adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of course, one knows that there are people who in a different grade of society would be shoplifters and pickpockets.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course, one knows that there are people who in a different grade of society would be shoplifters and pickpockets.
Anne'snounUS /ænz/
possessive form of “anne” — Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading But Anne’s pearl collar was different.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course, one knows that there are people who in a different grade of society would be shoplifters and pickpockets.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When they are restrained by obligation or environment they become a little overkeen at bridge, or take the wrong sables, or stuff a gold-backed brush into a muff at a reception.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course, one knows that there are people who in a different grade of society would be shoplifters and pickpockets.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When they are restrained by obligation or environment they become a little overkeen at bridge, or take the wrong sables, or stuff a gold-backed brush into a muff at a reception.
bridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading When they are restrained by obligation or environment they become a little overkeen at bridge, or take the wrong sables, or stuff a gold-backed brush into a muff at a reception.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading When they are restrained by obligation or environment they become a little overkeen at bridge, or take the wrong sables, or stuff a gold-backed brush into a muff at a reception.
Bucknell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You remember the ivory dressing set that Theodora Bucknell had, fastened with fine gold chains?
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Anne’s pearl collar was different.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When they are restrained by obligation or environment they become a little overkeen at bridge, or take the wrong sables, or stuff a gold-backed brush into a muff at a reception.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading And the sensation it caused at the Bucknell cotillion when Mrs. Van Zire went sweeping to her carriage with two feet of gold chain hanging from the front of her wrap?
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading And the sensation it caused at the Bucknell cotillion when Mrs. Van Zire went sweeping to her carriage with two feet of gold chain hanging from the front of her wrap?
chainnounUS /tʃeɪn/
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading And the sensation it caused at the Bucknell cotillion when Mrs. Van Zire went sweeping to her carriage with two feet of gold chain hanging from the front of her wrap?
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading You remember the ivory dressing set that Theodora Bucknell had, fastened with fine gold chains?
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading But Anne’s pearl collar was different.
cotillionnoun
a ball at which young ladies are presented to society
From this reading And the sensation it caused at the Bucknell cotillion when Mrs. Van Zire went sweeping to her carriage with two feet of gold chain hanging from the front of her wrap?
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, one knows that there are people who in a different grade of society would be shoplifters and pickpockets.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Of course, one knows that there are people who in a different grade of society would be shoplifters and pickpockets.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading You remember the ivory dressing set that Theodora Bucknell had, fastened with fine gold chains?
environmentnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading When they are restrained by obligation or environment they become a little overkeen at bridge, or take the wrong sables, or stuff a gold-backed brush into a muff at a reception.
fastenedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsənd/
firmly closed or secured
From this reading You remember the ivory dressing set that Theodora Bucknell had, fastened with fine gold chains?
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading And the sensation it caused at the Bucknell cotillion when Mrs. Van Zire went sweeping to her carriage with two feet of gold chain hanging from the front of her wrap?
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading You remember the ivory dressing set that Theodora Bucknell had, fastened with fine gold chains?
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And the sensation it caused at the Bucknell cotillion when Mrs. Van Zire went sweeping to her carriage with two feet of gold chain hanging from the front of her wrap?
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading And the sensation it caused at the Bucknell cotillion when Mrs. Van Zire went sweeping to her carriage with two feet of gold chain hanging from the front of her wrap?
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading You remember the ivory dressing set that Theodora Bucknell had, fastened with fine gold chains?
gold-backed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When they are restrained by obligation or environment they become a little overkeen at bridge, or take the wrong sables, or stuff a gold-backed brush into a muff at a reception.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading Of course, one knows that there are people who in a different grade of society would be shoplifters and pickpockets.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You remember the ivory dressing set that Theodora Bucknell had, fastened with fine gold chains?
hangingnounUS /ˈhæŋɪŋ/
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading And the sensation it caused at the Bucknell cotillion when Mrs. Van Zire went sweeping to her carriage with two feet of gold chain hanging from the front of her wrap?
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And the sensation it caused at the Bucknell cotillion when Mrs. Van Zire went sweeping to her carriage with two feet of gold chain hanging from the front of her wrap?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course, one knows that there are people who in a different grade of society would be shoplifters and pickpockets.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When they are restrained by obligation or environment they become a little overkeen at bridge, or take the wrong sables, or stuff a gold-backed brush into a muff at a reception.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And the sensation it caused at the Bucknell cotillion when Mrs. Van Zire went sweeping to her carriage with two feet of gold chain hanging from the front of her wrap?
ivorynounUS /ˈaɪvəri/
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading You remember the ivory dressing set that Theodora Bucknell had, fastened with fine gold chains?
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Of course, one knows that there are people who in a different grade of society would be shoplifters and pickpockets.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When they are restrained by obligation or environment they become a little overkeen at bridge, or take the wrong sables, or stuff a gold-backed brush into a muff at a reception.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading And the sensation it caused at the Bucknell cotillion when Mrs. Van Zire went sweeping to her carriage with two feet of gold chain hanging from the front of her wrap?
muffnounUS /mʌf/
a warm tubular covering for the hands
From this reading When they are restrained by obligation or environment they become a little overkeen at bridge, or take the wrong sables, or stuff a gold-backed brush into a muff at a reception.
obligationnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃən/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading When they are restrained by obligation or environment they become a little overkeen at bridge, or take the wrong sables, or stuff a gold-backed brush into a muff at a reception.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, one knows that there are people who in a different grade of society would be shoplifters and pickpockets.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of course, one knows that there are people who in a different grade of society would be shoplifters and pickpockets.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When they are restrained by obligation or environment they become a little overkeen at bridge, or take the wrong sables, or stuff a gold-backed brush into a muff at a reception.
overkeen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When they are restrained by obligation or environment they become a little overkeen at bridge, or take the wrong sables, or stuff a gold-backed brush into a muff at a reception.
pearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading But Anne’s pearl collar was different.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Of course, one knows that there are people who in a different grade of society would be shoplifters and pickpockets.
pickpocketsnounUS /ˈpɪkpɑːkəts/
plural of “pickpocket” — a thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places
From this reading Of course, one knows that there are people who in a different grade of society would be shoplifters and pickpockets.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading When they are restrained by obligation or environment they become a little overkeen at bridge, or take the wrong sables, or stuff a gold-backed brush into a muff at a reception.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading You remember the ivory dressing set that Theodora Bucknell had, fastened with fine gold chains?
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading When they are restrained by obligation or environment they become a little overkeen at bridge, or take the wrong sables, or stuff a gold-backed brush into a muff at a reception.
sablesnounUS /ˈseɪbəlz/
plural of “sable” — an artist's brush made of sable hairs
From this reading When they are restrained by obligation or environment they become a little overkeen at bridge, or take the wrong sables, or stuff a gold-backed brush into a muff at a reception.
sensationnounUS /senˈseɪʃən/
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading And the sensation it caused at the Bucknell cotillion when Mrs. Van Zire went sweeping to her carriage with two feet of gold chain hanging from the front of her wrap?
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading You remember the ivory dressing set that Theodora Bucknell had, fastened with fine gold chains?
shopliftersnounUS /ˈʃɑːplɪftərz/
plural of “shoplifter” — a thief who steals goods that are in a store
From this reading Of course, one knows that there are people who in a different grade of society would be shoplifters and pickpockets.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Of course, one knows that there are people who in a different grade of society would be shoplifters and pickpockets.
stuffnounUS /stʌf/
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading When they are restrained by obligation or environment they become a little overkeen at bridge, or take the wrong sables, or stuff a gold-backed brush into a muff at a reception.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading And the sensation it caused at the Bucknell cotillion when Mrs. Van Zire went sweeping to her carriage with two feet of gold chain hanging from the front of her wrap?
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading When they are restrained by obligation or environment they become a little overkeen at bridge, or take the wrong sables, or stuff a gold-backed brush into a muff at a reception.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course, one knows that there are people who in a different grade of society would be shoplifters and pickpockets.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When they are restrained by obligation or environment they become a little overkeen at bridge, or take the wrong sables, or stuff a gold-backed brush into a muff at a reception.
Theodora
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You remember the ivory dressing set that Theodora Bucknell had, fastened with fine gold chains?
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course, one knows that there are people who in a different grade of society would be shoplifters and pickpockets.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they are restrained by obligation or environment they become a little overkeen at bridge, or take the wrong sables, or stuff a gold-backed brush into a muff at a reception.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And the sensation it caused at the Bucknell cotillion when Mrs. Van Zire went sweeping to her carriage with two feet of gold chain hanging from the front of her wrap?
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And the sensation it caused at the Bucknell cotillion when Mrs. Van Zire went sweeping to her carriage with two feet of gold chain hanging from the front of her wrap?
VannounUS /væn/
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading And the sensation it caused at the Bucknell cotillion when Mrs. Van Zire went sweeping to her carriage with two feet of gold chain hanging from the front of her wrap?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Anne’s pearl collar was different.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And the sensation it caused at the Bucknell cotillion when Mrs. Van Zire went sweeping to her carriage with two feet of gold chain hanging from the front of her wrap?
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When they are restrained by obligation or environment they become a little overkeen at bridge, or take the wrong sables, or stuff a gold-backed brush into a muff at a reception.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Of course, one knows that there are people who in a different grade of society would be shoplifters and pickpockets.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading You remember the ivory dressing set that Theodora Bucknell had, fastened with fine gold chains?
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Of course, one knows that there are people who in a different grade of society would be shoplifters and pickpockets.
wrapverbUS /ræp/
arrange or fold as a cover or protection
From this reading And the sensation it caused at the Bucknell cotillion when Mrs. Van Zire went sweeping to her carriage with two feet of gold chain hanging from the front of her wrap?
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading When they are restrained by obligation or environment they become a little overkeen at bridge, or take the wrong sables, or stuff a gold-backed brush into a muff at a reception.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You remember the ivory dressing set that Theodora Bucknell had, fastened with fine gold chains?
Zire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And the sensation it caused at the Bucknell cotillion when Mrs. Van Zire went sweeping to her carriage with two feet of gold chain hanging from the front of her wrap?
