used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OGDEN looked complaisantly about the theater as the lights were turned up, and a gentle sigh of content escaped her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading OGDEN looked complaisantly about the theater as the lights were turned up, and a gentle sigh of content escaped her.
adverseadjectiveUS /ædˈvɜːrs/
contrary to your interests or welfare
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was not adverse to receiving the _entrée_ to exclusive homes by indirect means, if no better obtained, and she felt that her winter in Washington had not been misspent energy, and that some day she might hope to be a Personage.
anew
From this reading No other box party presented a more distinguished appearance than hers, and again she heaved a sigh of content; inviting Ethel Ogden to spend the winter with her had indeed been a clever inspiration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OGDEN looked complaisantly about the theater as the lights were turned up, and a gentle sigh of content escaped her.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading No other box party presented a more distinguished appearance than hers, and again she heaved a sigh of content; inviting Ethel Ogden to spend the winter with her had indeed been a clever inspiration.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OGDEN looked complaisantly about the theater as the lights were turned up, and a gentle sigh of content escaped her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was not adverse to receiving the _entrée_ to exclusive homes by indirect means, if no better obtained, and she felt that her winter in Washington had not been misspent energy, and that some day she might hope to be a Personage.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The girl’s beauty and lovable character had won her place and popularity in Washington’s cosmopolitan society, and Mrs. Ogden’s card tray was the richer by her presence in their house.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No other box party presented a more distinguished appearance than hers, and again she heaved a sigh of content; inviting Ethel Ogden to spend the winter with her had indeed been a clever inspiration.
(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 Mrs. Ogden was not adverse to receiving the _entrée_ to exclusive homes by indirect means, if no better obtained, and she felt that her winter in Washington had not been misspent energy, and that some day she might hope to be a Personage.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading No other box party presented a more distinguished appearance than hers, and again she heaved a sigh of content; inviting Ethel Ogden to spend the winter with her had indeed been a clever inspiration.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The girl’s beauty and lovable character had won her place and popularity in Washington’s cosmopolitan society, and Mrs. Ogden’s card tray was the richer by her presence in their house.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading The girl’s beauty and lovable character had won her place and popularity in Washington’s cosmopolitan society, and Mrs. Ogden’s card tray was the richer by her presence in their house.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The girl’s beauty and lovable character had won her place and popularity in Washington’s cosmopolitan society, and Mrs. Ogden’s card tray was the richer by her presence in their house.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading No other box party presented a more distinguished appearance than hers, and again she heaved a sigh of content; inviting Ethel Ogden to spend the winter with her had indeed been a clever inspiration.
complaisantly
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From this reading OGDEN looked complaisantly about the theater as the lights were turned up, and a gentle sigh of content escaped her.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading OGDEN looked complaisantly about the theater as the lights were turned up, and a gentle sigh of content escaped her.
cosmopolitanadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːzməˈpɑːlətən/
growing or occurring in many parts of the world
From this reading The girl’s beauty and lovable character had won her place and popularity in Washington’s cosmopolitan society, and Mrs. Ogden’s card tray was the richer by her presence in their house.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was not adverse to receiving the _entrée_ to exclusive homes by indirect means, if no better obtained, and she felt that her winter in Washington had not been misspent energy, and that some day she might hope to be a Personage.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading No other box party presented a more distinguished appearance than hers, and again she heaved a sigh of content; inviting Ethel Ogden to spend the winter with her had indeed been a clever inspiration.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was not adverse to receiving the _entrée_ to exclusive homes by indirect means, if no better obtained, and she felt that her winter in Washington had not been misspent energy, and that some day she might hope to be a Personage.
entrée
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From this reading Mrs. Ogden was not adverse to receiving the _entrée_ to exclusive homes by indirect means, if no better obtained, and she felt that her winter in Washington had not been misspent energy, and that some day she might hope to be a Personage.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading OGDEN looked complaisantly about the theater as the lights were turned up, and a gentle sigh of content escaped her.
Ethel
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From this reading No other box party presented a more distinguished appearance than hers, and again she heaved a sigh of content; inviting Ethel Ogden to spend the winter with her had indeed been a clever inspiration.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was not adverse to receiving the _entrée_ to exclusive homes by indirect means, if no better obtained, and she felt that her winter in Washington had not been misspent energy, and that some day she might hope to be a Personage.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was not adverse to receiving the _entrée_ to exclusive homes by indirect means, if no better obtained, and she felt that her winter in Washington had not been misspent energy, and that some day she might hope to be a Personage.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading OGDEN looked complaisantly about the theater as the lights were turned up, and a gentle sigh of content escaped her.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girl’s beauty and lovable character had won her place and popularity in Washington’s cosmopolitan society, and Mrs. Ogden’s card tray was the richer by her presence in their house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No other box party presented a more distinguished appearance than hers, and again she heaved a sigh of content; inviting Ethel Ogden to spend the winter with her had indeed been a clever inspiration.
heavedverbUS /hiːvd/
past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading No other box party presented a more distinguished appearance than hers, and again she heaved a sigh of content; inviting Ethel Ogden to spend the winter with her had indeed been a clever inspiration.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading OGDEN looked complaisantly about the theater as the lights were turned up, and a gentle sigh of content escaped her.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading No other box party presented a more distinguished appearance than hers, and again she heaved a sigh of content; inviting Ethel Ogden to spend the winter with her had indeed been a clever inspiration.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was not adverse to receiving the _entrée_ to exclusive homes by indirect means, if no better obtained, and she felt that her winter in Washington had not been misspent energy, and that some day she might hope to be a Personage.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was not adverse to receiving the _entrée_ to exclusive homes by indirect means, if no better obtained, and she felt that her winter in Washington had not been misspent energy, and that some day she might hope to be a Personage.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The girl’s beauty and lovable character had won her place and popularity in Washington’s cosmopolitan society, and Mrs. Ogden’s card tray was the richer by her presence in their house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was not adverse to receiving the _entrée_ to exclusive homes by indirect means, if no better obtained, and she felt that her winter in Washington had not been misspent energy, and that some day she might hope to be a Personage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The girl’s beauty and lovable character had won her place and popularity in Washington’s cosmopolitan society, and Mrs. Ogden’s card tray was the richer by her presence in their house.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading No other box party presented a more distinguished appearance than hers, and again she heaved a sigh of content; inviting Ethel Ogden to spend the winter with her had indeed been a clever inspiration.
indirectadjectiveUS /ˌɪndərˈekt/
having intervening factors or persons or influences
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was not adverse to receiving the _entrée_ to exclusive homes by indirect means, if no better obtained, and she felt that her winter in Washington had not been misspent energy, and that some day she might hope to be a Personage.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading No other box party presented a more distinguished appearance than hers, and again she heaved a sigh of content; inviting Ethel Ogden to spend the winter with her had indeed been a clever inspiration.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading No other box party presented a more distinguished appearance than hers, and again she heaved a sigh of content; inviting Ethel Ogden to spend the winter with her had indeed been a clever inspiration.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading OGDEN looked complaisantly about the theater as the lights were turned up, and a gentle sigh of content escaped her.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading OGDEN looked complaisantly about the theater as the lights were turned up, and a gentle sigh of content escaped her.
lovableadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvəbəl/
having characteristics that attract love or affection
From this reading The girl’s beauty and lovable character had won her place and popularity in Washington’s cosmopolitan society, and Mrs. Ogden’s card tray was the richer by her presence in their house.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was not adverse to receiving the _entrée_ to exclusive homes by indirect means, if no better obtained, and she felt that her winter in Washington had not been misspent energy, and that some day she might hope to be a Personage.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was not adverse to receiving the _entrée_ to exclusive homes by indirect means, if no better obtained, and she felt that her winter in Washington had not been misspent energy, and that some day she might hope to be a Personage.
misspentverbUS /mɪsˈspent/
inflected form of “misspend” — spend time badly or unwisely
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was not adverse to receiving the _entrée_ to exclusive homes by indirect means, if no better obtained, and she felt that her winter in Washington had not been misspent energy, and that some day she might hope to be a Personage.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No other box party presented a more distinguished appearance than hers, and again she heaved a sigh of content; inviting Ethel Ogden to spend the winter with her had indeed been a clever inspiration.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE WHISPER MRS.
not any; not one
From this reading No other box party presented a more distinguished appearance than hers, and again she heaved a sigh of content; inviting Ethel Ogden to spend the winter with her had indeed been a clever inspiration.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was not adverse to receiving the _entrée_ to exclusive homes by indirect means, if no better obtained, and she felt that her winter in Washington had not been misspent energy, and that some day she might hope to be a Personage.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was not adverse to receiving the _entrée_ to exclusive homes by indirect means, if no better obtained, and she felt that her winter in Washington had not been misspent energy, and that some day she might hope to be a Personage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OGDEN looked complaisantly about the theater as the lights were turned up, and a gentle sigh of content escaped her.
OGDENnounUS /ˈɑːɡdən/
English psychologist who collaborated with I. A. Richards in designing Basic English (1889-1957)
From this reading OGDEN looked complaisantly about the theater as the lights were turned up, and a gentle sigh of content escaped her.
Ogden'snounUS /ˈɑːɡdənz/
possessive form of “ogden” — English psychologist who collaborated with I. A. Richards in designing Basic English (1889-1957)
From this reading The girl’s beauty and lovable character had won her place and popularity in Washington’s cosmopolitan society, and Mrs. Ogden’s card tray was the richer by her presence in their house.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading No other box party presented a more distinguished appearance than hers, and again she heaved a sigh of content; inviting Ethel Ogden to spend the winter with her had indeed been a clever inspiration.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading No other box party presented a more distinguished appearance than hers, and again she heaved a sigh of content; inviting Ethel Ogden to spend the winter with her had indeed been a clever inspiration.
Personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was not adverse to receiving the _entrée_ to exclusive homes by indirect means, if no better obtained, and she felt that her winter in Washington had not been misspent energy, and that some day she might hope to be a Personage.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The girl’s beauty and lovable character had won her place and popularity in Washington’s cosmopolitan society, and Mrs. Ogden’s card tray was the richer by her presence in their house.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading The girl’s beauty and lovable character had won her place and popularity in Washington’s cosmopolitan society, and Mrs. Ogden’s card tray was the richer by her presence in their house.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The girl’s beauty and lovable character had won her place and popularity in Washington’s cosmopolitan society, and Mrs. Ogden’s card tray was the richer by her presence in their house.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading No other box party presented a more distinguished appearance than hers, and again she heaved a sigh of content; inviting Ethel Ogden to spend the winter with her had indeed been a clever inspiration.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was not adverse to receiving the _entrée_ to exclusive homes by indirect means, if no better obtained, and she felt that her winter in Washington had not been misspent energy, and that some day she might hope to be a Personage.
richeradjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃər/
comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading The girl’s beauty and lovable character had won her place and popularity in Washington’s cosmopolitan society, and Mrs. Ogden’s card tray was the richer by her presence in their house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No other box party presented a more distinguished appearance than hers, and again she heaved a sigh of content; inviting Ethel Ogden to spend the winter with her had indeed been a clever inspiration.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading OGDEN looked complaisantly about the theater as the lights were turned up, and a gentle sigh of content escaped her.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The girl’s beauty and lovable character had won her place and popularity in Washington’s cosmopolitan society, and Mrs. Ogden’s card tray was the richer by her presence in their house.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was not adverse to receiving the _entrée_ to exclusive homes by indirect means, if no better obtained, and she felt that her winter in Washington had not been misspent energy, and that some day she might hope to be a Personage.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading No other box party presented a more distinguished appearance than hers, and again she heaved a sigh of content; inviting Ethel Ogden to spend the winter with her had indeed been a clever inspiration.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No other box party presented a more distinguished appearance than hers, and again she heaved a sigh of content; inviting Ethel Ogden to spend the winter with her had indeed been a clever inspiration.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was not adverse to receiving the _entrée_ to exclusive homes by indirect means, if no better obtained, and she felt that her winter in Washington had not been misspent energy, and that some day she might hope to be a Personage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WHISPER MRS.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading OGDEN looked complaisantly about the theater as the lights were turned up, and a gentle sigh of content escaped her.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The girl’s beauty and lovable character had won her place and popularity in Washington’s cosmopolitan society, and Mrs. Ogden’s card tray was the richer by her presence in their house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No other box party presented a more distinguished appearance than hers, and again she heaved a sigh of content; inviting Ethel Ogden to spend the winter with her had indeed been a clever inspiration.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading The girl’s beauty and lovable character had won her place and popularity in Washington’s cosmopolitan society, and Mrs. Ogden’s card tray was the richer by her presence in their house.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading OGDEN looked complaisantly about the theater as the lights were turned up, and a gentle sigh of content escaped her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading OGDEN looked complaisantly about the theater as the lights were turned up, and a gentle sigh of content escaped her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The girl’s beauty and lovable character had won her place and popularity in Washington’s cosmopolitan society, and Mrs. Ogden’s card tray was the richer by her presence in their house.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was not adverse to receiving the _entrée_ to exclusive homes by indirect means, if no better obtained, and she felt that her winter in Washington had not been misspent energy, and that some day she might hope to be a Personage.
Washington'snounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtənz/
possessive form of “washington” — the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading The girl’s beauty and lovable character had won her place and popularity in Washington’s cosmopolitan society, and Mrs. Ogden’s card tray was the richer by her presence in their house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading OGDEN looked complaisantly about the theater as the lights were turned up, and a gentle sigh of content escaped her.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading THE WHISPER MRS.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading No other box party presented a more distinguished appearance than hers, and again she heaved a sigh of content; inviting Ethel Ogden to spend the winter with her had indeed been a clever inspiration.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No other box party presented a more distinguished appearance than hers, and again she heaved a sigh of content; inviting Ethel Ogden to spend the winter with her had indeed been a clever inspiration.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading The girl’s beauty and lovable character had won her place and popularity in Washington’s cosmopolitan society, and Mrs. Ogden’s card tray was the richer by her presence in their house.
