used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fenwick had never spent a more arduous hour than that which he devoted to the business of dressing for Lord Findon's dinner-party.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading It was his first acquaintance with dress-clothes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But there had been no 'party,' and it had been perfectly understood that for the Kendal bookseller's son a black Sunday coat was sufficient.
arduousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdʒuːəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading Fenwick had never spent a more arduous hour than that which he devoted to the business of dressing for Lord Findon's dinner-party.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had, indeed, dined once or twice at the tables of the Westmoreland gentry in the course of his portrait-painting experiences.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But there had been no 'party,' and it had been perfectly understood that for the Kendal bookseller's son a black Sunday coat was sufficient.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading But there had been no 'party,' and it had been perfectly understood that for the Kendal bookseller's son a black Sunday coat was sufficient.
bookseller's
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From this reading But there had been no 'party,' and it had been perfectly understood that for the Kendal bookseller's son a black Sunday coat was sufficient.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Fenwick had never spent a more arduous hour than that which he devoted to the business of dressing for Lord Findon's dinner-party.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there had been no 'party,' and it had been perfectly understood that for the Kendal bookseller's son a black Sunday coat was sufficient.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading But there had been no 'party,' and it had been perfectly understood that for the Kendal bookseller's son a black Sunday coat was sufficient.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He had, indeed, dined once or twice at the tables of the Westmoreland gentry in the course of his portrait-painting experiences.
Cuningham
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From this reading Now, however, he was to meet the great world on its own terms; and though he tried hard to disguise his nervousness from his sponsor, Philip Cuningham, he did not succeed.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Fenwick had never spent a more arduous hour than that which he devoted to the business of dressing for Lord Findon's dinner-party.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Now, however, he was to meet the great world on its own terms; and though he tried hard to disguise his nervousness from his sponsor, Philip Cuningham, he did not succeed.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading He had, indeed, dined once or twice at the tables of the Westmoreland gentry in the course of his portrait-painting experiences.
dinner-party
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From this reading Fenwick had never spent a more arduous hour than that which he devoted to the business of dressing for Lord Findon's dinner-party.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading Now, however, he was to meet the great world on its own terms; and though he tried hard to disguise his nervousness from his sponsor, Philip Cuningham, he did not succeed.
dress-clothes
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From this reading It was his first acquaintance with dress-clothes.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Fenwick had never spent a more arduous hour than that which he devoted to the business of dressing for Lord Findon's dinner-party.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading He had, indeed, dined once or twice at the tables of the Westmoreland gentry in the course of his portrait-painting experiences.
Fenwick
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From this reading Fenwick had never spent a more arduous hour than that which he devoted to the business of dressing for Lord Findon's dinner-party.
Findon's
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From this reading Fenwick had never spent a more arduous hour than that which he devoted to the business of dressing for Lord Findon's dinner-party.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was his first acquaintance with dress-clothes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fenwick had never spent a more arduous hour than that which he devoted to the business of dressing for Lord Findon's dinner-party.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now, however, he was to meet the great world on its own terms; and though he tried hard to disguise his nervousness from his sponsor, Philip Cuningham, he did not succeed.
gentrynounUS /ˈdʒentri/
the most powerful members of a society
From this reading He had, indeed, dined once or twice at the tables of the Westmoreland gentry in the course of his portrait-painting experiences.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Now, however, he was to meet the great world on its own terms; and though he tried hard to disguise his nervousness from his sponsor, Philip Cuningham, he did not succeed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fenwick had never spent a more arduous hour than that which he devoted to the business of dressing for Lord Findon's dinner-party.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Now, however, he was to meet the great world on its own terms; and though he tried hard to disguise his nervousness from his sponsor, Philip Cuningham, he did not succeed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fenwick had never spent a more arduous hour than that which he devoted to the business of dressing for Lord Findon's dinner-party.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was his first acquaintance with dress-clothes.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Fenwick had never spent a more arduous hour than that which he devoted to the business of dressing for Lord Findon's dinner-party.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Now, however, he was to meet the great world on its own terms; and though he tried hard to disguise his nervousness from his sponsor, Philip Cuningham, he did not succeed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had, indeed, dined once or twice at the tables of the Westmoreland gentry in the course of his portrait-painting experiences.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He had, indeed, dined once or twice at the tables of the Westmoreland gentry in the course of his portrait-painting experiences.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was his first acquaintance with dress-clothes.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Now, however, he was to meet the great world on its own terms; and though he tried hard to disguise his nervousness from his sponsor, Philip Cuningham, he did not succeed.
KendalnounUS /ˈkendəl/
a green dye, often used to color cloth, which is obtained from the woad plant
From this reading But there had been no 'party,' and it had been perfectly understood that for the Kendal bookseller's son a black Sunday coat was sufficient.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Fenwick had never spent a more arduous hour than that which he devoted to the business of dressing for Lord Findon's dinner-party.
come together
From this reading Now, however, he was to meet the great world on its own terms; and though he tried hard to disguise his nervousness from his sponsor, Philip Cuningham, he did not succeed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Fenwick had never spent a more arduous hour than that which he devoted to the business of dressing for Lord Findon's dinner-party.
nervousnessnounUS /ˈnɜːrvəsnəs/
the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters
From this reading Now, however, he was to meet the great world on its own terms; and though he tried hard to disguise his nervousness from his sponsor, Philip Cuningham, he did not succeed.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Fenwick had never spent a more arduous hour than that which he devoted to the business of dressing for Lord Findon's dinner-party.
not any; not one
From this reading But there had been no 'party,' and it had been perfectly understood that for the Kendal bookseller's son a black Sunday coat was sufficient.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now, however, he was to meet the great world on its own terms; and though he tried hard to disguise his nervousness from his sponsor, Philip Cuningham, he did not succeed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, however, he was to meet the great world on its own terms; and though he tried hard to disguise his nervousness from his sponsor, Philip Cuningham, he did not succeed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fenwick had never spent a more arduous hour than that which he devoted to the business of dressing for Lord Findon's dinner-party.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now, however, he was to meet the great world on its own terms; and though he tried hard to disguise his nervousness from his sponsor, Philip Cuningham, he did not succeed.
on one occasion
From this reading He had, indeed, dined once or twice at the tables of the Westmoreland gentry in the course of his portrait-painting experiences.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had, indeed, dined once or twice at the tables of the Westmoreland gentry in the course of his portrait-painting experiences.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Now, however, he was to meet the great world on its own terms; and though he tried hard to disguise his nervousness from his sponsor, Philip Cuningham, he did not succeed.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading But there had been no 'party,' and it had been perfectly understood that for the Kendal bookseller's son a black Sunday coat was sufficient.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading But there had been no 'party,' and it had been perfectly understood that for the Kendal bookseller's son a black Sunday coat was sufficient.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Now, however, he was to meet the great world on its own terms; and though he tried hard to disguise his nervousness from his sponsor, Philip Cuningham, he did not succeed.
portrait-painting
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From this reading He had, indeed, dined once or twice at the tables of the Westmoreland gentry in the course of his portrait-painting experiences.
a male human offspring
From this reading But there had been no 'party,' and it had been perfectly understood that for the Kendal bookseller's son a black Sunday coat was sufficient.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Fenwick had never spent a more arduous hour than that which he devoted to the business of dressing for Lord Findon's dinner-party.
sponsorverbUS /ˈspɑːnsər/
assume sponsorship of
From this reading Now, however, he was to meet the great world on its own terms; and though he tried hard to disguise his nervousness from his sponsor, Philip Cuningham, he did not succeed.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Now, however, he was to meet the great world on its own terms; and though he tried hard to disguise his nervousness from his sponsor, Philip Cuningham, he did not succeed.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading But there had been no 'party,' and it had been perfectly understood that for the Kendal bookseller's son a black Sunday coat was sufficient.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading But there had been no 'party,' and it had been perfectly understood that for the Kendal bookseller's son a black Sunday coat was sufficient.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He had, indeed, dined once or twice at the tables of the Westmoreland gentry in the course of his portrait-painting experiences.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Now, however, he was to meet the great world on its own terms; and though he tried hard to disguise his nervousness from his sponsor, Philip Cuningham, he did not succeed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Fenwick had never spent a more arduous hour than that which he devoted to the business of dressing for Lord Findon's dinner-party.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fenwick had never spent a more arduous hour than that which he devoted to the business of dressing for Lord Findon's dinner-party.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fenwick had never spent a more arduous hour than that which he devoted to the business of dressing for Lord Findon's dinner-party.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there had been no 'party,' and it had been perfectly understood that for the Kendal bookseller's son a black Sunday coat was sufficient.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Now, however, he was to meet the great world on its own terms; and though he tried hard to disguise his nervousness from his sponsor, Philip Cuningham, he did not succeed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fenwick had never spent a more arduous hour than that which he devoted to the business of dressing for Lord Findon's dinner-party.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Now, however, he was to meet the great world on its own terms; and though he tried hard to disguise his nervousness from his sponsor, Philip Cuningham, he did not succeed.
two times
From this reading He had, indeed, dined once or twice at the tables of the Westmoreland gentry in the course of his portrait-painting experiences.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading But there had been no 'party,' and it had been perfectly understood that for the Kendal bookseller's son a black Sunday coat was sufficient.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was his first acquaintance with dress-clothes.
Westmoreland
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From this reading He had, indeed, dined once or twice at the tables of the Westmoreland gentry in the course of his portrait-painting experiences.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fenwick had never spent a more arduous hour than that which he devoted to the business of dressing for Lord Findon's dinner-party.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was his first acquaintance with dress-clothes.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Now, however, he was to meet the great world on its own terms; and though he tried hard to disguise his nervousness from his sponsor, Philip Cuningham, he did not succeed.
