used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The reception at the White House was being given in honour of the delegates to a Peace Congress.
administrationnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading What the opera and international finance are to New York, politics and administration are, as we all know, to Washington.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Even General Hobson had come to admit that--especially for the middle-aged--Washington parties were extremely agreeable.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Even General Hobson had come to admit that--especially for the middle-aged--Washington parties were extremely agreeable.
(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 What the opera and international finance are to New York, politics and administration are, as we all know, to Washington.
in addition
From this reading The rooms were full without being inconveniently crowded and the charming house opened its friendly doors to a society more congruous and organic, richer also in the nobler kind of variety than America, perhaps, can offer to her guests elsewhere.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The rooms were full without being inconveniently crowded and the charming house opened its friendly doors to a society more congruous and organic, richer also in the nobler kind of variety than America, perhaps, can offer to her guests elsewhere.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The rooms were full without being inconveniently crowded and the charming house opened its friendly doors to a society more congruous and organic, richer also in the nobler kind of variety than America, perhaps, can offer to her guests elsewhere.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What the opera and international finance are to New York, politics and administration are, as we all know, to Washington.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading What the opera and international finance are to New York, politics and administration are, as we all know, to Washington.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The reception at the White House was being given in honour of the delegates to a Peace Congress.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The reception at the White House was being given in honour of the delegates to a Peace Congress.
cabinetsnounUS /ˈkæbənəts/
plural of “cabinet” — a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading And the visitor from Europe, conversationally starved for want of what seem to him the only topics worth discussing, finds himself within hearing once more of ministers, cabinets, embassies, and parliamentary gossip.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The rooms were full without being inconveniently crowded and the charming house opened its friendly doors to a society more congruous and organic, richer also in the nobler kind of variety than America, perhaps, can offer to her guests elsewhere.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading The rooms were full without being inconveniently crowded and the charming house opened its friendly doors to a society more congruous and organic, richer also in the nobler kind of variety than America, perhaps, can offer to her guests elsewhere.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Even General Hobson had come to admit that--especially for the middle-aged--Washington parties were extremely agreeable.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading The reception at the White House was being given in honour of the delegates to a Peace Congress.
congruousadjective
corresponding in character or kind
From this reading The rooms were full without being inconveniently crowded and the charming house opened its friendly doors to a society more congruous and organic, richer also in the nobler kind of variety than America, perhaps, can offer to her guests elsewhere.
conversationallyadverb
with the use of colloquial expressions
From this reading And the visitor from Europe, conversationally starved for want of what seem to him the only topics worth discussing, finds himself within hearing once more of ministers, cabinets, embassies, and parliamentary gossip.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The rooms were full without being inconveniently crowded and the charming house opened its friendly doors to a society more congruous and organic, richer also in the nobler kind of variety than America, perhaps, can offer to her guests elsewhere.
delegatesnounUS /ˈdeləɡeɪts/
plural of “delegate” — a person appointed or elected to represent others
From this reading The reception at the White House was being given in honour of the delegates to a Peace Congress.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading And the visitor from Europe, conversationally starved for want of what seem to him the only topics worth discussing, finds himself within hearing once more of ministers, cabinets, embassies, and parliamentary gossip.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The rooms were full without being inconveniently crowded and the charming house opened its friendly doors to a society more congruous and organic, richer also in the nobler kind of variety than America, perhaps, can offer to her guests elsewhere.
in or to another place
From this reading The rooms were full without being inconveniently crowded and the charming house opened its friendly doors to a society more congruous and organic, richer also in the nobler kind of variety than America, perhaps, can offer to her guests elsewhere.
embassiesnounUS /ˈembəsiz/
plural of “embassy” — a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading And the visitor from Europe, conversationally starved for want of what seem to him the only topics worth discussing, finds himself within hearing once more of ministers, cabinets, embassies, and parliamentary gossip.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Even General Hobson had come to admit that--especially for the middle-aged--Washington parties were extremely agreeable.
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 the visitor from Europe, conversationally starved for want of what seem to him the only topics worth discussing, finds himself within hearing once more of ministers, cabinets, embassies, and parliamentary gossip.
divisible by two
From this reading Even General Hobson had come to admit that--especially for the middle-aged--Washington parties were extremely agreeable.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Even General Hobson had come to admit that--especially for the middle-aged--Washington parties were extremely agreeable.
financenounUS /fəˈnæns/
the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
From this reading What the opera and international finance are to New York, politics and administration are, as we all know, to Washington.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading And the visitor from Europe, conversationally starved for want of what seem to him the only topics worth discussing, finds himself within hearing once more of ministers, cabinets, embassies, and parliamentary gossip.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And the visitor from Europe, conversationally starved for want of what seem to him the only topics worth discussing, finds himself within hearing once more of ministers, cabinets, embassies, and parliamentary gossip.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading The rooms were full without being inconveniently crowded and the charming house opened its friendly doors to a society more congruous and organic, richer also in the nobler kind of variety than America, perhaps, can offer to her guests elsewhere.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And the visitor from Europe, conversationally starved for want of what seem to him the only topics worth discussing, finds himself within hearing once more of ministers, cabinets, embassies, and parliamentary gossip.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The rooms were full without being inconveniently crowded and the charming house opened its friendly doors to a society more congruous and organic, richer also in the nobler kind of variety than America, perhaps, can offer to her guests elsewhere.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Even General Hobson had come to admit that--especially for the middle-aged--Washington parties were extremely agreeable.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The reception at the White House was being given in honour of the delegates to a Peace Congress.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading And the visitor from Europe, conversationally starved for want of what seem to him the only topics worth discussing, finds himself within hearing once more of ministers, cabinets, embassies, and parliamentary gossip.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The rooms were full without being inconveniently crowded and the charming house opened its friendly doors to a society more congruous and organic, richer also in the nobler kind of variety than America, perhaps, can offer to her guests elsewhere.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Even General Hobson had come to admit that--especially for the middle-aged--Washington parties were extremely agreeable.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading And the visitor from Europe, conversationally starved for want of what seem to him the only topics worth discussing, finds himself within hearing once more of ministers, cabinets, embassies, and parliamentary gossip.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The rooms were full without being inconveniently crowded and the charming house opened its friendly doors to a society more congruous and organic, richer also in the nobler kind of variety than America, perhaps, can offer to her guests elsewhere.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And the visitor from Europe, conversationally starved for want of what seem to him the only topics worth discussing, finds himself within hearing once more of ministers, cabinets, embassies, and parliamentary gossip.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading And the visitor from Europe, conversationally starved for want of what seem to him the only topics worth discussing, finds himself within hearing once more of ministers, cabinets, embassies, and parliamentary gossip.
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From this reading Even General Hobson had come to admit that--especially for the middle-aged--Washington parties were extremely agreeable.
the state of being honored
From this reading The reception at the White House was being given in honour of the delegates to a Peace Congress.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The reception at the White House was being given in honour of the delegates to a Peace Congress.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The reception at the White House was being given in honour of the delegates to a Peace Congress.
inconvenientlyadverb
in an inconvenient manner
From this reading The rooms were full without being inconveniently crowded and the charming house opened its friendly doors to a society more congruous and organic, richer also in the nobler kind of variety than America, perhaps, can offer to her guests elsewhere.
internationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading What the opera and international finance are to New York, politics and administration are, as we all know, to Washington.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The rooms were full without being inconveniently crowded and the charming house opened its friendly doors to a society more congruous and organic, richer also in the nobler kind of variety than America, perhaps, can offer to her guests elsewhere.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The rooms were full without being inconveniently crowded and the charming house opened its friendly doors to a society more congruous and organic, richer also in the nobler kind of variety than America, perhaps, can offer to her guests elsewhere.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading What the opera and international finance are to New York, politics and administration are, as we all know, to Washington.
middle-agedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəleɪɡd/
being roughly between 45 and 65 years old
From this reading Even General Hobson had come to admit that--especially for the middle-aged--Washington parties were extremely agreeable.
ministersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading And the visitor from Europe, conversationally starved for want of what seem to him the only topics worth discussing, finds himself within hearing once more of ministers, cabinets, embassies, and parliamentary gossip.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The rooms were full without being inconveniently crowded and the charming house opened its friendly doors to a society more congruous and organic, richer also in the nobler kind of variety than America, perhaps, can offer to her guests elsewhere.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading What the opera and international finance are to New York, politics and administration are, as we all know, to Washington.
nobleradjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblər/
comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading The rooms were full without being inconveniently crowded and the charming house opened its friendly doors to a society more congruous and organic, richer also in the nobler kind of variety than America, perhaps, can offer to her guests elsewhere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The reception at the White House was being given in honour of the delegates to a Peace Congress.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The rooms were full without being inconveniently crowded and the charming house opened its friendly doors to a society more congruous and organic, richer also in the nobler kind of variety than America, perhaps, can offer to her guests elsewhere.
on one occasion
From this reading And the visitor from Europe, conversationally starved for want of what seem to him the only topics worth discussing, finds himself within hearing once more of ministers, cabinets, embassies, and parliamentary gossip.
and nothing more
From this reading And the visitor from Europe, conversationally starved for want of what seem to him the only topics worth discussing, finds himself within hearing once more of ministers, cabinets, embassies, and parliamentary gossip.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The rooms were full without being inconveniently crowded and the charming house opened its friendly doors to a society more congruous and organic, richer also in the nobler kind of variety than America, perhaps, can offer to her guests elsewhere.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading What the opera and international finance are to New York, politics and administration are, as we all know, to Washington.
organicadjectiveUS /ɔːrˈɡænɪk/
relating or belonging to the class of chemical compounds having a carbon basis
From this reading The rooms were full without being inconveniently crowded and the charming house opened its friendly doors to a society more congruous and organic, richer also in the nobler kind of variety than America, perhaps, can offer to her guests elsewhere.
parliamentaryadjectiveUS /ˌpɑːrləˈmentəri/
relating to or having the nature of a parliament
From this reading And the visitor from Europe, conversationally starved for want of what seem to him the only topics worth discussing, finds himself within hearing once more of ministers, cabinets, embassies, and parliamentary gossip.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Even General Hobson had come to admit that--especially for the middle-aged--Washington parties were extremely agreeable.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The reception at the White House was being given in honour of the delegates to a Peace Congress.
by chance
From this reading The rooms were full without being inconveniently crowded and the charming house opened its friendly doors to a society more congruous and organic, richer also in the nobler kind of variety than America, perhaps, can offer to her guests elsewhere.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading What the opera and international finance are to New York, politics and administration are, as we all know, to Washington.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading The reception at the White House was being given in honour of the delegates to a Peace Congress.
richeradjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃər/
comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading The rooms were full without being inconveniently crowded and the charming house opened its friendly doors to a society more congruous and organic, richer also in the nobler kind of variety than America, perhaps, can offer to her guests elsewhere.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The rooms were full without being inconveniently crowded and the charming house opened its friendly doors to a society more congruous and organic, richer also in the nobler kind of variety than America, perhaps, can offer to her guests elsewhere.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And the visitor from Europe, conversationally starved for want of what seem to him the only topics worth discussing, finds himself within hearing once more of ministers, cabinets, embassies, and parliamentary gossip.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The rooms were full without being inconveniently crowded and the charming house opened its friendly doors to a society more congruous and organic, richer also in the nobler kind of variety than America, perhaps, can offer to her guests elsewhere.
starvedadjectiveUS /stɑːrvd/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading And the visitor from Europe, conversationally starved for want of what seem to him the only topics worth discussing, finds himself within hearing once more of ministers, cabinets, embassies, and parliamentary gossip.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The rooms were full without being inconveniently crowded and the charming house opened its friendly doors to a society more congruous and organic, richer also in the nobler kind of variety than America, perhaps, can offer to her guests elsewhere.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even General Hobson had come to admit that--especially for the middle-aged--Washington parties were extremely agreeable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The reception at the White House was being given in honour of the delegates to a Peace Congress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The reception at the White House was being given in honour of the delegates to a Peace Congress.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading And the visitor from Europe, conversationally starved for want of what seem to him the only topics worth discussing, finds himself within hearing once more of ministers, cabinets, embassies, and parliamentary gossip.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading The rooms were full without being inconveniently crowded and the charming house opened its friendly doors to a society more congruous and organic, richer also in the nobler kind of variety than America, perhaps, can offer to her guests elsewhere.
someone who visits
From this reading And the visitor from Europe, conversationally starved for want of what seem to him the only topics worth discussing, finds himself within hearing once more of ministers, cabinets, embassies, and parliamentary gossip.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading And the visitor from Europe, conversationally starved for want of what seem to him the only topics worth discussing, finds himself within hearing once more of ministers, cabinets, embassies, and parliamentary gossip.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reception at the White House was being given in honour of the delegates to a Peace Congress.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading What the opera and international finance are to New York, politics and administration are, as we all know, to Washington.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading What the opera and international finance are to New York, politics and administration are, as we all know, to Washington.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rooms were full without being inconveniently crowded and the charming house opened its friendly doors to a society more congruous and organic, richer also in the nobler kind of variety than America, perhaps, can offer to her guests elsewhere.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What the opera and international finance are to New York, politics and administration are, as we all know, to Washington.
a Caucasian
From this reading The reception at the White House was being given in honour of the delegates to a Peace Congress.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading And the visitor from Europe, conversationally starved for want of what seem to him the only topics worth discussing, finds himself within hearing once more of ministers, cabinets, embassies, and parliamentary gossip.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The rooms were full without being inconveniently crowded and the charming house opened its friendly doors to a society more congruous and organic, richer also in the nobler kind of variety than America, perhaps, can offer to her guests elsewhere.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading And the visitor from Europe, conversationally starved for want of what seem to him the only topics worth discussing, finds himself within hearing once more of ministers, cabinets, embassies, and parliamentary gossip.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading What the opera and international finance are to New York, politics and administration are, as we all know, to Washington.
