used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One had only to take a stroll “down west” to be convinced of the fact, for there was scarcely a house to be seen in any of the squares that did not display the window-boxes and sun-blinds, which signified that the owners were in residence.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CELIA MAKES HER PROFESSIONAL DÉBUT IN LONDON It was the height of the season, and London was very full.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading One had only to take a stroll “down west” to be convinced of the fact, for there was scarcely a house to be seen in any of the squares that did not display the window-boxes and sun-blinds, which signified that the owners were in residence.
from appearances alone
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One had only to take a stroll “down west” to be convinced of the fact, for there was scarcely a house to be seen in any of the squares that did not display the window-boxes and sun-blinds, which signified that the owners were in residence.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The fashionable hotels were crowded, the restaurants thronged; and big social functions were the order of the day.
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
boredomnounUS /ˈbɔːrdəm/
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading A stream of carriages and hansoms rolled down Regent Street, giving the weary pedestrian a panorama of gaily-trimmed hats and dainty sunshades.
CELIA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CELIA MAKES HER PROFESSIONAL DÉBUT IN LONDON It was the height of the season, and London was very full.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading One had only to take a stroll “down west” to be convinced of the fact, for there was scarcely a house to be seen in any of the squares that did not display the window-boxes and sun-blinds, which signified that the owners were in residence.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The fashionable hotels were crowded, the restaurants thronged; and big social functions were the order of the day.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading A stream of carriages and hansoms rolled down Regent Street, giving the weary pedestrian a panorama of gaily-trimmed hats and dainty sunshades.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The fashionable hotels were crowded, the restaurants thronged; and big social functions were the order of the day.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading One had only to take a stroll “down west” to be convinced of the fact, for there was scarcely a house to be seen in any of the squares that did not display the window-boxes and sun-blinds, which signified that the owners were in residence.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading One had only to take a stroll “down west” to be convinced of the fact, for there was scarcely a house to be seen in any of the squares that did not display the window-boxes and sun-blinds, which signified that the owners were in residence.
dowagers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading One had only to take a stroll “down west” to be convinced of the fact, for there was scarcely a house to be seen in any of the squares that did not display the window-boxes and sun-blinds, which signified that the owners were in residence.
drainedadjectiveUS /dreɪnd/
emptied or exhausted of (as by drawing off e.g. water or other liquid)
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
DÉBUT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CELIA MAKES HER PROFESSIONAL DÉBUT IN LONDON It was the height of the season, and London was very full.
débutantes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
exactingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/
having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading One had only to take a stroll “down west” to be convinced of the fact, for there was scarcely a house to be seen in any of the squares that did not display the window-boxes and sun-blinds, which signified that the owners were in residence.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading The fashionable hotels were crowded, the restaurants thronged; and big social functions were the order of the day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One had only to take a stroll “down west” to be convinced of the fact, for there was scarcely a house to be seen in any of the squares that did not display the window-boxes and sun-blinds, which signified that the owners were in residence.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading CELIA MAKES HER PROFESSIONAL DÉBUT IN LONDON It was the height of the season, and London was very full.
functionsnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃənz/
plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading The fashionable hotels were crowded, the restaurants thronged; and big social functions were the order of the day.
gaily-trimmed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A stream of carriages and hansoms rolled down Regent Street, giving the weary pedestrian a panorama of gaily-trimmed hats and dainty sunshades.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
the act of giving
From this reading A stream of carriages and hansoms rolled down Regent Street, giving the weary pedestrian a panorama of gaily-trimmed hats and dainty sunshades.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One had only to take a stroll “down west” to be convinced of the fact, for there was scarcely a house to be seen in any of the squares that did not display the window-boxes and sun-blinds, which signified that the owners were in residence.
hansoms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A stream of carriages and hansoms rolled down Regent Street, giving the weary pedestrian a panorama of gaily-trimmed hats and dainty sunshades.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading A stream of carriages and hansoms rolled down Regent Street, giving the weary pedestrian a panorama of gaily-trimmed hats and dainty sunshades.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading CELIA MAKES HER PROFESSIONAL DÉBUT IN LONDON It was the height of the season, and London was very full.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CELIA MAKES HER PROFESSIONAL DÉBUT IN LONDON It was the height of the season, and London was very full.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The fashionable hotels were crowded, the restaurants thronged; and big social functions were the order of the day.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading One had only to take a stroll “down west” to be convinced of the fact, for there was scarcely a house to be seen in any of the squares that did not display the window-boxes and sun-blinds, which signified that the owners were in residence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CELIA MAKES HER PROFESSIONAL DÉBUT IN LONDON It was the height of the season, and London was very full.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CELIA MAKES HER PROFESSIONAL DÉBUT IN LONDON It was the height of the season, and London was very full.
languidlyadverb
in a languid and lethargic manner
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
leantverbUS /ˈliːənt/
inflected form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading CELIA MAKES HER PROFESSIONAL DÉBUT IN LONDON It was the height of the season, and London was very full.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading CELIA MAKES HER PROFESSIONAL DÉBUT IN LONDON It was the height of the season, and London was very full.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One had only to take a stroll “down west” to be convinced of the fact, for there was scarcely a house to be seen in any of the squares that did not display the window-boxes and sun-blinds, which signified that the owners were in residence.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CELIA MAKES HER PROFESSIONAL DÉBUT IN LONDON It was the height of the season, and London was very full.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One had only to take a stroll “down west” to be convinced of the fact, for there was scarcely a house to be seen in any of the squares that did not display the window-boxes and sun-blinds, which signified that the owners were in residence.
and nothing more
From this reading One had only to take a stroll “down west” to be convinced of the fact, for there was scarcely a house to be seen in any of the squares that did not display the window-boxes and sun-blinds, which signified that the owners were in residence.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The fashionable hotels were crowded, the restaurants thronged; and big social functions were the order of the day.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading One had only to take a stroll “down west” to be convinced of the fact, for there was scarcely a house to be seen in any of the squares that did not display the window-boxes and sun-blinds, which signified that the owners were in residence.
panoramanounUS /ˌpænərˈæmə/
the visual percept of a region
From this reading A stream of carriages and hansoms rolled down Regent Street, giving the weary pedestrian a panorama of gaily-trimmed hats and dainty sunshades.
pedestriannounUS /pəˈdestriən/
a person who travels by foot
From this reading A stream of carriages and hansoms rolled down Regent Street, giving the weary pedestrian a panorama of gaily-trimmed hats and dainty sunshades.
PortlyadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrtli/
euphemisms for “fat”
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
PROFESSIONALadjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading CELIA MAKES HER PROFESSIONAL DÉBUT IN LONDON It was the height of the season, and London was very full.
qui
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
RegentnounUS /ˈriːdʒənt/
members of a governing board
From this reading A stream of carriages and hansoms rolled down Regent Street, giving the weary pedestrian a panorama of gaily-trimmed hats and dainty sunshades.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading One had only to take a stroll “down west” to be convinced of the fact, for there was scarcely a house to be seen in any of the squares that did not display the window-boxes and sun-blinds, which signified that the owners were in residence.
restaurantsnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnts/
plural of “restaurant” — a building where people go to eat
From this reading The fashionable hotels were crowded, the restaurants thronged; and big social functions were the order of the day.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading A stream of carriages and hansoms rolled down Regent Street, giving the weary pedestrian a panorama of gaily-trimmed hats and dainty sunshades.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
only a very short time before
From this reading One had only to take a stroll “down west” to be convinced of the fact, for there was scarcely a house to be seen in any of the squares that did not display the window-boxes and sun-blinds, which signified that the owners were in residence.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading CELIA MAKES HER PROFESSIONAL DÉBUT IN LONDON It was the height of the season, and London was very full.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading One had only to take a stroll “down west” to be convinced of the fact, for there was scarcely a house to be seen in any of the squares that did not display the window-boxes and sun-blinds, which signified that the owners were in residence.
signifiednounUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪd/
the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
From this reading One had only to take a stroll “down west” to be convinced of the fact, for there was scarcely a house to be seen in any of the squares that did not display the window-boxes and sun-blinds, which signified that the owners were in residence.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading The fashionable hotels were crowded, the restaurants thronged; and big social functions were the order of the day.
squaresnounUS /skwerz/
plural of “square” — (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
From this reading One had only to take a stroll “down west” to be convinced of the fact, for there was scarcely a house to be seen in any of the squares that did not display the window-boxes and sun-blinds, which signified that the owners were in residence.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading A stream of carriages and hansoms rolled down Regent Street, giving the weary pedestrian a panorama of gaily-trimmed hats and dainty sunshades.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A stream of carriages and hansoms rolled down Regent Street, giving the weary pedestrian a panorama of gaily-trimmed hats and dainty sunshades.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading One had only to take a stroll “down west” to be convinced of the fact, for there was scarcely a house to be seen in any of the squares that did not display the window-boxes and sun-blinds, which signified that the owners were in residence.
sun-blinds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One had only to take a stroll “down west” to be convinced of the fact, for there was scarcely a house to be seen in any of the squares that did not display the window-boxes and sun-blinds, which signified that the owners were in residence.
sunshades
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A stream of carriages and hansoms rolled down Regent Street, giving the weary pedestrian a panorama of gaily-trimmed hats and dainty sunshades.
superciliousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈsɪliəs/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
carry out
From this reading One had only to take a stroll “down west” to be convinced of the fact, for there was scarcely a house to be seen in any of the squares that did not display the window-boxes and sun-blinds, which signified that the owners were in residence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One had only to take a stroll “down west” to be convinced of the fact, for there was scarcely a house to be seen in any of the squares that did not display the window-boxes and sun-blinds, which signified that the owners were in residence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CELIA MAKES HER PROFESSIONAL DÉBUT IN LONDON It was the height of the season, and London was very full.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
in or at that place or location
From this reading One had only to take a stroll “down west” to be convinced of the fact, for there was scarcely a house to be seen in any of the squares that did not display the window-boxes and sun-blinds, which signified that the owners were in residence.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading The fashionable hotels were crowded, the restaurants thronged; and big social functions were the order of the day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One had only to take a stroll “down west” to be convinced of the fact, for there was scarcely a house to be seen in any of the squares that did not display the window-boxes and sun-blinds, which signified that the owners were in residence.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
precisely as stated
From this reading CELIA MAKES HER PROFESSIONAL DÉBUT IN LONDON It was the height of the season, and London was very full.
vitalitynounUS /vaɪˈtæləti/
an energetic style
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
vive
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CELIA MAKES HER PROFESSIONAL DÉBUT IN LONDON It was the height of the season, and London was very full.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading A stream of carriages and hansoms rolled down Regent Street, giving the weary pedestrian a panorama of gaily-trimmed hats and dainty sunshades.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One had only to take a stroll “down west” to be convinced of the fact, for there was scarcely a house to be seen in any of the squares that did not display the window-boxes and sun-blinds, which signified that the owners were in residence.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading One had only to take a stroll “down west” to be convinced of the fact, for there was scarcely a house to be seen in any of the squares that did not display the window-boxes and sun-blinds, which signified that the owners were in residence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One had only to take a stroll “down west” to be convinced of the fact, for there was scarcely a house to be seen in any of the squares that did not display the window-boxes and sun-blinds, which signified that the owners were in residence.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
window-boxes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One had only to take a stroll “down west” to be convinced of the fact, for there was scarcely a house to be seen in any of the squares that did not display the window-boxes and sun-blinds, which signified that the owners were in residence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Portly dowagers accompanied beautiful girls; and it was a noticeable fact that whilst the dowagers sat bolt upright, alert and on the _qui vive_, most of the _débutantes_ leant languidly against the cushions with an air of supercilious boredom, the exacting demands of the season combined with the oppressive heat having apparently drained their vitality.
