used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
(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 She was a student of social nuances--say rather, a master in this subtle art, and she proceeded with her plans with all the calm assurance of a field marshal with a dozen successful campaigns behind him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was a student of social nuances--say rather, a master in this subtle art, and she proceeded with her plans with all the calm assurance of a field marshal with a dozen successful campaigns behind him.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading She was a student of social nuances--say rather, a master in this subtle art, and she proceeded with her plans with all the calm assurance of a field marshal with a dozen successful campaigns behind him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading She was a student of social nuances--say rather, a master in this subtle art, and she proceeded with her plans with all the calm assurance of a field marshal with a dozen successful campaigns behind him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading With a high European nobleman to introduce, she had no intention of having the protagonist in the evening's function overshadowed by his background.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading THE BALL BEGINS Mrs. Wellington's genius for organization was never better exemplified than next day, when preparations for the ball set for the night, began.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was to be no splurge.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE BALL BEGINS Mrs. Wellington's genius for organization was never better exemplified than next day, when preparations for the ball set for the night, began.
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading THE BALL BEGINS Mrs. Wellington's genius for organization was never better exemplified than next day, when preparations for the ball set for the night, began.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading She was a student of social nuances--say rather, a master in this subtle art, and she proceeded with her plans with all the calm assurance of a field marshal with a dozen successful campaigns behind him.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
(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 THE BALL BEGINS Mrs. Wellington's genius for organization was never better exemplified than next day, when preparations for the ball set for the night, began.
the act of breaking something
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With a high European nobleman to introduce, she had no intention of having the protagonist in the evening's function overshadowed by his background.
make calm or still
From this reading She was a student of social nuances--say rather, a master in this subtle art, and she proceeded with her plans with all the calm assurance of a field marshal with a dozen successful campaigns behind him.
campaignsnounUS /kæmˈpeɪnz/
plural of “campaign” — a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading She was a student of social nuances--say rather, a master in this subtle art, and she proceeded with her plans with all the calm assurance of a field marshal with a dozen successful campaigns behind him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE BALL BEGINS Mrs. Wellington's genius for organization was never better exemplified than next day, when preparations for the ball set for the night, began.
demonstrationsnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “demonstration” — a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading She was a student of social nuances--say rather, a master in this subtle art, and she proceeded with her plans with all the calm assurance of a field marshal with a dozen successful campaigns behind him.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading With a high European nobleman to introduce, she had no intention of having the protagonist in the evening's function overshadowed by his background.
evening'snounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading With a high European nobleman to introduce, she had no intention of having the protagonist in the evening's function overshadowed by his background.
exemplifiedverbUS /ɪɡˈzempləfaɪd/
inflected form of “exemplify” — be characteristic of
From this reading THE BALL BEGINS Mrs. Wellington's genius for organization was never better exemplified than next day, when preparations for the ball set for the night, began.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
featnounUS /fiːt/
a notable achievement
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading She was a student of social nuances--say rather, a master in this subtle art, and she proceeded with her plans with all the calm assurance of a field marshal with a dozen successful campaigns behind him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BALL BEGINS Mrs. Wellington's genius for organization was never better exemplified than next day, when preparations for the ball set for the night, began.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(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 With a high European nobleman to introduce, she had no intention of having the protagonist in the evening's function overshadowed by his background.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading THE BALL BEGINS Mrs. Wellington's genius for organization was never better exemplified than next day, when preparations for the ball set for the night, began.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With a high European nobleman to introduce, she had no intention of having the protagonist in the evening's function overshadowed by his background.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading With a high European nobleman to introduce, she had no intention of having the protagonist in the evening's function overshadowed by his background.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading With a high European nobleman to introduce, she had no intention of having the protagonist in the evening's function overshadowed by his background.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was a student of social nuances--say rather, a master in this subtle art, and she proceeded with her plans with all the calm assurance of a field marshal with a dozen successful campaigns behind him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With a high European nobleman to introduce, she had no intention of having the protagonist in the evening's function overshadowed by his background.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading With a high European nobleman to introduce, she had no intention of having the protagonist in the evening's function overshadowed by his background.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading With a high European nobleman to introduce, she had no intention of having the protagonist in the evening's function overshadowed by his background.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
marshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading She was a student of social nuances--say rather, a master in this subtle art, and she proceeded with her plans with all the calm assurance of a field marshal with a dozen successful campaigns behind him.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading She was a student of social nuances--say rather, a master in this subtle art, and she proceeded with her plans with all the calm assurance of a field marshal with a dozen successful campaigns behind him.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
and nothing more
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE BALL BEGINS Mrs. Wellington's genius for organization was never better exemplified than next day, when preparations for the ball set for the night, began.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE BALL BEGINS Mrs. Wellington's genius for organization was never better exemplified than next day, when preparations for the ball set for the night, began.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE BALL BEGINS Mrs. Wellington's genius for organization was never better exemplified than next day, when preparations for the ball set for the night, began.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE BALL BEGINS Mrs. Wellington's genius for organization was never better exemplified than next day, when preparations for the ball set for the night, began.
not any; not one
From this reading There was to be no splurge.
noblemannounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmən/
a titled peer of the realm
From this reading With a high European nobleman to introduce, she had no intention of having the protagonist in the evening's function overshadowed by his background.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
nuancesnounUS /ˈnuːɑːnsɪz/
plural of “nuance” — a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
From this reading She was a student of social nuances--say rather, a master in this subtle art, and she proceeded with her plans with all the calm assurance of a field marshal with a dozen successful campaigns behind him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading THE BALL BEGINS Mrs. Wellington's genius for organization was never better exemplified than next day, when preparations for the ball set for the night, began.
outsetnounUS /ˈaʊtset/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
overshadowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊd/
past form of “overshadow” — be greater in significance than
From this reading With a high European nobleman to introduce, she had no intention of having the protagonist in the evening's function overshadowed by his background.
overshadowingverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈʃædoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “overshadow” — be greater in significance than
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading She was a student of social nuances--say rather, a master in this subtle art, and she proceeded with her plans with all the calm assurance of a field marshal with a dozen successful campaigns behind him.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading THE BALL BEGINS Mrs. Wellington's genius for organization was never better exemplified than next day, when preparations for the ball set for the night, began.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading She was a student of social nuances--say rather, a master in this subtle art, and she proceeded with her plans with all the calm assurance of a field marshal with a dozen successful campaigns behind him.
protagonistnounUS /proʊˈtæɡənəst/
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading With a high European nobleman to introduce, she had no intention of having the protagonist in the evening's function overshadowed by his background.
on the contrary
From this reading She was a student of social nuances--say rather, a master in this subtle art, and she proceeded with her plans with all the calm assurance of a field marshal with a dozen successful campaigns behind him.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
express in words
From this reading She was a student of social nuances--say rather, a master in this subtle art, and she proceeded with her plans with all the calm assurance of a field marshal with a dozen successful campaigns behind him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE BALL BEGINS Mrs. Wellington's genius for organization was never better exemplified than next day, when preparations for the ball set for the night, began.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading She was a student of social nuances--say rather, a master in this subtle art, and she proceeded with her plans with all the calm assurance of a field marshal with a dozen successful campaigns behind him.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
splurgenounUS /splɜːrdʒ/
an ostentatious display (of effort or extravagance etc.)
From this reading There was to be no splurge.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading She was a student of social nuances--say rather, a master in this subtle art, and she proceeded with her plans with all the calm assurance of a field marshal with a dozen successful campaigns behind him.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading She was a student of social nuances--say rather, a master in this subtle art, and she proceeded with her plans with all the calm assurance of a field marshal with a dozen successful campaigns behind him.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading She was a student of social nuances--say rather, a master in this subtle art, and she proceeded with her plans with all the calm assurance of a field marshal with a dozen successful campaigns behind him.
supremacynounUS /səˈpreməsi/
power to dominate or defeat
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE BALL BEGINS Mrs. Wellington's genius for organization was never better exemplified than next day, when preparations for the ball set for the night, began.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BALL BEGINS Mrs. Wellington's genius for organization was never better exemplified than next day, when preparations for the ball set for the night, began.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was to be no splurge.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was to be no splurge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BALL BEGINS Mrs. Wellington's genius for organization was never better exemplified than next day, when preparations for the ball set for the night, began.
Wellington'snounUS /ˈwelɪŋtənz/
possessive form of “wellington” — British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
From this reading THE BALL BEGINS Mrs. Wellington's genius for organization was never better exemplified than next day, when preparations for the ball set for the night, began.
at the time that
From this reading THE BALL BEGINS Mrs. Wellington's genius for organization was never better exemplified than next day, when preparations for the ball set for the night, began.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a high European nobleman to introduce, she had no intention of having the protagonist in the evening's function overshadowed by his background.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At the outset it was perfectly apparent that she was not bent on breaking records--which feat, as a matter of fact, would merely have been overshadowing her best previous demonstrations of supremacy in things of this sort.
