adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "How interesting--" Such questions and answers crossed each other in a running fire among the various groups of guests who filled the hall, when a young man appeared in the doorway.
accustomedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌstəmd/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading People of experience, accustomed to society and the ways of the great world, can often decide from the first minute the role which anyone is likely to play among them.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "How interesting--" Such questions and answers crossed each other in a running fire among the various groups of guests who filled the hall, when a young man appeared in the doorway.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "How interesting--" Such questions and answers crossed each other in a running fire among the various groups of guests who filled the hall, when a young man appeared in the doorway.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "How interesting--" Such questions and answers crossed each other in a running fire among the various groups of guests who filled the hall, when a young man appeared in the doorway.
anyonepronounUS /ˈeniwʌn/
any person at all
From this reading People of experience, accustomed to society and the ways of the great world, can often decide from the first minute the role which anyone is likely to play among them.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "How interesting--" Such questions and answers crossed each other in a running fire among the various groups of guests who filled the hall, when a young man appeared in the doorway.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He lingered a moment to glance round the rooms and the company; then, as if conscious of the remarks and glances directed toward him, but completely "ignoring" them, and without the least shyness or awkwardness, he walked quietly through the hall to the host and hostess of the evening.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading People of experience, at the first view of this young man, at his first entrance, merely by the way he entered the hall, decided that his role in society would be brilliant--that more than one feminine heart would beat faster for his presence, that more than one dandy's wrath would be kindled by his successes.
awkwardnessnounUS /ˈɔːkwərdnəs/
unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
From this reading He lingered a moment to glance round the rooms and the company; then, as if conscious of the remarks and glances directed toward him, but completely "ignoring" them, and without the least shyness or awkwardness, he walked quietly through the hall to the host and hostess of the evening.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading People of experience, at the first view of this young man, at his first entrance, merely by the way he entered the hall, decided that his role in society would be brilliant--that more than one feminine heart would beat faster for his presence, that more than one dandy's wrath would be kindled by his successes.
beatverbUS /biːt/
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading People of experience, at the first view of this young man, at his first entrance, merely by the way he entered the hall, decided that his role in society would be brilliant--that more than one feminine heart would beat faster for his presence, that more than one dandy's wrath would be kindled by his successes.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading People of experience, at the first view of this young man, at his first entrance, merely by the way he entered the hall, decided that his role in society would be brilliant--that more than one feminine heart would beat faster for his presence, that more than one dandy's wrath would be kindled by his successes.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He lingered a moment to glance round the rooms and the company; then, as if conscious of the remarks and glances directed toward him, but completely "ignoring" them, and without the least shyness or awkwardness, he walked quietly through the hall to the host and hostess of the evening.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading People of experience, at the first view of this young man, at his first entrance, merely by the way he entered the hall, decided that his role in society would be brilliant--that more than one feminine heart would beat faster for his presence, that more than one dandy's wrath would be kindled by his successes.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading People of experience, accustomed to society and the ways of the great world, can often decide from the first minute the role which anyone is likely to play among them.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He lingered a moment to glance round the rooms and the company; then, as if conscious of the remarks and glances directed toward him, but completely "ignoring" them, and without the least shyness or awkwardness, he walked quietly through the hall to the host and hostess of the evening.
completelyadverbUS /kəmˈpliːtli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He lingered a moment to glance round the rooms and the company; then, as if conscious of the remarks and glances directed toward him, but completely "ignoring" them, and without the least shyness or awkwardness, he walked quietly through the hall to the host and hostess of the evening.
consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
intentionally conceived
From this reading He lingered a moment to glance round the rooms and the company; then, as if conscious of the remarks and glances directed toward him, but completely "ignoring" them, and without the least shyness or awkwardness, he walked quietly through the hall to the host and hostess of the evening.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading "How interesting--" Such questions and answers crossed each other in a running fire among the various groups of guests who filled the hall, when a young man appeared in the doorway.
dandy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading People of experience, at the first view of this young man, at his first entrance, merely by the way he entered the hall, decided that his role in society would be brilliant--that more than one feminine heart would beat faster for his presence, that more than one dandy's wrath would be kindled by his successes.
decideverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪd/
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading People of experience, accustomed to society and the ways of the great world, can often decide from the first minute the role which anyone is likely to play among them.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading People of experience, at the first view of this young man, at his first entrance, merely by the way he entered the hall, decided that his role in society would be brilliant--that more than one feminine heart would beat faster for his presence, that more than one dandy's wrath would be kindled by his successes.
directedadjectiveUS /dərˈektəd/
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading He lingered a moment to glance round the rooms and the company; then, as if conscious of the remarks and glances directed toward him, but completely "ignoring" them, and without the least shyness or awkwardness, he walked quietly through the hall to the host and hostess of the evening.
doorwaynounUS /ˈdɔːrweɪ/
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading "How interesting--" Such questions and answers crossed each other in a running fire among the various groups of guests who filled the hall, when a young man appeared in the doorway.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "How interesting--" Such questions and answers crossed each other in a running fire among the various groups of guests who filled the hall, when a young man appeared in the doorway.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading People of experience, at the first view of this young man, at his first entrance, merely by the way he entered the hall, decided that his role in society would be brilliant--that more than one feminine heart would beat faster for his presence, that more than one dandy's wrath would be kindled by his successes.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading People of experience, at the first view of this young man, at his first entrance, merely by the way he entered the hall, decided that his role in society would be brilliant--that more than one feminine heart would beat faster for his presence, that more than one dandy's wrath would be kindled by his successes.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He lingered a moment to glance round the rooms and the company; then, as if conscious of the remarks and glances directed toward him, but completely "ignoring" them, and without the least shyness or awkwardness, he walked quietly through the hall to the host and hostess of the evening.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading People of experience, accustomed to society and the ways of the great world, can often decide from the first minute the role which anyone is likely to play among them.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading People of experience, at the first view of this young man, at his first entrance, merely by the way he entered the hall, decided that his role in society would be brilliant--that more than one feminine heart would beat faster for his presence, that more than one dandy's wrath would be kindled by his successes.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading People of experience, at the first view of this young man, at his first entrance, merely by the way he entered the hall, decided that his role in society would be brilliant--that more than one feminine heart would beat faster for his presence, that more than one dandy's wrath would be kindled by his successes.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading "How interesting--" Such questions and answers crossed each other in a running fire among the various groups of guests who filled the hall, when a young man appeared in the doorway.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading "How interesting--" Such questions and answers crossed each other in a running fire among the various groups of guests who filled the hall, when a young man appeared in the doorway.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading People of experience, accustomed to society and the ways of the great world, can often decide from the first minute the role which anyone is likely to play among them.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading People of experience, at the first view of this young man, at his first entrance, merely by the way he entered the hall, decided that his role in society would be brilliant--that more than one feminine heart would beat faster for his presence, that more than one dandy's wrath would be kindled by his successes.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading People of experience, accustomed to society and the ways of the great world, can often decide from the first minute the role which anyone is likely to play among them.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He lingered a moment to glance round the rooms and the company; then, as if conscious of the remarks and glances directed toward him, but completely "ignoring" them, and without the least shyness or awkwardness, he walked quietly through the hall to the host and hostess of the evening.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading He lingered a moment to glance round the rooms and the company; then, as if conscious of the remarks and glances directed toward him, but completely "ignoring" them, and without the least shyness or awkwardness, he walked quietly through the hall to the host and hostess of the evening.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading People of experience, accustomed to society and the ways of the great world, can often decide from the first minute the role which anyone is likely to play among them.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading "How interesting--" Such questions and answers crossed each other in a running fire among the various groups of guests who filled the hall, when a young man appeared in the doorway.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "How interesting--" Such questions and answers crossed each other in a running fire among the various groups of guests who filled the hall, when a young man appeared in the doorway.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "How interesting--" Such questions and answers crossed each other in a running fire among the various groups of guests who filled the hall, when a young man appeared in the doorway.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading "How handsome he is!" a whisper went round among the ladies.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He lingered a moment to glance round the rooms and the company; then, as if conscious of the remarks and glances directed toward him, but completely "ignoring" them, and without the least shyness or awkwardness, he walked quietly through the hall to the host and hostess of the evening.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading People of experience, at the first view of this young man, at his first entrance, merely by the way he entered the hall, decided that his role in society would be brilliant--that more than one feminine heart would beat faster for his presence, that more than one dandy's wrath would be kindled by his successes.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He lingered a moment to glance round the rooms and the company; then, as if conscious of the remarks and glances directed toward him, but completely "ignoring" them, and without the least shyness or awkwardness, he walked quietly through the hall to the host and hostess of the evening.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading People of experience, at the first view of this young man, at his first entrance, merely by the way he entered the hall, decided that his role in society would be brilliant--that more than one feminine heart would beat faster for his presence, that more than one dandy's wrath would be kindled by his successes.
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading He lingered a moment to glance round the rooms and the company; then, as if conscious of the remarks and glances directed toward him, but completely "ignoring" them, and without the least shyness or awkwardness, he walked quietly through the hall to the host and hostess of the evening.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading He lingered a moment to glance round the rooms and the company; then, as if conscious of the remarks and glances directed toward him, but completely "ignoring" them, and without the least shyness or awkwardness, he walked quietly through the hall to the host and hostess of the evening.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How interesting--" Such questions and answers crossed each other in a running fire among the various groups of guests who filled the hall, when a young man appeared in the doorway.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He lingered a moment to glance round the rooms and the company; then, as if conscious of the remarks and glances directed toward him, but completely "ignoring" them, and without the least shyness or awkwardness, he walked quietly through the hall to the host and hostess of the evening.
ignoringverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “ignore” — refuse to acknowledge
From this reading He lingered a moment to glance round the rooms and the company; then, as if conscious of the remarks and glances directed toward him, but completely "ignoring" them, and without the least shyness or awkwardness, he walked quietly through the hall to the host and hostess of the evening.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "How interesting--" Such questions and answers crossed each other in a running fire among the various groups of guests who filled the hall, when a young man appeared in the doorway.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading "How interesting--" Such questions and answers crossed each other in a running fire among the various groups of guests who filled the hall, when a young man appeared in the doorway.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading People of experience, accustomed to society and the ways of the great world, can often decide from the first minute the role which anyone is likely to play among them.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading People of experience, at the first view of this young man, at his first entrance, merely by the way he entered the hall, decided that his role in society would be brilliant--that more than one feminine heart would beat faster for his presence, that more than one dandy's wrath would be kindled by his successes.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "How handsome he is!" a whisper went round among the ladies.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He lingered a moment to glance round the rooms and the company; then, as if conscious of the remarks and glances directed toward him, but completely "ignoring" them, and without the least shyness or awkwardness, he walked quietly through the hall to the host and hostess of the evening.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading People of experience, accustomed to society and the ways of the great world, can often decide from the first minute the role which anyone is likely to play among them.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading He lingered a moment to glance round the rooms and the company; then, as if conscious of the remarks and glances directed toward him, but completely "ignoring" them, and without the least shyness or awkwardness, he walked quietly through the hall to the host and hostess of the evening.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "How interesting--" Such questions and answers crossed each other in a running fire among the various groups of guests who filled the hall, when a young man appeared in the doorway.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading People of experience, at the first view of this young man, at his first entrance, merely by the way he entered the hall, decided that his role in society would be brilliant--that more than one feminine heart would beat faster for his presence, that more than one dandy's wrath would be kindled by his successes.
minutenounUS /ˈmɪnət/
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading People of experience, accustomed to society and the ways of the great world, can often decide from the first minute the role which anyone is likely to play among them.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading He lingered a moment to glance round the rooms and the company; then, as if conscious of the remarks and glances directed toward him, but completely "ignoring" them, and without the least shyness or awkwardness, he walked quietly through the hall to the host and hostess of the evening.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading People of experience, at the first view of this young man, at his first entrance, merely by the way he entered the hall, decided that his role in society would be brilliant--that more than one feminine heart would beat faster for his presence, that more than one dandy's wrath would be kindled by his successes.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "How interesting--" Such questions and answers crossed each other in a running fire among the various groups of guests who filled the hall, when a young man appeared in the doorway.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading People of experience, accustomed to society and the ways of the great world, can often decide from the first minute the role which anyone is likely to play among them.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading People of experience, at the first view of this young man, at his first entrance, merely by the way he entered the hall, decided that his role in society would be brilliant--that more than one feminine heart would beat faster for his presence, that more than one dandy's wrath would be kindled by his successes.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He lingered a moment to glance round the rooms and the company; then, as if conscious of the remarks and glances directed toward him, but completely "ignoring" them, and without the least shyness or awkwardness, he walked quietly through the hall to the host and hostess of the evening.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "How interesting--" Such questions and answers crossed each other in a running fire among the various groups of guests who filled the hall, when a young man appeared in the doorway.
PeoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People of experience, accustomed to society and the ways of the great world, can often decide from the first minute the role which anyone is likely to play among them.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading People of experience, accustomed to society and the ways of the great world, can often decide from the first minute the role which anyone is likely to play among them.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading People of experience, at the first view of this young man, at his first entrance, merely by the way he entered the hall, decided that his role in society would be brilliant--that more than one feminine heart would beat faster for his presence, that more than one dandy's wrath would be kindled by his successes.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading "How interesting--" Such questions and answers crossed each other in a running fire among the various groups of guests who filled the hall, when a young man appeared in the doorway.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading He lingered a moment to glance round the rooms and the company; then, as if conscious of the remarks and glances directed toward him, but completely "ignoring" them, and without the least shyness or awkwardness, he walked quietly through the hall to the host and hostess of the evening.
remarksnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading He lingered a moment to glance round the rooms and the company; then, as if conscious of the remarks and glances directed toward him, but completely "ignoring" them, and without the least shyness or awkwardness, he walked quietly through the hall to the host and hostess of the evening.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading People of experience, accustomed to society and the ways of the great world, can often decide from the first minute the role which anyone is likely to play among them.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading He lingered a moment to glance round the rooms and the company; then, as if conscious of the remarks and glances directed toward him, but completely "ignoring" them, and without the least shyness or awkwardness, he walked quietly through the hall to the host and hostess of the evening.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He lingered a moment to glance round the rooms and the company; then, as if conscious of the remarks and glances directed toward him, but completely "ignoring" them, and without the least shyness or awkwardness, he walked quietly through the hall to the host and hostess of the evening.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading "How interesting--" Such questions and answers crossed each other in a running fire among the various groups of guests who filled the hall, when a young man appeared in the doorway.
shynessnounUS /ˈʃaɪnəs/
a feeling of fear of embarrassment
From this reading He lingered a moment to glance round the rooms and the company; then, as if conscious of the remarks and glances directed toward him, but completely "ignoring" them, and without the least shyness or awkwardness, he walked quietly through the hall to the host and hostess of the evening.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading People of experience, accustomed to society and the ways of the great world, can often decide from the first minute the role which anyone is likely to play among them.
successesnounUS /səkˈsesəz/
plural of “success” — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading People of experience, at the first view of this young man, at his first entrance, merely by the way he entered the hall, decided that his role in society would be brilliant--that more than one feminine heart would beat faster for his presence, that more than one dandy's wrath would be kindled by his successes.
SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "How interesting--" Such questions and answers crossed each other in a running fire among the various groups of guests who filled the hall, when a young man appeared in the doorway.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading People of experience, at the first view of this young man, at his first entrance, merely by the way he entered the hall, decided that his role in society would be brilliant--that more than one feminine heart would beat faster for his presence, that more than one dandy's wrath would be kindled by his successes.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading People of experience, at the first view of this young man, at his first entrance, merely by the way he entered the hall, decided that his role in society would be brilliant--that more than one feminine heart would beat faster for his presence, that more than one dandy's wrath would be kindled by his successes.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "How interesting--" Such questions and answers crossed each other in a running fire among the various groups of guests who filled the hall, when a young man appeared in the doorway.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He lingered a moment to glance round the rooms and the company; then, as if conscious of the remarks and glances directed toward him, but completely "ignoring" them, and without the least shyness or awkwardness, he walked quietly through the hall to the host and hostess of the evening.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He lingered a moment to glance round the rooms and the company; then, as if conscious of the remarks and glances directed toward him, but completely "ignoring" them, and without the least shyness or awkwardness, he walked quietly through the hall to the host and hostess of the evening.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading People of experience, at the first view of this young man, at his first entrance, merely by the way he entered the hall, decided that his role in society would be brilliant--that more than one feminine heart would beat faster for his presence, that more than one dandy's wrath would be kindled by his successes.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He lingered a moment to glance round the rooms and the company; then, as if conscious of the remarks and glances directed toward him, but completely "ignoring" them, and without the least shyness or awkwardness, he walked quietly through the hall to the host and hostess of the evening.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He lingered a moment to glance round the rooms and the company; then, as if conscious of the remarks and glances directed toward him, but completely "ignoring" them, and without the least shyness or awkwardness, he walked quietly through the hall to the host and hostess of the evening.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He lingered a moment to glance round the rooms and the company; then, as if conscious of the remarks and glances directed toward him, but completely "ignoring" them, and without the least shyness or awkwardness, he walked quietly through the hall to the host and hostess of the evening.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading "How interesting--" Such questions and answers crossed each other in a running fire among the various groups of guests who filled the hall, when a young man appeared in the doorway.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading People of experience, at the first view of this young man, at his first entrance, merely by the way he entered the hall, decided that his role in society would be brilliant--that more than one feminine heart would beat faster for his presence, that more than one dandy's wrath would be kindled by his successes.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He lingered a moment to glance round the rooms and the company; then, as if conscious of the remarks and glances directed toward him, but completely "ignoring" them, and without the least shyness or awkwardness, he walked quietly through the hall to the host and hostess of the evening.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading People of experience, at the first view of this young man, at his first entrance, merely by the way he entered the hall, decided that his role in society would be brilliant--that more than one feminine heart would beat faster for his presence, that more than one dandy's wrath would be kindled by his successes.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading People of experience, accustomed to society and the ways of the great world, can often decide from the first minute the role which anyone is likely to play among them.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "How handsome he is!" a whisper went round among the ladies.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "How interesting--" Such questions and answers crossed each other in a running fire among the various groups of guests who filled the hall, when a young man appeared in the doorway.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading People of experience, accustomed to society and the ways of the great world, can often decide from the first minute the role which anyone is likely to play among them.
whispernounUS /ˈwɪspər/
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "How handsome he is!" a whisper went round among the ladies.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "How interesting--" Such questions and answers crossed each other in a running fire among the various groups of guests who filled the hall, when a young man appeared in the doorway.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He lingered a moment to glance round the rooms and the company; then, as if conscious of the remarks and glances directed toward him, but completely "ignoring" them, and without the least shyness or awkwardness, he walked quietly through the hall to the host and hostess of the evening.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading People of experience, accustomed to society and the ways of the great world, can often decide from the first minute the role which anyone is likely to play among them.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading People of experience, at the first view of this young man, at his first entrance, merely by the way he entered the hall, decided that his role in society would be brilliant--that more than one feminine heart would beat faster for his presence, that more than one dandy's wrath would be kindled by his successes.
wrathnounUS /ræθ/
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading People of experience, at the first view of this young man, at his first entrance, merely by the way he entered the hall, decided that his role in society would be brilliant--that more than one feminine heart would beat faster for his presence, that more than one dandy's wrath would be kindled by his successes.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "How interesting--" Such questions and answers crossed each other in a running fire among the various groups of guests who filled the hall, when a young man appeared in the doorway.
