used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For this reason Mabel had thought it wise to ask Mrs. Whipple, whom she wished to impress; and as she liked to surprise her fellow citizens, it was worth while in this instance to yield something to the _convenances_.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading For this reason Mabel had thought it wise to ask Mrs. Whipple, whom she wished to impress; and as she liked to surprise her fellow citizens, it was worth while in this instance to yield something to the _convenances_.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
baitverbUS /beɪt/
harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading The general was too old for such nonsense; but he was willing to sacrifice his wife, and she went, giving as her excuse for taking "that Margrave girl's bait," that she was doing it in Evelyn's interest.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
banteringadjectiveUS /ˈbæntərɪŋ/
cleverly amusing in tone
From this reading The coach rolled with loud yodeling to the Porter door, where there was much laughing and bantering as the guests settled into their places.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Chaperons were tolerated but not required in Clarkson.
carnivalnounUS /ˈkɑːrnəvəl/
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
Chaperons
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From this reading Chaperons were tolerated but not required in Clarkson.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading For this reason Mabel had thought it wise to ask Mrs. Whipple, whom she wished to impress; and as she liked to surprise her fellow citizens, it was worth while in this instance to yield something to the _convenances_.
Clarkson
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From this reading Chaperons were tolerated but not required in Clarkson.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading The coach rolled with loud yodeling to the Porter door, where there was much laughing and bantering as the guests settled into their places.
convenances
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From this reading For this reason Mabel had thought it wise to ask Mrs. Whipple, whom she wished to impress; and as she liked to surprise her fellow citizens, it was worth while in this instance to yield something to the _convenances_.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The general was too old for such nonsense; but he was willing to sacrifice his wife, and she went, giving as her excuse for taking "that Margrave girl's bait," that she was doing it in Evelyn's interest.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The coach rolled with loud yodeling to the Porter door, where there was much laughing and bantering as the guests settled into their places.
Evelyn's
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From this reading The general was too old for such nonsense; but he was willing to sacrifice his wife, and she went, giving as her excuse for taking "that Margrave girl's bait," that she was doing it in Evelyn's interest.
accept an excuse for
From this reading The general was too old for such nonsense; but he was willing to sacrifice his wife, and she went, giving as her excuse for taking "that Margrave girl's bait," that she was doing it in Evelyn's interest.
a boy or man
From this reading For this reason Mabel had thought it wise to ask Mrs. Whipple, whom she wished to impress; and as she liked to surprise her fellow citizens, it was worth while in this instance to yield something to the _convenances_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For this reason Mabel had thought it wise to ask Mrs. Whipple, whom she wished to impress; and as she liked to surprise her fellow citizens, it was worth while in this instance to yield something to the _convenances_.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The general was too old for such nonsense; but he was willing to sacrifice his wife, and she went, giving as her excuse for taking "that Margrave girl's bait," that she was doing it in Evelyn's interest.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The general was too old for such nonsense; but he was willing to sacrifice his wife, and she went, giving as her excuse for taking "that Margrave girl's bait," that she was doing it in Evelyn's interest.
the act of giving
From this reading The general was too old for such nonsense; but he was willing to sacrifice his wife, and she went, giving as her excuse for taking "that Margrave girl's bait," that she was doing it in Evelyn's interest.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The general was too old for such nonsense; but he was willing to sacrifice his wife, and she went, giving as her excuse for taking "that Margrave girl's bait," that she was doing it in Evelyn's interest.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The general was too old for such nonsense; but he was willing to sacrifice his wife, and she went, giving as her excuse for taking "that Margrave girl's bait," that she was doing it in Evelyn's interest.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading For this reason Mabel had thought it wise to ask Mrs. Whipple, whom she wished to impress; and as she liked to surprise her fellow citizens, it was worth while in this instance to yield something to the _convenances_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
an occurrence of something
From this reading For this reason Mabel had thought it wise to ask Mrs. Whipple, whom she wished to impress; and as she liked to surprise her fellow citizens, it was worth while in this instance to yield something to the _convenances_.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The general was too old for such nonsense; but he was willing to sacrifice his wife, and she went, giving as her excuse for taking "that Margrave girl's bait," that she was doing it in Evelyn's interest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The coach rolled with loud yodeling to the Porter door, where there was much laughing and bantering as the guests settled into their places.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For this reason Mabel had thought it wise to ask Mrs. Whipple, whom she wished to impress; and as she liked to surprise her fellow citizens, it was worth while in this instance to yield something to the _convenances_.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading The coach rolled with loud yodeling to the Porter door, where there was much laughing and bantering as the guests settled into their places.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading For this reason Mabel had thought it wise to ask Mrs. Whipple, whom she wished to impress; and as she liked to surprise her fellow citizens, it was worth while in this instance to yield something to the _convenances_.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading The coach rolled with loud yodeling to the Porter door, where there was much laughing and bantering as the guests settled into their places.
Mabel
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From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
MargravenounUS /ˈmɑːrɡreɪv/
the military governor of a frontier province in medieval Germany
From this reading The general was too old for such nonsense; but he was willing to sacrifice his wife, and she went, giving as her excuse for taking "that Margrave girl's bait," that she was doing it in Evelyn's interest.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading For this reason Mabel had thought it wise to ask Mrs. Whipple, whom she wished to impress; and as she liked to surprise her fellow citizens, it was worth while in this instance to yield something to the _convenances_.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The coach rolled with loud yodeling to the Porter door, where there was much laughing and bantering as the guests settled into their places.
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading The general was too old for such nonsense; but he was willing to sacrifice his wife, and she went, giving as her excuse for taking "that Margrave girl's bait," that she was doing it in Evelyn's interest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The general was too old for such nonsense; but he was willing to sacrifice his wife, and she went, giving as her excuse for taking "that Margrave girl's bait," that she was doing it in Evelyn's interest.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The coach rolled with loud yodeling to the Porter door, where there was much laughing and bantering as the guests settled into their places.
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading The coach rolled with loud yodeling to the Porter door, where there was much laughing and bantering as the guests settled into their places.
Raridan
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From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For this reason Mabel had thought it wise to ask Mrs. Whipple, whom she wished to impress; and as she liked to surprise her fellow citizens, it was worth while in this instance to yield something to the _convenances_.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Chaperons were tolerated but not required in Clarkson.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading The coach rolled with loud yodeling to the Porter door, where there was much laughing and bantering as the guests settled into their places.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading The general was too old for such nonsense; but he was willing to sacrifice his wife, and she went, giving as her excuse for taking "that Margrave girl's bait," that she was doing it in Evelyn's interest.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The coach rolled with loud yodeling to the Porter door, where there was much laughing and bantering as the guests settled into their places.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading For this reason Mabel had thought it wise to ask Mrs. Whipple, whom she wished to impress; and as she liked to surprise her fellow citizens, it was worth while in this instance to yield something to the _convenances_.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The general was too old for such nonsense; but he was willing to sacrifice his wife, and she went, giving as her excuse for taking "that Margrave girl's bait," that she was doing it in Evelyn's interest.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading For this reason Mabel had thought it wise to ask Mrs. Whipple, whom she wished to impress; and as she liked to surprise her fellow citizens, it was worth while in this instance to yield something to the _convenances_.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The general was too old for such nonsense; but he was willing to sacrifice his wife, and she went, giving as her excuse for taking "that Margrave girl's bait," that she was doing it in Evelyn's interest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The coach rolled with loud yodeling to the Porter door, where there was much laughing and bantering as the guests settled into their places.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The coach rolled with loud yodeling to the Porter door, where there was much laughing and bantering as the guests settled into their places.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this reason Mabel had thought it wise to ask Mrs. Whipple, whom she wished to impress; and as she liked to surprise her fellow citizens, it was worth while in this instance to yield something to the _convenances_.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For this reason Mabel had thought it wise to ask Mrs. Whipple, whom she wished to impress; and as she liked to surprise her fellow citizens, it was worth while in this instance to yield something to the _convenances_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
toleratedverbUS /ˈtɑːləreɪtɪd/
past form of “tolerate” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Chaperons were tolerated but not required in Clarkson.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The general was too old for such nonsense; but he was willing to sacrifice his wife, and she went, giving as her excuse for taking "that Margrave girl's bait," that she was doing it in Evelyn's interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The general was too old for such nonsense; but he was willing to sacrifice his wife, and she went, giving as her excuse for taking "that Margrave girl's bait," that she was doing it in Evelyn's interest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Chaperons were tolerated but not required in Clarkson.
Wheaton
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From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
in or at the place that
From this reading The coach rolled with loud yodeling to the Porter door, where there was much laughing and bantering as the guests settled into their places.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For this reason Mabel had thought it wise to ask Mrs. Whipple, whom she wished to impress; and as she liked to surprise her fellow citizens, it was worth while in this instance to yield something to the _convenances_.
Whipple
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From this reading For this reason Mabel had thought it wise to ask Mrs. Whipple, whom she wished to impress; and as she liked to surprise her fellow citizens, it was worth while in this instance to yield something to the _convenances_.
which person or people
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The general was too old for such nonsense; but he was willing to sacrifice his wife, and she went, giving as her excuse for taking "that Margrave girl's bait," that she was doing it in Evelyn's interest.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading The general was too old for such nonsense; but he was willing to sacrifice his wife, and she went, giving as her excuse for taking "that Margrave girl's bait," that she was doing it in Evelyn's interest.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading For this reason Mabel had thought it wise to ask Mrs. Whipple, whom she wished to impress; and as she liked to surprise her fellow citizens, it was worth while in this instance to yield something to the _convenances_.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AT THE COUNTRY CLUB To show that she was not limited to her own particular set in her choice of guests, Mabel had asked Raridan, whom she wished to know better, and Wheaton, who had danced with her at the carnival ball, to be of her party.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading For this reason Mabel had thought it wise to ask Mrs. Whipple, whom she wished to impress; and as she liked to surprise her fellow citizens, it was worth while in this instance to yield something to the _convenances_.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading For this reason Mabel had thought it wise to ask Mrs. Whipple, whom she wished to impress; and as she liked to surprise her fellow citizens, it was worth while in this instance to yield something to the _convenances_.
yodelingnounUS /ˈjoʊdəlɪŋ/
singing by changing back and forth between the chest voice and a falsetto
From this reading The coach rolled with loud yodeling to the Porter door, where there was much laughing and bantering as the guests settled into their places.
