alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading They were all mulattoes,--all people of mixed blood were called "mulattoes" in North Carolina.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The house had been thoroughly cleaned in preparation for the event, and decorated with the choicest treasures of the garden.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading XXIII THE GUEST OF HONOR The evening of the party arrived.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The house had been thoroughly cleaned in preparation for the event, and decorated with the choicest treasures of the garden.
bloodnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading They were all mulattoes,--all people of mixed blood were called "mulattoes" in North Carolina.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading There were dark mulattoes and bright mulattoes.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By eight o'clock the guests had gathered.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They were all mulattoes,--all people of mixed blood were called "mulattoes" in North Carolina.
CarolinanounUS /ˌkerəˈlaɪnə/
the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina
From this reading They were all mulattoes,--all people of mixed blood were called "mulattoes" in North Carolina.
choicestadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɔɪsəst/
superlative of “choice” — of superior grade
From this reading The house had been thoroughly cleaned in preparation for the event, and decorated with the choicest treasures of the garden.
cleanedverbUS /kliːnd/
past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
From this reading The house had been thoroughly cleaned in preparation for the event, and decorated with the choicest treasures of the garden.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading There were dark mulattoes and bright mulattoes.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading The house had been thoroughly cleaned in preparation for the event, and decorated with the choicest treasures of the garden.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading By eight o'clock the guests had gathered.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading XXIII THE GUEST OF HONOR The evening of the party arrived.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The house had been thoroughly cleaned in preparation for the event, and decorated with the choicest treasures of the garden.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The house had been thoroughly cleaned in preparation for the event, and decorated with the choicest treasures of the garden.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The house had been thoroughly cleaned in preparation for the event, and decorated with the choicest treasures of the garden.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading By eight o'clock the guests had gathered.
GUESTnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading XXIII THE GUEST OF HONOR The evening of the party arrived.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading By eight o'clock the guests had gathered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The house had been thoroughly cleaned in preparation for the event, and decorated with the choicest treasures of the garden.
HONORnounUS /ˈɑːnər/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading XXIII THE GUEST OF HONOR The evening of the party arrived.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house had been thoroughly cleaned in preparation for the event, and decorated with the choicest treasures of the garden.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The house had been thoroughly cleaned in preparation for the event, and decorated with the choicest treasures of the garden.
mixedadjectiveUS /mɪkst/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading They were all mulattoes,--all people of mixed blood were called "mulattoes" in North Carolina.
mulattoes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were all mulattoes,--all people of mixed blood were called "mulattoes" in North Carolina.
NorthnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading They were all mulattoes,--all people of mixed blood were called "mulattoes" in North Carolina.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading By eight o'clock the guests had gathered.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading XXIII THE GUEST OF HONOR The evening of the party arrived.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading XXIII THE GUEST OF HONOR The evening of the party arrived.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading They were all mulattoes,--all people of mixed blood were called "mulattoes" in North Carolina.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The house had been thoroughly cleaned in preparation for the event, and decorated with the choicest treasures of the garden.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading XXIII THE GUEST OF HONOR The evening of the party arrived.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were dark mulattoes and bright mulattoes.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were all mulattoes,--all people of mixed blood were called "mulattoes" in North Carolina.
thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading The house had been thoroughly cleaned in preparation for the event, and decorated with the choicest treasures of the garden.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading The house had been thoroughly cleaned in preparation for the event, and decorated with the choicest treasures of the garden.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were all mulattoes,--all people of mixed blood were called "mulattoes" in North Carolina.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The house had been thoroughly cleaned in preparation for the event, and decorated with the choicest treasures of the garden.
XXIII
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading XXIII THE GUEST OF HONOR The evening of the party arrived.
