Chapter X

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE BANQUET AT NISH The Banqueting Hall--A Small Gathering--The Menu--The Kaiser and King Ferdinand--Von Falkenhayn--An Impressive Figure--The Kaiser’s Health--His Poor Appetite--Constant Coughing--King Ferdinand’s Triumph--The Bulgarian Princes--German Journalism--A Bombastic Oration--“Hail, Cæsar!”--The Kaiser’s Unspoken Reply--The Hour of “The Fox”--The End of an Historic Function--The Post Office Closed.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There were not more than fifty covers, and several of the places were empty, the actual attendance being about forty.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading There were not more than fifty covers, and several of the places were empty, the actual attendance being about forty.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The banqueting-room was profusely decorated with the flags and the colours of the Germanic Powers, although Austria is not in great evidence at Nish, having apparently made Belgrade her headquarters.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

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from appearances alone

From this reading The banqueting-room was profusely decorated with the flags and the colours of the Germanic Powers, although Austria is not in great evidence at Nish, having apparently made Belgrade her headquarters.

a feeling of craving something

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in or near a particular place or position

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the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading There were not more than fifty covers, and several of the places were empty, the actual attendance being about forty.

a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century

From this reading The banqueting-room was profusely decorated with the flags and the colours of the Germanic Powers, although Austria is not in great evidence at Nish, having apparently made Belgrade her headquarters.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

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eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)

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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The banqueting-room was profusely decorated with the flags and the colours of the Germanic Powers, although Austria is not in great evidence at Nish, having apparently made Belgrade her headquarters.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading When I entered the room I was surprised to find that the function was to be a comparatively small one.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading There were not more than fifty covers, and several of the places were empty, the actual attendance being about forty.

capital and largest city of Serbia and Montenegro; situated on the Danube

From this reading The banqueting-room was profusely decorated with the flags and the colours of the Germanic Powers, although Austria is not in great evidence at Nish, having apparently made Belgrade her headquarters.

ostentatiously lofty in style

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a native or inhabitant of Bulgaria

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not open or affording passage or access

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a distinguishing emblem

From this reading The banqueting-room was profusely decorated with the flags and the colours of the Germanic Powers, although Austria is not in great evidence at Nish, having apparently made Belgrade her headquarters.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading When I entered the room I was surprised to find that the function was to be a comparatively small one.

unvarying in nature

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a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis

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plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

From this reading There were not more than fifty covers, and several of the places were empty, the actual attendance being about forty.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE BANQUET AT NISH The Banqueting Hall--A Small Gathering--The Menu--The Kaiser and King Ferdinand--Von Falkenhayn--An Impressive Figure--The Kaiser’s Health--His Poor Appetite--Constant Coughing--King Ferdinand’s Triumph--The Bulgarian Princes--German Journalism--A Bombastic Oration--“Hail, Cæsar!”--The Kaiser’s Unspoken Reply--The Hour of “The Fox”--The End of an Historic Function--The Post Office Closed.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading The banqueting-room was profusely decorated with the flags and the colours of the Germanic Powers, although Austria is not in great evidence at Nish, having apparently made Belgrade her headquarters.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading There were not more than fifty covers, and several of the places were empty, the actual attendance being about forty.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE BANQUET AT NISH The Banqueting Hall--A Small Gathering--The Menu--The Kaiser and King Ferdinand--Von Falkenhayn--An Impressive Figure--The Kaiser’s Health--His Poor Appetite--Constant Coughing--King Ferdinand’s Triumph--The Bulgarian Princes--German Journalism--A Bombastic Oration--“Hail, Cæsar!”--The Kaiser’s Unspoken Reply--The Hour of “The Fox”--The End of an Historic Function--The Post Office Closed.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading When I entered the room I was surprised to find that the function was to be a comparatively small one.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The banqueting-room was profusely decorated with the flags and the colours of the Germanic Powers, although Austria is not in great evidence at Nish, having apparently made Belgrade her headquarters.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella

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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading There were not more than fifty covers, and several of the places were empty, the actual attendance being about forty.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading THE BANQUET AT NISH The Banqueting Hall--A Small Gathering--The Menu--The Kaiser and King Ferdinand--Von Falkenhayn--An Impressive Figure--The Kaiser’s Health--His Poor Appetite--Constant Coughing--King Ferdinand’s Triumph--The Bulgarian Princes--German Journalism--A Bombastic Oration--“Hail, Cæsar!”--The Kaiser’s Unspoken Reply--The Hour of “The Fox”--The End of an Historic Function--The Post Office Closed.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading When I entered the room I was surprised to find that the function was to be a comparatively small one.

plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading The banqueting-room was profusely decorated with the flags and the colours of the Germanic Powers, although Austria is not in great evidence at Nish, having apparently made Belgrade her headquarters.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading There were not more than fifty covers, and several of the places were empty, the actual attendance being about forty.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading THE BANQUET AT NISH The Banqueting Hall--A Small Gathering--The Menu--The Kaiser and King Ferdinand--Von Falkenhayn--An Impressive Figure--The Kaiser’s Health--His Poor Appetite--Constant Coughing--King Ferdinand’s Triumph--The Bulgarian Princes--German Journalism--A Bombastic Oration--“Hail, Cæsar!”--The Kaiser’s Unspoken Reply--The Hour of “The Fox”--The End of an Historic Function--The Post Office Closed.

(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

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a group of persons together in one place

From this reading THE BANQUET AT NISH The Banqueting Hall--A Small Gathering--The Menu--The Kaiser and King Ferdinand--Von Falkenhayn--An Impressive Figure--The Kaiser’s Health--His Poor Appetite--Constant Coughing--King Ferdinand’s Triumph--The Bulgarian Princes--German Journalism--A Bombastic Oration--“Hail, Cæsar!”--The Kaiser’s Unspoken Reply--The Hour of “The Fox”--The End of an Historic Function--The Post Office Closed.

a person of German nationality

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of or relating to the language of Germans

From this reading The banqueting-room was profusely decorated with the flags and the colours of the Germanic Powers, although Austria is not in great evidence at Nish, having apparently made Belgrade her headquarters.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The banqueting-room was profusely decorated with the flags and the colours of the Germanic Powers, although Austria is not in great evidence at Nish, having apparently made Belgrade her headquarters.

praise vociferously

From this reading THE BANQUET AT NISH The Banqueting Hall--A Small Gathering--The Menu--The Kaiser and King Ferdinand--Von Falkenhayn--An Impressive Figure--The Kaiser’s Health--His Poor Appetite--Constant Coughing--King Ferdinand’s Triumph--The Bulgarian Princes--German Journalism--A Bombastic Oration--“Hail, Cæsar!”--The Kaiser’s Unspoken Reply--The Hour of “The Fox”--The End of an Historic Function--The Post Office Closed.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

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the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The banqueting-room was profusely decorated with the flags and the colours of the Germanic Powers, although Austria is not in great evidence at Nish, having apparently made Belgrade her headquarters.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading The banqueting-room was profusely decorated with the flags and the colours of the Germanic Powers, although Austria is not in great evidence at Nish, having apparently made Belgrade her headquarters.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading THE BANQUET AT NISH The Banqueting Hall--A Small Gathering--The Menu--The Kaiser and King Ferdinand--Von Falkenhayn--An Impressive Figure--The Kaiser’s Health--His Poor Appetite--Constant Coughing--King Ferdinand’s Triumph--The Bulgarian Princes--German Journalism--A Bombastic Oration--“Hail, Cæsar!”--The Kaiser’s Unspoken Reply--The Hour of “The Fox”--The End of an Historic Function--The Post Office Closed.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The Banquet was held in the Town Hall of Nish.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The banqueting-room was profusely decorated with the flags and the colours of the Germanic Powers, although Austria is not in great evidence at Nish, having apparently made Belgrade her headquarters.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE BANQUET AT NISH The Banqueting Hall--A Small Gathering--The Menu--The Kaiser and King Ferdinand--Von Falkenhayn--An Impressive Figure--The Kaiser’s Health--His Poor Appetite--Constant Coughing--King Ferdinand’s Triumph--The Bulgarian Princes--German Journalism--A Bombastic Oration--“Hail, Cæsar!”--The Kaiser’s Unspoken Reply--The Hour of “The Fox”--The End of an Historic Function--The Post Office Closed.

belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past

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a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading When I entered the room I was surprised to find that the function was to be a comparatively small one.

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading THE BANQUET AT NISH The Banqueting Hall--A Small Gathering--The Menu--The Kaiser and King Ferdinand--Von Falkenhayn--An Impressive Figure--The Kaiser’s Health--His Poor Appetite--Constant Coughing--King Ferdinand’s Triumph--The Bulgarian Princes--German Journalism--A Bombastic Oration--“Hail, Cæsar!”--The Kaiser’s Unspoken Reply--The Hour of “The Fox”--The End of an Historic Function--The Post Office Closed.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The Banquet was held in the Town Hall of Nish.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The banqueting-room was profusely decorated with the flags and the colours of the Germanic Powers, although Austria is not in great evidence at Nish, having apparently made Belgrade her headquarters.

newspapers and magazines collectively

From this reading THE BANQUET AT NISH The Banqueting Hall--A Small Gathering--The Menu--The Kaiser and King Ferdinand--Von Falkenhayn--An Impressive Figure--The Kaiser’s Health--His Poor Appetite--Constant Coughing--King Ferdinand’s Triumph--The Bulgarian Princes--German Journalism--A Bombastic Oration--“Hail, Cæsar!”--The Kaiser’s Unspoken Reply--The Hour of “The Fox”--The End of an Historic Function--The Post Office Closed.

the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918

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possessive form of “kaiser” — the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918

From this reading THE BANQUET AT NISH The Banqueting Hall--A Small Gathering--The Menu--The Kaiser and King Ferdinand--Von Falkenhayn--An Impressive Figure--The Kaiser’s Health--His Poor Appetite--Constant Coughing--King Ferdinand’s Triumph--The Bulgarian Princes--German Journalism--A Bombastic Oration--“Hail, Cæsar!”--The Kaiser’s Unspoken Reply--The Hour of “The Fox”--The End of an Historic Function--The Post Office Closed.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

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produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The banqueting-room was profusely decorated with the flags and the colours of the Germanic Powers, although Austria is not in great evidence at Nish, having apparently made Belgrade her headquarters.

a list of dishes available at a restaurant

From this reading THE BANQUET AT NISH The Banqueting Hall--A Small Gathering--The Menu--The Kaiser and King Ferdinand--Von Falkenhayn--An Impressive Figure--The Kaiser’s Health--His Poor Appetite--Constant Coughing--King Ferdinand’s Triumph--The Bulgarian Princes--German Journalism--A Bombastic Oration--“Hail, Cæsar!”--The Kaiser’s Unspoken Reply--The Hour of “The Fox”--The End of an Historic Function--The Post Office Closed.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading There were not more than fifty covers, and several of the places were empty, the actual attendance being about forty.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE BANQUET AT NISH The Banqueting Hall--A Small Gathering--The Menu--The Kaiser and King Ferdinand--Von Falkenhayn--An Impressive Figure--The Kaiser’s Health--His Poor Appetite--Constant Coughing--King Ferdinand’s Triumph--The Bulgarian Princes--German Journalism--A Bombastic Oration--“Hail, Cæsar!”--The Kaiser’s Unspoken Reply--The Hour of “The Fox”--The End of an Historic Function--The Post Office Closed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The banqueting-room was profusely decorated with the flags and the colours of the Germanic Powers, although Austria is not in great evidence at Nish, having apparently made Belgrade her headquarters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BANQUET AT NISH The Banqueting Hall--A Small Gathering--The Menu--The Kaiser and King Ferdinand--Von Falkenhayn--An Impressive Figure--The Kaiser’s Health--His Poor Appetite--Constant Coughing--King Ferdinand’s Triumph--The Bulgarian Princes--German Journalism--A Bombastic Oration--“Hail, Cæsar!”--The Kaiser’s Unspoken Reply--The Hour of “The Fox”--The End of an Historic Function--The Post Office Closed.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When I entered the room I was surprised to find that the function was to be a comparatively small one.

an instance of oratory

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plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading There were not more than fifty covers, and several of the places were empty, the actual attendance being about forty.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading THE BANQUET AT NISH The Banqueting Hall--A Small Gathering--The Menu--The Kaiser and King Ferdinand--Von Falkenhayn--An Impressive Figure--The Kaiser’s Health--His Poor Appetite--Constant Coughing--King Ferdinand’s Triumph--The Bulgarian Princes--German Journalism--A Bombastic Oration--“Hail, Cæsar!”--The Kaiser’s Unspoken Reply--The Hour of “The Fox”--The End of an Historic Function--The Post Office Closed.

affix in a public place or for public notice

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plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading The banqueting-room was profusely decorated with the flags and the colours of the Germanic Powers, although Austria is not in great evidence at Nish, having apparently made Belgrade her headquarters.

plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading THE BANQUET AT NISH The Banqueting Hall--A Small Gathering--The Menu--The Kaiser and King Ferdinand--Von Falkenhayn--An Impressive Figure--The Kaiser’s Health--His Poor Appetite--Constant Coughing--King Ferdinand’s Triumph--The Bulgarian Princes--German Journalism--A Bombastic Oration--“Hail, Cæsar!”--The Kaiser’s Unspoken Reply--The Hour of “The Fox”--The End of an Historic Function--The Post Office Closed.

in an abundant manner

From this reading The banqueting-room was profusely decorated with the flags and the colours of the Germanic Powers, although Austria is not in great evidence at Nish, having apparently made Belgrade her headquarters.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading THE BANQUET AT NISH The Banqueting Hall--A Small Gathering--The Menu--The Kaiser and King Ferdinand--Von Falkenhayn--An Impressive Figure--The Kaiser’s Health--His Poor Appetite--Constant Coughing--King Ferdinand’s Triumph--The Bulgarian Princes--German Journalism--A Bombastic Oration--“Hail, Cæsar!”--The Kaiser’s Unspoken Reply--The Hour of “The Fox”--The End of an Historic Function--The Post Office Closed.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading When I entered the room I was surprised to find that the function was to be a comparatively small one.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading There were not more than fifty covers, and several of the places were empty, the actual attendance being about forty.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE BANQUET AT NISH The Banqueting Hall--A Small Gathering--The Menu--The Kaiser and King Ferdinand--Von Falkenhayn--An Impressive Figure--The Kaiser’s Health--His Poor Appetite--Constant Coughing--King Ferdinand’s Triumph--The Bulgarian Princes--German Journalism--A Bombastic Oration--“Hail, Cæsar!”--The Kaiser’s Unspoken Reply--The Hour of “The Fox”--The End of an Historic Function--The Post Office Closed.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading When I entered the room I was surprised to find that the function was to be a comparatively small one.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There were not more than fifty covers, and several of the places were empty, the actual attendance being about forty.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When I entered the room I was surprised to find that the function was to be a comparatively small one.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE BANQUET AT NISH The Banqueting Hall--A Small Gathering--The Menu--The Kaiser and King Ferdinand--Von Falkenhayn--An Impressive Figure--The Kaiser’s Health--His Poor Appetite--Constant Coughing--King Ferdinand’s Triumph--The Bulgarian Princes--German Journalism--A Bombastic Oration--“Hail, Cæsar!”--The Kaiser’s Unspoken Reply--The Hour of “The Fox”--The End of an Historic Function--The Post Office Closed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were not more than fifty covers, and several of the places were empty, the actual attendance being about forty.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading When I entered the room I was surprised to find that the function was to be a comparatively small one.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The Banquet was held in the Town Hall of Nish.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading THE BANQUET AT NISH The Banqueting Hall--A Small Gathering--The Menu--The Kaiser and King Ferdinand--Von Falkenhayn--An Impressive Figure--The Kaiser’s Health--His Poor Appetite--Constant Coughing--King Ferdinand’s Triumph--The Bulgarian Princes--German Journalism--A Bombastic Oration--“Hail, Cæsar!”--The Kaiser’s Unspoken Reply--The Hour of “The Fox”--The End of an Historic Function--The Post Office Closed.

expressed without speech

From this reading THE BANQUET AT NISH The Banqueting Hall--A Small Gathering--The Menu--The Kaiser and King Ferdinand--Von Falkenhayn--An Impressive Figure--The Kaiser’s Health--His Poor Appetite--Constant Coughing--King Ferdinand’s Triumph--The Bulgarian Princes--German Journalism--A Bombastic Oration--“Hail, Cæsar!”--The Kaiser’s Unspoken Reply--The Hour of “The Fox”--The End of an Historic Function--The Post Office Closed.

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From this reading THE BANQUET AT NISH The Banqueting Hall--A Small Gathering--The Menu--The Kaiser and King Ferdinand--Von Falkenhayn--An Impressive Figure--The Kaiser’s Health--His Poor Appetite--Constant Coughing--King Ferdinand’s Triumph--The Bulgarian Princes--German Journalism--A Bombastic Oration--“Hail, Cæsar!”--The Kaiser’s Unspoken Reply--The Hour of “The Fox”--The End of an Historic Function--The Post Office Closed.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Banquet was held in the Town Hall of Nish.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There were not more than fifty covers, and several of the places were empty, the actual attendance being about forty.

at the time that

From this reading When I entered the room I was surprised to find that the function was to be a comparatively small one.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The banqueting-room was profusely decorated with the flags and the colours of the Germanic Powers, although Austria is not in great evidence at Nish, having apparently made Belgrade her headquarters.