adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
actualadjectiveUS /ˈæktʃəwəl/
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
adequatelyadverbUS /ˈædəkwətli/
in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Such people there are living and flourishing in the world,--Faithless, Hopeless, Charityless,--let us have at them, dear friends, with might and main!"--THACKERAY.
appropriatelyadverbUS /əˈproʊpriɪtli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Such people there are living and flourishing in the world,--Faithless, Hopeless, Charityless,--let us have at them, dear friends, with might and main!"--THACKERAY.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Such people there are living and flourishing in the world,--Faithless, Hopeless, Charityless,--let us have at them, dear friends, with might and main!"--THACKERAY.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
bewilderingverbUS /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
cabbys
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From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
Charityless
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From this reading "Such people there are living and flourishing in the world,--Faithless, Hopeless, Charityless,--let us have at them, dear friends, with might and main!"--THACKERAY.
coachmen
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From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
confusionnounUS /kənˈfjuːʒən/
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
contentionnounUS /kənˈtenʃən/
a point asserted as part of an argument
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
countenancesnounUS /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/
plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
crushverbUS /krʌʃ/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading "Such people there are living and flourishing in the world,--Faithless, Hopeless, Charityless,--let us have at them, dear friends, with might and main!"--THACKERAY.
delineateverbUS /dɪˈlɪnieɪt/
show the form or outline of
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
describeverbUS /dɪˈskraɪb/
give a description of
From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
dittynounUS /ˈdɪti/
a short simple song (or the words of a poem intended to be sung)
From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
Faithlessadjective
having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor
From this reading "Such people there are living and flourishing in the world,--Faithless, Hopeless, Charityless,--let us have at them, dear friends, with might and main!"--THACKERAY.
festivitynounUS /feˈstɪvəti/
any joyous diversion
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
flourishingadjectiveUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading "Such people there are living and flourishing in the world,--Faithless, Hopeless, Charityless,--let us have at them, dear friends, with might and main!"--THACKERAY.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Such people there are living and flourishing in the world,--Faithless, Hopeless, Charityless,--let us have at them, dear friends, with might and main!"--THACKERAY.
getting-up-stairs
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From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Such people there are living and flourishing in the world,--Faithless, Hopeless, Charityless,--let us have at them, dear friends, with might and main!"--THACKERAY.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
HopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading "Such people there are living and flourishing in the world,--Faithless, Hopeless, Charityless,--let us have at them, dear friends, with might and main!"--THACKERAY.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Such people there are living and flourishing in the world,--Faithless, Hopeless, Charityless,--let us have at them, dear friends, with might and main!"--THACKERAY.
indignationnounUS /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Such people there are living and flourishing in the world,--Faithless, Hopeless, Charityless,--let us have at them, dear friends, with might and main!"--THACKERAY.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading "Such people there are living and flourishing in the world,--Faithless, Hopeless, Charityless,--let us have at them, dear friends, with might and main!"--THACKERAY.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading "Such people there are living and flourishing in the world,--Faithless, Hopeless, Charityless,--let us have at them, dear friends, with might and main!"--THACKERAY.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Such people there are living and flourishing in the world,--Faithless, Hopeless, Charityless,--let us have at them, dear friends, with might and main!"--THACKERAY.
mindsnounUS /maɪndz/
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
offensenounUS /əˈfens/
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
once-popular
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From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "Such people there are living and flourishing in the world,--Faithless, Hopeless, Charityless,--let us have at them, dear friends, with might and main!"--THACKERAY.
phasesnounUS /ˈfeɪzəz/
plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
policemennounUS /pəˈliːsmɪn/
plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
pompousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːmpəs/
puffed up with vanity
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
shoutingnounUS /ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Such people there are living and flourishing in the world,--Faithless, Hopeless, Charityless,--let us have at them, dear friends, with might and main!"--THACKERAY.
sufficientlyadverbUS /səˈfɪʃəntli/
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
sweeping-off-of-old-cores
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From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
THACKERAYnounUS /ˈθækəri/
English writer (born in India) (1811-1863)
From this reading "Such people there are living and flourishing in the world,--Faithless, Hopeless, Charityless,--let us have at them, dear friends, with might and main!"--THACKERAY.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Such people there are living and flourishing in the world,--Faithless, Hopeless, Charityless,--let us have at them, dear friends, with might and main!"--THACKERAY.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Such people there are living and flourishing in the world,--Faithless, Hopeless, Charityless,--let us have at them, dear friends, with might and main!"--THACKERAY.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Such people there are living and flourishing in the world,--Faithless, Hopeless, Charityless,--let us have at them, dear friends, with might and main!"--THACKERAY.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Such people there are living and flourishing in the world,--Faithless, Hopeless, Charityless,--let us have at them, dear friends, with might and main!"--THACKERAY.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
WhopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Who can adequately describe the thrilling excitement attending an aristocratic "crush,"--an extensive, sweeping-off-of-old-cores "at home,"--that scene of bewildering confusion which might be appropriately set forth to the minds of the vulgar in the once-popular ditty, "Such a getting-up-stairs I never did see!"
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Such people there are living and flourishing in the world,--Faithless, Hopeless, Charityless,--let us have at them, dear friends, with might and main!"--THACKERAY.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Who can paint in sufficiently brilliant colors the mere _outside_ of a house thus distinguished by this strange festivity, in which there is no actual pleasure,--this crowding of carriages--this shouting of small boys and policemen?--who can, in words, delineate the various phases of lofty indignation and offense on the countenances of pompous coachmen, forced into contention with vulgar but good-natured "cabbys"--for right of way?
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Such people there are living and flourishing in the world,--Faithless, Hopeless, Charityless,--let us have at them, dear friends, with might and main!"--THACKERAY.
