adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading {source not located} EARLY in December, a new glazed card was to be seen on most of the fashionable tables in New York.
affirmverbUS /əˈfɜːrm/
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading It was of the particular tint most in favour that season, whether bluish or pinkish we dare not affirm, for fear of committing a serious anachronism, which might at once destroy, with many persons, all claim to a knowledge of the arcana of fashionable life.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was of the particular tint most in favour that season, whether bluish or pinkish we dare not affirm, for fear of committing a serious anachronism, which might at once destroy, with many persons, all claim to a knowledge of the arcana of fashionable life.
anachronismnounUS /əˈnækrənɪzəm/
something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred
From this reading It was of the particular tint most in favour that season, whether bluish or pinkish we dare not affirm, for fear of committing a serious anachronism, which might at once destroy, with many persons, all claim to a knowledge of the arcana of fashionable life.
arcananounUS /ɑːrˈkænə/
plural of “arcanum” — information known only to a special group
From this reading It was of the particular tint most in favour that season, whether bluish or pinkish we dare not affirm, for fear of committing a serious anachronism, which might at once destroy, with many persons, all claim to a knowledge of the arcana of fashionable life.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was of the particular tint most in favour that season, whether bluish or pinkish we dare not affirm, for fear of committing a serious anachronism, which might at once destroy, with many persons, all claim to a knowledge of the arcana of fashionable life.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Having no authorities at hand to consult, the point must be left to the greater research of the critical reader.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading {source not located} EARLY in December, a new glazed card was to be seen on most of the fashionable tables in New York.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading "Merrily, merrily dance the bells; Swiftly glides the sleigh!"
bluishadjectiveUS /ˈbluːɪʃ/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It was of the particular tint most in favour that season, whether bluish or pinkish we dare not affirm, for fear of committing a serious anachronism, which might at once destroy, with many persons, all claim to a knowledge of the arcana of fashionable life.
cardnounUS /kɑːrd/
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading {source not located} EARLY in December, a new glazed card was to be seen on most of the fashionable tables in New York.
claimnounUS /kleɪm/
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading It was of the particular tint most in favour that season, whether bluish or pinkish we dare not affirm, for fear of committing a serious anachronism, which might at once destroy, with many persons, all claim to a knowledge of the arcana of fashionable life.
committingverbUS /kəˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “commit” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading It was of the particular tint most in favour that season, whether bluish or pinkish we dare not affirm, for fear of committing a serious anachronism, which might at once destroy, with many persons, all claim to a knowledge of the arcana of fashionable life.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading Having no authorities at hand to consult, the point must be left to the greater research of the critical reader.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading Having no authorities at hand to consult, the point must be left to the greater research of the critical reader.
dancenounUS /dæns/
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading "Merrily, merrily dance the bells; Swiftly glides the sleigh!"
dareverbUS /der/
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading It was of the particular tint most in favour that season, whether bluish or pinkish we dare not affirm, for fear of committing a serious anachronism, which might at once destroy, with many persons, all claim to a knowledge of the arcana of fashionable life.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading {source not located} EARLY in December, a new glazed card was to be seen on most of the fashionable tables in New York.
destroyverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪ/
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading It was of the particular tint most in favour that season, whether bluish or pinkish we dare not affirm, for fear of committing a serious anachronism, which might at once destroy, with many persons, all claim to a knowledge of the arcana of fashionable life.
EARLYadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading {source not located} EARLY in December, a new glazed card was to be seen on most of the fashionable tables in New York.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading {source not located} EARLY in December, a new glazed card was to be seen on most of the fashionable tables in New York.
favournounUS /ˈfeɪvər/
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading It was of the particular tint most in favour that season, whether bluish or pinkish we dare not affirm, for fear of committing a serious anachronism, which might at once destroy, with many persons, all claim to a knowledge of the arcana of fashionable life.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It was of the particular tint most in favour that season, whether bluish or pinkish we dare not affirm, for fear of committing a serious anachronism, which might at once destroy, with many persons, all claim to a knowledge of the arcana of fashionable life.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was of the particular tint most in favour that season, whether bluish or pinkish we dare not affirm, for fear of committing a serious anachronism, which might at once destroy, with many persons, all claim to a knowledge of the arcana of fashionable life.
glazedadjectiveUS /ɡleɪzd/
(used of eyes) lacking liveliness
From this reading {source not located} EARLY in December, a new glazed card was to be seen on most of the fashionable tables in New York.
glidesnounUS /ɡlaɪdz/
plural of “glide” — a vowellike sound that serves as a consonant
From this reading "Merrily, merrily dance the bells; Swiftly glides the sleigh!"
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Having no authorities at hand to consult, the point must be left to the greater research of the critical reader.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Having no authorities at hand to consult, the point must be left to the greater research of the critical reader.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having no authorities at hand to consult, the point must be left to the greater research of the critical reader.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading {source not located} EARLY in December, a new glazed card was to be seen on most of the fashionable tables in New York.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was of the particular tint most in favour that season, whether bluish or pinkish we dare not affirm, for fear of committing a serious anachronism, which might at once destroy, with many persons, all claim to a knowledge of the arcana of fashionable life.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading It was of the particular tint most in favour that season, whether bluish or pinkish we dare not affirm, for fear of committing a serious anachronism, which might at once destroy, with many persons, all claim to a knowledge of the arcana of fashionable life.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Having no authorities at hand to consult, the point must be left to the greater research of the critical reader.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was of the particular tint most in favour that season, whether bluish or pinkish we dare not affirm, for fear of committing a serious anachronism, which might at once destroy, with many persons, all claim to a knowledge of the arcana of fashionable life.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading {source not located} EARLY in December, a new glazed card was to be seen on most of the fashionable tables in New York.
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 It was of the particular tint most in favour that season, whether bluish or pinkish we dare not affirm, for fear of committing a serious anachronism, which might at once destroy, with many persons, all claim to a knowledge of the arcana of fashionable life.
MerrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading "Merrily, merrily dance the bells; Swiftly glides the sleigh!"
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was of the particular tint most in favour that season, whether bluish or pinkish we dare not affirm, for fear of committing a serious anachronism, which might at once destroy, with many persons, all claim to a knowledge of the arcana of fashionable life.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading {source not located} EARLY in December, a new glazed card was to be seen on most of the fashionable tables in New York.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Having no authorities at hand to consult, the point must be left to the greater research of the critical reader.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading {source not located} EARLY in December, a new glazed card was to be seen on most of the fashionable tables in New York.
NewspapernounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpər/
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Newspaper Verses.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Having no authorities at hand to consult, the point must be left to the greater research of the critical reader.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading {source not located} EARLY in December, a new glazed card was to be seen on most of the fashionable tables in New York.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading {source not located} EARLY in December, a new glazed card was to be seen on most of the fashionable tables in New York.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading {source not located} EARLY in December, a new glazed card was to be seen on most of the fashionable tables in New York.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading It was of the particular tint most in favour that season, whether bluish or pinkish we dare not affirm, for fear of committing a serious anachronism, which might at once destroy, with many persons, all claim to a knowledge of the arcana of fashionable life.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was of the particular tint most in favour that season, whether bluish or pinkish we dare not affirm, for fear of committing a serious anachronism, which might at once destroy, with many persons, all claim to a knowledge of the arcana of fashionable life.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It was of the particular tint most in favour that season, whether bluish or pinkish we dare not affirm, for fear of committing a serious anachronism, which might at once destroy, with many persons, all claim to a knowledge of the arcana of fashionable life.
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading It was of the particular tint most in favour that season, whether bluish or pinkish we dare not affirm, for fear of committing a serious anachronism, which might at once destroy, with many persons, all claim to a knowledge of the arcana of fashionable life.
pinkishadjectiveUS /ˈpɪŋkɪʃ/
of a light shade of red
From this reading It was of the particular tint most in favour that season, whether bluish or pinkish we dare not affirm, for fear of committing a serious anachronism, which might at once destroy, with many persons, all claim to a knowledge of the arcana of fashionable life.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Having no authorities at hand to consult, the point must be left to the greater research of the critical reader.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Having no authorities at hand to consult, the point must be left to the greater research of the critical reader.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading Having no authorities at hand to consult, the point must be left to the greater research of the critical reader.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was of the particular tint most in favour that season, whether bluish or pinkish we dare not affirm, for fear of committing a serious anachronism, which might at once destroy, with many persons, all claim to a knowledge of the arcana of fashionable life.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading {source not located} EARLY in December, a new glazed card was to be seen on most of the fashionable tables in New York.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading It was of the particular tint most in favour that season, whether bluish or pinkish we dare not affirm, for fear of committing a serious anachronism, which might at once destroy, with many persons, all claim to a knowledge of the arcana of fashionable life.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading "Merrily, merrily dance the bells; Swiftly glides the sleigh!"
sourcenounUS /sɔːrs/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading {source not located} EARLY in December, a new glazed card was to be seen on most of the fashionable tables in New York.
SwiftlyadverbUS /ˈswɪftli/
in a swift manner
From this reading "Merrily, merrily dance the bells; Swiftly glides the sleigh!"
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading {source not located} EARLY in December, a new glazed card was to be seen on most of the fashionable tables in New York.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was of the particular tint most in favour that season, whether bluish or pinkish we dare not affirm, for fear of committing a serious anachronism, which might at once destroy, with many persons, all claim to a knowledge of the arcana of fashionable life.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Merrily, merrily dance the bells; Swiftly glides the sleigh!"
tintnounUS /tɪnt/
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading It was of the particular tint most in favour that season, whether bluish or pinkish we dare not affirm, for fear of committing a serious anachronism, which might at once destroy, with many persons, all claim to a knowledge of the arcana of fashionable life.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading {source not located} EARLY in December, a new glazed card was to be seen on most of the fashionable tables in New York.
VersesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading Newspaper Verses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading {source not located} EARLY in December, a new glazed card was to be seen on most of the fashionable tables in New York.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was of the particular tint most in favour that season, whether bluish or pinkish we dare not affirm, for fear of committing a serious anachronism, which might at once destroy, with many persons, all claim to a knowledge of the arcana of fashionable life.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It was of the particular tint most in favour that season, whether bluish or pinkish we dare not affirm, for fear of committing a serious anachronism, which might at once destroy, with many persons, all claim to a knowledge of the arcana of fashionable life.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was of the particular tint most in favour that season, whether bluish or pinkish we dare not affirm, for fear of committing a serious anachronism, which might at once destroy, with many persons, all claim to a knowledge of the arcana of fashionable life.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was of the particular tint most in favour that season, whether bluish or pinkish we dare not affirm, for fear of committing a serious anachronism, which might at once destroy, with many persons, all claim to a knowledge of the arcana of fashionable life.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading {source not located} EARLY in December, a new glazed card was to be seen on most of the fashionable tables in New York.
