used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was courteous and quick to see a want or a possible desire of any one of his guests.
academynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading “They will attend to him in the kitchen, no doubt,” he said with that grand air which the dancing academy tried to imitate.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “They will attend to him in the kitchen, no doubt,” he said with that grand air which the dancing academy tried to imitate.
(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 It was part of his sense of hospitality to dismiss all personal matters, and especially a personal trouble, from public attention.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was courteous and quick to see a want or a possible desire of any one of his guests.
Antoine
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From this reading Antoine Sebastian had applied himself seriously now to his role of host, so rarely played in the Frauengasse.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was courteous and quick to see a want or a possible desire of any one of his guests.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading Antoine Sebastian had applied himself seriously now to his role of host, so rarely played in the Frauengasse.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading “They will attend to him in the kitchen, no doubt,” he said with that grand air which the dancing academy tried to imitate.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading It was part of his sense of hospitality to dismiss all personal matters, and especially a personal trouble, from public attention.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Charles hardly noted what Desiree said.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading He was courteous and quick to see a want or a possible desire of any one of his guests.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading “They will attend to him in the kitchen, no doubt,” he said with that grand air which the dancing academy tried to imitate.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He was courteous and quick to see a want or a possible desire of any one of his guests.
Desiree
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From this reading Charles hardly noted what Desiree said.
dismissverbUS /dɪˈsmɪs/
bar from attention or consideration
From this reading It was part of his sense of hospitality to dismiss all personal matters, and especially a personal trouble, from public attention.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading “They will attend to him in the kitchen, no doubt,” he said with that grand air which the dancing academy tried to imitate.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It was part of his sense of hospitality to dismiss all personal matters, and especially a personal trouble, from public attention.
Frauengasse
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From this reading Antoine Sebastian had applied himself seriously now to his role of host, so rarely played in the Frauengasse.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was part of his sense of hospitality to dismiss all personal matters, and especially a personal trouble, from public attention.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading “They will attend to him in the kitchen, no doubt,” he said with that grand air which the dancing academy tried to imitate.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading He was courteous and quick to see a want or a possible desire of any one of his guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Antoine Sebastian had applied himself seriously now to his role of host, so rarely played in the Frauengasse.
only a very short time before
From this reading Charles hardly noted what Desiree said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was courteous and quick to see a want or a possible desire of any one of his guests.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “They will attend to him in the kitchen, no doubt,” he said with that grand air which the dancing academy tried to imitate.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Antoine Sebastian had applied himself seriously now to his role of host, so rarely played in the Frauengasse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Antoine Sebastian had applied himself seriously now to his role of host, so rarely played in the Frauengasse.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading It was part of his sense of hospitality to dismiss all personal matters, and especially a personal trouble, from public attention.
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 Antoine Sebastian had applied himself seriously now to his role of host, so rarely played in the Frauengasse.
imitateverbUS /ˈɪməteɪt/
reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading “They will attend to him in the kitchen, no doubt,” he said with that grand air which the dancing academy tried to imitate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Antoine Sebastian had applied himself seriously now to his role of host, so rarely played in the Frauengasse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was part of his sense of hospitality to dismiss all personal matters, and especially a personal trouble, from public attention.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading “They will attend to him in the kitchen, no doubt,” he said with that grand air which the dancing academy tried to imitate.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was part of his sense of hospitality to dismiss all personal matters, and especially a personal trouble, from public attention.
not any; not one
From this reading “They will attend to him in the kitchen, no doubt,” he said with that grand air which the dancing academy tried to imitate.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Charles hardly noted what Desiree said.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Antoine Sebastian had applied himself seriously now to his role of host, so rarely played in the Frauengasse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Antoine Sebastian had applied himself seriously now to his role of host, so rarely played in the Frauengasse.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was courteous and quick to see a want or a possible desire of any one of his guests.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was courteous and quick to see a want or a possible desire of any one of his guests.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was part of his sense of hospitality to dismiss all personal matters, and especially a personal trouble, from public attention.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading It was part of his sense of hospitality to dismiss all personal matters, and especially a personal trouble, from public attention.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Antoine Sebastian had applied himself seriously now to his role of host, so rarely played in the Frauengasse.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He was courteous and quick to see a want or a possible desire of any one of his guests.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It was part of his sense of hospitality to dismiss all personal matters, and especially a personal trouble, from public attention.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading He was courteous and quick to see a want or a possible desire of any one of his guests.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Antoine Sebastian had applied himself seriously now to his role of host, so rarely played in the Frauengasse.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading Antoine Sebastian had applied himself seriously now to his role of host, so rarely played in the Frauengasse.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “They will attend to him in the kitchen, no doubt,” he said with that grand air which the dancing academy tried to imitate.
Sebastian
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From this reading Antoine Sebastian had applied himself seriously now to his role of host, so rarely played in the Frauengasse.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was courteous and quick to see a want or a possible desire of any one of his guests.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading It was part of his sense of hospitality to dismiss all personal matters, and especially a personal trouble, from public attention.
in a serious manner
From this reading Antoine Sebastian had applied himself seriously now to his role of host, so rarely played in the Frauengasse.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Antoine Sebastian had applied himself seriously now to his role of host, so rarely played in the Frauengasse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “They will attend to him in the kitchen, no doubt,” he said with that grand air which the dancing academy tried to imitate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Antoine Sebastian had applied himself seriously now to his role of host, so rarely played in the Frauengasse.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They will attend to him in the kitchen, no doubt,” he said with that grand air which the dancing academy tried to imitate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Antoine Sebastian had applied himself seriously now to his role of host, so rarely played in the Frauengasse.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading “They will attend to him in the kitchen, no doubt,” he said with that grand air which the dancing academy tried to imitate.
a source of difficulty
From this reading It was part of his sense of hospitality to dismiss all personal matters, and especially a personal trouble, from public attention.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He was courteous and quick to see a want or a possible desire of any one of his guests.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was courteous and quick to see a want or a possible desire of any one of his guests.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Charles hardly noted what Desiree said.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “They will attend to him in the kitchen, no doubt,” he said with that grand air which the dancing academy tried to imitate.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “They will attend to him in the kitchen, no doubt,” he said with that grand air which the dancing academy tried to imitate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “They will attend to him in the kitchen, no doubt,” he said with that grand air which the dancing academy tried to imitate.
