used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jacob observed, as he bowed to his two hosts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Jacob observed, as he bowed to his two hosts.
celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading "A celebration, eh?"
champagnenounUS /ʃæmˈpeɪn/
a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
clothing in general
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
DanenounUS /deɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Denmark
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
eh
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From this reading "A celebration, eh?"
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself.
a boy or man
From this reading The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself.
set up or found
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
half-past
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From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jacob observed, as he bowed to his two hosts.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Jacob observed, as he bowed to his two hosts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself.
JacobnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəb/
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself.
the literary culture
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
Littleham
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From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
take the midday meal
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
the force of workers available
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
MilannounUS /məˈlɑːn/
the capital of Lombardy in northern Italy; has been an international center of trade and industry since the Middle Ages
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
Montague
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From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
a brief written record
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Jacob observed, as he bowed to his two hosts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
pompousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːmpəs/
puffed up with vanity
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
speculatorsnounUS /ˈspekjəleɪtərz/
plural of “speculator” — someone who makes conjectures without knowing the facts
From this reading The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
supremelyadverbUS /suːˈpriːməli/
to the maximum degree
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Jacob observed, as he bowed to his two hosts.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
