used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lady Orange always had a box for the big functions at the Albert Hall.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Lady Orange prided herself on her internationalism, and delighted to gather distinguished foreigners about her; members and attachés of minor embassies invariably graced her dinner parties.
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading She often referred to her attainments as "bi-lingual," and in effect she spoke French with a perfect Geneva accent.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading Lady Orange always had a box for the big functions at the Albert Hall.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Lady Orange always had a box for the big functions at the Albert Hall.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It gave her an opportunity of entertaining distinguished foreigners _de passage_ in London in a manner that was both original and expensive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was chic, it was right and it was convenient.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She often referred to her attainments as "bi-lingual," and in effect she spoke French with a perfect Geneva accent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lady Orange always had a box for the big functions at the Albert Hall.
attachés
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From this reading Lady Orange prided herself on her internationalism, and delighted to gather distinguished foreigners about her; members and attachés of minor embassies invariably graced her dinner parties.
attainments
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From this reading She often referred to her attainments as "bi-lingual," and in effect she spoke French with a perfect Geneva accent.
bi-lingual
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From this reading She often referred to her attainments as "bi-lingual," and in effect she spoke French with a perfect Geneva accent.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Lady Orange always had a box for the big functions at the Albert Hall.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It gave her an opportunity of entertaining distinguished foreigners _de passage_ in London in a manner that was both original and expensive.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Lady Orange always had a box for the big functions at the Albert Hall.
chicadjectiveUS /ʃiːk/
elegant and stylish
From this reading It was chic, it was right and it was convenient.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading It was chic, it was right and it was convenient.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading It gave her an opportunity of entertaining distinguished foreigners _de passage_ in London in a manner that was both original and expensive.
greatly pleased
From this reading Lady Orange prided herself on her internationalism, and delighted to gather distinguished foreigners about her; members and attachés of minor embassies invariably graced her dinner parties.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Lady Orange prided herself on her internationalism, and delighted to gather distinguished foreigners about her; members and attachés of minor embassies invariably graced her dinner parties.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading It gave her an opportunity of entertaining distinguished foreigners _de passage_ in London in a manner that was both original and expensive.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading She often referred to her attainments as "bi-lingual," and in effect she spoke French with a perfect Geneva accent.
embassiesnounUS /ˈembəsiz/
plural of “embassy” — a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading Lady Orange prided herself on her internationalism, and delighted to gather distinguished foreigners about her; members and attachés of minor embassies invariably graced her dinner parties.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading It gave her an opportunity of entertaining distinguished foreigners _de passage_ in London in a manner that was both original and expensive.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading It gave her an opportunity of entertaining distinguished foreigners _de passage_ in London in a manner that was both original and expensive.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lady Orange always had a box for the big functions at the Albert Hall.
foreignersnounUS /ˈfɔːrənərz/
plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading It gave her an opportunity of entertaining distinguished foreigners _de passage_ in London in a manner that was both original and expensive.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading She often referred to her attainments as "bi-lingual," and in effect she spoke French with a perfect Geneva accent.
functionsnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃənz/
plural of “function” — (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)
From this reading Lady Orange always had a box for the big functions at the Albert Hall.
assemble or get together
From this reading Lady Orange prided herself on her internationalism, and delighted to gather distinguished foreigners about her; members and attachés of minor embassies invariably graced her dinner parties.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It gave her an opportunity of entertaining distinguished foreigners _de passage_ in London in a manner that was both original and expensive.
GenevanounUS /dʒəˈniːvə/
a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations
From this reading She often referred to her attainments as "bi-lingual," and in effect she spoke French with a perfect Geneva accent.
gracedverbUS /ɡreɪst/
past form of “grace” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Lady Orange prided herself on her internationalism, and delighted to gather distinguished foreigners about her; members and attachés of minor embassies invariably graced her dinner parties.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lady Orange always had a box for the big functions at the Albert Hall.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Lady Orange always had a box for the big functions at the Albert Hall.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It gave her an opportunity of entertaining distinguished foreigners _de passage_ in London in a manner that was both original and expensive.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Lady Orange prided herself on her internationalism, and delighted to gather distinguished foreigners about her; members and attachés of minor embassies invariably graced her dinner parties.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It gave her an opportunity of entertaining distinguished foreigners _de passage_ in London in a manner that was both original and expensive.
internationalismnounUS /ɪntərˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/
the doctrine that nations should cooperate because their common interests are more important than their differences
From this reading Lady Orange prided herself on her internationalism, and delighted to gather distinguished foreigners about her; members and attachés of minor embassies invariably graced her dinner parties.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Lady Orange prided herself on her internationalism, and delighted to gather distinguished foreigners about her; members and attachés of minor embassies invariably graced her dinner parties.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was chic, it was right and it was convenient.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Orange always had a box for the big functions at the Albert Hall.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading It gave her an opportunity of entertaining distinguished foreigners _de passage_ in London in a manner that was both original and expensive.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It gave her an opportunity of entertaining distinguished foreigners _de passage_ in London in a manner that was both original and expensive.
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 Lady Orange prided herself on her internationalism, and delighted to gather distinguished foreigners about her; members and attachés of minor embassies invariably graced her dinner parties.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading Lady Orange prided herself on her internationalism, and delighted to gather distinguished foreigners about her; members and attachés of minor embassies invariably graced her dinner parties.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It gave her an opportunity of entertaining distinguished foreigners _de passage_ in London in a manner that was both original and expensive.
many times at short intervals
From this reading She often referred to her attainments as "bi-lingual," and in effect she spoke French with a perfect Geneva accent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lady Orange prided herself on her internationalism, and delighted to gather distinguished foreigners about her; members and attachés of minor embassies invariably graced her dinner parties.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It gave her an opportunity of entertaining distinguished foreigners _de passage_ in London in a manner that was both original and expensive.
OrangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading Lady Orange always had a box for the big functions at the Albert Hall.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading It gave her an opportunity of entertaining distinguished foreigners _de passage_ in London in a manner that was both original and expensive.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Lady Orange prided herself on her internationalism, and delighted to gather distinguished foreigners about her; members and attachés of minor embassies invariably graced her dinner parties.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading It gave her an opportunity of entertaining distinguished foreigners _de passage_ in London in a manner that was both original and expensive.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading She often referred to her attainments as "bi-lingual," and in effect she spoke French with a perfect Geneva accent.
pridedverbUS /ˈpraɪdɪd/
past form of “pride” — be proud of
From this reading Lady Orange prided herself on her internationalism, and delighted to gather distinguished foreigners about her; members and attachés of minor embassies invariably graced her dinner parties.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading She often referred to her attainments as "bi-lingual," and in effect she spoke French with a perfect Geneva accent.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was chic, it was right and it was convenient.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She often referred to her attainments as "bi-lingual," and in effect she spoke French with a perfect Geneva accent.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading She often referred to her attainments as "bi-lingual," and in effect she spoke French with a perfect Geneva accent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It gave her an opportunity of entertaining distinguished foreigners _de passage_ in London in a manner that was both original and expensive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lady Orange always had a box for the big functions at the Albert Hall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Orange prided herself on her internationalism, and delighted to gather distinguished foreigners about her; members and attachés of minor embassies invariably graced her dinner parties.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was chic, it was right and it was convenient.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She often referred to her attainments as "bi-lingual," and in effect she spoke French with a perfect Geneva accent.
