used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading The pretty room opposite the conservatory was thrown open, and aglow with lights and flowers; and groups were continually passing in and out, admiring the paintings and the flowers, and the type-writers of different patterns, and the books and magazines, of which there were many.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
aglowadjectiveUS /əˈɡloʊ/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading The pretty room opposite the conservatory was thrown open, and aglow with lights and flowers; and groups were continually passing in and out, admiring the paintings and the flowers, and the type-writers of different patterns, and the books and magazines, of which there were many.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The company was large, and their tastes were varied; so no pains had been spared to give them variety.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The parlors were thrown open and the music-room beyond; even the cosy little library was public property for this one evening.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The pretty room opposite the conservatory was thrown open, and aglow with lights and flowers; and groups were continually passing in and out, admiring the paintings and the flowers, and the type-writers of different patterns, and the books and magazines, of which there were many.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading But interest was not confined to this room.
conservatorynounUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɔːri/
the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts
From this reading The pretty room opposite the conservatory was thrown open, and aglow with lights and flowers; and groups were continually passing in and out, admiring the paintings and the flowers, and the type-writers of different patterns, and the books and magazines, of which there were many.
seemingly without interruption
From this reading The pretty room opposite the conservatory was thrown open, and aglow with lights and flowers; and groups were continually passing in and out, admiring the paintings and the flowers, and the type-writers of different patterns, and the books and magazines, of which there were many.
cosynounUS /ˈkoʊzi/
a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
From this reading The parlors were thrown open and the music-room beyond; even the cosy little library was public property for this one evening.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The pretty room opposite the conservatory was thrown open, and aglow with lights and flowers; and groups were continually passing in and out, admiring the paintings and the flowers, and the type-writers of different patterns, and the books and magazines, of which there were many.
divisible by two
From this reading The parlors were thrown open and the music-room beyond; even the cosy little library was public property for this one evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The pretty room opposite the conservatory was thrown open, and aglow with lights and flowers; and groups were continually passing in and out, admiring the paintings and the flowers, and the type-writers of different patterns, and the books and magazines, of which there were many.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The parlors were thrown open and the music-room beyond; even the cosy little library was public property for this one evening.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The company was large, and their tastes were varied; so no pains had been spared to give them variety.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The pretty room opposite the conservatory was thrown open, and aglow with lights and flowers; and groups were continually passing in and out, admiring the paintings and the flowers, and the type-writers of different patterns, and the books and magazines, of which there were many.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The company was large, and their tastes were varied; so no pains had been spared to give them variety.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The pretty room opposite the conservatory was thrown open, and aglow with lights and flowers; and groups were continually passing in and out, admiring the paintings and the flowers, and the type-writers of different patterns, and the books and magazines, of which there were many.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But interest was not confined to this room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
a room where books are kept
From this reading The parlors were thrown open and the music-room beyond; even the cosy little library was public property for this one evening.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The pretty room opposite the conservatory was thrown open, and aglow with lights and flowers; and groups were continually passing in and out, admiring the paintings and the flowers, and the type-writers of different patterns, and the books and magazines, of which there were many.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The parlors were thrown open and the music-room beyond; even the cosy little library was public property for this one evening.
MADE-UPadjective
having been paved
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading The pretty room opposite the conservatory was thrown open, and aglow with lights and flowers; and groups were continually passing in and out, admiring the paintings and the flowers, and the type-writers of different patterns, and the books and magazines, of which there were many.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
the force of workers available
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
middle-agedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəleɪɡd/
being roughly between 45 and 65 years old
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
music-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The parlors were thrown open and the music-room beyond; even the cosy little library was public property for this one evening.
not any; not one
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The parlors were thrown open and the music-room beyond; even the cosy little library was public property for this one evening.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The pretty room opposite the conservatory was thrown open, and aglow with lights and flowers; and groups were continually passing in and out, admiring the paintings and the flowers, and the type-writers of different patterns, and the books and magazines, of which there were many.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The pretty room opposite the conservatory was thrown open, and aglow with lights and flowers; and groups were continually passing in and out, admiring the paintings and the flowers, and the type-writers of different patterns, and the books and magazines, of which there were many.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The pretty room opposite the conservatory was thrown open, and aglow with lights and flowers; and groups were continually passing in and out, admiring the paintings and the flowers, and the type-writers of different patterns, and the books and magazines, of which there were many.
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading The company was large, and their tastes were varied; so no pains had been spared to give them variety.
paintingsnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋz/
plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading The pretty room opposite the conservatory was thrown open, and aglow with lights and flowers; and groups were continually passing in and out, admiring the paintings and the flowers, and the type-writers of different patterns, and the books and magazines, of which there were many.
parlorsnounUS /ˈpɑːrlərz/
plural of “parlor” — reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading The parlors were thrown open and the music-room beyond; even the cosy little library was public property for this one evening.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The pretty room opposite the conservatory was thrown open, and aglow with lights and flowers; and groups were continually passing in and out, admiring the paintings and the flowers, and the type-writers of different patterns, and the books and magazines, of which there were many.
patternsnounUS /ˈpætərnz/
plural of “pattern” — a perceptual structure
From this reading The pretty room opposite the conservatory was thrown open, and aglow with lights and flowers; and groups were continually passing in and out, admiring the paintings and the flowers, and the type-writers of different patterns, and the books and magazines, of which there were many.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The pretty room opposite the conservatory was thrown open, and aglow with lights and flowers; and groups were continually passing in and out, admiring the paintings and the flowers, and the type-writers of different patterns, and the books and magazines, of which there were many.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The parlors were thrown open and the music-room beyond; even the cosy little library was public property for this one evening.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The parlors were thrown open and the music-room beyond; even the cosy little library was public property for this one evening.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
RobertsnounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
United States biochemist (born in England) honored for his discovery that some genes contain introns (born in 1943)
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The pretty room opposite the conservatory was thrown open, and aglow with lights and flowers; and groups were continually passing in and out, admiring the paintings and the flowers, and the type-writers of different patterns, and the books and magazines, of which there were many.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The company was large, and their tastes were varied; so no pains had been spared to give them variety.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading The company was large, and their tastes were varied; so no pains had been spared to give them variety.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading The company was large, and their tastes were varied; so no pains had been spared to give them variety.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The company was large, and their tastes were varied; so no pains had been spared to give them variety.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But interest was not confined to this room.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The pretty room opposite the conservatory was thrown open, and aglow with lights and flowers; and groups were continually passing in and out, admiring the paintings and the flowers, and the type-writers of different patterns, and the books and magazines, of which there were many.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But interest was not confined to this room.
type-writers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The pretty room opposite the conservatory was thrown open, and aglow with lights and flowers; and groups were continually passing in and out, admiring the paintings and the flowers, and the type-writers of different patterns, and the books and magazines, of which there were many.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading The company was large, and their tastes were varied; so no pains had been spared to give them variety.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading The company was large, and their tastes were varied; so no pains had been spared to give them variety.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
well-dressedadjective
having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The pretty room opposite the conservatory was thrown open, and aglow with lights and flowers; and groups were continually passing in and out, admiring the paintings and the flowers, and the type-writers of different patterns, and the books and magazines, of which there were many.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The pretty room opposite the conservatory was thrown open, and aglow with lights and flowers; and groups were continually passing in and out, admiring the paintings and the flowers, and the type-writers of different patterns, and the books and magazines, of which there were many.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
but in spite of that
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “IT IS NO MADE-UP AFFAIR” It was Monday evening, and there was company at Mr. Roberts' home; not the usual Monday evening gathering, but quite a large party of well-dressed men and women, many of them young, yet some were middle-aged.
