used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sometimes a sufficient number for a quadrille arrange to remain after the assemblage has for the most part dispersed.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Sometimes a sufficient number for a quadrille arrange to remain after the assemblage has for the most part dispersed.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Morning receptions, as they are called, but more correctly speaking, afternoon parties, are generally held from four to seven o'clock in the afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Receptions, Parties and Balls.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Morning receptions, as they are called, but more correctly speaking, afternoon parties, are generally held from four to seven o'clock in the afternoon.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading Sometimes a sufficient number for a quadrille arrange to remain after the assemblage has for the most part dispersed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Morning receptions, as they are called, but more correctly speaking, afternoon parties, are generally held from four to seven o'clock in the afternoon.
assemblagenounUS /əˈsemblədʒ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Sometimes a sufficient number for a quadrille arrange to remain after the assemblage has for the most part dispersed.
BallsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Receptions, Parties and Balls.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading The dress for receptions is, for men, morning dress; for ladies, demi-toilet, with or without bonnet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Morning receptions, as they are called, but more correctly speaking, afternoon parties, are generally held from four to seven o'clock in the afternoon.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Morning receptions, as they are called, but more correctly speaking, afternoon parties, are generally held from four to seven o'clock in the afternoon.
correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/
in an accurate manner
From this reading Morning receptions, as they are called, but more correctly speaking, afternoon parties, are generally held from four to seven o'clock in the afternoon.
demi-toilet
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From this reading The dress for receptions is, for men, morning dress; for ladies, demi-toilet, with or without bonnet.
dispersedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɜːrst/
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
From this reading Sometimes a sufficient number for a quadrille arrange to remain after the assemblage has for the most part dispersed.
put on clothes
From this reading THE DRESS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sometimes a sufficient number for a quadrille arrange to remain after the assemblage has for the most part dispersed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Morning receptions, as they are called, but more correctly speaking, afternoon parties, are generally held from four to seven o'clock in the afternoon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Morning receptions, as they are called, but more correctly speaking, afternoon parties, are generally held from four to seven o'clock in the afternoon.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Morning receptions, as they are called, but more correctly speaking, afternoon parties, are generally held from four to seven o'clock in the afternoon.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sometimes a sufficient number for a quadrille arrange to remain after the assemblage has for the most part dispersed.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Morning receptions, as they are called, but more correctly speaking, afternoon parties, are generally held from four to seven o'clock in the afternoon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Morning receptions, as they are called, but more correctly speaking, afternoon parties, are generally held from four to seven o'clock in the afternoon.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dress for receptions is, for men, morning dress; for ladies, demi-toilet, with or without bonnet.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The dress for receptions is, for men, morning dress; for ladies, demi-toilet, with or without bonnet.
the force of workers available
From this reading The dress for receptions is, for men, morning dress; for ladies, demi-toilet, with or without bonnet.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Morning receptions, as they are called, but more correctly speaking, afternoon parties, are generally held from four to seven o'clock in the afternoon.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Morning receptions, as they are called, but more correctly speaking, afternoon parties, are generally held from four to seven o'clock in the afternoon.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Sometimes a sufficient number for a quadrille arrange to remain after the assemblage has for the most part dispersed.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Sometimes a sufficient number for a quadrille arrange to remain after the assemblage has for the most part dispersed.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Morning receptions, as they are called, but more correctly speaking, afternoon parties, are generally held from four to seven o'clock in the afternoon.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The dress for receptions is, for men, morning dress; for ladies, demi-toilet, with or without bonnet.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Sometimes a sufficient number for a quadrille arrange to remain after the assemblage has for the most part dispersed.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Receptions, Parties and Balls.
quadrillenoun
music for dancing the quadrille
From this reading Sometimes a sufficient number for a quadrille arrange to remain after the assemblage has for the most part dispersed.
ReceptionsnounUS /rɪˈsepʃənz/
plural of “reception” — the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Receptions, Parties and Balls.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Sometimes a sufficient number for a quadrille arrange to remain after the assemblage has for the most part dispersed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Morning receptions, as they are called, but more correctly speaking, afternoon parties, are generally held from four to seven o'clock in the afternoon.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes a sufficient number for a quadrille arrange to remain after the assemblage has for the most part dispersed.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Morning receptions, as they are called, but more correctly speaking, afternoon parties, are generally held from four to seven o'clock in the afternoon.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Sometimes a sufficient number for a quadrille arrange to remain after the assemblage has for the most part dispersed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Morning receptions, as they are called, but more correctly speaking, afternoon parties, are generally held from four to seven o'clock in the afternoon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Morning receptions, as they are called, but more correctly speaking, afternoon parties, are generally held from four to seven o'clock in the afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Morning receptions, as they are called, but more correctly speaking, afternoon parties, are generally held from four to seven o'clock in the afternoon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The dress for receptions is, for men, morning dress; for ladies, demi-toilet, with or without bonnet.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The dress for receptions is, for men, morning dress; for ladies, demi-toilet, with or without bonnet.
