AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading /A curious/ yet very general feeling of superstitious uneasiness and discomfort pervaded the Gezireh Palace Hotel the day after the Princess Ziska’s reception.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading /A curious/ yet very general feeling of superstitious uneasiness and discomfort pervaded the Gezireh Palace Hotel the day after the Princess Ziska’s reception.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In London, ladies of good birth and breeding went in for ‘skirt-dancing,’ and no one presumed to breathe a word against their reputations; why in Cairo should not a lady go in for a Theban dance without being considered improper?”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading /A curious/ yet very general feeling of superstitious uneasiness and discomfort pervaded the Gezireh Palace Hotel the day after the Princess Ziska’s reception.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was certainly not the custom for a hostess, and a Princess to boot, to dance like a wild bacchante before a crowd of her invited guests, yet, as Dr. Dean blandly observed,-- “Where was the harm?
bacchantenoun
(classical mythology) a priestess or votary of Bacchus
From this reading It was certainly not the custom for a hostess, and a Princess to boot, to dance like a wild bacchante before a crowd of her invited guests, yet, as Dr. Dean blandly observed,-- “Where was the harm?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The proprieties had been outraged, but no one knew why.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was certainly not the custom for a hostess, and a Princess to boot, to dance like a wild bacchante before a crowd of her invited guests, yet, as Dr. Dean blandly observed,-- “Where was the harm?
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In London, ladies of good birth and breeding went in for ‘skirt-dancing,’ and no one presumed to breathe a word against their reputations; why in Cairo should not a lady go in for a Theban dance without being considered improper?”
birthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading In London, ladies of good birth and breeding went in for ‘skirt-dancing,’ and no one presumed to breathe a word against their reputations; why in Cairo should not a lady go in for a Theban dance without being considered improper?”
blandlyadverbUS /ˈblændli/
in a bland manner
From this reading It was certainly not the custom for a hostess, and a Princess to boot, to dance like a wild bacchante before a crowd of her invited guests, yet, as Dr. Dean blandly observed,-- “Where was the harm?
bootnounUS /buːt/
footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading It was certainly not the custom for a hostess, and a Princess to boot, to dance like a wild bacchante before a crowd of her invited guests, yet, as Dr. Dean blandly observed,-- “Where was the harm?
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading In London, ladies of good birth and breeding went in for ‘skirt-dancing,’ and no one presumed to breathe a word against their reputations; why in Cairo should not a lady go in for a Theban dance without being considered improper?”
breedingnounUS /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading In London, ladies of good birth and breeding went in for ‘skirt-dancing,’ and no one presumed to breathe a word against their reputations; why in Cairo should not a lady go in for a Theban dance without being considered improper?”
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The proprieties had been outraged, but no one knew why.
CaironounUS /ˈkaɪroʊ/
a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers
From this reading In London, ladies of good birth and breeding went in for ‘skirt-dancing,’ and no one presumed to breathe a word against their reputations; why in Cairo should not a lady go in for a Theban dance without being considered improper?”
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It was certainly not the custom for a hostess, and a Princess to boot, to dance like a wild bacchante before a crowd of her invited guests, yet, as Dr. Dean blandly observed,-- “Where was the harm?
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading In London, ladies of good birth and breeding went in for ‘skirt-dancing,’ and no one presumed to breathe a word against their reputations; why in Cairo should not a lady go in for a Theban dance without being considered improper?”
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading It was certainly not the custom for a hostess, and a Princess to boot, to dance like a wild bacchante before a crowd of her invited guests, yet, as Dr. Dean blandly observed,-- “Where was the harm?
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading /A curious/ yet very general feeling of superstitious uneasiness and discomfort pervaded the Gezireh Palace Hotel the day after the Princess Ziska’s reception.
customnounUS /ˈkʌstəm/
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading It was certainly not the custom for a hostess, and a Princess to boot, to dance like a wild bacchante before a crowd of her invited guests, yet, as Dr. Dean blandly observed,-- “Where was the harm?
dancenounUS /dæns/
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading It was certainly not the custom for a hostess, and a Princess to boot, to dance like a wild bacchante before a crowd of her invited guests, yet, as Dr. Dean blandly observed,-- “Where was the harm?
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading /A curious/ yet very general feeling of superstitious uneasiness and discomfort pervaded the Gezireh Palace Hotel the day after the Princess Ziska’s reception.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading It was certainly not the custom for a hostess, and a Princess to boot, to dance like a wild bacchante before a crowd of her invited guests, yet, as Dr. Dean blandly observed,-- “Where was the harm?
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading /A curious/ yet very general feeling of superstitious uneasiness and discomfort pervaded the Gezireh Palace Hotel the day after the Princess Ziska’s reception.
Dr
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From this reading It was certainly not the custom for a hostess, and a Princess to boot, to dance like a wild bacchante before a crowd of her invited guests, yet, as Dr. Dean blandly observed,-- “Where was the harm?
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading /A curious/ yet very general feeling of superstitious uneasiness and discomfort pervaded the Gezireh Palace Hotel the day after the Princess Ziska’s reception.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was certainly not the custom for a hostess, and a Princess to boot, to dance like a wild bacchante before a crowd of her invited guests, yet, as Dr. Dean blandly observed,-- “Where was the harm?
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading /A curious/ yet very general feeling of superstitious uneasiness and discomfort pervaded the Gezireh Palace Hotel the day after the Princess Ziska’s reception.
Gezireh
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From this reading /A curious/ yet very general feeling of superstitious uneasiness and discomfort pervaded the Gezireh Palace Hotel the day after the Princess Ziska’s reception.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In London, ladies of good birth and breeding went in for ‘skirt-dancing,’ and no one presumed to breathe a word against their reputations; why in Cairo should not a lady go in for a Theban dance without being considered improper?”
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In London, ladies of good birth and breeding went in for ‘skirt-dancing,’ and no one presumed to breathe a word against their reputations; why in Cairo should not a lady go in for a Theban dance without being considered improper?”
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading It was certainly not the custom for a hostess, and a Princess to boot, to dance like a wild bacchante before a crowd of her invited guests, yet, as Dr. Dean blandly observed,-- “Where was the harm?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Something had happened, and no one knew what.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Something had happened, and no one knew what.
harmnounUS /hɑːrm/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading It was certainly not the custom for a hostess, and a Princess to boot, to dance like a wild bacchante before a crowd of her invited guests, yet, as Dr. Dean blandly observed,-- “Where was the harm?
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was certainly not the custom for a hostess, and a Princess to boot, to dance like a wild bacchante before a crowd of her invited guests, yet, as Dr. Dean blandly observed,-- “Where was the harm?
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading It was certainly not the custom for a hostess, and a Princess to boot, to dance like a wild bacchante before a crowd of her invited guests, yet, as Dr. Dean blandly observed,-- “Where was the harm?
HotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading /A curious/ yet very general feeling of superstitious uneasiness and discomfort pervaded the Gezireh Palace Hotel the day after the Princess Ziska’s reception.
improperadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːpər/
not suitable or right or appropriate
From this reading In London, ladies of good birth and breeding went in for ‘skirt-dancing,’ and no one presumed to breathe a word against their reputations; why in Cairo should not a lady go in for a Theban dance without being considered improper?”
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In London, ladies of good birth and breeding went in for ‘skirt-dancing,’ and no one presumed to breathe a word against their reputations; why in Cairo should not a lady go in for a Theban dance without being considered improper?”
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading It was certainly not the custom for a hostess, and a Princess to boot, to dance like a wild bacchante before a crowd of her invited guests, yet, as Dr. Dean blandly observed,-- “Where was the harm?
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was certainly not the custom for a hostess, and a Princess to boot, to dance like a wild bacchante before a crowd of her invited guests, yet, as Dr. Dean blandly observed,-- “Where was the harm?
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Something had happened, and no one knew what.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading In London, ladies of good birth and breeding went in for ‘skirt-dancing,’ and no one presumed to breathe a word against their reputations; why in Cairo should not a lady go in for a Theban dance without being considered improper?”
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading In London, ladies of good birth and breeding went in for ‘skirt-dancing,’ and no one presumed to breathe a word against their reputations; why in Cairo should not a lady go in for a Theban dance without being considered improper?”
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was certainly not the custom for a hostess, and a Princess to boot, to dance like a wild bacchante before a crowd of her invited guests, yet, as Dr. Dean blandly observed,-- “Where was the harm?
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading In London, ladies of good birth and breeding went in for ‘skirt-dancing,’ and no one presumed to breathe a word against their reputations; why in Cairo should not a lady go in for a Theban dance without being considered improper?”
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Something had happened, and no one knew what.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was certainly not the custom for a hostess, and a Princess to boot, to dance like a wild bacchante before a crowd of her invited guests, yet, as Dr. Dean blandly observed,-- “Where was the harm?
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It was certainly not the custom for a hostess, and a Princess to boot, to dance like a wild bacchante before a crowd of her invited guests, yet, as Dr. Dean blandly observed,-- “Where was the harm?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading /A curious/ yet very general feeling of superstitious uneasiness and discomfort pervaded the Gezireh Palace Hotel the day after the Princess Ziska’s reception.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Something had happened, and no one knew what.
outragedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒd/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading The proprieties had been outraged, but no one knew why.
PalacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading /A curious/ yet very general feeling of superstitious uneasiness and discomfort pervaded the Gezireh Palace Hotel the day after the Princess Ziska’s reception.
pervadedverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading /A curious/ yet very general feeling of superstitious uneasiness and discomfort pervaded the Gezireh Palace Hotel the day after the Princess Ziska’s reception.
presumedverbUS /prəˈzuːmd/
past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading In London, ladies of good birth and breeding went in for ‘skirt-dancing,’ and no one presumed to breathe a word against their reputations; why in Cairo should not a lady go in for a Theban dance without being considered improper?”
PrincessnounUS /ˈprɪn.ses/
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading /A curious/ yet very general feeling of superstitious uneasiness and discomfort pervaded the Gezireh Palace Hotel the day after the Princess Ziska’s reception.
proprieties
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From this reading The proprieties had been outraged, but no one knew why.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading /A curious/ yet very general feeling of superstitious uneasiness and discomfort pervaded the Gezireh Palace Hotel the day after the Princess Ziska’s reception.
reputationsnounUS /ˌrepjəˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “reputation” — the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading In London, ladies of good birth and breeding went in for ‘skirt-dancing,’ and no one presumed to breathe a word against their reputations; why in Cairo should not a lady go in for a Theban dance without being considered improper?”
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In London, ladies of good birth and breeding went in for ‘skirt-dancing,’ and no one presumed to breathe a word against their reputations; why in Cairo should not a lady go in for a Theban dance without being considered improper?”
skirt-dancing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In London, ladies of good birth and breeding went in for ‘skirt-dancing,’ and no one presumed to breathe a word against their reputations; why in Cairo should not a lady go in for a Theban dance without being considered improper?”
SomethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something had happened, and no one knew what.
superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading /A curious/ yet very general feeling of superstitious uneasiness and discomfort pervaded the Gezireh Palace Hotel the day after the Princess Ziska’s reception.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading /A curious/ yet very general feeling of superstitious uneasiness and discomfort pervaded the Gezireh Palace Hotel the day after the Princess Ziska’s reception.
Thebannoun
an Egyptian inhabitant of ancient Thebes
From this reading In London, ladies of good birth and breeding went in for ‘skirt-dancing,’ and no one presumed to breathe a word against their reputations; why in Cairo should not a lady go in for a Theban dance without being considered improper?”
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In London, ladies of good birth and breeding went in for ‘skirt-dancing,’ and no one presumed to breathe a word against their reputations; why in Cairo should not a lady go in for a Theban dance without being considered improper?”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was certainly not the custom for a hostess, and a Princess to boot, to dance like a wild bacchante before a crowd of her invited guests, yet, as Dr. Dean blandly observed,-- “Where was the harm?
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading /A curious/ yet very general feeling of superstitious uneasiness and discomfort pervaded the Gezireh Palace Hotel the day after the Princess Ziska’s reception.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading /A curious/ yet very general feeling of superstitious uneasiness and discomfort pervaded the Gezireh Palace Hotel the day after the Princess Ziska’s reception.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was certainly not the custom for a hostess, and a Princess to boot, to dance like a wild bacchante before a crowd of her invited guests, yet, as Dr. Dean blandly observed,-- “Where was the harm?
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In London, ladies of good birth and breeding went in for ‘skirt-dancing,’ and no one presumed to breathe a word against their reputations; why in Cairo should not a lady go in for a Theban dance without being considered improper?”
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Something had happened, and no one knew what.
WhereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading It was certainly not the custom for a hostess, and a Princess to boot, to dance like a wild bacchante before a crowd of her invited guests, yet, as Dr. Dean blandly observed,-- “Where was the harm?
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The proprieties had been outraged, but no one knew why.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading It was certainly not the custom for a hostess, and a Princess to boot, to dance like a wild bacchante before a crowd of her invited guests, yet, as Dr. Dean blandly observed,-- “Where was the harm?
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In London, ladies of good birth and breeding went in for ‘skirt-dancing,’ and no one presumed to breathe a word against their reputations; why in Cairo should not a lady go in for a Theban dance without being considered improper?”
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading In London, ladies of good birth and breeding went in for ‘skirt-dancing,’ and no one presumed to breathe a word against their reputations; why in Cairo should not a lady go in for a Theban dance without being considered improper?”
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading /A curious/ yet very general feeling of superstitious uneasiness and discomfort pervaded the Gezireh Palace Hotel the day after the Princess Ziska’s reception.
Ziska's
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From this reading /A curious/ yet very general feeling of superstitious uneasiness and discomfort pervaded the Gezireh Palace Hotel the day after the Princess Ziska’s reception.
