a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Frank and Bart were the only ones of the party who attended the dance, that evening, which was an informal affair.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Frank and Bart were the only ones of the party who attended the dance, that evening, which was an informal affair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frank and Bart were the only ones of the party who attended the dance, that evening, which was an informal affair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fine music was furnished, and the young ladies and girls of Santa Barbara looked their best as they mingled with the guests at the hotel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fine music was furnished, and the young ladies and girls of Santa Barbara looked their best as they mingled with the guests at the hotel.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Frank and Bart were the only ones of the party who attended the dance, that evening, which was an informal affair.
Barbara
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From this reading Fine music was furnished, and the young ladies and girls of Santa Barbara looked their best as they mingled with the guests at the hotel.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading Frank and Bart were the only ones of the party who attended the dance, that evening, which was an informal affair.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As Frank stood looking on he decided that the girls of the Golden State were charming indeed, and there was no reason why California should not be proud of them.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Fine music was furnished, and the young ladies and girls of Santa Barbara looked their best as they mingled with the guests at the hotel.
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading In this respect Frank felt that they might well be compared with the finest bred girls of the East.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were refined and cultured, too, as they showed by their manners and conversation.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading As Frank stood looking on he decided that the girls of the Golden State were charming indeed, and there was no reason why California should not be proud of them.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading As Frank stood looking on he decided that the girls of the Golden State were charming indeed, and there was no reason why California should not be proud of them.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading In this respect Frank felt that they might well be compared with the finest bred girls of the East.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading They were refined and cultured, too, as they showed by their manners and conversation.
culturedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltʃərd/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading They were refined and cultured, too, as they showed by their manners and conversation.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Frank and Bart were the only ones of the party who attended the dance, that evening, which was an informal affair.
recognizable; marked
From this reading As Frank stood looking on he decided that the girls of the Golden State were charming indeed, and there was no reason why California should not be proud of them.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading In this respect Frank felt that they might well be compared with the finest bred girls of the East.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Frank and Bart were the only ones of the party who attended the dance, that evening, which was an informal affair.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In this respect Frank felt that they might well be compared with the finest bred girls of the East.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Fine music was furnished, and the young ladies and girls of Santa Barbara looked their best as they mingled with the guests at the hotel.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading In this respect Frank felt that they might well be compared with the finest bred girls of the East.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank and Bart were the only ones of the party who attended the dance, that evening, which was an informal affair.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Fine music was furnished, and the young ladies and girls of Santa Barbara looked their best as they mingled with the guests at the hotel.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Fine music was furnished, and the young ladies and girls of Santa Barbara looked their best as they mingled with the guests at the hotel.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading As Frank stood looking on he decided that the girls of the Golden State were charming indeed, and there was no reason why California should not be proud of them.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Fine music was furnished, and the young ladies and girls of Santa Barbara looked their best as they mingled with the guests at the hotel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Frank stood looking on he decided that the girls of the Golden State were charming indeed, and there was no reason why California should not be proud of them.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Fine music was furnished, and the young ladies and girls of Santa Barbara looked their best as they mingled with the guests at the hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this respect Frank felt that they might well be compared with the finest bred girls of the East.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading As Frank stood looking on he decided that the girls of the Golden State were charming indeed, and there was no reason why California should not be proud of them.
informaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrməl/
not formal
From this reading Frank and Bart were the only ones of the party who attended the dance, that evening, which was an informal affair.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Fine music was furnished, and the young ladies and girls of Santa Barbara looked their best as they mingled with the guests at the hotel.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Fine music was furnished, and the young ladies and girls of Santa Barbara looked their best as they mingled with the guests at the hotel.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading As Frank stood looking on he decided that the girls of the Golden State were charming indeed, and there was no reason why California should not be proud of them.
social deportment
From this reading They were refined and cultured, too, as they showed by their manners and conversation.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In this respect Frank felt that they might well be compared with the finest bred girls of the East.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Fine music was furnished, and the young ladies and girls of Santa Barbara looked their best as they mingled with the guests at the hotel.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Fine music was furnished, and the young ladies and girls of Santa Barbara looked their best as they mingled with the guests at the hotel.
not any; not one
From this reading As Frank stood looking on he decided that the girls of the Golden State were charming indeed, and there was no reason why California should not be proud of them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As Frank stood looking on he decided that the girls of the Golden State were charming indeed, and there was no reason why California should not be proud of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Frank and Bart were the only ones of the party who attended the dance, that evening, which was an informal affair.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As Frank stood looking on he decided that the girls of the Golden State were charming indeed, and there was no reason why California should not be proud of them.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Frank and Bart were the only ones of the party who attended the dance, that evening, which was an informal affair.
and nothing more
From this reading Frank and Bart were the only ones of the party who attended the dance, that evening, which was an informal affair.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Frank and Bart were the only ones of the party who attended the dance, that evening, which was an informal affair.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading As Frank stood looking on he decided that the girls of the Golden State were charming indeed, and there was no reason why California should not be proud of them.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading As Frank stood looking on he decided that the girls of the Golden State were charming indeed, and there was no reason why California should not be proud of them.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading They were refined and cultured, too, as they showed by their manners and conversation.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In this respect Frank felt that they might well be compared with the finest bred girls of the East.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading Fine music was furnished, and the young ladies and girls of Santa Barbara looked their best as they mingled with the guests at the hotel.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As Frank stood looking on he decided that the girls of the Golden State were charming indeed, and there was no reason why California should not be proud of them.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They were refined and cultured, too, as they showed by their manners and conversation.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading As Frank stood looking on he decided that the girls of the Golden State were charming indeed, and there was no reason why California should not be proud of them.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As Frank stood looking on he decided that the girls of the Golden State were charming indeed, and there was no reason why California should not be proud of them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Frank and Bart were the only ones of the party who attended the dance, that evening, which was an informal affair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Frank and Bart were the only ones of the party who attended the dance, that evening, which was an informal affair.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Fine music was furnished, and the young ladies and girls of Santa Barbara looked their best as they mingled with the guests at the hotel.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As Frank stood looking on he decided that the girls of the Golden State were charming indeed, and there was no reason why California should not be proud of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As Frank stood looking on he decided that the girls of the Golden State were charming indeed, and there was no reason why California should not be proud of them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fine music was furnished, and the young ladies and girls of Santa Barbara looked their best as they mingled with the guests at the hotel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this respect Frank felt that they might well be compared with the finest bred girls of the East.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They were refined and cultured, too, as they showed by their manners and conversation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frank and Bart were the only ones of the party who attended the dance, that evening, which was an informal affair.
(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 In this respect Frank felt that they might well be compared with the finest bred girls of the East.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Frank and Bart were the only ones of the party who attended the dance, that evening, which was an informal affair.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Frank and Bart were the only ones of the party who attended the dance, that evening, which was an informal affair.
which person or people
From this reading Frank and Bart were the only ones of the party who attended the dance, that evening, which was an informal affair.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading As Frank stood looking on he decided that the girls of the Golden State were charming indeed, and there was no reason why California should not be proud of them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fine music was furnished, and the young ladies and girls of Santa Barbara looked their best as they mingled with the guests at the hotel.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Fine music was furnished, and the young ladies and girls of Santa Barbara looked their best as they mingled with the guests at the hotel.
