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The Danger Mark

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.
Silks and satins, shoe buckles and powdered hair usually mark the high tide of imaginative originality among this sort of people.
So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.
"The fun--if there's any in dressing up--ought to lie in making your own costumes," observed Duane.
But nobody displayed any inclination to do so.
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The Danger Mark

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

Chapter 7 of The Danger Mark is here in full — 598 sentences across 120 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.
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Silks and satins, shoe buckles and powdered hair usually mark the high tide of imaginative originality among this sort of people.
/sɪlks ənd ˈsætənz ʃuː ˈbʌkəlz ənd ˈpaʊdərd her ˈjuːʒəwəli mɑːrk ðə haɪ taɪd ʌv ˌɪˈmædʒənətɪv ərˌɪdʒəˈnælɪti əˈmʌŋ ðɪs sɔːrt ʌv ˈpiːpəl/
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So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.
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"The fun--if there's any in dressing up--ought to lie in making your own costumes," observed Duane.
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But nobody displayed any inclination to do so.
/bʌt ˈnoʊbɑːdiː dɪˈspleɪd ˈeni ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən tuː duː soʊ/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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anachronism noun US /əˈnækrənɪzəm/

something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred

From this reading “So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.”

attenuated adjective US /əˈtenjuːeɪtɪd/

of an electrical signal; reduced in amplitude with little or no distortion

From this reading “So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.”

buckles noun US /ˈbʌkəlz/

plural of “buckle” — fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong

From this reading “Silks and satins, shoe buckles and powdered hair usually mark the high tide of imaginative originality among this sort of people.”

fete verb US /feɪt/

have a celebration

From this reading “TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.”

gatherings noun US /ˈɡæðərɪŋz/

plural of “gathering” — a group of persons together in one place

From this reading “TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.”

Grays noun US /ɡreɪz/

plural of “gray” — a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading “TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.”

satins noun US /ˈsætənz/

plural of “satin” — a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back

From this reading “Silks and satins, shoe buckles and powdered hair usually mark the high tide of imaginative originality among this sort of people.”

sew verb US /soʊ/

fasten by sewing; do needlework

From this reading “So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Silks and satins, shoe buckles and powdered hair usually mark the high tide of imaginative originality among this sort of people.

anachronismnounUS /əˈnækrənɪzəm/

something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "The fun--if there's any in dressing up--ought to lie in making your own costumes," observed Duane.

artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

ateliers

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From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

attenuatedadjectiveUS /əˈtenjuːeɪtɪd/

of an electrical signal; reduced in amplitude with little or no distortion

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

AvenuenounUS /ˈævənuː/

a line of approach

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

Beekmans

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From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

bucklesnounUS /ˈbʌkəlz/

plural of “buckle” — fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong

From this reading Silks and satins, shoe buckles and powdered hair usually mark the high tide of imaginative originality among this sort of people.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But nobody displayed any inclination to do so.

carelessadjectiveUS /ˈkerləs/

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

cleveradjectiveUS /ˈklevər/

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

CloudyadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdi/

lacking definite form or limits

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

correctverbUS /kərˈekt/

make right or correct

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/

plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading "The fun--if there's any in dressing up--ought to lie in making your own costumes," observed Duane.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/

delicately beautiful

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

dancenounUS /dæns/

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading But nobody displayed any inclination to do so.

distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But nobody displayed any inclination to do so.

drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/

plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading "The fun--if there's any in dressing up--ought to lie in making your own costumes," observed Duane.

Duane

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From this reading "The fun--if there's any in dressing up--ought to lie in making your own costumes," observed Duane.

Duane's

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From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

Ellises

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/

agreeably diverting

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

feteverbUS /feɪt/

have a celebration

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

funnounUS /fʌn/

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading "The fun--if there's any in dressing up--ought to lie in making your own costumes," observed Duane.

gatheringsnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋz/

plural of “gathering” — a group of persons together in one place

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

Grandcourts

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

GraysnounUS /ɡreɪz/

plural of “gray” — a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

hairnounUS /her/

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Silks and satins, shoe buckles and powdered hair usually mark the high tide of imaginative originality among this sort of people.

handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

highadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Silks and satins, shoe buckles and powdered hair usually mark the high tide of imaginative originality among this sort of people.

HillnounUS /hɪl/

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "The fun--if there's any in dressing up--ought to lie in making your own costumes," observed Duane.

imaginativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənətɪv/

(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action

From this reading Silks and satins, shoe buckles and powdered hair usually mark the high tide of imaginative originality among this sort of people.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading But nobody displayed any inclination to do so.

inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

intelligencenounUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəns/

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/

plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

IronnounUS /ˈaɪərn/

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

JunenounUS /dʒuːn/

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

lieverbUS /laɪ/

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading "The fun--if there's any in dressing up--ought to lie in making your own costumes," observed Duane.

LouisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "The fun--if there's any in dressing up--ought to lie in making your own costumes," observed Duane.

manageverbUS /ˈmænədʒ/

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

markverbUS /mɑːrk/

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Silks and satins, shoe buckles and powdered hair usually mark the high tide of imaginative originality among this sort of people.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

modelsnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlz/

plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

moonlightnounUS /ˈmuːnlaɪt/

the light of the Moon

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

MountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

nearadverbUS /nɪr/

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

nobodypronounUS /ˈnoʊbɑːdiː/

no person; not anyone

From this reading But nobody displayed any inclination to do so.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "The fun--if there's any in dressing up--ought to lie in making your own costumes," observed Duane.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

originalitynounUS /ərˌɪdʒəˈnælɪti/

the ability to think and act independently

From this reading Silks and satins, shoe buckles and powdered hair usually mark the high tide of imaginative originality among this sort of people.

oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading "The fun--if there's any in dressing up--ought to lie in making your own costumes," observed Duane.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "The fun--if there's any in dressing up--ought to lie in making your own costumes," observed Duane.

partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/

an organization to gain political power

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Silks and satins, shoe buckles and powdered hair usually mark the high tide of imaginative originality among this sort of people.

perfumedadjectiveUS /pərˈfjuːmd/

filled or impregnated with perfume

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

powderedadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊdərd/

consisting of fine particles

From this reading Silks and satins, shoe buckles and powdered hair usually mark the high tide of imaginative originality among this sort of people.

Roya-Neh

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

satinsnounUS /ˈsætənz/

plural of “satin” — a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back

From this reading Silks and satins, shoe buckles and powdered hair usually mark the high tide of imaginative originality among this sort of people.

sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

sewverbUS /soʊ/

fasten by sewing; do needlework

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

shoenounUS /ʃuː/

footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material

From this reading Silks and satins, shoe buckles and powdered hair usually mark the high tide of imaginative originality among this sort of people.

SilksnounUS /sɪlks/

the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable

From this reading Silks and satins, shoe buckles and powdered hair usually mark the high tide of imaginative originality among this sort of people.

similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

sortnounUS /sɔːrt/

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Silks and satins, shoe buckles and powdered hair usually mark the high tide of imaginative originality among this sort of people.

suitverbUS /suːt/

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

sweatnounUS /swet/

salty fluid secreted by sweat glands

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

there's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "The fun--if there's any in dressing up--ought to lie in making your own costumes," observed Duane.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Silks and satins, shoe buckles and powdered hair usually mark the high tide of imaginative originality among this sort of people.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

tidenounUS /taɪd/

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading Silks and satins, shoe buckles and powdered hair usually mark the high tide of imaginative originality among this sort of people.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

TOGETHERadverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

townnounUS /taʊn/

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "The fun--if there's any in dressing up--ought to lie in making your own costumes," observed Duane.

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/

under normal conditions

From this reading Silks and satins, shoe buckles and powdered hair usually mark the high tide of imaginative originality among this sort of people.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

water-colournoun

water-soluble pigment

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading TOGETHER The end of June and of the house party at Roya-Neh was now near at hand, and both were to close with a moonlight fete and dance in the forest, invitations having been sent to distant neighbours who had been entertaining similar gatherings at Iron Hill and Cloudy Mountain--the Grays, Beekmans, Ellises, and Grandcourts.

XVInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one

From this reading So it was to be the inevitable Louis XVI fete--or as near to it as attenuated, artistic intelligence could manage, and they altered Duane's very clever and correct sketches to suit themselves, careless of anachronism, and sent the dainty water-colour drawings to town in order that those who sweat and sew in the perfumed ateliers of Fifth Avenue might use them as models.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "The fun--if there's any in dressing up--ought to lie in making your own costumes," observed Duane.

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