afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Everybody was talking and laughing now, and her party, rallying after an uncertain start, was plainly the success she had hoped it would be.
anew
From this reading The first atmosphere of uncomfortable restraint, caused, she was only too well aware, by her brother Fillmore's white evening waistcoat, had worn off; and the male and female patrons of Mrs. Meecher's select boarding-house (transient and residential) were themselves again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Everybody was talking and laughing now, and her party, rallying after an uncertain start, was plainly the success she had hoped it would be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Everybody was talking and laughing now, and her party, rallying after an uncertain start, was plainly the success she had hoped it would be.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She felt happy at last.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The first atmosphere of uncomfortable restraint, caused, she was only too well aware, by her brother Fillmore's white evening waistcoat, had worn off; and the male and female patrons of Mrs. Meecher's select boarding-house (transient and residential) were themselves again.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The first atmosphere of uncomfortable restraint, caused, she was only too well aware, by her brother Fillmore's white evening waistcoat, had worn off; and the male and female patrons of Mrs. Meecher's select boarding-house (transient and residential) were themselves again.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Everybody was talking and laughing now, and her party, rallying after an uncertain start, was plainly the success she had hoped it would be.
boarding-house
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From this reading The first atmosphere of uncomfortable restraint, caused, she was only too well aware, by her brother Fillmore's white evening waistcoat, had worn off; and the male and female patrons of Mrs. Meecher's select boarding-house (transient and residential) were themselves again.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The first atmosphere of uncomfortable restraint, caused, she was only too well aware, by her brother Fillmore's white evening waistcoat, had worn off; and the male and female patrons of Mrs. Meecher's select boarding-house (transient and residential) were themselves again.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The first atmosphere of uncomfortable restraint, caused, she was only too well aware, by her brother Fillmore's white evening waistcoat, had worn off; and the male and female patrons of Mrs. Meecher's select boarding-house (transient and residential) were themselves again.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The first atmosphere of uncomfortable restraint, caused, she was only too well aware, by her brother Fillmore's white evening waistcoat, had worn off; and the male and female patrons of Mrs. Meecher's select boarding-house (transient and residential) were themselves again.
contentedlyadverbUS /kənˈtentədli/
with equanimity
From this reading Sally looked contentedly down the long table.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading At her end of the table the conversation had turned once more to the great vital topic of Sally's legacy and what she ought to do with it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading At her end of the table the conversation had turned once more to the great vital topic of Sally's legacy and what she ought to do with it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Sally looked contentedly down the long table.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At her end of the table the conversation had turned once more to the great vital topic of Sally's legacy and what she ought to do with it.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The first atmosphere of uncomfortable restraint, caused, she was only too well aware, by her brother Fillmore's white evening waistcoat, had worn off; and the male and female patrons of Mrs. Meecher's select boarding-house (transient and residential) were themselves again.
every person
From this reading Everybody was talking and laughing now, and her party, rallying after an uncertain start, was plainly the success she had hoped it would be.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt happy at last.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading The first atmosphere of uncomfortable restraint, caused, she was only too well aware, by her brother Fillmore's white evening waistcoat, had worn off; and the male and female patrons of Mrs. Meecher's select boarding-house (transient and residential) were themselves again.
Fillmore's
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From this reading The first atmosphere of uncomfortable restraint, caused, she was only too well aware, by her brother Fillmore's white evening waistcoat, had worn off; and the male and female patrons of Mrs. Meecher's select boarding-house (transient and residential) were themselves again.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first atmosphere of uncomfortable restraint, caused, she was only too well aware, by her brother Fillmore's white evening waistcoat, had worn off; and the male and female patrons of Mrs. Meecher's select boarding-house (transient and residential) were themselves again.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At her end of the table the conversation had turned once more to the great vital topic of Sally's legacy and what she ought to do with it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Everybody was talking and laughing now, and her party, rallying after an uncertain start, was plainly the success she had hoped it would be.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She felt happy at last.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Everybody was talking and laughing now, and her party, rallying after an uncertain start, was plainly the success she had hoped it would be.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Everybody was talking and laughing now, and her party, rallying after an uncertain start, was plainly the success she had hoped it would be.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Everybody was talking and laughing now, and her party, rallying after an uncertain start, was plainly the success she had hoped it would be.
immediately past
From this reading She felt happy at last.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Everybody was talking and laughing now, and her party, rallying after an uncertain start, was plainly the success she had hoped it would be.
legacynounUS /ˈleɡəsi/
(law) a gift of personal property by will
From this reading At her end of the table the conversation had turned once more to the great vital topic of Sally's legacy and what she ought to do with it.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Sally looked contentedly down the long table.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Sally looked contentedly down the long table.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading The first atmosphere of uncomfortable restraint, caused, she was only too well aware, by her brother Fillmore's white evening waistcoat, had worn off; and the male and female patrons of Mrs. Meecher's select boarding-house (transient and residential) were themselves again.
Meecher's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first atmosphere of uncomfortable restraint, caused, she was only too well aware, by her brother Fillmore's white evening waistcoat, had worn off; and the male and female patrons of Mrs. Meecher's select boarding-house (transient and residential) were themselves again.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At her end of the table the conversation had turned once more to the great vital topic of Sally's legacy and what she ought to do with it.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The first atmosphere of uncomfortable restraint, caused, she was only too well aware, by her brother Fillmore's white evening waistcoat, had worn off; and the male and female patrons of Mrs. Meecher's select boarding-house (transient and residential) were themselves again.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Everybody was talking and laughing now, and her party, rallying after an uncertain start, was plainly the success she had hoped it would be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first atmosphere of uncomfortable restraint, caused, she was only too well aware, by her brother Fillmore's white evening waistcoat, had worn off; and the male and female patrons of Mrs. Meecher's select boarding-house (transient and residential) were themselves again.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The first atmosphere of uncomfortable restraint, caused, she was only too well aware, by her brother Fillmore's white evening waistcoat, had worn off; and the male and female patrons of Mrs. Meecher's select boarding-house (transient and residential) were themselves again.
on one occasion
From this reading At her end of the table the conversation had turned once more to the great vital topic of Sally's legacy and what she ought to do with it.
and nothing more
From this reading The first atmosphere of uncomfortable restraint, caused, she was only too well aware, by her brother Fillmore's white evening waistcoat, had worn off; and the male and female patrons of Mrs. Meecher's select boarding-house (transient and residential) were themselves again.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading At her end of the table the conversation had turned once more to the great vital topic of Sally's legacy and what she ought to do with it.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Everybody was talking and laughing now, and her party, rallying after an uncertain start, was plainly the success she had hoped it would be.
patronsnounUS /ˈpeɪtrənz/
plural of “patron” — a regular customer
From this reading The first atmosphere of uncomfortable restraint, caused, she was only too well aware, by her brother Fillmore's white evening waistcoat, had worn off; and the male and female patrons of Mrs. Meecher's select boarding-house (transient and residential) were themselves again.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Everybody was talking and laughing now, and her party, rallying after an uncertain start, was plainly the success she had hoped it would be.
rallyingnounUS /ˈræliɪŋ/
the act of mobilizing for a common purpose
From this reading Everybody was talking and laughing now, and her party, rallying after an uncertain start, was plainly the success she had hoped it would be.
residentialadjectiveUS /ˌrezɪˈdenʃəl/
used or designed for residence or limited to residences
From this reading The first atmosphere of uncomfortable restraint, caused, she was only too well aware, by her brother Fillmore's white evening waistcoat, had worn off; and the male and female patrons of Mrs. Meecher's select boarding-house (transient and residential) were themselves again.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading The first atmosphere of uncomfortable restraint, caused, she was only too well aware, by her brother Fillmore's white evening waistcoat, had worn off; and the male and female patrons of Mrs. Meecher's select boarding-house (transient and residential) were themselves again.
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading Sally looked contentedly down the long table.
Sally'snounUS /ˈsæliz/
possessive form of “sally” — witty remark
From this reading At her end of the table the conversation had turned once more to the great vital topic of Sally's legacy and what she ought to do with it.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading The first atmosphere of uncomfortable restraint, caused, she was only too well aware, by her brother Fillmore's white evening waistcoat, had worn off; and the male and female patrons of Mrs. Meecher's select boarding-house (transient and residential) were themselves again.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She felt happy at last.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Everybody was talking and laughing now, and her party, rallying after an uncertain start, was plainly the success she had hoped it would be.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Everybody was talking and laughing now, and her party, rallying after an uncertain start, was plainly the success she had hoped it would be.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Sally looked contentedly down the long table.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Everybody was talking and laughing now, and her party, rallying after an uncertain start, was plainly the success she had hoped it would be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sally looked contentedly down the long table.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The first atmosphere of uncomfortable restraint, caused, she was only too well aware, by her brother Fillmore's white evening waistcoat, had worn off; and the male and female patrons of Mrs. Meecher's select boarding-house (transient and residential) were themselves again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At her end of the table the conversation had turned once more to the great vital topic of Sally's legacy and what she ought to do with it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The first atmosphere of uncomfortable restraint, caused, she was only too well aware, by her brother Fillmore's white evening waistcoat, had worn off; and the male and female patrons of Mrs. Meecher's select boarding-house (transient and residential) were themselves again.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading At her end of the table the conversation had turned once more to the great vital topic of Sally's legacy and what she ought to do with it.
transientnounUS /ˈtrænʒənt/
one who stays for only a short time
From this reading The first atmosphere of uncomfortable restraint, caused, she was only too well aware, by her brother Fillmore's white evening waistcoat, had worn off; and the male and female patrons of Mrs. Meecher's select boarding-house (transient and residential) were themselves again.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading At her end of the table the conversation had turned once more to the great vital topic of Sally's legacy and what she ought to do with it.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Everybody was talking and laughing now, and her party, rallying after an uncertain start, was plainly the success she had hoped it would be.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading The first atmosphere of uncomfortable restraint, caused, she was only too well aware, by her brother Fillmore's white evening waistcoat, had worn off; and the male and female patrons of Mrs. Meecher's select boarding-house (transient and residential) were themselves again.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading At her end of the table the conversation had turned once more to the great vital topic of Sally's legacy and what she ought to do with it.
waistcoatnoun
a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
From this reading The first atmosphere of uncomfortable restraint, caused, she was only too well aware, by her brother Fillmore's white evening waistcoat, had worn off; and the male and female patrons of Mrs. Meecher's select boarding-house (transient and residential) were themselves again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everybody was talking and laughing now, and her party, rallying after an uncertain start, was plainly the success she had hoped it would be.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The first atmosphere of uncomfortable restraint, caused, she was only too well aware, by her brother Fillmore's white evening waistcoat, had worn off; and the male and female patrons of Mrs. Meecher's select boarding-house (transient and residential) were themselves again.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The first atmosphere of uncomfortable restraint, caused, she was only too well aware, by her brother Fillmore's white evening waistcoat, had worn off; and the male and female patrons of Mrs. Meecher's select boarding-house (transient and residential) were themselves again.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading At her end of the table the conversation had turned once more to the great vital topic of Sally's legacy and what she ought to do with it.
a Caucasian
From this reading The first atmosphere of uncomfortable restraint, caused, she was only too well aware, by her brother Fillmore's white evening waistcoat, had worn off; and the male and female patrons of Mrs. Meecher's select boarding-house (transient and residential) were themselves again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At her end of the table the conversation had turned once more to the great vital topic of Sally's legacy and what she ought to do with it.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading The first atmosphere of uncomfortable restraint, caused, she was only too well aware, by her brother Fillmore's white evening waistcoat, had worn off; and the male and female patrons of Mrs. Meecher's select boarding-house (transient and residential) were themselves again.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Everybody was talking and laughing now, and her party, rallying after an uncertain start, was plainly the success she had hoped it would be.
