adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But though the table was far wider than are most refectory tables (it was believed to be, because of its width, a unique specimen), yet Blanche, very soon after they had sat down, told herself that there was something to be said, after all, for the old-fashioned, Victorian mahogany.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 But though the table was far wider than are most refectory tables (it was believed to be, because of its width, a unique specimen), yet Blanche, very soon after they had sat down, told herself that there was something to be said, after all, for the old-fashioned, Victorian mahogany.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Such a party as was this party would have sorted themselves out, and really enjoyed themselves much more, sitting in couples round an ordinary dining-table, than at this narrow, erstwhile monastic board.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But though the table was far wider than are most refectory tables (it was believed to be, because of its width, a unique specimen), yet Blanche, very soon after they had sat down, told herself that there was something to be said, after all, for the old-fashioned, Victorian mahogany.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But though the table was far wider than are most refectory tables (it was believed to be, because of its width, a unique specimen), yet Blanche, very soon after they had sat down, told herself that there was something to be said, after all, for the old-fashioned, Victorian mahogany.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading But though the table was far wider than are most refectory tables (it was believed to be, because of its width, a unique specimen), yet Blanche, very soon after they had sat down, told herself that there was something to be said, after all, for the old-fashioned, Victorian mahogany.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading But though the table was far wider than are most refectory tables (it was believed to be, because of its width, a unique specimen), yet Blanche, very soon after they had sat down, told herself that there was something to be said, after all, for the old-fashioned, Victorian mahogany.
bitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Here they were just a little bit too near together--too much _vis-à-vis_, so Blanche put it to herself with a dissatisfied feeling.
Blanche
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From this reading Lionel Varick sat at one end of the long oak refectory table, Blanche Farrow at the other.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Such a party as was this party would have sorted themselves out, and really enjoyed themselves much more, sitting in couples round an ordinary dining-table, than at this narrow, erstwhile monastic board.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But though the table was far wider than are most refectory tables (it was believed to be, because of its width, a unique specimen), yet Blanche, very soon after they had sat down, told herself that there was something to be said, after all, for the old-fashioned, Victorian mahogany.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
couplesnounUS /ˈkʌpəlz/
plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Such a party as was this party would have sorted themselves out, and really enjoyed themselves much more, sitting in couples round an ordinary dining-table, than at this narrow, erstwhile monastic board.
dining-table
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From this reading Such a party as was this party would have sorted themselves out, and really enjoyed themselves much more, sitting in couples round an ordinary dining-table, than at this narrow, erstwhile monastic board.
dissatisfiedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsætəsfaɪd/
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
From this reading Here they were just a little bit too near together--too much _vis-à-vis_, so Blanche put it to herself with a dissatisfied feeling.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But though the table was far wider than are most refectory tables (it was believed to be, because of its width, a unique specimen), yet Blanche, very soon after they had sat down, told herself that there was something to be said, after all, for the old-fashioned, Victorian mahogany.
dulladjectiveUS /dʌl/
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Lionel Varick sat at one end of the long oak refectory table, Blanche Farrow at the other.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Such a party as was this party would have sorted themselves out, and really enjoyed themselves much more, sitting in couples round an ordinary dining-table, than at this narrow, erstwhile monastic board.
erstwhileadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrstwaɪl/
belonging to some prior time
From this reading Such a party as was this party would have sorted themselves out, and really enjoyed themselves much more, sitting in couples round an ordinary dining-table, than at this narrow, erstwhile monastic board.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
FarrownounUS /ˈferoʊ/
the production of a litter of pigs
From this reading Lionel Varick sat at one end of the long oak refectory table, Blanche Farrow at the other.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Here they were just a little bit too near together--too much _vis-à-vis_, so Blanche put it to herself with a dissatisfied feeling.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But though the table was far wider than are most refectory tables (it was believed to be, because of its width, a unique specimen), yet Blanche, very soon after they had sat down, told herself that there was something to be said, after all, for the old-fashioned, Victorian mahogany.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But though the table was far wider than are most refectory tables (it was believed to be, because of its width, a unique specimen), yet Blanche, very soon after they had sat down, told herself that there was something to be said, after all, for the old-fashioned, Victorian mahogany.
HallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Such a party as was this party would have sorted themselves out, and really enjoyed themselves much more, sitting in couples round an ordinary dining-table, than at this narrow, erstwhile monastic board.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here they were just a little bit too near together--too much _vis-à-vis_, so Blanche put it to herself with a dissatisfied feeling.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But though the table was far wider than are most refectory tables (it was believed to be, because of its width, a unique specimen), yet Blanche, very soon after they had sat down, told herself that there was something to be said, after all, for the old-fashioned, Victorian mahogany.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
how
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From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Such a party as was this party would have sorted themselves out, and really enjoyed themselves much more, sitting in couples round an ordinary dining-table, than at this narrow, erstwhile monastic board.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But though the table was far wider than are most refectory tables (it was believed to be, because of its width, a unique specimen), yet Blanche, very soon after they had sat down, told herself that there was something to be said, after all, for the old-fashioned, Victorian mahogany.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Here they were just a little bit too near together--too much _vis-à-vis_, so Blanche put it to herself with a dissatisfied feeling.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
Lionel
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From this reading Lionel Varick sat at one end of the long oak refectory table, Blanche Farrow at the other.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Lionel Varick sat at one end of the long oak refectory table, Blanche Farrow at the other.
mahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading But though the table was far wider than are most refectory tables (it was believed to be, because of its width, a unique specimen), yet Blanche, very soon after they had sat down, told herself that there was something to be said, after all, for the old-fashioned, Victorian mahogany.
monasticadjectiveUS /məˈnæstɪk/
of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows
From this reading Such a party as was this party would have sorted themselves out, and really enjoyed themselves much more, sitting in couples round an ordinary dining-table, than at this narrow, erstwhile monastic board.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Such a party as was this party would have sorted themselves out, and really enjoyed themselves much more, sitting in couples round an ordinary dining-table, than at this narrow, erstwhile monastic board.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Such a party as was this party would have sorted themselves out, and really enjoyed themselves much more, sitting in couples round an ordinary dining-table, than at this narrow, erstwhile monastic board.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Here they were just a little bit too near together--too much _vis-à-vis_, so Blanche put it to herself with a dissatisfied feeling.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Lionel Varick sat at one end of the long oak refectory table, Blanche Farrow at the other.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading But though the table was far wider than are most refectory tables (it was believed to be, because of its width, a unique specimen), yet Blanche, very soon after they had sat down, told herself that there was something to be said, after all, for the old-fashioned, Victorian mahogany.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Lionel Varick sat at one end of the long oak refectory table, Blanche Farrow at the other.
ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Such a party as was this party would have sorted themselves out, and really enjoyed themselves much more, sitting in couples round an ordinary dining-table, than at this narrow, erstwhile monastic board.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Such a party as was this party would have sorted themselves out, and really enjoyed themselves much more, sitting in couples round an ordinary dining-table, than at this narrow, erstwhile monastic board.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Here they were just a little bit too near together--too much _vis-à-vis_, so Blanche put it to herself with a dissatisfied feeling.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Such a party as was this party would have sorted themselves out, and really enjoyed themselves much more, sitting in couples round an ordinary dining-table, than at this narrow, erstwhile monastic board.
refectorynoun
a communal dining-hall (usually in a monastery)
From this reading Lionel Varick sat at one end of the long oak refectory table, Blanche Farrow at the other.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Such a party as was this party would have sorted themselves out, and really enjoyed themselves much more, sitting in couples round an ordinary dining-table, than at this narrow, erstwhile monastic board.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But though the table was far wider than are most refectory tables (it was believed to be, because of its width, a unique specimen), yet Blanche, very soon after they had sat down, told herself that there was something to be said, after all, for the old-fashioned, Victorian mahogany.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Lionel Varick sat at one end of the long oak refectory table, Blanche Farrow at the other.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Such a party as was this party would have sorted themselves out, and really enjoyed themselves much more, sitting in couples round an ordinary dining-table, than at this narrow, erstwhile monastic board.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading But though the table was far wider than are most refectory tables (it was believed to be, because of its width, a unique specimen), yet Blanche, very soon after they had sat down, told herself that there was something to be said, after all, for the old-fashioned, Victorian mahogany.
sortedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrtɪd/
arranged according to size
From this reading Such a party as was this party would have sorted themselves out, and really enjoyed themselves much more, sitting in couples round an ordinary dining-table, than at this narrow, erstwhile monastic board.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading But though the table was far wider than are most refectory tables (it was believed to be, because of its width, a unique specimen), yet Blanche, very soon after they had sat down, told herself that there was something to be said, after all, for the old-fashioned, Victorian mahogany.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Lionel Varick sat at one end of the long oak refectory table, Blanche Farrow at the other.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading But though the table was far wider than are most refectory tables (it was believed to be, because of its width, a unique specimen), yet Blanche, very soon after they had sat down, told herself that there was something to be said, after all, for the old-fashioned, Victorian mahogany.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But though the table was far wider than are most refectory tables (it was believed to be, because of its width, a unique specimen), yet Blanche, very soon after they had sat down, told herself that there was something to be said, after all, for the old-fashioned, Victorian mahogany.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Such a party as was this party would have sorted themselves out, and really enjoyed themselves much more, sitting in couples round an ordinary dining-table, than at this narrow, erstwhile monastic board.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But though the table was far wider than are most refectory tables (it was believed to be, because of its width, a unique specimen), yet Blanche, very soon after they had sat down, told herself that there was something to be said, after all, for the old-fashioned, Victorian mahogany.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But though the table was far wider than are most refectory tables (it was believed to be, because of its width, a unique specimen), yet Blanche, very soon after they had sat down, told herself that there was something to be said, after all, for the old-fashioned, Victorian mahogany.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But though the table was far wider than are most refectory tables (it was believed to be, because of its width, a unique specimen), yet Blanche, very soon after they had sat down, told herself that there was something to be said, after all, for the old-fashioned, Victorian mahogany.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading But though the table was far wider than are most refectory tables (it was believed to be, because of its width, a unique specimen), yet Blanche, very soon after they had sat down, told herself that there was something to be said, after all, for the old-fashioned, Victorian mahogany.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Here they were just a little bit too near together--too much _vis-à-vis_, so Blanche put it to herself with a dissatisfied feeling.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading But though the table was far wider than are most refectory tables (it was believed to be, because of its width, a unique specimen), yet Blanche, very soon after they had sat down, told herself that there was something to be said, after all, for the old-fashioned, Victorian mahogany.
Varick
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From this reading Lionel Varick sat at one end of the long oak refectory table, Blanche Farrow at the other.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading But though the table was far wider than are most refectory tables (it was believed to be, because of its width, a unique specimen), yet Blanche, very soon after they had sat down, told herself that there was something to be said, after all, for the old-fashioned, Victorian mahogany.
VictorianadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriən/
of or relating to Queen Victoria of Great Britain or to the age in which she ruled
From this reading But though the table was far wider than are most refectory tables (it was believed to be, because of its width, a unique specimen), yet Blanche, very soon after they had sat down, told herself that there was something to be said, after all, for the old-fashioned, Victorian mahogany.
vis-à-vis
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From this reading Here they were just a little bit too near together--too much _vis-à-vis_, so Blanche put it to herself with a dissatisfied feeling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here they were just a little bit too near together--too much _vis-à-vis_, so Blanche put it to herself with a dissatisfied feeling.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading But though the table was far wider than are most refectory tables (it was believed to be, because of its width, a unique specimen), yet Blanche, very soon after they had sat down, told herself that there was something to be said, after all, for the old-fashioned, Victorian mahogany.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading But though the table was far wider than are most refectory tables (it was believed to be, because of its width, a unique specimen), yet Blanche, very soon after they had sat down, told herself that there was something to be said, after all, for the old-fashioned, Victorian mahogany.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Such a party as was this party would have sorted themselves out, and really enjoyed themselves much more, sitting in couples round an ordinary dining-table, than at this narrow, erstwhile monastic board.
Wyndfell
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From this reading There is generally something a little dull and formal during the first evening of a country house party; and if this is true when most of the people know each other, how far more so is it the case with such a party as that which was now gathered together at Wyndfell Hall!
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading But though the table was far wider than are most refectory tables (it was believed to be, because of its width, a unique specimen), yet Blanche, very soon after they had sat down, told herself that there was something to be said, after all, for the old-fashioned, Victorian mahogany.
