used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They found, on descending, all the guests assembled in a hall below.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When the two ladies entered the exedra or hall, Fabius, after saluting his daughter, exclaimed, “Why, my child, you have come down, though late, still scarcely fittingly arranged!
(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 found, on descending, all the guests assembled in a hall below.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It was not a state banquet which they were going to share, but the usual meal of a rich house, where preparation for a tableful of friends was always made.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We will therefore content ourselves with saying that every thing was elegant and exquisite in arrangement and material; and we will confine ourselves entirely to such incidents as may throw a light upon our story.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading When the two ladies entered the exedra or hall, Fabius, after saluting his daughter, exclaimed, “Why, my child, you have come down, though late, still scarcely fittingly arranged!
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading We will therefore content ourselves with saying that every thing was elegant and exquisite in arrangement and material; and we will confine ourselves entirely to such incidents as may throw a light upon our story.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We will therefore content ourselves with saying that every thing was elegant and exquisite in arrangement and material; and we will confine ourselves entirely to such incidents as may throw a light upon our story.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading They found, on descending, all the guests assembled in a hall below.
BANQUETnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading THE BANQUET.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading They found, on descending, all the guests assembled in a hall below.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not a state banquet which they were going to share, but the usual meal of a rich house, where preparation for a tableful of friends was always made.
a young person of either sex
From this reading When the two ladies entered the exedra or hall, Fabius, after saluting his daughter, exclaimed, “Why, my child, you have come down, though late, still scarcely fittingly arranged!
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the two ladies entered the exedra or hall, Fabius, after saluting his daughter, exclaimed, “Why, my child, you have come down, though late, still scarcely fittingly arranged!
confineverbUS /kənˈfaɪn/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading We will therefore content ourselves with saying that every thing was elegant and exquisite in arrangement and material; and we will confine ourselves entirely to such incidents as may throw a light upon our story.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading We will therefore content ourselves with saying that every thing was elegant and exquisite in arrangement and material; and we will confine ourselves entirely to such incidents as may throw a light upon our story.
a female human offspring
From this reading When the two ladies entered the exedra or hall, Fabius, after saluting his daughter, exclaimed, “Why, my child, you have come down, though late, still scarcely fittingly arranged!
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading They found, on descending, all the guests assembled in a hall below.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When the two ladies entered the exedra or hall, Fabius, after saluting his daughter, exclaimed, “Why, my child, you have come down, though late, still scarcely fittingly arranged!
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading We will therefore content ourselves with saying that every thing was elegant and exquisite in arrangement and material; and we will confine ourselves entirely to such incidents as may throw a light upon our story.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When the two ladies entered the exedra or hall, Fabius, after saluting his daughter, exclaimed, “Why, my child, you have come down, though late, still scarcely fittingly arranged!
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading We will therefore content ourselves with saying that every thing was elegant and exquisite in arrangement and material; and we will confine ourselves entirely to such incidents as may throw a light upon our story.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading We will therefore content ourselves with saying that every thing was elegant and exquisite in arrangement and material; and we will confine ourselves entirely to such incidents as may throw a light upon our story.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading When the two ladies entered the exedra or hall, Fabius, after saluting his daughter, exclaimed, “Why, my child, you have come down, though late, still scarcely fittingly arranged!
exedra
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From this reading When the two ladies entered the exedra or hall, Fabius, after saluting his daughter, exclaimed, “Why, my child, you have come down, though late, still scarcely fittingly arranged!
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading We will therefore content ourselves with saying that every thing was elegant and exquisite in arrangement and material; and we will confine ourselves entirely to such incidents as may throw a light upon our story.
Fabius
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From this reading When the two ladies entered the exedra or hall, Fabius, after saluting his daughter, exclaimed, “Why, my child, you have come down, though late, still scarcely fittingly arranged!
fittinglyadverbUS /ˈfɪtɪŋli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading When the two ladies entered the exedra or hall, Fabius, after saluting his daughter, exclaimed, “Why, my child, you have come down, though late, still scarcely fittingly arranged!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not a state banquet which they were going to share, but the usual meal of a rich house, where preparation for a tableful of friends was always made.
set up or found
From this reading They found, on descending, all the guests assembled in a hall below.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was not a state banquet which they were going to share, but the usual meal of a rich house, where preparation for a tableful of friends was always made.
the act of departing
From this reading It was not a state banquet which they were going to share, but the usual meal of a rich house, where preparation for a tableful of friends was always made.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading They found, on descending, all the guests assembled in a hall below.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading They found, on descending, all the guests assembled in a hall below.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When the two ladies entered the exedra or hall, Fabius, after saluting his daughter, exclaimed, “Why, my child, you have come down, though late, still scarcely fittingly arranged!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the two ladies entered the exedra or hall, Fabius, after saluting his daughter, exclaimed, “Why, my child, you have come down, though late, still scarcely fittingly arranged!
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was not a state banquet which they were going to share, but the usual meal of a rich house, where preparation for a tableful of friends was always made.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They found, on descending, all the guests assembled in a hall below.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading We will therefore content ourselves with saying that every thing was elegant and exquisite in arrangement and material; and we will confine ourselves entirely to such incidents as may throw a light upon our story.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not a state banquet which they were going to share, but the usual meal of a rich house, where preparation for a tableful of friends was always made.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading When the two ladies entered the exedra or hall, Fabius, after saluting his daughter, exclaimed, “Why, my child, you have come down, though late, still scarcely fittingly arranged!
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading When the two ladies entered the exedra or hall, Fabius, after saluting his daughter, exclaimed, “Why, my child, you have come down, though late, still scarcely fittingly arranged!
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading We will therefore content ourselves with saying that every thing was elegant and exquisite in arrangement and material; and we will confine ourselves entirely to such incidents as may throw a light upon our story.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was not a state banquet which they were going to share, but the usual meal of a rich house, where preparation for a tableful of friends was always made.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading We will therefore content ourselves with saying that every thing was elegant and exquisite in arrangement and material; and we will confine ourselves entirely to such incidents as may throw a light upon our story.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We will therefore content ourselves with saying that every thing was elegant and exquisite in arrangement and material; and we will confine ourselves entirely to such incidents as may throw a light upon our story.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading It was not a state banquet which they were going to share, but the usual meal of a rich house, where preparation for a tableful of friends was always made.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When the two ladies entered the exedra or hall, Fabius, after saluting his daughter, exclaimed, “Why, my child, you have come down, though late, still scarcely fittingly arranged!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not a state banquet which they were going to share, but the usual meal of a rich house, where preparation for a tableful of friends was always made.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not a state banquet which they were going to share, but the usual meal of a rich house, where preparation for a tableful of friends was always made.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They found, on descending, all the guests assembled in a hall below.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When the two ladies entered the exedra or hall, Fabius, after saluting his daughter, exclaimed, “Why, my child, you have come down, though late, still scarcely fittingly arranged!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We will therefore content ourselves with saying that every thing was elegant and exquisite in arrangement and material; and we will confine ourselves entirely to such incidents as may throw a light upon our story.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading We will therefore content ourselves with saying that every thing was elegant and exquisite in arrangement and material; and we will confine ourselves entirely to such incidents as may throw a light upon our story.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading It was not a state banquet which they were going to share, but the usual meal of a rich house, where preparation for a tableful of friends was always made.
possessing material wealth
From this reading It was not a state banquet which they were going to share, but the usual meal of a rich house, where preparation for a tableful of friends was always made.
salutingverbUS /səˈluːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading When the two ladies entered the exedra or hall, Fabius, after saluting his daughter, exclaimed, “Why, my child, you have come down, though late, still scarcely fittingly arranged!
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading We will therefore content ourselves with saying that every thing was elegant and exquisite in arrangement and material; and we will confine ourselves entirely to such incidents as may throw a light upon our story.
only a very short time before
From this reading When the two ladies entered the exedra or hall, Fabius, after saluting his daughter, exclaimed, “Why, my child, you have come down, though late, still scarcely fittingly arranged!
have in common
From this reading It was not a state banquet which they were going to share, but the usual meal of a rich house, where preparation for a tableful of friends was always made.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It was not a state banquet which they were going to share, but the usual meal of a rich house, where preparation for a tableful of friends was always made.
not in physical motion
From this reading When the two ladies entered the exedra or hall, Fabius, after saluting his daughter, exclaimed, “Why, my child, you have come down, though late, still scarcely fittingly arranged!
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading We will therefore content ourselves with saying that every thing was elegant and exquisite in arrangement and material; and we will confine ourselves entirely to such incidents as may throw a light upon our story.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading We will therefore content ourselves with saying that every thing was elegant and exquisite in arrangement and material; and we will confine ourselves entirely to such incidents as may throw a light upon our story.
tableful
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From this reading It was not a state banquet which they were going to share, but the usual meal of a rich house, where preparation for a tableful of friends was always made.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We will therefore content ourselves with saying that every thing was elegant and exquisite in arrangement and material; and we will confine ourselves entirely to such incidents as may throw a light upon our story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BANQUET.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading We will therefore content ourselves with saying that every thing was elegant and exquisite in arrangement and material; and we will confine ourselves entirely to such incidents as may throw a light upon our story.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They found, on descending, all the guests assembled in a hall below.
a special situation
From this reading We will therefore content ourselves with saying that every thing was elegant and exquisite in arrangement and material; and we will confine ourselves entirely to such incidents as may throw a light upon our story.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When the two ladies entered the exedra or hall, Fabius, after saluting his daughter, exclaimed, “Why, my child, you have come down, though late, still scarcely fittingly arranged!
propel through the air
From this reading We will therefore content ourselves with saying that every thing was elegant and exquisite in arrangement and material; and we will confine ourselves entirely to such incidents as may throw a light upon our story.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not a state banquet which they were going to share, but the usual meal of a rich house, where preparation for a tableful of friends was always made.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When the two ladies entered the exedra or hall, Fabius, after saluting his daughter, exclaimed, “Why, my child, you have come down, though late, still scarcely fittingly arranged!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading We will therefore content ourselves with saying that every thing was elegant and exquisite in arrangement and material; and we will confine ourselves entirely to such incidents as may throw a light upon our story.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It was not a state banquet which they were going to share, but the usual meal of a rich house, where preparation for a tableful of friends was always made.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not a state banquet which they were going to share, but the usual meal of a rich house, where preparation for a tableful of friends was always made.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We will therefore content ourselves with saying that every thing was elegant and exquisite in arrangement and material; and we will confine ourselves entirely to such incidents as may throw a light upon our story.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was not a state banquet which they were going to share, but the usual meal of a rich house, where preparation for a tableful of friends was always made.
at the time that
From this reading When the two ladies entered the exedra or hall, Fabius, after saluting his daughter, exclaimed, “Why, my child, you have come down, though late, still scarcely fittingly arranged!
in or at the place that
From this reading It was not a state banquet which they were going to share, but the usual meal of a rich house, where preparation for a tableful of friends was always made.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was not a state banquet which they were going to share, but the usual meal of a rich house, where preparation for a tableful of friends was always made.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading When the two ladies entered the exedra or hall, Fabius, after saluting his daughter, exclaimed, “Why, my child, you have come down, though late, still scarcely fittingly arranged!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We will therefore content ourselves with saying that every thing was elegant and exquisite in arrangement and material; and we will confine ourselves entirely to such incidents as may throw a light upon our story.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We will therefore content ourselves with saying that every thing was elegant and exquisite in arrangement and material; and we will confine ourselves entirely to such incidents as may throw a light upon our story.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When the two ladies entered the exedra or hall, Fabius, after saluting his daughter, exclaimed, “Why, my child, you have come down, though late, still scarcely fittingly arranged!
