used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRANK DISCLOSURE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “It’s Elaine’s incomparable way of making a delightful _olla podrida_ of the social menu,” he mused, as he watched the hostess narrowly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hathorn returned, thoroughly hoodwinked, from the introductory evening spent at the Circassia.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
of short duration or distance
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
Caviarenoun
salted roe of sturgeon or other large fish; usually served as an hors d'oeuvre
From this reading “_Caviare_ to the General!”
Circassia
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From this reading Hathorn returned, thoroughly hoodwinked, from the introductory evening spent at the Circassia.
dapperadjectiveUS /ˈdæpər/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading “It’s Elaine’s incomparable way of making a delightful _olla podrida_ of the social menu,” he mused, as he watched the hostess narrowly.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
DISCLOSUREnounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒər/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading A FRANK DISCLOSURE.
Elaine's
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From this reading “It’s Elaine’s incomparable way of making a delightful _olla podrida_ of the social menu,” he mused, as he watched the hostess narrowly.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Hathorn returned, thoroughly hoodwinked, from the introductory evening spent at the Circassia.
explorernounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrər/
someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading A FRANK DISCLOSURE.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hathorn returned, thoroughly hoodwinked, from the introductory evening spent at the Circassia.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
death of a person
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
Hathorn
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From this reading Hathorn returned, thoroughly hoodwinked, from the introductory evening spent at the Circassia.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It’s Elaine’s incomparable way of making a delightful _olla podrida_ of the social menu,” he mused, as he watched the hostess narrowly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
hoodwinkedverbUS /ˈhʊdwɪŋkt/
past form of “hoodwink” — influence by slyness
From this reading Hathorn returned, thoroughly hoodwinked, from the introductory evening spent at the Circassia.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading “It’s Elaine’s incomparable way of making a delightful _olla podrida_ of the social menu,” he mused, as he watched the hostess narrowly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
incomparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːmpərəbəl/
such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared
From this reading “It’s Elaine’s incomparable way of making a delightful _olla podrida_ of the social menu,” he mused, as he watched the hostess narrowly.
introductoryadjectiveUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/
serving to open or begin
From this reading Hathorn returned, thoroughly hoodwinked, from the introductory evening spent at the Circassia.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
It's
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From this reading “It’s Elaine’s incomparable way of making a delightful _olla podrida_ of the social menu,” he mused, as he watched the hostess narrowly.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
lionship
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From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading “It’s Elaine’s incomparable way of making a delightful _olla podrida_ of the social menu,” he mused, as he watched the hostess narrowly.
come together
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
menunounUS /ˈmenjuː/
a list of dishes available at a restaurant
From this reading “It’s Elaine’s incomparable way of making a delightful _olla podrida_ of the social menu,” he mused, as he watched the hostess narrowly.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading “It’s Elaine’s incomparable way of making a delightful _olla podrida_ of the social menu,” he mused, as he watched the hostess narrowly.
narrowlyadverbUS /ˈneroʊli/
in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions
From this reading “It’s Elaine’s incomparable way of making a delightful _olla podrida_ of the social menu,” he mused, as he watched the hostess narrowly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
ollanoun
leaf or strip from a leaf of the talipot palm used in India for writing paper
From this reading “It’s Elaine’s incomparable way of making a delightful _olla podrida_ of the social menu,” he mused, as he watched the hostess narrowly.
podrida
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From this reading “It’s Elaine’s incomparable way of making a delightful _olla podrida_ of the social menu,” he mused, as he watched the hostess narrowly.
PolaradjectiveUS /ˈpoʊlər/
having a pair of equal and opposite charges
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Hathorn returned, thoroughly hoodwinked, from the introductory evening spent at the Circassia.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
senatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading “It’s Elaine’s incomparable way of making a delightful _olla podrida_ of the social menu,” he mused, as he watched the hostess narrowly.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Hathorn returned, thoroughly hoodwinked, from the introductory evening spent at the Circassia.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hathorn returned, thoroughly hoodwinked, from the introductory evening spent at the Circassia.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Hathorn returned, thoroughly hoodwinked, from the introductory evening spent at the Circassia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading “It’s Elaine’s incomparable way of making a delightful _olla podrida_ of the social menu,” he mused, as he watched the hostess narrowly.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “It’s Elaine’s incomparable way of making a delightful _olla podrida_ of the social menu,” he mused, as he watched the hostess narrowly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It had seemed strange to him that a leading general of the regular army, and a dapper French author, then in the brief blaze of his “lionship,” with a grave senator and a returned Polar explorer should have been called to meet together at the dinner table.
