used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Arlingtons had a grand ball in honor of Miss Arlington's twenty-first birthday, which Rose said wasn't fair, as Everard didn't have one on his.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading A single flower adorned her hair; and the usual, rather sad expression of her countenance, was exchanged for one of greater animation.
(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 Mrs. Arlington, always celebrated for the taste and elegance displayed at her parties, has almost surpassed all former occasions in the magnificent arrangement of everything.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Mrs. Arlington, always celebrated for the taste and elegance displayed at her parties, has almost surpassed all former occasions in the magnificent arrangement of everything.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mrs. Arlington, always celebrated for the taste and elegance displayed at her parties, has almost surpassed all former occasions in the magnificent arrangement of everything.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The excitement of the occasion had given an unwonted glow to her cheeks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Arlington, always celebrated for the taste and elegance displayed at her parties, has almost surpassed all former occasions in the magnificent arrangement of everything.
animationnounUS /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/
the condition of living or the state of being alive
From this reading A single flower adorned her hair; and the usual, rather sad expression of her countenance, was exchanged for one of greater animation.
ArlingtonnounUS /ˈɑːrlɪŋtən/
a city in northern Texas between Dallas and Fort Worth
From this reading Mrs. Arlington, always celebrated for the taste and elegance displayed at her parties, has almost surpassed all former occasions in the magnificent arrangement of everything.
Arlington'snounUS /ˈɑːrlɪŋtənz/
possessive form of “arlington” — a city in northern Texas between Dallas and Fort Worth
From this reading The Arlingtons had a grand ball in honor of Miss Arlington's twenty-first birthday, which Rose said wasn't fair, as Everard didn't have one on his.
Arlingtons
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From this reading The Arlingtons had a grand ball in honor of Miss Arlington's twenty-first birthday, which Rose said wasn't fair, as Everard didn't have one on his.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Mrs. Arlington, always celebrated for the taste and elegance displayed at her parties, has almost surpassed all former occasions in the magnificent arrangement of everything.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Arlingtons had a grand ball in honor of Miss Arlington's twenty-first birthday, which Rose said wasn't fair, as Everard didn't have one on his.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Arlington, always celebrated for the taste and elegance displayed at her parties, has almost surpassed all former occasions in the magnificent arrangement of everything.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The Arlingtons had a grand ball in honor of Miss Arlington's twenty-first birthday, which Rose said wasn't fair, as Everard didn't have one on his.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading The Arlingtons had a grand ball in honor of Miss Arlington's twenty-first birthday, which Rose said wasn't fair, as Everard didn't have one on his.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Mrs. Arlington, always celebrated for the taste and elegance displayed at her parties, has almost surpassed all former occasions in the magnificent arrangement of everything.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The excitement of the occasion had given an unwonted glow to her cheeks.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading A single flower adorned her hair; and the usual, rather sad expression of her countenance, was exchanged for one of greater animation.
didn't
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From this reading The Arlingtons had a grand ball in honor of Miss Arlington's twenty-first birthday, which Rose said wasn't fair, as Everard didn't have one on his.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Mrs. Arlington, always celebrated for the taste and elegance displayed at her parties, has almost surpassed all former occasions in the magnificent arrangement of everything.
put on clothes
From this reading Isabel wore a plain white dress, and jet ornaments.
elegancenounUS /ˈeləɡəns/
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
From this reading Mrs. Arlington, always celebrated for the taste and elegance displayed at her parties, has almost surpassed all former occasions in the magnificent arrangement of everything.
Everard
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From this reading The Arlingtons had a grand ball in honor of Miss Arlington's twenty-first birthday, which Rose said wasn't fair, as Everard didn't have one on his.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Mrs. Arlington, always celebrated for the taste and elegance displayed at her parties, has almost surpassed all former occasions in the magnificent arrangement of everything.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading A single flower adorned her hair; and the usual, rather sad expression of her countenance, was exchanged for one of greater animation.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The excitement of the occasion had given an unwonted glow to her cheeks.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading A single flower adorned her hair; and the usual, rather sad expression of her countenance, was exchanged for one of greater animation.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The Arlingtons had a grand ball in honor of Miss Arlington's twenty-first birthday, which Rose said wasn't fair, as Everard didn't have one on his.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading A single flower adorned her hair; and the usual, rather sad expression of her countenance, was exchanged for one of greater animation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Arlington, always celebrated for the taste and elegance displayed at her parties, has almost surpassed all former occasions in the magnificent arrangement of everything.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Mrs. Arlington, always celebrated for the taste and elegance displayed at her parties, has almost surpassed all former occasions in the magnificent arrangement of everything.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The excitement of the occasion had given an unwonted glow to her cheeks.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The excitement of the occasion had given an unwonted glow to her cheeks.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The Arlingtons had a grand ball in honor of Miss Arlington's twenty-first birthday, which Rose said wasn't fair, as Everard didn't have one on his.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading A single flower adorned her hair; and the usual, rather sad expression of her countenance, was exchanged for one of greater animation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Arlingtons had a grand ball in honor of Miss Arlington's twenty-first birthday, which Rose said wasn't fair, as Everard didn't have one on his.
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 A single flower adorned her hair; and the usual, rather sad expression of her countenance, was exchanged for one of greater animation.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Arlington, always celebrated for the taste and elegance displayed at her parties, has almost surpassed all former occasions in the magnificent arrangement of everything.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Arlingtons had a grand ball in honor of Miss Arlington's twenty-first birthday, which Rose said wasn't fair, as Everard didn't have one on his.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Arlington, always celebrated for the taste and elegance displayed at her parties, has almost surpassed all former occasions in the magnificent arrangement of everything.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Arlingtons had a grand ball in honor of Miss Arlington's twenty-first birthday, which Rose said wasn't fair, as Everard didn't have one on his.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The Arlingtons had a grand ball in honor of Miss Arlington's twenty-first birthday, which Rose said wasn't fair, as Everard didn't have one on his.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Arlingtons had a grand ball in honor of Miss Arlington's twenty-first birthday, which Rose said wasn't fair, as Everard didn't have one on his.
Isabel
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From this reading Isabel wore a plain white dress, and jet ornaments.
jetnounUS /dʒet/
an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
From this reading Isabel wore a plain white dress, and jet ornaments.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Mrs. Arlington, always celebrated for the taste and elegance displayed at her parties, has almost surpassed all former occasions in the magnificent arrangement of everything.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The Arlingtons had a grand ball in honor of Miss Arlington's twenty-first birthday, which Rose said wasn't fair, as Everard didn't have one on his.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Arlington, always celebrated for the taste and elegance displayed at her parties, has almost surpassed all former occasions in the magnificent arrangement of everything.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The excitement of the occasion had given an unwonted glow to her cheeks.
something you have to do
From this reading Mrs. Arlington, always celebrated for the taste and elegance displayed at her parties, has almost surpassed all former occasions in the magnificent arrangement of everything.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Arlingtons had a grand ball in honor of Miss Arlington's twenty-first birthday, which Rose said wasn't fair, as Everard didn't have one on his.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Arlingtons had a grand ball in honor of Miss Arlington's twenty-first birthday, which Rose said wasn't fair, as Everard didn't have one on his.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Arlingtons had a grand ball in honor of Miss Arlington's twenty-first birthday, which Rose said wasn't fair, as Everard didn't have one on his.
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading Isabel wore a plain white dress, and jet ornaments.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Mrs. Arlington, always celebrated for the taste and elegance displayed at her parties, has almost surpassed all former occasions in the magnificent arrangement of everything.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Isabel wore a plain white dress, and jet ornaments.
on the contrary
From this reading A single flower adorned her hair; and the usual, rather sad expression of her countenance, was exchanged for one of greater animation.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The Arlingtons had a grand ball in honor of Miss Arlington's twenty-first birthday, which Rose said wasn't fair, as Everard didn't have one on his.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading A single flower adorned her hair; and the usual, rather sad expression of her countenance, was exchanged for one of greater animation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The Arlingtons had a grand ball in honor of Miss Arlington's twenty-first birthday, which Rose said wasn't fair, as Everard didn't have one on his.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A single flower adorned her hair; and the usual, rather sad expression of her countenance, was exchanged for one of greater animation.
surpassedverbUS /sərˈpæst/
past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself
From this reading Mrs. Arlington, always celebrated for the taste and elegance displayed at her parties, has almost surpassed all former occasions in the magnificent arrangement of everything.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Mrs. Arlington, always celebrated for the taste and elegance displayed at her parties, has almost surpassed all former occasions in the magnificent arrangement of everything.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Arlingtons had a grand ball in honor of Miss Arlington's twenty-first birthday, which Rose said wasn't fair, as Everard didn't have one on his.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The excitement of the occasion had given an unwonted glow to her cheeks.
twenty-firstadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɜːrst/
coming next after the twentieth in position
From this reading The Arlingtons had a grand ball in honor of Miss Arlington's twenty-first birthday, which Rose said wasn't fair, as Everard didn't have one on his.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading The excitement of the occasion had given an unwonted glow to her cheeks.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading A single flower adorned her hair; and the usual, rather sad expression of her countenance, was exchanged for one of greater animation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A single flower adorned her hair; and the usual, rather sad expression of her countenance, was exchanged for one of greater animation.
wasn't
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From this reading The Arlingtons had a grand ball in honor of Miss Arlington's twenty-first birthday, which Rose said wasn't fair, as Everard didn't have one on his.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Arlingtons had a grand ball in honor of Miss Arlington's twenty-first birthday, which Rose said wasn't fair, as Everard didn't have one on his.
a Caucasian
From this reading Isabel wore a plain white dress, and jet ornaments.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Isabel wore a plain white dress, and jet ornaments.
