used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TALK AT A DANCE.
the state of being absent
From this reading His absence somewhat diminished the _éclat_ of Sir John Oakapple's dance, but nevertheless it was agreed to be a very brilliant affair.
having companions or an escort
From this reading The Governor seized the opportunity and started on a shooting expedition, accompanied by his wife.
adjournedverbUS /əˈdʒɜːrnd/
past form of “adjourn” — close at the end of a session
From this reading Immediately after the Assembly had so narrowly confirmed Mr. Medland's position, it adjourned for a fortnight in order to allow time for the reorganisation of the Government, and the preparation of its legislative projects.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading His absence somewhat diminished the _éclat_ of Sir John Oakapple's dance, but nevertheless it was agreed to be a very brilliant affair.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Immediately after the Assembly had so narrowly confirmed Mr. Medland's position, it adjourned for a fortnight in order to allow time for the reorganisation of the Government, and the preparation of its legislative projects.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading His absence somewhat diminished the _éclat_ of Sir John Oakapple's dance, but nevertheless it was agreed to be a very brilliant affair.
equally
From this reading Everybody came, for Sir John's position invited hospitality to all parties alike, and the host, as became a well-to-do bachelor, provided a sumptuous entertainment.
(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 Everybody came, for Sir John's position invited hospitality to all parties alike, and the host, as became a well-to-do bachelor, provided a sumptuous entertainment.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Immediately after the Assembly had so narrowly confirmed Mr. Medland's position, it adjourned for a fortnight in order to allow time for the reorganisation of the Government, and the preparation of its legislative projects.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Immediately after the Assembly had so narrowly confirmed Mr. Medland's position, it adjourned for a fortnight in order to allow time for the reorganisation of the Government, and the preparation of its legislative projects.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Everybody came, for Sir John's position invited hospitality to all parties alike, and the host, as became a well-to-do bachelor, provided a sumptuous entertainment.
AssemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading Immediately after the Assembly had so narrowly confirmed Mr. Medland's position, it adjourned for a fortnight in order to allow time for the reorganisation of the Government, and the preparation of its legislative projects.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A TALK AT A DANCE.
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading Everybody came, for Sir John's position invited hospitality to all parties alike, and the host, as became a well-to-do bachelor, provided a sumptuous entertainment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His absence somewhat diminished the _éclat_ of Sir John Oakapple's dance, but nevertheless it was agreed to be a very brilliant affair.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Everybody came, for Sir John's position invited hospitality to all parties alike, and the host, as became a well-to-do bachelor, provided a sumptuous entertainment.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading His absence somewhat diminished the _éclat_ of Sir John Oakapple's dance, but nevertheless it was agreed to be a very brilliant affair.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His absence somewhat diminished the _éclat_ of Sir John Oakapple's dance, but nevertheless it was agreed to be a very brilliant affair.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Governor seized the opportunity and started on a shooting expedition, accompanied by his wife.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Everybody came, for Sir John's position invited hospitality to all parties alike, and the host, as became a well-to-do bachelor, provided a sumptuous entertainment.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading Immediately after the Assembly had so narrowly confirmed Mr. Medland's position, it adjourned for a fortnight in order to allow time for the reorganisation of the Government, and the preparation of its legislative projects.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading A TALK AT A DANCE.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading His absence somewhat diminished the _éclat_ of Sir John Oakapple's dance, but nevertheless it was agreed to be a very brilliant affair.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Everybody came, for Sir John's position invited hospitality to all parties alike, and the host, as became a well-to-do bachelor, provided a sumptuous entertainment.
every person
From this reading Everybody came, for Sir John's position invited hospitality to all parties alike, and the host, as became a well-to-do bachelor, provided a sumptuous entertainment.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The Governor seized the opportunity and started on a shooting expedition, accompanied by his wife.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Immediately after the Assembly had so narrowly confirmed Mr. Medland's position, it adjourned for a fortnight in order to allow time for the reorganisation of the Government, and the preparation of its legislative projects.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Immediately after the Assembly had so narrowly confirmed Mr. Medland's position, it adjourned for a fortnight in order to allow time for the reorganisation of the Government, and the preparation of its legislative projects.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Immediately after the Assembly had so narrowly confirmed Mr. Medland's position, it adjourned for a fortnight in order to allow time for the reorganisation of the Government, and the preparation of its legislative projects.
the head of a state government
From this reading The Governor seized the opportunity and started on a shooting expedition, accompanied by his wife.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Immediately after the Assembly had so narrowly confirmed Mr. Medland's position, it adjourned for a fortnight in order to allow time for the reorganisation of the Government, and the preparation of its legislative projects.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Governor seized the opportunity and started on a shooting expedition, accompanied by his wife.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Everybody came, for Sir John's position invited hospitality to all parties alike, and the host, as became a well-to-do bachelor, provided a sumptuous entertainment.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Everybody came, for Sir John's position invited hospitality to all parties alike, and the host, as became a well-to-do bachelor, provided a sumptuous entertainment.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately after the Assembly had so narrowly confirmed Mr. Medland's position, it adjourned for a fortnight in order to allow time for the reorganisation of the Government, and the preparation of its legislative projects.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Immediately after the Assembly had so narrowly confirmed Mr. Medland's position, it adjourned for a fortnight in order to allow time for the reorganisation of the Government, and the preparation of its legislative projects.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Everybody came, for Sir John's position invited hospitality to all parties alike, and the host, as became a well-to-do bachelor, provided a sumptuous entertainment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Immediately after the Assembly had so narrowly confirmed Mr. Medland's position, it adjourned for a fortnight in order to allow time for the reorganisation of the Government, and the preparation of its legislative projects.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Immediately after the Assembly had so narrowly confirmed Mr. Medland's position, it adjourned for a fortnight in order to allow time for the reorganisation of the Government, and the preparation of its legislative projects.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading His absence somewhat diminished the _éclat_ of Sir John Oakapple's dance, but nevertheless it was agreed to be a very brilliant affair.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Everybody came, for Sir John's position invited hospitality to all parties alike, and the host, as became a well-to-do bachelor, provided a sumptuous entertainment.
legislativeadjectiveUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtɪv/
relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature
From this reading Immediately after the Assembly had so narrowly confirmed Mr. Medland's position, it adjourned for a fortnight in order to allow time for the reorganisation of the Government, and the preparation of its legislative projects.
Medland's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Immediately after the Assembly had so narrowly confirmed Mr. Medland's position, it adjourned for a fortnight in order to allow time for the reorganisation of the Government, and the preparation of its legislative projects.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Immediately after the Assembly had so narrowly confirmed Mr. Medland's position, it adjourned for a fortnight in order to allow time for the reorganisation of the Government, and the preparation of its legislative projects.
narrowlyadverbUS /ˈneroʊli/
in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions
From this reading Immediately after the Assembly had so narrowly confirmed Mr. Medland's position, it adjourned for a fortnight in order to allow time for the reorganisation of the Government, and the preparation of its legislative projects.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading His absence somewhat diminished the _éclat_ of Sir John Oakapple's dance, but nevertheless it was agreed to be a very brilliant affair.
Oakapple's
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From this reading His absence somewhat diminished the _éclat_ of Sir John Oakapple's dance, but nevertheless it was agreed to be a very brilliant affair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Immediately after the Assembly had so narrowly confirmed Mr. Medland's position, it adjourned for a fortnight in order to allow time for the reorganisation of the Government, and the preparation of its legislative projects.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Governor seized the opportunity and started on a shooting expedition, accompanied by his wife.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The Governor seized the opportunity and started on a shooting expedition, accompanied by his wife.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Immediately after the Assembly had so narrowly confirmed Mr. Medland's position, it adjourned for a fortnight in order to allow time for the reorganisation of the Government, and the preparation of its legislative projects.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Everybody came, for Sir John's position invited hospitality to all parties alike, and the host, as became a well-to-do bachelor, provided a sumptuous entertainment.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Immediately after the Assembly had so narrowly confirmed Mr. Medland's position, it adjourned for a fortnight in order to allow time for the reorganisation of the Government, and the preparation of its legislative projects.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Immediately after the Assembly had so narrowly confirmed Mr. Medland's position, it adjourned for a fortnight in order to allow time for the reorganisation of the Government, and the preparation of its legislative projects.
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Immediately after the Assembly had so narrowly confirmed Mr. Medland's position, it adjourned for a fortnight in order to allow time for the reorganisation of the Government, and the preparation of its legislative projects.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Everybody came, for Sir John's position invited hospitality to all parties alike, and the host, as became a well-to-do bachelor, provided a sumptuous entertainment.
reorganisationnoun
the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes)
From this reading Immediately after the Assembly had so narrowly confirmed Mr. Medland's position, it adjourned for a fortnight in order to allow time for the reorganisation of the Government, and the preparation of its legislative projects.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading The Governor seized the opportunity and started on a shooting expedition, accompanied by his wife.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The Governor seized the opportunity and started on a shooting expedition, accompanied by his wife.
term of address for a man
From this reading His absence somewhat diminished the _éclat_ of Sir John Oakapple's dance, but nevertheless it was agreed to be a very brilliant affair.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Immediately after the Assembly had so narrowly confirmed Mr. Medland's position, it adjourned for a fortnight in order to allow time for the reorganisation of the Government, and the preparation of its legislative projects.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading His absence somewhat diminished the _éclat_ of Sir John Oakapple's dance, but nevertheless it was agreed to be a very brilliant affair.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Governor seized the opportunity and started on a shooting expedition, accompanied by his wife.
sumptuousadjectiveUS /ˈsʌmptʃwəs/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading Everybody came, for Sir John's position invited hospitality to all parties alike, and the host, as became a well-to-do bachelor, provided a sumptuous entertainment.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading A TALK AT A DANCE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Immediately after the Assembly had so narrowly confirmed Mr. Medland's position, it adjourned for a fortnight in order to allow time for the reorganisation of the Government, and the preparation of its legislative projects.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Immediately after the Assembly had so narrowly confirmed Mr. Medland's position, it adjourned for a fortnight in order to allow time for the reorganisation of the Government, and the preparation of its legislative projects.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Immediately after the Assembly had so narrowly confirmed Mr. Medland's position, it adjourned for a fortnight in order to allow time for the reorganisation of the Government, and the preparation of its legislative projects.
precisely as stated
From this reading His absence somewhat diminished the _éclat_ of Sir John Oakapple's dance, but nevertheless it was agreed to be a very brilliant affair.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His absence somewhat diminished the _éclat_ of Sir John Oakapple's dance, but nevertheless it was agreed to be a very brilliant affair.
well-to-doadjective
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading Everybody came, for Sir John's position invited hospitality to all parties alike, and the host, as became a well-to-do bachelor, provided a sumptuous entertainment.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The Governor seized the opportunity and started on a shooting expedition, accompanied by his wife.
éclat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His absence somewhat diminished the _éclat_ of Sir John Oakapple's dance, but nevertheless it was agreed to be a very brilliant affair.
