adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pauline, on being introduced to Mrs. Coleman, made a profound curtsey, which Mrs. Coleman returned by an inclination of her head, as if she consented to recognise Pauline, but to go no further.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading TEA À LA MODE SUNDAY afternoon came.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mrs. Coleman, although it was Sunday, was very busy.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Pauline, on being introduced to Mrs. Coleman, made a profound curtsey, which Mrs. Coleman returned by an inclination of her head, as if she consented to recognise Pauline, but to go no further.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Pauline, on being introduced to Mrs. Coleman, made a profound curtsey, which Mrs. Coleman returned by an inclination of her head, as if she consented to recognise Pauline, but to go no further.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tea was served early, as chapel began at half-past six.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Tea was served early, as chapel began at half-past six.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Pauline, on being introduced to Mrs. Coleman, made a profound curtsey, which Mrs. Coleman returned by an inclination of her head, as if she consented to recognise Pauline, but to go no further.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Mrs. Coleman, although it was Sunday, was very busy.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Pauline, on being introduced to Mrs. Coleman, made a profound curtsey, which Mrs. Coleman returned by an inclination of her head, as if she consented to recognise Pauline, but to go no further.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Pauline, on being introduced to Mrs. Coleman, made a profound curtsey, which Mrs. Coleman returned by an inclination of her head, as if she consented to recognise Pauline, but to go no further.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading TEA À LA MODE SUNDAY afternoon came.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading Tea was served early, as chapel began at half-past six.
Coleman
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From this reading Pauline, on being introduced to Mrs. Coleman, made a profound curtsey, which Mrs. Coleman returned by an inclination of her head, as if she consented to recognise Pauline, but to go no further.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading Pauline, on being introduced to Mrs. Coleman, made a profound curtsey, which Mrs. Coleman returned by an inclination of her head, as if she consented to recognise Pauline, but to go no further.
curtseynoun
bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women
From this reading Pauline, on being introduced to Mrs. Coleman, made a profound curtsey, which Mrs. Coleman returned by an inclination of her head, as if she consented to recognise Pauline, but to go no further.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Tea was served early, as chapel began at half-past six.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Pauline, on being introduced to Mrs. Coleman, made a profound curtsey, which Mrs. Coleman returned by an inclination of her head, as if she consented to recognise Pauline, but to go no further.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Pauline, on being introduced to Mrs. Coleman, made a profound curtsey, which Mrs. Coleman returned by an inclination of her head, as if she consented to recognise Pauline, but to go no further.
half-past
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From this reading Tea was served early, as chapel began at half-past six.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Pauline, on being introduced to Mrs. Coleman, made a profound curtsey, which Mrs. Coleman returned by an inclination of her head, as if she consented to recognise Pauline, but to go no further.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Pauline, on being introduced to Mrs. Coleman, made a profound curtsey, which Mrs. Coleman returned by an inclination of her head, as if she consented to recognise Pauline, but to go no further.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Pauline, on being introduced to Mrs. Coleman, made a profound curtsey, which Mrs. Coleman returned by an inclination of her head, as if she consented to recognise Pauline, but to go no further.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Pauline, on being introduced to Mrs. Coleman, made a profound curtsey, which Mrs. Coleman returned by an inclination of her head, as if she consented to recognise Pauline, but to go no further.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Pauline, on being introduced to Mrs. Coleman, made a profound curtsey, which Mrs. Coleman returned by an inclination of her head, as if she consented to recognise Pauline, but to go no further.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the strangest party.
LAnounUS /lɑː/
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading TEA À LA MODE SUNDAY afternoon came.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Pauline, on being introduced to Mrs. Coleman, made a profound curtsey, which Mrs. Coleman returned by an inclination of her head, as if she consented to recognise Pauline, but to go no further.
MODEnounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading TEA À LA MODE SUNDAY afternoon came.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Pauline, on being introduced to Mrs. Coleman, made a profound curtsey, which Mrs. Coleman returned by an inclination of her head, as if she consented to recognise Pauline, but to go no further.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Pauline, on being introduced to Mrs. Coleman, made a profound curtsey, which Mrs. Coleman returned by an inclination of her head, as if she consented to recognise Pauline, but to go no further.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pauline, on being introduced to Mrs. Coleman, made a profound curtsey, which Mrs. Coleman returned by an inclination of her head, as if she consented to recognise Pauline, but to go no further.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pauline, on being introduced to Mrs. Coleman, made a profound curtsey, which Mrs. Coleman returned by an inclination of her head, as if she consented to recognise Pauline, but to go no further.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was the strangest party.
PaulineadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
From this reading Pauline, on being introduced to Mrs. Coleman, made a profound curtsey, which Mrs. Coleman returned by an inclination of her head, as if she consented to recognise Pauline, but to go no further.
profoundadjectiveUS /proʊˈfaʊnd/
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading Pauline, on being introduced to Mrs. Coleman, made a profound curtsey, which Mrs. Coleman returned by an inclination of her head, as if she consented to recognise Pauline, but to go no further.
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading Pauline, on being introduced to Mrs. Coleman, made a profound curtsey, which Mrs. Coleman returned by an inclination of her head, as if she consented to recognise Pauline, but to go no further.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Pauline, on being introduced to Mrs. Coleman, made a profound curtsey, which Mrs. Coleman returned by an inclination of her head, as if she consented to recognise Pauline, but to go no further.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Tea was served early, as chapel began at half-past six.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pauline, on being introduced to Mrs. Coleman, made a profound curtsey, which Mrs. Coleman returned by an inclination of her head, as if she consented to recognise Pauline, but to go no further.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Tea was served early, as chapel began at half-past six.
strangestadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪndʒɪst/
superlative of “strange” — being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It was the strangest party.
SUNDAYnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading TEA À LA MODE SUNDAY afternoon came.
TEAnounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading TEA À LA MODE SUNDAY afternoon came.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the strangest party.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pauline, on being introduced to Mrs. Coleman, made a profound curtsey, which Mrs. Coleman returned by an inclination of her head, as if she consented to recognise Pauline, but to go no further.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Mrs. Coleman, although it was Sunday, was very busy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the strangest party.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Pauline, on being introduced to Mrs. Coleman, made a profound curtsey, which Mrs. Coleman returned by an inclination of her head, as if she consented to recognise Pauline, but to go no further.
À
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From this reading TEA À LA MODE SUNDAY afternoon came.
