AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A lady who lived at Kilburn, and entertained largely in a house not designed for large entertainment, was ‘at home’ this evening.
affluencenounUS /ˈæfluːəns/
abundant wealth
From this reading At eleven o’clock the two drawing-rooms contained as many people as could sit and stand with semblance of comfort; around the hostess, on the landing, pressed a crowd, which grew constantly thicker by affluence from the staircase.
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Bursts of laughter from the dining-room announced the success of an American joker, who, in return for a substantial cheque, provided amusement in fashionable gatherings.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among recent arrivals appeared a troupe of nigger minstrels, engaged to give their exhilarating entertainment--if space could be found for them.
amusementnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənt/
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Bursts of laughter from the dining-room announced the success of an American joker, who, in return for a substantial cheque, provided amusement in fashionable gatherings.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bursts of laughter from the dining-room announced the success of an American joker, who, in return for a substantial cheque, provided amusement in fashionable gatherings.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A lady who lived at Kilburn, and entertained largely in a house not designed for large entertainment, was ‘at home’ this evening.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Bursts of laughter from the dining-room announced the success of an American joker, who, in return for a substantial cheque, provided amusement in fashionable gatherings.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Among recent arrivals appeared a troupe of nigger minstrels, engaged to give their exhilarating entertainment--if space could be found for them.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading At eleven o’clock the two drawing-rooms contained as many people as could sit and stand with semblance of comfort; around the hostess, on the landing, pressed a crowd, which grew constantly thicker by affluence from the staircase.
arrivalsnounUS /ərˈaɪvəlz/
plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Among recent arrivals appeared a troupe of nigger minstrels, engaged to give their exhilarating entertainment--if space could be found for them.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At eleven o’clock the two drawing-rooms contained as many people as could sit and stand with semblance of comfort; around the hostess, on the landing, pressed a crowd, which grew constantly thicker by affluence from the staircase.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A lady who lived at Kilburn, and entertained largely in a house not designed for large entertainment, was ‘at home’ this evening.
bandnounUS /bænd/
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading In the hall below a ‘Hungarian band’ discoursed very loud music.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Among recent arrivals appeared a troupe of nigger minstrels, engaged to give their exhilarating entertainment--if space could be found for them.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading In the hall below a ‘Hungarian band’ discoursed very loud music.
BurstsnounUS /bɜːrsts/
plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting
From this reading Bursts of laughter from the dining-room announced the success of an American joker, who, in return for a substantial cheque, provided amusement in fashionable gatherings.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At eleven o’clock the two drawing-rooms contained as many people as could sit and stand with semblance of comfort; around the hostess, on the landing, pressed a crowd, which grew constantly thicker by affluence from the staircase.
chequenounUS /tʃek/
a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading Bursts of laughter from the dining-room announced the success of an American joker, who, in return for a substantial cheque, provided amusement in fashionable gatherings.
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading At eleven o’clock the two drawing-rooms contained as many people as could sit and stand with semblance of comfort; around the hostess, on the landing, pressed a crowd, which grew constantly thicker by affluence from the staircase.
constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading At eleven o’clock the two drawing-rooms contained as many people as could sit and stand with semblance of comfort; around the hostess, on the landing, pressed a crowd, which grew constantly thicker by affluence from the staircase.
containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/
gotten under control
From this reading At eleven o’clock the two drawing-rooms contained as many people as could sit and stand with semblance of comfort; around the hostess, on the landing, pressed a crowd, which grew constantly thicker by affluence from the staircase.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At eleven o’clock the two drawing-rooms contained as many people as could sit and stand with semblance of comfort; around the hostess, on the landing, pressed a crowd, which grew constantly thicker by affluence from the staircase.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading At eleven o’clock the two drawing-rooms contained as many people as could sit and stand with semblance of comfort; around the hostess, on the landing, pressed a crowd, which grew constantly thicker by affluence from the staircase.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading A lady who lived at Kilburn, and entertained largely in a house not designed for large entertainment, was ‘at home’ this evening.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Bursts of laughter from the dining-room announced the success of an American joker, who, in return for a substantial cheque, provided amusement in fashionable gatherings.
discoursed
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From this reading In the hall below a ‘Hungarian band’ discoursed very loud music.
drawing-rooms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At eleven o’clock the two drawing-rooms contained as many people as could sit and stand with semblance of comfort; around the hostess, on the landing, pressed a crowd, which grew constantly thicker by affluence from the staircase.
elevenadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevən/
being one more than ten
From this reading At eleven o’clock the two drawing-rooms contained as many people as could sit and stand with semblance of comfort; around the hostess, on the landing, pressed a crowd, which grew constantly thicker by affluence from the staircase.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Among recent arrivals appeared a troupe of nigger minstrels, engaged to give their exhilarating entertainment--if space could be found for them.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading A lady who lived at Kilburn, and entertained largely in a house not designed for large entertainment, was ‘at home’ this evening.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading A lady who lived at Kilburn, and entertained largely in a house not designed for large entertainment, was ‘at home’ this evening.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A lady who lived at Kilburn, and entertained largely in a house not designed for large entertainment, was ‘at home’ this evening.
exhilaratingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/
making lively and cheerful
From this reading Among recent arrivals appeared a troupe of nigger minstrels, engaged to give their exhilarating entertainment--if space could be found for them.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Bursts of laughter from the dining-room announced the success of an American joker, who, in return for a substantial cheque, provided amusement in fashionable gatherings.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A lady who lived at Kilburn, and entertained largely in a house not designed for large entertainment, was ‘at home’ this evening.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Among recent arrivals appeared a troupe of nigger minstrels, engaged to give their exhilarating entertainment--if space could be found for them.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At eleven o’clock the two drawing-rooms contained as many people as could sit and stand with semblance of comfort; around the hostess, on the landing, pressed a crowd, which grew constantly thicker by affluence from the staircase.
gatheringsnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋz/
plural of “gathering” — a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Bursts of laughter from the dining-room announced the success of an American joker, who, in return for a substantial cheque, provided amusement in fashionable gatherings.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Among recent arrivals appeared a troupe of nigger minstrels, engaged to give their exhilarating entertainment--if space could be found for them.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading At eleven o’clock the two drawing-rooms contained as many people as could sit and stand with semblance of comfort; around the hostess, on the landing, pressed a crowd, which grew constantly thicker by affluence from the staircase.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading In the hall below a ‘Hungarian band’ discoursed very loud music.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A lady who lived at Kilburn, and entertained largely in a house not designed for large entertainment, was ‘at home’ this evening.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading At eleven o’clock the two drawing-rooms contained as many people as could sit and stand with semblance of comfort; around the hostess, on the landing, pressed a crowd, which grew constantly thicker by affluence from the staircase.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A lady who lived at Kilburn, and entertained largely in a house not designed for large entertainment, was ‘at home’ this evening.
HungarianadjectiveUS /həŋˈɡeriən/
relating to or characteristic of Hungary
From this reading In the hall below a ‘Hungarian band’ discoursed very loud music.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Among recent arrivals appeared a troupe of nigger minstrels, engaged to give their exhilarating entertainment--if space could be found for them.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A lady who lived at Kilburn, and entertained largely in a house not designed for large entertainment, was ‘at home’ this evening.
jokernounUS /ˈdʒoʊkər/
a person who enjoys telling or playing jokes
From this reading Bursts of laughter from the dining-room announced the success of an American joker, who, in return for a substantial cheque, provided amusement in fashionable gatherings.
Kilburn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lady who lived at Kilburn, and entertained largely in a house not designed for large entertainment, was ‘at home’ this evening.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A lady who lived at Kilburn, and entertained largely in a house not designed for large entertainment, was ‘at home’ this evening.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading At eleven o’clock the two drawing-rooms contained as many people as could sit and stand with semblance of comfort; around the hostess, on the landing, pressed a crowd, which grew constantly thicker by affluence from the staircase.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A lady who lived at Kilburn, and entertained largely in a house not designed for large entertainment, was ‘at home’ this evening.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading A lady who lived at Kilburn, and entertained largely in a house not designed for large entertainment, was ‘at home’ this evening.
laughternounUS /ˈlæftər/
the sound of laughing
From this reading Bursts of laughter from the dining-room announced the success of an American joker, who, in return for a substantial cheque, provided amusement in fashionable gatherings.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading A lady who lived at Kilburn, and entertained largely in a house not designed for large entertainment, was ‘at home’ this evening.
loudadjectiveUS /laʊd/
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading In the hall below a ‘Hungarian band’ discoursed very loud music.
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 At eleven o’clock the two drawing-rooms contained as many people as could sit and stand with semblance of comfort; around the hostess, on the landing, pressed a crowd, which grew constantly thicker by affluence from the staircase.
minstrelsnounUS /ˈmɪnstrəlz/
plural of “minstrel” — a singer of folk songs
From this reading Among recent arrivals appeared a troupe of nigger minstrels, engaged to give their exhilarating entertainment--if space could be found for them.
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading In the hall below a ‘Hungarian band’ discoursed very loud music.
nigger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among recent arrivals appeared a troupe of nigger minstrels, engaged to give their exhilarating entertainment--if space could be found for them.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A lady who lived at Kilburn, and entertained largely in a house not designed for large entertainment, was ‘at home’ this evening.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At eleven o’clock the two drawing-rooms contained as many people as could sit and stand with semblance of comfort; around the hostess, on the landing, pressed a crowd, which grew constantly thicker by affluence from the staircase.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At eleven o’clock the two drawing-rooms contained as many people as could sit and stand with semblance of comfort; around the hostess, on the landing, pressed a crowd, which grew constantly thicker by affluence from the staircase.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At eleven o’clock the two drawing-rooms contained as many people as could sit and stand with semblance of comfort; around the hostess, on the landing, pressed a crowd, which grew constantly thicker by affluence from the staircase.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading At eleven o’clock the two drawing-rooms contained as many people as could sit and stand with semblance of comfort; around the hostess, on the landing, pressed a crowd, which grew constantly thicker by affluence from the staircase.
pressedadjectiveUS /prest/
compacted by ironing
From this reading At eleven o’clock the two drawing-rooms contained as many people as could sit and stand with semblance of comfort; around the hostess, on the landing, pressed a crowd, which grew constantly thicker by affluence from the staircase.
providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Bursts of laughter from the dining-room announced the success of an American joker, who, in return for a substantial cheque, provided amusement in fashionable gatherings.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Among recent arrivals appeared a troupe of nigger minstrels, engaged to give their exhilarating entertainment--if space could be found for them.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Bursts of laughter from the dining-room announced the success of an American joker, who, in return for a substantial cheque, provided amusement in fashionable gatherings.
semblancenounUS /ˈsembləns/
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
From this reading At eleven o’clock the two drawing-rooms contained as many people as could sit and stand with semblance of comfort; around the hostess, on the landing, pressed a crowd, which grew constantly thicker by affluence from the staircase.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading At eleven o’clock the two drawing-rooms contained as many people as could sit and stand with semblance of comfort; around the hostess, on the landing, pressed a crowd, which grew constantly thicker by affluence from the staircase.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Among recent arrivals appeared a troupe of nigger minstrels, engaged to give their exhilarating entertainment--if space could be found for them.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading At eleven o’clock the two drawing-rooms contained as many people as could sit and stand with semblance of comfort; around the hostess, on the landing, pressed a crowd, which grew constantly thicker by affluence from the staircase.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading At eleven o’clock the two drawing-rooms contained as many people as could sit and stand with semblance of comfort; around the hostess, on the landing, pressed a crowd, which grew constantly thicker by affluence from the staircase.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading Bursts of laughter from the dining-room announced the success of an American joker, who, in return for a substantial cheque, provided amusement in fashionable gatherings.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Bursts of laughter from the dining-room announced the success of an American joker, who, in return for a substantial cheque, provided amusement in fashionable gatherings.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At eleven o’clock the two drawing-rooms contained as many people as could sit and stand with semblance of comfort; around the hostess, on the landing, pressed a crowd, which grew constantly thicker by affluence from the staircase.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Among recent arrivals appeared a troupe of nigger minstrels, engaged to give their exhilarating entertainment--if space could be found for them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Among recent arrivals appeared a troupe of nigger minstrels, engaged to give their exhilarating entertainment--if space could be found for them.
thickeradjectiveUS /ˈθɪkər/
comparative of “thick” — not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading At eleven o’clock the two drawing-rooms contained as many people as could sit and stand with semblance of comfort; around the hostess, on the landing, pressed a crowd, which grew constantly thicker by affluence from the staircase.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A lady who lived at Kilburn, and entertained largely in a house not designed for large entertainment, was ‘at home’ this evening.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Among recent arrivals appeared a troupe of nigger minstrels, engaged to give their exhilarating entertainment--if space could be found for them.
troupenounUS /truːp/
organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)
From this reading Among recent arrivals appeared a troupe of nigger minstrels, engaged to give their exhilarating entertainment--if space could be found for them.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At eleven o’clock the two drawing-rooms contained as many people as could sit and stand with semblance of comfort; around the hostess, on the landing, pressed a crowd, which grew constantly thicker by affluence from the staircase.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading In the hall below a ‘Hungarian band’ discoursed very loud music.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A lady who lived at Kilburn, and entertained largely in a house not designed for large entertainment, was ‘at home’ this evening.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At eleven o’clock the two drawing-rooms contained as many people as could sit and stand with semblance of comfort; around the hostess, on the landing, pressed a crowd, which grew constantly thicker by affluence from the staircase.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading A lady who lived at Kilburn, and entertained largely in a house not designed for large entertainment, was ‘at home’ this evening.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading At eleven o’clock the two drawing-rooms contained as many people as could sit and stand with semblance of comfort; around the hostess, on the landing, pressed a crowd, which grew constantly thicker by affluence from the staircase.
