adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Think of all the houses only half guarded about here to-night,” he mused, as we joined Armand and McNeill on the end of the dock.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 “Think of all the houses only half guarded about here to-night,” he mused, as we joined Armand and McNeill on the end of the dock.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In front of the club was strung out a long line of cars, and at the dock several speed boats of national and international reputation, among them the famous _Streamline II_, at our instant beck and call.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Think of all the houses only half guarded about here to-night,” he mused, as we joined Armand and McNeill on the end of the dock.
Armand
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Think of all the houses only half guarded about here to-night,” he mused, as we joined Armand and McNeill on the end of the dock.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Think of all the houses only half guarded about here to-night,” he mused, as we joined Armand and McNeill on the end of the dock.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
ballroomnounUS /ˈbɔːlruːm/
large room used mainly for dancing
From this reading The fascination of the ballroom was utterly lost on Craig.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
becknounUS /bek/
a beckoning gesture
From this reading In front of the club was strung out a long line of cars, and at the dock several speed boats of national and international reputation, among them the famous _Streamline II_, at our instant beck and call.
boatsnounUS /boʊts/
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading In front of the club was strung out a long line of cars, and at the dock several speed boats of national and international reputation, among them the famous _Streamline II_, at our instant beck and call.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In front of the club was strung out a long line of cars, and at the dock several speed boats of national and international reputation, among them the famous _Streamline II_, at our instant beck and call.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading In front of the club was strung out a long line of cars, and at the dock several speed boats of national and international reputation, among them the famous _Streamline II_, at our instant beck and call.
clubnounUS /klʌb/
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
colornounUS /ˈkʌlər/
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
combinationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “combination” — a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading I could not help noting that that was the only idea which the gay, variegated, sparkling tango throng conveyed to him.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not help noting that that was the only idea which the gay, variegated, sparkling tango throng conveyed to him.
Craig
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fascination of the ballroom was utterly lost on Craig.
dancenounUS /dæns/
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading “Think of all the houses only half guarded about here to-night,” he mused, as we joined Armand and McNeill on the end of the dock.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading “Think of all the houses only half guarded about here to-night,” he mused, as we joined Armand and McNeill on the end of the dock.
facesnounUS /ˈfeɪsəz/
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading In front of the club was strung out a long line of cars, and at the dock several speed boats of national and international reputation, among them the famous _Streamline II_, at our instant beck and call.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading The fascination of the ballroom was utterly lost on Craig.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In front of the club was strung out a long line of cars, and at the dock several speed boats of national and international reputation, among them the famous _Streamline II_, at our instant beck and call.
FuturistnounUS /ˈfjuːtʃərɪst/
a theologian who believes that the Scripture prophecies of the Apocalypse (the Book of Revelation) will be fulfilled in the future
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading I could not help noting that that was the only idea which the gay, variegated, sparkling tango throng conveyed to him.
gownsnounUS /ɡaʊnz/
plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading “Think of all the houses only half guarded about here to-night,” he mused, as we joined Armand and McNeill on the end of the dock.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “Think of all the houses only half guarded about here to-night,” he mused, as we joined Armand and McNeill on the end of the dock.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Think of all the houses only half guarded about here to-night,” he mused, as we joined Armand and McNeill on the end of the dock.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I could not help noting that that was the only idea which the gay, variegated, sparkling tango throng conveyed to him.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Think of all the houses only half guarded about here to-night,” he mused, as we joined Armand and McNeill on the end of the dock.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I could not help noting that that was the only idea which the gay, variegated, sparkling tango throng conveyed to him.
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “Think of all the houses only half guarded about here to-night,” he mused, as we joined Armand and McNeill on the end of the dock.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I could not help noting that that was the only idea which the gay, variegated, sparkling tango throng conveyed to him.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In front of the club was strung out a long line of cars, and at the dock several speed boats of national and international reputation, among them the famous _Streamline II_, at our instant beck and call.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading In front of the club was strung out a long line of cars, and at the dock several speed boats of national and international reputation, among them the famous _Streamline II_, at our instant beck and call.
internationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading In front of the club was strung out a long line of cars, and at the dock several speed boats of national and international reputation, among them the famous _Streamline II_, at our instant beck and call.
irresistiblyadverbUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbli/
incapable of being resisted
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading “Think of all the houses only half guarded about here to-night,” he mused, as we joined Armand and McNeill on the end of the dock.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In front of the club was strung out a long line of cars, and at the dock several speed boats of national and international reputation, among them the famous _Streamline II_, at our instant beck and call.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In front of the club was strung out a long line of cars, and at the dock several speed boats of national and international reputation, among them the famous _Streamline II_, at our instant beck and call.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The fascination of the ballroom was utterly lost on Craig.
McNeill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Think of all the houses only half guarded about here to-night,” he mused, as we joined Armand and McNeill on the end of the dock.
MIRRORnounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading “Think of all the houses only half guarded about here to-night,” he mused, as we joined Armand and McNeill on the end of the dock.
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
nationaladjectiveUS /ˈnæʃənəl/
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading In front of the club was strung out a long line of cars, and at the dock several speed boats of national and international reputation, among them the famous _Streamline II_, at our instant beck and call.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not help noting that that was the only idea which the gay, variegated, sparkling tango throng conveyed to him.
notingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
From this reading I could not help noting that that was the only idea which the gay, variegated, sparkling tango throng conveyed to him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The fascination of the ballroom was utterly lost on Craig.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading “Think of all the houses only half guarded about here to-night,” he mused, as we joined Armand and McNeill on the end of the dock.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In front of the club was strung out a long line of cars, and at the dock several speed boats of national and international reputation, among them the famous _Streamline II_, at our instant beck and call.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In front of the club was strung out a long line of cars, and at the dock several speed boats of national and international reputation, among them the famous _Streamline II_, at our instant beck and call.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
radiatedverbUS /ˈreɪdieɪtɪd/
past form of “radiate” — send out rays or waves
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
reputationnounUS /ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading In front of the club was strung out a long line of cars, and at the dock several speed boats of national and international reputation, among them the famous _Streamline II_, at our instant beck and call.
SaturdaynounUS /ˈsætərdi/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In front of the club was strung out a long line of cars, and at the dock several speed boats of national and international reputation, among them the famous _Streamline II_, at our instant beck and call.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
shamedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪmd/
showing a sense of guilt
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading I could not help noting that that was the only idea which the gay, variegated, sparkling tango throng conveyed to him.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
speedverbUS /spiːd/
move hurridly
From this reading In front of the club was strung out a long line of cars, and at the dock several speed boats of national and international reputation, among them the famous _Streamline II_, at our instant beck and call.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
StreamlineverbUS /ˈstriːmlaɪn/
contour economically or efficiently
From this reading In front of the club was strung out a long line of cars, and at the dock several speed boats of national and international reputation, among them the famous _Streamline II_, at our instant beck and call.
strungadjectiveUS /strʌŋ/
that is on a string
From this reading In front of the club was strung out a long line of cars, and at the dock several speed boats of national and international reputation, among them the famous _Streamline II_, at our instant beck and call.
tangonounUS /ˈtæŋɡoʊ/
a ballroom dance of Latin-American origin
From this reading I could not help noting that that was the only idea which the gay, variegated, sparkling tango throng conveyed to him.
tappingnounUS /ˈtæpɪŋ/
the sound of light blow or knock
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In front of the club was strung out a long line of cars, and at the dock several speed boats of national and international reputation, among them the famous _Streamline II_, at our instant beck and call.
ThinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Think of all the houses only half guarded about here to-night,” he mused, as we joined Armand and McNeill on the end of the dock.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading I could not help noting that that was the only idea which the gay, variegated, sparkling tango throng conveyed to him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I could not help noting that that was the only idea which the gay, variegated, sparkling tango throng conveyed to him.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Think of all the houses only half guarded about here to-night,” he mused, as we joined Armand and McNeill on the end of the dock.
TRIPLEverbUS /ˈtrɪpəl/
increase threefold
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
utterlyadverbUS /ˈʌtərli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The fascination of the ballroom was utterly lost on Craig.
variegatedadjectiveUS /ˈverɪɡeɪtɪd/
having a variety of colors
From this reading I could not help noting that that was the only idea which the gay, variegated, sparkling tango throng conveyed to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Think of all the houses only half guarded about here to-night,” he mused, as we joined Armand and McNeill on the end of the dock.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE TRIPLE MIRROR It was the regular Saturday night dance at the club, a brilliant spectacle, faces that radiated pleasure, gowns that for startling combinations of color would have shamed a Futurist, music that set the feet tapping irresistibly—a scene which I shall pass over because it really has no part in the story.
