used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Paris was full to excess, and of a better description of English than those who usually overflow that reservoir of the world.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading I lost no time in presenting my letters of introduction, and they were as quickly acknowledged by invitations to balls and dinners.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading My first engagement was to dine with Lord and Lady Bennington, who were among the very few English intimate in the best French houses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I lost no time in presenting my letters of introduction, and they were as quickly acknowledged by invitations to balls and dinners.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I lost no time in presenting my letters of introduction, and they were as quickly acknowledged by invitations to balls and dinners.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading I lost no time in presenting my letters of introduction, and they were as quickly acknowledged by invitations to balls and dinners.
BenningtonnounUS /ˈbenɪŋtən/
a town in southwestern Vermont
From this reading My first engagement was to dine with Lord and Lady Bennington, who were among the very few English intimate in the best French houses.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading My first engagement was to dine with Lord and Lady Bennington, who were among the very few English intimate in the best French houses.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Paris was full to excess, and of a better description of English than those who usually overflow that reservoir of the world.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading Seest thou how gayly my young maister goes?--Bishop Hall's Satires.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I lost no time in presenting my letters of introduction, and they were as quickly acknowledged by invitations to balls and dinners.
croit
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From this reading Qui vit sans folie, n'est pas si sage qu'il croit.--La Rochefoucault.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Paris was full to excess, and of a better description of English than those who usually overflow that reservoir of the world.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading My first engagement was to dine with Lord and Lady Bennington, who were among the very few English intimate in the best French houses.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading I lost no time in presenting my letters of introduction, and they were as quickly acknowledged by invitations to balls and dinners.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading My first engagement was to dine with Lord and Lady Bennington, who were among the very few English intimate in the best French houses.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Paris was full to excess, and of a better description of English than those who usually overflow that reservoir of the world.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading Paris was full to excess, and of a better description of English than those who usually overflow that reservoir of the world.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading My first engagement was to dine with Lord and Lady Bennington, who were among the very few English intimate in the best French houses.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading My first engagement was to dine with Lord and Lady Bennington, who were among the very few English intimate in the best French houses.
folienoun
(psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness
From this reading Qui vit sans folie, n'est pas si sage qu'il croit.--La Rochefoucault.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading My first engagement was to dine with Lord and Lady Bennington, who were among the very few English intimate in the best French houses.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Paris was full to excess, and of a better description of English than those who usually overflow that reservoir of the world.
gaylyadverb
in a joyous manner
From this reading Seest thou how gayly my young maister goes?--Bishop Hall's Satires.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Seest thou how gayly my young maister goes?--Bishop Hall's Satires.
Hall'snounUS /hɔːlz/
possessive form of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Seest thou how gayly my young maister goes?--Bishop Hall's Satires.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading My first engagement was to dine with Lord and Lady Bennington, who were among the very few English intimate in the best French houses.
how
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From this reading Seest thou how gayly my young maister goes?--Bishop Hall's Satires.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I lost no time in presenting my letters of introduction, and they were as quickly acknowledged by invitations to balls and dinners.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I lost no time in presenting my letters of introduction, and they were as quickly acknowledged by invitations to balls and dinners.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading My first engagement was to dine with Lord and Lady Bennington, who were among the very few English intimate in the best French houses.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading I lost no time in presenting my letters of introduction, and they were as quickly acknowledged by invitations to balls and dinners.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading I lost no time in presenting my letters of introduction, and they were as quickly acknowledged by invitations to balls and dinners.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Qui vit sans folie, n'est pas si sage qu'il croit.--La Rochefoucault.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading My first engagement was to dine with Lord and Lady Bennington, who were among the very few English intimate in the best French houses.
the literary culture
From this reading I lost no time in presenting my letters of introduction, and they were as quickly acknowledged by invitations to balls and dinners.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading My first engagement was to dine with Lord and Lady Bennington, who were among the very few English intimate in the best French houses.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading I lost no time in presenting my letters of introduction, and they were as quickly acknowledged by invitations to balls and dinners.
maister
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From this reading Seest thou how gayly my young maister goes?--Bishop Hall's Satires.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Seest thou how gayly my young maister goes?--Bishop Hall's Satires.
n'est
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From this reading Qui vit sans folie, n'est pas si sage qu'il croit.--La Rochefoucault.
not any; not one
From this reading I lost no time in presenting my letters of introduction, and they were as quickly acknowledged by invitations to balls and dinners.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I lost no time in presenting my letters of introduction, and they were as quickly acknowledged by invitations to balls and dinners.
overflownounUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊ/
a large flow
From this reading Paris was full to excess, and of a better description of English than those who usually overflow that reservoir of the world.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Paris was full to excess, and of a better description of English than those who usually overflow that reservoir of the world.
pasnounUS /pɑːz/
(ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)
From this reading Qui vit sans folie, n'est pas si sage qu'il croit.--La Rochefoucault.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I lost no time in presenting my letters of introduction, and they were as quickly acknowledged by invitations to balls and dinners.
qu'il
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From this reading Qui vit sans folie, n'est pas si sage qu'il croit.--La Rochefoucault.
Qui
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From this reading Qui vit sans folie, n'est pas si sage qu'il croit.--La Rochefoucault.
with speed
From this reading I lost no time in presenting my letters of introduction, and they were as quickly acknowledged by invitations to balls and dinners.
reservoirnounUS /ˈrezəvwɑːr/
a large or extra supply of something
From this reading Paris was full to excess, and of a better description of English than those who usually overflow that reservoir of the world.
Rochefoucault
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Qui vit sans folie, n'est pas si sage qu'il croit.--La Rochefoucault.
sagenounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading Qui vit sans folie, n'est pas si sage qu'il croit.--La Rochefoucault.
sans
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From this reading Qui vit sans folie, n'est pas si sage qu'il croit.--La Rochefoucault.
SatiresnounUS /ˈsætaɪərz/
plural of “satire” — witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading Seest thou how gayly my young maister goes?--Bishop Hall's Satires.
Seest
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From this reading Seest thou how gayly my young maister goes?--Bishop Hall's Satires.
sinounUS /siː/
a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay and feldspar and granite and quartz and sand; used as a semiconductor in transistors
From this reading Qui vit sans folie, n'est pas si sage qu'il croit.--La Rochefoucault.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Paris was full to excess, and of a better description of English than those who usually overflow that reservoir of the world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Paris was full to excess, and of a better description of English than those who usually overflow that reservoir of the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Paris was full to excess, and of a better description of English than those who usually overflow that reservoir of the world.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I lost no time in presenting my letters of introduction, and they were as quickly acknowledged by invitations to balls and dinners.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Paris was full to excess, and of a better description of English than those who usually overflow that reservoir of the world.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Seest thou how gayly my young maister goes?--Bishop Hall's Satires.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I lost no time in presenting my letters of introduction, and they were as quickly acknowledged by invitations to balls and dinners.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I lost no time in presenting my letters of introduction, and they were as quickly acknowledged by invitations to balls and dinners.
under normal conditions
From this reading Paris was full to excess, and of a better description of English than those who usually overflow that reservoir of the world.
precisely as stated
From this reading My first engagement was to dine with Lord and Lady Bennington, who were among the very few English intimate in the best French houses.
vit
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From this reading Qui vit sans folie, n'est pas si sage qu'il croit.--La Rochefoucault.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Paris was full to excess, and of a better description of English than those who usually overflow that reservoir of the world.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I lost no time in presenting my letters of introduction, and they were as quickly acknowledged by invitations to balls and dinners.
which person or people
From this reading Paris was full to excess, and of a better description of English than those who usually overflow that reservoir of the world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My first engagement was to dine with Lord and Lady Bennington, who were among the very few English intimate in the best French houses.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Paris was full to excess, and of a better description of English than those who usually overflow that reservoir of the world.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Seest thou how gayly my young maister goes?--Bishop Hall's Satires.
