1873
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From this reading Cards for Mrs. Mechlin’s ball, on the 27th of December, had been out for two or three days, when, on the 20th of that same month and year—1873—Clarence arrived at the American metropolis.
20th
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From this reading Cards for Mrs. Mechlin’s ball, on the 27th of December, had been out for two or three days, when, on the 20th of that same month and year—1873—Clarence arrived at the American metropolis.
27th
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From this reading Cards for Mrs. Mechlin’s ball, on the 27th of December, had been out for two or three days, when, on the 20th of that same month and year—1873—Clarence arrived at the American metropolis.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was in a high state of excitement.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Cards for Mrs. Mechlin’s ball, on the 27th of December, had been out for two or three days, when, on the 20th of that same month and year—1873—Clarence arrived at the American metropolis.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He even was patient enough to wait until the diamond which he selected was reset in a ring from which an emerald was removed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cards for Mrs. Mechlin’s ball, on the 27th of December, had been out for two or three days, when, on the 20th of that same month and year—1873—Clarence arrived at the American metropolis.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Cards for Mrs. Mechlin’s ball, on the 27th of December, had been out for two or three days, when, on the 20th of that same month and year—1873—Clarence arrived at the American metropolis.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Cards for Mrs. Mechlin’s ball, on the 27th of December, had been out for two or three days, when, on the 20th of that same month and year—1873—Clarence arrived at the American metropolis.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Cards for Mrs. Mechlin’s ball, on the 27th of December, had been out for two or three days, when, on the 20th of that same month and year—1873—Clarence arrived at the American metropolis.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Cards for Mrs. Mechlin’s ball, on the 27th of December, had been out for two or three days, when, on the 20th of that same month and year—1873—Clarence arrived at the American metropolis.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Cards for Mrs. Mechlin’s ball, on the 27th of December, had been out for two or three days, when, on the 20th of that same month and year—1873—Clarence arrived at the American metropolis.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading Cards for Mrs. Mechlin’s ball, on the 27th of December, had been out for two or three days, when, on the 20th of that same month and year—1873—Clarence arrived at the American metropolis.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could scarcely repress his impatience to see Mercedes, and yet he exerted sufficient self-control to go first to Tiffany and purchase the finest diamond ring in the establishment.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Cards for Mrs. Mechlin’s ball, on the 27th of December, had been out for two or three days, when, on the 20th of that same month and year—1873—Clarence arrived at the American metropolis.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading Cards for Mrs. Mechlin’s ball, on the 27th of December, had been out for two or three days, when, on the 20th of that same month and year—1873—Clarence arrived at the American metropolis.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading He could scarcely repress his impatience to see Mercedes, and yet he exerted sufficient self-control to go first to Tiffany and purchase the finest diamond ring in the establishment.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading When the exchange was made and the jewel paid for, he told the driver to hasten to Mr. Mechlin’s house.
emeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading He even was patient enough to wait until the diamond which he selected was reset in a ring from which an emerald was removed.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He even was patient enough to wait until the diamond which he selected was reset in a ring from which an emerald was removed.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading He could scarcely repress his impatience to see Mercedes, and yet he exerted sufficient self-control to go first to Tiffany and purchase the finest diamond ring in the establishment.
divisible by two
From this reading He even was patient enough to wait until the diamond which he selected was reset in a ring from which an emerald was removed.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading When the exchange was made and the jewel paid for, he told the driver to hasten to Mr. Mechlin’s house.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading He was in a high state of excitement.
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading He could scarcely repress his impatience to see Mercedes, and yet he exerted sufficient self-control to go first to Tiffany and purchase the finest diamond ring in the establishment.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He could scarcely repress his impatience to see Mercedes, and yet he exerted sufficient self-control to go first to Tiffany and purchase the finest diamond ring in the establishment.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He could scarcely repress his impatience to see Mercedes, and yet he exerted sufficient self-control to go first to Tiffany and purchase the finest diamond ring in the establishment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cards for Mrs. Mechlin’s ball, on the 27th of December, had been out for two or three days, when, on the 20th of that same month and year—1873—Clarence arrived at the American metropolis.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He even was patient enough to wait until the diamond which he selected was reset in a ring from which an emerald was removed.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He could scarcely repress his impatience to see Mercedes, and yet he exerted sufficient self-control to go first to Tiffany and purchase the finest diamond ring in the establishment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cards for Mrs. Mechlin’s ball, on the 27th of December, had been out for two or three days, when, on the 20th of that same month and year—1873—Clarence arrived at the American metropolis.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading When the exchange was made and the jewel paid for, he told the driver to hasten to Mr. Mechlin’s house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was in a high state of excitement.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He was in a high state of excitement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He could scarcely repress his impatience to see Mercedes, and yet he exerted sufficient self-control to go first to Tiffany and purchase the finest diamond ring in the establishment.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When the exchange was made and the jewel paid for, he told the driver to hasten to Mr. Mechlin’s house.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading He could scarcely repress his impatience to see Mercedes, and yet he exerted sufficient self-control to go first to Tiffany and purchase the finest diamond ring in the establishment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was in a high state of excitement.
jewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading When the exchange was made and the jewel paid for, he told the driver to hasten to Mr. Mechlin’s house.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When the exchange was made and the jewel paid for, he told the driver to hasten to Mr. Mechlin’s house.
Mechlin's
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From this reading Cards for Mrs. Mechlin’s ball, on the 27th of December, had been out for two or three days, when, on the 20th of that same month and year—1873—Clarence arrived at the American metropolis.
Mercedes
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From this reading He could scarcely repress his impatience to see Mercedes, and yet he exerted sufficient self-control to go first to Tiffany and purchase the finest diamond ring in the establishment.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Cards for Mrs. Mechlin’s ball, on the 27th of December, had been out for two or three days, when, on the 20th of that same month and year—1873—Clarence arrived at the American metropolis.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Cards for Mrs. Mechlin’s ball, on the 27th of December, had been out for two or three days, when, on the 20th of that same month and year—1873—Clarence arrived at the American metropolis.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When the exchange was made and the jewel paid for, he told the driver to hasten to Mr. Mechlin’s house.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Cards for Mrs. Mechlin’s ball, on the 27th of December, had been out for two or three days, when, on the 20th of that same month and year—1873—Clarence arrived at the American metropolis.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cards for Mrs. Mechlin’s ball, on the 27th of December, had been out for two or three days, when, on the 20th of that same month and year—1873—Clarence arrived at the American metropolis.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Cards for Mrs. Mechlin’s ball, on the 27th of December, had been out for two or three days, when, on the 20th of that same month and year—1873—Clarence arrived at the American metropolis.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Cards for Mrs. Mechlin’s ball, on the 27th of December, had been out for two or three days, when, on the 20th of that same month and year—1873—Clarence arrived at the American metropolis.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Cards for Mrs. Mechlin’s ball, on the 27th of December, had been out for two or three days, when, on the 20th of that same month and year—1873—Clarence arrived at the American metropolis.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading When the exchange was made and the jewel paid for, he told the driver to hasten to Mr. Mechlin’s house.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading He even was patient enough to wait until the diamond which he selected was reset in a ring from which an emerald was removed.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading He could scarcely repress his impatience to see Mercedes, and yet he exerted sufficient self-control to go first to Tiffany and purchase the finest diamond ring in the establishment.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading He even was patient enough to wait until the diamond which he selected was reset in a ring from which an emerald was removed.
repressverbUS /riˈpres/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading He could scarcely repress his impatience to see Mercedes, and yet he exerted sufficient self-control to go first to Tiffany and purchase the finest diamond ring in the establishment.
resetverbUS /riˈset/
set anew
From this reading He even was patient enough to wait until the diamond which he selected was reset in a ring from which an emerald was removed.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading He could scarcely repress his impatience to see Mercedes, and yet he exerted sufficient self-control to go first to Tiffany and purchase the finest diamond ring in the establishment.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Cards for Mrs. Mechlin’s ball, on the 27th of December, had been out for two or three days, when, on the 20th of that same month and year—1873—Clarence arrived at the American metropolis.
only a very short time before
From this reading He could scarcely repress his impatience to see Mercedes, and yet he exerted sufficient self-control to go first to Tiffany and purchase the finest diamond ring in the establishment.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He could scarcely repress his impatience to see Mercedes, and yet he exerted sufficient self-control to go first to Tiffany and purchase the finest diamond ring in the establishment.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading He even was patient enough to wait until the diamond which he selected was reset in a ring from which an emerald was removed.
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading He could scarcely repress his impatience to see Mercedes, and yet he exerted sufficient self-control to go first to Tiffany and purchase the finest diamond ring in the establishment.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He was in a high state of excitement.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading He could scarcely repress his impatience to see Mercedes, and yet he exerted sufficient self-control to go first to Tiffany and purchase the finest diamond ring in the establishment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cards for Mrs. Mechlin’s ball, on the 27th of December, had been out for two or three days, when, on the 20th of that same month and year—1873—Clarence arrived at the American metropolis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cards for Mrs. Mechlin’s ball, on the 27th of December, had been out for two or three days, when, on the 20th of that same month and year—1873—Clarence arrived at the American metropolis.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Cards for Mrs. Mechlin’s ball, on the 27th of December, had been out for two or three days, when, on the 20th of that same month and year—1873—Clarence arrived at the American metropolis.
TiffanynounUS /ˈtɪfəni/
United States artist who developed Tiffany glass (1848-1933)
From this reading He could scarcely repress his impatience to see Mercedes, and yet he exerted sufficient self-control to go first to Tiffany and purchase the finest diamond ring in the establishment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He could scarcely repress his impatience to see Mercedes, and yet he exerted sufficient self-control to go first to Tiffany and purchase the finest diamond ring in the establishment.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When the exchange was made and the jewel paid for, he told the driver to hasten to Mr. Mechlin’s house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Cards for Mrs. Mechlin’s ball, on the 27th of December, had been out for two or three days, when, on the 20th of that same month and year—1873—Clarence arrived at the American metropolis.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He even was patient enough to wait until the diamond which he selected was reset in a ring from which an emerald was removed.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He even was patient enough to wait until the diamond which he selected was reset in a ring from which an emerald was removed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was in a high state of excitement.
at the time that
From this reading Cards for Mrs. Mechlin’s ball, on the 27th of December, had been out for two or three days, when, on the 20th of that same month and year—1873—Clarence arrived at the American metropolis.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He even was patient enough to wait until the diamond which he selected was reset in a ring from which an emerald was removed.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Cards for Mrs. Mechlin’s ball, on the 27th of December, had been out for two or three days, when, on the 20th of that same month and year—1873—Clarence arrived at the American metropolis.
but in spite of that
From this reading He could scarcely repress his impatience to see Mercedes, and yet he exerted sufficient self-control to go first to Tiffany and purchase the finest diamond ring in the establishment.
