AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SKATING PARTY That evening, in the drawing-room, Mr. Forbes questioned the girls rather closely as to their enjoyment of the party at the Browns'.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The idea of just seeing a performance on the stage, and then rushing through a very fancy supper, and then scooting for home as if the house was on fire!--that's not my idea of a party!"
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A SKATING PARTY That evening, in the drawing-room, Mr. Forbes questioned the girls rather closely as to their enjoyment of the party at the Browns'.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A SKATING PARTY That evening, in the drawing-room, Mr. Forbes questioned the girls rather closely as to their enjoyment of the party at the Browns'.
BrownsnounUS /braʊnz/
plural of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading A SKATING PARTY That evening, in the drawing-room, Mr. Forbes questioned the girls rather closely as to their enjoyment of the party at the Browns'.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I liked it," said Dolly, "but it was queer,--that's what it was,--queer.
closelyadverbUS /ˈkloʊsli/
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading A SKATING PARTY That evening, in the drawing-room, Mr. Forbes questioned the girls rather closely as to their enjoyment of the party at the Browns'.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "And you, Dotty," he said, "how did it strike you?"
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading "I liked it," said Dolly, "but it was queer,--that's what it was,--queer.
DottyadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːti/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading "And you, Dotty," he said, "how did it strike you?"
drawing-room
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From this reading A SKATING PARTY That evening, in the drawing-room, Mr. Forbes questioned the girls rather closely as to their enjoyment of the party at the Browns'.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading A SKATING PARTY That evening, in the drawing-room, Mr. Forbes questioned the girls rather closely as to their enjoyment of the party at the Browns'.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A SKATING PARTY That evening, in the drawing-room, Mr. Forbes questioned the girls rather closely as to their enjoyment of the party at the Browns'.
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading The idea of just seeing a performance on the stage, and then rushing through a very fancy supper, and then scooting for home as if the house was on fire!--that's not my idea of a party!"
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading The idea of just seeing a performance on the stage, and then rushing through a very fancy supper, and then scooting for home as if the house was on fire!--that's not my idea of a party!"
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The idea of just seeing a performance on the stage, and then rushing through a very fancy supper, and then scooting for home as if the house was on fire!--that's not my idea of a party!"
Forbes
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From this reading A SKATING PARTY That evening, in the drawing-room, Mr. Forbes questioned the girls rather closely as to their enjoyment of the party at the Browns'.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A SKATING PARTY That evening, in the drawing-room, Mr. Forbes questioned the girls rather closely as to their enjoyment of the party at the Browns'.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And you, Dotty," he said, "how did it strike you?"
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The idea of just seeing a performance on the stage, and then rushing through a very fancy supper, and then scooting for home as if the house was on fire!--that's not my idea of a party!"
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The idea of just seeing a performance on the stage, and then rushing through a very fancy supper, and then scooting for home as if the house was on fire!--that's not my idea of a party!"
how
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From this reading "And you, Dotty," he said, "how did it strike you?"
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I liked it," said Dolly, "but it was queer,--that's what it was,--queer.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The idea of just seeing a performance on the stage, and then rushing through a very fancy supper, and then scooting for home as if the house was on fire!--that's not my idea of a party!"
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The idea of just seeing a performance on the stage, and then rushing through a very fancy supper, and then scooting for home as if the house was on fire!--that's not my idea of a party!"
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SKATING PARTY That evening, in the drawing-room, Mr. Forbes questioned the girls rather closely as to their enjoyment of the party at the Browns'.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I liked it," said Dolly, "but it was queer,--that's what it was,--queer.
Jeff
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From this reading Uncle Jeff laughed.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading The idea of just seeing a performance on the stage, and then rushing through a very fancy supper, and then scooting for home as if the house was on fire!--that's not my idea of a party!"
laughedverbUS /læft/
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Uncle Jeff laughed.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading "I liked it," said Dolly, "but it was queer,--that's what it was,--queer.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading A SKATING PARTY That evening, in the drawing-room, Mr. Forbes questioned the girls rather closely as to their enjoyment of the party at the Browns'.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The idea of just seeing a performance on the stage, and then rushing through a very fancy supper, and then scooting for home as if the house was on fire!--that's not my idea of a party!"
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The idea of just seeing a performance on the stage, and then rushing through a very fancy supper, and then scooting for home as if the house was on fire!--that's not my idea of a party!"
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SKATING PARTY That evening, in the drawing-room, Mr. Forbes questioned the girls rather closely as to their enjoyment of the party at the Browns'.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The idea of just seeing a performance on the stage, and then rushing through a very fancy supper, and then scooting for home as if the house was on fire!--that's not my idea of a party!"
PARTYnounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A SKATING PARTY That evening, in the drawing-room, Mr. Forbes questioned the girls rather closely as to their enjoyment of the party at the Browns'.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading The idea of just seeing a performance on the stage, and then rushing through a very fancy supper, and then scooting for home as if the house was on fire!--that's not my idea of a party!"
queeradjectiveUS /kwɪr/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "I liked it," said Dolly, "but it was queer,--that's what it was,--queer.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading A SKATING PARTY That evening, in the drawing-room, Mr. Forbes questioned the girls rather closely as to their enjoyment of the party at the Browns'.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading A SKATING PARTY That evening, in the drawing-room, Mr. Forbes questioned the girls rather closely as to their enjoyment of the party at the Browns'.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading The idea of just seeing a performance on the stage, and then rushing through a very fancy supper, and then scooting for home as if the house was on fire!--that's not my idea of a party!"
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I liked it," said Dolly, "but it was queer,--that's what it was,--queer.
scooting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The idea of just seeing a performance on the stage, and then rushing through a very fancy supper, and then scooting for home as if the house was on fire!--that's not my idea of a party!"
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The idea of just seeing a performance on the stage, and then rushing through a very fancy supper, and then scooting for home as if the house was on fire!--that's not my idea of a party!"
SKATINGnounUS /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
the sport of gliding on skates
From this reading A SKATING PARTY That evening, in the drawing-room, Mr. Forbes questioned the girls rather closely as to their enjoyment of the party at the Browns'.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The idea of just seeing a performance on the stage, and then rushing through a very fancy supper, and then scooting for home as if the house was on fire!--that's not my idea of a party!"
strikeverbUS /straɪk/
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading "And you, Dotty," he said, "how did it strike you?"
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The idea of just seeing a performance on the stage, and then rushing through a very fancy supper, and then scooting for home as if the house was on fire!--that's not my idea of a party!"
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A SKATING PARTY That evening, in the drawing-room, Mr. Forbes questioned the girls rather closely as to their enjoyment of the party at the Browns'.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I liked it," said Dolly, "but it was queer,--that's what it was,--queer.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SKATING PARTY That evening, in the drawing-room, Mr. Forbes questioned the girls rather closely as to their enjoyment of the party at the Browns'.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A SKATING PARTY That evening, in the drawing-room, Mr. Forbes questioned the girls rather closely as to their enjoyment of the party at the Browns'.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The idea of just seeing a performance on the stage, and then rushing through a very fancy supper, and then scooting for home as if the house was on fire!--that's not my idea of a party!"
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The idea of just seeing a performance on the stage, and then rushing through a very fancy supper, and then scooting for home as if the house was on fire!--that's not my idea of a party!"
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SKATING PARTY That evening, in the drawing-room, Mr. Forbes questioned the girls rather closely as to their enjoyment of the party at the Browns'.
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Jeff laughed.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The idea of just seeing a performance on the stage, and then rushing through a very fancy supper, and then scooting for home as if the house was on fire!--that's not my idea of a party!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I liked it," said Dolly, "but it was queer,--that's what it was,--queer.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I liked it," said Dolly, "but it was queer,--that's what it was,--queer.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And you, Dotty," he said, "how did it strike you?"
