aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I think this was brought about quite as much by Mrs. Butler Cornbury's powerful influence as by Rachel's beauty.
acclamationnounUS /ˌækləˈmeɪʃən/
enthusiastic approval
From this reading It came to be voted by public acclamation that Rachel Ray was the belle of the evening.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF MRS.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF MRS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Butler Cornbury having begun the work of chaperon carried it on heartily, and talked her young friend up to the top of the tree.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I think this was brought about quite as much by Mrs. Butler Cornbury's powerful influence as by Rachel's beauty.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading TAPPITT'S BALL--CONCLUDED.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It came to be voted by public acclamation that Rachel Ray was the belle of the evening.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading I think this was brought about quite as much by Mrs. Butler Cornbury's powerful influence as by Rachel's beauty.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Mrs. Butler Cornbury having begun the work of chaperon carried it on heartily, and talked her young friend up to the top of the tree.
bellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading It came to be voted by public acclamation that Rachel Ray was the belle of the evening.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I think this was brought about quite as much by Mrs. Butler Cornbury's powerful influence as by Rachel's beauty.
ButlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading I think this was brought about quite as much by Mrs. Butler Cornbury's powerful influence as by Rachel's beauty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It came to be voted by public acclamation that Rachel Ray was the belle of the evening.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It came to be voted by public acclamation that Rachel Ray was the belle of the evening.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Mrs. Butler Cornbury having begun the work of chaperon carried it on heartily, and talked her young friend up to the top of the tree.
chaperonnoun
one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
From this reading Mrs. Butler Cornbury having begun the work of chaperon carried it on heartily, and talked her young friend up to the top of the tree.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading TAPPITT'S BALL--CONCLUDED.
Cornbury
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From this reading Mrs. Butler Cornbury having begun the work of chaperon carried it on heartily, and talked her young friend up to the top of the tree.
Cornbury's
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From this reading I think this was brought about quite as much by Mrs. Butler Cornbury's powerful influence as by Rachel's beauty.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It came to be voted by public acclamation that Rachel Ray was the belle of the evening.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mrs. Butler Cornbury having begun the work of chaperon carried it on heartily, and talked her young friend up to the top of the tree.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mrs. Butler Cornbury having begun the work of chaperon carried it on heartily, and talked her young friend up to the top of the tree.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading Mrs. Butler Cornbury having begun the work of chaperon carried it on heartily, and talked her young friend up to the top of the tree.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Butler Cornbury having begun the work of chaperon carried it on heartily, and talked her young friend up to the top of the tree.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think this was brought about quite as much by Mrs. Butler Cornbury's powerful influence as by Rachel's beauty.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading I think this was brought about quite as much by Mrs. Butler Cornbury's powerful influence as by Rachel's beauty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It came to be voted by public acclamation that Rachel Ray was the belle of the evening.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF MRS.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I think this was brought about quite as much by Mrs. Butler Cornbury's powerful influence as by Rachel's beauty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF MRS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Butler Cornbury having begun the work of chaperon carried it on heartily, and talked her young friend up to the top of the tree.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading I think this was brought about quite as much by Mrs. Butler Cornbury's powerful influence as by Rachel's beauty.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It came to be voted by public acclamation that Rachel Ray was the belle of the evening.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I think this was brought about quite as much by Mrs. Butler Cornbury's powerful influence as by Rachel's beauty.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading It came to be voted by public acclamation that Rachel Ray was the belle of the evening.
Rachel'snounUS /ˈreɪtʃəlz/
possessive form of “rachel” — (Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading I think this was brought about quite as much by Mrs. Butler Cornbury's powerful influence as by Rachel's beauty.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading It came to be voted by public acclamation that Rachel Ray was the belle of the evening.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Mrs. Butler Cornbury having begun the work of chaperon carried it on heartily, and talked her young friend up to the top of the tree.
TAPPITT'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TAPPITT'S BALL--CONCLUDED.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It came to be voted by public acclamation that Rachel Ray was the belle of the evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It came to be voted by public acclamation that Rachel Ray was the belle of the evening.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think this was brought about quite as much by Mrs. Butler Cornbury's powerful influence as by Rachel's beauty.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I think this was brought about quite as much by Mrs. Butler Cornbury's powerful influence as by Rachel's beauty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It came to be voted by public acclamation that Rachel Ray was the belle of the evening.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Mrs. Butler Cornbury having begun the work of chaperon carried it on heartily, and talked her young friend up to the top of the tree.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Mrs. Butler Cornbury having begun the work of chaperon carried it on heartily, and talked her young friend up to the top of the tree.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mrs. Butler Cornbury having begun the work of chaperon carried it on heartily, and talked her young friend up to the top of the tree.
votedverbUS /ˈvoʊtɪd/
past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
From this reading It came to be voted by public acclamation that Rachel Ray was the belle of the evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It came to be voted by public acclamation that Rachel Ray was the belle of the evening.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Mrs. Butler Cornbury having begun the work of chaperon carried it on heartily, and talked her young friend up to the top of the tree.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Mrs. Butler Cornbury having begun the work of chaperon carried it on heartily, and talked her young friend up to the top of the tree.
