used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ANSWER William Bentinck, carrying a candle, went up the narrow, polished stairs to the Prince’s apartment.
adorningverbUS /əˈdɔːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adorn” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading M. Van Beuningen had talked on the folly of the Anglo-French Alliance, adorning his speech with scriptural quotations, illustrations drawn from his vast learning, and a copiousness of logic, until Arlington had grown restive and Buckingham blasphemous.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The conference with the English commissioners had been opened again after supper and continued till long past midnight.
anew
From this reading The conference with the English commissioners had been opened again after supper and continued till long past midnight.
AlliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading M. Van Beuningen had talked on the folly of the Anglo-French Alliance, adorning his speech with scriptural quotations, illustrations drawn from his vast learning, and a copiousness of logic, until Arlington had grown restive and Buckingham blasphemous.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was between four and five of the morning, within the house still quite dark and silent at last.
Anglo-Frenchnoun
the French (Norman) language used in medieval England
From this reading M. Van Beuningen had talked on the folly of the Anglo-French Alliance, adorning his speech with scriptural quotations, illustrations drawn from his vast learning, and a copiousness of logic, until Arlington had grown restive and Buckingham blasphemous.
react verbally
From this reading THE ANSWER William Bentinck, carrying a candle, went up the narrow, polished stairs to the Prince’s apartment.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading THE ANSWER William Bentinck, carrying a candle, went up the narrow, polished stairs to the Prince’s apartment.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading But his arguments were not without effect.
ArlingtonnounUS /ˈɑːrlɪŋtən/
a city in northern Texas between Dallas and Fort Worth
From this reading M. Van Beuningen had talked on the folly of the Anglo-French Alliance, adorning his speech with scriptural quotations, illustrations drawn from his vast learning, and a copiousness of logic, until Arlington had grown restive and Buckingham blasphemous.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was between four and five of the morning, within the house still quite dark and silent at last.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The conference with the English commissioners had been opened again after supper and continued till long past midnight.
Bentinck
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From this reading THE ANSWER William Bentinck, carrying a candle, went up the narrow, polished stairs to the Prince’s apartment.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was between four and five of the morning, within the house still quite dark and silent at last.
Beuningen
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From this reading M. Van Beuningen had talked on the folly of the Anglo-French Alliance, adorning his speech with scriptural quotations, illustrations drawn from his vast learning, and a copiousness of logic, until Arlington had grown restive and Buckingham blasphemous.
blasphemousadjectiveUS /ˈblæsfəməs/
grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
From this reading M. Van Beuningen had talked on the folly of the Anglo-French Alliance, adorning his speech with scriptural quotations, illustrations drawn from his vast learning, and a copiousness of logic, until Arlington had grown restive and Buckingham blasphemous.
Buckingham
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From this reading M. Van Beuningen had talked on the folly of the Anglo-French Alliance, adorning his speech with scriptural quotations, illustrations drawn from his vast learning, and a copiousness of logic, until Arlington had grown restive and Buckingham blasphemous.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his arguments were not without effect.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading THE ANSWER William Bentinck, carrying a candle, went up the narrow, polished stairs to the Prince’s apartment.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE ANSWER William Bentinck, carrying a candle, went up the narrow, polished stairs to the Prince’s apartment.
commissionersnounUS /kəˈmɪʃənərz/
plural of “commissioner” — a government administrator
From this reading The conference with the English commissioners had been opened again after supper and continued till long past midnight.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading The conference with the English commissioners had been opened again after supper and continued till long past midnight.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The conference with the English commissioners had been opened again after supper and continued till long past midnight.
copiousnessnoun
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading M. Van Beuningen had talked on the folly of the Anglo-French Alliance, adorning his speech with scriptural quotations, illustrations drawn from his vast learning, and a copiousness of logic, until Arlington had grown restive and Buckingham blasphemous.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was between four and five of the morning, within the house still quite dark and silent at last.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading M. Van Beuningen had talked on the folly of the Anglo-French Alliance, adorning his speech with scriptural quotations, illustrations drawn from his vast learning, and a copiousness of logic, until Arlington had grown restive and Buckingham blasphemous.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But his arguments were not without effect.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The conference with the English commissioners had been opened again after supper and continued till long past midnight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It was between four and five of the morning, within the house still quite dark and silent at last.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading M. Van Beuningen had talked on the folly of the Anglo-French Alliance, adorning his speech with scriptural quotations, illustrations drawn from his vast learning, and a copiousness of logic, until Arlington had grown restive and Buckingham blasphemous.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It was between four and five of the morning, within the house still quite dark and silent at last.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading M. Van Beuningen had talked on the folly of the Anglo-French Alliance, adorning his speech with scriptural quotations, illustrations drawn from his vast learning, and a copiousness of logic, until Arlington had grown restive and Buckingham blasphemous.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading M. Van Beuningen had talked on the folly of the Anglo-French Alliance, adorning his speech with scriptural quotations, illustrations drawn from his vast learning, and a copiousness of logic, until Arlington had grown restive and Buckingham blasphemous.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The conference with the English commissioners had been opened again after supper and continued till long past midnight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading M. Van Beuningen had talked on the folly of the Anglo-French Alliance, adorning his speech with scriptural quotations, illustrations drawn from his vast learning, and a copiousness of logic, until Arlington had grown restive and Buckingham blasphemous.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was between four and five of the morning, within the house still quite dark and silent at last.
illustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading M. Van Beuningen had talked on the folly of the Anglo-French Alliance, adorning his speech with scriptural quotations, illustrations drawn from his vast learning, and a copiousness of logic, until Arlington had grown restive and Buckingham blasphemous.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was between four and five of the morning, within the house still quite dark and silent at last.
immediately past
From this reading It was between four and five of the morning, within the house still quite dark and silent at last.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading M. Van Beuningen had talked on the folly of the Anglo-French Alliance, adorning his speech with scriptural quotations, illustrations drawn from his vast learning, and a copiousness of logic, until Arlington had grown restive and Buckingham blasphemous.
logicnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/
the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
From this reading M. Van Beuningen had talked on the folly of the Anglo-French Alliance, adorning his speech with scriptural quotations, illustrations drawn from his vast learning, and a copiousness of logic, until Arlington had grown restive and Buckingham blasphemous.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The conference with the English commissioners had been opened again after supper and continued till long past midnight.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Van Beuningen had talked on the folly of the Anglo-French Alliance, adorning his speech with scriptural quotations, illustrations drawn from his vast learning, and a copiousness of logic, until Arlington had grown restive and Buckingham blasphemous.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading The conference with the English commissioners had been opened again after supper and continued till long past midnight.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was between four and five of the morning, within the house still quite dark and silent at last.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading THE ANSWER William Bentinck, carrying a candle, went up the narrow, polished stairs to the Prince’s apartment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But his arguments were not without effect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was between four and five of the morning, within the house still quite dark and silent at last.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading M. Van Beuningen had talked on the folly of the Anglo-French Alliance, adorning his speech with scriptural quotations, illustrations drawn from his vast learning, and a copiousness of logic, until Arlington had grown restive and Buckingham blasphemous.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The conference with the English commissioners had been opened again after supper and continued till long past midnight.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The conference with the English commissioners had been opened again after supper and continued till long past midnight.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading THE ANSWER William Bentinck, carrying a candle, went up the narrow, polished stairs to the Prince’s apartment.
Prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading THE ANSWER William Bentinck, carrying a candle, went up the narrow, polished stairs to the Prince’s apartment.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was between four and five of the morning, within the house still quite dark and silent at last.
quotationsnounUS /kwoʊˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “quotation” — a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
From this reading M. Van Beuningen had talked on the folly of the Anglo-French Alliance, adorning his speech with scriptural quotations, illustrations drawn from his vast learning, and a copiousness of logic, until Arlington had grown restive and Buckingham blasphemous.
restiveadjectiveUS /ˈrestɪv/
being in a tense state
From this reading M. Van Beuningen had talked on the folly of the Anglo-French Alliance, adorning his speech with scriptural quotations, illustrations drawn from his vast learning, and a copiousness of logic, until Arlington had grown restive and Buckingham blasphemous.
scripturaladjectiveUS /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/
of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible
From this reading M. Van Beuningen had talked on the folly of the Anglo-French Alliance, adorning his speech with scriptural quotations, illustrations drawn from his vast learning, and a copiousness of logic, until Arlington had grown restive and Buckingham blasphemous.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading It was between four and five of the morning, within the house still quite dark and silent at last.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading M. Van Beuningen had talked on the folly of the Anglo-French Alliance, adorning his speech with scriptural quotations, illustrations drawn from his vast learning, and a copiousness of logic, until Arlington had grown restive and Buckingham blasphemous.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading THE ANSWER William Bentinck, carrying a candle, went up the narrow, polished stairs to the Prince’s apartment.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was between four and five of the morning, within the house still quite dark and silent at last.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The conference with the English commissioners had been opened again after supper and continued till long past midnight.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading M. Van Beuningen had talked on the folly of the Anglo-French Alliance, adorning his speech with scriptural quotations, illustrations drawn from his vast learning, and a copiousness of logic, until Arlington had grown restive and Buckingham blasphemous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ANSWER William Bentinck, carrying a candle, went up the narrow, polished stairs to the Prince’s apartment.
up to a particular time
From this reading The conference with the English commissioners had been opened again after supper and continued till long past midnight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ANSWER William Bentinck, carrying a candle, went up the narrow, polished stairs to the Prince’s apartment.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading M. Van Beuningen had talked on the folly of the Anglo-French Alliance, adorning his speech with scriptural quotations, illustrations drawn from his vast learning, and a copiousness of logic, until Arlington had grown restive and Buckingham blasphemous.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE ANSWER William Bentinck, carrying a candle, went up the narrow, polished stairs to the Prince’s apartment.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading M. Van Beuningen had talked on the folly of the Anglo-French Alliance, adorning his speech with scriptural quotations, illustrations drawn from his vast learning, and a copiousness of logic, until Arlington had grown restive and Buckingham blasphemous.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading M. Van Beuningen had talked on the folly of the Anglo-French Alliance, adorning his speech with scriptural quotations, illustrations drawn from his vast learning, and a copiousness of logic, until Arlington had grown restive and Buckingham blasphemous.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was between four and five of the morning, within the house still quite dark and silent at last.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE ANSWER William Bentinck, carrying a candle, went up the narrow, polished stairs to the Prince’s apartment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But his arguments were not without effect.
William
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From this reading THE ANSWER William Bentinck, carrying a candle, went up the narrow, polished stairs to the Prince’s apartment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The conference with the English commissioners had been opened again after supper and continued till long past midnight.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It was between four and five of the morning, within the house still quite dark and silent at last.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But his arguments were not without effect.
