commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading In the first place, brother Jeff utterly refused to fall in love with their prize guest and the prize guest, being accustomed to conquest, was peevish in consequence.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading All of the elements of pleasure and gaiety were present but to the anxious hostesses the affair seemed to drag somewhat.
anew
From this reading Judith Scores Again The house party at Buck Hill was not proving the great success that Mildred and Nan had hoped for.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All of the elements of pleasure and gaiety were present but to the anxious hostesses the affair seemed to drag somewhat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Judith Scores Again The house party at Buck Hill was not proving the great success that Mildred and Nan had hoped for.
eagerly desirous
From this reading All of the elements of pleasure and gaiety were present but to the anxious hostesses the affair seemed to drag somewhat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Judith Scores Again The house party at Buck Hill was not proving the great success that Mildred and Nan had hoped for.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading On the contrary, he was especially polite and charming to all of his sisters' friends, fetching and carrying for them, dancing with them, playing tennis with the athletic, talking sentimental nothings with the romantic, and gravely discussing the Einstein theory with the high-brows.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In the first place, brother Jeff utterly refused to fall in love with their prize guest and the prize guest, being accustomed to conquest, was peevish in consequence.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading In the first place, brother Jeff utterly refused to fall in love with their prize guest and the prize guest, being accustomed to conquest, was peevish in consequence.
BuckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading Judith Scores Again The house party at Buck Hill was not proving the great success that Mildred and Nan had hoped for.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All of the elements of pleasure and gaiety were present but to the anxious hostesses the affair seemed to drag somewhat.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading On the contrary, he was especially polite and charming to all of his sisters' friends, fetching and carrying for them, dancing with them, playing tennis with the athletic, talking sentimental nothings with the romantic, and gravely discussing the Einstein theory with the high-brows.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading On the contrary, he was especially polite and charming to all of his sisters' friends, fetching and carrying for them, dancing with them, playing tennis with the athletic, talking sentimental nothings with the romantic, and gravely discussing the Einstein theory with the high-brows.
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading In the first place, brother Jeff utterly refused to fall in love with their prize guest and the prize guest, being accustomed to conquest, was peevish in consequence.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In the first place, brother Jeff utterly refused to fall in love with their prize guest and the prize guest, being accustomed to conquest, was peevish in consequence.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, he was especially polite and charming to all of his sisters' friends, fetching and carrying for them, dancing with them, playing tennis with the athletic, talking sentimental nothings with the romantic, and gravely discussing the Einstein theory with the high-brows.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading On the contrary, he was especially polite and charming to all of his sisters' friends, fetching and carrying for them, dancing with them, playing tennis with the athletic, talking sentimental nothings with the romantic, and gravely discussing the Einstein theory with the high-brows.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading On the contrary, he was especially polite and charming to all of his sisters' friends, fetching and carrying for them, dancing with them, playing tennis with the athletic, talking sentimental nothings with the romantic, and gravely discussing the Einstein theory with the high-brows.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading All of the elements of pleasure and gaiety were present but to the anxious hostesses the affair seemed to drag somewhat.
EinsteinnounUS /ˈaɪnstaɪn/
physicist born in Germany who formulated the special theory of relativity and the general theory of relativity; Einstein also proposed that light consists of discrete quantized bundles of energy (later called photons) (1879-1955)
From this reading On the contrary, he was especially polite and charming to all of his sisters' friends, fetching and carrying for them, dancing with them, playing tennis with the athletic, talking sentimental nothings with the romantic, and gravely discussing the Einstein theory with the high-brows.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading All of the elements of pleasure and gaiety were present but to the anxious hostesses the affair seemed to drag somewhat.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading On the contrary, he was especially polite and charming to all of his sisters' friends, fetching and carrying for them, dancing with them, playing tennis with the athletic, talking sentimental nothings with the romantic, and gravely discussing the Einstein theory with the high-brows.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading In the first place, brother Jeff utterly refused to fall in love with their prize guest and the prize guest, being accustomed to conquest, was peevish in consequence.
fetchingadjectiveUS /ˈfetʃɪŋ/
very attractive; capturing interest
From this reading On the contrary, he was especially polite and charming to all of his sisters' friends, fetching and carrying for them, dancing with them, playing tennis with the athletic, talking sentimental nothings with the romantic, and gravely discussing the Einstein theory with the high-brows.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, brother Jeff utterly refused to fall in love with their prize guest and the prize guest, being accustomed to conquest, was peevish in consequence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Judith Scores Again The house party at Buck Hill was not proving the great success that Mildred and Nan had hoped for.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading On the contrary, he was especially polite and charming to all of his sisters' friends, fetching and carrying for them, dancing with them, playing tennis with the athletic, talking sentimental nothings with the romantic, and gravely discussing the Einstein theory with the high-brows.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading All of the elements of pleasure and gaiety were present but to the anxious hostesses the affair seemed to drag somewhat.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading On the contrary, he was especially polite and charming to all of his sisters' friends, fetching and carrying for them, dancing with them, playing tennis with the athletic, talking sentimental nothings with the romantic, and gravely discussing the Einstein theory with the high-brows.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Judith Scores Again The house party at Buck Hill was not proving the great success that Mildred and Nan had hoped for.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading In the first place, brother Jeff utterly refused to fall in love with their prize guest and the prize guest, being accustomed to conquest, was peevish in consequence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Judith Scores Again The house party at Buck Hill was not proving the great success that Mildred and Nan had hoped for.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the contrary, he was especially polite and charming to all of his sisters' friends, fetching and carrying for them, dancing with them, playing tennis with the athletic, talking sentimental nothings with the romantic, and gravely discussing the Einstein theory with the high-brows.
high-brows
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From this reading On the contrary, he was especially polite and charming to all of his sisters' friends, fetching and carrying for them, dancing with them, playing tennis with the athletic, talking sentimental nothings with the romantic, and gravely discussing the Einstein theory with the high-brows.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Judith Scores Again The house party at Buck Hill was not proving the great success that Mildred and Nan had hoped for.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the contrary, he was especially polite and charming to all of his sisters' friends, fetching and carrying for them, dancing with them, playing tennis with the athletic, talking sentimental nothings with the romantic, and gravely discussing the Einstein theory with the high-brows.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Judith Scores Again The house party at Buck Hill was not proving the great success that Mildred and Nan had hoped for.
hostessesnounUS /ˈhoʊstəsəz/
plural of “hostess” — a woman host
From this reading All of the elements of pleasure and gaiety were present but to the anxious hostesses the affair seemed to drag somewhat.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Judith Scores Again The house party at Buck Hill was not proving the great success that Mildred and Nan had hoped for.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the first place, brother Jeff utterly refused to fall in love with their prize guest and the prize guest, being accustomed to conquest, was peevish in consequence.
Jeff
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From this reading In the first place, brother Jeff utterly refused to fall in love with their prize guest and the prize guest, being accustomed to conquest, was peevish in consequence.
JudithnounUS /ˈdʒuːdəθ/
Jewish heroine in one of the books of the Apocrypha; she saved her people by decapitating the Assyrian general Holofernes
From this reading Judith Scores Again The house party at Buck Hill was not proving the great success that Mildred and Nan had hoped for.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Not that Jeff was in the least rude.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In the first place, brother Jeff utterly refused to fall in love with their prize guest and the prize guest, being accustomed to conquest, was peevish in consequence.
Mildred
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From this reading Judith Scores Again The house party at Buck Hill was not proving the great success that Mildred and Nan had hoped for.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading Judith Scores Again The house party at Buck Hill was not proving the great success that Mildred and Nan had hoped for.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Judith Scores Again The house party at Buck Hill was not proving the great success that Mildred and Nan had hoped for.
nothingsnounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋz/
inconsequential conversation
From this reading On the contrary, he was especially polite and charming to all of his sisters' friends, fetching and carrying for them, dancing with them, playing tennis with the athletic, talking sentimental nothings with the romantic, and gravely discussing the Einstein theory with the high-brows.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All of the elements of pleasure and gaiety were present but to the anxious hostesses the affair seemed to drag somewhat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, he was especially polite and charming to all of his sisters' friends, fetching and carrying for them, dancing with them, playing tennis with the athletic, talking sentimental nothings with the romantic, and gravely discussing the Einstein theory with the high-brows.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Judith Scores Again The house party at Buck Hill was not proving the great success that Mildred and Nan had hoped for.
peevishadjectiveUS /ˈpiːvɪʃ/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading In the first place, brother Jeff utterly refused to fall in love with their prize guest and the prize guest, being accustomed to conquest, was peevish in consequence.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, brother Jeff utterly refused to fall in love with their prize guest and the prize guest, being accustomed to conquest, was peevish in consequence.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading On the contrary, he was especially polite and charming to all of his sisters' friends, fetching and carrying for them, dancing with them, playing tennis with the athletic, talking sentimental nothings with the romantic, and gravely discussing the Einstein theory with the high-brows.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading All of the elements of pleasure and gaiety were present but to the anxious hostesses the affair seemed to drag somewhat.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading On the contrary, he was especially polite and charming to all of his sisters' friends, fetching and carrying for them, dancing with them, playing tennis with the athletic, talking sentimental nothings with the romantic, and gravely discussing the Einstein theory with the high-brows.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading All of the elements of pleasure and gaiety were present but to the anxious hostesses the affair seemed to drag somewhat.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading In the first place, brother Jeff utterly refused to fall in love with their prize guest and the prize guest, being accustomed to conquest, was peevish in consequence.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading Judith Scores Again The house party at Buck Hill was not proving the great success that Mildred and Nan had hoped for.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading In the first place, brother Jeff utterly refused to fall in love with their prize guest and the prize guest, being accustomed to conquest, was peevish in consequence.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading On the contrary, he was especially polite and charming to all of his sisters' friends, fetching and carrying for them, dancing with them, playing tennis with the athletic, talking sentimental nothings with the romantic, and gravely discussing the Einstein theory with the high-brows.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Not that Jeff was in the least rude.
ScoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading Judith Scores Again The house party at Buck Hill was not proving the great success that Mildred and Nan had hoped for.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All of the elements of pleasure and gaiety were present but to the anxious hostesses the affair seemed to drag somewhat.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading On the contrary, he was especially polite and charming to all of his sisters' friends, fetching and carrying for them, dancing with them, playing tennis with the athletic, talking sentimental nothings with the romantic, and gravely discussing the Einstein theory with the high-brows.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading On the contrary, he was especially polite and charming to all of his sisters' friends, fetching and carrying for them, dancing with them, playing tennis with the athletic, talking sentimental nothings with the romantic, and gravely discussing the Einstein theory with the high-brows.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading All of the elements of pleasure and gaiety were present but to the anxious hostesses the affair seemed to drag somewhat.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Judith Scores Again The house party at Buck Hill was not proving the great success that Mildred and Nan had hoped for.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading On the contrary, he was especially polite and charming to all of his sisters' friends, fetching and carrying for them, dancing with them, playing tennis with the athletic, talking sentimental nothings with the romantic, and gravely discussing the Einstein theory with the high-brows.
tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading On the contrary, he was especially polite and charming to all of his sisters' friends, fetching and carrying for them, dancing with them, playing tennis with the athletic, talking sentimental nothings with the romantic, and gravely discussing the Einstein theory with the high-brows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Judith Scores Again The house party at Buck Hill was not proving the great success that Mildred and Nan had hoped for.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Judith Scores Again The house party at Buck Hill was not proving the great success that Mildred and Nan had hoped for.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the first place, brother Jeff utterly refused to fall in love with their prize guest and the prize guest, being accustomed to conquest, was peevish in consequence.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On the contrary, he was especially polite and charming to all of his sisters' friends, fetching and carrying for them, dancing with them, playing tennis with the athletic, talking sentimental nothings with the romantic, and gravely discussing the Einstein theory with the high-brows.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading On the contrary, he was especially polite and charming to all of his sisters' friends, fetching and carrying for them, dancing with them, playing tennis with the athletic, talking sentimental nothings with the romantic, and gravely discussing the Einstein theory with the high-brows.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All of the elements of pleasure and gaiety were present but to the anxious hostesses the affair seemed to drag somewhat.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading In the first place, brother Jeff utterly refused to fall in love with their prize guest and the prize guest, being accustomed to conquest, was peevish in consequence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Judith Scores Again The house party at Buck Hill was not proving the great success that Mildred and Nan had hoped for.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All of the elements of pleasure and gaiety were present but to the anxious hostesses the affair seemed to drag somewhat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the first place, brother Jeff utterly refused to fall in love with their prize guest and the prize guest, being accustomed to conquest, was peevish in consequence.
