used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A CHARMING MAN.”
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading The strange gentleman from London talked so well, and was so quietly amusing, that the old man had to turn away at times to hide the smile forbidden to a well-bred servant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thomas, waiting that evening on the dinner-party, beamed as he directed his subordinates, so joyful was he to see the old light of happiness and gaiety on his young mistress’ face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thomas, waiting that evening on the dinner-party, beamed as he directed his subordinates, so joyful was he to see the old light of happiness and gaiety on his young mistress’ face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The strange gentleman from London talked so well, and was so quietly amusing, that the old man had to turn away at times to hide the smile forbidden to a well-bred servant.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The strange gentleman from London talked so well, and was so quietly amusing, that the old man had to turn away at times to hide the smile forbidden to a well-bred servant.
beamedverbUS /biːmd/
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading Thomas, waiting that evening on the dinner-party, beamed as he directed his subordinates, so joyful was he to see the old light of happiness and gaiety on his young mistress’ face.
BurgundynounUS /ˈbɜːrɡəndi/
a former province of eastern France that is famous for its wines
From this reading But he showed his gratification by pressing on Mr. Wray Sir Gaspard’s priceless Burgundy, which by degrees warmed that individual to the heart, so that important things seemed curiously less important, even to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he showed his gratification by pressing on Mr. Wray Sir Gaspard’s priceless Burgundy, which by degrees warmed that individual to the heart, so that important things seemed curiously less important, even to him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But he showed his gratification by pressing on Mr. Wray Sir Gaspard’s priceless Burgundy, which by degrees warmed that individual to the heart, so that important things seemed curiously less important, even to him.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading “A CHARMING MAN.”
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading But he showed his gratification by pressing on Mr. Wray Sir Gaspard’s priceless Burgundy, which by degrees warmed that individual to the heart, so that important things seemed curiously less important, even to him.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading But he showed his gratification by pressing on Mr. Wray Sir Gaspard’s priceless Burgundy, which by degrees warmed that individual to the heart, so that important things seemed curiously less important, even to him.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Ismay surveyed the party from a different point of view.
dinner-party
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From this reading Thomas, waiting that evening on the dinner-party, beamed as he directed his subordinates, so joyful was he to see the old light of happiness and gaiety on his young mistress’ face.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Thomas, waiting that evening on the dinner-party, beamed as he directed his subordinates, so joyful was he to see the old light of happiness and gaiety on his young mistress’ face.
divisible by two
From this reading But he showed his gratification by pressing on Mr. Wray Sir Gaspard’s priceless Burgundy, which by degrees warmed that individual to the heart, so that important things seemed curiously less important, even to him.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Thomas, waiting that evening on the dinner-party, beamed as he directed his subordinates, so joyful was he to see the old light of happiness and gaiety on his young mistress’ face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Thomas, waiting that evening on the dinner-party, beamed as he directed his subordinates, so joyful was he to see the old light of happiness and gaiety on his young mistress’ face.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading The strange gentleman from London talked so well, and was so quietly amusing, that the old man had to turn away at times to hide the smile forbidden to a well-bred servant.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The strange gentleman from London talked so well, and was so quietly amusing, that the old man had to turn away at times to hide the smile forbidden to a well-bred servant.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading Thomas, waiting that evening on the dinner-party, beamed as he directed his subordinates, so joyful was he to see the old light of happiness and gaiety on his young mistress’ face.
Gaspard's
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From this reading But he showed his gratification by pressing on Mr. Wray Sir Gaspard’s priceless Burgundy, which by degrees warmed that individual to the heart, so that important things seemed curiously less important, even to him.
a man of refinement
From this reading The strange gentleman from London talked so well, and was so quietly amusing, that the old man had to turn away at times to hide the smile forbidden to a well-bred servant.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading But he showed his gratification by pressing on Mr. Wray Sir Gaspard’s priceless Burgundy, which by degrees warmed that individual to the heart, so that important things seemed curiously less important, even to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The strange gentleman from London talked so well, and was so quietly amusing, that the old man had to turn away at times to hide the smile forbidden to a well-bred servant.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Thomas, waiting that evening on the dinner-party, beamed as he directed his subordinates, so joyful was he to see the old light of happiness and gaiety on his young mistress’ face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thomas, waiting that evening on the dinner-party, beamed as he directed his subordinates, so joyful was he to see the old light of happiness and gaiety on his young mistress’ face.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But he showed his gratification by pressing on Mr. Wray Sir Gaspard’s priceless Burgundy, which by degrees warmed that individual to the heart, so that important things seemed curiously less important, even to him.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The strange gentleman from London talked so well, and was so quietly amusing, that the old man had to turn away at times to hide the smile forbidden to a well-bred servant.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But he showed his gratification by pressing on Mr. Wray Sir Gaspard’s priceless Burgundy, which by degrees warmed that individual to the heart, so that important things seemed curiously less important, even to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thomas, waiting that evening on the dinner-party, beamed as he directed his subordinates, so joyful was he to see the old light of happiness and gaiety on his young mistress’ face.
of great significance or value
From this reading But he showed his gratification by pressing on Mr. Wray Sir Gaspard’s priceless Burgundy, which by degrees warmed that individual to the heart, so that important things seemed curiously less important, even to him.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading But he showed his gratification by pressing on Mr. Wray Sir Gaspard’s priceless Burgundy, which by degrees warmed that individual to the heart, so that important things seemed curiously less important, even to him.
Ismay
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From this reading Ismay surveyed the party from a different point of view.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading Thomas, waiting that evening on the dinner-party, beamed as he directed his subordinates, so joyful was he to see the old light of happiness and gaiety on his young mistress’ face.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But he showed his gratification by pressing on Mr. Wray Sir Gaspard’s priceless Burgundy, which by degrees warmed that individual to the heart, so that important things seemed curiously less important, even to him.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Thomas, waiting that evening on the dinner-party, beamed as he directed his subordinates, so joyful was he to see the old light of happiness and gaiety on his young mistress’ face.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The strange gentleman from London talked so well, and was so quietly amusing, that the old man had to turn away at times to hide the smile forbidden to a well-bred servant.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “A CHARMING MAN.”
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Thomas, waiting that evening on the dinner-party, beamed as he directed his subordinates, so joyful was he to see the old light of happiness and gaiety on his young mistress’ face.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But he showed his gratification by pressing on Mr. Wray Sir Gaspard’s priceless Burgundy, which by degrees warmed that individual to the heart, so that important things seemed curiously less important, even to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thomas, waiting that evening on the dinner-party, beamed as he directed his subordinates, so joyful was he to see the old light of happiness and gaiety on his young mistress’ face.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Thomas, waiting that evening on the dinner-party, beamed as he directed his subordinates, so joyful was he to see the old light of happiness and gaiety on his young mistress’ face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thomas, waiting that evening on the dinner-party, beamed as he directed his subordinates, so joyful was he to see the old light of happiness and gaiety on his young mistress’ face.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Ismay surveyed the party from a different point of view.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Ismay surveyed the party from a different point of view.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading But he showed his gratification by pressing on Mr. Wray Sir Gaspard’s priceless Burgundy, which by degrees warmed that individual to the heart, so that important things seemed curiously less important, even to him.
pricelessadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪsləs/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading But he showed his gratification by pressing on Mr. Wray Sir Gaspard’s priceless Burgundy, which by degrees warmed that individual to the heart, so that important things seemed curiously less important, even to him.
with low volume
From this reading The strange gentleman from London talked so well, and was so quietly amusing, that the old man had to turn away at times to hide the smile forbidden to a well-bred servant.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Thomas, waiting that evening on the dinner-party, beamed as he directed his subordinates, so joyful was he to see the old light of happiness and gaiety on his young mistress’ face.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But he showed his gratification by pressing on Mr. Wray Sir Gaspard’s priceless Burgundy, which by degrees warmed that individual to the heart, so that important things seemed curiously less important, even to him.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The strange gentleman from London talked so well, and was so quietly amusing, that the old man had to turn away at times to hide the smile forbidden to a well-bred servant.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But he showed his gratification by pressing on Mr. Wray Sir Gaspard’s priceless Burgundy, which by degrees warmed that individual to the heart, so that important things seemed curiously less important, even to him.
term of address for a man
From this reading But he showed his gratification by pressing on Mr. Wray Sir Gaspard’s priceless Burgundy, which by degrees warmed that individual to the heart, so that important things seemed curiously less important, even to him.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The strange gentleman from London talked so well, and was so quietly amusing, that the old man had to turn away at times to hide the smile forbidden to a well-bred servant.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Thomas, waiting that evening on the dinner-party, beamed as he directed his subordinates, so joyful was he to see the old light of happiness and gaiety on his young mistress’ face.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The strange gentleman from London talked so well, and was so quietly amusing, that the old man had to turn away at times to hide the smile forbidden to a well-bred servant.
subordinatesnounUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪts/
plural of “subordinate” — an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
From this reading Thomas, waiting that evening on the dinner-party, beamed as he directed his subordinates, so joyful was he to see the old light of happiness and gaiety on his young mistress’ face.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading Ismay surveyed the party from a different point of view.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The strange gentleman from London talked so well, and was so quietly amusing, that the old man had to turn away at times to hide the smile forbidden to a well-bred servant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thomas, waiting that evening on the dinner-party, beamed as he directed his subordinates, so joyful was he to see the old light of happiness and gaiety on his young mistress’ face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thomas, waiting that evening on the dinner-party, beamed as he directed his subordinates, so joyful was he to see the old light of happiness and gaiety on his young mistress’ face.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But he showed his gratification by pressing on Mr. Wray Sir Gaspard’s priceless Burgundy, which by degrees warmed that individual to the heart, so that important things seemed curiously less important, even to him.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Thomas, waiting that evening on the dinner-party, beamed as he directed his subordinates, so joyful was he to see the old light of happiness and gaiety on his young mistress’ face.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The strange gentleman from London talked so well, and was so quietly amusing, that the old man had to turn away at times to hide the smile forbidden to a well-bred servant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thomas, waiting that evening on the dinner-party, beamed as he directed his subordinates, so joyful was he to see the old light of happiness and gaiety on his young mistress’ face.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The strange gentleman from London talked so well, and was so quietly amusing, that the old man had to turn away at times to hide the smile forbidden to a well-bred servant.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Ismay surveyed the party from a different point of view.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Thomas, waiting that evening on the dinner-party, beamed as he directed his subordinates, so joyful was he to see the old light of happiness and gaiety on his young mistress’ face.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading But he showed his gratification by pressing on Mr. Wray Sir Gaspard’s priceless Burgundy, which by degrees warmed that individual to the heart, so that important things seemed curiously less important, even to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thomas, waiting that evening on the dinner-party, beamed as he directed his subordinates, so joyful was he to see the old light of happiness and gaiety on his young mistress’ face.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The strange gentleman from London talked so well, and was so quietly amusing, that the old man had to turn away at times to hide the smile forbidden to a well-bred servant.
well-bredadjective
of good upbringing
From this reading The strange gentleman from London talked so well, and was so quietly amusing, that the old man had to turn away at times to hide the smile forbidden to a well-bred servant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But he showed his gratification by pressing on Mr. Wray Sir Gaspard’s priceless Burgundy, which by degrees warmed that individual to the heart, so that important things seemed curiously less important, even to him.
Wray
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From this reading But he showed his gratification by pressing on Mr. Wray Sir Gaspard’s priceless Burgundy, which by degrees warmed that individual to the heart, so that important things seemed curiously less important, even to him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Thomas, waiting that evening on the dinner-party, beamed as he directed his subordinates, so joyful was he to see the old light of happiness and gaiety on his young mistress’ face.
