used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mme. Annette's house, facing a well-known park, was the most aristocratic of its kind in all Buenos Aires.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading At the very entrance one began to breathe an air of luxury; then one stepped into a world of silks, embroideries, gilt furniture, rich rugs, and heavy hangings.
AiresnounUS /ˈeriz/
plural of “aire” — a river in northern England that flows southeast through West Yorkshire
From this reading Mme. Annette's house, facing a well-known park, was the most aristocratic of its kind in all Buenos Aires.
(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 Mme. Annette's house, facing a well-known park, was the most aristocratic of its kind in all Buenos Aires.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At the very entrance one began to breathe an air of luxury; then one stepped into a world of silks, embroideries, gilt furniture, rich rugs, and heavy hangings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a resort of millionaires, prominent politicians, and representatives of the city's best families.
Annette's
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From this reading Mme. Annette's house, facing a well-known park, was the most aristocratic of its kind in all Buenos Aires.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading Mme. Annette's house, facing a well-known park, was the most aristocratic of its kind in all Buenos Aires.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading At times half the cabinet was to be found there, not, of course, assembled in council.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At times half the cabinet was to be found there, not, of course, assembled in council.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At times half the cabinet was to be found there, not, of course, assembled in council.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At the very entrance one began to breathe an air of luxury; then one stepped into a world of silks, embroideries, gilt furniture, rich rugs, and heavy hangings.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It was a resort of millionaires, prominent politicians, and representatives of the city's best families.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading At the very entrance one began to breathe an air of luxury; then one stepped into a world of silks, embroideries, gilt furniture, rich rugs, and heavy hangings.
Buenos
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From this reading Mme. Annette's house, facing a well-known park, was the most aristocratic of its kind in all Buenos Aires.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading At times half the cabinet was to be found there, not, of course, assembled in council.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Public report had it that when the Chamber of Deputies lacked a quorum, it was customary to telephone to Mme. Annette's; and never had this measure, unparliamentary though it might be, failed to produce satisfactory results.
city'snounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
possessive form of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It was a resort of millionaires, prominent politicians, and representatives of the city's best families.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading At times half the cabinet was to be found there, not, of course, assembled in council.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading At times half the cabinet was to be found there, not, of course, assembled in council.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading Public report had it that when the Chamber of Deputies lacked a quorum, it was customary to telephone to Mme. Annette's; and never had this measure, unparliamentary though it might be, failed to produce satisfactory results.
DeputiesnounUS /ˈdepjətiz/
plural of “deputy” — someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading Public report had it that when the Chamber of Deputies lacked a quorum, it was customary to telephone to Mme. Annette's; and never had this measure, unparliamentary though it might be, failed to produce satisfactory results.
embroideriesnounUS /ɪmˈbrɔɪdəriz/
plural of “embroidery” — elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading At the very entrance one began to breathe an air of luxury; then one stepped into a world of silks, embroideries, gilt furniture, rich rugs, and heavy hangings.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading At the very entrance one began to breathe an air of luxury; then one stepped into a world of silks, embroideries, gilt furniture, rich rugs, and heavy hangings.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Mme. Annette's house, facing a well-known park, was the most aristocratic of its kind in all Buenos Aires.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Public report had it that when the Chamber of Deputies lacked a quorum, it was customary to telephone to Mme. Annette's; and never had this measure, unparliamentary though it might be, failed to produce satisfactory results.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading It was a resort of millionaires, prominent politicians, and representatives of the city's best families.
set up or found
From this reading At times half the cabinet was to be found there, not, of course, assembled in council.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading At the very entrance one began to breathe an air of luxury; then one stepped into a world of silks, embroideries, gilt furniture, rich rugs, and heavy hangings.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading At the very entrance one began to breathe an air of luxury; then one stepped into a world of silks, embroideries, gilt furniture, rich rugs, and heavy hangings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Public report had it that when the Chamber of Deputies lacked a quorum, it was customary to telephone to Mme. Annette's; and never had this measure, unparliamentary though it might be, failed to produce satisfactory results.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading At times half the cabinet was to be found there, not, of course, assembled in council.
hangingsnounUS /ˈhæŋɡɪŋz/
plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading At the very entrance one began to breathe an air of luxury; then one stepped into a world of silks, embroideries, gilt furniture, rich rugs, and heavy hangings.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading At the very entrance one began to breathe an air of luxury; then one stepped into a world of silks, embroideries, gilt furniture, rich rugs, and heavy hangings.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mme. Annette's house, facing a well-known park, was the most aristocratic of its kind in all Buenos Aires.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mme. Annette's house, facing a well-known park, was the most aristocratic of its kind in all Buenos Aires.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At the very entrance one began to breathe an air of luxury; then one stepped into a world of silks, embroideries, gilt furniture, rich rugs, and heavy hangings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a resort of millionaires, prominent politicians, and representatives of the city's best families.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Mme. Annette's house, facing a well-known park, was the most aristocratic of its kind in all Buenos Aires.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Mme. Annette's house, facing a well-known park, was the most aristocratic of its kind in all Buenos Aires.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading Public report had it that when the Chamber of Deputies lacked a quorum, it was customary to telephone to Mme. Annette's; and never had this measure, unparliamentary though it might be, failed to produce satisfactory results.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading At the very entrance one began to breathe an air of luxury; then one stepped into a world of silks, embroideries, gilt furniture, rich rugs, and heavy hangings.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Public report had it that when the Chamber of Deputies lacked a quorum, it was customary to telephone to Mme. Annette's; and never had this measure, unparliamentary though it might be, failed to produce satisfactory results.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Public report had it that when the Chamber of Deputies lacked a quorum, it was customary to telephone to Mme. Annette's; and never had this measure, unparliamentary though it might be, failed to produce satisfactory results.
millionairesnounUS /ˌmɪljəˈnerz/
plural of “millionaire” — a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading It was a resort of millionaires, prominent politicians, and representatives of the city's best families.
Mme
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From this reading Mme. Annette's house, facing a well-known park, was the most aristocratic of its kind in all Buenos Aires.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mme. Annette's house, facing a well-known park, was the most aristocratic of its kind in all Buenos Aires.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Public report had it that when the Chamber of Deputies lacked a quorum, it was customary to telephone to Mme. Annette's; and never had this measure, unparliamentary though it might be, failed to produce satisfactory results.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At times half the cabinet was to be found there, not, of course, assembled in council.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mme. Annette's house, facing a well-known park, was the most aristocratic of its kind in all Buenos Aires.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At the very entrance one began to breathe an air of luxury; then one stepped into a world of silks, embroideries, gilt furniture, rich rugs, and heavy hangings.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Mme. Annette's house, facing a well-known park, was the most aristocratic of its kind in all Buenos Aires.
politiciansnounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “politician” — a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading It was a resort of millionaires, prominent politicians, and representatives of the city's best families.
bring forth or yield
From this reading Public report had it that when the Chamber of Deputies lacked a quorum, it was customary to telephone to Mme. Annette's; and never had this measure, unparliamentary though it might be, failed to produce satisfactory results.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading It was a resort of millionaires, prominent politicians, and representatives of the city's best families.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Public report had it that when the Chamber of Deputies lacked a quorum, it was customary to telephone to Mme. Annette's; and never had this measure, unparliamentary though it might be, failed to produce satisfactory results.
quorumnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəm/
a gathering of the minimal number of members of an organization to conduct business
From this reading Public report had it that when the Chamber of Deputies lacked a quorum, it was customary to telephone to Mme. Annette's; and never had this measure, unparliamentary though it might be, failed to produce satisfactory results.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Public report had it that when the Chamber of Deputies lacked a quorum, it was customary to telephone to Mme. Annette's; and never had this measure, unparliamentary though it might be, failed to produce satisfactory results.
representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading It was a resort of millionaires, prominent politicians, and representatives of the city's best families.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading It was a resort of millionaires, prominent politicians, and representatives of the city's best families.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Public report had it that when the Chamber of Deputies lacked a quorum, it was customary to telephone to Mme. Annette's; and never had this measure, unparliamentary though it might be, failed to produce satisfactory results.
possessing material wealth
From this reading At the very entrance one began to breathe an air of luxury; then one stepped into a world of silks, embroideries, gilt furniture, rich rugs, and heavy hangings.
rugsnounUS /rʌɡz/
plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading At the very entrance one began to breathe an air of luxury; then one stepped into a world of silks, embroideries, gilt furniture, rich rugs, and heavy hangings.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading Public report had it that when the Chamber of Deputies lacked a quorum, it was customary to telephone to Mme. Annette's; and never had this measure, unparliamentary though it might be, failed to produce satisfactory results.
silksnounUS /sɪlks/
the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable
From this reading At the very entrance one began to breathe an air of luxury; then one stepped into a world of silks, embroideries, gilt furniture, rich rugs, and heavy hangings.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading At the very entrance one began to breathe an air of luxury; then one stepped into a world of silks, embroideries, gilt furniture, rich rugs, and heavy hangings.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading Public report had it that when the Chamber of Deputies lacked a quorum, it was customary to telephone to Mme. Annette's; and never had this measure, unparliamentary though it might be, failed to produce satisfactory results.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Public report had it that when the Chamber of Deputies lacked a quorum, it was customary to telephone to Mme. Annette's; and never had this measure, unparliamentary though it might be, failed to produce satisfactory results.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mme. Annette's house, facing a well-known park, was the most aristocratic of its kind in all Buenos Aires.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading At the very entrance one began to breathe an air of luxury; then one stepped into a world of silks, embroideries, gilt furniture, rich rugs, and heavy hangings.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At times half the cabinet was to be found there, not, of course, assembled in council.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Public report had it that when the Chamber of Deputies lacked a quorum, it was customary to telephone to Mme. Annette's; and never had this measure, unparliamentary though it might be, failed to produce satisfactory results.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Public report had it that when the Chamber of Deputies lacked a quorum, it was customary to telephone to Mme. Annette's; and never had this measure, unparliamentary though it might be, failed to produce satisfactory results.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At times half the cabinet was to be found there, not, of course, assembled in council.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At times half the cabinet was to be found there, not, of course, assembled in council.
unparliamentaryadjective
so rude and abusive as to be unsuitable for parliament
From this reading Public report had it that when the Chamber of Deputies lacked a quorum, it was customary to telephone to Mme. Annette's; and never had this measure, unparliamentary though it might be, failed to produce satisfactory results.
precisely as stated
From this reading At the very entrance one began to breathe an air of luxury; then one stepped into a world of silks, embroideries, gilt furniture, rich rugs, and heavy hangings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mme. Annette's house, facing a well-known park, was the most aristocratic of its kind in all Buenos Aires.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading Mme. Annette's house, facing a well-known park, was the most aristocratic of its kind in all Buenos Aires.
at the time that
From this reading Public report had it that when the Chamber of Deputies lacked a quorum, it was customary to telephone to Mme. Annette's; and never had this measure, unparliamentary though it might be, failed to produce satisfactory results.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading At the very entrance one began to breathe an air of luxury; then one stepped into a world of silks, embroideries, gilt furniture, rich rugs, and heavy hangings.
