used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I think you have a talent for making yourself comfortable even in the midst of horrors," he said, looking about the brilliantly lit drawing-room, for Mr. Morris was expecting a large company to supper.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading As for Calvert, the sight of his old friend and the cheerful, sumptuous air of the new Legation, where Mr. Morris was but just established, were inexpressibly pleasant.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "In these rooms I can scarcely believe I have been for days travelling through a country strangely and terribly changed since I last saw it--so desolate and soldier-ridden and suspicious that I am truly glad to get within these walls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Calvert, the sight of his old friend and the cheerful, sumptuous air of the new Legation, where Mr. Morris was but just established, were inexpressibly pleasant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "In these rooms I can scarcely believe I have been for days travelling through a country strangely and terribly changed since I last saw it--so desolate and soldier-ridden and suspicious that I am truly glad to get within these walls.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "In these rooms I can scarcely believe I have been for days travelling through a country strangely and terribly changed since I last saw it--so desolate and soldier-ridden and suspicious that I am truly glad to get within these walls.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading "I think you have a talent for making yourself comfortable even in the midst of horrors," he said, looking about the brilliantly lit drawing-room, for Mr. Morris was expecting a large company to supper.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As for Calvert, the sight of his old friend and the cheerful, sumptuous air of the new Legation, where Mr. Morris was but just established, were inexpressibly pleasant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
CALVERT
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From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "In these rooms I can scarcely believe I have been for days travelling through a country strangely and terribly changed since I last saw it--so desolate and soldier-ridden and suspicious that I am truly glad to get within these walls.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading "In these rooms I can scarcely believe I have been for days travelling through a country strangely and terribly changed since I last saw it--so desolate and soldier-ridden and suspicious that I am truly glad to get within these walls.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading As for Calvert, the sight of his old friend and the cheerful, sumptuous air of the new Legation, where Mr. Morris was but just established, were inexpressibly pleasant.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading "I think you have a talent for making yourself comfortable even in the midst of horrors," he said, looking about the brilliantly lit drawing-room, for Mr. Morris was expecting a large company to supper.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "I think you have a talent for making yourself comfortable even in the midst of horrors," he said, looking about the brilliantly lit drawing-room, for Mr. Morris was expecting a large company to supper.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "In these rooms I can scarcely believe I have been for days travelling through a country strangely and terribly changed since I last saw it--so desolate and soldier-ridden and suspicious that I am truly glad to get within these walls.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "In these rooms I can scarcely believe I have been for days travelling through a country strangely and terribly changed since I last saw it--so desolate and soldier-ridden and suspicious that I am truly glad to get within these walls.
greatly pleased
From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading "In these rooms I can scarcely believe I have been for days travelling through a country strangely and terribly changed since I last saw it--so desolate and soldier-ridden and suspicious that I am truly glad to get within these walls.
drawing-room
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From this reading "I think you have a talent for making yourself comfortable even in the midst of horrors," he said, looking about the brilliantly lit drawing-room, for Mr. Morris was expecting a large company to supper.
DUELnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading As for Calvert, the sight of his old friend and the cheerful, sumptuous air of the new Legation, where Mr. Morris was but just established, were inexpressibly pleasant.
divisible by two
From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "I think you have a talent for making yourself comfortable even in the midst of horrors," he said, looking about the brilliantly lit drawing-room, for Mr. Morris was expecting a large company to supper.
FIGHTSnounUS /faɪts/
plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As for Calvert, the sight of his old friend and the cheerful, sumptuous air of the new Legation, where Mr. Morris was but just established, were inexpressibly pleasant.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "In these rooms I can scarcely believe I have been for days travelling through a country strangely and terribly changed since I last saw it--so desolate and soldier-ridden and suspicious that I am truly glad to get within these walls.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "In these rooms I can scarcely believe I have been for days travelling through a country strangely and terribly changed since I last saw it--so desolate and soldier-ridden and suspicious that I am truly glad to get within these walls.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I think you have a talent for making yourself comfortable even in the midst of horrors," he said, looking about the brilliantly lit drawing-room, for Mr. Morris was expecting a large company to supper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As for Calvert, the sight of his old friend and the cheerful, sumptuous air of the new Legation, where Mr. Morris was but just established, were inexpressibly pleasant.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading "I think you have a talent for making yourself comfortable even in the midst of horrors," he said, looking about the brilliantly lit drawing-room, for Mr. Morris was expecting a large company to supper.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think you have a talent for making yourself comfortable even in the midst of horrors," he said, looking about the brilliantly lit drawing-room, for Mr. Morris was expecting a large company to supper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I think you have a talent for making yourself comfortable even in the midst of horrors," he said, looking about the brilliantly lit drawing-room, for Mr. Morris was expecting a large company to supper.
inexpressiblyadverb
to an inexpressible degree
From this reading As for Calvert, the sight of his old friend and the cheerful, sumptuous air of the new Legation, where Mr. Morris was but just established, were inexpressibly pleasant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "In these rooms I can scarcely believe I have been for days travelling through a country strangely and terribly changed since I last saw it--so desolate and soldier-ridden and suspicious that I am truly glad to get within these walls.
and nothing more
From this reading As for Calvert, the sight of his old friend and the cheerful, sumptuous air of the new Legation, where Mr. Morris was but just established, were inexpressibly pleasant.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I think you have a talent for making yourself comfortable even in the midst of horrors," he said, looking about the brilliantly lit drawing-room, for Mr. Morris was expecting a large company to supper.
immediately past
From this reading "In these rooms I can scarcely believe I have been for days travelling through a country strangely and terribly changed since I last saw it--so desolate and soldier-ridden and suspicious that I am truly glad to get within these walls.
Legationnoun
the post or office of legate
From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
provided with artificial light
From this reading "I think you have a talent for making yourself comfortable even in the midst of horrors," he said, looking about the brilliantly lit drawing-room, for Mr. Morris was expecting a large company to supper.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "I think you have a talent for making yourself comfortable even in the midst of horrors," he said, looking about the brilliantly lit drawing-room, for Mr. Morris was expecting a large company to supper.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "I think you have a talent for making yourself comfortable even in the midst of horrors," he said, looking about the brilliantly lit drawing-room, for Mr. Morris was expecting a large company to supper.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading "I think you have a talent for making yourself comfortable even in the midst of horrors," he said, looking about the brilliantly lit drawing-room, for Mr. Morris was expecting a large company to supper.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading As for Calvert, the sight of his old friend and the cheerful, sumptuous air of the new Legation, where Mr. Morris was but just established, were inexpressibly pleasant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As for Calvert, the sight of his old friend and the cheerful, sumptuous air of the new Legation, where Mr. Morris was but just established, were inexpressibly pleasant.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As for Calvert, the sight of his old friend and the cheerful, sumptuous air of the new Legation, where Mr. Morris was but just established, were inexpressibly pleasant.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading As for Calvert, the sight of his old friend and the cheerful, sumptuous air of the new Legation, where Mr. Morris was but just established, were inexpressibly pleasant.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading "In these rooms I can scarcely believe I have been for days travelling through a country strangely and terribly changed since I last saw it--so desolate and soldier-ridden and suspicious that I am truly glad to get within these walls.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think you have a talent for making yourself comfortable even in the midst of horrors," he said, looking about the brilliantly lit drawing-room, for Mr. Morris was expecting a large company to supper.
cut with a saw
From this reading "In these rooms I can scarcely believe I have been for days travelling through a country strangely and terribly changed since I last saw it--so desolate and soldier-ridden and suspicious that I am truly glad to get within these walls.
only a very short time before
From this reading "In these rooms I can scarcely believe I have been for days travelling through a country strangely and terribly changed since I last saw it--so desolate and soldier-ridden and suspicious that I am truly glad to get within these walls.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading As for Calvert, the sight of his old friend and the cheerful, sumptuous air of the new Legation, where Mr. Morris was but just established, were inexpressibly pleasant.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "In these rooms I can scarcely believe I have been for days travelling through a country strangely and terribly changed since I last saw it--so desolate and soldier-ridden and suspicious that I am truly glad to get within these walls.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "In these rooms I can scarcely believe I have been for days travelling through a country strangely and terribly changed since I last saw it--so desolate and soldier-ridden and suspicious that I am truly glad to get within these walls.
soldier-ridden
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From this reading "In these rooms I can scarcely believe I have been for days travelling through a country strangely and terribly changed since I last saw it--so desolate and soldier-ridden and suspicious that I am truly glad to get within these walls.
in a strange manner
From this reading "In these rooms I can scarcely believe I have been for days travelling through a country strangely and terribly changed since I last saw it--so desolate and soldier-ridden and suspicious that I am truly glad to get within these walls.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
sumptuousadjectiveUS /ˈsʌmptʃwəs/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading As for Calvert, the sight of his old friend and the cheerful, sumptuous air of the new Legation, where Mr. Morris was but just established, were inexpressibly pleasant.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading "I think you have a talent for making yourself comfortable even in the midst of horrors," he said, looking about the brilliantly lit drawing-room, for Mr. Morris was expecting a large company to supper.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading "In these rooms I can scarcely believe I have been for days travelling through a country strangely and terribly changed since I last saw it--so desolate and soldier-ridden and suspicious that I am truly glad to get within these walls.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading "I think you have a talent for making yourself comfortable even in the midst of horrors," he said, looking about the brilliantly lit drawing-room, for Mr. Morris was expecting a large company to supper.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading "In these rooms I can scarcely believe I have been for days travelling through a country strangely and terribly changed since I last saw it--so desolate and soldier-ridden and suspicious that I am truly glad to get within these walls.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "In these rooms I can scarcely believe I have been for days travelling through a country strangely and terribly changed since I last saw it--so desolate and soldier-ridden and suspicious that I am truly glad to get within these walls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "In these rooms I can scarcely believe I have been for days travelling through a country strangely and terribly changed since I last saw it--so desolate and soldier-ridden and suspicious that I am truly glad to get within these walls.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think you have a talent for making yourself comfortable even in the midst of horrors," he said, looking about the brilliantly lit drawing-room, for Mr. Morris was expecting a large company to supper.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "In these rooms I can scarcely believe I have been for days travelling through a country strangely and terribly changed since I last saw it--so desolate and soldier-ridden and suspicious that I am truly glad to get within these walls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading "In these rooms I can scarcely believe I have been for days travelling through a country strangely and terribly changed since I last saw it--so desolate and soldier-ridden and suspicious that I am truly glad to get within these walls.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "In these rooms I can scarcely believe I have been for days travelling through a country strangely and terribly changed since I last saw it--so desolate and soldier-ridden and suspicious that I am truly glad to get within these walls.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading "In these rooms I can scarcely believe I have been for days travelling through a country strangely and terribly changed since I last saw it--so desolate and soldier-ridden and suspicious that I am truly glad to get within these walls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
accept gladly
From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As for Calvert, the sight of his old friend and the cheerful, sumptuous air of the new Legation, where Mr. Morris was but just established, were inexpressibly pleasant.
in or at the place that
From this reading As for Calvert, the sight of his old friend and the cheerful, sumptuous air of the new Legation, where Mr. Morris was but just established, were inexpressibly pleasant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "In these rooms I can scarcely believe I have been for days travelling through a country strangely and terribly changed since I last saw it--so desolate and soldier-ridden and suspicious that I am truly glad to get within these walls.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think you have a talent for making yourself comfortable even in the midst of horrors," he said, looking about the brilliantly lit drawing-room, for Mr. Morris was expecting a large company to supper.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading CALVERT FIGHTS A DUEL The welcome which Mr. Calvert received at the Legation was even more cordial than he had dared to hope for, Mr. Morris being surprised and delighted beyond measure by the young man's sudden arrival.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "I think you have a talent for making yourself comfortable even in the midst of horrors," he said, looking about the brilliantly lit drawing-room, for Mr. Morris was expecting a large company to supper.
