spin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Dorothy had predicted Mrs. White was radiant in her beautiful amethyst chiffon, so that the elementary evening "panned out" exactly as scheduled.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading IN SOCIAL ELEMENTS Dorothy wore her "heavenly" blue dress, while Tavia "blazed out" in her sunset costume.
WhitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading As Dorothy had predicted Mrs. White was radiant in her beautiful amethyst chiffon, so that the elementary evening "panned out" exactly as scheduled.
Winthrop
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Ruth Dale, youngest sister of Major Dale, she had been a belle, and now as Mrs. Winthrop White she was acknowledged a social leader and a favorite.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Mrs. White was a handsome woman.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading IN SOCIAL ELEMENTS Dorothy wore her "heavenly" blue dress, while Tavia "blazed out" in her sunset costume.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Her hair had the same brightness that made Dorothy's so attractive, except that years had tarnished that of Mrs. White, while her niece had seen only sunshine in life to polish the golden warp that beauty loves to spin.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As Ruth Dale, youngest sister of Major Dale, she had been a belle, and now as Mrs. Winthrop White she was acknowledged a social leader and a favorite.
