AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the dinner party at the FitzMaurice’s, the next morning was ominous with sullen clouds in the Arnold homestead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Madam was served with breakfast in her room, and the General had no appetite.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading The Madam was served with breakfast in her room, and the General had no appetite.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The first caller was Sven Svenson, who approached the sentinel before the General’s office door.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading After the dinner party at the FitzMaurice’s, the next morning was ominous with sullen clouds in the Arnold homestead.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After the dinner party at the FitzMaurice’s, the next morning was ominous with sullen clouds in the Arnold homestead.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The first caller was Sven Svenson, who approached the sentinel before the General’s office door.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The office of the Commandant of Philadelphia was streaked with strata of dark blue vitriolic language.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The Madam was served with breakfast in her room, and the General had no appetite.
callernounUS /ˈkɔːlər/
a social or business visitor
From this reading The first caller was Sven Svenson, who approached the sentinel before the General’s office door.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The servants were gliding from room to room in sober mien; conversations were carried on in whispers.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading After the dinner party at the FitzMaurice’s, the next morning was ominous with sullen clouds in the Arnold homestead.
CommandantnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdɑːnt/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The office of the Commandant of Philadelphia was streaked with strata of dark blue vitriolic language.
conversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The servants were gliding from room to room in sober mien; conversations were carried on in whispers.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The office of the Commandant of Philadelphia was streaked with strata of dark blue vitriolic language.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading After the dinner party at the FitzMaurice’s, the next morning was ominous with sullen clouds in the Arnold homestead.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The first caller was Sven Svenson, who approached the sentinel before the General’s office door.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first caller was Sven Svenson, who approached the sentinel before the General’s office door.
FitzMaurice's
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From this reading After the dinner party at the FitzMaurice’s, the next morning was ominous with sullen clouds in the Arnold homestead.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The servants were gliding from room to room in sober mien; conversations were carried on in whispers.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The Madam was served with breakfast in her room, and the General had no appetite.
General'snounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading The first caller was Sven Svenson, who approached the sentinel before the General’s office door.
glidingnounUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of flying a glider
From this reading The servants were gliding from room to room in sober mien; conversations were carried on in whispers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Madam was served with breakfast in her room, and the General had no appetite.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Madam was served with breakfast in her room, and the General had no appetite.
homesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading After the dinner party at the FitzMaurice’s, the next morning was ominous with sullen clouds in the Arnold homestead.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After the dinner party at the FitzMaurice’s, the next morning was ominous with sullen clouds in the Arnold homestead.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading The office of the Commandant of Philadelphia was streaked with strata of dark blue vitriolic language.
a woman of refinement
From this reading The Madam was served with breakfast in her room, and the General had no appetite.
miennounUS /miːn/
dignified manner or conduct
From this reading The servants were gliding from room to room in sober mien; conversations were carried on in whispers.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading After the dinner party at the FitzMaurice’s, the next morning was ominous with sullen clouds in the Arnold homestead.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading After the dinner party at the FitzMaurice’s, the next morning was ominous with sullen clouds in the Arnold homestead.
not any; not one
From this reading The Madam was served with breakfast in her room, and the General had no appetite.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The office of the Commandant of Philadelphia was streaked with strata of dark blue vitriolic language.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The office of the Commandant of Philadelphia was streaked with strata of dark blue vitriolic language.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading After the dinner party at the FitzMaurice’s, the next morning was ominous with sullen clouds in the Arnold homestead.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The servants were gliding from room to room in sober mien; conversations were carried on in whispers.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading After the dinner party at the FitzMaurice’s, the next morning was ominous with sullen clouds in the Arnold homestead.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading The office of the Commandant of Philadelphia was streaked with strata of dark blue vitriolic language.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The servants were gliding from room to room in sober mien; conversations were carried on in whispers.
sentinelnounUS /ˈsentənəl/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The first caller was Sven Svenson, who approached the sentinel before the General’s office door.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The servants were gliding from room to room in sober mien; conversations were carried on in whispers.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The Madam was served with breakfast in her room, and the General had no appetite.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading The servants were gliding from room to room in sober mien; conversations were carried on in whispers.
stratanounUS /ˈstrætə/
plural of “stratum” — one of several parallel layers of material arranged one on top of another (such as a layer of tissue or cells in an organism or a layer of sedimentary rock)
From this reading The office of the Commandant of Philadelphia was streaked with strata of dark blue vitriolic language.
streakedadjectiveUS /striːkt/
marked with or as if with stripes or linear discolorations
From this reading The office of the Commandant of Philadelphia was streaked with strata of dark blue vitriolic language.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading After the dinner party at the FitzMaurice’s, the next morning was ominous with sullen clouds in the Arnold homestead.
Sven
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first caller was Sven Svenson, who approached the sentinel before the General’s office door.
Svenson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first caller was Sven Svenson, who approached the sentinel before the General’s office door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the dinner party at the FitzMaurice’s, the next morning was ominous with sullen clouds in the Arnold homestead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The servants were gliding from room to room in sober mien; conversations were carried on in whispers.
vitriolicadjectiveUS /ˌvɪtriˈɑːlɪk/
harsh or corrosive in tone
From this reading The office of the Commandant of Philadelphia was streaked with strata of dark blue vitriolic language.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After the dinner party at the FitzMaurice’s, the next morning was ominous with sullen clouds in the Arnold homestead.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The servants were gliding from room to room in sober mien; conversations were carried on in whispers.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading The servants were gliding from room to room in sober mien; conversations were carried on in whispers.
which person or people
From this reading The first caller was Sven Svenson, who approached the sentinel before the General’s office door.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After the dinner party at the FitzMaurice’s, the next morning was ominous with sullen clouds in the Arnold homestead.
