used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At last the Ambassador--who had been passing through a series of political and domestic difficulties, culminating in the mutiny of his Neapolitan cook--had been able to carry out his whim.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading At last the Ambassador--who had been passing through a series of political and domestic difficulties, culminating in the mutiny of his Neapolitan cook--had been able to carry out his whim.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At the head of his house for the time being was his married daughter, Lady Mary, who had come from India for the winter to look after her babies and her father.
(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 They were all going down to the midday train for Rome.
AmbassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading At last the Ambassador--who had been passing through a series of political and domestic difficulties, culminating in the mutiny of his Neapolitan cook--had been able to carry out his whim.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading A luncheon had been arranged for the young American girl who had taken his fancy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At last the Ambassador--who had been passing through a series of political and domestic difficulties, culminating in the mutiny of his Neapolitan cook--had been able to carry out his whim.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading A luncheon had been arranged for the young American girl who had taken his fancy.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading When she was told to write the notes for this luncheon, she lifted her eyebrows in good-humoured astonishment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last the Ambassador--who had been passing through a series of political and domestic difficulties, culminating in the mutiny of his Neapolitan cook--had been able to carry out his whim.
babiesnounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading At the head of his house for the time being was his married daughter, Lady Mary, who had come from India for the winter to look after her babies and her father.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At last the Ambassador--who had been passing through a series of political and domestic difficulties, culminating in the mutiny of his Neapolitan cook--had been able to carry out his whim.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At the head of his house for the time being was his married daughter, Lady Mary, who had come from India for the winter to look after her babies and her father.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading At last the Ambassador--who had been passing through a series of political and domestic difficulties, culminating in the mutiny of his Neapolitan cook--had been able to carry out his whim.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At the head of his house for the time being was his married daughter, Lady Mary, who had come from India for the winter to look after her babies and her father.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading At last the Ambassador--who had been passing through a series of political and domestic difficulties, culminating in the mutiny of his Neapolitan cook--had been able to carry out his whim.
culminatingverbUS /ˈkʌlməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “culminate” — end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage
From this reading At last the Ambassador--who had been passing through a series of political and domestic difficulties, culminating in the mutiny of his Neapolitan cook--had been able to carry out his whim.
a female human offspring
From this reading At the head of his house for the time being was his married daughter, Lady Mary, who had come from India for the winter to look after her babies and her father.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading At last the Ambassador--who had been passing through a series of political and domestic difficulties, culminating in the mutiny of his Neapolitan cook--had been able to carry out his whim.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading At last the Ambassador--who had been passing through a series of political and domestic difficulties, culminating in the mutiny of his Neapolitan cook--had been able to carry out his whim.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They were all going down to the midday train for Rome.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading When she was told to write the notes for this luncheon, she lifted her eyebrows in good-humoured astonishment.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading A luncheon had been arranged for the young American girl who had taken his fancy.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading At the head of his house for the time being was his married daughter, Lady Mary, who had come from India for the winter to look after her babies and her father.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were all going down to the midday train for Rome.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At the head of his house for the time being was his married daughter, Lady Mary, who had come from India for the winter to look after her babies and her father.
a young female
From this reading A luncheon had been arranged for the young American girl who had taken his fancy.
the act of departing
From this reading They were all going down to the midday train for Rome.
good-humouredadjective
disposed to please
From this reading When she was told to write the notes for this luncheon, she lifted her eyebrows in good-humoured astonishment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At last the Ambassador--who had been passing through a series of political and domestic difficulties, culminating in the mutiny of his Neapolitan cook--had been able to carry out his whim.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading At the head of his house for the time being was his married daughter, Lady Mary, who had come from India for the winter to look after her babies and her father.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At the head of his house for the time being was his married daughter, Lady Mary, who had come from India for the winter to look after her babies and her father.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At last the Ambassador--who had been passing through a series of political and domestic difficulties, culminating in the mutiny of his Neapolitan cook--had been able to carry out his whim.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At the head of his house for the time being was his married daughter, Lady Mary, who had come from India for the winter to look after her babies and her father.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At last the Ambassador--who had been passing through a series of political and domestic difficulties, culminating in the mutiny of his Neapolitan cook--had been able to carry out his whim.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading At the head of his house for the time being was his married daughter, Lady Mary, who had come from India for the winter to look after her babies and her father.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading At the head of his house for the time being was his married daughter, Lady Mary, who had come from India for the winter to look after her babies and her father.
immediately past
From this reading At last the Ambassador--who had been passing through a series of political and domestic difficulties, culminating in the mutiny of his Neapolitan cook--had been able to carry out his whim.
held up in the air
From this reading When she was told to write the notes for this luncheon, she lifted her eyebrows in good-humoured astonishment.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At the head of his house for the time being was his married daughter, Lady Mary, who had come from India for the winter to look after her babies and her father.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading A luncheon had been arranged for the young American girl who had taken his fancy.
joined in matrimony
From this reading At the head of his house for the time being was his married daughter, Lady Mary, who had come from India for the winter to look after her babies and her father.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading At the head of his house for the time being was his married daughter, Lady Mary, who had come from India for the winter to look after her babies and her father.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading They were all going down to the midday train for Rome.
mutinynounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/
open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
From this reading At last the Ambassador--who had been passing through a series of political and domestic difficulties, culminating in the mutiny of his Neapolitan cook--had been able to carry out his whim.
NeapolitannounUS /ˌniːəˈpɑːlətən/
a native or inhabitant of Naples
From this reading At last the Ambassador--who had been passing through a series of political and domestic difficulties, culminating in the mutiny of his Neapolitan cook--had been able to carry out his whim.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading When she was told to write the notes for this luncheon, she lifted her eyebrows in good-humoured astonishment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At last the Ambassador--who had been passing through a series of political and domestic difficulties, culminating in the mutiny of his Neapolitan cook--had been able to carry out his whim.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At last the Ambassador--who had been passing through a series of political and domestic difficulties, culminating in the mutiny of his Neapolitan cook--had been able to carry out his whim.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading At last the Ambassador--who had been passing through a series of political and domestic difficulties, culminating in the mutiny of his Neapolitan cook--had been able to carry out his whim.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading At last the Ambassador--who had been passing through a series of political and domestic difficulties, culminating in the mutiny of his Neapolitan cook--had been able to carry out his whim.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading They were all going down to the midday train for Rome.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading At last the Ambassador--who had been passing through a series of political and domestic difficulties, culminating in the mutiny of his Neapolitan cook--had been able to carry out his whim.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she was told to write the notes for this luncheon, she lifted her eyebrows in good-humoured astonishment.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading A luncheon had been arranged for the young American girl who had taken his fancy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They were all going down to the midday train for Rome.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were all going down to the midday train for Rome.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When she was told to write the notes for this luncheon, she lifted her eyebrows in good-humoured astonishment.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading At last the Ambassador--who had been passing through a series of political and domestic difficulties, culminating in the mutiny of his Neapolitan cook--had been able to carry out his whim.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the head of his house for the time being was his married daughter, Lady Mary, who had come from India for the winter to look after her babies and her father.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were all going down to the midday train for Rome.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When she was told to write the notes for this luncheon, she lifted her eyebrows in good-humoured astonishment.
create by training and teaching
From this reading They were all going down to the midday train for Rome.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the head of his house for the time being was his married daughter, Lady Mary, who had come from India for the winter to look after her babies and her father.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were all going down to the midday train for Rome.
at the time that
From this reading When she was told to write the notes for this luncheon, she lifted her eyebrows in good-humoured astonishment.
whimnounUS /wɪm/
a sudden desire
From this reading At last the Ambassador--who had been passing through a series of political and domestic difficulties, culminating in the mutiny of his Neapolitan cook--had been able to carry out his whim.
which person or people
From this reading At last the Ambassador--who had been passing through a series of political and domestic difficulties, culminating in the mutiny of his Neapolitan cook--had been able to carry out his whim.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading At the head of his house for the time being was his married daughter, Lady Mary, who had come from India for the winter to look after her babies and her father.
produce a literary work
From this reading When she was told to write the notes for this luncheon, she lifted her eyebrows in good-humoured astonishment.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A luncheon had been arranged for the young American girl who had taken his fancy.
