used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading More festooning of fringed scarfs, gilt chairs, and a glass curio cabinet crammed with knickknacks.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading It was at this controversial gathering of young people at the home of Flora Kemble that Lilly met, for the first time, Albert Penny.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Kemble home lent itself gracefully to occasions of this kind, the parlor and reception hall opening into one, and the impending refreshments in the dining room shut off with folding doors.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Dutch as sauerkraut," was Mrs. Becker's indictment; and Flora Kemble came under the gaucherie of the impeachment, too.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was at this controversial gathering of young people at the home of Flora Kemble that Lilly met, for the first time, Albert Penny.
Becker's
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From this reading "Dutch as sauerkraut," was Mrs. Becker's indictment; and Flora Kemble came under the gaucherie of the impeachment, too.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading More festooning of fringed scarfs, gilt chairs, and a glass curio cabinet crammed with knickknacks.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Dutch as sauerkraut," was Mrs. Becker's indictment; and Flora Kemble came under the gaucherie of the impeachment, too.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading More festooning of fringed scarfs, gilt chairs, and a glass curio cabinet crammed with knickknacks.
controversialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈvɜːrʃəl/
marked by or capable of arousing controversy
From this reading It was at this controversial gathering of young people at the home of Flora Kemble that Lilly met, for the first time, Albert Penny.
crammedverbUS /kræmd/
inflected form of “cram” — crowd or pack to capacity
From this reading More festooning of fringed scarfs, gilt chairs, and a glass curio cabinet crammed with knickknacks.
curionounUS /ˈkjʊrioʊ/
something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting
From this reading More festooning of fringed scarfs, gilt chairs, and a glass curio cabinet crammed with knickknacks.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading The Kemble home lent itself gracefully to occasions of this kind, the parlor and reception hall opening into one, and the impending refreshments in the dining room shut off with folding doors.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The Kemble home lent itself gracefully to occasions of this kind, the parlor and reception hall opening into one, and the impending refreshments in the dining room shut off with folding doors.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading "Dutch as sauerkraut," was Mrs. Becker's indictment; and Flora Kemble came under the gaucherie of the impeachment, too.
festooning
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From this reading More festooning of fringed scarfs, gilt chairs, and a glass curio cabinet crammed with knickknacks.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was at this controversial gathering of young people at the home of Flora Kemble that Lilly met, for the first time, Albert Penny.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading It was at this controversial gathering of young people at the home of Flora Kemble that Lilly met, for the first time, Albert Penny.
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading The Kemble home lent itself gracefully to occasions of this kind, the parlor and reception hall opening into one, and the impending refreshments in the dining room shut off with folding doors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was at this controversial gathering of young people at the home of Flora Kemble that Lilly met, for the first time, Albert Penny.
fringedadjective
surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination
From this reading More festooning of fringed scarfs, gilt chairs, and a glass curio cabinet crammed with knickknacks.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading It was at this controversial gathering of young people at the home of Flora Kemble that Lilly met, for the first time, Albert Penny.
gaucherienoun
the quality of being rustic or gauche
From this reading "Dutch as sauerkraut," was Mrs. Becker's indictment; and Flora Kemble came under the gaucherie of the impeachment, too.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading More festooning of fringed scarfs, gilt chairs, and a glass curio cabinet crammed with knickknacks.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading More festooning of fringed scarfs, gilt chairs, and a glass curio cabinet crammed with knickknacks.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading The Kemble home lent itself gracefully to occasions of this kind, the parlor and reception hall opening into one, and the impending refreshments in the dining room shut off with folding doors.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The Kemble home lent itself gracefully to occasions of this kind, the parlor and reception hall opening into one, and the impending refreshments in the dining room shut off with folding doors.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was at this controversial gathering of young people at the home of Flora Kemble that Lilly met, for the first time, Albert Penny.
impeachmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈpiːtʃmənt/
a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office
From this reading "Dutch as sauerkraut," was Mrs. Becker's indictment; and Flora Kemble came under the gaucherie of the impeachment, too.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading The Kemble home lent itself gracefully to occasions of this kind, the parlor and reception hall opening into one, and the impending refreshments in the dining room shut off with folding doors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Kemble home lent itself gracefully to occasions of this kind, the parlor and reception hall opening into one, and the impending refreshments in the dining room shut off with folding doors.
indictmentnounUS /ˌɪnˈdaɪtmənt/
a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense
From this reading "Dutch as sauerkraut," was Mrs. Becker's indictment; and Flora Kemble came under the gaucherie of the impeachment, too.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Kemble home lent itself gracefully to occasions of this kind, the parlor and reception hall opening into one, and the impending refreshments in the dining room shut off with folding doors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was at this controversial gathering of young people at the home of Flora Kemble that Lilly met, for the first time, Albert Penny.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Kemble home lent itself gracefully to occasions of this kind, the parlor and reception hall opening into one, and the impending refreshments in the dining room shut off with folding doors.
Kemble
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was at this controversial gathering of young people at the home of Flora Kemble that Lilly met, for the first time, Albert Penny.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The Kemble home lent itself gracefully to occasions of this kind, the parlor and reception hall opening into one, and the impending refreshments in the dining room shut off with folding doors.
knickknacksnounUS /ˈnɪknæks/
plural of “knickknack” — a small inexpensive mass-produced article
From this reading More festooning of fringed scarfs, gilt chairs, and a glass curio cabinet crammed with knickknacks.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading The Kemble home lent itself gracefully to occasions of this kind, the parlor and reception hall opening into one, and the impending refreshments in the dining room shut off with folding doors.
Lilly
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From this reading It was at this controversial gathering of young people at the home of Flora Kemble that Lilly met, for the first time, Albert Penny.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading It was at this controversial gathering of young people at the home of Flora Kemble that Lilly met, for the first time, Albert Penny.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was more of ostentation in the Kemble home.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Dutch as sauerkraut," was Mrs. Becker's indictment; and Flora Kemble came under the gaucherie of the impeachment, too.
something you have to do
From this reading The Kemble home lent itself gracefully to occasions of this kind, the parlor and reception hall opening into one, and the impending refreshments in the dining room shut off with folding doors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was at this controversial gathering of young people at the home of Flora Kemble that Lilly met, for the first time, Albert Penny.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Kemble home lent itself gracefully to occasions of this kind, the parlor and reception hall opening into one, and the impending refreshments in the dining room shut off with folding doors.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Kemble home lent itself gracefully to occasions of this kind, the parlor and reception hall opening into one, and the impending refreshments in the dining room shut off with folding doors.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The Kemble home lent itself gracefully to occasions of this kind, the parlor and reception hall opening into one, and the impending refreshments in the dining room shut off with folding doors.
ostentationnounUS /ˌɔːstenˈteɪʃən/
a gaudy outward display
From this reading There was more of ostentation in the Kemble home.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading The Kemble home lent itself gracefully to occasions of this kind, the parlor and reception hall opening into one, and the impending refreshments in the dining room shut off with folding doors.
PennynounUS /ˈpeni/
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading It was at this controversial gathering of young people at the home of Flora Kemble that Lilly met, for the first time, Albert Penny.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was at this controversial gathering of young people at the home of Flora Kemble that Lilly met, for the first time, Albert Penny.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading The Kemble home lent itself gracefully to occasions of this kind, the parlor and reception hall opening into one, and the impending refreshments in the dining room shut off with folding doors.
refreshmentsnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənts/
plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading The Kemble home lent itself gracefully to occasions of this kind, the parlor and reception hall opening into one, and the impending refreshments in the dining room shut off with folding doors.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The Kemble home lent itself gracefully to occasions of this kind, the parlor and reception hall opening into one, and the impending refreshments in the dining room shut off with folding doors.
sauerkrautnounUS /ˈsaʊərkraʊt/
shredded cabbage fermented in brine
From this reading "Dutch as sauerkraut," was Mrs. Becker's indictment; and Flora Kemble came under the gaucherie of the impeachment, too.
scarfsnounUS /skɑːrfs/
plural of “scarf” — a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
From this reading More festooning of fringed scarfs, gilt chairs, and a glass curio cabinet crammed with knickknacks.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading The Kemble home lent itself gracefully to occasions of this kind, the parlor and reception hall opening into one, and the impending refreshments in the dining room shut off with folding doors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was at this controversial gathering of young people at the home of Flora Kemble that Lilly met, for the first time, Albert Penny.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was at this controversial gathering of young people at the home of Flora Kemble that Lilly met, for the first time, Albert Penny.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was more of ostentation in the Kemble home.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was at this controversial gathering of young people at the home of Flora Kemble that Lilly met, for the first time, Albert Penny.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was at this controversial gathering of young people at the home of Flora Kemble that Lilly met, for the first time, Albert Penny.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Kemble home lent itself gracefully to occasions of this kind, the parlor and reception hall opening into one, and the impending refreshments in the dining room shut off with folding doors.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Dutch as sauerkraut," was Mrs. Becker's indictment; and Flora Kemble came under the gaucherie of the impeachment, too.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Dutch as sauerkraut," was Mrs. Becker's indictment; and Flora Kemble came under the gaucherie of the impeachment, too.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was at this controversial gathering of young people at the home of Flora Kemble that Lilly met, for the first time, Albert Penny.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Kemble home lent itself gracefully to occasions of this kind, the parlor and reception hall opening into one, and the impending refreshments in the dining room shut off with folding doors.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was at this controversial gathering of young people at the home of Flora Kemble that Lilly met, for the first time, Albert Penny.
