used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Countess judged this a fitting occasion for the display of all the grandeur of which Ettersberg was capable, and displayed it accordingly was in fullest measure.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The news of the engagement had, as may be supposed, created a considerable stir in the neighbourhood; but the astounding fact was in some small degree explained by a report of the incident which had brought it about.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The Countess judged this a fitting occasion for the display of all the grandeur of which Ettersberg was capable, and displayed it accordingly was in fullest measure.
(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 The Countess judged this a fitting occasion for the display of all the grandeur of which Ettersberg was capable, and displayed it accordingly was in fullest measure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The day on which the young Lord of Ettersberg attained his majority had come and gone, being celebrated with much splendour.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In the spacious, brilliantly lighted apartments of the castle there gathered a gay and numerous throng, for whom the fete, besides its more immediate cause, had yet another and a special interest.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading In the spacious, brilliantly lighted apartments of the castle there gathered a gay and numerous throng, for whom the fete, besides its more immediate cause, had yet another and a special interest.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The young couple, who had been quietly betrothed at Brunneck some weeks previously, in the presence only of members of the two families, now made their first appearance together in public, and were accordingly overwhelmed by the congratulations of their friends.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The news of the engagement had, as may be supposed, created a considerable stir in the neighbourhood; but the astounding fact was in some small degree explained by a report of the incident which had brought it about.
astoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading The news of the engagement had, as may be supposed, created a considerable stir in the neighbourhood; but the astounding fact was in some small degree explained by a report of the incident which had brought it about.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The young couple, who had been quietly betrothed at Brunneck some weeks previously, in the presence only of members of the two families, now made their first appearance together in public, and were accordingly overwhelmed by the congratulations of their friends.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading The day on which the young Lord of Ettersberg attained his majority had come and gone, being celebrated with much splendour.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The news of the engagement had, as may be supposed, created a considerable stir in the neighbourhood; but the astounding fact was in some small degree explained by a report of the incident which had brought it about.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The young couple, who had been quietly betrothed at Brunneck some weeks previously, in the presence only of members of the two families, now made their first appearance together in public, and were accordingly overwhelmed by the congratulations of their friends.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The day on which the young Lord of Ettersberg attained his majority had come and gone, being celebrated with much splendour.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading In the spacious, brilliantly lighted apartments of the castle there gathered a gay and numerous throng, for whom the fete, besides its more immediate cause, had yet another and a special interest.
betrothedadjective
pledged to be married
From this reading The young couple, who had been quietly betrothed at Brunneck some weeks previously, in the presence only of members of the two families, now made their first appearance together in public, and were accordingly overwhelmed by the congratulations of their friends.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading In the spacious, brilliantly lighted apartments of the castle there gathered a gay and numerous throng, for whom the fete, besides its more immediate cause, had yet another and a special interest.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The news of the engagement had, as may be supposed, created a considerable stir in the neighbourhood; but the astounding fact was in some small degree explained by a report of the incident which had brought it about.
Brunneck
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From this reading The young couple, who had been quietly betrothed at Brunneck some weeks previously, in the presence only of members of the two families, now made their first appearance together in public, and were accordingly overwhelmed by the congratulations of their friends.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The news of the engagement had, as may be supposed, created a considerable stir in the neighbourhood; but the astounding fact was in some small degree explained by a report of the incident which had brought it about.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The young couple, who had been quietly betrothed at Brunneck some weeks previously, in the presence only of members of the two families, now made their first appearance together in public, and were accordingly overwhelmed by the congratulations of their friends.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading The Countess judged this a fitting occasion for the display of all the grandeur of which Ettersberg was capable, and displayed it accordingly was in fullest measure.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading In the spacious, brilliantly lighted apartments of the castle there gathered a gay and numerous throng, for whom the fete, besides its more immediate cause, had yet another and a special interest.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading In the spacious, brilliantly lighted apartments of the castle there gathered a gay and numerous throng, for whom the fete, besides its more immediate cause, had yet another and a special interest.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The day on which the young Lord of Ettersberg attained his majority had come and gone, being celebrated with much splendour.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The day on which the young Lord of Ettersberg attained his majority had come and gone, being celebrated with much splendour.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading The young couple, who had been quietly betrothed at Brunneck some weeks previously, in the presence only of members of the two families, now made their first appearance together in public, and were accordingly overwhelmed by the congratulations of their friends.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The news of the engagement had, as may be supposed, created a considerable stir in the neighbourhood; but the astounding fact was in some small degree explained by a report of the incident which had brought it about.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading The Countess judged this a fitting occasion for the display of all the grandeur of which Ettersberg was capable, and displayed it accordingly was in fullest measure.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The young couple, who had been quietly betrothed at Brunneck some weeks previously, in the presence only of members of the two families, now made their first appearance together in public, and were accordingly overwhelmed by the congratulations of their friends.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The news of the engagement had, as may be supposed, created a considerable stir in the neighbourhood; but the astounding fact was in some small degree explained by a report of the incident which had brought it about.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day on which the young Lord of Ettersberg attained his majority had come and gone, being celebrated with much splendour.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The news of the engagement had, as may be supposed, created a considerable stir in the neighbourhood; but the astounding fact was in some small degree explained by a report of the incident which had brought it about.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading The Countess judged this a fitting occasion for the display of all the grandeur of which Ettersberg was capable, and displayed it accordingly was in fullest measure.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading The Countess judged this a fitting occasion for the display of all the grandeur of which Ettersberg was capable, and displayed it accordingly was in fullest measure.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The news of the engagement had, as may be supposed, created a considerable stir in the neighbourhood; but the astounding fact was in some small degree explained by a report of the incident which had brought it about.
Ettersberg
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From this reading The day on which the young Lord of Ettersberg attained his majority had come and gone, being celebrated with much splendour.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The news of the engagement had, as may be supposed, created a considerable stir in the neighbourhood; but the astounding fact was in some small degree explained by a report of the incident which had brought it about.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The news of the engagement had, as may be supposed, created a considerable stir in the neighbourhood; but the astounding fact was in some small degree explained by a report of the incident which had brought it about.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading The young couple, who had been quietly betrothed at Brunneck some weeks previously, in the presence only of members of the two families, now made their first appearance together in public, and were accordingly overwhelmed by the congratulations of their friends.
feteverbUS /feɪt/
have a celebration
From this reading In the spacious, brilliantly lighted apartments of the castle there gathered a gay and numerous throng, for whom the fete, besides its more immediate cause, had yet another and a special interest.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The young couple, who had been quietly betrothed at Brunneck some weeks previously, in the presence only of members of the two families, now made their first appearance together in public, and were accordingly overwhelmed by the congratulations of their friends.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading The Countess judged this a fitting occasion for the display of all the grandeur of which Ettersberg was capable, and displayed it accordingly was in fullest measure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Countess judged this a fitting occasion for the display of all the grandeur of which Ettersberg was capable, and displayed it accordingly was in fullest measure.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The young couple, who had been quietly betrothed at Brunneck some weeks previously, in the presence only of members of the two families, now made their first appearance together in public, and were accordingly overwhelmed by the congratulations of their friends.
fullestadjectiveUS /ˈfʊləst/
superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The Countess judged this a fitting occasion for the display of all the grandeur of which Ettersberg was capable, and displayed it accordingly was in fullest measure.
brought together in one place
From this reading In the spacious, brilliantly lighted apartments of the castle there gathered a gay and numerous throng, for whom the fete, besides its more immediate cause, had yet another and a special interest.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading In the spacious, brilliantly lighted apartments of the castle there gathered a gay and numerous throng, for whom the fete, besides its more immediate cause, had yet another and a special interest.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The day on which the young Lord of Ettersberg attained his majority had come and gone, being celebrated with much splendour.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading The Countess judged this a fitting occasion for the display of all the grandeur of which Ettersberg was capable, and displayed it accordingly was in fullest measure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The day on which the young Lord of Ettersberg attained his majority had come and gone, being celebrated with much splendour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The day on which the young Lord of Ettersberg attained his majority had come and gone, being celebrated with much splendour.
of the present time and place
From this reading In the spacious, brilliantly lighted apartments of the castle there gathered a gay and numerous throng, for whom the fete, besides its more immediate cause, had yet another and a special interest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Countess judged this a fitting occasion for the display of all the grandeur of which Ettersberg was capable, and displayed it accordingly was in fullest measure.
a single distinct event
From this reading The news of the engagement had, as may be supposed, created a considerable stir in the neighbourhood; but the astounding fact was in some small degree explained by a report of the incident which had brought it about.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading In the spacious, brilliantly lighted apartments of the castle there gathered a gay and numerous throng, for whom the fete, besides its more immediate cause, had yet another and a special interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Countess judged this a fitting occasion for the display of all the grandeur of which Ettersberg was capable, and displayed it accordingly was in fullest measure.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In the spacious, brilliantly lighted apartments of the castle there gathered a gay and numerous throng, for whom the fete, besides its more immediate cause, had yet another and a special interest.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The Countess judged this a fitting occasion for the display of all the grandeur of which Ettersberg was capable, and displayed it accordingly was in fullest measure.
set afire or burning
From this reading In the spacious, brilliantly lighted apartments of the castle there gathered a gay and numerous throng, for whom the fete, besides its more immediate cause, had yet another and a special interest.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The day on which the young Lord of Ettersberg attained his majority had come and gone, being celebrated with much splendour.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The young couple, who had been quietly betrothed at Brunneck some weeks previously, in the presence only of members of the two families, now made their first appearance together in public, and were accordingly overwhelmed by the congratulations of their friends.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading The day on which the young Lord of Ettersberg attained his majority had come and gone, being celebrated with much splendour.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The news of the engagement had, as may be supposed, created a considerable stir in the neighbourhood; but the astounding fact was in some small degree explained by a report of the incident which had brought it about.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The Countess judged this a fitting occasion for the display of all the grandeur of which Ettersberg was capable, and displayed it accordingly was in fullest measure.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The young couple, who had been quietly betrothed at Brunneck some weeks previously, in the presence only of members of the two families, now made their first appearance together in public, and were accordingly overwhelmed by the congratulations of their friends.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the spacious, brilliantly lighted apartments of the castle there gathered a gay and numerous throng, for whom the fete, besides its more immediate cause, had yet another and a special interest.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The day on which the young Lord of Ettersberg attained his majority had come and gone, being celebrated with much splendour.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The news of the engagement had, as may be supposed, created a considerable stir in the neighbourhood; but the astounding fact was in some small degree explained by a report of the incident which had brought it about.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The news of the engagement had, as may be supposed, created a considerable stir in the neighbourhood; but the astounding fact was in some small degree explained by a report of the incident which had brought it about.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The young couple, who had been quietly betrothed at Brunneck some weeks previously, in the presence only of members of the two families, now made their first appearance together in public, and were accordingly overwhelmed by the congratulations of their friends.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading In the spacious, brilliantly lighted apartments of the castle there gathered a gay and numerous throng, for whom the fete, besides its more immediate cause, had yet another and a special interest.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The Countess judged this a fitting occasion for the display of all the grandeur of which Ettersberg was capable, and displayed it accordingly was in fullest measure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The day on which the young Lord of Ettersberg attained his majority had come and gone, being celebrated with much splendour.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The day on which the young Lord of Ettersberg attained his majority had come and gone, being celebrated with much splendour.
and nothing more
From this reading The young couple, who had been quietly betrothed at Brunneck some weeks previously, in the presence only of members of the two families, now made their first appearance together in public, and were accordingly overwhelmed by the congratulations of their friends.
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading The young couple, who had been quietly betrothed at Brunneck some weeks previously, in the presence only of members of the two families, now made their first appearance together in public, and were accordingly overwhelmed by the congratulations of their friends.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The young couple, who had been quietly betrothed at Brunneck some weeks previously, in the presence only of members of the two families, now made their first appearance together in public, and were accordingly overwhelmed by the congratulations of their friends.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading The young couple, who had been quietly betrothed at Brunneck some weeks previously, in the presence only of members of the two families, now made their first appearance together in public, and were accordingly overwhelmed by the congratulations of their friends.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The young couple, who had been quietly betrothed at Brunneck some weeks previously, in the presence only of members of the two families, now made their first appearance together in public, and were accordingly overwhelmed by the congratulations of their friends.
with low volume
From this reading The young couple, who had been quietly betrothed at Brunneck some weeks previously, in the presence only of members of the two families, now made their first appearance together in public, and were accordingly overwhelmed by the congratulations of their friends.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The news of the engagement had, as may be supposed, created a considerable stir in the neighbourhood; but the astounding fact was in some small degree explained by a report of the incident which had brought it about.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The news of the engagement had, as may be supposed, created a considerable stir in the neighbourhood; but the astounding fact was in some small degree explained by a report of the incident which had brought it about.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The young couple, who had been quietly betrothed at Brunneck some weeks previously, in the presence only of members of the two families, now made their first appearance together in public, and were accordingly overwhelmed by the congratulations of their friends.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading In the spacious, brilliantly lighted apartments of the castle there gathered a gay and numerous throng, for whom the fete, besides its more immediate cause, had yet another and a special interest.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading In the spacious, brilliantly lighted apartments of the castle there gathered a gay and numerous throng, for whom the fete, besides its more immediate cause, had yet another and a special interest.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading The day on which the young Lord of Ettersberg attained his majority had come and gone, being celebrated with much splendour.
move an implement through
From this reading The news of the engagement had, as may be supposed, created a considerable stir in the neighbourhood; but the astounding fact was in some small degree explained by a report of the incident which had brought it about.
required or under orders
From this reading The news of the engagement had, as may be supposed, created a considerable stir in the neighbourhood; but the astounding fact was in some small degree explained by a report of the incident which had brought it about.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day on which the young Lord of Ettersberg attained his majority had come and gone, being celebrated with much splendour.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The young couple, who had been quietly betrothed at Brunneck some weeks previously, in the presence only of members of the two families, now made their first appearance together in public, and were accordingly overwhelmed by the congratulations of their friends.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the spacious, brilliantly lighted apartments of the castle there gathered a gay and numerous throng, for whom the fete, besides its more immediate cause, had yet another and a special interest.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Countess judged this a fitting occasion for the display of all the grandeur of which Ettersberg was capable, and displayed it accordingly was in fullest measure.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading In the spacious, brilliantly lighted apartments of the castle there gathered a gay and numerous throng, for whom the fete, besides its more immediate cause, had yet another and a special interest.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The young couple, who had been quietly betrothed at Brunneck some weeks previously, in the presence only of members of the two families, now made their first appearance together in public, and were accordingly overwhelmed by the congratulations of their friends.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The young couple, who had been quietly betrothed at Brunneck some weeks previously, in the presence only of members of the two families, now made their first appearance together in public, and were accordingly overwhelmed by the congratulations of their friends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Countess judged this a fitting occasion for the display of all the grandeur of which Ettersberg was capable, and displayed it accordingly was in fullest measure.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The young couple, who had been quietly betrothed at Brunneck some weeks previously, in the presence only of members of the two families, now made their first appearance together in public, and were accordingly overwhelmed by the congratulations of their friends.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The young couple, who had been quietly betrothed at Brunneck some weeks previously, in the presence only of members of the two families, now made their first appearance together in public, and were accordingly overwhelmed by the congratulations of their friends.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The day on which the young Lord of Ettersberg attained his majority had come and gone, being celebrated with much splendour.
which person or people
From this reading The young couple, who had been quietly betrothed at Brunneck some weeks previously, in the presence only of members of the two families, now made their first appearance together in public, and were accordingly overwhelmed by the congratulations of their friends.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the spacious, brilliantly lighted apartments of the castle there gathered a gay and numerous throng, for whom the fete, besides its more immediate cause, had yet another and a special interest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The day on which the young Lord of Ettersberg attained his majority had come and gone, being celebrated with much splendour.
but in spite of that
From this reading In the spacious, brilliantly lighted apartments of the castle there gathered a gay and numerous throng, for whom the fete, besides its more immediate cause, had yet another and a special interest.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The day on which the young Lord of Ettersberg attained his majority had come and gone, being celebrated with much splendour.
