1877
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From this reading ANOTHER EUROPEAN TRIP In 1877 I went abroad with my daughter Maud, now Mrs. Elliott, and with her revisited England, France, and Italy.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In London we had the pleasure of being entertained by Lord Houghton, whom I had known, thirty or more years earlier, as a bachelor.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading ANOTHER EUROPEAN TRIP In 1877 I went abroad with my daughter Maud, now Mrs. Elliott, and with her revisited England, France, and Italy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANOTHER EUROPEAN TRIP In 1877 I went abroad with my daughter Maud, now Mrs. Elliott, and with her revisited England, France, and Italy.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER EUROPEAN TRIP In 1877 I went abroad with my daughter Maud, now Mrs. Elliott, and with her revisited England, France, and Italy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In London we had the pleasure of being entertained by Lord Houghton, whom I had known, thirty or more years earlier, as a bachelor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At a breakfast at his house I met Mr. Waddington, who was at that time very prominent in French politics.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading He was now the father of two attractive daughters, and of a son who later succeeded to his title.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading At one of Lord Houghton's receptions I witnessed the entrance of a rather awkward man, and was told that this was Mr. Irving, whose performance of Hamlet was then much talked of.
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading In London we had the pleasure of being entertained by Lord Houghton, whom I had known, thirty or more years earlier, as a bachelor.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In London we had the pleasure of being entertained by Lord Houghton, whom I had known, thirty or more years earlier, as a bachelor.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading At a breakfast at his house I met Mr. Waddington, who was at that time very prominent in French politics.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In London we had the pleasure of being entertained by Lord Houghton, whom I had known, thirty or more years earlier, as a bachelor.
a female human offspring
From this reading ANOTHER EUROPEAN TRIP In 1877 I went abroad with my daughter Maud, now Mrs. Elliott, and with her revisited England, France, and Italy.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading He was now the father of two attractive daughters, and of a son who later succeeded to his title.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading In London we had the pleasure of being entertained by Lord Houghton, whom I had known, thirty or more years earlier, as a bachelor.
Elliott
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From this reading ANOTHER EUROPEAN TRIP In 1877 I went abroad with my daughter Maud, now Mrs. Elliott, and with her revisited England, France, and Italy.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading ANOTHER EUROPEAN TRIP In 1877 I went abroad with my daughter Maud, now Mrs. Elliott, and with her revisited England, France, and Italy.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading In London we had the pleasure of being entertained by Lord Houghton, whom I had known, thirty or more years earlier, as a bachelor.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading At one of Lord Houghton's receptions I witnessed the entrance of a rather awkward man, and was told that this was Mr. Irving, whose performance of Hamlet was then much talked of.
EUROPEANnounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading ANOTHER EUROPEAN TRIP In 1877 I went abroad with my daughter Maud, now Mrs. Elliott, and with her revisited England, France, and Italy.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He was now the father of two attractive daughters, and of a son who later succeeded to his title.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading ANOTHER EUROPEAN TRIP In 1877 I went abroad with my daughter Maud, now Mrs. Elliott, and with her revisited England, France, and Italy.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading At a breakfast at his house I met Mr. Waddington, who was at that time very prominent in French politics.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In London we had the pleasure of being entertained by Lord Houghton, whom I had known, thirty or more years earlier, as a bachelor.
HamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading At one of Lord Houghton's receptions I witnessed the entrance of a rather awkward man, and was told that this was Mr. Irving, whose performance of Hamlet was then much talked of.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was now the father of two attractive daughters, and of a son who later succeeded to his title.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ANOTHER EUROPEAN TRIP In 1877 I went abroad with my daughter Maud, now Mrs. Elliott, and with her revisited England, France, and Italy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was now the father of two attractive daughters, and of a son who later succeeded to his title.
HoughtonnounUS /ˈhɔːtən/
United States publisher who founded a printing shop that became an important book publisher (1823-1895)
From this reading In London we had the pleasure of being entertained by Lord Houghton, whom I had known, thirty or more years earlier, as a bachelor.
Houghton'snounUS /ˈhɔːtənz/
possessive form of “houghton” — United States publisher who founded a printing shop that became an important book publisher (1823-1895)
From this reading At one of Lord Houghton's receptions I witnessed the entrance of a rather awkward man, and was told that this was Mr. Irving, whose performance of Hamlet was then much talked of.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At a breakfast at his house I met Mr. Waddington, who was at that time very prominent in French politics.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ANOTHER EUROPEAN TRIP In 1877 I went abroad with my daughter Maud, now Mrs. Elliott, and with her revisited England, France, and Italy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANOTHER EUROPEAN TRIP In 1877 I went abroad with my daughter Maud, now Mrs. Elliott, and with her revisited England, France, and Italy.
IrvingnounUS /ˈɜːrvɪŋ/
United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)
From this reading At one of Lord Houghton's receptions I witnessed the entrance of a rather awkward man, and was told that this was Mr. Irving, whose performance of Hamlet was then much talked of.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading ANOTHER EUROPEAN TRIP In 1877 I went abroad with my daughter Maud, now Mrs. Elliott, and with her revisited England, France, and Italy.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In London we had the pleasure of being entertained by Lord Houghton, whom I had known, thirty or more years earlier, as a bachelor.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He was now the father of two attractive daughters, and of a son who later succeeded to his title.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading In London we had the pleasure of being entertained by Lord Houghton, whom I had known, thirty or more years earlier, as a bachelor.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading In London we had the pleasure of being entertained by Lord Houghton, whom I had known, thirty or more years earlier, as a bachelor.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At one of Lord Houghton's receptions I witnessed the entrance of a rather awkward man, and was told that this was Mr. Irving, whose performance of Hamlet was then much talked of.
Maud
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From this reading ANOTHER EUROPEAN TRIP In 1877 I went abroad with my daughter Maud, now Mrs. Elliott, and with her revisited England, France, and Italy.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading At a breakfast at his house I met Mr. Waddington, who was at that time very prominent in French politics.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In London we had the pleasure of being entertained by Lord Houghton, whom I had known, thirty or more years earlier, as a bachelor.
a form of address for a man
From this reading At a breakfast at his house I met Mr. Waddington, who was at that time very prominent in French politics.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading ANOTHER EUROPEAN TRIP In 1877 I went abroad with my daughter Maud, now Mrs. Elliott, and with her revisited England, France, and Italy.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading At one of Lord Houghton's receptions I witnessed the entrance of a rather awkward man, and was told that this was Mr. Irving, whose performance of Hamlet was then much talked of.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ANOTHER EUROPEAN TRIP In 1877 I went abroad with my daughter Maud, now Mrs. Elliott, and with her revisited England, France, and Italy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading ANOTHER EUROPEAN TRIP In 1877 I went abroad with my daughter Maud, now Mrs. Elliott, and with her revisited England, France, and Italy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In London we had the pleasure of being entertained by Lord Houghton, whom I had known, thirty or more years earlier, as a bachelor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At one of Lord Houghton's receptions I witnessed the entrance of a rather awkward man, and was told that this was Mr. Irving, whose performance of Hamlet was then much talked of.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In London we had the pleasure of being entertained by Lord Houghton, whom I had known, thirty or more years earlier, as a bachelor.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading At one of Lord Houghton's receptions I witnessed the entrance of a rather awkward man, and was told that this was Mr. Irving, whose performance of Hamlet was then much talked of.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading In London we had the pleasure of being entertained by Lord Houghton, whom I had known, thirty or more years earlier, as a bachelor.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading At a breakfast at his house I met Mr. Waddington, who was at that time very prominent in French politics.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading At a breakfast at his house I met Mr. Waddington, who was at that time very prominent in French politics.
on the contrary
From this reading At one of Lord Houghton's receptions I witnessed the entrance of a rather awkward man, and was told that this was Mr. Irving, whose performance of Hamlet was then much talked of.
receptionsnounUS /rɪˈsepʃənz/
plural of “reception” — the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading At one of Lord Houghton's receptions I witnessed the entrance of a rather awkward man, and was told that this was Mr. Irving, whose performance of Hamlet was then much talked of.
revisitedverbUS /riˈvɪzətɪd/
past form of “revisit” — visit again
From this reading ANOTHER EUROPEAN TRIP In 1877 I went abroad with my daughter Maud, now Mrs. Elliott, and with her revisited England, France, and Italy.
a male human offspring
From this reading He was now the father of two attractive daughters, and of a son who later succeeded to his title.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He was now the father of two attractive daughters, and of a son who later succeeded to his title.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading At one of Lord Houghton's receptions I witnessed the entrance of a rather awkward man, and was told that this was Mr. Irving, whose performance of Hamlet was then much talked of.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At a breakfast at his house I met Mr. Waddington, who was at that time very prominent in French politics.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In London we had the pleasure of being entertained by Lord Houghton, whom I had known, thirty or more years earlier, as a bachelor.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading At one of Lord Houghton's receptions I witnessed the entrance of a rather awkward man, and was told that this was Mr. Irving, whose performance of Hamlet was then much talked of.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading In London we had the pleasure of being entertained by Lord Houghton, whom I had known, thirty or more years earlier, as a bachelor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At one of Lord Houghton's receptions I witnessed the entrance of a rather awkward man, and was told that this was Mr. Irving, whose performance of Hamlet was then much talked of.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At a breakfast at his house I met Mr. Waddington, who was at that time very prominent in French politics.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading He was now the father of two attractive daughters, and of a son who later succeeded to his title.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was now the father of two attractive daughters, and of a son who later succeeded to his title.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading At one of Lord Houghton's receptions I witnessed the entrance of a rather awkward man, and was told that this was Mr. Irving, whose performance of Hamlet was then much talked of.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading ANOTHER EUROPEAN TRIP In 1877 I went abroad with my daughter Maud, now Mrs. Elliott, and with her revisited England, France, and Italy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He was now the father of two attractive daughters, and of a son who later succeeded to his title.
precisely as stated
From this reading At a breakfast at his house I met Mr. Waddington, who was at that time very prominent in French politics.
Waddington
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From this reading At a breakfast at his house I met Mr. Waddington, who was at that time very prominent in French politics.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was now the father of two attractive daughters, and of a son who later succeeded to his title.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In London we had the pleasure of being entertained by Lord Houghton, whom I had known, thirty or more years earlier, as a bachelor.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ANOTHER EUROPEAN TRIP In 1877 I went abroad with my daughter Maud, now Mrs. Elliott, and with her revisited England, France, and Italy.
which person or people
From this reading He was now the father of two attractive daughters, and of a son who later succeeded to his title.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In London we had the pleasure of being entertained by Lord Houghton, whom I had known, thirty or more years earlier, as a bachelor.
belonging to which person
From this reading At one of Lord Houghton's receptions I witnessed the entrance of a rather awkward man, and was told that this was Mr. Irving, whose performance of Hamlet was then much talked of.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ANOTHER EUROPEAN TRIP In 1877 I went abroad with my daughter Maud, now Mrs. Elliott, and with her revisited England, France, and Italy.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading At one of Lord Houghton's receptions I witnessed the entrance of a rather awkward man, and was told that this was Mr. Irving, whose performance of Hamlet was then much talked of.
a late time of life
From this reading In London we had the pleasure of being entertained by Lord Houghton, whom I had known, thirty or more years earlier, as a bachelor.
