afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And, after all, it is that little fevered world of its own which rules the greater world outside.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading And so the Powers of Europe struggle on, one against the other, for wealth and supremacy.
(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 And, after all, it is that little fevered world of its own which rules the greater world outside.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Only those in the immediate entourage of the Sovereign and the diplomat know the truth.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At eleven o'clock Hubert Waldron's taxi drove into the great courtyard of the Ministry of War, that huge, handsome building at the other end of the Via Venti Settembre to where the British Embassy was situated.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading At eleven o'clock Hubert Waldron's taxi drove into the great courtyard of the Ministry of War, that huge, handsome building at the other end of the Via Venti Settembre to where the British Embassy was situated.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading At eleven o'clock Hubert Waldron's taxi drove into the great courtyard of the Ministry of War, that huge, handsome building at the other end of the Via Venti Settembre to where the British Embassy was situated.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
cockedverbUS /kɑːkt/
past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side
From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading At eleven o'clock Hubert Waldron's taxi drove into the great courtyard of the Ministry of War, that huge, handsome building at the other end of the Via Venti Settembre to where the British Embassy was situated.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
diplomatnounUS /ˈdɪpləmæt/
an official engaged in international negotiations
From this reading Only those in the immediate entourage of the Sovereign and the diplomat know the truth.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading At eleven o'clock Hubert Waldron's taxi drove into the great courtyard of the Ministry of War, that huge, handsome building at the other end of the Via Venti Settembre to where the British Embassy was situated.
being one more than ten
From this reading At eleven o'clock Hubert Waldron's taxi drove into the great courtyard of the Ministry of War, that huge, handsome building at the other end of the Via Venti Settembre to where the British Embassy was situated.
EmbassynounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading At eleven o'clock Hubert Waldron's taxi drove into the great courtyard of the Ministry of War, that huge, handsome building at the other end of the Via Venti Settembre to where the British Embassy was situated.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At eleven o'clock Hubert Waldron's taxi drove into the great courtyard of the Ministry of War, that huge, handsome building at the other end of the Via Venti Settembre to where the British Embassy was situated.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
entouragenounUS /ˌɑːntʊˈrɑːʒ/
the group following and attending to some important person
From this reading Only those in the immediate entourage of the Sovereign and the diplomat know the truth.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading And so the Powers of Europe struggle on, one against the other, for wealth and supremacy.
feveredadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərd/
highly or nervously excited
From this reading And, after all, it is that little fevered world of its own which rules the greater world outside.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
flunkeys
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From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And so the Powers of Europe struggle on, one against the other, for wealth and supremacy.
gorgeouslyadverb
in an impressively beautiful manner
From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At eleven o'clock Hubert Waldron's taxi drove into the great courtyard of the Ministry of War, that huge, handsome building at the other end of the Via Venti Settembre to where the British Embassy was situated.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading And, after all, it is that little fevered world of its own which rules the greater world outside.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading At eleven o'clock Hubert Waldron's taxi drove into the great courtyard of the Ministry of War, that huge, handsome building at the other end of the Via Venti Settembre to where the British Embassy was situated.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
Hubert
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From this reading At eleven o'clock Hubert Waldron's taxi drove into the great courtyard of the Ministry of War, that huge, handsome building at the other end of the Via Venti Settembre to where the British Embassy was situated.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading At eleven o'clock Hubert Waldron's taxi drove into the great courtyard of the Ministry of War, that huge, handsome building at the other end of the Via Venti Settembre to where the British Embassy was situated.
of the present time and place
From this reading Only those in the immediate entourage of the Sovereign and the diplomat know the truth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Only those in the immediate entourage of the Sovereign and the diplomat know the truth.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At eleven o'clock Hubert Waldron's taxi drove into the great courtyard of the Ministry of War, that huge, handsome building at the other end of the Via Venti Settembre to where the British Embassy was situated.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And, after all, it is that little fevered world of its own which rules the greater world outside.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And, after all, it is that little fevered world of its own which rules the greater world outside.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And, after all, it is that little fevered world of its own which rules the greater world outside.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Only those in the immediate entourage of the Sovereign and the diplomat know the truth.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And, after all, it is that little fevered world of its own which rules the greater world outside.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
MinistrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading At eleven o'clock Hubert Waldron's taxi drove into the great courtyard of the Ministry of War, that huge, handsome building at the other end of the Via Venti Settembre to where the British Embassy was situated.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At eleven o'clock Hubert Waldron's taxi drove into the great courtyard of the Ministry of War, that huge, handsome building at the other end of the Via Venti Settembre to where the British Embassy was situated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Only those in the immediate entourage of the Sovereign and the diplomat know the truth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And so the Powers of Europe struggle on, one against the other, for wealth and supremacy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And so the Powers of Europe struggle on, one against the other, for wealth and supremacy.
and nothing more
From this reading Only those in the immediate entourage of the Sovereign and the diplomat know the truth.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And so the Powers of Europe struggle on, one against the other, for wealth and supremacy.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading And, after all, it is that little fevered world of its own which rules the greater world outside.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And, after all, it is that little fevered world of its own which rules the greater world outside.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading And so the Powers of Europe struggle on, one against the other, for wealth and supremacy.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
red-carpeted
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From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading And, after all, it is that little fevered world of its own which rules the greater world outside.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
sentriesnounUS /ˈsentriz/
plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
Settembre
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From this reading At eleven o'clock Hubert Waldron's taxi drove into the great courtyard of the Ministry of War, that huge, handsome building at the other end of the Via Venti Settembre to where the British Embassy was situated.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading At eleven o'clock Hubert Waldron's taxi drove into the great courtyard of the Ministry of War, that huge, handsome building at the other end of the Via Venti Settembre to where the British Embassy was situated.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so the Powers of Europe struggle on, one against the other, for wealth and supremacy.
SovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading Only those in the immediate entourage of the Sovereign and the diplomat know the truth.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading And so the Powers of Europe struggle on, one against the other, for wealth and supremacy.
supremacynounUS /səˈpreməsi/
power to dominate or defeat
From this reading And so the Powers of Europe struggle on, one against the other, for wealth and supremacy.
taxiverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading At eleven o'clock Hubert Waldron's taxi drove into the great courtyard of the Ministry of War, that huge, handsome building at the other end of the Via Venti Settembre to where the British Embassy was situated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And, after all, it is that little fevered world of its own which rules the greater world outside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Only those in the immediate entourage of the Sovereign and the diplomat know the truth.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Only those in the immediate entourage of the Sovereign and the diplomat know the truth.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At eleven o'clock Hubert Waldron's taxi drove into the great courtyard of the Ministry of War, that huge, handsome building at the other end of the Via Venti Settembre to where the British Embassy was situated.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Only those in the immediate entourage of the Sovereign and the diplomat know the truth.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
Venti
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From this reading At eleven o'clock Hubert Waldron's taxi drove into the great courtyard of the Ministry of War, that huge, handsome building at the other end of the Via Venti Settembre to where the British Embassy was situated.
vestibulenounUS /ˈvestɪbjuːl/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
ViaprepositionUS /ˈvaɪə/
by way of; passing through
From this reading At eleven o'clock Hubert Waldron's taxi drove into the great courtyard of the Ministry of War, that huge, handsome building at the other end of the Via Venti Settembre to where the British Embassy was situated.
Waldron's
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From this reading At eleven o'clock Hubert Waldron's taxi drove into the great courtyard of the Ministry of War, that huge, handsome building at the other end of the Via Venti Settembre to where the British Embassy was situated.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading At eleven o'clock Hubert Waldron's taxi drove into the great courtyard of the Ministry of War, that huge, handsome building at the other end of the Via Venti Settembre to where the British Embassy was situated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At eleven o'clock Hubert Waldron's taxi drove into the great courtyard of the Ministry of War, that huge, handsome building at the other end of the Via Venti Settembre to where the British Embassy was situated.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading And so the Powers of Europe struggle on, one against the other, for wealth and supremacy.
in or at the place that
From this reading At eleven o'clock Hubert Waldron's taxi drove into the great courtyard of the Ministry of War, that huge, handsome building at the other end of the Via Venti Settembre to where the British Embassy was situated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And, after all, it is that little fevered world of its own which rules the greater world outside.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As he descended, the sentries, noticing his uniform, saluted, and returning their salute, he entered the great vestibule, threw his cloak to one of the gorgeously dressed flunkeys, and with his cocked hat tucked beneath his arm made his way up the great red-carpeted staircase to the first floor where the reception was being held.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading And, after all, it is that little fevered world of its own which rules the greater world outside.
