adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She carried a thousand trunks--more or less--across the Atlantic.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading YOUNG LADY ANSTRUTHERS When the marriage took place the event was accompanied by an ingenuously elate flourish of trumpets.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading She carried a thousand trunks--more or less--across the Atlantic.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading Sir Nigel's mental attitude was not a sympathetic or admiring one as he stood by his bride's side looking back.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Miss Vanderpoel's frocks were multitudinous and wonderful, as also her jewels purchased at Tiffany's.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading YOUNG LADY ANSTRUTHERS When the marriage took place the event was accompanied by an ingenuously elate flourish of trumpets.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Vanderpoel's frocks were multitudinous and wonderful, as also her jewels purchased at Tiffany's.
ANSTRUTHERS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading YOUNG LADY ANSTRUTHERS When the marriage took place the event was accompanied by an ingenuously elate flourish of trumpets.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Miss Vanderpoel's frocks were multitudinous and wonderful, as also her jewels purchased at Tiffany's.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Vanderpoel's frocks were multitudinous and wonderful, as also her jewels purchased at Tiffany's.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading She carried a thousand trunks--more or less--across the Atlantic.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading When the ship steamed away from the dock, the wharf was like a flower garden in the blaze of brilliant and delicate attire worn by the bevy of relatives and intimates who stood waving their handkerchiefs and laughingly calling out farewell good wishes.
attitudenounUS /ˈætətuːd/
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Sir Nigel's mental attitude was not a sympathetic or admiring one as he stood by his bride's side looking back.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When the ship steamed away from the dock, the wharf was like a flower garden in the blaze of brilliant and delicate attire worn by the bevy of relatives and intimates who stood waving their handkerchiefs and laughingly calling out farewell good wishes.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Sir Nigel's mental attitude was not a sympathetic or admiring one as he stood by his bride's side looking back.
bevynounUS /ˈbevi/
a large gathering of people of a particular type
From this reading When the ship steamed away from the dock, the wharf was like a flower garden in the blaze of brilliant and delicate attire worn by the bevy of relatives and intimates who stood waving their handkerchiefs and laughingly calling out farewell good wishes.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading When the ship steamed away from the dock, the wharf was like a flower garden in the blaze of brilliant and delicate attire worn by the bevy of relatives and intimates who stood waving their handkerchiefs and laughingly calling out farewell good wishes.
bride'snounUS /braɪdz/
possessive form of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Sir Nigel's mental attitude was not a sympathetic or admiring one as he stood by his bride's side looking back.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading When the ship steamed away from the dock, the wharf was like a flower garden in the blaze of brilliant and delicate attire worn by the bevy of relatives and intimates who stood waving their handkerchiefs and laughingly calling out farewell good wishes.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading YOUNG LADY ANSTRUTHERS When the marriage took place the event was accompanied by an ingenuously elate flourish of trumpets.
callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading When the ship steamed away from the dock, the wharf was like a flower garden in the blaze of brilliant and delicate attire worn by the bevy of relatives and intimates who stood waving their handkerchiefs and laughingly calling out farewell good wishes.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She carried a thousand trunks--more or less--across the Atlantic.
delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading When the ship steamed away from the dock, the wharf was like a flower garden in the blaze of brilliant and delicate attire worn by the bevy of relatives and intimates who stood waving their handkerchiefs and laughingly calling out farewell good wishes.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading When the ship steamed away from the dock, the wharf was like a flower garden in the blaze of brilliant and delicate attire worn by the bevy of relatives and intimates who stood waving their handkerchiefs and laughingly calling out farewell good wishes.
elateverbUS /ɪˈleɪt/
fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
From this reading YOUNG LADY ANSTRUTHERS When the marriage took place the event was accompanied by an ingenuously elate flourish of trumpets.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading YOUNG LADY ANSTRUTHERS When the marriage took place the event was accompanied by an ingenuously elate flourish of trumpets.
farewellnounUS /ˌferˈwel/
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading When the ship steamed away from the dock, the wharf was like a flower garden in the blaze of brilliant and delicate attire worn by the bevy of relatives and intimates who stood waving their handkerchiefs and laughingly calling out farewell good wishes.
flourishverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃ/
grow vigorously
From this reading YOUNG LADY ANSTRUTHERS When the marriage took place the event was accompanied by an ingenuously elate flourish of trumpets.
flowernounUS /ˈflaʊər/
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading When the ship steamed away from the dock, the wharf was like a flower garden in the blaze of brilliant and delicate attire worn by the bevy of relatives and intimates who stood waving their handkerchiefs and laughingly calling out farewell good wishes.
frocksnounUS /frɑːks/
plural of “frock” — a long, loose outer garment
From this reading Miss Vanderpoel's frocks were multitudinous and wonderful, as also her jewels purchased at Tiffany's.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the ship steamed away from the dock, the wharf was like a flower garden in the blaze of brilliant and delicate attire worn by the bevy of relatives and intimates who stood waving their handkerchiefs and laughingly calling out farewell good wishes.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading When the ship steamed away from the dock, the wharf was like a flower garden in the blaze of brilliant and delicate attire worn by the bevy of relatives and intimates who stood waving their handkerchiefs and laughingly calling out farewell good wishes.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading When the ship steamed away from the dock, the wharf was like a flower garden in the blaze of brilliant and delicate attire worn by the bevy of relatives and intimates who stood waving their handkerchiefs and laughingly calling out farewell good wishes.
handkerchiefsnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃəfs/
plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading When the ship steamed away from the dock, the wharf was like a flower garden in the blaze of brilliant and delicate attire worn by the bevy of relatives and intimates who stood waving their handkerchiefs and laughingly calling out farewell good wishes.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Nigel's mental attitude was not a sympathetic or admiring one as he stood by his bride's side looking back.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Vanderpoel's frocks were multitudinous and wonderful, as also her jewels purchased at Tiffany's.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Nigel's mental attitude was not a sympathetic or admiring one as he stood by his bride's side looking back.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the ship steamed away from the dock, the wharf was like a flower garden in the blaze of brilliant and delicate attire worn by the bevy of relatives and intimates who stood waving their handkerchiefs and laughingly calling out farewell good wishes.
ingenuouslyadverb
in an ingenuous manner
From this reading YOUNG LADY ANSTRUTHERS When the marriage took place the event was accompanied by an ingenuously elate flourish of trumpets.
intimatesnounUS /ˈɪntəməts/
plural of “intimate” — someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading When the ship steamed away from the dock, the wharf was like a flower garden in the blaze of brilliant and delicate attire worn by the bevy of relatives and intimates who stood waving their handkerchiefs and laughingly calling out farewell good wishes.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Miss Vanderpoel's frocks were multitudinous and wonderful, as also her jewels purchased at Tiffany's.
LADYnounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading YOUNG LADY ANSTRUTHERS When the marriage took place the event was accompanied by an ingenuously elate flourish of trumpets.
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading When the ship steamed away from the dock, the wharf was like a flower garden in the blaze of brilliant and delicate attire worn by the bevy of relatives and intimates who stood waving their handkerchiefs and laughingly calling out farewell good wishes.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading She carried a thousand trunks--more or less--across the Atlantic.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When the ship steamed away from the dock, the wharf was like a flower garden in the blaze of brilliant and delicate attire worn by the bevy of relatives and intimates who stood waving their handkerchiefs and laughingly calling out farewell good wishes.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Sir Nigel's mental attitude was not a sympathetic or admiring one as he stood by his bride's side looking back.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading YOUNG LADY ANSTRUTHERS When the marriage took place the event was accompanied by an ingenuously elate flourish of trumpets.
mentaladjectiveUS /ˈmentəl/
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Sir Nigel's mental attitude was not a sympathetic or admiring one as he stood by his bride's side looking back.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Vanderpoel's frocks were multitudinous and wonderful, as also her jewels purchased at Tiffany's.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She carried a thousand trunks--more or less--across the Atlantic.
multitudinousadjective
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Miss Vanderpoel's frocks were multitudinous and wonderful, as also her jewels purchased at Tiffany's.
Nigel's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sir Nigel's mental attitude was not a sympathetic or admiring one as he stood by his bride's side looking back.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sir Nigel's mental attitude was not a sympathetic or admiring one as he stood by his bride's side looking back.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading YOUNG LADY ANSTRUTHERS When the marriage took place the event was accompanied by an ingenuously elate flourish of trumpets.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Sir Nigel's mental attitude was not a sympathetic or admiring one as he stood by his bride's side looking back.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She carried a thousand trunks--more or less--across the Atlantic.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When the ship steamed away from the dock, the wharf was like a flower garden in the blaze of brilliant and delicate attire worn by the bevy of relatives and intimates who stood waving their handkerchiefs and laughingly calling out farewell good wishes.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading YOUNG LADY ANSTRUTHERS When the marriage took place the event was accompanied by an ingenuously elate flourish of trumpets.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Miss Vanderpoel's frocks were multitudinous and wonderful, as also her jewels purchased at Tiffany's.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading When the ship steamed away from the dock, the wharf was like a flower garden in the blaze of brilliant and delicate attire worn by the bevy of relatives and intimates who stood waving their handkerchiefs and laughingly calling out farewell good wishes.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She carried a thousand trunks--more or less--across the Atlantic.
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading When the ship steamed away from the dock, the wharf was like a flower garden in the blaze of brilliant and delicate attire worn by the bevy of relatives and intimates who stood waving their handkerchiefs and laughingly calling out farewell good wishes.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Sir Nigel's mental attitude was not a sympathetic or admiring one as he stood by his bride's side looking back.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Nigel's mental attitude was not a sympathetic or admiring one as he stood by his bride's side looking back.
steamedadjectiveUS /stiːmd/
cooked in steam
From this reading When the ship steamed away from the dock, the wharf was like a flower garden in the blaze of brilliant and delicate attire worn by the bevy of relatives and intimates who stood waving their handkerchiefs and laughingly calling out farewell good wishes.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading When the ship steamed away from the dock, the wharf was like a flower garden in the blaze of brilliant and delicate attire worn by the bevy of relatives and intimates who stood waving their handkerchiefs and laughingly calling out farewell good wishes.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading Sir Nigel's mental attitude was not a sympathetic or admiring one as he stood by his bride's side looking back.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading YOUNG LADY ANSTRUTHERS When the marriage took place the event was accompanied by an ingenuously elate flourish of trumpets.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the ship steamed away from the dock, the wharf was like a flower garden in the blaze of brilliant and delicate attire worn by the bevy of relatives and intimates who stood waving their handkerchiefs and laughingly calling out farewell good wishes.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading She carried a thousand trunks--more or less--across the Atlantic.
Tiffany'snounUS /ˈtɪfəniz/
possessive form of “tiffany” — United States artist who developed Tiffany glass (1848-1933)
From this reading Miss Vanderpoel's frocks were multitudinous and wonderful, as also her jewels purchased at Tiffany's.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading YOUNG LADY ANSTRUTHERS When the marriage took place the event was accompanied by an ingenuously elate flourish of trumpets.
trumpetsnounUS /ˈtrʌmpəts/
pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids
From this reading YOUNG LADY ANSTRUTHERS When the marriage took place the event was accompanied by an ingenuously elate flourish of trumpets.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading She carried a thousand trunks--more or less--across the Atlantic.
Vanderpoel's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Vanderpoel's frocks were multitudinous and wonderful, as also her jewels purchased at Tiffany's.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading YOUNG LADY ANSTRUTHERS When the marriage took place the event was accompanied by an ingenuously elate flourish of trumpets.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading When the ship steamed away from the dock, the wharf was like a flower garden in the blaze of brilliant and delicate attire worn by the bevy of relatives and intimates who stood waving their handkerchiefs and laughingly calling out farewell good wishes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Miss Vanderpoel's frocks were multitudinous and wonderful, as also her jewels purchased at Tiffany's.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading When the ship steamed away from the dock, the wharf was like a flower garden in the blaze of brilliant and delicate attire worn by the bevy of relatives and intimates who stood waving their handkerchiefs and laughingly calling out farewell good wishes.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading YOUNG LADY ANSTRUTHERS When the marriage took place the event was accompanied by an ingenuously elate flourish of trumpets.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading When the ship steamed away from the dock, the wharf was like a flower garden in the blaze of brilliant and delicate attire worn by the bevy of relatives and intimates who stood waving their handkerchiefs and laughingly calling out farewell good wishes.
wishesnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪz/
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading When the ship steamed away from the dock, the wharf was like a flower garden in the blaze of brilliant and delicate attire worn by the bevy of relatives and intimates who stood waving their handkerchiefs and laughingly calling out farewell good wishes.
wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Miss Vanderpoel's frocks were multitudinous and wonderful, as also her jewels purchased at Tiffany's.
wornverbUS /wɔːrn/
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading When the ship steamed away from the dock, the wharf was like a flower garden in the blaze of brilliant and delicate attire worn by the bevy of relatives and intimates who stood waving their handkerchiefs and laughingly calling out farewell good wishes.
YOUNGadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading YOUNG LADY ANSTRUTHERS When the marriage took place the event was accompanied by an ingenuously elate flourish of trumpets.
