Chapter XXIX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The next event of importance was a grand dinner party given by Mrs. Lepell, to which she invited Verona alone.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading These included Colonel and Mrs. Palgrave, Miss Richards, Mr. Young, the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Salwey, a Sir Rupert and Lady Maxwell, who were staying at the Dak bungalow, and various other notabilities; altogether it was to be an unusually smart affair.

(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 Mrs. Chandos was loudly indignant because Dominga had been overlooked, for she had learnt all particulars of the festivity from her ayah, who heard it from the Lepell's khansamah.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The next event of importance was a grand dinner party given by Mrs. Lepell, to which she invited Verona alone.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading These included Colonel and Mrs. Palgrave, Miss Richards, Mr. Young, the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Salwey, a Sir Rupert and Lady Maxwell, who were staying at the Dak bungalow, and various other notabilities; altogether it was to be an unusually smart affair.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading These included Colonel and Mrs. Palgrave, Miss Richards, Mr. Young, the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Salwey, a Sir Rupert and Lady Maxwell, who were staying at the Dak bungalow, and various other notabilities; altogether it was to be an unusually smart affair.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading These included Colonel and Mrs. Palgrave, Miss Richards, Mr. Young, the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Salwey, a Sir Rupert and Lady Maxwell, who were staying at the Dak bungalow, and various other notabilities; altogether it was to be an unusually smart affair.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Poor Verona, who was not particularly anxious to be present, was compelled to listen patiently whilst her mother harped from morning till night on Mrs. Lepell's many delinquencies and Dominga's grievances.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading These included Colonel and Mrs. Palgrave, Miss Richards, Mr. Young, the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Salwey, a Sir Rupert and Lady Maxwell, who were staying at the Dak bungalow, and various other notabilities; altogether it was to be an unusually smart affair.

(in India) a native nursemaid who looks after children

From this reading Mrs. Chandos was loudly indignant because Dominga had been overlooked, for she had learnt all particulars of the festivity from her ayah, who heard it from the Lepell's khansamah.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading There were to be no less than twenty-four guests.

for the reason that

From this reading Mrs. Chandos was loudly indignant because Dominga had been overlooked, for she had learnt all particulars of the festivity from her ayah, who heard it from the Lepell's khansamah.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mrs. Chandos was loudly indignant because Dominga had been overlooked, for she had learnt all particulars of the festivity from her ayah, who heard it from the Lepell's khansamah.

a small house with a single story

From this reading These included Colonel and Mrs. Palgrave, Miss Richards, Mr. Young, the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Salwey, a Sir Rupert and Lady Maxwell, who were staying at the Dak bungalow, and various other notabilities; altogether it was to be an unusually smart affair.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The next event of importance was a grand dinner party given by Mrs. Lepell, to which she invited Verona alone.

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From this reading Mrs. Chandos was loudly indignant because Dominga had been overlooked, for she had learnt all particulars of the festivity from her ayah, who heard it from the Lepell's khansamah.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading These included Colonel and Mrs. Palgrave, Miss Richards, Mr. Young, the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Salwey, a Sir Rupert and Lady Maxwell, who were staying at the Dak bungalow, and various other notabilities; altogether it was to be an unusually smart affair.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Poor Verona, who was not particularly anxious to be present, was compelled to listen patiently whilst her mother harped from morning till night on Mrs. Lepell's many delinquencies and Dominga's grievances.

East Indian tree bearing a profusion of intense vermilion velvet-textured blooms and yielding a yellow dye

From this reading These included Colonel and Mrs. Palgrave, Miss Richards, Mr. Young, the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Salwey, a Sir Rupert and Lady Maxwell, who were staying at the Dak bungalow, and various other notabilities; altogether it was to be an unusually smart affair.

plural of “delinquency” — nonpayment of a debt when due

From this reading Poor Verona, who was not particularly anxious to be present, was compelled to listen patiently whilst her mother harped from morning till night on Mrs. Lepell's many delinquencies and Dominga's grievances.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading These included Colonel and Mrs. Palgrave, Miss Richards, Mr. Young, the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Salwey, a Sir Rupert and Lady Maxwell, who were staying at the Dak bungalow, and various other notabilities; altogether it was to be an unusually smart affair.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The next event of importance was a grand dinner party given by Mrs. Lepell, to which she invited Verona alone.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mrs. Chandos was loudly indignant because Dominga had been overlooked, for she had learnt all particulars of the festivity from her ayah, who heard it from the Lepell's khansamah.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Poor Verona, who was not particularly anxious to be present, was compelled to listen patiently whilst her mother harped from morning till night on Mrs. Lepell's many delinquencies and Dominga's grievances.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The next event of importance was a grand dinner party given by Mrs. Lepell, to which she invited Verona alone.

any joyous diversion

From this reading Mrs. Chandos was loudly indignant because Dominga had been overlooked, for she had learnt all particulars of the festivity from her ayah, who heard it from the Lepell's khansamah.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs. Chandos was loudly indignant because Dominga had been overlooked, for she had learnt all particulars of the festivity from her ayah, who heard it from the Lepell's khansamah.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mrs. Chandos was loudly indignant because Dominga had been overlooked, for she had learnt all particulars of the festivity from her ayah, who heard it from the Lepell's khansamah.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The next event of importance was a grand dinner party given by Mrs. Lepell, to which she invited Verona alone.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading The next event of importance was a grand dinner party given by Mrs. Lepell, to which she invited Verona alone.

plural of “grievance” — a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

From this reading Poor Verona, who was not particularly anxious to be present, was compelled to listen patiently whilst her mother harped from morning till night on Mrs. Lepell's many delinquencies and Dominga's grievances.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading There were to be no less than twenty-four guests.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Mrs. Chandos was loudly indignant because Dominga had been overlooked, for she had learnt all particulars of the festivity from her ayah, who heard it from the Lepell's khansamah.

past form of “harp” — come back to

From this reading Poor Verona, who was not particularly anxious to be present, was compelled to listen patiently whilst her mother harped from morning till night on Mrs. Lepell's many delinquencies and Dominga's grievances.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Mrs. Chandos was loudly indignant because Dominga had been overlooked, for she had learnt all particulars of the festivity from her ayah, who heard it from the Lepell's khansamah.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Chandos was loudly indignant because Dominga had been overlooked, for she had learnt all particulars of the festivity from her ayah, who heard it from the Lepell's khansamah.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading The next event of importance was a grand dinner party given by Mrs. Lepell, to which she invited Verona alone.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading These included Colonel and Mrs. Palgrave, Miss Richards, Mr. Young, the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Salwey, a Sir Rupert and Lady Maxwell, who were staying at the Dak bungalow, and various other notabilities; altogether it was to be an unusually smart affair.

angered at something unjust or wrong

From this reading Mrs. Chandos was loudly indignant because Dominga had been overlooked, for she had learnt all particulars of the festivity from her ayah, who heard it from the Lepell's khansamah.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading The next event of importance was a grand dinner party given by Mrs. Lepell, to which she invited Verona alone.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Chandos was loudly indignant because Dominga had been overlooked, for she had learnt all particulars of the festivity from her ayah, who heard it from the Lepell's khansamah.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mrs. Chandos was loudly indignant because Dominga had been overlooked, for she had learnt all particulars of the festivity from her ayah, who heard it from the Lepell's khansamah.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading These included Colonel and Mrs. Palgrave, Miss Richards, Mr. Young, the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Salwey, a Sir Rupert and Lady Maxwell, who were staying at the Dak bungalow, and various other notabilities; altogether it was to be an unusually smart affair.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Mrs. Chandos was loudly indignant because Dominga had been overlooked, for she had learnt all particulars of the festivity from her ayah, who heard it from the Lepell's khansamah.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The next event of importance was a grand dinner party given by Mrs. Lepell, to which she invited Verona alone.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mrs. Chandos was loudly indignant because Dominga had been overlooked, for she had learnt all particulars of the festivity from her ayah, who heard it from the Lepell's khansamah.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading There were to be no less than twenty-four guests.

hear with intention

From this reading Poor Verona, who was not particularly anxious to be present, was compelled to listen patiently whilst her mother harped from morning till night on Mrs. Lepell's many delinquencies and Dominga's grievances.

with relatively high volume

From this reading Mrs. Chandos was loudly indignant because Dominga had been overlooked, for she had learnt all particulars of the festivity from her ayah, who heard it from the Lepell's khansamah.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Poor Verona, who was not particularly anxious to be present, was compelled to listen patiently whilst her mother harped from morning till night on Mrs. Lepell's many delinquencies and Dominga's grievances.

a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss

From this reading These included Colonel and Mrs. Palgrave, Miss Richards, Mr. Young, the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Salwey, a Sir Rupert and Lady Maxwell, who were staying at the Dak bungalow, and various other notabilities; altogether it was to be an unusually smart affair.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading These included Colonel and Mrs. Palgrave, Miss Richards, Mr. Young, the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Salwey, a Sir Rupert and Lady Maxwell, who were staying at the Dak bungalow, and various other notabilities; altogether it was to be an unusually smart affair.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Poor Verona, who was not particularly anxious to be present, was compelled to listen patiently whilst her mother harped from morning till night on Mrs. Lepell's many delinquencies and Dominga's grievances.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Poor Verona, who was not particularly anxious to be present, was compelled to listen patiently whilst her mother harped from morning till night on Mrs. Lepell's many delinquencies and Dominga's grievances.

a form of address for a man

From this reading These included Colonel and Mrs. Palgrave, Miss Richards, Mr. Young, the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Salwey, a Sir Rupert and Lady Maxwell, who were staying at the Dak bungalow, and various other notabilities; altogether it was to be an unusually smart affair.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The next event of importance was a grand dinner party given by Mrs. Lepell, to which she invited Verona alone.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next event of importance was a grand dinner party given by Mrs. Lepell, to which she invited Verona alone.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Poor Verona, who was not particularly anxious to be present, was compelled to listen patiently whilst her mother harped from morning till night on Mrs. Lepell's many delinquencies and Dominga's grievances.

not any; not one

From this reading There were to be no less than twenty-four guests.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Poor Verona, who was not particularly anxious to be present, was compelled to listen patiently whilst her mother harped from morning till night on Mrs. Lepell's many delinquencies and Dominga's grievances.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading These included Colonel and Mrs. Palgrave, Miss Richards, Mr. Young, the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Salwey, a Sir Rupert and Lady Maxwell, who were staying at the Dak bungalow, and various other notabilities; altogether it was to be an unusually smart affair.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next event of importance was a grand dinner party given by Mrs. Lepell, to which she invited Verona alone.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Poor Verona, who was not particularly anxious to be present, was compelled to listen patiently whilst her mother harped from morning till night on Mrs. Lepell's many delinquencies and Dominga's grievances.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading These included Colonel and Mrs. Palgrave, Miss Richards, Mr. Young, the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Salwey, a Sir Rupert and Lady Maxwell, who were staying at the Dak bungalow, and various other notabilities; altogether it was to be an unusually smart affair.

not taken into account

From this reading Mrs. Chandos was loudly indignant because Dominga had been overlooked, for she had learnt all particulars of the festivity from her ayah, who heard it from the Lepell's khansamah.

English poet (1824-1897)

From this reading These included Colonel and Mrs. Palgrave, Miss Richards, Mr. Young, the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Salwey, a Sir Rupert and Lady Maxwell, who were staying at the Dak bungalow, and various other notabilities; altogether it was to be an unusually smart affair.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Poor Verona, who was not particularly anxious to be present, was compelled to listen patiently whilst her mother harped from morning till night on Mrs. Lepell's many delinquencies and Dominga's grievances.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading Mrs. Chandos was loudly indignant because Dominga had been overlooked, for she had learnt all particulars of the festivity from her ayah, who heard it from the Lepell's khansamah.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The next event of importance was a grand dinner party given by Mrs. Lepell, to which she invited Verona alone.

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading Poor Verona, who was not particularly anxious to be present, was compelled to listen patiently whilst her mother harped from morning till night on Mrs. Lepell's many delinquencies and Dominga's grievances.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading These included Colonel and Mrs. Palgrave, Miss Richards, Mr. Young, the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Salwey, a Sir Rupert and Lady Maxwell, who were staying at the Dak bungalow, and various other notabilities; altogether it was to be an unusually smart affair.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Poor Verona, who was not particularly anxious to be present, was compelled to listen patiently whilst her mother harped from morning till night on Mrs. Lepell's many delinquencies and Dominga's grievances.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Poor Verona, who was not particularly anxious to be present, was compelled to listen patiently whilst her mother harped from morning till night on Mrs. Lepell's many delinquencies and Dominga's grievances.

English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)

From this reading These included Colonel and Mrs. Palgrave, Miss Richards, Mr. Young, the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Salwey, a Sir Rupert and Lady Maxwell, who were staying at the Dak bungalow, and various other notabilities; altogether it was to be an unusually smart affair.

English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)

From this reading These included Colonel and Mrs. Palgrave, Miss Richards, Mr. Young, the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Salwey, a Sir Rupert and Lady Maxwell, who were staying at the Dak bungalow, and various other notabilities; altogether it was to be an unusually smart affair.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading These included Colonel and Mrs. Palgrave, Miss Richards, Mr. Young, the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Salwey, a Sir Rupert and Lady Maxwell, who were staying at the Dak bungalow, and various other notabilities; altogether it was to be an unusually smart affair.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The next event of importance was a grand dinner party given by Mrs. Lepell, to which she invited Verona alone.

term of address for a man

From this reading These included Colonel and Mrs. Palgrave, Miss Richards, Mr. Young, the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Salwey, a Sir Rupert and Lady Maxwell, who were staying at the Dak bungalow, and various other notabilities; altogether it was to be an unusually smart affair.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading These included Colonel and Mrs. Palgrave, Miss Richards, Mr. Young, the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Salwey, a Sir Rupert and Lady Maxwell, who were staying at the Dak bungalow, and various other notabilities; altogether it was to be an unusually smart affair.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading These included Colonel and Mrs. Palgrave, Miss Richards, Mr. Young, the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Salwey, a Sir Rupert and Lady Maxwell, who were staying at the Dak bungalow, and various other notabilities; altogether it was to be an unusually smart affair.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There were to be no less than twenty-four guests.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The next event of importance was a grand dinner party given by Mrs. Lepell, to which she invited Verona alone.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were to be no less than twenty-four guests.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These included Colonel and Mrs. Palgrave, Miss Richards, Mr. Young, the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Salwey, a Sir Rupert and Lady Maxwell, who were staying at the Dak bungalow, and various other notabilities; altogether it was to be an unusually smart affair.

up to a particular time

From this reading Poor Verona, who was not particularly anxious to be present, was compelled to listen patiently whilst her mother harped from morning till night on Mrs. Lepell's many delinquencies and Dominga's grievances.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The next event of importance was a grand dinner party given by Mrs. Lepell, to which she invited Verona alone.

being four more than twenty

From this reading There were to be no less than twenty-four guests.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading These included Colonel and Mrs. Palgrave, Miss Richards, Mr. Young, the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Salwey, a Sir Rupert and Lady Maxwell, who were staying at the Dak bungalow, and various other notabilities; altogether it was to be an unusually smart affair.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading These included Colonel and Mrs. Palgrave, Miss Richards, Mr. Young, the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Salwey, a Sir Rupert and Lady Maxwell, who were staying at the Dak bungalow, and various other notabilities; altogether it was to be an unusually smart affair.

a city in Veneto on the River Adige

From this reading The next event of importance was a grand dinner party given by Mrs. Lepell, to which she invited Verona alone.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The next event of importance was a grand dinner party given by Mrs. Lepell, to which she invited Verona alone.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There were to be no less than twenty-four guests.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The next event of importance was a grand dinner party given by Mrs. Lepell, to which she invited Verona alone.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Poor Verona, who was not particularly anxious to be present, was compelled to listen patiently whilst her mother harped from morning till night on Mrs. Lepell's many delinquencies and Dominga's grievances.

which person or people

From this reading Mrs. Chandos was loudly indignant because Dominga had been overlooked, for she had learnt all particulars of the festivity from her ayah, who heard it from the Lepell's khansamah.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading These included Colonel and Mrs. Palgrave, Miss Richards, Mr. Young, the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Salwey, a Sir Rupert and Lady Maxwell, who were staying at the Dak bungalow, and various other notabilities; altogether it was to be an unusually smart affair.