aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Just as she was about to open fire callers were ushered in.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An expert eye, however, would instantly have pierced the secret of this formidable array of plumes and furbelows.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MADAM BOWKER HEARS THE NEWS In the midst of profound hush Madam Bowker was charging her heavy artillery, to train it upon and demolish the engagement certainly, and probably Margaret, too.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading An expert eye, however, would instantly have pierced the secret of this formidable array of plumes and furbelows.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading The Stillwaters fancied they had exquisite taste and real genius in the art of dress.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading MADAM BOWKER HEARS THE NEWS In the midst of profound hush Madam Bowker was charging her heavy artillery, to train it upon and demolish the engagement certainly, and probably Margaret, too.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as she was about to open fire callers were ushered in.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As luck had it they were the three Stillwater girls, hastily made-over Westerners, dressed with great show of fashion in what purported to be imported French hats and gowns.
BOWKER
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From this reading MADAM BOWKER HEARS THE NEWS In the midst of profound hush Madam Bowker was charging her heavy artillery, to train it upon and demolish the engagement certainly, and probably Margaret, too.
callersnounUS /ˈkɔːlərz/
plural of “caller” — a social or business visitor
From this reading Just as she was about to open fire callers were ushered in.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading MADAM BOWKER HEARS THE NEWS In the midst of profound hush Madam Bowker was charging her heavy artillery, to train it upon and demolish the engagement certainly, and probably Margaret, too.
chargingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading MADAM BOWKER HEARS THE NEWS In the midst of profound hush Madam Bowker was charging her heavy artillery, to train it upon and demolish the engagement certainly, and probably Margaret, too.
demolishverbUS /dɪˈmɑːlɪʃ/
destroy completely
From this reading MADAM BOWKER HEARS THE NEWS In the midst of profound hush Madam Bowker was charging her heavy artillery, to train it upon and demolish the engagement certainly, and probably Margaret, too.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading The Stillwaters fancied they had exquisite taste and real genius in the art of dress.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading As luck had it they were the three Stillwater girls, hastily made-over Westerners, dressed with great show of fashion in what purported to be imported French hats and gowns.
engagementnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənt/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading MADAM BOWKER HEARS THE NEWS In the midst of profound hush Madam Bowker was charging her heavy artillery, to train it upon and demolish the engagement certainly, and probably Margaret, too.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading An expert eye, however, would instantly have pierced the secret of this formidable array of plumes and furbelows.
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading The Stillwaters fancied they had exquisite taste and real genius in the art of dress.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading An expert eye, however, would instantly have pierced the secret of this formidable array of plumes and furbelows.
fanciedadjectiveUS /ˈfænsid/
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading The Stillwaters fancied they had exquisite taste and real genius in the art of dress.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As luck had it they were the three Stillwater girls, hastily made-over Westerners, dressed with great show of fashion in what purported to be imported French hats and gowns.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading Just as she was about to open fire callers were ushered in.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading An expert eye, however, would instantly have pierced the secret of this formidable array of plumes and furbelows.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading As luck had it they were the three Stillwater girls, hastily made-over Westerners, dressed with great show of fashion in what purported to be imported French hats and gowns.
furbelows
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From this reading An expert eye, however, would instantly have pierced the secret of this formidable array of plumes and furbelows.
geniusnounUS /ˈdʒiːnjəs/
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading The Stillwaters fancied they had exquisite taste and real genius in the art of dress.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading As luck had it they were the three Stillwater girls, hastily made-over Westerners, dressed with great show of fashion in what purported to be imported French hats and gowns.
gownsnounUS /ɡaʊnz/
plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading As luck had it they were the three Stillwater girls, hastily made-over Westerners, dressed with great show of fashion in what purported to be imported French hats and gowns.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As luck had it they were the three Stillwater girls, hastily made-over Westerners, dressed with great show of fashion in what purported to be imported French hats and gowns.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As luck had it they were the three Stillwater girls, hastily made-over Westerners, dressed with great show of fashion in what purported to be imported French hats and gowns.
hastilyadverbUS /ˈheɪstəli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading As luck had it they were the three Stillwater girls, hastily made-over Westerners, dressed with great show of fashion in what purported to be imported French hats and gowns.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading As luck had it they were the three Stillwater girls, hastily made-over Westerners, dressed with great show of fashion in what purported to be imported French hats and gowns.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading An expert eye, however, would instantly have pierced the secret of this formidable array of plumes and furbelows.
HEARSverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading MADAM BOWKER HEARS THE NEWS In the midst of profound hush Madam Bowker was charging her heavy artillery, to train it upon and demolish the engagement certainly, and probably Margaret, too.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading MADAM BOWKER HEARS THE NEWS In the midst of profound hush Madam Bowker was charging her heavy artillery, to train it upon and demolish the engagement certainly, and probably Margaret, too.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MADAM BOWKER HEARS THE NEWS In the midst of profound hush Madam Bowker was charging her heavy artillery, to train it upon and demolish the engagement certainly, and probably Margaret, too.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading An expert eye, however, would instantly have pierced the secret of this formidable array of plumes and furbelows.
hushverbUS /hʌʃ/
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading MADAM BOWKER HEARS THE NEWS In the midst of profound hush Madam Bowker was charging her heavy artillery, to train it upon and demolish the engagement certainly, and probably Margaret, too.
importedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtɪd/
used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source
From this reading As luck had it they were the three Stillwater girls, hastily made-over Westerners, dressed with great show of fashion in what purported to be imported French hats and gowns.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MADAM BOWKER HEARS THE NEWS In the midst of profound hush Madam Bowker was charging her heavy artillery, to train it upon and demolish the engagement certainly, and probably Margaret, too.
instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading An expert eye, however, would instantly have pierced the secret of this formidable array of plumes and furbelows.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MADAM BOWKER HEARS THE NEWS In the midst of profound hush Madam Bowker was charging her heavy artillery, to train it upon and demolish the engagement certainly, and probably Margaret, too.
JustadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Just as she was about to open fire callers were ushered in.
lucknounUS /lʌk/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading As luck had it they were the three Stillwater girls, hastily made-over Westerners, dressed with great show of fashion in what purported to be imported French hats and gowns.
MADAMnounUS /ˈmædəm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading MADAM BOWKER HEARS THE NEWS In the midst of profound hush Madam Bowker was charging her heavy artillery, to train it upon and demolish the engagement certainly, and probably Margaret, too.
made-over
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From this reading As luck had it they were the three Stillwater girls, hastily made-over Westerners, dressed with great show of fashion in what purported to be imported French hats and gowns.
Margaret
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From this reading MADAM BOWKER HEARS THE NEWS In the midst of profound hush Madam Bowker was charging her heavy artillery, to train it upon and demolish the engagement certainly, and probably Margaret, too.
midstnounUS /mɪdst/
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading MADAM BOWKER HEARS THE NEWS In the midst of profound hush Madam Bowker was charging her heavy artillery, to train it upon and demolish the engagement certainly, and probably Margaret, too.
NEWSnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading MADAM BOWKER HEARS THE NEWS In the midst of profound hush Madam Bowker was charging her heavy artillery, to train it upon and demolish the engagement certainly, and probably Margaret, too.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MADAM BOWKER HEARS THE NEWS In the midst of profound hush Madam Bowker was charging her heavy artillery, to train it upon and demolish the engagement certainly, and probably Margaret, too.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Just as she was about to open fire callers were ushered in.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading An expert eye, however, would instantly have pierced the secret of this formidable array of plumes and furbelows.
plumesnounUS /pluːmz/
plural of “plume” — anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
From this reading An expert eye, however, would instantly have pierced the secret of this formidable array of plumes and furbelows.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading MADAM BOWKER HEARS THE NEWS In the midst of profound hush Madam Bowker was charging her heavy artillery, to train it upon and demolish the engagement certainly, and probably Margaret, too.
profoundadjectiveUS /proʊˈfaʊnd/
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading MADAM BOWKER HEARS THE NEWS In the midst of profound hush Madam Bowker was charging her heavy artillery, to train it upon and demolish the engagement certainly, and probably Margaret, too.
purportedverbUS /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/
past form of “purport” — have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
From this reading As luck had it they were the three Stillwater girls, hastily made-over Westerners, dressed with great show of fashion in what purported to be imported French hats and gowns.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The Stillwaters fancied they had exquisite taste and real genius in the art of dress.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading An expert eye, however, would instantly have pierced the secret of this formidable array of plumes and furbelows.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just as she was about to open fire callers were ushered in.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As luck had it they were the three Stillwater girls, hastily made-over Westerners, dressed with great show of fashion in what purported to be imported French hats and gowns.
Stillwater
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From this reading As luck had it they were the three Stillwater girls, hastily made-over Westerners, dressed with great show of fashion in what purported to be imported French hats and gowns.
Stillwaters
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From this reading The Stillwaters fancied they had exquisite taste and real genius in the art of dress.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading The Stillwaters fancied they had exquisite taste and real genius in the art of dress.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MADAM BOWKER HEARS THE NEWS In the midst of profound hush Madam Bowker was charging her heavy artillery, to train it upon and demolish the engagement certainly, and probably Margaret, too.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As luck had it they were the three Stillwater girls, hastily made-over Westerners, dressed with great show of fashion in what purported to be imported French hats and gowns.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading An expert eye, however, would instantly have pierced the secret of this formidable array of plumes and furbelows.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As luck had it they were the three Stillwater girls, hastily made-over Westerners, dressed with great show of fashion in what purported to be imported French hats and gowns.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MADAM BOWKER HEARS THE NEWS In the midst of profound hush Madam Bowker was charging her heavy artillery, to train it upon and demolish the engagement certainly, and probably Margaret, too.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading MADAM BOWKER HEARS THE NEWS In the midst of profound hush Madam Bowker was charging her heavy artillery, to train it upon and demolish the engagement certainly, and probably Margaret, too.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading MADAM BOWKER HEARS THE NEWS In the midst of profound hush Madam Bowker was charging her heavy artillery, to train it upon and demolish the engagement certainly, and probably Margaret, too.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading MADAM BOWKER HEARS THE NEWS In the midst of profound hush Madam Bowker was charging her heavy artillery, to train it upon and demolish the engagement certainly, and probably Margaret, too.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading Just as she was about to open fire callers were ushered in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MADAM BOWKER HEARS THE NEWS In the midst of profound hush Madam Bowker was charging her heavy artillery, to train it upon and demolish the engagement certainly, and probably Margaret, too.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Just as she was about to open fire callers were ushered in.
WesternersnounUS /ˈwestərnərz/
plural of “westerner” — an inhabitant of a western area; especially of the U.S.
From this reading As luck had it they were the three Stillwater girls, hastily made-over Westerners, dressed with great show of fashion in what purported to be imported French hats and gowns.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As luck had it they were the three Stillwater girls, hastily made-over Westerners, dressed with great show of fashion in what purported to be imported French hats and gowns.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading As luck had it they were the three Stillwater girls, hastily made-over Westerners, dressed with great show of fashion in what purported to be imported French hats and gowns.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading An expert eye, however, would instantly have pierced the secret of this formidable array of plumes and furbelows.
