AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DINNER PARTY As Patty expressed it afterward, she felt as limp as a jelly-fish with the grippe when she saw Susan at the head of Mona's table!
advicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Or he gave her valuable advice regarding the viands.
afterwardadverbUS /ˈæftərwərd/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A DINNER PARTY As Patty expressed it afterward, she felt as limp as a jelly-fish with the grippe when she saw Susan at the head of Mona's table!
alarmedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmd/
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading Mrs. Hastings herself seemed in no way appalled at the sparkling array of glass and silver, of lights and flowers, but she was secretly alarmed lest her ignorance of etiquette should lead her into blunders that might shame Miss Patty.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Hastings herself seemed in no way appalled at the sparkling array of glass and silver, of lights and flowers, but she was secretly alarmed lest her ignorance of etiquette should lead her into blunders that might shame Miss Patty.
appalledadjectiveUS /əˈpɔːld/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Mrs. Hastings herself seemed in no way appalled at the sparkling array of glass and silver, of lights and flowers, but she was secretly alarmed lest her ignorance of etiquette should lead her into blunders that might shame Miss Patty.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading Mrs. Hastings herself seemed in no way appalled at the sparkling array of glass and silver, of lights and flowers, but she was secretly alarmed lest her ignorance of etiquette should lead her into blunders that might shame Miss Patty.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A DINNER PARTY As Patty expressed it afterward, she felt as limp as a jelly-fish with the grippe when she saw Susan at the head of Mona's table!
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A DINNER PARTY As Patty expressed it afterward, she felt as limp as a jelly-fish with the grippe when she saw Susan at the head of Mona's table!
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Without attracting attention, he touched or indicated which spoon or fork Mrs. Hastings should use.
attractingverbUS /əˈtræktɪŋ/
-ing form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Without attracting attention, he touched or indicated which spoon or fork Mrs. Hastings should use.
blundersnounUS /ˈblʌndərz/
plural of “blunder” — an embarrassing mistake
From this reading Mrs. Hastings herself seemed in no way appalled at the sparkling array of glass and silver, of lights and flowers, but she was secretly alarmed lest her ignorance of etiquette should lead her into blunders that might shame Miss Patty.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Hastings herself seemed in no way appalled at the sparkling array of glass and silver, of lights and flowers, but she was secretly alarmed lest her ignorance of etiquette should lead her into blunders that might shame Miss Patty.
DINNERnounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A DINNER PARTY As Patty expressed it afterward, she felt as limp as a jelly-fish with the grippe when she saw Susan at the head of Mona's table!
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading Mrs. Hastings herself seemed in no way appalled at the sparkling array of glass and silver, of lights and flowers, but she was secretly alarmed lest her ignorance of etiquette should lead her into blunders that might shame Miss Patty.
expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/
communicated in words
From this reading A DINNER PARTY As Patty expressed it afterward, she felt as limp as a jelly-fish with the grippe when she saw Susan at the head of Mona's table!
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading A DINNER PARTY As Patty expressed it afterward, she felt as limp as a jelly-fish with the grippe when she saw Susan at the head of Mona's table!
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Mrs. Hastings herself seemed in no way appalled at the sparkling array of glass and silver, of lights and flowers, but she was secretly alarmed lest her ignorance of etiquette should lead her into blunders that might shame Miss Patty.
forknounUS /fɔːrk/
cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading Without attracting attention, he touched or indicated which spoon or fork Mrs. Hastings should use.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Or he gave her valuable advice regarding the viands.
glassnounUS /ɡlæs/
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Mrs. Hastings herself seemed in no way appalled at the sparkling array of glass and silver, of lights and flowers, but she was secretly alarmed lest her ignorance of etiquette should lead her into blunders that might shame Miss Patty.
grippenoun
an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease
From this reading A DINNER PARTY As Patty expressed it afterward, she felt as limp as a jelly-fish with the grippe when she saw Susan at the head of Mona's table!
HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading Mrs. Hastings herself seemed in no way appalled at the sparkling array of glass and silver, of lights and flowers, but she was secretly alarmed lest her ignorance of etiquette should lead her into blunders that might shame Miss Patty.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Without attracting attention, he touched or indicated which spoon or fork Mrs. Hastings should use.
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 A DINNER PARTY As Patty expressed it afterward, she felt as limp as a jelly-fish with the grippe when she saw Susan at the head of Mona's table!
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Hastings herself seemed in no way appalled at the sparkling array of glass and silver, of lights and flowers, but she was secretly alarmed lest her ignorance of etiquette should lead her into blunders that might shame Miss Patty.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs. Hastings herself seemed in no way appalled at the sparkling array of glass and silver, of lights and flowers, but she was secretly alarmed lest her ignorance of etiquette should lead her into blunders that might shame Miss Patty.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But Jack Pennington proved himself a trump.
ignorancenounUS /ˈɪɡnərəns/
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Mrs. Hastings herself seemed in no way appalled at the sparkling array of glass and silver, of lights and flowers, but she was secretly alarmed lest her ignorance of etiquette should lead her into blunders that might shame Miss Patty.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Hastings herself seemed in no way appalled at the sparkling array of glass and silver, of lights and flowers, but she was secretly alarmed lest her ignorance of etiquette should lead her into blunders that might shame Miss Patty.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Without attracting attention, he touched or indicated which spoon or fork Mrs. Hastings should use.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mrs. Hastings herself seemed in no way appalled at the sparkling array of glass and silver, of lights and flowers, but she was secretly alarmed lest her ignorance of etiquette should lead her into blunders that might shame Miss Patty.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A DINNER PARTY As Patty expressed it afterward, she felt as limp as a jelly-fish with the grippe when she saw Susan at the head of Mona's table!
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading But Jack Pennington proved himself a trump.
jelly-fish
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DINNER PARTY As Patty expressed it afterward, she felt as limp as a jelly-fish with the grippe when she saw Susan at the head of Mona's table!
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Mrs. Hastings herself seemed in no way appalled at the sparkling array of glass and silver, of lights and flowers, but she was secretly alarmed lest her ignorance of etiquette should lead her into blunders that might shame Miss Patty.
lestconjunctionUS /lest/
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Mrs. Hastings herself seemed in no way appalled at the sparkling array of glass and silver, of lights and flowers, but she was secretly alarmed lest her ignorance of etiquette should lead her into blunders that might shame Miss Patty.
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Mrs. Hastings herself seemed in no way appalled at the sparkling array of glass and silver, of lights and flowers, but she was secretly alarmed lest her ignorance of etiquette should lead her into blunders that might shame Miss Patty.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading A DINNER PARTY As Patty expressed it afterward, she felt as limp as a jelly-fish with the grippe when she saw Susan at the head of Mona's table!
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mrs. Hastings herself seemed in no way appalled at the sparkling array of glass and silver, of lights and flowers, but she was secretly alarmed lest her ignorance of etiquette should lead her into blunders that might shame Miss Patty.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Mrs. Hastings herself seemed in no way appalled at the sparkling array of glass and silver, of lights and flowers, but she was secretly alarmed lest her ignorance of etiquette should lead her into blunders that might shame Miss Patty.
Mona'snounUS /ˈmoʊnəz/
possessive form of “mona” — an island to the northwest of Wales
From this reading A DINNER PARTY As Patty expressed it afterward, she felt as limp as a jelly-fish with the grippe when she saw Susan at the head of Mona's table!
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Hastings herself seemed in no way appalled at the sparkling array of glass and silver, of lights and flowers, but she was secretly alarmed lest her ignorance of etiquette should lead her into blunders that might shame Miss Patty.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs. Hastings herself seemed in no way appalled at the sparkling array of glass and silver, of lights and flowers, but she was secretly alarmed lest her ignorance of etiquette should lead her into blunders that might shame Miss Patty.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DINNER PARTY As Patty expressed it afterward, she felt as limp as a jelly-fish with the grippe when she saw Susan at the head of Mona's table!
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Without attracting attention, he touched or indicated which spoon or fork Mrs. Hastings should use.
PARTYnounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A DINNER PARTY As Patty expressed it afterward, she felt as limp as a jelly-fish with the grippe when she saw Susan at the head of Mona's table!
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading A DINNER PARTY As Patty expressed it afterward, she felt as limp as a jelly-fish with the grippe when she saw Susan at the head of Mona's table!
Pennington
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Jack Pennington proved himself a trump.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading But Jack Pennington proved himself a trump.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Or he gave her valuable advice regarding the viands.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading A DINNER PARTY As Patty expressed it afterward, she felt as limp as a jelly-fish with the grippe when she saw Susan at the head of Mona's table!
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading Mrs. Hastings herself seemed in no way appalled at the sparkling array of glass and silver, of lights and flowers, but she was secretly alarmed lest her ignorance of etiquette should lead her into blunders that might shame Miss Patty.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mrs. Hastings herself seemed in no way appalled at the sparkling array of glass and silver, of lights and flowers, but she was secretly alarmed lest her ignorance of etiquette should lead her into blunders that might shame Miss Patty.
shamenounUS /ʃeɪm/
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Mrs. Hastings herself seemed in no way appalled at the sparkling array of glass and silver, of lights and flowers, but she was secretly alarmed lest her ignorance of etiquette should lead her into blunders that might shame Miss Patty.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A DINNER PARTY As Patty expressed it afterward, she felt as limp as a jelly-fish with the grippe when she saw Susan at the head of Mona's table!
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mrs. Hastings herself seemed in no way appalled at the sparkling array of glass and silver, of lights and flowers, but she was secretly alarmed lest her ignorance of etiquette should lead her into blunders that might shame Miss Patty.
silvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Mrs. Hastings herself seemed in no way appalled at the sparkling array of glass and silver, of lights and flowers, but she was secretly alarmed lest her ignorance of etiquette should lead her into blunders that might shame Miss Patty.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading Mrs. Hastings herself seemed in no way appalled at the sparkling array of glass and silver, of lights and flowers, but she was secretly alarmed lest her ignorance of etiquette should lead her into blunders that might shame Miss Patty.
spoonnounUS /spuːn/
a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
From this reading Without attracting attention, he touched or indicated which spoon or fork Mrs. Hastings should use.
Susan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DINNER PARTY As Patty expressed it afterward, she felt as limp as a jelly-fish with the grippe when she saw Susan at the head of Mona's table!
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A DINNER PARTY As Patty expressed it afterward, she felt as limp as a jelly-fish with the grippe when she saw Susan at the head of Mona's table!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Hastings herself seemed in no way appalled at the sparkling array of glass and silver, of lights and flowers, but she was secretly alarmed lest her ignorance of etiquette should lead her into blunders that might shame Miss Patty.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DINNER PARTY As Patty expressed it afterward, she felt as limp as a jelly-fish with the grippe when she saw Susan at the head of Mona's table!
touchedadjectiveUS /tʌtʃt/
having come into contact
From this reading Without attracting attention, he touched or indicated which spoon or fork Mrs. Hastings should use.
trumpverbUS /trʌmp/
produce a sound as if from a trumpet
From this reading But Jack Pennington proved himself a trump.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading Without attracting attention, he touched or indicated which spoon or fork Mrs. Hastings should use.
valuableadjectiveUS /ˈvæljəbəl/
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Or he gave her valuable advice regarding the viands.
viandsnoun
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Or he gave her valuable advice regarding the viands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Hastings herself seemed in no way appalled at the sparkling array of glass and silver, of lights and flowers, but she was secretly alarmed lest her ignorance of etiquette should lead her into blunders that might shame Miss Patty.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mrs. Hastings herself seemed in no way appalled at the sparkling array of glass and silver, of lights and flowers, but she was secretly alarmed lest her ignorance of etiquette should lead her into blunders that might shame Miss Patty.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading A DINNER PARTY As Patty expressed it afterward, she felt as limp as a jelly-fish with the grippe when she saw Susan at the head of Mona's table!
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Without attracting attention, he touched or indicated which spoon or fork Mrs. Hastings should use.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A DINNER PARTY As Patty expressed it afterward, she felt as limp as a jelly-fish with the grippe when she saw Susan at the head of Mona's table!
WithoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without attracting attention, he touched or indicated which spoon or fork Mrs. Hastings should use.
