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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
accepts
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
accordingly
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From this reading Even Miss Felicia recognized this unbreakable engagement and made her plans accordingly.
always
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even Miss Felicia recognized this unbreakable engagement and made her plans accordingly.
any
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From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
babyhood
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
back
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From this reading To spend this one evening at his favorite club had been his custom for years--ever since he had been elected to full membership--a date so far back in the dim past that the oldest habitue had to search the records to make sure of the year, and this custom he still regularly kept up.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To spend this one evening at his favorite club had been his custom for years--ever since he had been elected to full membership--a date so far back in the dim past that the oldest habitue had to search the records to make sure of the year, and this custom he still regularly kept up.
bloom
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
bodynounUS /body/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
buds
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
bursting
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
Century
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From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
certain
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
club
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From this reading To spend this one evening at his favorite club had been his custom for years--ever since he had been elected to full membership--a date so far back in the dim past that the oldest habitue had to search the records to make sure of the year, and this custom he still regularly kept up.
comenounUS /come/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
coming-out
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
congenial
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
cosey
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
coursenounUS /course/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
crowded
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
custom
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From this reading To spend this one evening at his favorite club had been his custom for years--ever since he had been elected to full membership--a date so far back in the dim past that the oldest habitue had to search the records to make sure of the year, and this custom he still regularly kept up.
date
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From this reading To spend this one evening at his favorite club had been his custom for years--ever since he had been elected to full membership--a date so far back in the dim past that the oldest habitue had to search the records to make sure of the year, and this custom he still regularly kept up.
delight
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
delightful
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From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
dependent
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From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So did good Mrs. McGuffey, who selected this night for her own social outings; and so did most of his intimate friends who were familiar with his habits.
dim
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From this reading To spend this one evening at his favorite club had been his custom for years--ever since he had been elected to full membership--a date so far back in the dim past that the oldest habitue had to search the records to make sure of the year, and this custom he still regularly kept up.
dinner
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
eager-expectant
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
ear
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From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
elected
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From this reading To spend this one evening at his favorite club had been his custom for years--ever since he had been elected to full membership--a date so far back in the dim past that the oldest habitue had to search the records to make sure of the year, and this custom he still regularly kept up.
engagement
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From this reading Even Miss Felicia recognized this unbreakable engagement and made her plans accordingly.
engagements
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From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
etc
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
EvennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Even Miss Felicia recognized this unbreakable engagement and made her plans accordingly.
evening
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From this reading To spend this one evening at his favorite club had been his custom for years--ever since he had been elected to full membership--a date so far back in the dim past that the oldest habitue had to search the records to make sure of the year, and this custom he still regularly kept up.
event
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
evernounUS /ever/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading To spend this one evening at his favorite club had been his custom for years--ever since he had been elected to full membership--a date so far back in the dim past that the oldest habitue had to search the records to make sure of the year, and this custom he still regularly kept up.
fall
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
familiar
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From this reading So did good Mrs. McGuffey, who selected this night for her own social outings; and so did most of his intimate friends who were familiar with his habits.
far
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From this reading To spend this one evening at his favorite club had been his custom for years--ever since he had been elected to full membership--a date so far back in the dim past that the oldest habitue had to search the records to make sure of the year, and this custom he still regularly kept up.
favorite
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From this reading To spend this one evening at his favorite club had been his custom for years--ever since he had been elected to full membership--a date so far back in the dim past that the oldest habitue had to search the records to make sure of the year, and this custom he still regularly kept up.
Felicia
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From this reading Even Miss Felicia recognized this unbreakable engagement and made her plans accordingly.
few
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
find
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From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
formal
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
friends
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From this reading So did good Mrs. McGuffey, who selected this night for her own social outings; and so did most of his intimate friends who were familiar with his habits.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
full
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From this reading To spend this one evening at his favorite club had been his custom for years--ever since he had been elected to full membership--a date so far back in the dim past that the oldest habitue had to search the records to make sure of the year, and this custom he still regularly kept up.
function
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
get
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From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading So did good Mrs. McGuffey, who selected this night for her own social outings; and so did most of his intimate friends who were familiar with his habits.
Grayson
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
habits
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From this reading So did good Mrs. McGuffey, who selected this night for her own social outings; and so did most of his intimate friends who were familiar with his habits.
habitue
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From this reading To spend this one evening at his favorite club had been his custom for years--ever since he had been elected to full membership--a date so far back in the dim past that the oldest habitue had to search the records to make sure of the year, and this custom he still regularly kept up.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
hand
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From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
happened
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From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Even Miss Felicia recognized this unbreakable engagement and made her plans accordingly.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
hold
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From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
home
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From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
I'll
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To spend this one evening at his favorite club had been his custom for years--ever since he had been elected to full membership--a date so far back in the dim past that the oldest habitue had to search the records to make sure of the year, and this custom he still regularly kept up.
intimate
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From this reading So did good Mrs. McGuffey, who selected this night for her own social outings; and so did most of his intimate friends who were familiar with his habits.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
just
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
kept
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From this reading To spend this one evening at his favorite club had been his custom for years--ever since he had been elected to full membership--a date so far back in the dim past that the oldest habitue had to search the records to make sure of the year, and this custom he still regularly kept up.
known
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
made
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From this reading Even Miss Felicia recognized this unbreakable engagement and made her plans accordingly.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading To spend this one evening at his favorite club had been his custom for years--ever since he had been elected to full membership--a date so far back in the dim past that the oldest habitue had to search the records to make sure of the year, and this custom he still regularly kept up.
many
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
McGuffey
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From this reading So did good Mrs. McGuffey, who selected this night for her own social outings; and so did most of his intimate friends who were familiar with his habits.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
membership
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From this reading To spend this one evening at his favorite club had been his custom for years--ever since he had been elected to full membership--a date so far back in the dim past that the oldest habitue had to search the records to make sure of the year, and this custom he still regularly kept up.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
mischance
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From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
Miss
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From this reading Even Miss Felicia recognized this unbreakable engagement and made her plans accordingly.
more
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
most
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
Mr
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
Mrs
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From this reading So did good Mrs. McGuffey, who selected this night for her own social outings; and so did most of his intimate friends who were familiar with his habits.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
night
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
NothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
oldest
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From this reading To spend this one evening at his favorite club had been his custom for years--ever since he had been elected to full membership--a date so far back in the dim past that the oldest habitue had to search the records to make sure of the year, and this custom he still regularly kept up.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
other
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From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
outings
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From this reading So did good Mrs. McGuffey, who selected this night for her own social outings; and so did most of his intimate friends who were familiar with his habits.
own
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From this reading So did good Mrs. McGuffey, who selected this night for her own social outings; and so did most of his intimate friends who were familiar with his habits.
partnounUS /part/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
partynounUS /party/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
past
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From this reading To spend this one evening at his favorite club had been his custom for years--ever since he had been elected to full membership--a date so far back in the dim past that the oldest habitue had to search the records to make sure of the year, and this custom he still regularly kept up.
Peter
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
plans
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From this reading Even Miss Felicia recognized this unbreakable engagement and made her plans accordingly.
pleasure
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
prompt
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
purpose
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From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
ready
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
really
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From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
reception
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
recognized
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From this reading Even Miss Felicia recognized this unbreakable engagement and made her plans accordingly.
records
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From this reading To spend this one evening at his favorite club had been his custom for years--ever since he had been elected to full membership--a date so far back in the dim past that the oldest habitue had to search the records to make sure of the year, and this custom he still regularly kept up.
refusal
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
regularly
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From this reading To spend this one evening at his favorite club had been his custom for years--ever since he had been elected to full membership--a date so far back in the dim past that the oldest habitue had to search the records to make sure of the year, and this custom he still regularly kept up.
Saturday
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
search
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From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
select
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From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
selected
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From this reading So did good Mrs. McGuffey, who selected this night for her own social outings; and so did most of his intimate friends who were familiar with his habits.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading To spend this one evening at his favorite club had been his custom for years--ever since he had been elected to full membership--a date so far back in the dim past that the oldest habitue had to search the records to make sure of the year, and this custom he still regularly kept up.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So did good Mrs. McGuffey, who selected this night for her own social outings; and so did most of his intimate friends who were familiar with his habits.
social
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From this reading So did good Mrs. McGuffey, who selected this night for her own social outings; and so did most of his intimate friends who were familiar with his habits.
some
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
spend
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From this reading To spend this one evening at his favorite club had been his custom for years--ever since he had been elected to full membership--a date so far back in the dim past that the oldest habitue had to search the records to make sure of the year, and this custom he still regularly kept up.
stillnounUS /still/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading To spend this one evening at his favorite club had been his custom for years--ever since he had been elected to full membership--a date so far back in the dim past that the oldest habitue had to search the records to make sure of the year, and this custom he still regularly kept up.
surenounUS /sure/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading To spend this one evening at his favorite club had been his custom for years--ever since he had been elected to full membership--a date so far back in the dim past that the oldest habitue had to search the records to make sure of the year, and this custom he still regularly kept up.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To spend this one evening at his favorite club had been his custom for years--ever since he had been elected to full membership--a date so far back in the dim past that the oldest habitue had to search the records to make sure of the year, and this custom he still regularly kept up.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
then
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
there
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Even Miss Felicia recognized this unbreakable engagement and made her plans accordingly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
unbreakable
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From this reading Even Miss Felicia recognized this unbreakable engagement and made her plans accordingly.
uncongenial
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From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
up
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From this reading To spend this one evening at his favorite club had been his custom for years--ever since he had been elected to full membership--a date so far back in the dim past that the oldest habitue had to search the records to make sure of the year, and this custom he still regularly kept up.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
various
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From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
wanted
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From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So did good Mrs. McGuffey, who selected this night for her own social outings; and so did most of his intimate friends who were familiar with his habits.
WhateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading So did good Mrs. McGuffey, who selected this night for her own social outings; and so did most of his intimate friends who were familiar with his habits.
whole
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From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Whatever the function--whether it was a cosey dinner for the congenial few, a crowded reception for the uncongenial many, or a coming-out party for some one of the eager-expectant buds just bursting into bloom--most of whom he had known from babyhood--Peter was always ready with his “Of course I'll come--” or “Nothing would delight me more--” or the formal “Mr. Grayson accepts with great pleasure,” etc., unless the event should fall upon a Saturday night; then there was certain to be a prompt refusal.
year
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From this reading To spend this one evening at his favorite club had been his custom for years--ever since he had been elected to full membership--a date so far back in the dim past that the oldest habitue had to search the records to make sure of the year, and this custom he still regularly kept up.
years
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From this reading To spend this one evening at his favorite club had been his custom for years--ever since he had been elected to full membership--a date so far back in the dim past that the oldest habitue had to search the records to make sure of the year, and this custom he still regularly kept up.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading On any other night you might, or you might not, find Peter at home, dependent upon his various engagements, but if you really wanted to get hold of his hand, or his ear, or the whole or any other part of his delightful body, and if by any mischance you happened to select a Saturday night for your purpose, you must search for him at the Century.
