used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Quite a number of pleasant parties had been given in compliment to them and Christy.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I am sorry you are going, though I congratulate you on the prospect now before you of returning to your friends," said Captain Passford, after the conversation had continued for half an hour.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading REGIS IN COMMISSION The kindly expressions of feeling which passed between the hosts and their guests were far from being mere compliments, for the Confederate commander and surgeon had made themselves very agreeable.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sorry you are going, though I congratulate you on the prospect now before you of returning to your friends," said Captain Passford, after the conversation had continued for half an hour.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I am sorry you are going, though I congratulate you on the prospect now before you of returning to your friends," said Captain Passford, after the conversation had continued for half an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading REGIS IN COMMISSION The kindly expressions of feeling which passed between the hosts and their guests were far from being mere compliments, for the Confederate commander and surgeon had made themselves very agreeable.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I am sorry you are going, though I congratulate you on the prospect now before you of returning to your friends," said Captain Passford, after the conversation had continued for half an hour.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Quite a number of pleasant parties had been given in compliment to them and Christy.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I am sorry you are going, though I congratulate you on the prospect now before you of returning to your friends," said Captain Passford, after the conversation had continued for half an hour.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading REGIS IN COMMISSION The kindly expressions of feeling which passed between the hosts and their guests were far from being mere compliments, for the Confederate commander and surgeon had made themselves very agreeable.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But the family felt that they owed a debt of gratitude to their guests which they could not repay; and enemies though they were, the most eminent personages on the Federal side could not have been better treated.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading REGIS IN COMMISSION The kindly expressions of feeling which passed between the hosts and their guests were far from being mere compliments, for the Confederate commander and surgeon had made themselves very agreeable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the family felt that they owed a debt of gratitude to their guests which they could not repay; and enemies though they were, the most eminent personages on the Federal side could not have been better treated.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "I am sorry you are going, though I congratulate you on the prospect now before you of returning to your friends," said Captain Passford, after the conversation had continued for half an hour.
Christy
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From this reading Quite a number of pleasant parties had been given in compliment to them and Christy.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading REGIS IN COMMISSION The kindly expressions of feeling which passed between the hosts and their guests were far from being mere compliments, for the Confederate commander and surgeon had made themselves very agreeable.
COMMISSIONnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading REGIS IN COMMISSION The kindly expressions of feeling which passed between the hosts and their guests were far from being mere compliments, for the Confederate commander and surgeon had made themselves very agreeable.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Quite a number of pleasant parties had been given in compliment to them and Christy.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading REGIS IN COMMISSION The kindly expressions of feeling which passed between the hosts and their guests were far from being mere compliments, for the Confederate commander and surgeon had made themselves very agreeable.
ConfederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading REGIS IN COMMISSION The kindly expressions of feeling which passed between the hosts and their guests were far from being mere compliments, for the Confederate commander and surgeon had made themselves very agreeable.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading "I am sorry you are going, though I congratulate you on the prospect now before you of returning to your friends," said Captain Passford, after the conversation had continued for half an hour.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "I am sorry you are going, though I congratulate you on the prospect now before you of returning to your friends," said Captain Passford, after the conversation had continued for half an hour.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading "I am sorry you are going, though I congratulate you on the prospect now before you of returning to your friends," said Captain Passford, after the conversation had continued for half an hour.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But the family felt that they owed a debt of gratitude to their guests which they could not repay; and enemies though they were, the most eminent personages on the Federal side could not have been better treated.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading But the family felt that they owed a debt of gratitude to their guests which they could not repay; and enemies though they were, the most eminent personages on the Federal side could not have been better treated.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading But the family felt that they owed a debt of gratitude to their guests which they could not repay; and enemies though they were, the most eminent personages on the Federal side could not have been better treated.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading But the family felt that they owed a debt of gratitude to their guests which they could not repay; and enemies though they were, the most eminent personages on the Federal side could not have been better treated.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading REGIS IN COMMISSION The kindly expressions of feeling which passed between the hosts and their guests were far from being mere compliments, for the Confederate commander and surgeon had made themselves very agreeable.
a social unit living together
From this reading But the family felt that they owed a debt of gratitude to their guests which they could not repay; and enemies though they were, the most eminent personages on the Federal side could not have been better treated.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading REGIS IN COMMISSION The kindly expressions of feeling which passed between the hosts and their guests were far from being mere compliments, for the Confederate commander and surgeon had made themselves very agreeable.
FederaladjectiveUS /ˈfedərəl/
national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units
From this reading But the family felt that they owed a debt of gratitude to their guests which they could not repay; and enemies though they were, the most eminent personages on the Federal side could not have been better treated.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading REGIS IN COMMISSION The kindly expressions of feeling which passed between the hosts and their guests were far from being mere compliments, for the Confederate commander and surgeon had made themselves very agreeable.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But the family felt that they owed a debt of gratitude to their guests which they could not repay; and enemies though they were, the most eminent personages on the Federal side could not have been better treated.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading REGIS IN COMMISSION The kindly expressions of feeling which passed between the hosts and their guests were far from being mere compliments, for the Confederate commander and surgeon had made themselves very agreeable.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I am sorry you are going, though I congratulate you on the prospect now before you of returning to your friends," said Captain Passford, after the conversation had continued for half an hour.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading REGIS IN COMMISSION The kindly expressions of feeling which passed between the hosts and their guests were far from being mere compliments, for the Confederate commander and surgeon had made themselves very agreeable.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Quite a number of pleasant parties had been given in compliment to them and Christy.
the act of departing
From this reading "I am sorry you are going, though I congratulate you on the prospect now before you of returning to your friends," said Captain Passford, after the conversation had continued for half an hour.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading But the family felt that they owed a debt of gratitude to their guests which they could not repay; and enemies though they were, the most eminent personages on the Federal side could not have been better treated.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading REGIS IN COMMISSION The kindly expressions of feeling which passed between the hosts and their guests were far from being mere compliments, for the Confederate commander and surgeon had made themselves very agreeable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading REGIS IN COMMISSION The kindly expressions of feeling which passed between the hosts and their guests were far from being mere compliments, for the Confederate commander and surgeon had made themselves very agreeable.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "I am sorry you are going, though I congratulate you on the prospect now before you of returning to your friends," said Captain Passford, after the conversation had continued for half an hour.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But the family felt that they owed a debt of gratitude to their guests which they could not repay; and enemies though they were, the most eminent personages on the Federal side could not have been better treated.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading REGIS IN COMMISSION The kindly expressions of feeling which passed between the hosts and their guests were far from being mere compliments, for the Confederate commander and surgeon had made themselves very agreeable.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "I am sorry you are going, though I congratulate you on the prospect now before you of returning to your friends," said Captain Passford, after the conversation had continued for half an hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am sorry you are going, though I congratulate you on the prospect now before you of returning to your friends," said Captain Passford, after the conversation had continued for half an hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading REGIS IN COMMISSION The kindly expressions of feeling which passed between the hosts and their guests were far from being mere compliments, for the Confederate commander and surgeon had made themselves very agreeable.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading REGIS IN COMMISSION The kindly expressions of feeling which passed between the hosts and their guests were far from being mere compliments, for the Confederate commander and surgeon had made themselves very agreeable.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading REGIS IN COMMISSION The kindly expressions of feeling which passed between the hosts and their guests were far from being mere compliments, for the Confederate commander and surgeon had made themselves very agreeable.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading REGIS IN COMMISSION The kindly expressions of feeling which passed between the hosts and their guests were far from being mere compliments, for the Confederate commander and surgeon had made themselves very agreeable.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But the family felt that they owed a debt of gratitude to their guests which they could not repay; and enemies though they were, the most eminent personages on the Federal side could not have been better treated.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the family felt that they owed a debt of gratitude to their guests which they could not repay; and enemies though they were, the most eminent personages on the Federal side could not have been better treated.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I am sorry you are going, though I congratulate you on the prospect now before you of returning to your friends," said Captain Passford, after the conversation had continued for half an hour.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Quite a number of pleasant parties had been given in compliment to them and Christy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading REGIS IN COMMISSION The kindly expressions of feeling which passed between the hosts and their guests were far from being mere compliments, for the Confederate commander and surgeon had made themselves very agreeable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But the family felt that they owed a debt of gratitude to their guests which they could not repay; and enemies though they were, the most eminent personages on the Federal side could not have been better treated.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading But the family felt that they owed a debt of gratitude to their guests which they could not repay; and enemies though they were, the most eminent personages on the Federal side could not have been better treated.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Quite a number of pleasant parties had been given in compliment to them and Christy.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading REGIS IN COMMISSION The kindly expressions of feeling which passed between the hosts and their guests were far from being mere compliments, for the Confederate commander and surgeon had made themselves very agreeable.
Passford
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From this reading "I am sorry you are going, though I congratulate you on the prospect now before you of returning to your friends," said Captain Passford, after the conversation had continued for half an hour.
personages
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From this reading But the family felt that they owed a debt of gratitude to their guests which they could not repay; and enemies though they were, the most eminent personages on the Federal side could not have been better treated.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Quite a number of pleasant parties had been given in compliment to them and Christy.
the possibility of future success
From this reading "I am sorry you are going, though I congratulate you on the prospect now before you of returning to your friends," said Captain Passford, after the conversation had continued for half an hour.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite a number of pleasant parties had been given in compliment to them and Christy.
REGIS
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From this reading REGIS IN COMMISSION The kindly expressions of feeling which passed between the hosts and their guests were far from being mere compliments, for the Confederate commander and surgeon had made themselves very agreeable.
repayverbUS /riˈpeɪ/
pay back
From this reading But the family felt that they owed a debt of gratitude to their guests which they could not repay; and enemies though they were, the most eminent personages on the Federal side could not have been better treated.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading "I am sorry you are going, though I congratulate you on the prospect now before you of returning to your friends," said Captain Passford, after the conversation had continued for half an hour.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am sorry you are going, though I congratulate you on the prospect now before you of returning to your friends," said Captain Passford, after the conversation had continued for half an hour.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading But the family felt that they owed a debt of gratitude to their guests which they could not repay; and enemies though they were, the most eminent personages on the Federal side could not have been better treated.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "I am sorry you are going, though I congratulate you on the prospect now before you of returning to your friends," said Captain Passford, after the conversation had continued for half an hour.
ST
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From this reading THE ST.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading REGIS IN COMMISSION The kindly expressions of feeling which passed between the hosts and their guests were far from being mere compliments, for the Confederate commander and surgeon had made themselves very agreeable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the family felt that they owed a debt of gratitude to their guests which they could not repay; and enemies though they were, the most eminent personages on the Federal side could not have been better treated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ST.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading REGIS IN COMMISSION The kindly expressions of feeling which passed between the hosts and their guests were far from being mere compliments, for the Confederate commander and surgeon had made themselves very agreeable.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Quite a number of pleasant parties had been given in compliment to them and Christy.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading REGIS IN COMMISSION The kindly expressions of feeling which passed between the hosts and their guests were far from being mere compliments, for the Confederate commander and surgeon had made themselves very agreeable.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the family felt that they owed a debt of gratitude to their guests which they could not repay; and enemies though they were, the most eminent personages on the Federal side could not have been better treated.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But the family felt that they owed a debt of gratitude to their guests which they could not repay; and enemies though they were, the most eminent personages on the Federal side could not have been better treated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Quite a number of pleasant parties had been given in compliment to them and Christy.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading But the family felt that they owed a debt of gratitude to their guests which they could not repay; and enemies though they were, the most eminent personages on the Federal side could not have been better treated.
precisely as stated
From this reading REGIS IN COMMISSION The kindly expressions of feeling which passed between the hosts and their guests were far from being mere compliments, for the Confederate commander and surgeon had made themselves very agreeable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading REGIS IN COMMISSION The kindly expressions of feeling which passed between the hosts and their guests were far from being mere compliments, for the Confederate commander and surgeon had made themselves very agreeable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading REGIS IN COMMISSION The kindly expressions of feeling which passed between the hosts and their guests were far from being mere compliments, for the Confederate commander and surgeon had made themselves very agreeable.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am sorry you are going, though I congratulate you on the prospect now before you of returning to your friends," said Captain Passford, after the conversation had continued for half an hour.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am sorry you are going, though I congratulate you on the prospect now before you of returning to your friends," said Captain Passford, after the conversation had continued for half an hour.
