used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LITTLE PILGRIMAGE That night Congressman Carlton entertained the Cleverly delegation at dinner.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The various members of the party viewed it according to their respective methods of viewing life.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The episode of the afternoon naturally came in for a large share of conversation.
(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 a merry party, for they all felt very happy over their preliminary victory in the matter of the new Federal station.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Barry was included among the dinner guests, and he conducted himself with due modesty, and yet with all of the confidence of a veteran statesman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Barry was included among the dinner guests, and he conducted himself with due modesty, and yet with all of the confidence of a veteran statesman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A LITTLE PILGRIMAGE That night Congressman Carlton entertained the Cleverly delegation at dinner.
Barry
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From this reading Barry was included among the dinner guests, and he conducted himself with due modesty, and yet with all of the confidence of a veteran statesman.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The episode of the afternoon naturally came in for a large share of conversation.
Carlton
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From this reading A LITTLE PILGRIMAGE That night Congressman Carlton entertained the Cleverly delegation at dinner.
CleverlyadverbUS /ˈklevərli/
in a clever manner
From this reading A LITTLE PILGRIMAGE That night Congressman Carlton entertained the Cleverly delegation at dinner.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Barry was included among the dinner guests, and he conducted himself with due modesty, and yet with all of the confidence of a veteran statesman.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Barry was included among the dinner guests, and he conducted himself with due modesty, and yet with all of the confidence of a veteran statesman.
CongressmannounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəsmən/
a member of the United States House of Representatives
From this reading A LITTLE PILGRIMAGE That night Congressman Carlton entertained the Cleverly delegation at dinner.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The episode of the afternoon naturally came in for a large share of conversation.
delegationnounUS /ˌdeləˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of representatives or delegates
From this reading A LITTLE PILGRIMAGE That night Congressman Carlton entertained the Cleverly delegation at dinner.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A LITTLE PILGRIMAGE That night Congressman Carlton entertained the Cleverly delegation at dinner.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Barry was included among the dinner guests, and he conducted himself with due modesty, and yet with all of the confidence of a veteran statesman.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading A LITTLE PILGRIMAGE That night Congressman Carlton entertained the Cleverly delegation at dinner.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading The episode of the afternoon naturally came in for a large share of conversation.
FederaladjectiveUS /ˈfedərəl/
national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units
From this reading It was a merry party, for they all felt very happy over their preliminary victory in the matter of the new Federal station.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was a merry party, for they all felt very happy over their preliminary victory in the matter of the new Federal station.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a merry party, for they all felt very happy over their preliminary victory in the matter of the new Federal station.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Barry was included among the dinner guests, and he conducted himself with due modesty, and yet with all of the confidence of a veteran statesman.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It was a merry party, for they all felt very happy over their preliminary victory in the matter of the new Federal station.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Barry was included among the dinner guests, and he conducted himself with due modesty, and yet with all of the confidence of a veteran statesman.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Barry was included among the dinner guests, and he conducted himself with due modesty, and yet with all of the confidence of a veteran statesman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a merry party, for they all felt very happy over their preliminary victory in the matter of the new Federal station.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Barry was included among the dinner guests, and he conducted himself with due modesty, and yet with all of the confidence of a veteran statesman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a merry party, for they all felt very happy over their preliminary victory in the matter of the new Federal station.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The episode of the afternoon naturally came in for a large share of conversation.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The various members of the party viewed it according to their respective methods of viewing life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A LITTLE PILGRIMAGE That night Congressman Carlton entertained the Cleverly delegation at dinner.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was a merry party, for they all felt very happy over their preliminary victory in the matter of the new Federal station.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The various members of the party viewed it according to their respective methods of viewing life.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading It was a merry party, for they all felt very happy over their preliminary victory in the matter of the new Federal station.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The various members of the party viewed it according to their respective methods of viewing life.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading Barry was included among the dinner guests, and he conducted himself with due modesty, and yet with all of the confidence of a veteran statesman.
as might be expected
From this reading The episode of the afternoon naturally came in for a large share of conversation.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was a merry party, for they all felt very happy over their preliminary victory in the matter of the new Federal station.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A LITTLE PILGRIMAGE That night Congressman Carlton entertained the Cleverly delegation at dinner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a merry party, for they all felt very happy over their preliminary victory in the matter of the new Federal station.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was a merry party, for they all felt very happy over their preliminary victory in the matter of the new Federal station.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was a merry party, for they all felt very happy over their preliminary victory in the matter of the new Federal station.
PILGRIMAGEnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/
a journey to a sacred place
From this reading A LITTLE PILGRIMAGE That night Congressman Carlton entertained the Cleverly delegation at dinner.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading It was a merry party, for they all felt very happy over their preliminary victory in the matter of the new Federal station.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading The various members of the party viewed it according to their respective methods of viewing life.
have in common
From this reading The episode of the afternoon naturally came in for a large share of conversation.
statesmannounUS /ˈsteɪtsmən/
a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading Barry was included among the dinner guests, and he conducted himself with due modesty, and yet with all of the confidence of a veteran statesman.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading It was a merry party, for they all felt very happy over their preliminary victory in the matter of the new Federal station.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A LITTLE PILGRIMAGE That night Congressman Carlton entertained the Cleverly delegation at dinner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LITTLE PILGRIMAGE That night Congressman Carlton entertained the Cleverly delegation at dinner.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was a merry party, for they all felt very happy over their preliminary victory in the matter of the new Federal station.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a merry party, for they all felt very happy over their preliminary victory in the matter of the new Federal station.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The various members of the party viewed it according to their respective methods of viewing life.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The various members of the party viewed it according to their respective methods of viewing life.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a merry party, for they all felt very happy over their preliminary victory in the matter of the new Federal station.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading Barry was included among the dinner guests, and he conducted himself with due modesty, and yet with all of the confidence of a veteran statesman.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading It was a merry party, for they all felt very happy over their preliminary victory in the matter of the new Federal station.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading The various members of the party viewed it according to their respective methods of viewing life.
viewingnounUS /ˈvjuːɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The various members of the party viewed it according to their respective methods of viewing life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a merry party, for they all felt very happy over their preliminary victory in the matter of the new Federal station.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Barry was included among the dinner guests, and he conducted himself with due modesty, and yet with all of the confidence of a veteran statesman.
but in spite of that
From this reading Barry was included among the dinner guests, and he conducted himself with due modesty, and yet with all of the confidence of a veteran statesman.
