adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of course, the young ladies and gentlemen had a ball on the evening of that day, but the boys and girls were full of excitement about their “Scenes from the Life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux,” as the programme announced.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Of course, the young ladies and gentlemen had a ball on the evening of that day, but the boys and girls were full of excitement about their “Scenes from the Life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux,” as the programme announced.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course, the young ladies and gentlemen had a ball on the evening of that day, but the boys and girls were full of excitement about their “Scenes from the Life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux,” as the programme announced.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Of course, the young ladies and gentlemen had a ball on the evening of that day, but the boys and girls were full of excitement about their “Scenes from the Life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux,” as the programme announced.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading Ralph was in his element, putting up a little stage, drilling boys, arranging groups, and uniting in himself carpenter, scene-painter, manager, and gas man.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of course, the young ladies and gentlemen had a ball on the evening of that day, but the boys and girls were full of excitement about their “Scenes from the Life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux,” as the programme announced.
ballnounUS /bɔːl/
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Of course, the young ladies and gentlemen had a ball on the evening of that day, but the boys and girls were full of excitement about their “Scenes from the Life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux,” as the programme announced.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Jill was costumer, with help from Miss Delano, who did not care for balls, and kindly took charge of the girls.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Minot permitted the house to be turned topsy-turvy, and Mrs. Pecq flew about, lending a hand everywhere.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Bird Room was the theatre, being very large, with four doors conveniently placed.
BirdnounUS /bɜːrd/
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The Bird Room was the theatre, being very large, with four doors conveniently placed.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Of course, the young ladies and gentlemen had a ball on the evening of that day, but the boys and girls were full of excitement about their “Scenes from the Life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux,” as the programme announced.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Of course, the young ladies and gentlemen had a ball on the evening of that day, but the boys and girls were full of excitement about their “Scenes from the Life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux,” as the programme announced.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course, the young ladies and gentlemen had a ball on the evening of that day, but the boys and girls were full of excitement about their “Scenes from the Life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux,” as the programme announced.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Jill was costumer, with help from Miss Delano, who did not care for balls, and kindly took charge of the girls.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading Ralph was in his element, putting up a little stage, drilling boys, arranging groups, and uniting in himself carpenter, scene-painter, manager, and gas man.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Jill was costumer, with help from Miss Delano, who did not care for balls, and kindly took charge of the girls.
convenientlyadverbUS /kənˈviːnjəntli/
in a convenient manner
From this reading The Bird Room was the theatre, being very large, with four doors conveniently placed.
costumernounUS /ˈkɑːstuːmər/
someone who designs or supplies costumes (as for a play or masquerade)
From this reading Jill was costumer, with help from Miss Delano, who did not care for balls, and kindly took charge of the girls.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, the young ladies and gentlemen had a ball on the evening of that day, but the boys and girls were full of excitement about their “Scenes from the Life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux,” as the programme announced.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Of course, the young ladies and gentlemen had a ball on the evening of that day, but the boys and girls were full of excitement about their “Scenes from the Life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux,” as the programme announced.
Delano
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jill was costumer, with help from Miss Delano, who did not care for balls, and kindly took charge of the girls.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Jill was costumer, with help from Miss Delano, who did not care for balls, and kindly took charge of the girls.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The Bird Room was the theatre, being very large, with four doors conveniently placed.
drillingnounUS /ˈdrɪlɪŋ/
the act of drilling
From this reading Ralph was in his element, putting up a little stage, drilling boys, arranging groups, and uniting in himself carpenter, scene-painter, manager, and gas man.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading Ralph was in his element, putting up a little stage, drilling boys, arranging groups, and uniting in himself carpenter, scene-painter, manager, and gas man.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Of course, the young ladies and gentlemen had a ball on the evening of that day, but the boys and girls were full of excitement about their “Scenes from the Life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux,” as the programme announced.
everywhereadverbUS /ˈevriwer/
to or in any or all places
From this reading Mrs. Minot permitted the house to be turned topsy-turvy, and Mrs. Pecq flew about, lending a hand everywhere.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Of course, the young ladies and gentlemen had a ball on the evening of that day, but the boys and girls were full of excitement about their “Scenes from the Life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux,” as the programme announced.
flewverbUS /fluː/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Mrs. Minot permitted the house to be turned topsy-turvy, and Mrs. Pecq flew about, lending a hand everywhere.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jill was costumer, with help from Miss Delano, who did not care for balls, and kindly took charge of the girls.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The Bird Room was the theatre, being very large, with four doors conveniently placed.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Of course, the young ladies and gentlemen had a ball on the evening of that day, but the boys and girls were full of excitement about their “Scenes from the Life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux,” as the programme announced.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Of course, the young ladies and gentlemen had a ball on the evening of that day, but the boys and girls were full of excitement about their “Scenes from the Life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux,” as the programme announced.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading Ralph was in his element, putting up a little stage, drilling boys, arranging groups, and uniting in himself carpenter, scene-painter, manager, and gas man.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Of course, the young ladies and gentlemen had a ball on the evening of that day, but the boys and girls were full of excitement about their “Scenes from the Life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux,” as the programme announced.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Of course, the young ladies and gentlemen had a ball on the evening of that day, but the boys and girls were full of excitement about their “Scenes from the Life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux,” as the programme announced.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Ralph was in his element, putting up a little stage, drilling boys, arranging groups, and uniting in himself carpenter, scene-painter, manager, and gas man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of course, the young ladies and gentlemen had a ball on the evening of that day, but the boys and girls were full of excitement about their “Scenes from the Life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux,” as the programme announced.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mrs. Minot permitted the house to be turned topsy-turvy, and Mrs. Pecq flew about, lending a hand everywhere.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Jill was costumer, with help from Miss Delano, who did not care for balls, and kindly took charge of the girls.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ralph was in his element, putting up a little stage, drilling boys, arranging groups, and uniting in himself carpenter, scene-painter, manager, and gas man.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ralph was in his element, putting up a little stage, drilling boys, arranging groups, and uniting in himself carpenter, scene-painter, manager, and gas man.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mrs. Minot permitted the house to be turned topsy-turvy, and Mrs. Pecq flew about, lending a hand everywhere.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ralph was in his element, putting up a little stage, drilling boys, arranging groups, and uniting in himself carpenter, scene-painter, manager, and gas man.
Jill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jill was costumer, with help from Miss Delano, who did not care for balls, and kindly took charge of the girls.
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Jill was costumer, with help from Miss Delano, who did not care for balls, and kindly took charge of the girls.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Of course, the young ladies and gentlemen had a ball on the evening of that day, but the boys and girls were full of excitement about their “Scenes from the Life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux,” as the programme announced.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Bird Room was the theatre, being very large, with four doors conveniently placed.
lendingnounUS /ˈlendɪŋ/
disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned
From this reading Mrs. Minot permitted the house to be turned topsy-turvy, and Mrs. Pecq flew about, lending a hand everywhere.
LifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Of course, the young ladies and gentlemen had a ball on the evening of that day, but the boys and girls were full of excitement about their “Scenes from the Life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux,” as the programme announced.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ralph was in his element, putting up a little stage, drilling boys, arranging groups, and uniting in himself carpenter, scene-painter, manager, and gas man.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Ralph was in his element, putting up a little stage, drilling boys, arranging groups, and uniting in himself carpenter, scene-painter, manager, and gas man.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Ralph was in his element, putting up a little stage, drilling boys, arranging groups, and uniting in himself carpenter, scene-painter, manager, and gas man.
Minot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Minot permitted the house to be turned topsy-turvy, and Mrs. Pecq flew about, lending a hand everywhere.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Jill was costumer, with help from Miss Delano, who did not care for balls, and kindly took charge of the girls.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Minot permitted the house to be turned topsy-turvy, and Mrs. Pecq flew about, lending a hand everywhere.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jill was costumer, with help from Miss Delano, who did not care for balls, and kindly took charge of the girls.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, the young ladies and gentlemen had a ball on the evening of that day, but the boys and girls were full of excitement about their “Scenes from the Life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux,” as the programme announced.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of course, the young ladies and gentlemen had a ball on the evening of that day, but the boys and girls were full of excitement about their “Scenes from the Life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux,” as the programme announced.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Of course, the young ladies and gentlemen had a ball on the evening of that day, but the boys and girls were full of excitement about their “Scenes from the Life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux,” as the programme announced.
Pecq
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Minot permitted the house to be turned topsy-turvy, and Mrs. Pecq flew about, lending a hand everywhere.
permittedverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Mrs. Minot permitted the house to be turned topsy-turvy, and Mrs. Pecq flew about, lending a hand everywhere.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The Bird Room was the theatre, being very large, with four doors conveniently placed.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading Of course, the young ladies and gentlemen had a ball on the evening of that day, but the boys and girls were full of excitement about their “Scenes from the Life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux,” as the programme announced.
puttingnounUS /ˈpʌtɪŋ/
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Ralph was in his element, putting up a little stage, drilling boys, arranging groups, and uniting in himself carpenter, scene-painter, manager, and gas man.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ralph was in his element, putting up a little stage, drilling boys, arranging groups, and uniting in himself carpenter, scene-painter, manager, and gas man.
RoomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The Bird Room was the theatre, being very large, with four doors conveniently placed.
scene-painter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ralph was in his element, putting up a little stage, drilling boys, arranging groups, and uniting in himself carpenter, scene-painter, manager, and gas man.
ScenesnounUS /siːnz/
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Of course, the young ladies and gentlemen had a ball on the evening of that day, but the boys and girls were full of excitement about their “Scenes from the Life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux,” as the programme announced.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Ralph was in his element, putting up a little stage, drilling boys, arranging groups, and uniting in himself carpenter, scene-painter, manager, and gas man.
tableauxnounUS /təˈbloʊ/
plural of “tableau” — a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
From this reading Of course, the young ladies and gentlemen had a ball on the evening of that day, but the boys and girls were full of excitement about their “Scenes from the Life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux,” as the programme announced.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course, the young ladies and gentlemen had a ball on the evening of that day, but the boys and girls were full of excitement about their “Scenes from the Life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux,” as the programme announced.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course, the young ladies and gentlemen had a ball on the evening of that day, but the boys and girls were full of excitement about their “Scenes from the Life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux,” as the programme announced.
theatrenounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The Bird Room was the theatre, being very large, with four doors conveniently placed.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Of course, the young ladies and gentlemen had a ball on the evening of that day, but the boys and girls were full of excitement about their “Scenes from the Life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux,” as the programme announced.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Minot permitted the house to be turned topsy-turvy, and Mrs. Pecq flew about, lending a hand everywhere.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Jill was costumer, with help from Miss Delano, who did not care for balls, and kindly took charge of the girls.
topsy-turvyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːpsiˈtɜːrvi/
in utter disorder
From this reading Mrs. Minot permitted the house to be turned topsy-turvy, and Mrs. Pecq flew about, lending a hand everywhere.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Mrs. Minot permitted the house to be turned topsy-turvy, and Mrs. Pecq flew about, lending a hand everywhere.
unitingnounUS /juːˈnaɪtɪŋ/
the combination of two or more commercial companies
From this reading Ralph was in his element, putting up a little stage, drilling boys, arranging groups, and uniting in himself carpenter, scene-painter, manager, and gas man.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Ralph was in his element, putting up a little stage, drilling boys, arranging groups, and uniting in himself carpenter, scene-painter, manager, and gas man.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The Bird Room was the theatre, being very large, with four doors conveniently placed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Bird Room was the theatre, being very large, with four doors conveniently placed.
WashingtonnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Of course, the young ladies and gentlemen had a ball on the evening of that day, but the boys and girls were full of excitement about their “Scenes from the Life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux,” as the programme announced.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course, the young ladies and gentlemen had a ball on the evening of that day, but the boys and girls were full of excitement about their “Scenes from the Life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux,” as the programme announced.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Jill was costumer, with help from Miss Delano, who did not care for balls, and kindly took charge of the girls.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Bird Room was the theatre, being very large, with four doors conveniently placed.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Of course, the young ladies and gentlemen had a ball on the evening of that day, but the boys and girls were full of excitement about their “Scenes from the Life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux,” as the programme announced.
