adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Always of a hospitable nature, always efficient in household matters, she played her rôle of hostess with a sweet simplicity and a winning grace that charmed all her guests.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading He had not Patty's native ability to entertain, but he was honestly anxious that his guests should be pleased and he did all in his power to help along.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Always of a hospitable nature, always efficient in household matters, she played her rôle of hostess with a sweet simplicity and a winning grace that charmed all her guests.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He had not Patty's native ability to entertain, but he was honestly anxious that his guests should be pleased and he did all in his power to help along.
AlwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Always of a hospitable nature, always efficient in household matters, she played her rôle of hostess with a sweet simplicity and a winning grace that charmed all her guests.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Always of a hospitable nature, always efficient in household matters, she played her rôle of hostess with a sweet simplicity and a winning grace that charmed all her guests.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading He had not Patty's native ability to entertain, but he was honestly anxious that his guests should be pleased and he did all in his power to help along.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BETTY GALE Seated at the head of her own dinner table that evening, Patty felt decidedly in her element.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had not Patty's native ability to entertain, but he was honestly anxious that his guests should be pleased and he did all in his power to help along.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Patty had coached him on many minor points, for Little Billee had been brought up in simple surroundings and unaccustomed to what he at first called Patty's frills and fal-lals.
BETTY
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From this reading BETTY GALE Seated at the head of her own dinner table that evening, Patty felt decidedly in her element.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Farnsworth, opposite her at the big, round table, was a quiet, dignified and well-mannered host.
Billee
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From this reading Patty had coached him on many minor points, for Little Billee had been brought up in simple surroundings and unaccustomed to what he at first called Patty's frills and fal-lals.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Patty had coached him on many minor points, for Little Billee had been brought up in simple surroundings and unaccustomed to what he at first called Patty's frills and fal-lals.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had not Patty's native ability to entertain, but he was honestly anxious that his guests should be pleased and he did all in his power to help along.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Patty had coached him on many minor points, for Little Billee had been brought up in simple surroundings and unaccustomed to what he at first called Patty's frills and fal-lals.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading Always of a hospitable nature, always efficient in household matters, she played her rôle of hostess with a sweet simplicity and a winning grace that charmed all her guests.
coachedverbUS /koʊtʃt/
past form of “coach” — teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading Patty had coached him on many minor points, for Little Billee had been brought up in simple surroundings and unaccustomed to what he at first called Patty's frills and fal-lals.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading BETTY GALE Seated at the head of her own dinner table that evening, Patty felt decidedly in her element.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had not Patty's native ability to entertain, but he was honestly anxious that his guests should be pleased and he did all in his power to help along.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading Farnsworth, opposite her at the big, round table, was a quiet, dignified and well-mannered host.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading BETTY GALE Seated at the head of her own dinner table that evening, Patty felt decidedly in her element.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading Always of a hospitable nature, always efficient in household matters, she played her rôle of hostess with a sweet simplicity and a winning grace that charmed all her guests.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading BETTY GALE Seated at the head of her own dinner table that evening, Patty felt decidedly in her element.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading He had not Patty's native ability to entertain, but he was honestly anxious that his guests should be pleased and he did all in his power to help along.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading BETTY GALE Seated at the head of her own dinner table that evening, Patty felt decidedly in her element.
fal-lals
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From this reading Patty had coached him on many minor points, for Little Billee had been brought up in simple surroundings and unaccustomed to what he at first called Patty's frills and fal-lals.
Farnsworth
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From this reading Farnsworth, opposite her at the big, round table, was a quiet, dignified and well-mannered host.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading BETTY GALE Seated at the head of her own dinner table that evening, Patty felt decidedly in her element.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Patty had coached him on many minor points, for Little Billee had been brought up in simple surroundings and unaccustomed to what he at first called Patty's frills and fal-lals.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Patty had coached him on many minor points, for Little Billee had been brought up in simple surroundings and unaccustomed to what he at first called Patty's frills and fal-lals.
frillsnounUS /frɪlz/
plural of “frill” — (paleontology) a bony plate that curves upward behind the skull of many ceratopsian dinosaurs
From this reading Patty had coached him on many minor points, for Little Billee had been brought up in simple surroundings and unaccustomed to what he at first called Patty's frills and fal-lals.
GALEnounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading BETTY GALE Seated at the head of her own dinner table that evening, Patty felt decidedly in her element.
gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Always of a hospitable nature, always efficient in household matters, she played her rôle of hostess with a sweet simplicity and a winning grace that charmed all her guests.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Always of a hospitable nature, always efficient in household matters, she played her rôle of hostess with a sweet simplicity and a winning grace that charmed all her guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not Patty's native ability to entertain, but he was honestly anxious that his guests should be pleased and he did all in his power to help along.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not Patty's native ability to entertain, but he was honestly anxious that his guests should be pleased and he did all in his power to help along.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading BETTY GALE Seated at the head of her own dinner table that evening, Patty felt decidedly in her element.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He had not Patty's native ability to entertain, but he was honestly anxious that his guests should be pleased and he did all in his power to help along.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BETTY GALE Seated at the head of her own dinner table that evening, Patty felt decidedly in her element.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Patty had coached him on many minor points, for Little Billee had been brought up in simple surroundings and unaccustomed to what he at first called Patty's frills and fal-lals.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had not Patty's native ability to entertain, but he was honestly anxious that his guests should be pleased and he did all in his power to help along.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading He had not Patty's native ability to entertain, but he was honestly anxious that his guests should be pleased and he did all in his power to help along.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading Always of a hospitable nature, always efficient in household matters, she played her rôle of hostess with a sweet simplicity and a winning grace that charmed all her guests.
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Farnsworth, opposite her at the big, round table, was a quiet, dignified and well-mannered host.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading Always of a hospitable nature, always efficient in household matters, she played her rôle of hostess with a sweet simplicity and a winning grace that charmed all her guests.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading Always of a hospitable nature, always efficient in household matters, she played her rôle of hostess with a sweet simplicity and a winning grace that charmed all her guests.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BETTY GALE Seated at the head of her own dinner table that evening, Patty felt decidedly in her element.
LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Patty had coached him on many minor points, for Little Billee had been brought up in simple surroundings and unaccustomed to what he at first called Patty's frills and fal-lals.
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 Patty had coached him on many minor points, for Little Billee had been brought up in simple surroundings and unaccustomed to what he at first called Patty's frills and fal-lals.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Always of a hospitable nature, always efficient in household matters, she played her rôle of hostess with a sweet simplicity and a winning grace that charmed all her guests.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading Patty had coached him on many minor points, for Little Billee had been brought up in simple surroundings and unaccustomed to what he at first called Patty's frills and fal-lals.
nativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɪtɪv/
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading He had not Patty's native ability to entertain, but he was honestly anxious that his guests should be pleased and he did all in his power to help along.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Always of a hospitable nature, always efficient in household matters, she played her rôle of hostess with a sweet simplicity and a winning grace that charmed all her guests.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not Patty's native ability to entertain, but he was honestly anxious that his guests should be pleased and he did all in his power to help along.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BETTY GALE Seated at the head of her own dinner table that evening, Patty felt decidedly in her element.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Patty had coached him on many minor points, for Little Billee had been brought up in simple surroundings and unaccustomed to what he at first called Patty's frills and fal-lals.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Farnsworth, opposite her at the big, round table, was a quiet, dignified and well-mannered host.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading BETTY GALE Seated at the head of her own dinner table that evening, Patty felt decidedly in her element.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading BETTY GALE Seated at the head of her own dinner table that evening, Patty felt decidedly in her element.
Patty'snounUS /ˈpætiz/
possessive form of “patty” — small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading He had not Patty's native ability to entertain, but he was honestly anxious that his guests should be pleased and he did all in his power to help along.
playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Always of a hospitable nature, always efficient in household matters, she played her rôle of hostess with a sweet simplicity and a winning grace that charmed all her guests.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He had not Patty's native ability to entertain, but he was honestly anxious that his guests should be pleased and he did all in his power to help along.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Patty had coached him on many minor points, for Little Billee had been brought up in simple surroundings and unaccustomed to what he at first called Patty's frills and fal-lals.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He had not Patty's native ability to entertain, but he was honestly anxious that his guests should be pleased and he did all in his power to help along.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Farnsworth, opposite her at the big, round table, was a quiet, dignified and well-mannered host.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Farnsworth, opposite her at the big, round table, was a quiet, dignified and well-mannered host.
rôle
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From this reading Always of a hospitable nature, always efficient in household matters, she played her rôle of hostess with a sweet simplicity and a winning grace that charmed all her guests.
SeatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading BETTY GALE Seated at the head of her own dinner table that evening, Patty felt decidedly in her element.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Always of a hospitable nature, always efficient in household matters, she played her rôle of hostess with a sweet simplicity and a winning grace that charmed all her guests.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had not Patty's native ability to entertain, but he was honestly anxious that his guests should be pleased and he did all in his power to help along.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Patty had coached him on many minor points, for Little Billee had been brought up in simple surroundings and unaccustomed to what he at first called Patty's frills and fal-lals.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading Always of a hospitable nature, always efficient in household matters, she played her rôle of hostess with a sweet simplicity and a winning grace that charmed all her guests.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Patty had coached him on many minor points, for Little Billee had been brought up in simple surroundings and unaccustomed to what he at first called Patty's frills and fal-lals.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Always of a hospitable nature, always efficient in household matters, she played her rôle of hostess with a sweet simplicity and a winning grace that charmed all her guests.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading BETTY GALE Seated at the head of her own dinner table that evening, Patty felt decidedly in her element.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BETTY GALE Seated at the head of her own dinner table that evening, Patty felt decidedly in her element.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BETTY GALE Seated at the head of her own dinner table that evening, Patty felt decidedly in her element.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had not Patty's native ability to entertain, but he was honestly anxious that his guests should be pleased and he did all in his power to help along.
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading Patty had coached him on many minor points, for Little Billee had been brought up in simple surroundings and unaccustomed to what he at first called Patty's frills and fal-lals.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Patty had coached him on many minor points, for Little Billee had been brought up in simple surroundings and unaccustomed to what he at first called Patty's frills and fal-lals.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Farnsworth, opposite her at the big, round table, was a quiet, dignified and well-mannered host.
well-manneredadjective
of good upbringing
From this reading Farnsworth, opposite her at the big, round table, was a quiet, dignified and well-mannered host.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Patty had coached him on many minor points, for Little Billee had been brought up in simple surroundings and unaccustomed to what he at first called Patty's frills and fal-lals.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading Always of a hospitable nature, always efficient in household matters, she played her rôle of hostess with a sweet simplicity and a winning grace that charmed all her guests.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Always of a hospitable nature, always efficient in household matters, she played her rôle of hostess with a sweet simplicity and a winning grace that charmed all her guests.
