adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Marquess immediately gained a seat by Mrs. Million, and was soon engrossed in deep converse with that illustrious lady.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading In another saloon, the tedious tactics of quadrilles commanded the exertions of less civilised beings: here Liberal Snake, the celebrated political economist, was lecturing to a knot of alarmed country gentlemen; and there an Italian improvisatore poured forth to an admiring audience all the dulness of his inspiration.
alarmedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmd/
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading In another saloon, the tedious tactics of quadrilles commanded the exertions of less civilised beings: here Liberal Snake, the celebrated political economist, was lecturing to a knot of alarmed country gentlemen; and there an Italian improvisatore poured forth to an admiring audience all the dulness of his inspiration.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In one room, the most eminent and exclusive, headed by Mrs. Felix Lorraine, were now winding through the soothing mazes of a slow waltz, and now whirling, with all the rapidity of Eastern dervishes, to true double Wien time.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In another saloon, the tedious tactics of quadrilles commanded the exertions of less civilised beings: here Liberal Snake, the celebrated political economist, was lecturing to a knot of alarmed country gentlemen; and there an Italian improvisatore poured forth to an admiring audience all the dulness of his inspiration.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The Cavaliers have left the ancient Hall, and the old pictures frown only upon empty tables.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Cavaliers have left the ancient Hall, and the old pictures frown only upon empty tables.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In another saloon, the tedious tactics of quadrilles commanded the exertions of less civilised beings: here Liberal Snake, the celebrated political economist, was lecturing to a knot of alarmed country gentlemen; and there an Italian improvisatore poured forth to an admiring audience all the dulness of his inspiration.
audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading In another saloon, the tedious tactics of quadrilles commanded the exertions of less civilised beings: here Liberal Snake, the celebrated political economist, was lecturing to a knot of alarmed country gentlemen; and there an Italian improvisatore poured forth to an admiring audience all the dulness of his inspiration.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading In another saloon, the tedious tactics of quadrilles commanded the exertions of less civilised beings: here Liberal Snake, the celebrated political economist, was lecturing to a knot of alarmed country gentlemen; and there an Italian improvisatore poured forth to an admiring audience all the dulness of his inspiration.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Marquess immediately gained a seat by Mrs. Million, and was soon engrossed in deep converse with that illustrious lady.
CavaliersnounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪrz/
plural of “cavalier” — a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading The Cavaliers have left the ancient Hall, and the old pictures frown only upon empty tables.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading In another saloon, the tedious tactics of quadrilles commanded the exertions of less civilised beings: here Liberal Snake, the celebrated political economist, was lecturing to a knot of alarmed country gentlemen; and there an Italian improvisatore poured forth to an admiring audience all the dulness of his inspiration.
civilisedadjective
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading In another saloon, the tedious tactics of quadrilles commanded the exertions of less civilised beings: here Liberal Snake, the celebrated political economist, was lecturing to a knot of alarmed country gentlemen; and there an Italian improvisatore poured forth to an admiring audience all the dulness of his inspiration.
commandedverbUS /kəˈmændɪd/
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading In another saloon, the tedious tactics of quadrilles commanded the exertions of less civilised beings: here Liberal Snake, the celebrated political economist, was lecturing to a knot of alarmed country gentlemen; and there an Italian improvisatore poured forth to an admiring audience all the dulness of his inspiration.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Vivian Grey was holding an earnest conversation in one of the recesses with Mr. Stapylton Toad.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading The Marquess immediately gained a seat by Mrs. Million, and was soon engrossed in deep converse with that illustrious lady.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In another saloon, the tedious tactics of quadrilles commanded the exertions of less civilised beings: here Liberal Snake, the celebrated political economist, was lecturing to a knot of alarmed country gentlemen; and there an Italian improvisatore poured forth to an admiring audience all the dulness of his inspiration.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The Marquess immediately gained a seat by Mrs. Million, and was soon engrossed in deep converse with that illustrious lady.
dervishes
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From this reading In one room, the most eminent and exclusive, headed by Mrs. Felix Lorraine, were now winding through the soothing mazes of a slow waltz, and now whirling, with all the rapidity of Eastern dervishes, to true double Wien time.
doubleverbUS /ˈdʌbəl/
increase twofold
From this reading In one room, the most eminent and exclusive, headed by Mrs. Felix Lorraine, were now winding through the soothing mazes of a slow waltz, and now whirling, with all the rapidity of Eastern dervishes, to true double Wien time.
dulness
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From this reading In another saloon, the tedious tactics of quadrilles commanded the exertions of less civilised beings: here Liberal Snake, the celebrated political economist, was lecturing to a knot of alarmed country gentlemen; and there an Italian improvisatore poured forth to an admiring audience all the dulness of his inspiration.
earnestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrnɪst/
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Vivian Grey was holding an earnest conversation in one of the recesses with Mr. Stapylton Toad.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading In one room, the most eminent and exclusive, headed by Mrs. Felix Lorraine, were now winding through the soothing mazes of a slow waltz, and now whirling, with all the rapidity of Eastern dervishes, to true double Wien time.
economistnounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmɪst/
an expert in the science of economics
From this reading In another saloon, the tedious tactics of quadrilles commanded the exertions of less civilised beings: here Liberal Snake, the celebrated political economist, was lecturing to a knot of alarmed country gentlemen; and there an Italian improvisatore poured forth to an admiring audience all the dulness of his inspiration.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading In one room, the most eminent and exclusive, headed by Mrs. Felix Lorraine, were now winding through the soothing mazes of a slow waltz, and now whirling, with all the rapidity of Eastern dervishes, to true double Wien time.
emptyverbUS /ˈempti/
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The Cavaliers have left the ancient Hall, and the old pictures frown only upon empty tables.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading The Marquess immediately gained a seat by Mrs. Million, and was soon engrossed in deep converse with that illustrious lady.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading In one room, the most eminent and exclusive, headed by Mrs. Felix Lorraine, were now winding through the soothing mazes of a slow waltz, and now whirling, with all the rapidity of Eastern dervishes, to true double Wien time.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading In another saloon, the tedious tactics of quadrilles commanded the exertions of less civilised beings: here Liberal Snake, the celebrated political economist, was lecturing to a knot of alarmed country gentlemen; and there an Italian improvisatore poured forth to an admiring audience all the dulness of his inspiration.
Felix
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From this reading In one room, the most eminent and exclusive, headed by Mrs. Felix Lorraine, were now winding through the soothing mazes of a slow waltz, and now whirling, with all the rapidity of Eastern dervishes, to true double Wien time.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In another saloon, the tedious tactics of quadrilles commanded the exertions of less civilised beings: here Liberal Snake, the celebrated political economist, was lecturing to a knot of alarmed country gentlemen; and there an Italian improvisatore poured forth to an admiring audience all the dulness of his inspiration.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading The Cavaliers have left the ancient Hall, and the old pictures frown only upon empty tables.
gainedverbUS /ɡeɪnd/
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading The Marquess immediately gained a seat by Mrs. Million, and was soon engrossed in deep converse with that illustrious lady.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading In another saloon, the tedious tactics of quadrilles commanded the exertions of less civilised beings: here Liberal Snake, the celebrated political economist, was lecturing to a knot of alarmed country gentlemen; and there an Italian improvisatore poured forth to an admiring audience all the dulness of his inspiration.
GreyadjectiveUS /ɡreɪ/
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Vivian Grey was holding an earnest conversation in one of the recesses with Mr. Stapylton Toad.
HallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The Cavaliers have left the ancient Hall, and the old pictures frown only upon empty tables.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Cavaliers have left the ancient Hall, and the old pictures frown only upon empty tables.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading In one room, the most eminent and exclusive, headed by Mrs. Felix Lorraine, were now winding through the soothing mazes of a slow waltz, and now whirling, with all the rapidity of Eastern dervishes, to true double Wien time.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading In another saloon, the tedious tactics of quadrilles commanded the exertions of less civilised beings: here Liberal Snake, the celebrated political economist, was lecturing to a knot of alarmed country gentlemen; and there an Italian improvisatore poured forth to an admiring audience all the dulness of his inspiration.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In another saloon, the tedious tactics of quadrilles commanded the exertions of less civilised beings: here Liberal Snake, the celebrated political economist, was lecturing to a knot of alarmed country gentlemen; and there an Italian improvisatore poured forth to an admiring audience all the dulness of his inspiration.
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading Vivian Grey was holding an earnest conversation in one of the recesses with Mr. Stapylton Toad.
illustriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlʌstriəs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The Marquess immediately gained a seat by Mrs. Million, and was soon engrossed in deep converse with that illustrious lady.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The Marquess immediately gained a seat by Mrs. Million, and was soon engrossed in deep converse with that illustrious lady.
improvisatore
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From this reading In another saloon, the tedious tactics of quadrilles commanded the exertions of less civilised beings: here Liberal Snake, the celebrated political economist, was lecturing to a knot of alarmed country gentlemen; and there an Italian improvisatore poured forth to an admiring audience all the dulness of his inspiration.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Marquess immediately gained a seat by Mrs. Million, and was soon engrossed in deep converse with that illustrious lady.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading In another saloon, the tedious tactics of quadrilles commanded the exertions of less civilised beings: here Liberal Snake, the celebrated political economist, was lecturing to a knot of alarmed country gentlemen; and there an Italian improvisatore poured forth to an admiring audience all the dulness of his inspiration.
ItaliannounUS /ˌɪˈtæljən/
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading In another saloon, the tedious tactics of quadrilles commanded the exertions of less civilised beings: here Liberal Snake, the celebrated political economist, was lecturing to a knot of alarmed country gentlemen; and there an Italian improvisatore poured forth to an admiring audience all the dulness of his inspiration.
knotnounUS /nɑːt/
a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading In another saloon, the tedious tactics of quadrilles commanded the exertions of less civilised beings: here Liberal Snake, the celebrated political economist, was lecturing to a knot of alarmed country gentlemen; and there an Italian improvisatore poured forth to an admiring audience all the dulness of his inspiration.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The Marquess immediately gained a seat by Mrs. Million, and was soon engrossed in deep converse with that illustrious lady.
lecturingnounUS /ˈlektʃərɪŋ/
teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)
From this reading In another saloon, the tedious tactics of quadrilles commanded the exertions of less civilised beings: here Liberal Snake, the celebrated political economist, was lecturing to a knot of alarmed country gentlemen; and there an Italian improvisatore poured forth to an admiring audience all the dulness of his inspiration.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The Cavaliers have left the ancient Hall, and the old pictures frown only upon empty tables.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In another saloon, the tedious tactics of quadrilles commanded the exertions of less civilised beings: here Liberal Snake, the celebrated political economist, was lecturing to a knot of alarmed country gentlemen; and there an Italian improvisatore poured forth to an admiring audience all the dulness of his inspiration.
LiberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading In another saloon, the tedious tactics of quadrilles commanded the exertions of less civilised beings: here Liberal Snake, the celebrated political economist, was lecturing to a knot of alarmed country gentlemen; and there an Italian improvisatore poured forth to an admiring audience all the dulness of his inspiration.
LorrainenounUS /lərˈeɪn/
an eastern French region rich in iron-ore deposits
From this reading In one room, the most eminent and exclusive, headed by Mrs. Felix Lorraine, were now winding through the soothing mazes of a slow waltz, and now whirling, with all the rapidity of Eastern dervishes, to true double Wien time.
MarquessnounUS /ˈmɑːrkwəs/
nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count
From this reading The Marquess immediately gained a seat by Mrs. Million, and was soon engrossed in deep converse with that illustrious lady.
mazesnounUS /ˈmeɪzɪz/
plural of “maze” — complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading In one room, the most eminent and exclusive, headed by Mrs. Felix Lorraine, were now winding through the soothing mazes of a slow waltz, and now whirling, with all the rapidity of Eastern dervishes, to true double Wien time.
MillionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading The Marquess immediately gained a seat by Mrs. Million, and was soon engrossed in deep converse with that illustrious lady.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading In one room, the most eminent and exclusive, headed by Mrs. Felix Lorraine, were now winding through the soothing mazes of a slow waltz, and now whirling, with all the rapidity of Eastern dervishes, to true double Wien time.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Vivian Grey was holding an earnest conversation in one of the recesses with Mr. Stapylton Toad.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The Marquess immediately gained a seat by Mrs. Million, and was soon engrossed in deep converse with that illustrious lady.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In one room, the most eminent and exclusive, headed by Mrs. Felix Lorraine, were now winding through the soothing mazes of a slow waltz, and now whirling, with all the rapidity of Eastern dervishes, to true double Wien time.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In one room, the most eminent and exclusive, headed by Mrs. Felix Lorraine, were now winding through the soothing mazes of a slow waltz, and now whirling, with all the rapidity of Eastern dervishes, to true double Wien time.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Cavaliers have left the ancient Hall, and the old pictures frown only upon empty tables.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one room, the most eminent and exclusive, headed by Mrs. Felix Lorraine, were now winding through the soothing mazes of a slow waltz, and now whirling, with all the rapidity of Eastern dervishes, to true double Wien time.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The Cavaliers have left the ancient Hall, and the old pictures frown only upon empty tables.
picturesnounUS /ˈpɪktʃərz/
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The Cavaliers have left the ancient Hall, and the old pictures frown only upon empty tables.
politicaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading In another saloon, the tedious tactics of quadrilles commanded the exertions of less civilised beings: here Liberal Snake, the celebrated political economist, was lecturing to a knot of alarmed country gentlemen; and there an Italian improvisatore poured forth to an admiring audience all the dulness of his inspiration.
pouredverbUS /pɔːrd/
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading In another saloon, the tedious tactics of quadrilles commanded the exertions of less civilised beings: here Liberal Snake, the celebrated political economist, was lecturing to a knot of alarmed country gentlemen; and there an Italian improvisatore poured forth to an admiring audience all the dulness of his inspiration.
quadrilles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In another saloon, the tedious tactics of quadrilles commanded the exertions of less civilised beings: here Liberal Snake, the celebrated political economist, was lecturing to a knot of alarmed country gentlemen; and there an Italian improvisatore poured forth to an admiring audience all the dulness of his inspiration.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading In one room, the most eminent and exclusive, headed by Mrs. Felix Lorraine, were now winding through the soothing mazes of a slow waltz, and now whirling, with all the rapidity of Eastern dervishes, to true double Wien time.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading Vivian Grey was holding an earnest conversation in one of the recesses with Mr. Stapylton Toad.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In one room, the most eminent and exclusive, headed by Mrs. Felix Lorraine, were now winding through the soothing mazes of a slow waltz, and now whirling, with all the rapidity of Eastern dervishes, to true double Wien time.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading In another saloon, the tedious tactics of quadrilles commanded the exertions of less civilised beings: here Liberal Snake, the celebrated political economist, was lecturing to a knot of alarmed country gentlemen; and there an Italian improvisatore poured forth to an admiring audience all the dulness of his inspiration.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The Marquess immediately gained a seat by Mrs. Million, and was soon engrossed in deep converse with that illustrious lady.
slowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading In one room, the most eminent and exclusive, headed by Mrs. Felix Lorraine, were now winding through the soothing mazes of a slow waltz, and now whirling, with all the rapidity of Eastern dervishes, to true double Wien time.
SnakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading In another saloon, the tedious tactics of quadrilles commanded the exertions of less civilised beings: here Liberal Snake, the celebrated political economist, was lecturing to a knot of alarmed country gentlemen; and there an Italian improvisatore poured forth to an admiring audience all the dulness of his inspiration.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading The Marquess immediately gained a seat by Mrs. Million, and was soon engrossed in deep converse with that illustrious lady.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading In one room, the most eminent and exclusive, headed by Mrs. Felix Lorraine, were now winding through the soothing mazes of a slow waltz, and now whirling, with all the rapidity of Eastern dervishes, to true double Wien time.
Stapylton
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From this reading Vivian Grey was holding an earnest conversation in one of the recesses with Mr. Stapylton Toad.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The Cavaliers have left the ancient Hall, and the old pictures frown only upon empty tables.
tacticsnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading In another saloon, the tedious tactics of quadrilles commanded the exertions of less civilised beings: here Liberal Snake, the celebrated political economist, was lecturing to a knot of alarmed country gentlemen; and there an Italian improvisatore poured forth to an admiring audience all the dulness of his inspiration.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading In another saloon, the tedious tactics of quadrilles commanded the exertions of less civilised beings: here Liberal Snake, the celebrated political economist, was lecturing to a knot of alarmed country gentlemen; and there an Italian improvisatore poured forth to an admiring audience all the dulness of his inspiration.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Marquess immediately gained a seat by Mrs. Million, and was soon engrossed in deep converse with that illustrious lady.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Cavaliers have left the ancient Hall, and the old pictures frown only upon empty tables.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading In another saloon, the tedious tactics of quadrilles commanded the exertions of less civilised beings: here Liberal Snake, the celebrated political economist, was lecturing to a knot of alarmed country gentlemen; and there an Italian improvisatore poured forth to an admiring audience all the dulness of his inspiration.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In one room, the most eminent and exclusive, headed by Mrs. Felix Lorraine, were now winding through the soothing mazes of a slow waltz, and now whirling, with all the rapidity of Eastern dervishes, to true double Wien time.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In one room, the most eminent and exclusive, headed by Mrs. Felix Lorraine, were now winding through the soothing mazes of a slow waltz, and now whirling, with all the rapidity of Eastern dervishes, to true double Wien time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In one room, the most eminent and exclusive, headed by Mrs. Felix Lorraine, were now winding through the soothing mazes of a slow waltz, and now whirling, with all the rapidity of Eastern dervishes, to true double Wien time.
ToadnounUS /toʊd/
any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
From this reading Vivian Grey was holding an earnest conversation in one of the recesses with Mr. Stapylton Toad.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading In one room, the most eminent and exclusive, headed by Mrs. Felix Lorraine, were now winding through the soothing mazes of a slow waltz, and now whirling, with all the rapidity of Eastern dervishes, to true double Wien time.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Cavaliers have left the ancient Hall, and the old pictures frown only upon empty tables.
Vivian
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From this reading Vivian Grey was holding an earnest conversation in one of the recesses with Mr. Stapylton Toad.
waltznounUS /wɔːlts/
an assured victory (especially in an election)
From this reading In one room, the most eminent and exclusive, headed by Mrs. Felix Lorraine, were now winding through the soothing mazes of a slow waltz, and now whirling, with all the rapidity of Eastern dervishes, to true double Wien time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Marquess immediately gained a seat by Mrs. Million, and was soon engrossed in deep converse with that illustrious lady.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In one room, the most eminent and exclusive, headed by Mrs. Felix Lorraine, were now winding through the soothing mazes of a slow waltz, and now whirling, with all the rapidity of Eastern dervishes, to true double Wien time.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading In one room, the most eminent and exclusive, headed by Mrs. Felix Lorraine, were now winding through the soothing mazes of a slow waltz, and now whirling, with all the rapidity of Eastern dervishes, to true double Wien time.
Wien
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From this reading In one room, the most eminent and exclusive, headed by Mrs. Felix Lorraine, were now winding through the soothing mazes of a slow waltz, and now whirling, with all the rapidity of Eastern dervishes, to true double Wien time.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading In one room, the most eminent and exclusive, headed by Mrs. Felix Lorraine, were now winding through the soothing mazes of a slow waltz, and now whirling, with all the rapidity of Eastern dervishes, to true double Wien time.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Marquess immediately gained a seat by Mrs. Million, and was soon engrossed in deep converse with that illustrious lady.
