used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In fact, he spends almost all of his time away from home, and a quiet as of the tomb seems to have fallen over the magnificent mansion with its splendid furniture and large retinue of servants.
(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 In fact, he spends almost all of his time away from home, and a quiet as of the tomb seems to have fallen over the magnificent mansion with its splendid furniture and large retinue of servants.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In fact, he spends almost all of his time away from home, and a quiet as of the tomb seems to have fallen over the magnificent mansion with its splendid furniture and large retinue of servants.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Previous to Leslie Noble's visit to Countess Vera he has been the hero of an excited scene at Darnley House.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In fact, he spends almost all of his time away from home, and a quiet as of the tomb seems to have fallen over the magnificent mansion with its splendid furniture and large retinue of servants.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Since the night of Mrs. Vernon's party, Ivy has been, for the most part of the time, raving in angry hysterics, which Mr. Noble makes no smallest attempt to soothe or soften.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In fact, he spends almost all of his time away from home, and a quiet as of the tomb seems to have fallen over the magnificent mansion with its splendid furniture and large retinue of servants.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Previous to Leslie Noble's visit to Countess Vera he has been the hero of an excited scene at Darnley House.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Since the night of Mrs. Vernon's party, Ivy has been, for the most part of the time, raving in angry hysterics, which Mr. Noble makes no smallest attempt to soothe or soften.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In fact, he spends almost all of his time away from home, and a quiet as of the tomb seems to have fallen over the magnificent mansion with its splendid furniture and large retinue of servants.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Previous to Leslie Noble's visit to Countess Vera he has been the hero of an excited scene at Darnley House.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading No one calls, no further invitations pour in upon them.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Society seems to have tacitly turned the cold shoulder to them in their defeat and disgrace.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading Previous to Leslie Noble's visit to Countess Vera he has been the hero of an excited scene at Darnley House.
Darnley
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From this reading Previous to Leslie Noble's visit to Countess Vera he has been the hero of an excited scene at Darnley House.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading Society seems to have tacitly turned the cold shoulder to them in their defeat and disgrace.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading Society seems to have tacitly turned the cold shoulder to them in their defeat and disgrace.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Previous to Leslie Noble's visit to Countess Vera he has been the hero of an excited scene at Darnley House.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, he spends almost all of his time away from home, and a quiet as of the tomb seems to have fallen over the magnificent mansion with its splendid furniture and large retinue of servants.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading In fact, he spends almost all of his time away from home, and a quiet as of the tomb seems to have fallen over the magnificent mansion with its splendid furniture and large retinue of servants.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Since the night of Mrs. Vernon's party, Ivy has been, for the most part of the time, raving in angry hysterics, which Mr. Noble makes no smallest attempt to soothe or soften.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In fact, he spends almost all of his time away from home, and a quiet as of the tomb seems to have fallen over the magnificent mansion with its splendid furniture and large retinue of servants.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading In fact, he spends almost all of his time away from home, and a quiet as of the tomb seems to have fallen over the magnificent mansion with its splendid furniture and large retinue of servants.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading No one calls, no further invitations pour in upon them.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Previous to Leslie Noble's visit to Countess Vera he has been the hero of an excited scene at Darnley House.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In fact, he spends almost all of his time away from home, and a quiet as of the tomb seems to have fallen over the magnificent mansion with its splendid furniture and large retinue of servants.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Previous to Leslie Noble's visit to Countess Vera he has been the hero of an excited scene at Darnley House.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Previous to Leslie Noble's visit to Countess Vera he has been the hero of an excited scene at Darnley House.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In fact, he spends almost all of his time away from home, and a quiet as of the tomb seems to have fallen over the magnificent mansion with its splendid furniture and large retinue of servants.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In fact, he spends almost all of his time away from home, and a quiet as of the tomb seems to have fallen over the magnificent mansion with its splendid furniture and large retinue of servants.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Previous to Leslie Noble's visit to Countess Vera he has been the hero of an excited scene at Darnley House.
hystericsnounUS /ˌhɪˈsterɪks/
an attack of hysteria
From this reading Since the night of Mrs. Vernon's party, Ivy has been, for the most part of the time, raving in angry hysterics, which Mr. Noble makes no smallest attempt to soothe or soften.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Since the night of Mrs. Vernon's party, Ivy has been, for the most part of the time, raving in angry hysterics, which Mr. Noble makes no smallest attempt to soothe or soften.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading No one calls, no further invitations pour in upon them.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In fact, he spends almost all of his time away from home, and a quiet as of the tomb seems to have fallen over the magnificent mansion with its splendid furniture and large retinue of servants.
IvynounUS /ˈaɪvi/
Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits
From this reading Since the night of Mrs. Vernon's party, Ivy has been, for the most part of the time, raving in angry hysterics, which Mr. Noble makes no smallest attempt to soothe or soften.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In fact, he spends almost all of his time away from home, and a quiet as of the tomb seems to have fallen over the magnificent mansion with its splendid furniture and large retinue of servants.
Leslie
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From this reading Previous to Leslie Noble's visit to Countess Vera he has been the hero of an excited scene at Darnley House.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading In fact, he spends almost all of his time away from home, and a quiet as of the tomb seems to have fallen over the magnificent mansion with its splendid furniture and large retinue of servants.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Since the night of Mrs. Vernon's party, Ivy has been, for the most part of the time, raving in angry hysterics, which Mr. Noble makes no smallest attempt to soothe or soften.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading In fact, he spends almost all of his time away from home, and a quiet as of the tomb seems to have fallen over the magnificent mansion with its splendid furniture and large retinue of servants.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Since the night of Mrs. Vernon's party, Ivy has been, for the most part of the time, raving in angry hysterics, which Mr. Noble makes no smallest attempt to soothe or soften.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Since the night of Mrs. Vernon's party, Ivy has been, for the most part of the time, raving in angry hysterics, which Mr. Noble makes no smallest attempt to soothe or soften.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Since the night of Mrs. Vernon's party, Ivy has been, for the most part of the time, raving in angry hysterics, which Mr. Noble makes no smallest attempt to soothe or soften.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Since the night of Mrs. Vernon's party, Ivy has been, for the most part of the time, raving in angry hysterics, which Mr. Noble makes no smallest attempt to soothe or soften.
not any; not one
From this reading Since the night of Mrs. Vernon's party, Ivy has been, for the most part of the time, raving in angry hysterics, which Mr. Noble makes no smallest attempt to soothe or soften.
NobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Since the night of Mrs. Vernon's party, Ivy has been, for the most part of the time, raving in angry hysterics, which Mr. Noble makes no smallest attempt to soothe or soften.
Noble'snounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
possessive form of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading Previous to Leslie Noble's visit to Countess Vera he has been the hero of an excited scene at Darnley House.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Previous to Leslie Noble's visit to Countess Vera he has been the hero of an excited scene at Darnley House.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one calls, no further invitations pour in upon them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Since the night of Mrs. Vernon's party, Ivy has been, for the most part of the time, raving in angry hysterics, which Mr. Noble makes no smallest attempt to soothe or soften.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In fact, he spends almost all of his time away from home, and a quiet as of the tomb seems to have fallen over the magnificent mansion with its splendid furniture and large retinue of servants.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Since the night of Mrs. Vernon's party, Ivy has been, for the most part of the time, raving in angry hysterics, which Mr. Noble makes no smallest attempt to soothe or soften.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Since the night of Mrs. Vernon's party, Ivy has been, for the most part of the time, raving in angry hysterics, which Mr. Noble makes no smallest attempt to soothe or soften.
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading No one calls, no further invitations pour in upon them.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Previous to Leslie Noble's visit to Countess Vera he has been the hero of an excited scene at Darnley House.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading In fact, he spends almost all of his time away from home, and a quiet as of the tomb seems to have fallen over the magnificent mansion with its splendid furniture and large retinue of servants.
ravingnounUS /ˈreɪvɪŋ/
declaiming wildly
From this reading Since the night of Mrs. Vernon's party, Ivy has been, for the most part of the time, raving in angry hysterics, which Mr. Noble makes no smallest attempt to soothe or soften.
retinuenounUS /ˈretənuː/
the group following and attending to some important person
From this reading In fact, he spends almost all of his time away from home, and a quiet as of the tomb seems to have fallen over the magnificent mansion with its splendid furniture and large retinue of servants.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Previous to Leslie Noble's visit to Countess Vera he has been the hero of an excited scene at Darnley House.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In fact, he spends almost all of his time away from home, and a quiet as of the tomb seems to have fallen over the magnificent mansion with its splendid furniture and large retinue of servants.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading In fact, he spends almost all of his time away from home, and a quiet as of the tomb seems to have fallen over the magnificent mansion with its splendid furniture and large retinue of servants.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Society seems to have tacitly turned the cold shoulder to them in their defeat and disgrace.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the night of Mrs. Vernon's party, Ivy has been, for the most part of the time, raving in angry hysterics, which Mr. Noble makes no smallest attempt to soothe or soften.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Since the night of Mrs. Vernon's party, Ivy has been, for the most part of the time, raving in angry hysterics, which Mr. Noble makes no smallest attempt to soothe or soften.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Society seems to have tacitly turned the cold shoulder to them in their defeat and disgrace.
softenverbUS /ˈsɑːfən/
make (images or sounds) soft or softer
From this reading Since the night of Mrs. Vernon's party, Ivy has been, for the most part of the time, raving in angry hysterics, which Mr. Noble makes no smallest attempt to soothe or soften.
sootheverbUS /suːð/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Since the night of Mrs. Vernon's party, Ivy has been, for the most part of the time, raving in angry hysterics, which Mr. Noble makes no smallest attempt to soothe or soften.
spendsverbUS /spendz/
third-person singular of “spend” — use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading In fact, he spends almost all of his time away from home, and a quiet as of the tomb seems to have fallen over the magnificent mansion with its splendid furniture and large retinue of servants.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading In fact, he spends almost all of his time away from home, and a quiet as of the tomb seems to have fallen over the magnificent mansion with its splendid furniture and large retinue of servants.
tacitlyadverbUS /ˈtæsɪtli/
in a tacit manner; by unexpressed agreement
From this reading Society seems to have tacitly turned the cold shoulder to them in their defeat and disgrace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Previous to Leslie Noble's visit to Countess Vera he has been the hero of an excited scene at Darnley House.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Society seems to have tacitly turned the cold shoulder to them in their defeat and disgrace.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading No one calls, no further invitations pour in upon them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Since the night of Mrs. Vernon's party, Ivy has been, for the most part of the time, raving in angry hysterics, which Mr. Noble makes no smallest attempt to soothe or soften.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Previous to Leslie Noble's visit to Countess Vera he has been the hero of an excited scene at Darnley House.
tombnounUS /tuːm/
a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading In fact, he spends almost all of his time away from home, and a quiet as of the tomb seems to have fallen over the magnificent mansion with its splendid furniture and large retinue of servants.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Society seems to have tacitly turned the cold shoulder to them in their defeat and disgrace.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading No one calls, no further invitations pour in upon them.
Vera
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Previous to Leslie Noble's visit to Countess Vera he has been the hero of an excited scene at Darnley House.
Vernon's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Since the night of Mrs. Vernon's party, Ivy has been, for the most part of the time, raving in angry hysterics, which Mr. Noble makes no smallest attempt to soothe or soften.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Previous to Leslie Noble's visit to Countess Vera he has been the hero of an excited scene at Darnley House.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Since the night of Mrs. Vernon's party, Ivy has been, for the most part of the time, raving in angry hysterics, which Mr. Noble makes no smallest attempt to soothe or soften.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In fact, he spends almost all of his time away from home, and a quiet as of the tomb seems to have fallen over the magnificent mansion with its splendid furniture and large retinue of servants.
