used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was preceded by a ball which marked the definite surrender of the last recalcitrant members of New York society to the ambitions of Mrs. Drake.
abandoningverbUS /əˈbændənɪŋ/
-ing form of “abandon” — forsake, leave behind
From this reading The three young men from Ali Baba Court arrived together, abandoning their taxicab and forcing their way on foot to the front.
AlinounUS /ˈɑːli/
United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
From this reading The three young men from Ali Baba Court arrived together, abandoning their taxicab and forcing their way on foot to the front.
ambitionsnounUS /æmˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire
From this reading It was preceded by a ball which marked the definite surrender of the last recalcitrant members of New York society to the ambitions of Mrs. Drake.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Such events have a more or less public quality, like a performance for charity or a private view at an important auction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Such events have a more or less public quality, like a performance for charity or a private view at an important auction.
auctionnounUS /ˈɑːkʃən/
a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge
From this reading Such events have a more or less public quality, like a performance for charity or a private view at an important auction.
a line of approach
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
BabanounUS /ˈbʌbə/
a small cake leavened with yeast
From this reading The three young men from Ali Baba Court arrived together, abandoning their taxicab and forcing their way on foot to the front.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading THE WEDDING BALL The wedding of Miss Dolly Drake to the Duke of Polin-Crecy was the event of the season.
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was preceded by a ball which marked the definite surrender of the last recalcitrant members of New York society to the ambitions of Mrs. Drake.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading Such events have a more or less public quality, like a performance for charity or a private view at an important auction.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The three young men from Ali Baba Court arrived together, abandoning their taxicab and forcing their way on foot to the front.
crooknounUS /krʊk/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading It was preceded by a ball which marked the definite surrender of the last recalcitrant members of New York society to the ambitions of Mrs. Drake.
democratsnounUS /ˈdeməkræts/
plural of “democrat” — a member of the Democratic Party
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading THE WEDDING BALL The wedding of Miss Dolly Drake to the Duke of Polin-Crecy was the event of the season.
DrakenounUS /dreɪk/
English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)
From this reading THE WEDDING BALL The wedding of Miss Dolly Drake to the Duke of Polin-Crecy was the event of the season.
ducaladjectiveUS /ˈduːkəl/
of or belonging to or suitable for a duke
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading THE WEDDING BALL The wedding of Miss Dolly Drake to the Duke of Polin-Crecy was the event of the season.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE WEDDING BALL The wedding of Miss Dolly Drake to the Duke of Polin-Crecy was the event of the season.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Such events have a more or less public quality, like a performance for charity or a private view at an important auction.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The three young men from Ali Baba Court arrived together, abandoning their taxicab and forcing their way on foot to the front.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Such events have a more or less public quality, like a performance for charity or a private view at an important auction.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading The three young men from Ali Baba Court arrived together, abandoning their taxicab and forcing their way on foot to the front.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The three young men from Ali Baba Court arrived together, abandoning their taxicab and forcing their way on foot to the front.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Such events have a more or less public quality, like a performance for charity or a private view at an important auction.
hookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
of great significance or value
From this reading Such events have a more or less public quality, like a performance for charity or a private view at an important auction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was preceded by a ball which marked the definite surrender of the last recalcitrant members of New York society to the ambitions of Mrs. Drake.
immediately past
From this reading It was preceded by a ball which marked the definite surrender of the last recalcitrant members of New York society to the ambitions of Mrs. Drake.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Such events have a more or less public quality, like a performance for charity or a private view at an important auction.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Such events have a more or less public quality, like a performance for charity or a private view at an important auction.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading It was preceded by a ball which marked the definite surrender of the last recalcitrant members of New York society to the ambitions of Mrs. Drake.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It was preceded by a ball which marked the definite surrender of the last recalcitrant members of New York society to the ambitions of Mrs. Drake.
the force of workers available
From this reading The three young men from Ali Baba Court arrived together, abandoning their taxicab and forcing their way on foot to the front.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE WEDDING BALL The wedding of Miss Dolly Drake to the Duke of Polin-Crecy was the event of the season.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Such events have a more or less public quality, like a performance for charity or a private view at an important auction.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was preceded by a ball which marked the definite surrender of the last recalcitrant members of New York society to the ambitions of Mrs. Drake.
necessitatedverbUS /nəˈsesəteɪtəd/
past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was preceded by a ball which marked the definite surrender of the last recalcitrant members of New York society to the ambitions of Mrs. Drake.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WEDDING BALL The wedding of Miss Dolly Drake to the Duke of Polin-Crecy was the event of the season.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Such events have a more or less public quality, like a performance for charity or a private view at an important auction.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Such events have a more or less public quality, like a performance for charity or a private view at an important auction.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
Polin-Crecy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WEDDING BALL The wedding of Miss Dolly Drake to the Duke of Polin-Crecy was the event of the season.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading It was preceded by a ball which marked the definite surrender of the last recalcitrant members of New York society to the ambitions of Mrs. Drake.
precipitatingadjectiveUS /prɪˈsɪpəteɪtɪŋ/
bringing on suddenly or abruptly
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Such events have a more or less public quality, like a performance for charity or a private view at an important auction.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Such events have a more or less public quality, like a performance for charity or a private view at an important auction.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Such events have a more or less public quality, like a performance for charity or a private view at an important auction.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
recalcitrantadjectiveUS /rɪˈkælsɪtrənt/
stubbornly resistant to authority or control
From this reading It was preceded by a ball which marked the definite surrender of the last recalcitrant members of New York society to the ambitions of Mrs. Drake.
uttered with a trill
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading THE WEDDING BALL The wedding of Miss Dolly Drake to the Duke of Polin-Crecy was the event of the season.
shredsnounUS /ʃredz/
plural of “shred” — a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading It was preceded by a ball which marked the definite surrender of the last recalcitrant members of New York society to the ambitions of Mrs. Drake.
souvenirsnounUS /ˌsuːvəˈnɪrz/
plural of “souvenir” — something of sentimental value
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such events have a more or less public quality, like a performance for charity or a private view at an important auction.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading It was preceded by a ball which marked the definite surrender of the last recalcitrant members of New York society to the ambitions of Mrs. Drake.
taxicabnounUS /ˈtæksikæb/
a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
From this reading The three young men from Ali Baba Court arrived together, abandoning their taxicab and forcing their way on foot to the front.
tearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WEDDING BALL The wedding of Miss Dolly Drake to the Duke of Polin-Crecy was the event of the season.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The three young men from Ali Baba Court arrived together, abandoning their taxicab and forcing their way on foot to the front.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three young men from Ali Baba Court arrived together, abandoning their taxicab and forcing their way on foot to the front.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WEDDING BALL The wedding of Miss Dolly Drake to the Duke of Polin-Crecy was the event of the season.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The three young men from Ali Baba Court arrived together, abandoning their taxicab and forcing their way on foot to the front.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Such events have a more or less public quality, like a performance for charity or a private view at an important auction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WEDDING BALL The wedding of Miss Dolly Drake to the Duke of Polin-Crecy was the event of the season.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The three young men from Ali Baba Court arrived together, abandoning their taxicab and forcing their way on foot to the front.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading THE WEDDING BALL The wedding of Miss Dolly Drake to the Duke of Polin-Crecy was the event of the season.
wheedleverb
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was preceded by a ball which marked the definite surrender of the last recalcitrant members of New York society to the ambitions of Mrs. Drake.
which person or people
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every one who could wheedle an invitation by hook or crook, arrived with the rolling crowd that blocked the avenue and side streets and necessitated a special detachment of the police to prevent the mob of enthusiastic democrats from precipitating themselves on the ducal carriage and tearing the ducal garments in shreds in the quest of souvenirs.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading It was preceded by a ball which marked the definite surrender of the last recalcitrant members of New York society to the ambitions of Mrs. Drake.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The three young men from Ali Baba Court arrived together, abandoning their taxicab and forcing their way on foot to the front.
