used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Winn, not in the swim, was made duly welcome by virtue of his errand there, and, furnished with a list of the ladies' names and costumes by the hostess (not forgetting her own), was about to depart when he was accosted by Ethel Sherman.
accostedverbUS /əˈkɑːstɪd/
past form of “accost” — speak to someone
From this reading Winn, not in the swim, was made duly welcome by virtue of his errand there, and, furnished with a list of the ladies' names and costumes by the hostess (not forgetting her own), was about to depart when he was accosted by Ethel Sherman.
matters of personal concern
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Why, Winn," she said, coming to his side and smiling graciously as she extended her hand, "I am glad to see you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
another's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A crush of fashionable people who ate, drank, danced, simpered, and smirked until the wee small hours and then went home to curry one another's reputation and conduct.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Why, Winn," she said, coming to his side and smiling graciously as she extended her hand, "I am glad to see you.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading A crush of fashionable people who ate, drank, danced, simpered, and smirked until the wee small hours and then went home to curry one another's reputation and conduct.
auctionnounUS /ˈɑːkʃən/
a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had noticed her first, surrounded by gentlemen, and feeling he might be one too many, kept away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had noticed her first, surrounded by gentlemen, and feeling he might be one too many, kept away.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Winn, not in the swim, was made duly welcome by virtue of his errand there, and, furnished with a list of the ladies' names and costumes by the hostess (not forgetting her own), was about to depart when he was accosted by Ethel Sherman.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Why, Winn," she said, coming to his side and smiling graciously as she extended her hand, "I am glad to see you.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading A crush of fashionable people who ate, drank, danced, simpered, and smirked until the wee small hours and then went home to curry one another's reputation and conduct.
costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Winn, not in the swim, was made duly welcome by virtue of his errand there, and, furnished with a list of the ladies' names and costumes by the hostess (not forgetting her own), was about to depart when he was accosted by Ethel Sherman.
crushverbUS /krʌʃ/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading A crush of fashionable people who ate, drank, danced, simpered, and smirked until the wee small hours and then went home to curry one another's reputation and conduct.
curryverbUS /ˈkʌri/
season with a mixture of spices; typical of Indian cooking
From this reading A crush of fashionable people who ate, drank, danced, simpered, and smirked until the wee small hours and then went home to curry one another's reputation and conduct.
CYNICnounUS /ˈsɪnɪk/
someone who is critical of the motives of others
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading A crush of fashionable people who ate, drank, danced, simpered, and smirked until the wee small hours and then went home to curry one another's reputation and conduct.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading Winn, not in the swim, was made duly welcome by virtue of his errand there, and, furnished with a list of the ladies' names and costumes by the hostess (not forgetting her own), was about to depart when he was accosted by Ethel Sherman.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading A crush of fashionable people who ate, drank, danced, simpered, and smirked until the wee small hours and then went home to curry one another's reputation and conduct.
put on clothes
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Winn, not in the swim, was made duly welcome by virtue of his errand there, and, furnished with a list of the ladies' names and costumes by the hostess (not forgetting her own), was about to depart when he was accosted by Ethel Sherman.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Winn, not in the swim, was made duly welcome by virtue of his errand there, and, furnished with a list of the ladies' names and costumes by the hostess (not forgetting her own), was about to depart when he was accosted by Ethel Sherman.
Ethel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Winn, not in the swim, was made duly welcome by virtue of his errand there, and, furnished with a list of the ladies' names and costumes by the hostess (not forgetting her own), was about to depart when he was accosted by Ethel Sherman.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading "Why, Winn," she said, coming to his side and smiling graciously as she extended her hand, "I am glad to see you.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading A crush of fashionable people who ate, drank, danced, simpered, and smirked until the wee small hours and then went home to curry one another's reputation and conduct.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He had noticed her first, surrounded by gentlemen, and feeling he might be one too many, kept away.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had noticed her first, surrounded by gentlemen, and feeling he might be one too many, kept away.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
fops
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Winn, not in the swim, was made duly welcome by virtue of his errand there, and, furnished with a list of the ladies' names and costumes by the hostess (not forgetting her own), was about to depart when he was accosted by Ethel Sherman.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Winn, not in the swim, was made duly welcome by virtue of his errand there, and, furnished with a list of the ladies' names and costumes by the hostess (not forgetting her own), was about to depart when he was accosted by Ethel Sherman.
brought together in one place
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading He had noticed her first, surrounded by gentlemen, and feeling he might be one too many, kept away.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Why, Winn," she said, coming to his side and smiling graciously as she extended her hand, "I am glad to see you.
gownsnounUS /ɡaʊnz/
plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
From this reading "Why, Winn," she said, coming to his side and smiling graciously as she extended her hand, "I am glad to see you.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had noticed her first, surrounded by gentlemen, and feeling he might be one too many, kept away.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Why, Winn," she said, coming to his side and smiling graciously as she extended her hand, "I am glad to see you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Winn, not in the swim, was made duly welcome by virtue of his errand there, and, furnished with a list of the ladies' names and costumes by the hostess (not forgetting her own), was about to depart when he was accosted by Ethel Sherman.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Winn, not in the swim, was made duly welcome by virtue of his errand there, and, furnished with a list of the ladies' names and costumes by the hostess (not forgetting her own), was about to depart when he was accosted by Ethel Sherman.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A crush of fashionable people who ate, drank, danced, simpered, and smirked until the wee small hours and then went home to curry one another's reputation and conduct.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading Winn, not in the swim, was made duly welcome by virtue of his errand there, and, furnished with a list of the ladies' names and costumes by the hostess (not forgetting her own), was about to depart when he was accosted by Ethel Sherman.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A crush of fashionable people who ate, drank, danced, simpered, and smirked until the wee small hours and then went home to curry one another's reputation and conduct.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why, Winn," she said, coming to his side and smiling graciously as she extended her hand, "I am glad to see you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He had noticed her first, surrounded by gentlemen, and feeling he might be one too many, kept away.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Winn, not in the swim, was made duly welcome by virtue of his errand there, and, furnished with a list of the ladies' names and costumes by the hostess (not forgetting her own), was about to depart when he was accosted by Ethel Sherman.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading Winn, not in the swim, was made duly welcome by virtue of his errand there, and, furnished with a list of the ladies' names and costumes by the hostess (not forgetting her own), was about to depart when he was accosted by Ethel Sherman.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Winn, not in the swim, was made duly welcome by virtue of his errand there, and, furnished with a list of the ladies' names and costumes by the hostess (not forgetting her own), was about to depart when he was accosted by Ethel Sherman.
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 He had noticed her first, surrounded by gentlemen, and feeling he might be one too many, kept away.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had noticed her first, surrounded by gentlemen, and feeling he might be one too many, kept away.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Winn, not in the swim, was made duly welcome by virtue of his errand there, and, furnished with a list of the ladies' names and costumes by the hostess (not forgetting her own), was about to depart when he was accosted by Ethel Sherman.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Winn, not in the swim, was made duly welcome by virtue of his errand there, and, furnished with a list of the ladies' names and costumes by the hostess (not forgetting her own), was about to depart when he was accosted by Ethel Sherman.
nothingsnounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋz/
inconsequential conversation
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He had noticed her first, surrounded by gentlemen, and feeling he might be one too many, kept away.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Winn, not in the swim, was made duly welcome by virtue of his errand there, and, furnished with a list of the ladies' names and costumes by the hostess (not forgetting her own), was about to depart when he was accosted by Ethel Sherman.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A crush of fashionable people who ate, drank, danced, simpered, and smirked until the wee small hours and then went home to curry one another's reputation and conduct.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading A crush of fashionable people who ate, drank, danced, simpered, and smirked until the wee small hours and then went home to curry one another's reputation and conduct.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Why, Winn," she said, coming to his side and smiling graciously as she extended her hand, "I am glad to see you.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Why, Winn," she said, coming to his side and smiling graciously as she extended her hand, "I am glad to see you.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why, Winn," she said, coming to his side and smiling graciously as she extended her hand, "I am glad to see you.
ShermannounUS /ˈʃɜːrmən/
United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)
From this reading Winn, not in the swim, was made duly welcome by virtue of his errand there, and, furnished with a list of the ladies' names and costumes by the hostess (not forgetting her own), was about to depart when he was accosted by Ethel Sherman.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Why, Winn," she said, coming to his side and smiling graciously as she extended her hand, "I am glad to see you.
simpered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A crush of fashionable people who ate, drank, danced, simpered, and smirked until the wee small hours and then went home to curry one another's reputation and conduct.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A crush of fashionable people who ate, drank, danced, simpered, and smirked until the wee small hours and then went home to curry one another's reputation and conduct.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Why, Winn," she said, coming to his side and smiling graciously as she extended her hand, "I am glad to see you.
smirked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A crush of fashionable people who ate, drank, danced, simpered, and smirked until the wee small hours and then went home to curry one another's reputation and conduct.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
confined on all sides
From this reading He had noticed her first, surrounded by gentlemen, and feeling he might be one too many, kept away.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading Winn, not in the swim, was made duly welcome by virtue of his errand there, and, furnished with a list of the ladies' names and costumes by the hostess (not forgetting her own), was about to depart when he was accosted by Ethel Sherman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A crush of fashionable people who ate, drank, danced, simpered, and smirked until the wee small hours and then went home to curry one another's reputation and conduct.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Winn, not in the swim, was made duly welcome by virtue of his errand there, and, furnished with a list of the ladies' names and costumes by the hostess (not forgetting her own), was about to depart when he was accosted by Ethel Sherman.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He had noticed her first, surrounded by gentlemen, and feeling he might be one too many, kept away.
undressverbUS /ənˈdres/
get undressed
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading A crush of fashionable people who ate, drank, danced, simpered, and smirked until the wee small hours and then went home to curry one another's reputation and conduct.
communicated in words
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Winn, not in the swim, was made duly welcome by virtue of his errand there, and, furnished with a list of the ladies' names and costumes by the hostess (not forgetting her own), was about to depart when he was accosted by Ethel Sherman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
weeadjectiveUS /wiː/
(used informally) very small
From this reading A crush of fashionable people who ate, drank, danced, simpered, and smirked until the wee small hours and then went home to curry one another's reputation and conduct.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
accept gladly
From this reading Winn, not in the swim, was made duly welcome by virtue of his errand there, and, furnished with a list of the ladies' names and costumes by the hostess (not forgetting her own), was about to depart when he was accosted by Ethel Sherman.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A crush of fashionable people who ate, drank, danced, simpered, and smirked until the wee small hours and then went home to curry one another's reputation and conduct.
at the time that
From this reading Winn, not in the swim, was made duly welcome by virtue of his errand there, and, furnished with a list of the ladies' names and costumes by the hostess (not forgetting her own), was about to depart when he was accosted by Ethel Sherman.
in or at the place that
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
which person or people
From this reading A crush of fashionable people who ate, drank, danced, simpered, and smirked until the wee small hours and then went home to curry one another's reputation and conduct.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, Winn," she said, coming to his side and smiling graciously as she extended her hand, "I am glad to see you.
Winn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SOCIAL CYNIC One evening, a few weeks after the auction, Winn, in his new occupation, was detailed to report one of those affairs in high life where wealth gathered to display its gowns, and fops, in evening dress, uttered flattering nothings to beauty in undress.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Winn, not in the swim, was made duly welcome by virtue of his errand there, and, furnished with a list of the ladies' names and costumes by the hostess (not forgetting her own), was about to depart when he was accosted by Ethel Sherman.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why, Winn," she said, coming to his side and smiling graciously as she extended her hand, "I am glad to see you.
