Chapter III

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading But all Washingtonians took a deep interest in “Madam” Macallister, as they affectionately called her.

with affection

From this reading But all Washingtonians took a deep interest in “Madam” Macallister, as they affectionately called her.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading But all Washingtonians took a deep interest in “Madam” Macallister, as they affectionately called her.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Possibly for that reason alone her invitations were eagerly sought and highly prized by social aspirants.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading For more years than she cared to remember, official, residential, and diplomatic Washington had gathered on an equal footing in her hospitable mansion on F Street.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Possibly for that reason alone her invitations were eagerly sought and highly prized by social aspirants.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading So strictly did she draw social distinctions that one disgruntled climber spoke of her evening receptions as “Resurrection Parties,” and the name clung.

plural of “aspirant” — an ambitious and aspiring young person

From this reading Possibly for that reason alone her invitations were eagerly sought and highly prized by social aspirants.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT THE MACALLISTERS’ MANY called, but few were invited to attend Mrs. Van Zandt Macallister’s stately entertainments.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading AT THE MACALLISTERS’ MANY called, but few were invited to attend Mrs. Van Zandt Macallister’s stately entertainments.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading AT THE MACALLISTERS’ MANY called, but few were invited to attend Mrs. Van Zandt Macallister’s stately entertainments.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Possibly for that reason alone her invitations were eagerly sought and highly prized by social aspirants.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading AT THE MACALLISTERS’ MANY called, but few were invited to attend Mrs. Van Zandt Macallister’s stately entertainments.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading For more years than she cared to remember, official, residential, and diplomatic Washington had gathered on an equal footing in her hospitable mansion on F Street.

a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants

From this reading So strictly did she draw social distinctions that one disgruntled climber spoke of her evening receptions as “Resurrection Parties,” and the name clung.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading So strictly did she draw social distinctions that one disgruntled climber spoke of her evening receptions as “Resurrection Parties,” and the name clung.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading But all Washingtonians took a deep interest in “Madam” Macallister, as they affectionately called her.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading So strictly did she draw social distinctions that one disgruntled climber spoke of her evening receptions as “Resurrection Parties,” and the name clung.

relating to or characteristic of diplomacy

From this reading For more years than she cared to remember, official, residential, and diplomatic Washington had gathered on an equal footing in her hospitable mansion on F Street.

in a state of sulky dissatisfaction

From this reading So strictly did she draw social distinctions that one disgruntled climber spoke of her evening receptions as “Resurrection Parties,” and the name clung.

plural of “distinction” — a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading So strictly did she draw social distinctions that one disgruntled climber spoke of her evening receptions as “Resurrection Parties,” and the name clung.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading So strictly did she draw social distinctions that one disgruntled climber spoke of her evening receptions as “Resurrection Parties,” and the name clung.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Possibly for that reason alone her invitations were eagerly sought and highly prized by social aspirants.

plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading AT THE MACALLISTERS’ MANY called, but few were invited to attend Mrs. Van Zandt Macallister’s stately entertainments.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading For more years than she cared to remember, official, residential, and diplomatic Washington had gathered on an equal footing in her hospitable mansion on F Street.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading So strictly did she draw social distinctions that one disgruntled climber spoke of her evening receptions as “Resurrection Parties,” and the name clung.

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading For more years than she cared to remember, official, residential, and diplomatic Washington had gathered on an equal footing in her hospitable mansion on F Street.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading AT THE MACALLISTERS’ MANY called, but few were invited to attend Mrs. Van Zandt Macallister’s stately entertainments.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading For more years than she cared to remember, official, residential, and diplomatic Washington had gathered on an equal footing in her hospitable mansion on F Street.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Possibly for that reason alone her invitations were eagerly sought and highly prized by social aspirants.

brought together in one place

From this reading For more years than she cared to remember, official, residential, and diplomatic Washington had gathered on an equal footing in her hospitable mansion on F Street.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading For more years than she cared to remember, official, residential, and diplomatic Washington had gathered on an equal footing in her hospitable mansion on F Street.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Possibly for that reason alone her invitations were eagerly sought and highly prized by social aspirants.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Possibly for that reason alone her invitations were eagerly sought and highly prized by social aspirants.

favorable to life and growth

From this reading For more years than she cared to remember, official, residential, and diplomatic Washington had gathered on an equal footing in her hospitable mansion on F Street.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading For more years than she cared to remember, official, residential, and diplomatic Washington had gathered on an equal footing in her hospitable mansion on F Street.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading But all Washingtonians took a deep interest in “Madam” Macallister, as they affectionately called her.

plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Possibly for that reason alone her invitations were eagerly sought and highly prized by social aspirants.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading AT THE MACALLISTERS’ MANY called, but few were invited to attend Mrs. Van Zandt Macallister’s stately entertainments.

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From this reading But all Washingtonians took a deep interest in “Madam” Macallister, as they affectionately called her.

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From this reading AT THE MACALLISTERS’ MANY called, but few were invited to attend Mrs. Van Zandt Macallister’s stately entertainments.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AT THE MACALLISTERS’ MANY called, but few were invited to attend Mrs. Van Zandt Macallister’s stately entertainments.

a woman of refinement

From this reading But all Washingtonians took a deep interest in “Madam” Macallister, as they affectionately called her.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading For more years than she cared to remember, official, residential, and diplomatic Washington had gathered on an equal footing in her hospitable mansion on F Street.

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 AT THE MACALLISTERS’ MANY called, but few were invited to attend Mrs. Van Zandt Macallister’s stately entertainments.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading For more years than she cared to remember, official, residential, and diplomatic Washington had gathered on an equal footing in her hospitable mansion on F Street.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading AT THE MACALLISTERS’ MANY called, but few were invited to attend Mrs. Van Zandt Macallister’s stately entertainments.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading So strictly did she draw social distinctions that one disgruntled climber spoke of her evening receptions as “Resurrection Parties,” and the name clung.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So strictly did she draw social distinctions that one disgruntled climber spoke of her evening receptions as “Resurrection Parties,” and the name clung.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading For more years than she cared to remember, official, residential, and diplomatic Washington had gathered on an equal footing in her hospitable mansion on F Street.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For more years than she cared to remember, official, residential, and diplomatic Washington had gathered on an equal footing in her hospitable mansion on F Street.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading So strictly did she draw social distinctions that one disgruntled climber spoke of her evening receptions as “Resurrection Parties,” and the name clung.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading So strictly did she draw social distinctions that one disgruntled climber spoke of her evening receptions as “Resurrection Parties,” and the name clung.

by chance

From this reading Possibly for that reason alone her invitations were eagerly sought and highly prized by social aspirants.

past form of “prize” — hold dear

From this reading Possibly for that reason alone her invitations were eagerly sought and highly prized by social aspirants.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Possibly for that reason alone her invitations were eagerly sought and highly prized by social aspirants.

plural of “reception” — the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading So strictly did she draw social distinctions that one disgruntled climber spoke of her evening receptions as “Resurrection Parties,” and the name clung.

To recall to mind.

From this reading For more years than she cared to remember, official, residential, and diplomatic Washington had gathered on an equal footing in her hospitable mansion on F Street.

used or designed for residence or limited to residences

From this reading For more years than she cared to remember, official, residential, and diplomatic Washington had gathered on an equal footing in her hospitable mansion on F Street.

(New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion

From this reading So strictly did she draw social distinctions that one disgruntled climber spoke of her evening receptions as “Resurrection Parties,” and the name clung.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For more years than she cared to remember, official, residential, and diplomatic Washington had gathered on an equal footing in her hospitable mansion on F Street.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So strictly did she draw social distinctions that one disgruntled climber spoke of her evening receptions as “Resurrection Parties,” and the name clung.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading Possibly for that reason alone her invitations were eagerly sought and highly prized by social aspirants.

that is looked for

From this reading Possibly for that reason alone her invitations were eagerly sought and highly prized by social aspirants.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading So strictly did she draw social distinctions that one disgruntled climber spoke of her evening receptions as “Resurrection Parties,” and the name clung.

impressive in appearance

From this reading AT THE MACALLISTERS’ MANY called, but few were invited to attend Mrs. Van Zandt Macallister’s stately entertainments.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading For more years than she cared to remember, official, residential, and diplomatic Washington had gathered on an equal footing in her hospitable mansion on F Street.

restricted to something

From this reading So strictly did she draw social distinctions that one disgruntled climber spoke of her evening receptions as “Resurrection Parties,” and the name clung.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading For more years than she cared to remember, official, residential, and diplomatic Washington had gathered on an equal footing in her hospitable mansion on F Street.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Possibly for that reason alone her invitations were eagerly sought and highly prized by social aspirants.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading AT THE MACALLISTERS’ MANY called, but few were invited to attend Mrs. Van Zandt Macallister’s stately entertainments.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But all Washingtonians took a deep interest in “Madam” Macallister, as they affectionately called her.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading AT THE MACALLISTERS’ MANY called, but few were invited to attend Mrs. Van Zandt Macallister’s stately entertainments.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading But all Washingtonians took a deep interest in “Madam” Macallister, as they affectionately called her.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading AT THE MACALLISTERS’ MANY called, but few were invited to attend Mrs. Van Zandt Macallister’s stately entertainments.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading For more years than she cared to remember, official, residential, and diplomatic Washington had gathered on an equal footing in her hospitable mansion on F Street.

plural of “washingtonian” — a native or resident of the city of Washington

From this reading But all Washingtonians took a deep interest in “Madam” Macallister, as they affectionately called her.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading AT THE MACALLISTERS’ MANY called, but few were invited to attend Mrs. Van Zandt Macallister’s stately entertainments.

a late time of life

From this reading For more years than she cared to remember, official, residential, and diplomatic Washington had gathered on an equal footing in her hospitable mansion on F Street.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AT THE MACALLISTERS’ MANY called, but few were invited to attend Mrs. Van Zandt Macallister’s stately entertainments.