afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The boarders assisted vicariously at weddings and wedding receptions, afternoon teas and dances, given in halls.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Up-town” seemed to them largely given to entertainment and hilarity of an enviably prodigal sort.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had stories to tell, festivities to describe, and cheerful incidents to recount.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading The boarders assisted vicariously at weddings and wedding receptions, afternoon teas and dances, given in halls.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The boarders assisted vicariously at weddings and wedding receptions, afternoon teas and dances, given in halls.
ball-dresses
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From this reading Mrs. Bowse's guests were not of the class which entertains or is entertained, and the details of banquets and ball-dresses and money-spending were not uncheering material for conversation.
banquetsnounUS /ˈbæŋkwəts/
plural of “banquet” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Mrs. Bowse's guests were not of the class which entertains or is entertained, and the details of banquets and ball-dresses and money-spending were not uncheering material for conversation.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Bowse's boarding-house began to be even better pleased with him than before.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mrs. Bowse's boarding-house began to be even better pleased with him than before.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Mrs. Bowse's boarding-house began to be even better pleased with him than before.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Mrs. Bowse's boarding-house began to be even better pleased with him than before.
boardersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house
From this reading The boarders assisted vicariously at weddings and wedding receptions, afternoon teas and dances, given in halls.
boarding-house
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From this reading Mrs. Bowse's boarding-house began to be even better pleased with him than before.
Bowse's
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From this reading Mrs. Bowse's boarding-house began to be even better pleased with him than before.
cheerfuladjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪrfəl/
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading He had stories to tell, festivities to describe, and cheerful incidents to recount.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Mrs. Bowse's guests were not of the class which entertains or is entertained, and the details of banquets and ball-dresses and money-spending were not uncheering material for conversation.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Mrs. Bowse's guests were not of the class which entertains or is entertained, and the details of banquets and ball-dresses and money-spending were not uncheering material for conversation.
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading The boarders assisted vicariously at weddings and wedding receptions, afternoon teas and dances, given in halls.
describeverbUS /dɪˈskraɪb/
give a description of
From this reading He had stories to tell, festivities to describe, and cheerful incidents to recount.
detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/
true confidential information
From this reading Mrs. Bowse's guests were not of the class which entertains or is entertained, and the details of banquets and ball-dresses and money-spending were not uncheering material for conversation.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Mrs. Bowse's guests were not of the class which entertains or is entertained, and the details of banquets and ball-dresses and money-spending were not uncheering material for conversation.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading “Up-town” seemed to them largely given to entertainment and hilarity of an enviably prodigal sort.
entertainsverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “entertain” — provide entertainment for
From this reading Mrs. Bowse's guests were not of the class which entertains or is entertained, and the details of banquets and ball-dresses and money-spending were not uncheering material for conversation.
enviablyadverb
in an enviable manner
From this reading “Up-town” seemed to them largely given to entertainment and hilarity of an enviably prodigal sort.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Mrs. Bowse's boarding-house began to be even better pleased with him than before.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading He had stories to tell, festivities to describe, and cheerful incidents to recount.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Bowse's guests were not of the class which entertains or is entertained, and the details of banquets and ball-dresses and money-spending were not uncheering material for conversation.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The boarders assisted vicariously at weddings and wedding receptions, afternoon teas and dances, given in halls.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Mrs. Bowse's guests were not of the class which entertains or is entertained, and the details of banquets and ball-dresses and money-spending were not uncheering material for conversation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had stories to tell, festivities to describe, and cheerful incidents to recount.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The boarders assisted vicariously at weddings and wedding receptions, afternoon teas and dances, given in halls.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had stories to tell, festivities to describe, and cheerful incidents to recount.
hilaritynounUS /hɪˈlerəti/
great merriment
From this reading “Up-town” seemed to them largely given to entertainment and hilarity of an enviably prodigal sort.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Bowse's boarding-house began to be even better pleased with him than before.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The boarders assisted vicariously at weddings and wedding receptions, afternoon teas and dances, given in halls.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading He had stories to tell, festivities to describe, and cheerful incidents to recount.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Bowse's guests were not of the class which entertains or is entertained, and the details of banquets and ball-dresses and money-spending were not uncheering material for conversation.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading “Up-town” seemed to them largely given to entertainment and hilarity of an enviably prodigal sort.
materialadjectiveUS /məˈtɪriəl/
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Mrs. Bowse's guests were not of the class which entertains or is entertained, and the details of banquets and ball-dresses and money-spending were not uncheering material for conversation.
money-spending
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Bowse's guests were not of the class which entertains or is entertained, and the details of banquets and ball-dresses and money-spending were not uncheering material for conversation.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Bowse's boarding-house began to be even better pleased with him than before.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Bowse's guests were not of the class which entertains or is entertained, and the details of banquets and ball-dresses and money-spending were not uncheering material for conversation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Up-town” seemed to them largely given to entertainment and hilarity of an enviably prodigal sort.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mrs. Bowse's guests were not of the class which entertains or is entertained, and the details of banquets and ball-dresses and money-spending were not uncheering material for conversation.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Mrs. Bowse's boarding-house began to be even better pleased with him than before.
prodigalnounUS /ˈprɑːdɪɡəl/
a recklessly extravagant consumer
From this reading “Up-town” seemed to them largely given to entertainment and hilarity of an enviably prodigal sort.
receptionsnounUS /rɪˈsepʃənz/
plural of “reception” — the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading The boarders assisted vicariously at weddings and wedding receptions, afternoon teas and dances, given in halls.
recountverbUS /rɪˈkaʊnt/
narrate or give a detailed account of
From this reading He had stories to tell, festivities to describe, and cheerful incidents to recount.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Up-town” seemed to them largely given to entertainment and hilarity of an enviably prodigal sort.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading “Up-town” seemed to them largely given to entertainment and hilarity of an enviably prodigal sort.
storiesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He had stories to tell, festivities to describe, and cheerful incidents to recount.
teasnounUS /tiːz/
plural of “tea” — a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading The boarders assisted vicariously at weddings and wedding receptions, afternoon teas and dances, given in halls.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading He had stories to tell, festivities to describe, and cheerful incidents to recount.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mrs. Bowse's boarding-house began to be even better pleased with him than before.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The boarders assisted vicariously at weddings and wedding receptions, afternoon teas and dances, given in halls.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Up-town” seemed to them largely given to entertainment and hilarity of an enviably prodigal sort.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Bowse's boarding-house began to be even better pleased with him than before.
uncheering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Bowse's guests were not of the class which entertains or is entertained, and the details of banquets and ball-dresses and money-spending were not uncheering material for conversation.
Up-town
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Up-town” seemed to them largely given to entertainment and hilarity of an enviably prodigal sort.
vicariouslyadverbUS /vaɪˈkeriəsli/
indirectly, as, by, or through a substitute
From this reading The boarders assisted vicariously at weddings and wedding receptions, afternoon teas and dances, given in halls.
weddingnounUS /ˈwedɪŋ/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading The boarders assisted vicariously at weddings and wedding receptions, afternoon teas and dances, given in halls.
weddingsnounUS /ˈwedɪŋz/
plural of “wedding” — the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading The boarders assisted vicariously at weddings and wedding receptions, afternoon teas and dances, given in halls.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Bowse's guests were not of the class which entertains or is entertained, and the details of banquets and ball-dresses and money-spending were not uncheering material for conversation.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Bowse's guests were not of the class which entertains or is entertained, and the details of banquets and ball-dresses and money-spending were not uncheering material for conversation.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Bowse's boarding-house began to be even better pleased with him than before.
