used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Shortly after seven the elect started for Silverton Hall, primed for a jubilant evening.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Shortly after seven the elect started for Silverton Hall, primed for a jubilant evening.
in addition
From this reading Leila, Vera, Helen, Hortense Barlow, Eva Ingram, Nella Sherman and Mary Cornell had also been invited.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading The “simpletons” finished their dinner amid much merriment, quite unconscious of their lack of sense, and hustled up to their rooms to dress for the party.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The “simpletons” finished their dinner amid much merriment, quite unconscious of their lack of sense, and hustled up to their rooms to dress for the party.
Barlow
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From this reading Leila, Vera, Helen, Hortense Barlow, Eva Ingram, Nella Sherman and Mary Cornell had also been invited.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Leila, Vera, Helen, Hortense Barlow, Eva Ingram, Nella Sherman and Mary Cornell had also been invited.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides their gifts, each girl carried a small nosegay of mixed flowers.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading The flowers had been purchased in bulk by Helen, Eva and Mary.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The flowers had been purchased in bulk by Helen, Eva and Mary.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Besides their gifts, each girl carried a small nosegay of mixed flowers.
CornellnounUS /kɔːrˈnel/
United States actress noted for her performances in Broadway plays (1893-1974)
From this reading Leila, Vera, Helen, Hortense Barlow, Eva Ingram, Nella Sherman and Mary Cornell had also been invited.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The “simpletons” finished their dinner amid much merriment, quite unconscious of their lack of sense, and hustled up to their rooms to dress for the party.
put on clothes
From this reading The “simpletons” finished their dinner amid much merriment, quite unconscious of their lack of sense, and hustled up to their rooms to dress for the party.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Besides their gifts, each girl carried a small nosegay of mixed flowers.
electverbUS /ɪˈlekt/
select by a vote for an office or membership
From this reading Shortly after seven the elect started for Silverton Hall, primed for a jubilant evening.
Eva
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From this reading Leila, Vera, Helen, Hortense Barlow, Eva Ingram, Nella Sherman and Mary Cornell had also been invited.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Shortly after seven the elect started for Silverton Hall, primed for a jubilant evening.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The “simpletons” finished their dinner amid much merriment, quite unconscious of their lack of sense, and hustled up to their rooms to dress for the party.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Besides their gifts, each girl carried a small nosegay of mixed flowers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The “simpletons” finished their dinner amid much merriment, quite unconscious of their lack of sense, and hustled up to their rooms to dress for the party.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading Besides their gifts, each girl carried a small nosegay of mixed flowers.
a young female
From this reading Besides their gifts, each girl carried a small nosegay of mixed flowers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Leila, Vera, Helen, Hortense Barlow, Eva Ingram, Nella Sherman and Mary Cornell had also been invited.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Shortly after seven the elect started for Silverton Hall, primed for a jubilant evening.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Leila, Vera, Helen, Hortense Barlow, Eva Ingram, Nella Sherman and Mary Cornell had also been invited.
Hortense
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From this reading Leila, Vera, Helen, Hortense Barlow, Eva Ingram, Nella Sherman and Mary Cornell had also been invited.
hustledverbUS /ˈhʌsəld/
past form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading The “simpletons” finished their dinner amid much merriment, quite unconscious of their lack of sense, and hustled up to their rooms to dress for the party.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The flowers had been purchased in bulk by Helen, Eva and Mary.
Ingram
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From this reading Leila, Vera, Helen, Hortense Barlow, Eva Ingram, Nella Sherman and Mary Cornell had also been invited.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Leila, Vera, Helen, Hortense Barlow, Eva Ingram, Nella Sherman and Mary Cornell had also been invited.
jubilantadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːbələnt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading Shortly after seven the elect started for Silverton Hall, primed for a jubilant evening.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading The “simpletons” finished their dinner amid much merriment, quite unconscious of their lack of sense, and hustled up to their rooms to dress for the party.
Leila
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From this reading Leila, Vera, Helen, Hortense Barlow, Eva Ingram, Nella Sherman and Mary Cornell had also been invited.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Leila, Vera, Helen, Hortense Barlow, Eva Ingram, Nella Sherman and Mary Cornell had also been invited.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading The “simpletons” finished their dinner amid much merriment, quite unconscious of their lack of sense, and hustled up to their rooms to dress for the party.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Besides their gifts, each girl carried a small nosegay of mixed flowers.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The “simpletons” finished their dinner amid much merriment, quite unconscious of their lack of sense, and hustled up to their rooms to dress for the party.
Nella
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From this reading Leila, Vera, Helen, Hortense Barlow, Eva Ingram, Nella Sherman and Mary Cornell had also been invited.
nosegaynoun
an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading Besides their gifts, each girl carried a small nosegay of mixed flowers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The “simpletons” finished their dinner amid much merriment, quite unconscious of their lack of sense, and hustled up to their rooms to dress for the party.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The “simpletons” finished their dinner amid much merriment, quite unconscious of their lack of sense, and hustled up to their rooms to dress for the party.
primedadjectiveUS /praɪmd/
(usually followed by “to” or “for”) on the point of or strongly disposed
From this reading Shortly after seven the elect started for Silverton Hall, primed for a jubilant evening.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading The flowers had been purchased in bulk by Helen, Eva and Mary.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The “simpletons” finished their dinner amid much merriment, quite unconscious of their lack of sense, and hustled up to their rooms to dress for the party.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The “simpletons” finished their dinner amid much merriment, quite unconscious of their lack of sense, and hustled up to their rooms to dress for the party.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The “simpletons” finished their dinner amid much merriment, quite unconscious of their lack of sense, and hustled up to their rooms to dress for the party.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Shortly after seven the elect started for Silverton Hall, primed for a jubilant evening.
ShermannounUS /ˈʃɜːrmən/
United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)
From this reading Leila, Vera, Helen, Hortense Barlow, Eva Ingram, Nella Sherman and Mary Cornell had also been invited.
for a short time
From this reading Shortly after seven the elect started for Silverton Hall, primed for a jubilant evening.
Silverton
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From this reading Shortly after seven the elect started for Silverton Hall, primed for a jubilant evening.
simpletons
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From this reading The “simpletons” finished their dinner amid much merriment, quite unconscious of their lack of sense, and hustled up to their rooms to dress for the party.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Besides their gifts, each girl carried a small nosegay of mixed flowers.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Shortly after seven the elect started for Silverton Hall, primed for a jubilant evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The “simpletons” finished their dinner amid much merriment, quite unconscious of their lack of sense, and hustled up to their rooms to dress for the party.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The “simpletons” finished their dinner amid much merriment, quite unconscious of their lack of sense, and hustled up to their rooms to dress for the party.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The “simpletons” finished their dinner amid much merriment, quite unconscious of their lack of sense, and hustled up to their rooms to dress for the party.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading The “simpletons” finished their dinner amid much merriment, quite unconscious of their lack of sense, and hustled up to their rooms to dress for the party.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The “simpletons” finished their dinner amid much merriment, quite unconscious of their lack of sense, and hustled up to their rooms to dress for the party.
Vera
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From this reading Leila, Vera, Helen, Hortense Barlow, Eva Ingram, Nella Sherman and Mary Cornell had also been invited.
