acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading The evening had been universally acknowledged to have been brilliantly successful.
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading And everyone had agreed that never had Lady Blakeney looked more radiantly beautiful than on this night.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One by one the guests had departed, leaving that peaceful sense of complete calm and isolation which follows the noisy chatter of any great throng bent chiefly on enjoyment.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading One by one the guests had departed, leaving that peaceful sense of complete calm and isolation which follows the noisy chatter of any great throng bent chiefly on enjoyment.
artistenoun
a public performer (a dancer or singer)
From this reading True, the much talked of French artiste had not sung the promised ditties, but in the midst of the whirl and excitement of dances, of the inspiring tunes of the string band, the elaborate supper and recherche wines, no one had paid much heed to this change in the programme of entertainments.
bandnounUS /bænd/
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading True, the much talked of French artiste had not sung the promised ditties, but in the midst of the whirl and excitement of dances, of the inspiring tunes of the string band, the elaborate supper and recherche wines, no one had paid much heed to this change in the programme of entertainments.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading In the meanwhile silence had fallen over the beautiful old manorial house.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The evening had been universally acknowledged to have been brilliantly successful.
bentnounUS /bent/
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading One by one the guests had departed, leaving that peaceful sense of complete calm and isolation which follows the noisy chatter of any great throng bent chiefly on enjoyment.
Blakeney
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From this reading And everyone had agreed that never had Lady Blakeney looked more radiantly beautiful than on this night.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading The evening had been universally acknowledged to have been brilliantly successful.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, the much talked of French artiste had not sung the promised ditties, but in the midst of the whirl and excitement of dances, of the inspiring tunes of the string band, the elaborate supper and recherche wines, no one had paid much heed to this change in the programme of entertainments.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One by one the guests had departed, leaving that peaceful sense of complete calm and isolation which follows the noisy chatter of any great throng bent chiefly on enjoyment.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading One by one the guests had departed, leaving that peaceful sense of complete calm and isolation which follows the noisy chatter of any great throng bent chiefly on enjoyment.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading True, the much talked of French artiste had not sung the promised ditties, but in the midst of the whirl and excitement of dances, of the inspiring tunes of the string band, the elaborate supper and recherche wines, no one had paid much heed to this change in the programme of entertainments.
chatterverbUS /ˈtʃætər/
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
From this reading One by one the guests had departed, leaving that peaceful sense of complete calm and isolation which follows the noisy chatter of any great throng bent chiefly on enjoyment.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading One by one the guests had departed, leaving that peaceful sense of complete calm and isolation which follows the noisy chatter of any great throng bent chiefly on enjoyment.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading One by one the guests had departed, leaving that peaceful sense of complete calm and isolation which follows the noisy chatter of any great throng bent chiefly on enjoyment.
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading True, the much talked of French artiste had not sung the promised ditties, but in the midst of the whirl and excitement of dances, of the inspiring tunes of the string band, the elaborate supper and recherche wines, no one had paid much heed to this change in the programme of entertainments.
departedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪd/
well in the past; former
From this reading One by one the guests had departed, leaving that peaceful sense of complete calm and isolation which follows the noisy chatter of any great throng bent chiefly on enjoyment.
dittiesnounUS /ˈdɪtiz/
plural of “ditty” — a short simple song (or the words of a poem intended to be sung)
From this reading True, the much talked of French artiste had not sung the promised ditties, but in the midst of the whirl and excitement of dances, of the inspiring tunes of the string band, the elaborate supper and recherche wines, no one had paid much heed to this change in the programme of entertainments.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading True, the much talked of French artiste had not sung the promised ditties, but in the midst of the whirl and excitement of dances, of the inspiring tunes of the string band, the elaborate supper and recherche wines, no one had paid much heed to this change in the programme of entertainments.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading One by one the guests had departed, leaving that peaceful sense of complete calm and isolation which follows the noisy chatter of any great throng bent chiefly on enjoyment.
entertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading True, the much talked of French artiste had not sung the promised ditties, but in the midst of the whirl and excitement of dances, of the inspiring tunes of the string band, the elaborate supper and recherche wines, no one had paid much heed to this change in the programme of entertainments.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening had been universally acknowledged to have been brilliantly successful.
everyonepronounUS /ˈevriwʌn/
every person
From this reading And everyone had agreed that never had Lady Blakeney looked more radiantly beautiful than on this night.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading True, the much talked of French artiste had not sung the promised ditties, but in the midst of the whirl and excitement of dances, of the inspiring tunes of the string band, the elaborate supper and recherche wines, no one had paid much heed to this change in the programme of entertainments.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading In the meanwhile silence had fallen over the beautiful old manorial house.
followsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading One by one the guests had departed, leaving that peaceful sense of complete calm and isolation which follows the noisy chatter of any great throng bent chiefly on enjoyment.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading True, the much talked of French artiste had not sung the promised ditties, but in the midst of the whirl and excitement of dances, of the inspiring tunes of the string band, the elaborate supper and recherche wines, no one had paid much heed to this change in the programme of entertainments.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading One by one the guests had departed, leaving that peaceful sense of complete calm and isolation which follows the noisy chatter of any great throng bent chiefly on enjoyment.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading One by one the guests had departed, leaving that peaceful sense of complete calm and isolation which follows the noisy chatter of any great throng bent chiefly on enjoyment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the meanwhile silence had fallen over the beautiful old manorial house.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The evening had been universally acknowledged to have been brilliantly successful.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading True, the much talked of French artiste had not sung the promised ditties, but in the midst of the whirl and excitement of dances, of the inspiring tunes of the string band, the elaborate supper and recherche wines, no one had paid much heed to this change in the programme of entertainments.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the meanwhile silence had fallen over the beautiful old manorial house.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the meanwhile silence had fallen over the beautiful old manorial house.
inspiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
stimulating or exalting to the spirit
From this reading True, the much talked of French artiste had not sung the promised ditties, but in the midst of the whirl and excitement of dances, of the inspiring tunes of the string band, the elaborate supper and recherche wines, no one had paid much heed to this change in the programme of entertainments.
isolationnounUS /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
a state of separation between persons or groups
From this reading One by one the guests had departed, leaving that peaceful sense of complete calm and isolation which follows the noisy chatter of any great throng bent chiefly on enjoyment.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading And everyone had agreed that never had Lady Blakeney looked more radiantly beautiful than on this night.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading One by one the guests had departed, leaving that peaceful sense of complete calm and isolation which follows the noisy chatter of any great throng bent chiefly on enjoyment.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And everyone had agreed that never had Lady Blakeney looked more radiantly beautiful than on this night.
manorialadjective
of or relating to or based on the manor
From this reading In the meanwhile silence had fallen over the beautiful old manorial house.
meanwhileadverbUS /ˈmiːnwaɪl/
at the same time but in another place
From this reading In the meanwhile silence had fallen over the beautiful old manorial house.
midstnounUS /mɪdst/
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading True, the much talked of French artiste had not sung the promised ditties, but in the midst of the whirl and excitement of dances, of the inspiring tunes of the string band, the elaborate supper and recherche wines, no one had paid much heed to this change in the programme of entertainments.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And everyone had agreed that never had Lady Blakeney looked more radiantly beautiful than on this night.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading True, the much talked of French artiste had not sung the promised ditties, but in the midst of the whirl and excitement of dances, of the inspiring tunes of the string band, the elaborate supper and recherche wines, no one had paid much heed to this change in the programme of entertainments.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading And everyone had agreed that never had Lady Blakeney looked more radiantly beautiful than on this night.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading And everyone had agreed that never had Lady Blakeney looked more radiantly beautiful than on this night.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading True, the much talked of French artiste had not sung the promised ditties, but in the midst of the whirl and excitement of dances, of the inspiring tunes of the string band, the elaborate supper and recherche wines, no one had paid much heed to this change in the programme of entertainments.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading One by one the guests had departed, leaving that peaceful sense of complete calm and isolation which follows the noisy chatter of any great throng bent chiefly on enjoyment.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading True, the much talked of French artiste had not sung the promised ditties, but in the midst of the whirl and excitement of dances, of the inspiring tunes of the string band, the elaborate supper and recherche wines, no one had paid much heed to this change in the programme of entertainments.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One by one the guests had departed, leaving that peaceful sense of complete calm and isolation which follows the noisy chatter of any great throng bent chiefly on enjoyment.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the meanwhile silence had fallen over the beautiful old manorial house.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One by one the guests had departed, leaving that peaceful sense of complete calm and isolation which follows the noisy chatter of any great throng bent chiefly on enjoyment.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One by one the guests had departed, leaving that peaceful sense of complete calm and isolation which follows the noisy chatter of any great throng bent chiefly on enjoyment.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In the meanwhile silence had fallen over the beautiful old manorial house.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading True, the much talked of French artiste had not sung the promised ditties, but in the midst of the whirl and excitement of dances, of the inspiring tunes of the string band, the elaborate supper and recherche wines, no one had paid much heed to this change in the programme of entertainments.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading One by one the guests had departed, leaving that peaceful sense of complete calm and isolation which follows the noisy chatter of any great throng bent chiefly on enjoyment.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading True, the much talked of French artiste had not sung the promised ditties, but in the midst of the whirl and excitement of dances, of the inspiring tunes of the string band, the elaborate supper and recherche wines, no one had paid much heed to this change in the programme of entertainments.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading True, the much talked of French artiste had not sung the promised ditties, but in the midst of the whirl and excitement of dances, of the inspiring tunes of the string band, the elaborate supper and recherche wines, no one had paid much heed to this change in the programme of entertainments.
radiantlyadverb
in a radiant manner
From this reading And everyone had agreed that never had Lady Blakeney looked more radiantly beautiful than on this night.
rechercheadjective
lavishly elegant and refined
From this reading True, the much talked of French artiste had not sung the promised ditties, but in the midst of the whirl and excitement of dances, of the inspiring tunes of the string band, the elaborate supper and recherche wines, no one had paid much heed to this change in the programme of entertainments.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading One by one the guests had departed, leaving that peaceful sense of complete calm and isolation which follows the noisy chatter of any great throng bent chiefly on enjoyment.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading In the meanwhile silence had fallen over the beautiful old manorial house.
stringnounUS /strɪŋ/
a lightweight cord
From this reading True, the much talked of French artiste had not sung the promised ditties, but in the midst of the whirl and excitement of dances, of the inspiring tunes of the string band, the elaborate supper and recherche wines, no one had paid much heed to this change in the programme of entertainments.
successfuladjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading The evening had been universally acknowledged to have been brilliantly successful.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading True, the much talked of French artiste had not sung the promised ditties, but in the midst of the whirl and excitement of dances, of the inspiring tunes of the string band, the elaborate supper and recherche wines, no one had paid much heed to this change in the programme of entertainments.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading True, the much talked of French artiste had not sung the promised ditties, but in the midst of the whirl and excitement of dances, of the inspiring tunes of the string band, the elaborate supper and recherche wines, no one had paid much heed to this change in the programme of entertainments.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading True, the much talked of French artiste had not sung the promised ditties, but in the midst of the whirl and excitement of dances, of the inspiring tunes of the string band, the elaborate supper and recherche wines, no one had paid much heed to this change in the programme of entertainments.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And everyone had agreed that never had Lady Blakeney looked more radiantly beautiful than on this night.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One by one the guests had departed, leaving that peaceful sense of complete calm and isolation which follows the noisy chatter of any great throng bent chiefly on enjoyment.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the meanwhile silence had fallen over the beautiful old manorial house.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading True, the much talked of French artiste had not sung the promised ditties, but in the midst of the whirl and excitement of dances, of the inspiring tunes of the string band, the elaborate supper and recherche wines, no one had paid much heed to this change in the programme of entertainments.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading One by one the guests had departed, leaving that peaceful sense of complete calm and isolation which follows the noisy chatter of any great throng bent chiefly on enjoyment.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The evening had been universally acknowledged to have been brilliantly successful.
TrueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, the much talked of French artiste had not sung the promised ditties, but in the midst of the whirl and excitement of dances, of the inspiring tunes of the string band, the elaborate supper and recherche wines, no one had paid much heed to this change in the programme of entertainments.
tunesnounUS /tuːnz/
plural of “tune” — a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading True, the much talked of French artiste had not sung the promised ditties, but in the midst of the whirl and excitement of dances, of the inspiring tunes of the string band, the elaborate supper and recherche wines, no one had paid much heed to this change in the programme of entertainments.
universallyadverbUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli/
everywhere
From this reading The evening had been universally acknowledged to have been brilliantly successful.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One by one the guests had departed, leaving that peaceful sense of complete calm and isolation which follows the noisy chatter of any great throng bent chiefly on enjoyment.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading True, the much talked of French artiste had not sung the promised ditties, but in the midst of the whirl and excitement of dances, of the inspiring tunes of the string band, the elaborate supper and recherche wines, no one had paid much heed to this change in the programme of entertainments.
winesnounUS /waɪnz/
plural of “wine” — fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading True, the much talked of French artiste had not sung the promised ditties, but in the midst of the whirl and excitement of dances, of the inspiring tunes of the string band, the elaborate supper and recherche wines, no one had paid much heed to this change in the programme of entertainments.
