used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He gathered that his sister’s costume was considered to be something of an inspiration and a masterpiece in the working out.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He gathered that his sister’s costume was considered to be something of an inspiration and a masterpiece in the working out.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Queen Tut, consort of the celebrated King Tut of ancient Egypt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE NOON HOUR The masquerade to be given at Temple’s and the unique costume to be worn by Elsie were the subjects of discussion at luncheon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE NOON HOUR The masquerade to be given at Temple’s and the unique costume to be worn by Elsie were the subjects of discussion at luncheon.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Pee-wee was too engrossed in his own enterprise to pay much attention to this feminine chat.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE NOON HOUR The masquerade to be given at Temple’s and the unique costume to be worn by Elsie were the subjects of discussion at luncheon.
Bridgeboro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was expected to startle the younger set of Bridgeboro and to be the sensation of the evening.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE NOON HOUR The masquerade to be given at Temple’s and the unique costume to be worn by Elsie were the subjects of discussion at luncheon.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Queen Tut, consort of the celebrated King Tut of ancient Egypt.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Pee-wee was too engrossed in his own enterprise to pay much attention to this feminine chat.
carefully weighed
From this reading He gathered that his sister’s costume was considered to be something of an inspiration and a masterpiece in the working out.
consortverbUS /kənˈsɔːrt/
keep company with; hang out with
From this reading Queen Tut, consort of the celebrated King Tut of ancient Egypt.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading THE NOON HOUR The masquerade to be given at Temple’s and the unique costume to be worn by Elsie were the subjects of discussion at luncheon.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading THE NOON HOUR The masquerade to be given at Temple’s and the unique costume to be worn by Elsie were the subjects of discussion at luncheon.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading Queen Tut, consort of the celebrated King Tut of ancient Egypt.
Elsie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE NOON HOUR The masquerade to be given at Temple’s and the unique costume to be worn by Elsie were the subjects of discussion at luncheon.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Pee-wee was too engrossed in his own enterprise to pay much attention to this feminine chat.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Pee-wee was too engrossed in his own enterprise to pay much attention to this feminine chat.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was expected to startle the younger set of Bridgeboro and to be the sensation of the evening.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It was expected to startle the younger set of Bridgeboro and to be the sensation of the evening.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading Pee-wee was too engrossed in his own enterprise to pay much attention to this feminine chat.
brought together in one place
From this reading He gathered that his sister’s costume was considered to be something of an inspiration and a masterpiece in the working out.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading THE NOON HOUR The masquerade to be given at Temple’s and the unique costume to be worn by Elsie were the subjects of discussion at luncheon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He gathered that his sister’s costume was considered to be something of an inspiration and a masterpiece in the working out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pee-wee was too engrossed in his own enterprise to pay much attention to this feminine chat.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE NOON HOUR The masquerade to be given at Temple’s and the unique costume to be worn by Elsie were the subjects of discussion at luncheon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pee-wee was too engrossed in his own enterprise to pay much attention to this feminine chat.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading He gathered that his sister’s costume was considered to be something of an inspiration and a masterpiece in the working out.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was expected to startle the younger set of Bridgeboro and to be the sensation of the evening.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Queen Tut, consort of the celebrated King Tut of ancient Egypt.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading THE NOON HOUR The masquerade to be given at Temple’s and the unique costume to be worn by Elsie were the subjects of discussion at luncheon.
masqueradeverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪd/
take part in a masquerade
From this reading THE NOON HOUR The masquerade to be given at Temple’s and the unique costume to be worn by Elsie were the subjects of discussion at luncheon.
masterpiecenounUS /ˈmæstərpiːs/
the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
From this reading He gathered that his sister’s costume was considered to be something of an inspiration and a masterpiece in the working out.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Pee-wee was too engrossed in his own enterprise to pay much attention to this feminine chat.
the middle of the day
From this reading THE NOON HOUR The masquerade to be given at Temple’s and the unique costume to be worn by Elsie were the subjects of discussion at luncheon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NOON HOUR The masquerade to be given at Temple’s and the unique costume to be worn by Elsie were the subjects of discussion at luncheon.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He gathered that his sister’s costume was considered to be something of an inspiration and a masterpiece in the working out.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Pee-wee was too engrossed in his own enterprise to pay much attention to this feminine chat.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Pee-wee was too engrossed in his own enterprise to pay much attention to this feminine chat.
Pee-wee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pee-wee was too engrossed in his own enterprise to pay much attention to this feminine chat.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Queen Tut, consort of the celebrated King Tut of ancient Egypt.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading It was expected to startle the younger set of Bridgeboro and to be the sensation of the evening.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was expected to startle the younger set of Bridgeboro and to be the sensation of the evening.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading He gathered that his sister’s costume was considered to be something of an inspiration and a masterpiece in the working out.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He gathered that his sister’s costume was considered to be something of an inspiration and a masterpiece in the working out.
startleverbUS /ˈstɑːrtəl/
to stimulate to action
From this reading It was expected to startle the younger set of Bridgeboro and to be the sensation of the evening.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading THE NOON HOUR The masquerade to be given at Temple’s and the unique costume to be worn by Elsie were the subjects of discussion at luncheon.
Temple'snounUS /ˈtempəlz/
possessive form of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading THE NOON HOUR The masquerade to be given at Temple’s and the unique costume to be worn by Elsie were the subjects of discussion at luncheon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He gathered that his sister’s costume was considered to be something of an inspiration and a masterpiece in the working out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NOON HOUR The masquerade to be given at Temple’s and the unique costume to be worn by Elsie were the subjects of discussion at luncheon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Pee-wee was too engrossed in his own enterprise to pay much attention to this feminine chat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE NOON HOUR The masquerade to be given at Temple’s and the unique costume to be worn by Elsie were the subjects of discussion at luncheon.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Pee-wee was too engrossed in his own enterprise to pay much attention to this feminine chat.
TutverbUS /tʌt/
utter “tsk,” “tut,” or “tut-tut,” as in disapproval
From this reading Queen Tut, consort of the celebrated King Tut of ancient Egypt.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading THE NOON HOUR The masquerade to be given at Temple’s and the unique costume to be worn by Elsie were the subjects of discussion at luncheon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pee-wee was too engrossed in his own enterprise to pay much attention to this feminine chat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE NOON HOUR The masquerade to be given at Temple’s and the unique costume to be worn by Elsie were the subjects of discussion at luncheon.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading He gathered that his sister’s costume was considered to be something of an inspiration and a masterpiece in the working out.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading THE NOON HOUR The masquerade to be given at Temple’s and the unique costume to be worn by Elsie were the subjects of discussion at luncheon.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading It was expected to startle the younger set of Bridgeboro and to be the sensation of the evening.
