adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When the door was flung open to call the chair of Lady Mary Carlisle, there was an eager pressure of the throng to see.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Singly or in pairs, glittering in finery, they came mincing down the steps, the ghost of the night's smirk fading to jadedness as they sought the dark recesses of their chairs.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading From within sounded the twang of fiddles still swinging manfully at it, and the windows were bright with the light of many candles.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When the door was flung open to call the chair of Lady Mary Carlisle, there was an eager pressure of the throng to see.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Singly or in pairs, glittering in finery, they came mincing down the steps, the ghost of the night's smirk fading to jadedness as they sought the dark recesses of their chairs.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading From within sounded the twang of fiddles still swinging manfully at it, and the windows were bright with the light of many candles.
Carlisle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the door was flung open to call the chair of Lady Mary Carlisle, there was an eager pressure of the throng to see.
catchverbUS /kætʃ/
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading When the door was flung open to call the chair of Lady Mary Carlisle, there was an eager pressure of the throng to see.
chairmennounUS /ˈtʃermɪn/
plural of “chairman” — the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
chairsnounUS /tʃerz/
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Singly or in pairs, glittering in finery, they came mincing down the steps, the ghost of the night's smirk fading to jadedness as they sought the dark recesses of their chairs.
ChapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Singly or in pairs, glittering in finery, they came mincing down the steps, the ghost of the night's smirk fading to jadedness as they sought the dark recesses of their chairs.
DawnnounUS /dɔːn/
the first light of day
From this reading Dawn was in the east, and the guests were departing.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading Dawn was in the east, and the guests were departing.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Singly or in pairs, glittering in finery, they came mincing down the steps, the ghost of the night's smirk fading to jadedness as they sought the dark recesses of their chairs.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading When the door was flung open to call the chair of Lady Mary Carlisle, there was an eager pressure of the throng to see.
eastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Dawn was in the east, and the guests were departing.
fadingnounUS /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
weakening in force or intensity
From this reading Singly or in pairs, glittering in finery, they came mincing down the steps, the ghost of the night's smirk fading to jadedness as they sought the dark recesses of their chairs.
fiddlesnounUS /ˈfɪdəlz/
plural of “fiddle” — bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
From this reading From within sounded the twang of fiddles still swinging manfully at it, and the windows were bright with the light of many candles.
finerynounUS /ˈfaɪnəri/
elaborate or showy attire and accessories
From this reading Singly or in pairs, glittering in finery, they came mincing down the steps, the ghost of the night's smirk fading to jadedness as they sought the dark recesses of their chairs.
flungverbUS /flʌŋ/
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading When the door was flung open to call the chair of Lady Mary Carlisle, there was an eager pressure of the throng to see.
footmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
foughtverbUS /fɔːt/
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From within sounded the twang of fiddles still swinging manfully at it, and the windows were bright with the light of many candles.
ghostnounUS /ɡoʊst/
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading Singly or in pairs, glittering in finery, they came mincing down the steps, the ghost of the night's smirk fading to jadedness as they sought the dark recesses of their chairs.
glimpsenounUS /ɡlɪmps/
a quick look
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading Singly or in pairs, glittering in finery, they came mincing down the steps, the ghost of the night's smirk fading to jadedness as they sought the dark recesses of their chairs.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Dawn was in the east, and the guests were departing.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From within sounded the twang of fiddles still swinging manfully at it, and the windows were bright with the light of many candles.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
jadedness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Singly or in pairs, glittering in finery, they came mincing down the steps, the ghost of the night's smirk fading to jadedness as they sought the dark recesses of their chairs.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading From within sounded the twang of fiddles still swinging manfully at it, and the windows were bright with the light of many candles.
link-boys
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
Malbourne's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
manfullyadverbUS /ˈmænfəli/
in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man
From this reading From within sounded the twang of fiddles still swinging manfully at it, and the windows were bright with the light of many candles.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading From within sounded the twang of fiddles still swinging manfully at it, and the windows were bright with the light of many candles.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading When the door was flung open to call the chair of Lady Mary Carlisle, there was an eager pressure of the throng to see.
mincingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪnsɪŋ/
affectedly dainty or refined
From this reading Singly or in pairs, glittering in finery, they came mincing down the steps, the ghost of the night's smirk fading to jadedness as they sought the dark recesses of their chairs.
muddiedadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdid/
(of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Singly or in pairs, glittering in finery, they came mincing down the steps, the ghost of the night's smirk fading to jadedness as they sought the dark recesses of their chairs.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading When the door was flung open to call the chair of Lady Mary Carlisle, there was an eager pressure of the throng to see.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Singly or in pairs, glittering in finery, they came mincing down the steps, the ghost of the night's smirk fading to jadedness as they sought the dark recesses of their chairs.
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Singly or in pairs, glittering in finery, they came mincing down the steps, the ghost of the night's smirk fading to jadedness as they sought the dark recesses of their chairs.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading When the door was flung open to call the chair of Lady Mary Carlisle, there was an eager pressure of the throng to see.
qualitynounUS /ˈkwɑːləti/
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
raimentnoun
especially fine or decorative clothing
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading Singly or in pairs, glittering in finery, they came mincing down the steps, the ghost of the night's smirk fading to jadedness as they sought the dark recesses of their chairs.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When the door was flung open to call the chair of Lady Mary Carlisle, there was an eager pressure of the throng to see.
SinglyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡli/
one by one; one at a time
From this reading Singly or in pairs, glittering in finery, they came mincing down the steps, the ghost of the night's smirk fading to jadedness as they sought the dark recesses of their chairs.
smirkverbUS /smɜːrk/
smile affectedly or derisively
From this reading Singly or in pairs, glittering in finery, they came mincing down the steps, the ghost of the night's smirk fading to jadedness as they sought the dark recesses of their chairs.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading Singly or in pairs, glittering in finery, they came mincing down the steps, the ghost of the night's smirk fading to jadedness as they sought the dark recesses of their chairs.
soundedverbUS /ˈsaʊndɪd/
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading From within sounded the twang of fiddles still swinging manfully at it, and the windows were bright with the light of many candles.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Singly or in pairs, glittering in finery, they came mincing down the steps, the ghost of the night's smirk fading to jadedness as they sought the dark recesses of their chairs.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading From within sounded the twang of fiddles still swinging manfully at it, and the windows were bright with the light of many candles.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/
past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading From within sounded the twang of fiddles still swinging manfully at it, and the windows were bright with the light of many candles.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Singly or in pairs, glittering in finery, they came mincing down the steps, the ghost of the night's smirk fading to jadedness as they sought the dark recesses of their chairs.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading When the door was flung open to call the chair of Lady Mary Carlisle, there was an eager pressure of the throng to see.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Singly or in pairs, glittering in finery, they came mincing down the steps, the ghost of the night's smirk fading to jadedness as they sought the dark recesses of their chairs.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading When the door was flung open to call the chair of Lady Mary Carlisle, there was an eager pressure of the throng to see.
tipsyadjectiveUS /ˈtɪpsi/
slightly intoxicated
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
twangverbUS /twɑːŋ/
cause to sound with a twang
From this reading From within sounded the twang of fiddles still swinging manfully at it, and the windows were bright with the light of many candles.
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
utmostadjectiveUS /ˈʌtmoʊst/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
vantagenounUS /ˈvæntədʒ/
place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dawn was in the east, and the guests were departing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dawn was in the east, and the guests were departing.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the door was flung open to call the chair of Lady Mary Carlisle, there was an eager pressure of the throng to see.
whenceadverbUS /wens/
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading From within sounded the twang of fiddles still swinging manfully at it, and the windows were bright with the light of many candles.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Chapter Two The chairmen swarmed in the street at Lady Malbourne's door, where the joyous vulgar fought with muddied footmen and tipsy link-boys for places of vantage whence to catch a glimpse of quality and of raiment at its utmost.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading From within sounded the twang of fiddles still swinging manfully at it, and the windows were bright with the light of many candles.
