(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All this, of course, made the happy possessors of the tickets still more gratified by their good fortune.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the ball bore the name of the Bachelors’, it was generally known to be an entertainment got up by the unmarried members of the leading clubs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Although the ball bore the name of the Bachelors’, it was generally known to be an entertainment got up by the unmarried members of the leading clubs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As was their wont, no expense would be spared.
BachelorsnounUS /ˈbætʃlərz/
plural of “bachelor” — a man who has never been married
From this reading Although the ball bore the name of the Bachelors’, it was generally known to be an entertainment got up by the unmarried members of the leading clubs.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Although the ball bore the name of the Bachelors’, it was generally known to be an entertainment got up by the unmarried members of the leading clubs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Although the ball bore the name of the Bachelors’, it was generally known to be an entertainment got up by the unmarried members of the leading clubs.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Invitations had been comparatively restricted; many had been disappointed who had made certain of the privilege.
cause to be bored
From this reading Although the ball bore the name of the Bachelors’, it was generally known to be an entertainment got up by the unmarried members of the leading clubs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although the ball bore the name of the Bachelors’, it was generally known to be an entertainment got up by the unmarried members of the leading clubs.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Invitations had been comparatively restricted; many had been disappointed who had made certain of the privilege.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The finest hall in the city had been secured for the occasion.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Although the ball bore the name of the Bachelors’, it was generally known to be an entertainment got up by the unmarried members of the leading clubs.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Invitations had been comparatively restricted; many had been disappointed who had made certain of the privilege.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading All this, of course, made the happy possessors of the tickets still more gratified by their good fortune.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Invitations had been comparatively restricted; many had been disappointed who had made certain of the privilege.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Although the ball bore the name of the Bachelors’, it was generally known to be an entertainment got up by the unmarried members of the leading clubs.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading As was their wont, no expense would be spared.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The finest hall in the city had been secured for the occasion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The finest hall in the city had been secured for the occasion.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading All this, of course, made the happy possessors of the tickets still more gratified by their good fortune.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Although the ball bore the name of the Bachelors’, it was generally known to be an entertainment got up by the unmarried members of the leading clubs.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading All this, of course, made the happy possessors of the tickets still more gratified by their good fortune.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Although the ball bore the name of the Bachelors’, it was generally known to be an entertainment got up by the unmarried members of the leading clubs.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading All this, of course, made the happy possessors of the tickets still more gratified by their good fortune.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Invitations had been comparatively restricted; many had been disappointed who had made certain of the privilege.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The finest hall in the city had been secured for the occasion.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading All this, of course, made the happy possessors of the tickets still more gratified by their good fortune.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The finest hall in the city had been secured for the occasion.
InvitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Invitations had been comparatively restricted; many had been disappointed who had made certain of the privilege.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although the ball bore the name of the Bachelors’, it was generally known to be an entertainment got up by the unmarried members of the leading clubs.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Although the ball bore the name of the Bachelors’, it was generally known to be an entertainment got up by the unmarried members of the leading clubs.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Although the ball bore the name of the Bachelors’, it was generally known to be an entertainment got up by the unmarried members of the leading clubs.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Invitations had been comparatively restricted; many had been disappointed who had made certain of the privilege.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Invitations had been comparatively restricted; many had been disappointed who had made certain of the privilege.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Although the ball bore the name of the Bachelors’, it was generally known to be an entertainment got up by the unmarried members of the leading clubs.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading All this, of course, made the happy possessors of the tickets still more gratified by their good fortune.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Although the ball bore the name of the Bachelors’, it was generally known to be an entertainment got up by the unmarried members of the leading clubs.
not any; not one
From this reading As was their wont, no expense would be spared.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The finest hall in the city had been secured for the occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although the ball bore the name of the Bachelors’, it was generally known to be an entertainment got up by the unmarried members of the leading clubs.
possessors
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From this reading All this, of course, made the happy possessors of the tickets still more gratified by their good fortune.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Invitations had been comparatively restricted; many had been disappointed who had made certain of the privilege.
restrictedadjectiveUS /riˈstrɪktəd/
subject to restriction or subjected to restriction
From this reading Invitations had been comparatively restricted; many had been disappointed who had made certain of the privilege.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading The finest hall in the city had been secured for the occasion.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading As was their wont, no expense would be spared.
not in physical motion
From this reading All this, of course, made the happy possessors of the tickets still more gratified by their good fortune.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although the ball bore the name of the Bachelors’, it was generally known to be an entertainment got up by the unmarried members of the leading clubs.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As was their wont, no expense would be spared.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All this, of course, made the happy possessors of the tickets still more gratified by their good fortune.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading All this, of course, made the happy possessors of the tickets still more gratified by their good fortune.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although the ball bore the name of the Bachelors’, it was generally known to be an entertainment got up by the unmarried members of the leading clubs.
unmarriedadjectiveUS /ənˈmerid/
not married or related to the unmarried state
From this reading Although the ball bore the name of the Bachelors’, it was generally known to be an entertainment got up by the unmarried members of the leading clubs.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Although the ball bore the name of the Bachelors’, it was generally known to be an entertainment got up by the unmarried members of the leading clubs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although the ball bore the name of the Bachelors’, it was generally known to be an entertainment got up by the unmarried members of the leading clubs.
which person or people
From this reading Invitations had been comparatively restricted; many had been disappointed who had made certain of the privilege.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading As was their wont, no expense would be spared.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As was their wont, no expense would be spared.
