adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The neighborhood of Temple Barholm was not, upon the whole, a brilliant one.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The country was beautiful enough, and several rather large estates lay within reach of one another, but their owners were neither very rich nor especially notable personages.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The country was beautiful enough, and several rather large estates lay within reach of one another, but their owners were neither very rich nor especially notable personages.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, it had been frankly designated by the casual guest as dull.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
Barholm
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From this reading The neighborhood of Temple Barholm was not, upon the whole, a brilliant one.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The country was beautiful enough, and several rather large estates lay within reach of one another, but their owners were neither very rich nor especially notable personages.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Indeed, it had been frankly designated by the casual guest as dull.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
bloodnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading They were of extremely good old blood, and were of established respectability.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The neighborhood of Temple Barholm was not, upon the whole, a brilliant one.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The country was beautiful enough, and several rather large estates lay within reach of one another, but their owners were neither very rich nor especially notable personages.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Indeed, it had been frankly designated by the casual guest as dull.
capableadjectiveUS /ˈkeɪpəbəl/
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading Indeed, it had been frankly designated by the casual guest as dull.
composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
conversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The country was beautiful enough, and several rather large estates lay within reach of one another, but their owners were neither very rich nor especially notable personages.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
dazzlinglyadverb
in a manner or to a degree that dazzles the beholder
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading Indeed, it had been frankly designated by the casual guest as dull.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
divorceverbUS /dɪˈvɔːrs/
part; cease or break association with
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
dulladjectiveUS /dʌl/
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Indeed, it had been frankly designated by the casual guest as dull.
enliveningadjectiveUS /enˈlaɪvənɪŋ/
giving spirit and vivacity
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The country was beautiful enough, and several rather large estates lay within reach of one another, but their owners were neither very rich nor especially notable personages.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The country was beautiful enough, and several rather large estates lay within reach of one another, but their owners were neither very rich nor especially notable personages.
establishedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading They were of extremely good old blood, and were of established respectability.
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading The country was beautiful enough, and several rather large estates lay within reach of one another, but their owners were neither very rich nor especially notable personages.
extremelyadverbUS /ekˈstriːmli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading They were of extremely good old blood, and were of established respectability.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
femaleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːmeɪl/
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Indeed, it had been frankly designated by the casual guest as dull.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They were of extremely good old blood, and were of established respectability.
guestnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Indeed, it had been frankly designated by the casual guest as dull.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Indeed, it had been frankly designated by the casual guest as dull.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, it had been frankly designated by the casual guest as dull.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, it had been frankly designated by the casual guest as dull.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The country was beautiful enough, and several rather large estates lay within reach of one another, but their owners were neither very rich nor especially notable personages.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The country was beautiful enough, and several rather large estates lay within reach of one another, but their owners were neither very rich nor especially notable personages.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
matureadjectiveUS /məˈtʃʊr/
characteristic of maturity
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
moralistsnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlɪsts/
plural of “moralist” — a philosopher who specializes in morals and moral problems
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The neighborhood of Temple Barholm was not, upon the whole, a brilliant one.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The country was beautiful enough, and several rather large estates lay within reach of one another, but their owners were neither very rich nor especially notable personages.
NonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The country was beautiful enough, and several rather large estates lay within reach of one another, but their owners were neither very rich nor especially notable personages.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The neighborhood of Temple Barholm was not, upon the whole, a brilliant one.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The country was beautiful enough, and several rather large estates lay within reach of one another, but their owners were neither very rich nor especially notable personages.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The neighborhood of Temple Barholm was not, upon the whole, a brilliant one.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They were of extremely good old blood, and were of established respectability.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The neighborhood of Temple Barholm was not, upon the whole, a brilliant one.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The country was beautiful enough, and several rather large estates lay within reach of one another, but their owners were neither very rich nor especially notable personages.
paradoxnounUS /ˈperədɑːks/
(logic) a statement that contradicts itself
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
partiesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtiz/
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
personages
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The country was beautiful enough, and several rather large estates lay within reach of one another, but their owners were neither very rich nor especially notable personages.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading The country was beautiful enough, and several rather large estates lay within reach of one another, but their owners were neither very rich nor especially notable personages.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The country was beautiful enough, and several rather large estates lay within reach of one another, but their owners were neither very rich nor especially notable personages.
reparteenounUS /ˌrepərˈtiː/
adroitness and cleverness in reply
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
respectabilitynounUS /riˌspektəˈbɪlɪti/
honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation
From this reading They were of extremely good old blood, and were of established respectability.
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading The country was beautiful enough, and several rather large estates lay within reach of one another, but their owners were neither very rich nor especially notable personages.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The country was beautiful enough, and several rather large estates lay within reach of one another, but their owners were neither very rich nor especially notable personages.
sinfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnfəl/
characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
supplyingnounUS /səˈplaɪɪŋ/
the activity of supplying or providing something
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
TemplenounUS /ˈtempəl/
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading The neighborhood of Temple Barholm was not, upon the whole, a brilliant one.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The neighborhood of Temple Barholm was not, upon the whole, a brilliant one.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The country was beautiful enough, and several rather large estates lay within reach of one another, but their owners were neither very rich nor especially notable personages.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were of extremely good old blood, and were of established respectability.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The neighborhood of Temple Barholm was not, upon the whole, a brilliant one.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The country was beautiful enough, and several rather large estates lay within reach of one another, but their owners were neither very rich nor especially notable personages.
wardrobesnounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊbz/
plural of “wardrobe” — a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The neighborhood of Temple Barholm was not, upon the whole, a brilliant one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The country was beautiful enough, and several rather large estates lay within reach of one another, but their owners were neither very rich nor especially notable personages.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The neighborhood of Temple Barholm was not, upon the whole, a brilliant one.
whollyadverbUS /ˈhoʊli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The country was beautiful enough, and several rather large estates lay within reach of one another, but their owners were neither very rich nor especially notable personages.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading None of them, however, was given to entertaining house parties made up of the smart and dazzlingly sinful world of fashion said by moralists to be composed entirely of young and mature beauties, male and female, capable of supplying at any moment enlivening detail for the divorce court--glittering beings whose wardrobes were astonishing and whose conversations were composed wholly of brilliant paradox and sparkling repartee.
