50,000
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From this reading It is generally conceded that New York has never before seen such a lavish affair, and the estimates of its cost go from $50,000 up.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is generally conceded that New York has never before seen such a lavish affair, and the estimates of its cost go from $50,000 up.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading _Mrs. Radigan's Costume-ball_ I have just been going over the newspaper accounts of the Radigans' costume-ball, and I must say that the columns and columns devoted to it, speak well for my friends' standing in Society.
advertisingnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading But the Radigans are paying the bills without a word, for they are more than satisfied with the advertising they have received.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It is generally conceded that New York has never before seen such a lavish affair, and the estimates of its cost go from $50,000 up.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Yet these do not consider the new house, which was built primarily as a place of entertainment, not as a home; so part of the million spent there should be charged against the dance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Mrs. Radigan's Costume-ball_ I have just been going over the newspaper accounts of the Radigans' costume-ball, and I must say that the columns and columns devoted to it, speak well for my friends' standing in Society.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the Radigans are paying the bills without a word, for they are more than satisfied with the advertising they have received.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet these do not consider the new house, which was built primarily as a place of entertainment, not as a home; so part of the million spent there should be charged against the dance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yet these do not consider the new house, which was built primarily as a place of entertainment, not as a home; so part of the million spent there should be charged against the dance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Mrs. Radigan's Costume-ball_ I have just been going over the newspaper accounts of the Radigans' costume-ball, and I must say that the columns and columns devoted to it, speak well for my friends' standing in Society.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It is generally conceded that New York has never before seen such a lavish affair, and the estimates of its cost go from $50,000 up.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading But the Radigans are paying the bills without a word, for they are more than satisfied with the advertising they have received.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Yet these do not consider the new house, which was built primarily as a place of entertainment, not as a home; so part of the million spent there should be charged against the dance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Radigans are paying the bills without a word, for they are more than satisfied with the advertising they have received.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading Yet these do not consider the new house, which was built primarily as a place of entertainment, not as a home; so part of the million spent there should be charged against the dance.
colossaladjectiveUS /kəˈlɑːsəl/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading The whole affair was colossal.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading _Mrs. Radigan's Costume-ball_ I have just been going over the newspaper accounts of the Radigans' costume-ball, and I must say that the columns and columns devoted to it, speak well for my friends' standing in Society.
concededverbUS /kənˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading It is generally conceded that New York has never before seen such a lavish affair, and the estimates of its cost go from $50,000 up.
deem to be
From this reading Yet these do not consider the new house, which was built primarily as a place of entertainment, not as a home; so part of the million spent there should be charged against the dance.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading It is generally conceded that New York has never before seen such a lavish affair, and the estimates of its cost go from $50,000 up.
Costume-ball
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From this reading _Mrs. Radigan's Costume-ball_ I have just been going over the newspaper accounts of the Radigans' costume-ball, and I must say that the columns and columns devoted to it, speak well for my friends' standing in Society.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Yet these do not consider the new house, which was built primarily as a place of entertainment, not as a home; so part of the million spent there should be charged against the dance.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading _Mrs. Radigan's Costume-ball_ I have just been going over the newspaper accounts of the Radigans' costume-ball, and I must say that the columns and columns devoted to it, speak well for my friends' standing in Society.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Yet these do not consider the new house, which was built primarily as a place of entertainment, not as a home; so part of the million spent there should be charged against the dance.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Yet these do not consider the new house, which was built primarily as a place of entertainment, not as a home; so part of the million spent there should be charged against the dance.
estimatesnounUS /ˈestəməts/
plural of “estimate” — an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading It is generally conceded that New York has never before seen such a lavish affair, and the estimates of its cost go from $50,000 up.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Mrs. Radigan's Costume-ball_ I have just been going over the newspaper accounts of the Radigans' costume-ball, and I must say that the columns and columns devoted to it, speak well for my friends' standing in Society.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _Mrs. Radigan's Costume-ball_ I have just been going over the newspaper accounts of the Radigans' costume-ball, and I must say that the columns and columns devoted to it, speak well for my friends' standing in Society.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is generally conceded that New York has never before seen such a lavish affair, and the estimates of its cost go from $50,000 up.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It is generally conceded that New York has never before seen such a lavish affair, and the estimates of its cost go from $50,000 up.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It is generally conceded that New York has never before seen such a lavish affair, and the estimates of its cost go from $50,000 up.
the act of departing
From this reading _Mrs. Radigan's Costume-ball_ I have just been going over the newspaper accounts of the Radigans' costume-ball, and I must say that the columns and columns devoted to it, speak well for my friends' standing in Society.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is generally conceded that New York has never before seen such a lavish affair, and the estimates of its cost go from $50,000 up.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Mrs. Radigan's Costume-ball_ I have just been going over the newspaper accounts of the Radigans' costume-ball, and I must say that the columns and columns devoted to it, speak well for my friends' standing in Society.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Yet these do not consider the new house, which was built primarily as a place of entertainment, not as a home; so part of the million spent there should be charged against the dance.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Yet these do not consider the new house, which was built primarily as a place of entertainment, not as a home; so part of the million spent there should be charged against the dance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Mrs. Radigan's Costume-ball_ I have just been going over the newspaper accounts of the Radigans' costume-ball, and I must say that the columns and columns devoted to it, speak well for my friends' standing in Society.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Mrs. Radigan's Costume-ball_ I have just been going over the newspaper accounts of the Radigans' costume-ball, and I must say that the columns and columns devoted to it, speak well for my friends' standing in Society.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is generally conceded that New York has never before seen such a lavish affair, and the estimates of its cost go from $50,000 up.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Mrs. Radigan's Costume-ball_ I have just been going over the newspaper accounts of the Radigans' costume-ball, and I must say that the columns and columns devoted to it, speak well for my friends' standing in Society.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is generally conceded that New York has never before seen such a lavish affair, and the estimates of its cost go from $50,000 up.
and nothing more
From this reading _Mrs. Radigan's Costume-ball_ I have just been going over the newspaper accounts of the Radigans' costume-ball, and I must say that the columns and columns devoted to it, speak well for my friends' standing in Society.
lavishadjectiveUS /ˈlævɪʃ/
very generous
From this reading It is generally conceded that New York has never before seen such a lavish affair, and the estimates of its cost go from $50,000 up.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Yet these do not consider the new house, which was built primarily as a place of entertainment, not as a home; so part of the million spent there should be charged against the dance.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But the Radigans are paying the bills without a word, for they are more than satisfied with the advertising they have received.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _Mrs. Radigan's Costume-ball_ I have just been going over the newspaper accounts of the Radigans' costume-ball, and I must say that the columns and columns devoted to it, speak well for my friends' standing in Society.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading _Mrs. Radigan's Costume-ball_ I have just been going over the newspaper accounts of the Radigans' costume-ball, and I must say that the columns and columns devoted to it, speak well for my friends' standing in Society.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Mrs. Radigan's Costume-ball_ I have just been going over the newspaper accounts of the Radigans' costume-ball, and I must say that the columns and columns devoted to it, speak well for my friends' standing in Society.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is generally conceded that New York has never before seen such a lavish affair, and the estimates of its cost go from $50,000 up.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It is generally conceded that New York has never before seen such a lavish affair, and the estimates of its cost go from $50,000 up.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading _Mrs. Radigan's Costume-ball_ I have just been going over the newspaper accounts of the Radigans' costume-ball, and I must say that the columns and columns devoted to it, speak well for my friends' standing in Society.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet these do not consider the new house, which was built primarily as a place of entertainment, not as a home; so part of the million spent there should be charged against the dance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Mrs. Radigan's Costume-ball_ I have just been going over the newspaper accounts of the Radigans' costume-ball, and I must say that the columns and columns devoted to it, speak well for my friends' standing in Society.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _Mrs. Radigan's Costume-ball_ I have just been going over the newspaper accounts of the Radigans' costume-ball, and I must say that the columns and columns devoted to it, speak well for my friends' standing in Society.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Yet these do not consider the new house, which was built primarily as a place of entertainment, not as a home; so part of the million spent there should be charged against the dance.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading But the Radigans are paying the bills without a word, for they are more than satisfied with the advertising they have received.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Yet these do not consider the new house, which was built primarily as a place of entertainment, not as a home; so part of the million spent there should be charged against the dance.
primarilyadverbUS /praɪˈmerəli/
for the most part
From this reading Yet these do not consider the new house, which was built primarily as a place of entertainment, not as a home; so part of the million spent there should be charged against the dance.
Radigan's
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From this reading _Mrs. Radigan's Costume-ball_ I have just been going over the newspaper accounts of the Radigans' costume-ball, and I must say that the columns and columns devoted to it, speak well for my friends' standing in Society.
Radigans
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From this reading _Mrs. Radigan's Costume-ball_ I have just been going over the newspaper accounts of the Radigans' costume-ball, and I must say that the columns and columns devoted to it, speak well for my friends' standing in Society.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading But the Radigans are paying the bills without a word, for they are more than satisfied with the advertising they have received.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading But the Radigans are paying the bills without a word, for they are more than satisfied with the advertising they have received.
express in words
From this reading _Mrs. Radigan's Costume-ball_ I have just been going over the newspaper accounts of the Radigans' costume-ball, and I must say that the columns and columns devoted to it, speak well for my friends' standing in Society.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is generally conceded that New York has never before seen such a lavish affair, and the estimates of its cost go from $50,000 up.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Yet these do not consider the new house, which was built primarily as a place of entertainment, not as a home; so part of the million spent there should be charged against the dance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Yet these do not consider the new house, which was built primarily as a place of entertainment, not as a home; so part of the million spent there should be charged against the dance.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading _Mrs. Radigan's Costume-ball_ I have just been going over the newspaper accounts of the Radigans' costume-ball, and I must say that the columns and columns devoted to it, speak well for my friends' standing in Society.
express in speech
From this reading _Mrs. Radigan's Costume-ball_ I have just been going over the newspaper accounts of the Radigans' costume-ball, and I must say that the columns and columns devoted to it, speak well for my friends' standing in Society.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Yet these do not consider the new house, which was built primarily as a place of entertainment, not as a home; so part of the million spent there should be charged against the dance.
having a supporting base
From this reading _Mrs. Radigan's Costume-ball_ I have just been going over the newspaper accounts of the Radigans' costume-ball, and I must say that the columns and columns devoted to it, speak well for my friends' standing in Society.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is generally conceded that New York has never before seen such a lavish affair, and the estimates of its cost go from $50,000 up.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But the Radigans are paying the bills without a word, for they are more than satisfied with the advertising they have received.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Mrs. Radigan's Costume-ball_ I have just been going over the newspaper accounts of the Radigans' costume-ball, and I must say that the columns and columns devoted to it, speak well for my friends' standing in Society.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Mrs. Radigan's Costume-ball_ I have just been going over the newspaper accounts of the Radigans' costume-ball, and I must say that the columns and columns devoted to it, speak well for my friends' standing in Society.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet these do not consider the new house, which was built primarily as a place of entertainment, not as a home; so part of the million spent there should be charged against the dance.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Yet these do not consider the new house, which was built primarily as a place of entertainment, not as a home; so part of the million spent there should be charged against the dance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the Radigans are paying the bills without a word, for they are more than satisfied with the advertising they have received.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Mrs. Radigan's Costume-ball_ I have just been going over the newspaper accounts of the Radigans' costume-ball, and I must say that the columns and columns devoted to it, speak well for my friends' standing in Society.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It is generally conceded that New York has never before seen such a lavish affair, and the estimates of its cost go from $50,000 up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet these do not consider the new house, which was built primarily as a place of entertainment, not as a home; so part of the million spent there should be charged against the dance.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading _Mrs. Radigan's Costume-ball_ I have just been going over the newspaper accounts of the Radigans' costume-ball, and I must say that the columns and columns devoted to it, speak well for my friends' standing in Society.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yet these do not consider the new house, which was built primarily as a place of entertainment, not as a home; so part of the million spent there should be charged against the dance.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole affair was colossal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the Radigans are paying the bills without a word, for they are more than satisfied with the advertising they have received.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But the Radigans are paying the bills without a word, for they are more than satisfied with the advertising they have received.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But the Radigans are paying the bills without a word, for they are more than satisfied with the advertising they have received.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet these do not consider the new house, which was built primarily as a place of entertainment, not as a home; so part of the million spent there should be charged against the dance.
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 is generally conceded that New York has never before seen such a lavish affair, and the estimates of its cost go from $50,000 up.
