adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The dinner to which only a few of the elect had been bidden was over, and now those who had been invited to the less exclusive reception which was to follow were eagerly wending their way towards Park Lane.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading So, in this respect, Lady Arabella enjoyed almost a monopoly, and such occasions as the present were enthusiastically sought after by her friends and acquaintances.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So, in this respect, Lady Arabella enjoyed almost a monopoly, and such occasions as the present were enthusiastically sought after by her friends and acquaintances.
afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading So, in this respect, Lady Arabella enjoyed almost a monopoly, and such occasions as the present were enthusiastically sought after by her friends and acquaintances.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The programme for the evening promised to be an attractive one.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The dinner to which only a few of the elect had been bidden was over, and now those who had been invited to the less exclusive reception which was to follow were eagerly wending their way towards Park Lane.
Antoine
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From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
Arabella
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From this reading So, in this respect, Lady Arabella enjoyed almost a monopoly, and such occasions as the present were enthusiastically sought after by her friends and acquaintances.
Arabella's
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From this reading THE GARDEN OF EDEN Lady Arabella’s big rooms were filling rapidly.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So, in this respect, Lady Arabella enjoyed almost a monopoly, and such occasions as the present were enthusiastically sought after by her friends and acquaintances.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading The programme for the evening promised to be an attractive one.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The programme for the evening promised to be an attractive one.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The dinner to which only a few of the elect had been bidden was over, and now those who had been invited to the less exclusive reception which was to follow were eagerly wending their way towards Park Lane.
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading The dinner to which only a few of the elect had been bidden was over, and now those who had been invited to the less exclusive reception which was to follow were eagerly wending their way towards Park Lane.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE GARDEN OF EDEN Lady Arabella’s big rooms were filling rapidly.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
dancenounUS /dæns/
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
Davilof
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From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The dinner to which only a few of the elect had been bidden was over, and now those who had been invited to the less exclusive reception which was to follow were eagerly wending their way towards Park Lane.
DuchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
eagerlyadverbUS /ˈiːɡərli/
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading The dinner to which only a few of the elect had been bidden was over, and now those who had been invited to the less exclusive reception which was to follow were eagerly wending their way towards Park Lane.
EDENnounUS /ˈiːdən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading THE GARDEN OF EDEN Lady Arabella’s big rooms were filling rapidly.
electverbUS /ɪˈlekt/
select by a vote for an office or membership
From this reading The dinner to which only a few of the elect had been bidden was over, and now those who had been invited to the less exclusive reception which was to follow were eagerly wending their way towards Park Lane.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading So, in this respect, Lady Arabella enjoyed almost a monopoly, and such occasions as the present were enthusiastically sought after by her friends and acquaintances.
enthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading So, in this respect, Lady Arabella enjoyed almost a monopoly, and such occasions as the present were enthusiastically sought after by her friends and acquaintances.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The programme for the evening promised to be an attractive one.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading The dinner to which only a few of the elect had been bidden was over, and now those who had been invited to the less exclusive reception which was to follow were eagerly wending their way towards Park Lane.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The dinner to which only a few of the elect had been bidden was over, and now those who had been invited to the less exclusive reception which was to follow were eagerly wending their way towards Park Lane.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading THE GARDEN OF EDEN Lady Arabella’s big rooms were filling rapidly.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The dinner to which only a few of the elect had been bidden was over, and now those who had been invited to the less exclusive reception which was to follow were eagerly wending their way towards Park Lane.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The programme for the evening promised to be an attractive one.
former's
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From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading So, in this respect, Lady Arabella enjoyed almost a monopoly, and such occasions as the present were enthusiastically sought after by her friends and acquaintances.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
GARDENnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading THE GARDEN OF EDEN Lady Arabella’s big rooms were filling rapidly.
godmothernounUS /ˈɡɑːdmʌðər/
any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The dinner to which only a few of the elect had been bidden was over, and now those who had been invited to the less exclusive reception which was to follow were eagerly wending their way towards Park Lane.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So, in this respect, Lady Arabella enjoyed almost a monopoly, and such occasions as the present were enthusiastically sought after by her friends and acquaintances.
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading The dinner to which only a few of the elect had been bidden was over, and now those who had been invited to the less exclusive reception which was to follow were eagerly wending their way towards Park Lane.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE GARDEN OF EDEN Lady Arabella’s big rooms were filling rapidly.
LanenounUS /leɪn/
a narrow way or road
From this reading The dinner to which only a few of the elect had been bidden was over, and now those who had been invited to the less exclusive reception which was to follow were eagerly wending their way towards Park Lane.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The dinner to which only a few of the elect had been bidden was over, and now those who had been invited to the less exclusive reception which was to follow were eagerly wending their way towards Park Lane.
Lichbrooke
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From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
lion-cub
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From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
monopolynounUS /məˈnɑːpəli/
(economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller
From this reading So, in this respect, Lady Arabella enjoyed almost a monopoly, and such occasions as the present were enthusiastically sought after by her friends and acquaintances.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The dinner to which only a few of the elect had been bidden was over, and now those who had been invited to the less exclusive reception which was to follow were eagerly wending their way towards Park Lane.
occasionsnounUS /əˈkeɪʒənz/
something you have to do
From this reading So, in this respect, Lady Arabella enjoyed almost a monopoly, and such occasions as the present were enthusiastically sought after by her friends and acquaintances.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GARDEN OF EDEN Lady Arabella’s big rooms were filling rapidly.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The programme for the evening promised to be an attractive one.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The dinner to which only a few of the elect had been bidden was over, and now those who had been invited to the less exclusive reception which was to follow were eagerly wending their way towards Park Lane.
operaticadjectiveUS /ˌɑːpərˈætɪk/
of or relating to or characteristic of opera
From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The dinner to which only a few of the elect had been bidden was over, and now those who had been invited to the less exclusive reception which was to follow were eagerly wending their way towards Park Lane.
ParknounUS /pɑːrk/
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The dinner to which only a few of the elect had been bidden was over, and now those who had been invited to the less exclusive reception which was to follow were eagerly wending their way towards Park Lane.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading So, in this respect, Lady Arabella enjoyed almost a monopoly, and such occasions as the present were enthusiastically sought after by her friends and acquaintances.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading The programme for the evening promised to be an attractive one.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The programme for the evening promised to be an attractive one.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading THE GARDEN OF EDEN Lady Arabella’s big rooms were filling rapidly.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading The dinner to which only a few of the elect had been bidden was over, and now those who had been invited to the less exclusive reception which was to follow were eagerly wending their way towards Park Lane.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading So, in this respect, Lady Arabella enjoyed almost a monopoly, and such occasions as the present were enthusiastically sought after by her friends and acquaintances.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading THE GARDEN OF EDEN Lady Arabella’s big rooms were filling rapidly.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, in this respect, Lady Arabella enjoyed almost a monopoly, and such occasions as the present were enthusiastically sought after by her friends and acquaintances.
solonounUS /ˈsoʊloʊ/
any activity that is performed alone without assistance
From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
songnounUS /sɔːŋ/
a short musical composition with words
From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading So, in this respect, Lady Arabella enjoyed almost a monopoly, and such occasions as the present were enthusiastically sought after by her friends and acquaintances.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading So, in this respect, Lady Arabella enjoyed almost a monopoly, and such occasions as the present were enthusiastically sought after by her friends and acquaintances.
tenornounUS /ˈtenər/
the adult male singing voice above baritone
From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GARDEN OF EDEN Lady Arabella’s big rooms were filling rapidly.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The dinner to which only a few of the elect had been bidden was over, and now those who had been invited to the less exclusive reception which was to follow were eagerly wending their way towards Park Lane.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So, in this respect, Lady Arabella enjoyed almost a monopoly, and such occasions as the present were enthusiastically sought after by her friends and acquaintances.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The dinner to which only a few of the elect had been bidden was over, and now those who had been invited to the less exclusive reception which was to follow were eagerly wending their way towards Park Lane.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The dinner to which only a few of the elect had been bidden was over, and now those who had been invited to the less exclusive reception which was to follow were eagerly wending their way towards Park Lane.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading The dinner to which only a few of the elect had been bidden was over, and now those who had been invited to the less exclusive reception which was to follow were eagerly wending their way towards Park Lane.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dinner to which only a few of the elect had been bidden was over, and now those who had been invited to the less exclusive reception which was to follow were eagerly wending their way towards Park Lane.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The dinner to which only a few of the elect had been bidden was over, and now those who had been invited to the less exclusive reception which was to follow were eagerly wending their way towards Park Lane.
wendingverbUS /ˈwendɪŋ/
-ing form of “wend” — direct one's course or way
From this reading The dinner to which only a few of the elect had been bidden was over, and now those who had been invited to the less exclusive reception which was to follow were eagerly wending their way towards Park Lane.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE GARDEN OF EDEN Lady Arabella’s big rooms were filling rapidly.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The dinner to which only a few of the elect had been bidden was over, and now those who had been invited to the less exclusive reception which was to follow were eagerly wending their way towards Park Lane.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The dinner to which only a few of the elect had been bidden was over, and now those who had been invited to the less exclusive reception which was to follow were eagerly wending their way towards Park Lane.
Wielitzska
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From this reading A solo from Antoine Davilof, Lady Arabella’s pet lion-cub of the moment; a song from the leading operatic tenor; and afterwards a single dance by the Wielitzska--who could never be persuaded to perform at any other private houses than those of her godmother and the Duchess of Lichbrooke--the former’s half sister.
