1867
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From this reading Lord and Lady Exeter were extremely hospitable, and continued their hospitality until his death in January 1867.
51
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From this reading PROTECTIONIST PARTY AT BURGHLEY[51].
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As an Oxford undergraduate, I was more than once invited to one of the younger parties, and the stately but courteous manners of the house impressed my mind indelibly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lord and Lady Exeter were extremely hospitable, and continued their hospitality until his death in January 1867.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As an Oxford undergraduate, I was more than once invited to one of the younger parties, and the stately but courteous manners of the house impressed my mind indelibly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PROTECTIONIST PARTY AT BURGHLEY[51].
Aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Footnote 51: My Aunt’s visits to Burghley extended over many years.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading It was one of the last great houses in which ceremonial at breakfast was maintained.
BURGHLEY
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From this reading PROTECTIONIST PARTY AT BURGHLEY[51].
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As an Oxford undergraduate, I was more than once invited to one of the younger parties, and the stately but courteous manners of the house impressed my mind indelibly.
ceremonialnounUS /ˌserəˈmoʊniəl/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading It was one of the last great houses in which ceremonial at breakfast was maintained.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Lord and Lady Exeter were extremely hospitable, and continued their hospitality until his death in January 1867.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading As an Oxford undergraduate, I was more than once invited to one of the younger parties, and the stately but courteous manners of the house impressed my mind indelibly.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Lord and Lady Exeter were extremely hospitable, and continued their hospitality until his death in January 1867.
Exeter
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From this reading Lord and Lady Exeter were extremely hospitable, and continued their hospitality until his death in January 1867.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Footnote 51: My Aunt’s visits to Burghley extended over many years.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Lord and Lady Exeter were extremely hospitable, and continued their hospitality until his death in January 1867.
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading Footnote 51: My Aunt’s visits to Burghley extended over many years.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was one of the last great houses in which ceremonial at breakfast was maintained.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lord and Lady Exeter were extremely hospitable, and continued their hospitality until his death in January 1867.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading Lord and Lady Exeter were extremely hospitable, and continued their hospitality until his death in January 1867.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Lord and Lady Exeter were extremely hospitable, and continued their hospitality until his death in January 1867.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As an Oxford undergraduate, I was more than once invited to one of the younger parties, and the stately but courteous manners of the house impressed my mind indelibly.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was one of the last great houses in which ceremonial at breakfast was maintained.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As an Oxford undergraduate, I was more than once invited to one of the younger parties, and the stately but courteous manners of the house impressed my mind indelibly.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading As an Oxford undergraduate, I was more than once invited to one of the younger parties, and the stately but courteous manners of the house impressed my mind indelibly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lord and Lady Exeter were extremely hospitable, and continued their hospitality until his death in January 1867.
indeliblyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdeləbli/
in an indelible manner
From this reading As an Oxford undergraduate, I was more than once invited to one of the younger parties, and the stately but courteous manners of the house impressed my mind indelibly.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading As an Oxford undergraduate, I was more than once invited to one of the younger parties, and the stately but courteous manners of the house impressed my mind indelibly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one of the last great houses in which ceremonial at breakfast was maintained.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Lord and Lady Exeter were extremely hospitable, and continued their hospitality until his death in January 1867.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lord and Lady Exeter were extremely hospitable, and continued their hospitality until his death in January 1867.
immediately past
From this reading It was one of the last great houses in which ceremonial at breakfast was maintained.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord and Lady Exeter were extremely hospitable, and continued their hospitality until his death in January 1867.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading It was one of the last great houses in which ceremonial at breakfast was maintained.
social deportment
From this reading As an Oxford undergraduate, I was more than once invited to one of the younger parties, and the stately but courteous manners of the house impressed my mind indelibly.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Footnote 51: My Aunt’s visits to Burghley extended over many years.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading As an Oxford undergraduate, I was more than once invited to one of the younger parties, and the stately but courteous manners of the house impressed my mind indelibly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As an Oxford undergraduate, I was more than once invited to one of the younger parties, and the stately but courteous manners of the house impressed my mind indelibly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Footnote 51: My Aunt’s visits to Burghley extended over many years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As an Oxford undergraduate, I was more than once invited to one of the younger parties, and the stately but courteous manners of the house impressed my mind indelibly.
on one occasion
From this reading As an Oxford undergraduate, I was more than once invited to one of the younger parties, and the stately but courteous manners of the house impressed my mind indelibly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As an Oxford undergraduate, I was more than once invited to one of the younger parties, and the stately but courteous manners of the house impressed my mind indelibly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Footnote 51: My Aunt’s visits to Burghley extended over many years.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading As an Oxford undergraduate, I was more than once invited to one of the younger parties, and the stately but courteous manners of the house impressed my mind indelibly.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading As an Oxford undergraduate, I was more than once invited to one of the younger parties, and the stately but courteous manners of the house impressed my mind indelibly.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading PROTECTIONIST PARTY AT BURGHLEY[51].
PROTECTIONISTnounUS /prəˈtekʃənɪst/
an advocate of protectionism
From this reading PROTECTIONIST PARTY AT BURGHLEY[51].
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading As an Oxford undergraduate, I was more than once invited to one of the younger parties, and the stately but courteous manners of the house impressed my mind indelibly.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As an Oxford undergraduate, I was more than once invited to one of the younger parties, and the stately but courteous manners of the house impressed my mind indelibly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As an Oxford undergraduate, I was more than once invited to one of the younger parties, and the stately but courteous manners of the house impressed my mind indelibly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lord and Lady Exeter were extremely hospitable, and continued their hospitality until his death in January 1867.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Footnote 51: My Aunt’s visits to Burghley extended over many years.
undergraduatenounUS /ˌʌndərˈɡrædʒəwət/
a university student who has not yet received a first degree
From this reading As an Oxford undergraduate, I was more than once invited to one of the younger parties, and the stately but courteous manners of the house impressed my mind indelibly.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Lord and Lady Exeter were extremely hospitable, and continued their hospitality until his death in January 1867.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Footnote 51: My Aunt’s visits to Burghley extended over many years.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As an Oxford undergraduate, I was more than once invited to one of the younger parties, and the stately but courteous manners of the house impressed my mind indelibly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lord and Lady Exeter were extremely hospitable, and continued their hospitality until his death in January 1867.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was one of the last great houses in which ceremonial at breakfast was maintained.
a late time of life
From this reading Footnote 51: My Aunt’s visits to Burghley extended over many years.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading As an Oxford undergraduate, I was more than once invited to one of the younger parties, and the stately but courteous manners of the house impressed my mind indelibly.
