used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The grand stand to which I was admitted was a little privileged republic.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The grand stand to which I was admitted was a little privileged republic.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I remember Thackeray's story of his asking some simple question of a royal or semi-royal personage whom he met in the courtyard of an hotel, which question his Highness did not answer, but called a subordinate to answer for him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I asked him, at last, if he were not So and So.
react verbally
From this reading I remember Thackeray's story of his asking some simple question of a royal or semi-royal personage whom he met in the courtyard of an hotel, which question his Highness did not answer, but called a subordinate to answer for him.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I asked him, at last, if he were not So and So.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading I remember Thackeray's story of his asking some simple question of a royal or semi-royal personage whom he met in the courtyard of an hotel, which question his Highness did not answer, but called a subordinate to answer for him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I asked him, at last, if he were not So and So.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had been talking some time with a tall, good-looking gentleman, whom I took for a nobleman to whom I had been introduced.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I remember Thackeray's story of his asking some simple question of a royal or semi-royal personage whom he met in the courtyard of an hotel, which question his Highness did not answer, but called a subordinate to answer for him.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I remember Thackeray's story of his asking some simple question of a royal or semi-royal personage whom he met in the courtyard of an hotel, which question his Highness did not answer, but called a subordinate to answer for him.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading I remember Thackeray's story of his asking some simple question of a royal or semi-royal personage whom he met in the courtyard of an hotel, which question his Highness did not answer, but called a subordinate to answer for him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I remember Thackeray's story of his asking some simple question of a royal or semi-royal personage whom he met in the courtyard of an hotel, which question his Highness did not answer, but called a subordinate to answer for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I remember Thackeray's story of his asking some simple question of a royal or semi-royal personage whom he met in the courtyard of an hotel, which question his Highness did not answer, but called a subordinate to answer for him.
a man of refinement
From this reading I had been talking some time with a tall, good-looking gentleman, whom I took for a nobleman to whom I had been introduced.
good-lookingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdlʊkɪŋ/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading I had been talking some time with a tall, good-looking gentleman, whom I took for a nobleman to whom I had been introduced.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The grand stand to which I was admitted was a little privileged republic.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had been talking some time with a tall, good-looking gentleman, whom I took for a nobleman to whom I had been introduced.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I remember Thackeray's story of his asking some simple question of a royal or semi-royal personage whom he met in the courtyard of an hotel, which question his Highness did not answer, but called a subordinate to answer for him.
HighnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading I remember Thackeray's story of his asking some simple question of a royal or semi-royal personage whom he met in the courtyard of an hotel, which question his Highness did not answer, but called a subordinate to answer for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I remember Thackeray's story of his asking some simple question of a royal or semi-royal personage whom he met in the courtyard of an hotel, which question his Highness did not answer, but called a subordinate to answer for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I remember Thackeray's story of his asking some simple question of a royal or semi-royal personage whom he met in the courtyard of an hotel, which question his Highness did not answer, but called a subordinate to answer for him.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading I remember Thackeray's story of his asking some simple question of a royal or semi-royal personage whom he met in the courtyard of an hotel, which question his Highness did not answer, but called a subordinate to answer for him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The grand stand to which I was admitted was a little privileged republic.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading Something led me to think I was mistaken in the identity of this gentleman.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I asked him, at last, if he were not So and So.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I remember Thackeray's story of his asking some simple question of a royal or semi-royal personage whom he met in the courtyard of an hotel, which question his Highness did not answer, but called a subordinate to answer for him.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading I had been talking some time with a tall, good-looking gentleman, whom I took for a nobleman to whom I had been introduced.
immediately past
From this reading I asked him, at last, if he were not So and So.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Something led me to think I was mistaken in the identity of this gentleman.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The grand stand to which I was admitted was a little privileged republic.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Something led me to think I was mistaken in the identity of this gentleman.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading I remember Thackeray's story of his asking some simple question of a royal or semi-royal personage whom he met in the courtyard of an hotel, which question his Highness did not answer, but called a subordinate to answer for him.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Something led me to think I was mistaken in the identity of this gentleman.
noblemannounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmən/
a titled peer of the realm
From this reading I had been talking some time with a tall, good-looking gentleman, whom I took for a nobleman to whom I had been introduced.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I remember Thackeray's story of his asking some simple question of a royal or semi-royal personage whom he met in the courtyard of an hotel, which question his Highness did not answer, but called a subordinate to answer for him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I remember Thackeray's story of his asking some simple question of a royal or semi-royal personage whom he met in the courtyard of an hotel, which question his Highness did not answer, but called a subordinate to answer for him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I remember Thackeray's story of his asking some simple question of a royal or semi-royal personage whom he met in the courtyard of an hotel, which question his Highness did not answer, but called a subordinate to answer for him.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading I remember Thackeray's story of his asking some simple question of a royal or semi-royal personage whom he met in the courtyard of an hotel, which question his Highness did not answer, but called a subordinate to answer for him.
privilegedadjectiveUS /ˈprɪvlədʒd/
blessed with privileges
From this reading The grand stand to which I was admitted was a little privileged republic.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading I remember Thackeray's story of his asking some simple question of a royal or semi-royal personage whom he met in the courtyard of an hotel, which question his Highness did not answer, but called a subordinate to answer for him.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember Thackeray's story of his asking some simple question of a royal or semi-royal personage whom he met in the courtyard of an hotel, which question his Highness did not answer, but called a subordinate to answer for him.
republicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading The grand stand to which I was admitted was a little privileged republic.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading I remember Thackeray's story of his asking some simple question of a royal or semi-royal personage whom he met in the courtyard of an hotel, which question his Highness did not answer, but called a subordinate to answer for him.
semi-royal
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From this reading I remember Thackeray's story of his asking some simple question of a royal or semi-royal personage whom he met in the courtyard of an hotel, which question his Highness did not answer, but called a subordinate to answer for him.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading I remember Thackeray's story of his asking some simple question of a royal or semi-royal personage whom he met in the courtyard of an hotel, which question his Highness did not answer, but called a subordinate to answer for him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I asked him, at last, if he were not So and So.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I remember Thackeray's story of his asking some simple question of a royal or semi-royal personage whom he met in the courtyard of an hotel, which question his Highness did not answer, but called a subordinate to answer for him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something led me to think I was mistaken in the identity of this gentleman.
be standing; be upright
From this reading The grand stand to which I was admitted was a little privileged republic.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I remember Thackeray's story of his asking some simple question of a royal or semi-royal personage whom he met in the courtyard of an hotel, which question his Highness did not answer, but called a subordinate to answer for him.
subordinateadjectiveUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/
lower in rank or importance
From this reading I remember Thackeray's story of his asking some simple question of a royal or semi-royal personage whom he met in the courtyard of an hotel, which question his Highness did not answer, but called a subordinate to answer for him.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading I had been talking some time with a tall, good-looking gentleman, whom I took for a nobleman to whom I had been introduced.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading I had been talking some time with a tall, good-looking gentleman, whom I took for a nobleman to whom I had been introduced.
Thackeray's
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From this reading I remember Thackeray's story of his asking some simple question of a royal or semi-royal personage whom he met in the courtyard of an hotel, which question his Highness did not answer, but called a subordinate to answer for him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The grand stand to which I was admitted was a little privileged republic.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Something led me to think I was mistaken in the identity of this gentleman.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Something led me to think I was mistaken in the identity of this gentleman.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I had been talking some time with a tall, good-looking gentleman, whom I took for a nobleman to whom I had been introduced.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The grand stand to which I was admitted was a little privileged republic.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I had been talking some time with a tall, good-looking gentleman, whom I took for a nobleman to whom I had been introduced.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The grand stand to which I was admitted was a little privileged republic.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I asked him, at last, if he were not So and So.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The grand stand to which I was admitted was a little privileged republic.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I remember Thackeray's story of his asking some simple question of a royal or semi-royal personage whom he met in the courtyard of an hotel, which question his Highness did not answer, but called a subordinate to answer for him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had been talking some time with a tall, good-looking gentleman, whom I took for a nobleman to whom I had been introduced.
