used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to the desires of the Ranch girls the entertainment was to be both a reception and dance, for the new home was large enough for both.
American-Italian
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From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Originally the idea had been to make it a kind of house-warming as well as a formal announcement of Jack's engagement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Originally the idea had been to make it a kind of house-warming as well as a formal announcement of Jack's engagement.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading But as Jack begged not to be made specially conspicuous in regard to the invitations, they were finally issued by Mr. and Mrs. Colter asking that their friends do them the honor of meeting Miss Katherine Winthrop, the Princess Colonna and her nephew, the Prince Giovanni Colonna, on a certain September evening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But as Jack begged not to be made specially conspicuous in regard to the invitations, they were finally issued by Mr. and Mrs. Colter asking that their friends do them the honor of meeting Miss Katherine Winthrop, the Princess Colonna and her nephew, the Prince Giovanni Colonna, on a certain September evening.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Originally the idea had been to make it a kind of house-warming as well as a formal announcement of Jack's engagement.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading But as Jack begged not to be made specially conspicuous in regard to the invitations, they were finally issued by Mr. and Mrs. Colter asking that their friends do them the honor of meeting Miss Katherine Winthrop, the Princess Colonna and her nephew, the Prince Giovanni Colonna, on a certain September evening.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
the two together, not just one
From this reading According to the desires of the Ranch girls the entertainment was to be both a reception and dance, for the new home was large enough for both.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as Jack begged not to be made specially conspicuous in regard to the invitations, they were finally issued by Mr. and Mrs. Colter asking that their friends do them the honor of meeting Miss Katherine Winthrop, the Princess Colonna and her nephew, the Prince Giovanni Colonna, on a certain September evening.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But as Jack begged not to be made specially conspicuous in regard to the invitations, they were finally issued by Mr. and Mrs. Colter asking that their friends do them the honor of meeting Miss Katherine Winthrop, the Princess Colonna and her nephew, the Prince Giovanni Colonna, on a certain September evening.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But as Jack begged not to be made specially conspicuous in regard to the invitations, they were finally issued by Mr. and Mrs. Colter asking that their friends do them the honor of meeting Miss Katherine Winthrop, the Princess Colonna and her nephew, the Prince Giovanni Colonna, on a certain September evening.
Colonna
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From this reading But as Jack begged not to be made specially conspicuous in regard to the invitations, they were finally issued by Mr. and Mrs. Colter asking that their friends do them the honor of meeting Miss Katherine Winthrop, the Princess Colonna and her nephew, the Prince Giovanni Colonna, on a certain September evening.
ColternounUS /ˈkoʊltər/
a sharp steel wedge that precedes the plow and cuts vertically through the soil
From this reading But as Jack begged not to be made specially conspicuous in regard to the invitations, they were finally issued by Mr. and Mrs. Colter asking that their friends do them the honor of meeting Miss Katherine Winthrop, the Princess Colonna and her nephew, the Prince Giovanni Colonna, on a certain September evening.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading For some time previous to the coming of their guests Ruth and the girls had planned giving a large evening party.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading But as Jack begged not to be made specially conspicuous in regard to the invitations, they were finally issued by Mr. and Mrs. Colter asking that their friends do them the honor of meeting Miss Katherine Winthrop, the Princess Colonna and her nephew, the Prince Giovanni Colonna, on a certain September evening.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading According to the desires of the Ranch girls the entertainment was to be both a reception and dance, for the new home was large enough for both.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading According to the desires of the Ranch girls the entertainment was to be both a reception and dance, for the new home was large enough for both.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But as Jack begged not to be made specially conspicuous in regard to the invitations, they were finally issued by Mr. and Mrs. Colter asking that their friends do them the honor of meeting Miss Katherine Winthrop, the Princess Colonna and her nephew, the Prince Giovanni Colonna, on a certain September evening.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Originally the idea had been to make it a kind of house-warming as well as a formal announcement of Jack's engagement.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading According to the desires of the Ranch girls the entertainment was to be both a reception and dance, for the new home was large enough for both.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading According to the desires of the Ranch girls the entertainment was to be both a reception and dance, for the new home was large enough for both.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading For some time previous to the coming of their guests Ruth and the girls had planned giving a large evening party.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading But as Jack begged not to be made specially conspicuous in regard to the invitations, they were finally issued by Mr. and Mrs. Colter asking that their friends do them the honor of meeting Miss Katherine Winthrop, the Princess Colonna and her nephew, the Prince Giovanni Colonna, on a certain September evening.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some time previous to the coming of their guests Ruth and the girls had planned giving a large evening party.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading Originally the idea had been to make it a kind of house-warming as well as a formal announcement of Jack's engagement.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But as Jack begged not to be made specially conspicuous in regard to the invitations, they were finally issued by Mr. and Mrs. Colter asking that their friends do them the honor of meeting Miss Katherine Winthrop, the Princess Colonna and her nephew, the Prince Giovanni Colonna, on a certain September evening.
Giovanni
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From this reading But as Jack begged not to be made specially conspicuous in regard to the invitations, they were finally issued by Mr. and Mrs. Colter asking that their friends do them the honor of meeting Miss Katherine Winthrop, the Princess Colonna and her nephew, the Prince Giovanni Colonna, on a certain September evening.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading For some time previous to the coming of their guests Ruth and the girls had planned giving a large evening party.
the act of giving
From this reading For some time previous to the coming of their guests Ruth and the girls had planned giving a large evening party.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading For some time previous to the coming of their guests Ruth and the girls had planned giving a large evening party.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For some time previous to the coming of their guests Ruth and the girls had planned giving a large evening party.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But as Jack begged not to be made specially conspicuous in regard to the invitations, they were finally issued by Mr. and Mrs. Colter asking that their friends do them the honor of meeting Miss Katherine Winthrop, the Princess Colonna and her nephew, the Prince Giovanni Colonna, on a certain September evening.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading According to the desires of the Ranch girls the entertainment was to be both a reception and dance, for the new home was large enough for both.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading But as Jack begged not to be made specially conspicuous in regard to the invitations, they were finally issued by Mr. and Mrs. Colter asking that their friends do them the honor of meeting Miss Katherine Winthrop, the Princess Colonna and her nephew, the Prince Giovanni Colonna, on a certain September evening.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
house-warming
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From this reading Originally the idea had been to make it a kind of house-warming as well as a formal announcement of Jack's engagement.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Originally the idea had been to make it a kind of house-warming as well as a formal announcement of Jack's engagement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading But as Jack begged not to be made specially conspicuous in regard to the invitations, they were finally issued by Mr. and Mrs. Colter asking that their friends do them the honor of meeting Miss Katherine Winthrop, the Princess Colonna and her nephew, the Prince Giovanni Colonna, on a certain September evening.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading But as Jack begged not to be made specially conspicuous in regard to the invitations, they were finally issued by Mr. and Mrs. Colter asking that their friends do them the honor of meeting Miss Katherine Winthrop, the Princess Colonna and her nephew, the Prince Giovanni Colonna, on a certain September evening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Originally the idea had been to make it a kind of house-warming as well as a formal announcement of Jack's engagement.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
a small worthless amount
From this reading But as Jack begged not to be made specially conspicuous in regard to the invitations, they were finally issued by Mr. and Mrs. Colter asking that their friends do them the honor of meeting Miss Katherine Winthrop, the Princess Colonna and her nephew, the Prince Giovanni Colonna, on a certain September evening.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Originally the idea had been to make it a kind of house-warming as well as a formal announcement of Jack's engagement.
Katherine
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From this reading But as Jack begged not to be made specially conspicuous in regard to the invitations, they were finally issued by Mr. and Mrs. Colter asking that their friends do them the honor of meeting Miss Katherine Winthrop, the Princess Colonna and her nephew, the Prince Giovanni Colonna, on a certain September evening.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Originally the idea had been to make it a kind of house-warming as well as a formal announcement of Jack's engagement.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For some time previous to the coming of their guests Ruth and the girls had planned giving a large evening party.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But as Jack begged not to be made specially conspicuous in regard to the invitations, they were finally issued by Mr. and Mrs. Colter asking that their friends do them the honor of meeting Miss Katherine Winthrop, the Princess Colonna and her nephew, the Prince Giovanni Colonna, on a certain September evening.
engage in
From this reading Originally the idea had been to make it a kind of house-warming as well as a formal announcement of Jack's engagement.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading But as Jack begged not to be made specially conspicuous in regard to the invitations, they were finally issued by Mr. and Mrs. Colter asking that their friends do them the honor of meeting Miss Katherine Winthrop, the Princess Colonna and her nephew, the Prince Giovanni Colonna, on a certain September evening.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading But as Jack begged not to be made specially conspicuous in regard to the invitations, they were finally issued by Mr. and Mrs. Colter asking that their friends do them the honor of meeting Miss Katherine Winthrop, the Princess Colonna and her nephew, the Prince Giovanni Colonna, on a certain September evening.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But as Jack begged not to be made specially conspicuous in regard to the invitations, they were finally issued by Mr. and Mrs. Colter asking that their friends do them the honor of meeting Miss Katherine Winthrop, the Princess Colonna and her nephew, the Prince Giovanni Colonna, on a certain September evening.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading But as Jack begged not to be made specially conspicuous in regard to the invitations, they were finally issued by Mr. and Mrs. Colter asking that their friends do them the honor of meeting Miss Katherine Winthrop, the Princess Colonna and her nephew, the Prince Giovanni Colonna, on a certain September evening.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading But as Jack begged not to be made specially conspicuous in regard to the invitations, they were finally issued by Mr. and Mrs. Colter asking that their friends do them the honor of meeting Miss Katherine Winthrop, the Princess Colonna and her nephew, the Prince Giovanni Colonna, on a certain September evening.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But as Jack begged not to be made specially conspicuous in regard to the invitations, they were finally issued by Mr. and Mrs. Colter asking that their friends do them the honor of meeting Miss Katherine Winthrop, the Princess Colonna and her nephew, the Prince Giovanni Colonna, on a certain September evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But as Jack begged not to be made specially conspicuous in regard to the invitations, they were finally issued by Mr. and Mrs. Colter asking that their friends do them the honor of meeting Miss Katherine Winthrop, the Princess Colonna and her nephew, the Prince Giovanni Colonna, on a certain September evening.
OriginallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading Originally the idea had been to make it a kind of house-warming as well as a formal announcement of Jack's engagement.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading For some time previous to the coming of their guests Ruth and the girls had planned giving a large evening party.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading For some time previous to the coming of their guests Ruth and the girls had planned giving a large evening party.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
radiusnounUS /ˈreɪdiəs/
the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
RainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading According to the desires of the Ranch girls the entertainment was to be both a reception and dance, for the new home was large enough for both.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading But as Jack begged not to be made specially conspicuous in regard to the invitations, they were finally issued by Mr. and Mrs. Colter asking that their friends do them the honor of meeting Miss Katherine Winthrop, the Princess Colonna and her nephew, the Prince Giovanni Colonna, on a certain September evening.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading For some time previous to the coming of their guests Ruth and the girls had planned giving a large evening party.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading But as Jack begged not to be made specially conspicuous in regard to the invitations, they were finally issued by Mr. and Mrs. Colter asking that their friends do them the honor of meeting Miss Katherine Winthrop, the Princess Colonna and her nephew, the Prince Giovanni Colonna, on a certain September evening.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading But as Jack begged not to be made specially conspicuous in regard to the invitations, they were finally issued by Mr. and Mrs. Colter asking that their friends do them the honor of meeting Miss Katherine Winthrop, the Princess Colonna and her nephew, the Prince Giovanni Colonna, on a certain September evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But as Jack begged not to be made specially conspicuous in regard to the invitations, they were finally issued by Mr. and Mrs. Colter asking that their friends do them the honor of meeting Miss Katherine Winthrop, the Princess Colonna and her nephew, the Prince Giovanni Colonna, on a certain September evening.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For some time previous to the coming of their guests Ruth and the girls had planned giving a large evening party.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For some time previous to the coming of their guests Ruth and the girls had planned giving a large evening party.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading According to the desires of the Ranch girls the entertainment was to be both a reception and dance, for the new home was large enough for both.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Originally the idea had been to make it a kind of house-warming as well as a formal announcement of Jack's engagement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
Winthrop
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But as Jack begged not to be made specially conspicuous in regard to the invitations, they were finally issued by Mr. and Mrs. Colter asking that their friends do them the honor of meeting Miss Katherine Winthrop, the Princess Colonna and her nephew, the Prince Giovanni Colonna, on a certain September evening.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
WyomingnounUS /ˌwaɪˈoʊmɪŋ/
a state in the western United States; mountainous in the west and north with the Great Plains in the east
From this reading A PARTY AT THE NEW HOUSE THE society people in that part of Wyoming within the radius of the Rainbow Ranch were deeply interested and some of them a good deal excited over the fact that an American-Italian Princess and an Italian Prince were being entertained in their midst.
