used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CALL OF THE HOUSE On the morning after Barry's restoration to the favor of his old friend, John Carlton received an invitation to call at the White House.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A CALL OF THE HOUSE On the morning after Barry's restoration to the favor of his old friend, John Carlton received an invitation to call at the White House.
(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 The big Congressman, with all of his natural modesty, was not insensible of the honor that had been done him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A CALL OF THE HOUSE On the morning after Barry's restoration to the favor of his old friend, John Carlton received an invitation to call at the White House.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was half-expected and yet, paradoxical as it may seem, it was a surprise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was half-expected and yet, paradoxical as it may seem, it was a surprise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A CALL OF THE HOUSE On the morning after Barry's restoration to the favor of his old friend, John Carlton received an invitation to call at the White House.
Barry's
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From this reading A CALL OF THE HOUSE On the morning after Barry's restoration to the favor of his old friend, John Carlton received an invitation to call at the White House.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He felt instinctively that he was to be consulted on the political and legislative situation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The big Congressman, with all of his natural modesty, was not insensible of the honor that had been done him.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big Congressman, with all of his natural modesty, was not insensible of the honor that had been done him.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A CALL OF THE HOUSE On the morning after Barry's restoration to the favor of his old friend, John Carlton received an invitation to call at the White House.
Carlton
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From this reading A CALL OF THE HOUSE On the morning after Barry's restoration to the favor of his old friend, John Carlton received an invitation to call at the White House.
CongressmannounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəsmən/
a member of the United States House of Representatives
From this reading The big Congressman, with all of his natural modesty, was not insensible of the honor that had been done him.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading He felt instinctively that he was to be consulted on the political and legislative situation.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The big Congressman, with all of his natural modesty, was not insensible of the honor that had been done him.
promote over another
From this reading A CALL OF THE HOUSE On the morning after Barry's restoration to the favor of his old friend, John Carlton received an invitation to call at the White House.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt instinctively that he was to be consulted on the political and legislative situation.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A CALL OF THE HOUSE On the morning after Barry's restoration to the favor of his old friend, John Carlton received an invitation to call at the White House.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The big Congressman, with all of his natural modesty, was not insensible of the honor that had been done him.
half-expected
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From this reading It was half-expected and yet, paradoxical as it may seem, it was a surprise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt instinctively that he was to be consulted on the political and legislative situation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The big Congressman, with all of his natural modesty, was not insensible of the honor that had been done him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A CALL OF THE HOUSE On the morning after Barry's restoration to the favor of his old friend, John Carlton received an invitation to call at the White House.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The big Congressman, with all of his natural modesty, was not insensible of the honor that had been done him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A CALL OF THE HOUSE On the morning after Barry's restoration to the favor of his old friend, John Carlton received an invitation to call at the White House.
insensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsensəbəl/
incapable of physical sensation
From this reading The big Congressman, with all of his natural modesty, was not insensible of the honor that had been done him.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading He felt instinctively that he was to be consulted on the political and legislative situation.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading A CALL OF THE HOUSE On the morning after Barry's restoration to the favor of his old friend, John Carlton received an invitation to call at the White House.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a supreme moment.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading A CALL OF THE HOUSE On the morning after Barry's restoration to the favor of his old friend, John Carlton received an invitation to call at the White House.
legislativeadjectiveUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtɪv/
relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature
From this reading He felt instinctively that he was to be consulted on the political and legislative situation.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It was half-expected and yet, paradoxical as it may seem, it was a surprise.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading The big Congressman, with all of his natural modesty, was not insensible of the honor that had been done him.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was a supreme moment.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A CALL OF THE HOUSE On the morning after Barry's restoration to the favor of his old friend, John Carlton received an invitation to call at the White House.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The big Congressman, with all of his natural modesty, was not insensible of the honor that had been done him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The big Congressman, with all of his natural modesty, was not insensible of the honor that had been done him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CALL OF THE HOUSE On the morning after Barry's restoration to the favor of his old friend, John Carlton received an invitation to call at the White House.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A CALL OF THE HOUSE On the morning after Barry's restoration to the favor of his old friend, John Carlton received an invitation to call at the White House.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A CALL OF THE HOUSE On the morning after Barry's restoration to the favor of his old friend, John Carlton received an invitation to call at the White House.
paradoxicaladjectiveUS /ˌperəˈdɑːksɪkəl/
seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true
From this reading It was half-expected and yet, paradoxical as it may seem, it was a surprise.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading He felt instinctively that he was to be consulted on the political and legislative situation.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading A CALL OF THE HOUSE On the morning after Barry's restoration to the favor of his old friend, John Carlton received an invitation to call at the White House.
restorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading A CALL OF THE HOUSE On the morning after Barry's restoration to the favor of his old friend, John Carlton received an invitation to call at the White House.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was half-expected and yet, paradoxical as it may seem, it was a surprise.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading He felt instinctively that he was to be consulted on the political and legislative situation.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading It was a supreme moment.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It was half-expected and yet, paradoxical as it may seem, it was a surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The big Congressman, with all of his natural modesty, was not insensible of the honor that had been done him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CALL OF THE HOUSE On the morning after Barry's restoration to the favor of his old friend, John Carlton received an invitation to call at the White House.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CALL OF THE HOUSE On the morning after Barry's restoration to the favor of his old friend, John Carlton received an invitation to call at the White House.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a supreme moment.
a Caucasian
From this reading A CALL OF THE HOUSE On the morning after Barry's restoration to the favor of his old friend, John Carlton received an invitation to call at the White House.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The big Congressman, with all of his natural modesty, was not insensible of the honor that had been done him.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was half-expected and yet, paradoxical as it may seem, it was a surprise.
