anew
From this reading THE ENGAGEMENT SHOWER Lily and Marjorie slept late again the following morning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For what could possibly be more important than the celebration of an engagement of one of their number?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ENGAGEMENT SHOWER Lily and Marjorie slept late again the following morning.
AndrewsnounUS /ˈændruːz/
United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)
From this reading Mrs. Andrews had assured them that there was nothing for them to do in preparation for the luncheon, except to be ready to receive the guests when they arrived.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading “Doesn’t it sort of make you feel old, Lil?” asked Marjorie, as she applied the final touches of powder to her nose.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Mrs. Andrews had assured them that there was nothing for them to do in preparation for the luncheon, except to be ready to receive the guests when they arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Doesn’t it sort of make you feel old, Lil?” asked Marjorie, as she applied the final touches of powder to her nose.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Doesn’t it sort of make you feel old, Lil?” asked Marjorie, as she applied the final touches of powder to her nose.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Mrs. Andrews had assured them that there was nothing for them to do in preparation for the luncheon, except to be ready to receive the guests when they arrived.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Andrews had assured them that there was nothing for them to do in preparation for the luncheon, except to be ready to receive the guests when they arrived.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both girls had selected more or less elaborate costumes—sleeveless models of georgette and chiffon—and were dressing with the utmost care.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Both girls had selected more or less elaborate costumes—sleeveless models of georgette and chiffon—and were dressing with the utmost care.
celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading For what could possibly be more important than the celebration of an engagement of one of their number?
chiffonnounUS /ʃɪˈfɑːn/
a sheer fabric of silk or rayon
From this reading Both girls had selected more or less elaborate costumes—sleeveless models of georgette and chiffon—and were dressing with the utmost care.
costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Both girls had selected more or less elaborate costumes—sleeveless models of georgette and chiffon—and were dressing with the utmost care.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For what could possibly be more important than the celebration of an engagement of one of their number?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mrs. Andrews had assured them that there was nothing for them to do in preparation for the luncheon, except to be ready to receive the guests when they arrived.
Doesn't
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From this reading “Doesn’t it sort of make you feel old, Lil?” asked Marjorie, as she applied the final touches of powder to her nose.
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 Both girls had selected more or less elaborate costumes—sleeveless models of georgette and chiffon—and were dressing with the utmost care.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading Both girls had selected more or less elaborate costumes—sleeveless models of georgette and chiffon—and were dressing with the utmost care.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE ENGAGEMENT SHOWER Lily and Marjorie slept late again the following morning.
apart from; not including
From this reading Mrs. Andrews had assured them that there was nothing for them to do in preparation for the luncheon, except to be ready to receive the guests when they arrived.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “Doesn’t it sort of make you feel old, Lil?” asked Marjorie, as she applied the final touches of powder to her nose.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading “Doesn’t it sort of make you feel old, Lil?” asked Marjorie, as she applied the final touches of powder to her nose.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE ENGAGEMENT SHOWER Lily and Marjorie slept late again the following morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Andrews had assured them that there was nothing for them to do in preparation for the luncheon, except to be ready to receive the guests when they arrived.
georgettenounUS /dʒɔːrˈdʒet/
a thin silk dress material
From this reading Both girls had selected more or less elaborate costumes—sleeveless models of georgette and chiffon—and were dressing with the utmost care.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Both girls had selected more or less elaborate costumes—sleeveless models of georgette and chiffon—and were dressing with the utmost care.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Mrs. Andrews had assured them that there was nothing for them to do in preparation for the luncheon, except to be ready to receive the guests when they arrived.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Andrews had assured them that there was nothing for them to do in preparation for the luncheon, except to be ready to receive the guests when they arrived.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Doesn’t it sort of make you feel old, Lil?” asked Marjorie, as she applied the final touches of powder to her nose.
of great significance or value
From this reading For what could possibly be more important than the celebration of an engagement of one of their number?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Andrews had assured them that there was nothing for them to do in preparation for the luncheon, except to be ready to receive the guests when they arrived.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Doesn’t it sort of make you feel old, Lil?” asked Marjorie, as she applied the final touches of powder to her nose.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE ENGAGEMENT SHOWER Lily and Marjorie slept late again the following morning.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Both girls had selected more or less elaborate costumes—sleeveless models of georgette and chiffon—and were dressing with the utmost care.
Lil
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From this reading “Doesn’t it sort of make you feel old, Lil?” asked Marjorie, as she applied the final touches of powder to her nose.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading THE ENGAGEMENT SHOWER Lily and Marjorie slept late again the following morning.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Mrs. Andrews had assured them that there was nothing for them to do in preparation for the luncheon, except to be ready to receive the guests when they arrived.
engage in
From this reading “Doesn’t it sort of make you feel old, Lil?” asked Marjorie, as she applied the final touches of powder to her nose.
Marjorie
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From this reading THE ENGAGEMENT SHOWER Lily and Marjorie slept late again the following morning.
modelsnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlz/
plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Both girls had selected more or less elaborate costumes—sleeveless models of georgette and chiffon—and were dressing with the utmost care.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Both girls had selected more or less elaborate costumes—sleeveless models of georgette and chiffon—and were dressing with the utmost care.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE ENGAGEMENT SHOWER Lily and Marjorie slept late again the following morning.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Andrews had assured them that there was nothing for them to do in preparation for the luncheon, except to be ready to receive the guests when they arrived.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading “Doesn’t it sort of make you feel old, Lil?” asked Marjorie, as she applied the final touches of powder to her nose.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Mrs. Andrews had assured them that there was nothing for them to do in preparation for the luncheon, except to be ready to receive the guests when they arrived.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading For what could possibly be more important than the celebration of an engagement of one of their number?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both girls had selected more or less elaborate costumes—sleeveless models of georgette and chiffon—and were dressing with the utmost care.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Doesn’t it sort of make you feel old, Lil?” asked Marjorie, as she applied the final touches of powder to her nose.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For what could possibly be more important than the celebration of an engagement of one of their number?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Both girls had selected more or less elaborate costumes—sleeveless models of georgette and chiffon—and were dressing with the utmost care.
by chance
From this reading For what could possibly be more important than the celebration of an engagement of one of their number?
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading “Doesn’t it sort of make you feel old, Lil?” asked Marjorie, as she applied the final touches of powder to her nose.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Mrs. Andrews had assured them that there was nothing for them to do in preparation for the luncheon, except to be ready to receive the guests when they arrived.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Mrs. Andrews had assured them that there was nothing for them to do in preparation for the luncheon, except to be ready to receive the guests when they arrived.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Mrs. Andrews had assured them that there was nothing for them to do in preparation for the luncheon, except to be ready to receive the guests when they arrived.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Both girls had selected more or less elaborate costumes—sleeveless models of georgette and chiffon—and were dressing with the utmost care.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Doesn’t it sort of make you feel old, Lil?” asked Marjorie, as she applied the final touches of powder to her nose.
SHOWERnounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading THE ENGAGEMENT SHOWER Lily and Marjorie slept late again the following morning.
sleevelessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːvlɪs/
having no sleeves
From this reading Both girls had selected more or less elaborate costumes—sleeveless models of georgette and chiffon—and were dressing with the utmost care.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading THE ENGAGEMENT SHOWER Lily and Marjorie slept late again the following morning.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading “Doesn’t it sort of make you feel old, Lil?” asked Marjorie, as she applied the final touches of powder to her nose.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For what could possibly be more important than the celebration of an engagement of one of their number?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Andrews had assured them that there was nothing for them to do in preparation for the luncheon, except to be ready to receive the guests when they arrived.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ENGAGEMENT SHOWER Lily and Marjorie slept late again the following morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For what could possibly be more important than the celebration of an engagement of one of their number?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mrs. Andrews had assured them that there was nothing for them to do in preparation for the luncheon, except to be ready to receive the guests when they arrived.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mrs. Andrews had assured them that there was nothing for them to do in preparation for the luncheon, except to be ready to receive the guests when they arrived.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Andrews had assured them that there was nothing for them to do in preparation for the luncheon, except to be ready to receive the guests when they arrived.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Andrews had assured them that there was nothing for them to do in preparation for the luncheon, except to be ready to receive the guests when they arrived.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading “Doesn’t it sort of make you feel old, Lil?” asked Marjorie, as she applied the final touches of powder to her nose.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Both girls had selected more or less elaborate costumes—sleeveless models of georgette and chiffon—and were dressing with the utmost care.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Andrews had assured them that there was nothing for them to do in preparation for the luncheon, except to be ready to receive the guests when they arrived.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both girls had selected more or less elaborate costumes—sleeveless models of georgette and chiffon—and were dressing with the utmost care.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For what could possibly be more important than the celebration of an engagement of one of their number?
at the time that
From this reading Mrs. Andrews had assured them that there was nothing for them to do in preparation for the luncheon, except to be ready to receive the guests when they arrived.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Both girls had selected more or less elaborate costumes—sleeveless models of georgette and chiffon—and were dressing with the utmost care.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Doesn’t it sort of make you feel old, Lil?” asked Marjorie, as she applied the final touches of powder to her nose.
