used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Both he and his supposed "enemy" were present at a dinner, given by a high official, the chief Knowledge-tester or Examiner.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading All went on well till about the middle of the repast, when suddenly the Monomaniac rose, pointed to his supposed enemy, and addressing himself to the guests, said, "Look there!
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading All went on well till about the middle of the repast, when suddenly the Monomaniac rose, pointed to his supposed enemy, and addressing himself to the guests, said, "Look there!
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All went on well till about the middle of the repast, when suddenly the Monomaniac rose, pointed to his supposed enemy, and addressing himself to the guests, said, "Look there!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both he and his supposed "enemy" were present at a dinner, given by a high official, the chief Knowledge-tester or Examiner.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our dining-tables are semicircular, and the guests are seated on the convex side only.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Both he and his supposed "enemy" were present at a dinner, given by a high official, the chief Knowledge-tester or Examiner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The supposed "enemy" happened to be seated at the extreme end of the semicircle, and consequently in a position to be seen from the centre of the table.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Monomaniac, being a particular friend, honoured by the host, sat next to him in the centre.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both he and his supposed "enemy" were present at a dinner, given by a high official, the chief Knowledge-tester or Examiner.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Both he and his supposed "enemy" were present at a dinner, given by a high official, the chief Knowledge-tester or Examiner.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The Monomaniac, being a particular friend, honoured by the host, sat next to him in the centre.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Both he and his supposed "enemy" were present at a dinner, given by a high official, the chief Knowledge-tester or Examiner.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The supposed "enemy" happened to be seated at the extreme end of the semicircle, and consequently in a position to be seen from the centre of the table.
convexadjectiveUS /kənˈveks/
curving or bulging outward
From this reading Our dining-tables are semicircular, and the guests are seated on the convex side only.
dining-tables
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From this reading Our dining-tables are semicircular, and the guests are seated on the convex side only.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Both he and his supposed "enemy" were present at a dinner, given by a high official, the chief Knowledge-tester or Examiner.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The supposed "enemy" happened to be seated at the extreme end of the semicircle, and consequently in a position to be seen from the centre of the table.
an opposing military force
From this reading Both he and his supposed "enemy" were present at a dinner, given by a high official, the chief Knowledge-tester or Examiner.
ExaminernounUS /ɪɡˈzæmənər/
someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications
From this reading Both he and his supposed "enemy" were present at a dinner, given by a high official, the chief Knowledge-tester or Examiner.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The supposed "enemy" happened to be seated at the extreme end of the semicircle, and consequently in a position to be seen from the centre of the table.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The Monomaniac, being a particular friend, honoured by the host, sat next to him in the centre.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The supposed "enemy" happened to be seated at the extreme end of the semicircle, and consequently in a position to be seen from the centre of the table.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Both he and his supposed "enemy" were present at a dinner, given by a high official, the chief Knowledge-tester or Examiner.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Our dining-tables are semicircular, and the guests are seated on the convex side only.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The supposed "enemy" happened to be seated at the extreme end of the semicircle, and consequently in a position to be seen from the centre of the table.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both he and his supposed "enemy" were present at a dinner, given by a high official, the chief Knowledge-tester or Examiner.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Both he and his supposed "enemy" were present at a dinner, given by a high official, the chief Knowledge-tester or Examiner.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Monomaniac, being a particular friend, honoured by the host, sat next to him in the centre.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading All went on well till about the middle of the repast, when suddenly the Monomaniac rose, pointed to his supposed enemy, and addressing himself to the guests, said, "Look there!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Both he and his supposed "enemy" were present at a dinner, given by a high official, the chief Knowledge-tester or Examiner.
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading The Monomaniac, being a particular friend, honoured by the host, sat next to him in the centre.
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 The Monomaniac, being a particular friend, honoured by the host, sat next to him in the centre.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Monomaniac, being a particular friend, honoured by the host, sat next to him in the centre.
Knowledge-tester
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From this reading Both he and his supposed "enemy" were present at a dinner, given by a high official, the chief Knowledge-tester or Examiner.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading All went on well till about the middle of the repast, when suddenly the Monomaniac rose, pointed to his supposed enemy, and addressing himself to the guests, said, "Look there!
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading All went on well till about the middle of the repast, when suddenly the Monomaniac rose, pointed to his supposed enemy, and addressing himself to the guests, said, "Look there!
Monomaniacnoun
a person suffering from monomania
From this reading The Monomaniac, being a particular friend, honoured by the host, sat next to him in the centre.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The Monomaniac, being a particular friend, honoured by the host, sat next to him in the centre.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The supposed "enemy" happened to be seated at the extreme end of the semicircle, and consequently in a position to be seen from the centre of the table.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Both he and his supposed "enemy" were present at a dinner, given by a high official, the chief Knowledge-tester or Examiner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Our dining-tables are semicircular, and the guests are seated on the convex side only.
and nothing more
From this reading Our dining-tables are semicircular, and the guests are seated on the convex side only.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Both he and his supposed "enemy" were present at a dinner, given by a high official, the chief Knowledge-tester or Examiner.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our dining-tables are semicircular, and the guests are seated on the convex side only.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The Monomaniac, being a particular friend, honoured by the host, sat next to him in the centre.
having a point
From this reading All went on well till about the middle of the repast, when suddenly the Monomaniac rose, pointed to his supposed enemy, and addressing himself to the guests, said, "Look there!
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The supposed "enemy" happened to be seated at the extreme end of the semicircle, and consequently in a position to be seen from the centre of the table.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Both he and his supposed "enemy" were present at a dinner, given by a high official, the chief Knowledge-tester or Examiner.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading All went on well till about the middle of the repast, when suddenly the Monomaniac rose, pointed to his supposed enemy, and addressing himself to the guests, said, "Look there!
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading All went on well till about the middle of the repast, when suddenly the Monomaniac rose, pointed to his supposed enemy, and addressing himself to the guests, said, "Look there!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading All went on well till about the middle of the repast, when suddenly the Monomaniac rose, pointed to his supposed enemy, and addressing himself to the guests, said, "Look there!
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The Monomaniac, being a particular friend, honoured by the host, sat next to him in the centre.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Our dining-tables are semicircular, and the guests are seated on the convex side only.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The supposed "enemy" happened to be seated at the extreme end of the semicircle, and consequently in a position to be seen from the centre of the table.
semicirclenoun
a plane figure with the shape of half a circle
From this reading The supposed "enemy" happened to be seated at the extreme end of the semicircle, and consequently in a position to be seen from the centre of the table.
semicircularadjectiveUS /ˌsemiˈsɜːrkjələr/
curved into a half circle
From this reading Our dining-tables are semicircular, and the guests are seated on the convex side only.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Our dining-tables are semicircular, and the guests are seated on the convex side only.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading All went on well till about the middle of the repast, when suddenly the Monomaniac rose, pointed to his supposed enemy, and addressing himself to the guests, said, "Look there!
required or under orders
From this reading Both he and his supposed "enemy" were present at a dinner, given by a high official, the chief Knowledge-tester or Examiner.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The supposed "enemy" happened to be seated at the extreme end of the semicircle, and consequently in a position to be seen from the centre of the table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Both he and his supposed "enemy" were present at a dinner, given by a high official, the chief Knowledge-tester or Examiner.
in or at that place or location
From this reading All went on well till about the middle of the repast, when suddenly the Monomaniac rose, pointed to his supposed enemy, and addressing himself to the guests, said, "Look there!
up to a particular time
From this reading All went on well till about the middle of the repast, when suddenly the Monomaniac rose, pointed to his supposed enemy, and addressing himself to the guests, said, "Look there!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Monomaniac, being a particular friend, honoured by the host, sat next to him in the centre.
(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 All went on well till about the middle of the repast, when suddenly the Monomaniac rose, pointed to his supposed enemy, and addressing himself to the guests, said, "Look there!
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading All went on well till about the middle of the repast, when suddenly the Monomaniac rose, pointed to his supposed enemy, and addressing himself to the guests, said, "Look there!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both he and his supposed "enemy" were present at a dinner, given by a high official, the chief Knowledge-tester or Examiner.
at the time that
From this reading All went on well till about the middle of the repast, when suddenly the Monomaniac rose, pointed to his supposed enemy, and addressing himself to the guests, said, "Look there!
