adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Five or six rooms _en suite_ opening on the street, and as many more on a large court, formed the apartment, where everything betrayed the _artiste_ and the singer.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a gracious, cooing welcome, more whispered than spoken, I was presented to the guests I did not know.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Five or six rooms _en suite_ opening on the street, and as many more on a large court, formed the apartment, where everything betrayed the _artiste_ and the singer.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Before this ceremony was well over, two maids in black, with white caps, opened a door into the dining- room and announced luncheon.
apartmentnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Five or six rooms _en suite_ opening on the street, and as many more on a large court, formed the apartment, where everything betrayed the _artiste_ and the singer.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
artistenoun
a public performer (a dancer or singer)
From this reading Five or six rooms _en suite_ opening on the street, and as many more on a large court, formed the apartment, where everything betrayed the _artiste_ and the singer.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Five or six rooms _en suite_ opening on the street, and as many more on a large court, formed the apartment, where everything betrayed the _artiste_ and the singer.
autograph-fiend's
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From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before this ceremony was well over, two maids in black, with white caps, opened a door into the dining- room and announced luncheon.
betrayedverbUS /bɪˈtreɪd/
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Five or six rooms _en suite_ opening on the street, and as many more on a large court, formed the apartment, where everything betrayed the _artiste_ and the singer.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Before this ceremony was well over, two maids in black, with white caps, opened a door into the dining- room and announced luncheon.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Before this ceremony was well over, two maids in black, with white caps, opened a door into the dining- room and announced luncheon.
ceremonynounUS /ˈserəmoʊni/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Before this ceremony was well over, two maids in black, with white caps, opened a door into the dining- room and announced luncheon.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
cooingverbUS /ˈkuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “coo” — speak softly or lovingly
From this reading After a gracious, cooing welcome, more whispered than spoken, I was presented to the guests I did not know.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Five or six rooms _en suite_ opening on the street, and as many more on a large court, formed the apartment, where everything betrayed the _artiste_ and the singer.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading After a gracious, cooing welcome, more whispered than spoken, I was presented to the guests I did not know.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading Before this ceremony was well over, two maids in black, with white caps, opened a door into the dining- room and announced luncheon.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Before this ceremony was well over, two maids in black, with white caps, opened a door into the dining- room and announced luncheon.
dozennounUS /ˈdʌzən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
ennounUS /en/
half the width of an em
From this reading Five or six rooms _en suite_ opening on the street, and as many more on a large court, formed the apartment, where everything betrayed the _artiste_ and the singer.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Five or six rooms _en suite_ opening on the street, and as many more on a large court, formed the apartment, where everything betrayed the _artiste_ and the singer.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
FivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five or six rooms _en suite_ opening on the street, and as many more on a large court, formed the apartment, where everything betrayed the _artiste_ and the singer.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Five or six rooms _en suite_ opening on the street, and as many more on a large court, formed the apartment, where everything betrayed the _artiste_ and the singer.
fortunenounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃən/
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As this is written on the theme that "people know too little how their neighbors live," I give the _menu_.
graciousadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪʃəs/
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading After a gracious, cooing welcome, more whispered than spoken, I was presented to the guests I did not know.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading After a gracious, cooing welcome, more whispered than spoken, I was presented to the guests I did not know.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As this is written on the theme that "people know too little how their neighbors live," I give the _menu_.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After a gracious, cooing welcome, more whispered than spoken, I was presented to the guests I did not know.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Before this ceremony was well over, two maids in black, with white caps, opened a door into the dining- room and announced luncheon.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As this is written on the theme that "people know too little how their neighbors live," I give the _menu_.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading After a gracious, cooing welcome, more whispered than spoken, I was presented to the guests I did not know.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Five or six rooms _en suite_ opening on the street, and as many more on a large court, formed the apartment, where everything betrayed the _artiste_ and the singer.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As this is written on the theme that "people know too little how their neighbors live," I give the _menu_.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading As this is written on the theme that "people know too little how their neighbors live," I give the _menu_.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Before this ceremony was well over, two maids in black, with white caps, opened a door into the dining- room and announced luncheon.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading Before this ceremony was well over, two maids in black, with white caps, opened a door into the dining- room and announced luncheon.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Five or six rooms _en suite_ opening on the street, and as many more on a large court, formed the apartment, where everything betrayed the _artiste_ and the singer.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
menunounUS /ˈmenjuː/
a list of dishes available at a restaurant
From this reading As this is written on the theme that "people know too little how their neighbors live," I give the _menu_.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Five or six rooms _en suite_ opening on the street, and as many more on a large court, formed the apartment, where everything betrayed the _artiste_ and the singer.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
namesnounUS /neɪmz/
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading As this is written on the theme that "people know too little how their neighbors live," I give the _menu_.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After a gracious, cooing welcome, more whispered than spoken, I was presented to the guests I did not know.
numberlessadjective
too numerous to be counted
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Five or six rooms _en suite_ opening on the street, and as many more on a large court, formed the apartment, where everything betrayed the _artiste_ and the singer.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Before this ceremony was well over, two maids in black, with white caps, opened a door into the dining- room and announced luncheon.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Five or six rooms _en suite_ opening on the street, and as many more on a large court, formed the apartment, where everything betrayed the _artiste_ and the singer.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Five or six rooms _en suite_ opening on the street, and as many more on a large court, formed the apartment, where everything betrayed the _artiste_ and the singer.
originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Before this ceremony was well over, two maids in black, with white caps, opened a door into the dining- room and announced luncheon.
paintingsnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋz/
plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading As this is written on the theme that "people know too little how their neighbors live," I give the _menu_.
photographsnounUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfs/
plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
pianosnounUS /piˈænoʊz/
plural of “piano” — a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
portraitsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrəts/
plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading After a gracious, cooing welcome, more whispered than spoken, I was presented to the guests I did not know.
rolesnounUS /roʊlz/
plural of “role” — the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Before this ceremony was well over, two maids in black, with white caps, opened a door into the dining- room and announced luncheon.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Five or six rooms _en suite_ opening on the street, and as many more on a large court, formed the apartment, where everything betrayed the _artiste_ and the singer.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
silknounUS /sɪlk/
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
singernounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading Five or six rooms _en suite_ opening on the street, and as many more on a large court, formed the apartment, where everything betrayed the _artiste_ and the singer.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Five or six rooms _en suite_ opening on the street, and as many more on a large court, formed the apartment, where everything betrayed the _artiste_ and the singer.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading After a gracious, cooing welcome, more whispered than spoken, I was presented to the guests I did not know.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Five or six rooms _en suite_ opening on the street, and as many more on a large court, formed the apartment, where everything betrayed the _artiste_ and the singer.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading Five or six rooms _en suite_ opening on the street, and as many more on a large court, formed the apartment, where everything betrayed the _artiste_ and the singer.
tapestrynounUS /ˈtæpəstri/
something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading After a gracious, cooing welcome, more whispered than spoken, I was presented to the guests I did not know.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Five or six rooms _en suite_ opening on the street, and as many more on a large court, formed the apartment, where everything betrayed the _artiste_ and the singer.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As this is written on the theme that "people know too little how their neighbors live," I give the _menu_.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading As this is written on the theme that "people know too little how their neighbors live," I give the _menu_.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Before this ceremony was well over, two maids in black, with white caps, opened a door into the dining- room and announced luncheon.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After a gracious, cooing welcome, more whispered than spoken, I was presented to the guests I did not know.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading As this is written on the theme that "people know too little how their neighbors live," I give the _menu_.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Before this ceremony was well over, two maids in black, with white caps, opened a door into the dining- room and announced luncheon.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After a gracious, cooing welcome, more whispered than spoken, I was presented to the guests I did not know.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading After a gracious, cooing welcome, more whispered than spoken, I was presented to the guests I did not know.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Before this ceremony was well over, two maids in black, with white caps, opened a door into the dining- room and announced luncheon.
well-wornadjective
showing signs of much wear or use
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Five or six rooms _en suite_ opening on the street, and as many more on a large court, formed the apartment, where everything betrayed the _artiste_ and the singer.
whisperedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪspərd/
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading After a gracious, cooing welcome, more whispered than spoken, I was presented to the guests I did not know.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Before this ceremony was well over, two maids in black, with white caps, opened a door into the dining- room and announced luncheon.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The walls, hung with silk or tapestry, held a collection of original drawings and paintings, a fortune in themselves; the dozen portraits of our hostess in favorite roles were by men great in the art world; a couple of pianos covered with well-worn music and numberless photographs signed with names that would have made an autograph-fiend's mouth water.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading As this is written on the theme that "people know too little how their neighbors live," I give the _menu_.
