adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DINNER at the Rigi Kulm on a Saturday evening was not merely a meal.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading It was, in addition, or chiefly, a great social function and a gown contest The band was playing.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading As each matron or girl made her appearance in the vast dining-room the female boarders already seated would look her over with feverish interest, comparing her gown and diamonds with their own.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was, in addition, or chiefly, a great social function and a gown contest The band was playing.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading As each matron or girl made her appearance in the vast dining-room the female boarders already seated would look her over with feverish interest, comparing her gown and diamonds with their own.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading As the women came trooping in, arrayed for the exhibition, some timid, others brazenly self-confident, they seemed to be marching in time to the music, like so many chorus-girls tripping before a theater audience, or like a procession of model-girls at a style-display in a big department store.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As each matron or girl made her appearance in the vast dining-room the female boarders already seated would look her over with feverish interest, comparing her gown and diamonds with their own.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DINNER at the Rigi Kulm on a Saturday evening was not merely a meal.
audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading As the women came trooping in, arrayed for the exhibition, some timid, others brazenly self-confident, they seemed to be marching in time to the music, like so many chorus-girls tripping before a theater audience, or like a procession of model-girls at a style-display in a big department store.
bandnounUS /bænd/
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading It was, in addition, or chiefly, a great social function and a gown contest The band was playing.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As the women came trooping in, arrayed for the exhibition, some timid, others brazenly self-confident, they seemed to be marching in time to the music, like so many chorus-girls tripping before a theater audience, or like a procession of model-girls at a style-display in a big department store.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As the women came trooping in, arrayed for the exhibition, some timid, others brazenly self-confident, they seemed to be marching in time to the music, like so many chorus-girls tripping before a theater audience, or like a procession of model-girls at a style-display in a big department store.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As the women came trooping in, arrayed for the exhibition, some timid, others brazenly self-confident, they seemed to be marching in time to the music, like so many chorus-girls tripping before a theater audience, or like a procession of model-girls at a style-display in a big department store.
boardersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house
From this reading As each matron or girl made her appearance in the vast dining-room the female boarders already seated would look her over with feverish interest, comparing her gown and diamonds with their own.
brazenlyadverbUS /ˈbreɪzənli/
in a brazen manner
From this reading As the women came trooping in, arrayed for the exhibition, some timid, others brazenly self-confident, they seemed to be marching in time to the music, like so many chorus-girls tripping before a theater audience, or like a procession of model-girls at a style-display in a big department store.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As the women came trooping in, arrayed for the exhibition, some timid, others brazenly self-confident, they seemed to be marching in time to the music, like so many chorus-girls tripping before a theater audience, or like a procession of model-girls at a style-display in a big department store.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading It was, in addition, or chiefly, a great social function and a gown contest The band was playing.
chorus-girls
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From this reading As the women came trooping in, arrayed for the exhibition, some timid, others brazenly self-confident, they seemed to be marching in time to the music, like so many chorus-girls tripping before a theater audience, or like a procession of model-girls at a style-display in a big department store.
comparingnounUS /kəmˈperɪŋ/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading As each matron or girl made her appearance in the vast dining-room the female boarders already seated would look her over with feverish interest, comparing her gown and diamonds with their own.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading It was, in addition, or chiefly, a great social function and a gown contest The band was playing.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading As the women came trooping in, arrayed for the exhibition, some timid, others brazenly self-confident, they seemed to be marching in time to the music, like so many chorus-girls tripping before a theater audience, or like a procession of model-girls at a style-display in a big department store.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading As each matron or girl made her appearance in the vast dining-room the female boarders already seated would look her over with feverish interest, comparing her gown and diamonds with their own.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading As each matron or girl made her appearance in the vast dining-room the female boarders already seated would look her over with feverish interest, comparing her gown and diamonds with their own.
DINNERnounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading DINNER at the Rigi Kulm on a Saturday evening was not merely a meal.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading It was as though it were especially for this parade of dresses and finery that the band was playing.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading As each matron or girl made her appearance in the vast dining-room the female boarders already seated would look her over with feverish interest, comparing her gown and diamonds with their own.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It was as though it were especially for this parade of dresses and finery that the band was playing.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading DINNER at the Rigi Kulm on a Saturday evening was not merely a meal.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading As the women came trooping in, arrayed for the exhibition, some timid, others brazenly self-confident, they seemed to be marching in time to the music, like so many chorus-girls tripping before a theater audience, or like a procession of model-girls at a style-display in a big department store.
femaleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːmeɪl/
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading As each matron or girl made her appearance in the vast dining-room the female boarders already seated would look her over with feverish interest, comparing her gown and diamonds with their own.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading As each matron or girl made her appearance in the vast dining-room the female boarders already seated would look her over with feverish interest, comparing her gown and diamonds with their own.
finerynounUS /ˈfaɪnəri/
elaborate or showy attire and accessories
From this reading It was as though it were especially for this parade of dresses and finery that the band was playing.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was as though it were especially for this parade of dresses and finery that the band was playing.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading It was, in addition, or chiefly, a great social function and a gown contest The band was playing.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading As each matron or girl made her appearance in the vast dining-room the female boarders already seated would look her over with feverish interest, comparing her gown and diamonds with their own.
gownnounUS /ɡaʊn/
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading It was, in addition, or chiefly, a great social function and a gown contest The band was playing.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was, in addition, or chiefly, a great social function and a gown contest The band was playing.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As each matron or girl made her appearance in the vast dining-room the female boarders already seated would look her over with feverish interest, comparing her gown and diamonds with their own.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was, in addition, or chiefly, a great social function and a gown contest The band was playing.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading As each matron or girl made her appearance in the vast dining-room the female boarders already seated would look her over with feverish interest, comparing her gown and diamonds with their own.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, in addition, or chiefly, a great social function and a gown contest The band was playing.
Kulm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DINNER at the Rigi Kulm on a Saturday evening was not merely a meal.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As the women came trooping in, arrayed for the exhibition, some timid, others brazenly self-confident, they seemed to be marching in time to the music, like so many chorus-girls tripping before a theater audience, or like a procession of model-girls at a style-display in a big department store.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As each matron or girl made her appearance in the vast dining-room the female boarders already seated would look her over with feverish interest, comparing her gown and diamonds with their own.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As each matron or girl made her appearance in the vast dining-room the female boarders already seated would look her over with feverish interest, comparing her gown and diamonds with their own.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading As the women came trooping in, arrayed for the exhibition, some timid, others brazenly self-confident, they seemed to be marching in time to the music, like so many chorus-girls tripping before a theater audience, or like a procession of model-girls at a style-display in a big department store.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading As the women came trooping in, arrayed for the exhibition, some timid, others brazenly self-confident, they seemed to be marching in time to the music, like so many chorus-girls tripping before a theater audience, or like a procession of model-girls at a style-display in a big department store.
matronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading As each matron or girl made her appearance in the vast dining-room the female boarders already seated would look her over with feverish interest, comparing her gown and diamonds with their own.
mealnounUS /miːl/
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading DINNER at the Rigi Kulm on a Saturday evening was not merely a meal.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading DINNER at the Rigi Kulm on a Saturday evening was not merely a meal.
model-girls
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the women came trooping in, arrayed for the exhibition, some timid, others brazenly self-confident, they seemed to be marching in time to the music, like so many chorus-girls tripping before a theater audience, or like a procession of model-girls at a style-display in a big department store.
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading As the women came trooping in, arrayed for the exhibition, some timid, others brazenly self-confident, they seemed to be marching in time to the music, like so many chorus-girls tripping before a theater audience, or like a procession of model-girls at a style-display in a big department store.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DINNER at the Rigi Kulm on a Saturday evening was not merely a meal.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was as though it were especially for this parade of dresses and finery that the band was playing.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DINNER at the Rigi Kulm on a Saturday evening was not merely a meal.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was, in addition, or chiefly, a great social function and a gown contest The band was playing.
others
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From this reading As the women came trooping in, arrayed for the exhibition, some timid, others brazenly self-confident, they seemed to be marching in time to the music, like so many chorus-girls tripping before a theater audience, or like a procession of model-girls at a style-display in a big department store.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As each matron or girl made her appearance in the vast dining-room the female boarders already seated would look her over with feverish interest, comparing her gown and diamonds with their own.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As each matron or girl made her appearance in the vast dining-room the female boarders already seated would look her over with feverish interest, comparing her gown and diamonds with their own.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading It was as though it were especially for this parade of dresses and finery that the band was playing.
playingnounUS /ˈpleɪɪŋ/
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading It was, in addition, or chiefly, a great social function and a gown contest The band was playing.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading As the women came trooping in, arrayed for the exhibition, some timid, others brazenly self-confident, they seemed to be marching in time to the music, like so many chorus-girls tripping before a theater audience, or like a procession of model-girls at a style-display in a big department store.
Rigi
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From this reading DINNER at the Rigi Kulm on a Saturday evening was not merely a meal.
SaturdaynounUS /ˈsætərdi/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading DINNER at the Rigi Kulm on a Saturday evening was not merely a meal.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading As each matron or girl made her appearance in the vast dining-room the female boarders already seated would look her over with feverish interest, comparing her gown and diamonds with their own.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As the women came trooping in, arrayed for the exhibition, some timid, others brazenly self-confident, they seemed to be marching in time to the music, like so many chorus-girls tripping before a theater audience, or like a procession of model-girls at a style-display in a big department store.
self-confidentadjectiveUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnfədənt/
showing poise and confidence in your own worth
From this reading As the women came trooping in, arrayed for the exhibition, some timid, others brazenly self-confident, they seemed to be marching in time to the music, like so many chorus-girls tripping before a theater audience, or like a procession of model-girls at a style-display in a big department store.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As the women came trooping in, arrayed for the exhibition, some timid, others brazenly self-confident, they seemed to be marching in time to the music, like so many chorus-girls tripping before a theater audience, or like a procession of model-girls at a style-display in a big department store.
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading It was, in addition, or chiefly, a great social function and a gown contest The band was playing.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As the women came trooping in, arrayed for the exhibition, some timid, others brazenly self-confident, they seemed to be marching in time to the music, like so many chorus-girls tripping before a theater audience, or like a procession of model-girls at a style-display in a big department store.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading As the women came trooping in, arrayed for the exhibition, some timid, others brazenly self-confident, they seemed to be marching in time to the music, like so many chorus-girls tripping before a theater audience, or like a procession of model-girls at a style-display in a big department store.
style-display
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From this reading As the women came trooping in, arrayed for the exhibition, some timid, others brazenly self-confident, they seemed to be marching in time to the music, like so many chorus-girls tripping before a theater audience, or like a procession of model-girls at a style-display in a big department store.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was as though it were especially for this parade of dresses and finery that the band was playing.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DINNER at the Rigi Kulm on a Saturday evening was not merely a meal.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading As the women came trooping in, arrayed for the exhibition, some timid, others brazenly self-confident, they seemed to be marching in time to the music, like so many chorus-girls tripping before a theater audience, or like a procession of model-girls at a style-display in a big department store.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As each matron or girl made her appearance in the vast dining-room the female boarders already seated would look her over with feverish interest, comparing her gown and diamonds with their own.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the women came trooping in, arrayed for the exhibition, some timid, others brazenly self-confident, they seemed to be marching in time to the music, like so many chorus-girls tripping before a theater audience, or like a procession of model-girls at a style-display in a big department store.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was as though it were especially for this parade of dresses and finery that the band was playing.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was as though it were especially for this parade of dresses and finery that the band was playing.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As the women came trooping in, arrayed for the exhibition, some timid, others brazenly self-confident, they seemed to be marching in time to the music, like so many chorus-girls tripping before a theater audience, or like a procession of model-girls at a style-display in a big department store.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading As the women came trooping in, arrayed for the exhibition, some timid, others brazenly self-confident, they seemed to be marching in time to the music, like so many chorus-girls tripping before a theater audience, or like a procession of model-girls at a style-display in a big department store.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the women came trooping in, arrayed for the exhibition, some timid, others brazenly self-confident, they seemed to be marching in time to the music, like so many chorus-girls tripping before a theater audience, or like a procession of model-girls at a style-display in a big department store.
trippingadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪpɪŋ/
characterized by a buoyant rhythm
From this reading As the women came trooping in, arrayed for the exhibition, some timid, others brazenly self-confident, they seemed to be marching in time to the music, like so many chorus-girls tripping before a theater audience, or like a procession of model-girls at a style-display in a big department store.
troopingverbUS /ˈtruːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “troop” — march in a procession
From this reading As the women came trooping in, arrayed for the exhibition, some timid, others brazenly self-confident, they seemed to be marching in time to the music, like so many chorus-girls tripping before a theater audience, or like a procession of model-girls at a style-display in a big department store.
vastadjectiveUS /væst/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading As each matron or girl made her appearance in the vast dining-room the female boarders already seated would look her over with feverish interest, comparing her gown and diamonds with their own.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DINNER at the Rigi Kulm on a Saturday evening was not merely a meal.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was as though it were especially for this parade of dresses and finery that the band was playing.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading As each matron or girl made her appearance in the vast dining-room the female boarders already seated would look her over with feverish interest, comparing her gown and diamonds with their own.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading As the women came trooping in, arrayed for the exhibition, some timid, others brazenly self-confident, they seemed to be marching in time to the music, like so many chorus-girls tripping before a theater audience, or like a procession of model-girls at a style-display in a big department store.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As each matron or girl made her appearance in the vast dining-room the female boarders already seated would look her over with feverish interest, comparing her gown and diamonds with their own.
