used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was appointed to play a part, and no insignificant one, in the family drama.
accommodatedverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪd/
past form of “accommodate” — be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The guests had arrived, and were comfortably accommodated in the superintendent's not very roomy house.
(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 In the evening all had met at the table.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading My wish and my hope to be allowed to keep out of sight during the family conference, were to be frustrated in the most singular manner.
in addition
From this reading Doctor Snellius also being present.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My wish and my hope to be allowed to keep out of sight during the family conference, were to be frustrated in the most singular manner.
subject to appointment
From this reading I was appointed to play a part, and no insignificant one, in the family drama.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The guests had arrived, and were comfortably accommodated in the superintendent's not very roomy house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the evening all had met at the table.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My wish and my hope to be allowed to keep out of sight during the family conference, were to be frustrated in the most singular manner.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Doctor Snellius also being present.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading The guests had arrived, and were comfortably accommodated in the superintendent's not very roomy house.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading My wish and my hope to be allowed to keep out of sight during the family conference, were to be frustrated in the most singular manner.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Doctor Snellius also being present.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading I was appointed to play a part, and no insignificant one, in the family drama.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading My wish and my hope to be allowed to keep out of sight during the family conference, were to be frustrated in the most singular manner.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the evening all had met at the table.
a social unit living together
From this reading My wish and my hope to be allowed to keep out of sight during the family conference, were to be frustrated in the most singular manner.
frustratedadjectiveUS /ˈfrʌstreɪtəd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading My wish and my hope to be allowed to keep out of sight during the family conference, were to be frustrated in the most singular manner.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The guests had arrived, and were comfortably accommodated in the superintendent's not very roomy house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The guests had arrived, and were comfortably accommodated in the superintendent's not very roomy house.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading My wish and my hope to be allowed to keep out of sight during the family conference, were to be frustrated in the most singular manner.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The guests had arrived, and were comfortably accommodated in the superintendent's not very roomy house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was appointed to play a part, and no insignificant one, in the family drama.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My wish and my hope to be allowed to keep out of sight during the family conference, were to be frustrated in the most singular manner.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading I was appointed to play a part, and no insignificant one, in the family drama.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading My wish and my hope to be allowed to keep out of sight during the family conference, were to be frustrated in the most singular manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading My wish and my hope to be allowed to keep out of sight during the family conference, were to be frustrated in the most singular manner.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading In the evening all had met at the table.
used to form the superlative
From this reading My wish and my hope to be allowed to keep out of sight during the family conference, were to be frustrated in the most singular manner.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My wish and my hope to be allowed to keep out of sight during the family conference, were to be frustrated in the most singular manner.
not any; not one
From this reading I was appointed to play a part, and no insignificant one, in the family drama.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The guests had arrived, and were comfortably accommodated in the superintendent's not very roomy house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My wish and my hope to be allowed to keep out of sight during the family conference, were to be frustrated in the most singular manner.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I was appointed to play a part, and no insignificant one, in the family drama.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading My wish and my hope to be allowed to keep out of sight during the family conference, were to be frustrated in the most singular manner.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I was appointed to play a part, and no insignificant one, in the family drama.
participate in games or sport
From this reading I was appointed to play a part, and no insignificant one, in the family drama.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Doctor Snellius also being present.
roomynounUS /ˈruːmi/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading The guests had arrived, and were comfortably accommodated in the superintendent's not very roomy house.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading My wish and my hope to be allowed to keep out of sight during the family conference, were to be frustrated in the most singular manner.
unusual or striking
From this reading My wish and my hope to be allowed to keep out of sight during the family conference, were to be frustrated in the most singular manner.
Snellius
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From this reading Doctor Snellius also being present.
superintendent'snounUS /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtendənts/
possessive form of “superintendent” — a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading The guests had arrived, and were comfortably accommodated in the superintendent's not very roomy house.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading In the evening all had met at the table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My wish and my hope to be allowed to keep out of sight during the family conference, were to be frustrated in the most singular manner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My wish and my hope to be allowed to keep out of sight during the family conference, were to be frustrated in the most singular manner.
precisely as stated
From this reading The guests had arrived, and were comfortably accommodated in the superintendent's not very roomy house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was appointed to play a part, and no insignificant one, in the family drama.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My wish and my hope to be allowed to keep out of sight during the family conference, were to be frustrated in the most singular manner.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading My wish and my hope to be allowed to keep out of sight during the family conference, were to be frustrated in the most singular manner.
