used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Riccabocca was seized with a fit of melancholy or cynicism, and declined to join the procession.
(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 But just before they started, as all were assembling without the front door, the postman arrived with his welcome bag.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The chiefs of the Blue party went in state from Lansmere Park; the two candidates in open carriages, each attended with his proposer and seconder.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading But just before they started, as all were assembling without the front door, the postman arrived with his welcome bag.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But just before they started, as all were assembling without the front door, the postman arrived with his welcome bag.
assemblingnounUS /əˈsembəlɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading But just before they started, as all were assembling without the front door, the postman arrived with his welcome bag.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading The chiefs of the Blue party went in state from Lansmere Park; the two candidates in open carriages, each attended with his proposer and seconder.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading But just before they started, as all were assembling without the front door, the postman arrived with his welcome bag.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But just before they started, as all were assembling without the front door, the postman arrived with his welcome bag.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The chiefs of the Blue party went in state from Lansmere Park; the two candidates in open carriages, each attended with his proposer and seconder.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But just before they started, as all were assembling without the front door, the postman arrived with his welcome bag.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading The chiefs of the Blue party went in state from Lansmere Park; the two candidates in open carriages, each attended with his proposer and seconder.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The chiefs of the Blue party went in state from Lansmere Park; the two candidates in open carriages, each attended with his proposer and seconder.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading The chiefs of the Blue party went in state from Lansmere Park; the two candidates in open carriages, each attended with his proposer and seconder.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Other carriages were devoted to Harley and Levy, and the principal members of the Committee.
cynicismnounUS /ˈsɪnɪsɪzəm/
a cynical feeling of distrust
From this reading Riccabocca was seized with a fit of melancholy or cynicism, and declined to join the procession.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading Riccabocca was seized with a fit of melancholy or cynicism, and declined to join the procession.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Other carriages were devoted to Harley and Levy, and the principal members of the Committee.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But just before they started, as all were assembling without the front door, the postman arrived with his welcome bag.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The chiefs of the Blue party went in state from Lansmere Park; the two candidates in open carriages, each attended with his proposer and seconder.
Egerton
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From this reading There were letters for Harley, some for Levy, many for Egerton, one for Randal Leslie.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Riccabocca was seized with a fit of melancholy or cynicism, and declined to join the procession.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were letters for Harley, some for Levy, many for Egerton, one for Randal Leslie.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The chiefs of the Blue party went in state from Lansmere Park; the two candidates in open carriages, each attended with his proposer and seconder.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading But just before they started, as all were assembling without the front door, the postman arrived with his welcome bag.
Harley
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From this reading Other carriages were devoted to Harley and Levy, and the principal members of the Committee.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The chiefs of the Blue party went in state from Lansmere Park; the two candidates in open carriages, each attended with his proposer and seconder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The chiefs of the Blue party went in state from Lansmere Park; the two candidates in open carriages, each attended with his proposer and seconder.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Riccabocca was seized with a fit of melancholy or cynicism, and declined to join the procession.
and nothing more
From this reading But just before they started, as all were assembling without the front door, the postman arrived with his welcome bag.
Lansmere
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From this reading The chiefs of the Blue party went in state from Lansmere Park; the two candidates in open carriages, each attended with his proposer and seconder.
Leslie
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From this reading There were letters for Harley, some for Levy, many for Egerton, one for Randal Leslie.
the literary culture
From this reading There were letters for Harley, some for Levy, many for Egerton, one for Randal Leslie.
LevyverbUS /ˈlevi/
impose and collect
From this reading Other carriages were devoted to Harley and Levy, and the principal members of the Committee.
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 There were letters for Harley, some for Levy, many for Egerton, one for Randal Leslie.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Riccabocca was seized with a fit of melancholy or cynicism, and declined to join the procession.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Other carriages were devoted to Harley and Levy, and the principal members of the Committee.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The chiefs of the Blue party went in state from Lansmere Park; the two candidates in open carriages, each attended with his proposer and seconder.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were letters for Harley, some for Levy, many for Egerton, one for Randal Leslie.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The chiefs of the Blue party went in state from Lansmere Park; the two candidates in open carriages, each attended with his proposer and seconder.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Riccabocca was seized with a fit of melancholy or cynicism, and declined to join the procession.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other carriages were devoted to Harley and Levy, and the principal members of the Committee.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The chiefs of the Blue party went in state from Lansmere Park; the two candidates in open carriages, each attended with his proposer and seconder.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The chiefs of the Blue party went in state from Lansmere Park; the two candidates in open carriages, each attended with his proposer and seconder.
postmannounUS /ˈpoʊstmən/
a man who delivers the mail
From this reading But just before they started, as all were assembling without the front door, the postman arrived with his welcome bag.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Other carriages were devoted to Harley and Levy, and the principal members of the Committee.
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading Riccabocca was seized with a fit of melancholy or cynicism, and declined to join the procession.
proposernoun
someone who advances a suggestion or proposal
From this reading The chiefs of the Blue party went in state from Lansmere Park; the two candidates in open carriages, each attended with his proposer and seconder.
Randal
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From this reading There were letters for Harley, some for Levy, many for Egerton, one for Randal Leslie.
Riccabocca
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From this reading Riccabocca was seized with a fit of melancholy or cynicism, and declined to join the procession.
secondernoun
someone who endorses a motion or petition as a necessary preliminary to a discussion or vote
From this reading The chiefs of the Blue party went in state from Lansmere Park; the two candidates in open carriages, each attended with his proposer and seconder.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Riccabocca was seized with a fit of melancholy or cynicism, and declined to join the procession.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There were letters for Harley, some for Levy, many for Egerton, one for Randal Leslie.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But just before they started, as all were assembling without the front door, the postman arrived with his welcome bag.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The chiefs of the Blue party went in state from Lansmere Park; the two candidates in open carriages, each attended with his proposer and seconder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The chiefs of the Blue party went in state from Lansmere Park; the two candidates in open carriages, each attended with his proposer and seconder.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were letters for Harley, some for Levy, many for Egerton, one for Randal Leslie.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But just before they started, as all were assembling without the front door, the postman arrived with his welcome bag.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Other carriages were devoted to Harley and Levy, and the principal members of the Committee.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The chiefs of the Blue party went in state from Lansmere Park; the two candidates in open carriages, each attended with his proposer and seconder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Riccabocca was seized with a fit of melancholy or cynicism, and declined to join the procession.
accept gladly
From this reading But just before they started, as all were assembling without the front door, the postman arrived with his welcome bag.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The chiefs of the Blue party went in state from Lansmere Park; the two candidates in open carriages, each attended with his proposer and seconder.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Other carriages were devoted to Harley and Levy, and the principal members of the Committee.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The chiefs of the Blue party went in state from Lansmere Park; the two candidates in open carriages, each attended with his proposer and seconder.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But just before they started, as all were assembling without the front door, the postman arrived with his welcome bag.
