used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A separate room and also a smaller one adjoining, in which coffee was to be served, had been assigned for the dinner.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading A separate room and also a smaller one adjoining, in which coffee was to be served, had been assigned for the dinner.
in addition
From this reading A separate room and also a smaller one adjoining, in which coffee was to be served, had been assigned for the dinner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A separate room and also a smaller one adjoining, in which coffee was to be served, had been assigned for the dinner.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Pani Elzen appeared in a pale rose-colored, low-necked dress with a great fold in the back extending from the top of the bodice to the bottom of the skirt.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading The guests invited by Pani Elzen assembled at the Hôtel de Paris at seven o'clock.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading A separate room and also a smaller one adjoining, in which coffee was to be served, had been assigned for the dinner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The guests invited by Pani Elzen assembled at the Hôtel de Paris at seven o'clock.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Pani Elzen appeared in a pale rose-colored, low-necked dress with a great fold in the back extending from the top of the bodice to the bottom of the skirt.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A separate room and also a smaller one adjoining, in which coffee was to be served, had been assigned for the dinner.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A separate room and also a smaller one adjoining, in which coffee was to be served, had been assigned for the dinner.
bodicenounUS /ˈbɑːdɪs/
part of a dress above the waist
From this reading Pani Elzen appeared in a pale rose-colored, low-necked dress with a great fold in the back extending from the top of the bodice to the bottom of the skirt.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Pani Elzen appeared in a pale rose-colored, low-necked dress with a great fold in the back extending from the top of the bodice to the bottom of the skirt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The lady had issued invitations to a dinner "without ceremony;" but the gentlemen, knowing what to understand by this, came in dress-coats and white neckties.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The guests invited by Pani Elzen assembled at the Hôtel de Paris at seven o'clock.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The lady had issued invitations to a dinner "without ceremony;" but the gentlemen, knowing what to understand by this, came in dress-coats and white neckties.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading The lady had issued invitations to a dinner "without ceremony;" but the gentlemen, knowing what to understand by this, came in dress-coats and white neckties.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading A separate room and also a smaller one adjoining, in which coffee was to be served, had been assigned for the dinner.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The guests invited by Pani Elzen assembled at the Hôtel de Paris at seven o'clock.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A separate room and also a smaller one adjoining, in which coffee was to be served, had been assigned for the dinner.
put on clothes
From this reading Pani Elzen appeared in a pale rose-colored, low-necked dress with a great fold in the back extending from the top of the bodice to the bottom of the skirt.
dress-coats
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From this reading The lady had issued invitations to a dinner "without ceremony;" but the gentlemen, knowing what to understand by this, came in dress-coats and white neckties.
Elzen
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From this reading The guests invited by Pani Elzen assembled at the Hôtel de Paris at seven o'clock.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading Pani Elzen appeared in a pale rose-colored, low-necked dress with a great fold in the back extending from the top of the bodice to the bottom of the skirt.
foldnounUS /foʊld/
an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading Pani Elzen appeared in a pale rose-colored, low-necked dress with a great fold in the back extending from the top of the bodice to the bottom of the skirt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A separate room and also a smaller one adjoining, in which coffee was to be served, had been assigned for the dinner.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading She looked fresh and young.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Pani Elzen appeared in a pale rose-colored, low-necked dress with a great fold in the back extending from the top of the bodice to the bottom of the skirt.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The lady had issued invitations to a dinner "without ceremony;" but the gentlemen, knowing what to understand by this, came in dress-coats and white neckties.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Pani Elzen appeared in a pale rose-colored, low-necked dress with a great fold in the back extending from the top of the bodice to the bottom of the skirt.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The guests invited by Pani Elzen assembled at the Hôtel de Paris at seven o'clock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A separate room and also a smaller one adjoining, in which coffee was to be served, had been assigned for the dinner.
Hôtel
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From this reading The guests invited by Pani Elzen assembled at the Hôtel de Paris at seven o'clock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A separate room and also a smaller one adjoining, in which coffee was to be served, had been assigned for the dinner.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The lady had issued invitations to a dinner "without ceremony;" but the gentlemen, knowing what to understand by this, came in dress-coats and white neckties.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading The guests invited by Pani Elzen assembled at the Hôtel de Paris at seven o'clock.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading The lady had issued invitations to a dinner "without ceremony;" but the gentlemen, knowing what to understand by this, came in dress-coats and white neckties.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading The lady had issued invitations to a dinner "without ceremony;" but the gentlemen, knowing what to understand by this, came in dress-coats and white neckties.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The lady had issued invitations to a dinner "without ceremony;" but the gentlemen, knowing what to understand by this, came in dress-coats and white neckties.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked fresh and young.
low-neckedadjective
(of a garment) having a low-cut neckline
From this reading Pani Elzen appeared in a pale rose-colored, low-necked dress with a great fold in the back extending from the top of the bodice to the bottom of the skirt.
necktiesnounUS /ˈnektaɪz/
plural of “necktie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading The lady had issued invitations to a dinner "without ceremony;" but the gentlemen, knowing what to understand by this, came in dress-coats and white neckties.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The guests invited by Pani Elzen assembled at the Hôtel de Paris at seven o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pani Elzen appeared in a pale rose-colored, low-necked dress with a great fold in the back extending from the top of the bodice to the bottom of the skirt.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A separate room and also a smaller one adjoining, in which coffee was to be served, had been assigned for the dinner.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Pani Elzen appeared in a pale rose-colored, low-necked dress with a great fold in the back extending from the top of the bodice to the bottom of the skirt.
Pani
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From this reading The guests invited by Pani Elzen assembled at the Hôtel de Paris at seven o'clock.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The guests invited by Pani Elzen assembled at the Hôtel de Paris at seven o'clock.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A separate room and also a smaller one adjoining, in which coffee was to be served, had been assigned for the dinner.
rose-coloredadjective
reflecting optimism
From this reading Pani Elzen appeared in a pale rose-colored, low-necked dress with a great fold in the back extending from the top of the bodice to the bottom of the skirt.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading A separate room and also a smaller one adjoining, in which coffee was to be served, had been assigned for the dinner.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading A separate room and also a smaller one adjoining, in which coffee was to be served, had been assigned for the dinner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The guests invited by Pani Elzen assembled at the Hôtel de Paris at seven o'clock.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked fresh and young.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Pani Elzen appeared in a pale rose-colored, low-necked dress with a great fold in the back extending from the top of the bodice to the bottom of the skirt.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading A separate room and also a smaller one adjoining, in which coffee was to be served, had been assigned for the dinner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The guests invited by Pani Elzen assembled at the Hôtel de Paris at seven o'clock.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The lady had issued invitations to a dinner "without ceremony;" but the gentlemen, knowing what to understand by this, came in dress-coats and white neckties.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A separate room and also a smaller one adjoining, in which coffee was to be served, had been assigned for the dinner.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Pani Elzen appeared in a pale rose-colored, low-necked dress with a great fold in the back extending from the top of the bodice to the bottom of the skirt.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading The lady had issued invitations to a dinner "without ceremony;" but the gentlemen, knowing what to understand by this, came in dress-coats and white neckties.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A separate room and also a smaller one adjoining, in which coffee was to be served, had been assigned for the dinner.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The lady had issued invitations to a dinner "without ceremony;" but the gentlemen, knowing what to understand by this, came in dress-coats and white neckties.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A separate room and also a smaller one adjoining, in which coffee was to be served, had been assigned for the dinner.
a Caucasian
From this reading The lady had issued invitations to a dinner "without ceremony;" but the gentlemen, knowing what to understand by this, came in dress-coats and white neckties.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pani Elzen appeared in a pale rose-colored, low-necked dress with a great fold in the back extending from the top of the bodice to the bottom of the skirt.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The lady had issued invitations to a dinner "without ceremony;" but the gentlemen, knowing what to understand by this, came in dress-coats and white neckties.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She looked fresh and young.
