adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The little house had a distinct "atmosphere," Conny herself had an "atmosphere," and the people, who seemed much at home there and very gay, were what is termed "interesting."
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Isabelle found her hostess leaning against the mantelpiece with the air of having just come in and discovered her guests.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Isabelle found her hostess leaning against the mantelpiece with the air of having just come in and discovered her guests.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The little house had a distinct "atmosphere," Conny herself had an "atmosphere," and the people, who seemed much at home there and very gay, were what is termed "interesting."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The little house had a distinct "atmosphere," Conny herself had an "atmosphere," and the people, who seemed much at home there and very gay, were what is termed "interesting."
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
articlesnounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəlz/
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That is, each person had his ticket of "distinction," as Isabelle quickly found out.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the Lanes went to Sunday luncheon at the Woodyards', the impression on Isabelle was exactly what Conny wished it to be.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The little house had a distinct "atmosphere," Conny herself had an "atmosphere," and the people, who seemed much at home there and very gay, were what is termed "interesting."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When the Lanes went to Sunday luncheon at the Woodyards', the impression on Isabelle was exactly what Conny wished it to be.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
cleveradjectiveUS /ˈklevər/
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Isabelle found her hostess leaning against the mantelpiece with the air of having just come in and discovered her guests.
Conny
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the Lanes went to Sunday luncheon at the Woodyards', the impression on Isabelle was exactly what Conny wished it to be.
counselnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
currentnounUS /ˈkɜːrənt/
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading The little house had a distinct "atmosphere," Conny herself had an "atmosphere," and the people, who seemed much at home there and very gay, were what is termed "interesting."
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading That is, each person had his ticket of "distinction," as Isabelle quickly found out.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading That is, each person had his ticket of "distinction," as Isabelle quickly found out.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading When the Lanes went to Sunday luncheon at the Woodyards', the impression on Isabelle was exactly what Conny wished it to be.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading That is, each person had his ticket of "distinction," as Isabelle quickly found out.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The little house had a distinct "atmosphere," Conny herself had an "atmosphere," and the people, who seemed much at home there and very gay, were what is termed "interesting."
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Isabelle found her hostess leaning against the mantelpiece with the air of having just come in and discovered her guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The little house had a distinct "atmosphere," Conny herself had an "atmosphere," and the people, who seemed much at home there and very gay, were what is termed "interesting."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Isabelle found her hostess leaning against the mantelpiece with the air of having just come in and discovered her guests.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Isabelle found her hostess leaning against the mantelpiece with the air of having just come in and discovered her guests.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The little house had a distinct "atmosphere," Conny herself had an "atmosphere," and the people, who seemed much at home there and very gay, were what is termed "interesting."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That is, each person had his ticket of "distinction," as Isabelle quickly found out.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The little house had a distinct "atmosphere," Conny herself had an "atmosphere," and the people, who seemed much at home there and very gay, were what is termed "interesting."
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading Isabelle found her hostess leaning against the mantelpiece with the air of having just come in and discovered her guests.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The little house had a distinct "atmosphere," Conny herself had an "atmosphere," and the people, who seemed much at home there and very gay, were what is termed "interesting."
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading When the Lanes went to Sunday luncheon at the Woodyards', the impression on Isabelle was exactly what Conny wished it to be.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The little house had a distinct "atmosphere," Conny herself had an "atmosphere," and the people, who seemed much at home there and very gay, were what is termed "interesting."
interestsnounUS /ˈɪntrəsts/
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The little house had a distinct "atmosphere," Conny herself had an "atmosphere," and the people, who seemed much at home there and very gay, were what is termed "interesting."
Isabelle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the Lanes went to Sunday luncheon at the Woodyards', the impression on Isabelle was exactly what Conny wished it to be.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the Lanes went to Sunday luncheon at the Woodyards', the impression on Isabelle was exactly what Conny wished it to be.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Isabelle found her hostess leaning against the mantelpiece with the air of having just come in and discovered her guests.
LanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading When the Lanes went to Sunday luncheon at the Woodyards', the impression on Isabelle was exactly what Conny wished it to be.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
lawyernounUS /ˈlɔːjər/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
leaningadjectiveUS /ˈliːnɪŋ/
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Isabelle found her hostess leaning against the mantelpiece with the air of having just come in and discovered her guests.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little house had a distinct "atmosphere," Conny herself had an "atmosphere," and the people, who seemed much at home there and very gay, were what is termed "interesting."
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading When the Lanes went to Sunday luncheon at the Woodyards', the impression on Isabelle was exactly what Conny wished it to be.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
mantelpiecenoun
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading Isabelle found her hostess leaning against the mantelpiece with the air of having just come in and discovered her guests.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The little house had a distinct "atmosphere," Conny herself had an "atmosphere," and the people, who seemed much at home there and very gay, were what is termed "interesting."
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
novelistnounUS /ˈnɑːvələst/
one who writes novels
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That is, each person had his ticket of "distinction," as Isabelle quickly found out.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the Lanes went to Sunday luncheon at the Woodyards', the impression on Isabelle was exactly what Conny wished it to be.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading That is, each person had his ticket of "distinction," as Isabelle quickly found out.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The little house had a distinct "atmosphere," Conny herself had an "atmosphere," and the people, who seemed much at home there and very gay, were what is termed "interesting."
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading That is, each person had his ticket of "distinction," as Isabelle quickly found out.
powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading That is, each person had his ticket of "distinction," as Isabelle quickly found out.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The little house had a distinct "atmosphere," Conny herself had an "atmosphere," and the people, who seemed much at home there and very gay, were what is termed "interesting."
seriallyadverb
in a serial manner
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
SilvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading When the Lanes went to Sunday luncheon at the Woodyards', the impression on Isabelle was exactly what Conny wished it to be.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading The little house had a distinct "atmosphere," Conny herself had an "atmosphere," and the people, who seemed much at home there and very gay, were what is termed "interesting."
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That is, each person had his ticket of "distinction," as Isabelle quickly found out.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the Lanes went to Sunday luncheon at the Woodyards', the impression on Isabelle was exactly what Conny wished it to be.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The little house had a distinct "atmosphere," Conny herself had an "atmosphere," and the people, who seemed much at home there and very gay, were what is termed "interesting."
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading That is, each person had his ticket of "distinction," as Isabelle quickly found out.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the Lanes went to Sunday luncheon at the Woodyards', the impression on Isabelle was exactly what Conny wished it to be.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The little house had a distinct "atmosphere," Conny herself had an "atmosphere," and the people, who seemed much at home there and very gay, were what is termed "interesting."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the Lanes went to Sunday luncheon at the Woodyards', the impression on Isabelle was exactly what Conny wished it to be.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When the Lanes went to Sunday luncheon at the Woodyards', the impression on Isabelle was exactly what Conny wished it to be.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The little house had a distinct "atmosphere," Conny herself had an "atmosphere," and the people, who seemed much at home there and very gay, were what is termed "interesting."
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When the Lanes went to Sunday luncheon at the Woodyards', the impression on Isabelle was exactly what Conny wished it to be.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the Lanes went to Sunday luncheon at the Woodyards', the impression on Isabelle was exactly what Conny wished it to be.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The little house had a distinct "atmosphere," Conny herself had an "atmosphere," and the people, who seemed much at home there and very gay, were what is termed "interesting."
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading When the Lanes went to Sunday luncheon at the Woodyards', the impression on Isabelle was exactly what Conny wished it to be.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading One was a lawyer whose name often appeared in the newspapers as counsel for powerful interests; another was a woman novelist, whose last book was then running serially in a magazine and causing discussion; a third--a small man with a boyish open face--Isabelle discovered with a thrill of delight was the Ned Silver whose clever little articles on the current drama she had read in a fashionable weekly paper.
Woodyards
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From this reading When the Lanes went to Sunday luncheon at the Woodyards', the impression on Isabelle was exactly what Conny wished it to be.
