adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
adjournmentnounUS /əˈdʒɜːrnmənt/
the termination of a meeting
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The Captain remonstrated against this, assuring the party that he must go to the ship and needed rest.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
assuringadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrɪŋ/
giving confidence
From this reading The Captain remonstrated against this, assuring the party that he must go to the ship and needed rest.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
attachmentsnounUS /əˈtætʃmənts/
plural of “attachment” — a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
bar-room
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From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The practical definition of such an adjournment means to some place where beauty secludes itself to waste in shame.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A motion had been made and strongly seconded to visit the voluptuous house of a certain lady, which it is considered a stranger has not seen Charleston until he has visited.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The Captain remonstrated against this, assuring the party that he must go to the ship and needed rest.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading A motion had been made and strongly seconded to visit the voluptuous house of a certain lady, which it is considered a stranger has not seen Charleston until he has visited.
charactersnounUS /ˈkærəktərz/
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The party descended into the lower bar-room, which, though rather thinned, presented a picture of characters stimulated to the tottering point.
CharlestonnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrlstən/
state capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha river
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
definitionnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/
a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading The practical definition of such an adjournment means to some place where beauty secludes itself to waste in shame.
descendedverbUS /dɪˈsendəd/
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading The party descended into the lower bar-room, which, though rather thinned, presented a picture of characters stimulated to the tottering point.
distinctionsnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃənz/
plural of “distinction” — a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
domesticadjectiveUS /dəˈmestɪk/
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
eating-house
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From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Captain remonstrated against this, assuring the party that he must go to the ship and needed rest.
governingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌvərnɪŋ/
responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A motion had been made and strongly seconded to visit the voluptuous house of a certain lady, which it is considered a stranger has not seen Charleston until he has visited.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A motion had been made and strongly seconded to visit the voluptuous house of a certain lady, which it is considered a stranger has not seen Charleston until he has visited.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A motion had been made and strongly seconded to visit the voluptuous house of a certain lady, which it is considered a stranger has not seen Charleston until he has visited.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A motion had been made and strongly seconded to visit the voluptuous house of a certain lady, which it is considered a stranger has not seen Charleston until he has visited.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The party descended into the lower bar-room, which, though rather thinned, presented a picture of characters stimulated to the tottering point.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A motion had been made and strongly seconded to visit the voluptuous house of a certain lady, which it is considered a stranger has not seen Charleston until he has visited.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The practical definition of such an adjournment means to some place where beauty secludes itself to waste in shame.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A motion had been made and strongly seconded to visit the voluptuous house of a certain lady, which it is considered a stranger has not seen Charleston until he has visited.
lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The party descended into the lower bar-room, which, though rather thinned, presented a picture of characters stimulated to the tottering point.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A motion had been made and strongly seconded to visit the voluptuous house of a certain lady, which it is considered a stranger has not seen Charleston until he has visited.
marriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/
joined in matrimony
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The practical definition of such an adjournment means to some place where beauty secludes itself to waste in shame.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
motionnounUS /ˈmoʊʃən/
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading A motion had been made and strongly seconded to visit the voluptuous house of a certain lady, which it is considered a stranger has not seen Charleston until he has visited.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The Captain remonstrated against this, assuring the party that he must go to the ship and needed rest.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The Captain remonstrated against this, assuring the party that he must go to the ship and needed rest.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The practical definition of such an adjournment means to some place where beauty secludes itself to waste in shame.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
partiesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtiz/
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party descended into the lower bar-room, which, though rather thinned, presented a picture of characters stimulated to the tottering point.
picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The party descended into the lower bar-room, which, though rather thinned, presented a picture of characters stimulated to the tottering point.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The practical definition of such an adjournment means to some place where beauty secludes itself to waste in shame.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The party descended into the lower bar-room, which, though rather thinned, presented a picture of characters stimulated to the tottering point.
practicaladjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading The practical definition of such an adjournment means to some place where beauty secludes itself to waste in shame.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The party descended into the lower bar-room, which, though rather thinned, presented a picture of characters stimulated to the tottering point.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading The party descended into the lower bar-room, which, though rather thinned, presented a picture of characters stimulated to the tottering point.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
remonstrated
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From this reading The Captain remonstrated against this, assuring the party that he must go to the ship and needed rest.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The Captain remonstrated against this, assuring the party that he must go to the ship and needed rest.
secludes
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From this reading The practical definition of such an adjournment means to some place where beauty secludes itself to waste in shame.
secondedverbUS /ˈsekəndɪd/
past form of “second” — give support or one's approval to
From this reading A motion had been made and strongly seconded to visit the voluptuous house of a certain lady, which it is considered a stranger has not seen Charleston until he has visited.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A motion had been made and strongly seconded to visit the voluptuous house of a certain lady, which it is considered a stranger has not seen Charleston until he has visited.
shamenounUS /ʃeɪm/
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading The practical definition of such an adjournment means to some place where beauty secludes itself to waste in shame.
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading The Captain remonstrated against this, assuring the party that he must go to the ship and needed rest.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The practical definition of such an adjournment means to some place where beauty secludes itself to waste in shame.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading The party descended into the lower bar-room, which, though rather thinned, presented a picture of characters stimulated to the tottering point.
strangernounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading A motion had been made and strongly seconded to visit the voluptuous house of a certain lady, which it is considered a stranger has not seen Charleston until he has visited.
stronglyadverbUS /ˈstrɔːŋli/
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading A motion had been made and strongly seconded to visit the voluptuous house of a certain lady, which it is considered a stranger has not seen Charleston until he has visited.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Captain remonstrated against this, assuring the party that he must go to the ship and needed rest.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
thinnedadjectiveUS /θɪnd/
mixed with water
From this reading The party descended into the lower bar-room, which, though rather thinned, presented a picture of characters stimulated to the tottering point.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Captain remonstrated against this, assuring the party that he must go to the ship and needed rest.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
totteringadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːtərɪŋ/
unsteady in gait as from infirmity or old age
From this reading The party descended into the lower bar-room, which, though rather thinned, presented a picture of characters stimulated to the tottering point.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading A motion had been made and strongly seconded to visit the voluptuous house of a certain lady, which it is considered a stranger has not seen Charleston until he has visited.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A motion had been made and strongly seconded to visit the voluptuous house of a certain lady, which it is considered a stranger has not seen Charleston until he has visited.
visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A motion had been made and strongly seconded to visit the voluptuous house of a certain lady, which it is considered a stranger has not seen Charleston until he has visited.
voluptuousadjectiveUS /vəˈlʌptʃəwəs/
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading A motion had been made and strongly seconded to visit the voluptuous house of a certain lady, which it is considered a stranger has not seen Charleston until he has visited.
wastenounUS /weɪst/
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading The practical definition of such an adjournment means to some place where beauty secludes itself to waste in shame.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading IN Charleston, such an adjournment at a bar-room or an eating-house, when parties are enjoying what is termed a “pleasant occasion,” does not mean an adjournment to the domestic fireside; nor are the distinctions between married and single men regarded, though domestic attachments may be considered as governing the thoughts and feelings.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The practical definition of such an adjournment means to some place where beauty secludes itself to waste in shame.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The party descended into the lower bar-room, which, though rather thinned, presented a picture of characters stimulated to the tottering point.
