aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There were witty editorials in the newspapers on house-cleaning and about the man who had the courage to wear the first straw hat.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Spring came round again in Herculaneum.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading There had been two charity balls by rival hospital boards, receptions, amateur dramatics, dinners and dances, not to omit the announcement of several engagements.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading People began to go to the tailor and the dress-maker and the hatter.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading There had been two charity balls by rival hospital boards, receptions, amateur dramatics, dinners and dances, not to omit the announcement of several engagements.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading There had been two charity balls by rival hospital boards, receptions, amateur dramatics, dinners and dances, not to omit the announcement of several engagements.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The season (referring to the winter festivities) had been unusually lively.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading People began to go to the tailor and the dress-maker and the hatter.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading There had been two charity balls by rival hospital boards, receptions, amateur dramatics, dinners and dances, not to omit the announcement of several engagements.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There had been two charity balls by rival hospital boards, receptions, amateur dramatics, dinners and dances, not to omit the announcement of several engagements.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Spring came round again in Herculaneum.
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading There had been two charity balls by rival hospital boards, receptions, amateur dramatics, dinners and dances, not to omit the announcement of several engagements.
couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading There were witty editorials in the newspapers on house-cleaning and about the man who had the courage to wear the first straw hat.
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading There had been two charity balls by rival hospital boards, receptions, amateur dramatics, dinners and dances, not to omit the announcement of several engagements.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading There had been two charity balls by rival hospital boards, receptions, amateur dramatics, dinners and dances, not to omit the announcement of several engagements.
dramaticsnounUS /drəˈmætɪks/
participation in theatrical productions as an extracurricular activity
From this reading There had been two charity balls by rival hospital boards, receptions, amateur dramatics, dinners and dances, not to omit the announcement of several engagements.
dress-maker
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading People began to go to the tailor and the dress-maker and the hatter.
editorialsnounUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəlz/
plural of “editorial” — an article giving opinions or perspectives
From this reading There were witty editorials in the newspapers on house-cleaning and about the man who had the courage to wear the first straw hat.
engagementsnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənts/
plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading There had been two charity balls by rival hospital boards, receptions, amateur dramatics, dinners and dances, not to omit the announcement of several engagements.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading The season (referring to the winter festivities) had been unusually lively.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading There were witty editorials in the newspapers on house-cleaning and about the man who had the courage to wear the first straw hat.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading People began to go to the tailor and the dress-maker and the hatter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There were witty editorials in the newspapers on house-cleaning and about the man who had the courage to wear the first straw hat.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading There were witty editorials in the newspapers on house-cleaning and about the man who had the courage to wear the first straw hat.
hatternounUS /ˈhætər/
someone who makes and sells hats
From this reading People began to go to the tailor and the dress-maker and the hatter.
Herculaneumnoun
ancient city; now destroyed
From this reading Spring came round again in Herculaneum.
hospitalnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəl/
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading There had been two charity balls by rival hospital boards, receptions, amateur dramatics, dinners and dances, not to omit the announcement of several engagements.
house-cleaning
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were witty editorials in the newspapers on house-cleaning and about the man who had the courage to wear the first straw hat.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Spring came round again in Herculaneum.
livelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvli/
full of life and energy
From this reading The season (referring to the winter festivities) had been unusually lively.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There were witty editorials in the newspapers on house-cleaning and about the man who had the courage to wear the first straw hat.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading There were witty editorials in the newspapers on house-cleaning and about the man who had the courage to wear the first straw hat.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There had been two charity balls by rival hospital boards, receptions, amateur dramatics, dinners and dances, not to omit the announcement of several engagements.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There had been two charity balls by rival hospital boards, receptions, amateur dramatics, dinners and dances, not to omit the announcement of several engagements.
omitverbUS /oʊˈmɪt/
prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading There had been two charity balls by rival hospital boards, receptions, amateur dramatics, dinners and dances, not to omit the announcement of several engagements.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were witty editorials in the newspapers on house-cleaning and about the man who had the courage to wear the first straw hat.
PeoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People began to go to the tailor and the dress-maker and the hatter.
receptionsnounUS /rɪˈsepʃənz/
plural of “reception” — the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading There had been two charity balls by rival hospital boards, receptions, amateur dramatics, dinners and dances, not to omit the announcement of several engagements.
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading The season (referring to the winter festivities) had been unusually lively.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading There had been two charity balls by rival hospital boards, receptions, amateur dramatics, dinners and dances, not to omit the announcement of several engagements.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Spring came round again in Herculaneum.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The season (referring to the winter festivities) had been unusually lively.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There had been two charity balls by rival hospital boards, receptions, amateur dramatics, dinners and dances, not to omit the announcement of several engagements.
SpringnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading Spring came round again in Herculaneum.
strawnounUS /strɔː/
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading There were witty editorials in the newspapers on house-cleaning and about the man who had the courage to wear the first straw hat.
tailorverbUS /ˈteɪlər/
adjust to a specific need or market
From this reading People began to go to the tailor and the dress-maker and the hatter.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading People began to go to the tailor and the dress-maker and the hatter.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were witty editorials in the newspapers on house-cleaning and about the man who had the courage to wear the first straw hat.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading People began to go to the tailor and the dress-maker and the hatter.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There had been two charity balls by rival hospital boards, receptions, amateur dramatics, dinners and dances, not to omit the announcement of several engagements.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading The season (referring to the winter festivities) had been unusually lively.
wearverbUS /wer/
be dressed in
From this reading There were witty editorials in the newspapers on house-cleaning and about the man who had the courage to wear the first straw hat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were witty editorials in the newspapers on house-cleaning and about the man who had the courage to wear the first straw hat.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading There were witty editorials in the newspapers on house-cleaning and about the man who had the courage to wear the first straw hat.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The season (referring to the winter festivities) had been unusually lively.
wittyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪti/
combining clever conception and facetious expression
From this reading There were witty editorials in the newspapers on house-cleaning and about the man who had the courage to wear the first straw hat.
