the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The introduction of Miss Wetheral produced an immense sensation in Wetheral Castle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet, the occasion was melancholy, and ill-suited to be the chosen hour to launch youth and beauty upon the ocean of life.
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading How great was her pride of heart, her smile of triumph, as she gazed upon Anna Maria in her gay apparel, preparing for her first _entrée_ into public!
apparelnounUS /əˈpærəl/
clothing in general
From this reading How great was her pride of heart, her smile of triumph, as she gazed upon Anna Maria in her gay apparel, preparing for her first _entrée_ into public!
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Nothing could exceed Lady Wetheral's delight in the confusion of selecting becoming articles of dress.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading How great was her pride of heart, her smile of triumph, as she gazed upon Anna Maria in her gay apparel, preparing for her first _entrée_ into public!
assize-ball
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From this reading It was at an assize-ball, at Shrewsbury, then the metropolis of the north midland counties, where Miss Wetheral burst upon the astonished sight.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading It was at an assize-ball, at Shrewsbury, then the metropolis of the north midland counties, where Miss Wetheral burst upon the astonished sight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was at an assize-ball, at Shrewsbury, then the metropolis of the north midland counties, where Miss Wetheral burst upon the astonished sight.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yet, the occasion was melancholy, and ill-suited to be the chosen hour to launch youth and beauty upon the ocean of life.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Yet, the occasion was melancholy, and ill-suited to be the chosen hour to launch youth and beauty upon the ocean of life.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Nothing could exceed Lady Wetheral's delight in the confusion of selecting becoming articles of dress.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading It was at an assize-ball, at Shrewsbury, then the metropolis of the north midland counties, where Miss Wetheral burst upon the astonished sight.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The introduction of Miss Wetheral produced an immense sensation in Wetheral Castle.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Yet, the occasion was melancholy, and ill-suited to be the chosen hour to launch youth and beauty upon the ocean of life.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Nothing could exceed Lady Wetheral's delight in the confusion of selecting becoming articles of dress.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing could exceed Lady Wetheral's delight in the confusion of selecting becoming articles of dress.
countiesnounUS /ˈkaʊntiz/
plural of “county” — (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading It was at an assize-ball, at Shrewsbury, then the metropolis of the north midland counties, where Miss Wetheral burst upon the astonished sight.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Nothing could exceed Lady Wetheral's delight in the confusion of selecting becoming articles of dress.
put on clothes
From this reading Nothing could exceed Lady Wetheral's delight in the confusion of selecting becoming articles of dress.
entrée
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From this reading How great was her pride of heart, her smile of triumph, as she gazed upon Anna Maria in her gay apparel, preparing for her first _entrée_ into public!
exceedverbUS /ɪkˈsiːd/
be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading Nothing could exceed Lady Wetheral's delight in the confusion of selecting becoming articles of dress.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading How great was her pride of heart, her smile of triumph, as she gazed upon Anna Maria in her gay apparel, preparing for her first _entrée_ into public!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading How great was her pride of heart, her smile of triumph, as she gazed upon Anna Maria in her gay apparel, preparing for her first _entrée_ into public!
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading How great was her pride of heart, her smile of triumph, as she gazed upon Anna Maria in her gay apparel, preparing for her first _entrée_ into public!
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading How great was her pride of heart, her smile of triumph, as she gazed upon Anna Maria in her gay apparel, preparing for her first _entrée_ into public!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading How great was her pride of heart, her smile of triumph, as she gazed upon Anna Maria in her gay apparel, preparing for her first _entrée_ into public!
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading How great was her pride of heart, her smile of triumph, as she gazed upon Anna Maria in her gay apparel, preparing for her first _entrée_ into public!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading How great was her pride of heart, her smile of triumph, as she gazed upon Anna Maria in her gay apparel, preparing for her first _entrée_ into public!
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Yet, the occasion was melancholy, and ill-suited to be the chosen hour to launch youth and beauty upon the ocean of life.
How
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From this reading How great was her pride of heart, her smile of triumph, as she gazed upon Anna Maria in her gay apparel, preparing for her first _entrée_ into public!
ill-suited
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From this reading Yet, the occasion was melancholy, and ill-suited to be the chosen hour to launch youth and beauty upon the ocean of life.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The introduction of Miss Wetheral produced an immense sensation in Wetheral Castle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The introduction of Miss Wetheral produced an immense sensation in Wetheral Castle.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading How great was her pride of heart, her smile of triumph, as she gazed upon Anna Maria in her gay apparel, preparing for her first _entrée_ into public!
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading The introduction of Miss Wetheral produced an immense sensation in Wetheral Castle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was at an assize-ball, at Shrewsbury, then the metropolis of the north midland counties, where Miss Wetheral burst upon the astonished sight.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Nothing could exceed Lady Wetheral's delight in the confusion of selecting becoming articles of dress.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading Yet, the occasion was melancholy, and ill-suited to be the chosen hour to launch youth and beauty upon the ocean of life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Yet, the occasion was melancholy, and ill-suited to be the chosen hour to launch youth and beauty upon the ocean of life.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading How great was her pride of heart, her smile of triumph, as she gazed upon Anna Maria in her gay apparel, preparing for her first _entrée_ into public!
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Yet, the occasion was melancholy, and ill-suited to be the chosen hour to launch youth and beauty upon the ocean of life.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It was at an assize-ball, at Shrewsbury, then the metropolis of the north midland counties, where Miss Wetheral burst upon the astonished sight.
midlandnounUS /ˈmɪdlænd/
a town in west central Texas
From this reading It was at an assize-ball, at Shrewsbury, then the metropolis of the north midland counties, where Miss Wetheral burst upon the astonished sight.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The introduction of Miss Wetheral produced an immense sensation in Wetheral Castle.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It was at an assize-ball, at Shrewsbury, then the metropolis of the north midland counties, where Miss Wetheral burst upon the astonished sight.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing could exceed Lady Wetheral's delight in the confusion of selecting becoming articles of dress.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Yet, the occasion was melancholy, and ill-suited to be the chosen hour to launch youth and beauty upon the ocean of life.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Yet, the occasion was melancholy, and ill-suited to be the chosen hour to launch youth and beauty upon the ocean of life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The introduction of Miss Wetheral produced an immense sensation in Wetheral Castle.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading How great was her pride of heart, her smile of triumph, as she gazed upon Anna Maria in her gay apparel, preparing for her first _entrée_ into public!
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading How great was her pride of heart, her smile of triumph, as she gazed upon Anna Maria in her gay apparel, preparing for her first _entrée_ into public!
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The introduction of Miss Wetheral produced an immense sensation in Wetheral Castle.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading How great was her pride of heart, her smile of triumph, as she gazed upon Anna Maria in her gay apparel, preparing for her first _entrée_ into public!
selectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Nothing could exceed Lady Wetheral's delight in the confusion of selecting becoming articles of dress.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The introduction of Miss Wetheral produced an immense sensation in Wetheral Castle.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How great was her pride of heart, her smile of triumph, as she gazed upon Anna Maria in her gay apparel, preparing for her first _entrée_ into public!
Shrewsbury
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From this reading It was at an assize-ball, at Shrewsbury, then the metropolis of the north midland counties, where Miss Wetheral burst upon the astonished sight.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It was at an assize-ball, at Shrewsbury, then the metropolis of the north midland counties, where Miss Wetheral burst upon the astonished sight.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading How great was her pride of heart, her smile of triumph, as she gazed upon Anna Maria in her gay apparel, preparing for her first _entrée_ into public!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The introduction of Miss Wetheral produced an immense sensation in Wetheral Castle.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was at an assize-ball, at Shrewsbury, then the metropolis of the north midland counties, where Miss Wetheral burst upon the astonished sight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet, the occasion was melancholy, and ill-suited to be the chosen hour to launch youth and beauty upon the ocean of life.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading How great was her pride of heart, her smile of triumph, as she gazed upon Anna Maria in her gay apparel, preparing for her first _entrée_ into public!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading How great was her pride of heart, her smile of triumph, as she gazed upon Anna Maria in her gay apparel, preparing for her first _entrée_ into public!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How great was her pride of heart, her smile of triumph, as she gazed upon Anna Maria in her gay apparel, preparing for her first _entrée_ into public!
Wetheral
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From this reading The introduction of Miss Wetheral produced an immense sensation in Wetheral Castle.
Wetheral's
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From this reading Nothing could exceed Lady Wetheral's delight in the confusion of selecting becoming articles of dress.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was at an assize-ball, at Shrewsbury, then the metropolis of the north midland counties, where Miss Wetheral burst upon the astonished sight.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, the occasion was melancholy, and ill-suited to be the chosen hour to launch youth and beauty upon the ocean of life.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Yet, the occasion was melancholy, and ill-suited to be the chosen hour to launch youth and beauty upon the ocean of life.
