used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One of the palace guards delayed Strawbridge for a few moments at the entrance of the west wing of the palace, to ask his master if the American might be admitted.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading One of the palace guards delayed Strawbridge for a few moments at the entrance of the west wing of the palace, to ask his master if the American might be admitted.
(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 high light of this ensemble, that which held it all together and subordinated it, was the peon girl Madruja.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading One of the palace guards delayed Strawbridge for a few moments at the entrance of the west wing of the palace, to ask his master if the American might be admitted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A little later the soldier returned and opened a door into a brightly lighted sitting-room which evidently corresponded to the music-room in the east wing.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading One of the palace guards delayed Strawbridge for a few moments at the entrance of the west wing of the palace, to ask his master if the American might be admitted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One of the palace guards delayed Strawbridge for a few moments at the entrance of the west wing of the palace, to ask his master if the American might be admitted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One of the palace guards delayed Strawbridge for a few moments at the entrance of the west wing of the palace, to ask his master if the American might be admitted.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Strawbridge obtained rather a bewildered impression of her.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Some rugs made of Indian blankets, chairs, and a couch of colored native wickerwork gave a look of richness and rather intemperate color to the room.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading A little later the soldier returned and opened a door into a brightly lighted sitting-room which evidently corresponded to the music-room in the east wing.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Some rugs made of Indian blankets, chairs, and a couch of colored native wickerwork gave a look of richness and rather intemperate color to the room.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Some rugs made of Indian blankets, chairs, and a couch of colored native wickerwork gave a look of richness and rather intemperate color to the room.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Some rugs made of Indian blankets, chairs, and a couch of colored native wickerwork gave a look of richness and rather intemperate color to the room.
correspondedverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “correspond” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading A little later the soldier returned and opened a door into a brightly lighted sitting-room which evidently corresponded to the music-room in the east wing.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Some rugs made of Indian blankets, chairs, and a couch of colored native wickerwork gave a look of richness and rather intemperate color to the room.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading One of the palace guards delayed Strawbridge for a few moments at the entrance of the west wing of the palace, to ask his master if the American might be admitted.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A little later the soldier returned and opened a door into a brightly lighted sitting-room which evidently corresponded to the music-room in the east wing.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading A little later the soldier returned and opened a door into a brightly lighted sitting-room which evidently corresponded to the music-room in the east wing.
ensemblenounUS /ɑːnˈsɑːmbəl/
a group of musicians playing or singing together
From this reading The high light of this ensemble, that which held it all together and subordinated it, was the peon girl Madruja.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading One of the palace guards delayed Strawbridge for a few moments at the entrance of the west wing of the palace, to ask his master if the American might be admitted.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading A little later the soldier returned and opened a door into a brightly lighted sitting-room which evidently corresponded to the music-room in the east wing.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading One of the palace guards delayed Strawbridge for a few moments at the entrance of the west wing of the palace, to ask his master if the American might be admitted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One of the palace guards delayed Strawbridge for a few moments at the entrance of the west wing of the palace, to ask his master if the American might be admitted.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Some rugs made of Indian blankets, chairs, and a couch of colored native wickerwork gave a look of richness and rather intemperate color to the room.
a young female
From this reading The high light of this ensemble, that which held it all together and subordinated it, was the peon girl Madruja.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading One of the palace guards delayed Strawbridge for a few moments at the entrance of the west wing of the palace, to ask his master if the American might be admitted.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The high light of this ensemble, that which held it all together and subordinated it, was the peon girl Madruja.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Strawbridge obtained rather a bewildered impression of her.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The high light of this ensemble, that which held it all together and subordinated it, was the peon girl Madruja.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One of the palace guards delayed Strawbridge for a few moments at the entrance of the west wing of the palace, to ask his master if the American might be admitted.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading One of the palace guards delayed Strawbridge for a few moments at the entrance of the west wing of the palace, to ask his master if the American might be admitted.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Strawbridge obtained rather a bewildered impression of her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A little later the soldier returned and opened a door into a brightly lighted sitting-room which evidently corresponded to the music-room in the east wing.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Some rugs made of Indian blankets, chairs, and a couch of colored native wickerwork gave a look of richness and rather intemperate color to the room.
intemperateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtempərət/
(of weather or climate) not mild; subject to extremes
From this reading Some rugs made of Indian blankets, chairs, and a couch of colored native wickerwork gave a look of richness and rather intemperate color to the room.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A little later the soldier returned and opened a door into a brightly lighted sitting-room which evidently corresponded to the music-room in the east wing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The high light of this ensemble, that which held it all together and subordinated it, was the peon girl Madruja.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A little later the soldier returned and opened a door into a brightly lighted sitting-room which evidently corresponded to the music-room in the east wing.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The high light of this ensemble, that which held it all together and subordinated it, was the peon girl Madruja.
set afire or burning
From this reading A little later the soldier returned and opened a door into a brightly lighted sitting-room which evidently corresponded to the music-room in the east wing.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little later the soldier returned and opened a door into a brightly lighted sitting-room which evidently corresponded to the music-room in the east wing.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Some rugs made of Indian blankets, chairs, and a couch of colored native wickerwork gave a look of richness and rather intemperate color to the room.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Some rugs made of Indian blankets, chairs, and a couch of colored native wickerwork gave a look of richness and rather intemperate color to the room.
Madruja
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From this reading The high light of this ensemble, that which held it all together and subordinated it, was the peon girl Madruja.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading One of the palace guards delayed Strawbridge for a few moments at the entrance of the west wing of the palace, to ask his master if the American might be admitted.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading One of the palace guards delayed Strawbridge for a few moments at the entrance of the west wing of the palace, to ask his master if the American might be admitted.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading One of the palace guards delayed Strawbridge for a few moments at the entrance of the west wing of the palace, to ask his master if the American might be admitted.
music-room
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From this reading A little later the soldier returned and opened a door into a brightly lighted sitting-room which evidently corresponded to the music-room in the east wing.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Some rugs made of Indian blankets, chairs, and a couch of colored native wickerwork gave a look of richness and rather intemperate color to the room.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Strawbridge obtained rather a bewildered impression of her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of the palace guards delayed Strawbridge for a few moments at the entrance of the west wing of the palace, to ask his master if the American might be admitted.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the palace guards delayed Strawbridge for a few moments at the entrance of the west wing of the palace, to ask his master if the American might be admitted.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading A little later the soldier returned and opened a door into a brightly lighted sitting-room which evidently corresponded to the music-room in the east wing.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading One of the palace guards delayed Strawbridge for a few moments at the entrance of the west wing of the palace, to ask his master if the American might be admitted.
peonnounUS /ˈpiːən/
a laborer who is obliged to do menial work
From this reading The high light of this ensemble, that which held it all together and subordinated it, was the peon girl Madruja.
on the contrary
From this reading Some rugs made of Indian blankets, chairs, and a couch of colored native wickerwork gave a look of richness and rather intemperate color to the room.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A little later the soldier returned and opened a door into a brightly lighted sitting-room which evidently corresponded to the music-room in the east wing.
richnessnounUS /ˈrɪtʃnəs/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading Some rugs made of Indian blankets, chairs, and a couch of colored native wickerwork gave a look of richness and rather intemperate color to the room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Some rugs made of Indian blankets, chairs, and a couch of colored native wickerwork gave a look of richness and rather intemperate color to the room.
rugsnounUS /rʌɡz/
plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Some rugs made of Indian blankets, chairs, and a couch of colored native wickerwork gave a look of richness and rather intemperate color to the room.
sitting-room
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From this reading A little later the soldier returned and opened a door into a brightly lighted sitting-room which evidently corresponded to the music-room in the east wing.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading A little later the soldier returned and opened a door into a brightly lighted sitting-room which evidently corresponded to the music-room in the east wing.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some rugs made of Indian blankets, chairs, and a couch of colored native wickerwork gave a look of richness and rather intemperate color to the room.
Strawbridge
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From this reading One of the palace guards delayed Strawbridge for a few moments at the entrance of the west wing of the palace, to ask his master if the American might be admitted.
subordinatedverbUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪtɪd/
past form of “subordinate” — rank or order as less important or consider of less value
From this reading The high light of this ensemble, that which held it all together and subordinated it, was the peon girl Madruja.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The high light of this ensemble, that which held it all together and subordinated it, was the peon girl Madruja.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One of the palace guards delayed Strawbridge for a few moments at the entrance of the west wing of the palace, to ask his master if the American might be admitted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The high light of this ensemble, that which held it all together and subordinated it, was the peon girl Madruja.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of the palace guards delayed Strawbridge for a few moments at the entrance of the west wing of the palace, to ask his master if the American might be admitted.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The high light of this ensemble, that which held it all together and subordinated it, was the peon girl Madruja.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The high light of this ensemble, that which held it all together and subordinated it, was the peon girl Madruja.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading One of the palace guards delayed Strawbridge for a few moments at the entrance of the west wing of the palace, to ask his master if the American might be admitted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A little later the soldier returned and opened a door into a brightly lighted sitting-room which evidently corresponded to the music-room in the east wing.
wickerworknoun
work made of interlaced slender branches (especially willow branches)
From this reading Some rugs made of Indian blankets, chairs, and a couch of colored native wickerwork gave a look of richness and rather intemperate color to the room.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading One of the palace guards delayed Strawbridge for a few moments at the entrance of the west wing of the palace, to ask his master if the American might be admitted.
