AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A little later Tembarom with his guests dined at Stone Hover, and the dinner was further removed from dullness than any one of numerous past dinners always noted for being the most agreeable the neighborhood afforded.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading A little later Tembarom with his guests dined at Stone Hover, and the dinner was further removed from dullness than any one of numerous past dinners always noted for being the most agreeable the neighborhood afforded.
agreeableadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːəbəl/
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading A little later Tembarom with his guests dined at Stone Hover, and the dinner was further removed from dullness than any one of numerous past dinners always noted for being the most agreeable the neighborhood afforded.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A little later Tembarom with his guests dined at Stone Hover, and the dinner was further removed from dullness than any one of numerous past dinners always noted for being the most agreeable the neighborhood afforded.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The duke managed his guest as an impresario might have managed his tenor, though this was done with subtly concealed methods.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Duke of Stone called with the immense formality he had described, and his visit was neither brief nor dull.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A little later Tembarom with his guests dined at Stone Hover, and the dinner was further removed from dullness than any one of numerous past dinners always noted for being the most agreeable the neighborhood afforded.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The duke managed his guest as an impresario might have managed his tenor, though this was done with subtly concealed methods.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A little later Tembarom with his guests dined at Stone Hover, and the dinner was further removed from dullness than any one of numerous past dinners always noted for being the most agreeable the neighborhood afforded.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was Lady Mallowe who perceived the moment when he became the fashion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had indeed a novelty to offer which had been discussed with much uncertainty of point of view.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A little later Tembarom with his guests dined at Stone Hover, and the dinner was further removed from dullness than any one of numerous past dinners always noted for being the most agreeable the neighborhood afforded.
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading The Duke of Stone called with the immense formality he had described, and his visit was neither brief nor dull.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Duke of Stone called with the immense formality he had described, and his visit was neither brief nor dull.
concealedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːld/
not accessible to view
From this reading The duke managed his guest as an impresario might have managed his tenor, though this was done with subtly concealed methods.
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The Duke of Stone called with the immense formality he had described, and his visit was neither brief nor dull.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading A little later Tembarom with his guests dined at Stone Hover, and the dinner was further removed from dullness than any one of numerous past dinners always noted for being the most agreeable the neighborhood afforded.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A little later Tembarom with his guests dined at Stone Hover, and the dinner was further removed from dullness than any one of numerous past dinners always noted for being the most agreeable the neighborhood afforded.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A little later Tembarom with his guests dined at Stone Hover, and the dinner was further removed from dullness than any one of numerous past dinners always noted for being the most agreeable the neighborhood afforded.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading He had indeed a novelty to offer which had been discussed with much uncertainty of point of view.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The duke managed his guest as an impresario might have managed his tenor, though this was done with subtly concealed methods.
DukenounUS /duːk/
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The Duke of Stone called with the immense formality he had described, and his visit was neither brief nor dull.
dulladjectiveUS /dʌl/
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The Duke of Stone called with the immense formality he had described, and his visit was neither brief nor dull.
dullnessnounUS /ˈdʌlnəs/
the quality of being slow to understand
From this reading A little later Tembarom with his guests dined at Stone Hover, and the dinner was further removed from dullness than any one of numerous past dinners always noted for being the most agreeable the neighborhood afforded.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was Lady Mallowe who perceived the moment when he became the fashion.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A little later Tembarom with his guests dined at Stone Hover, and the dinner was further removed from dullness than any one of numerous past dinners always noted for being the most agreeable the neighborhood afforded.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading The Duke of Stone called with the immense formality he had described, and his visit was neither brief nor dull.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A little later Tembarom with his guests dined at Stone Hover, and the dinner was further removed from dullness than any one of numerous past dinners always noted for being the most agreeable the neighborhood afforded.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading A little later Tembarom with his guests dined at Stone Hover, and the dinner was further removed from dullness than any one of numerous past dinners always noted for being the most agreeable the neighborhood afforded.
guestnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The duke managed his guest as an impresario might have managed his tenor, though this was done with subtly concealed methods.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading A little later Tembarom with his guests dined at Stone Hover, and the dinner was further removed from dullness than any one of numerous past dinners always noted for being the most agreeable the neighborhood afforded.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Duke of Stone called with the immense formality he had described, and his visit was neither brief nor dull.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The duke managed his guest as an impresario might have managed his tenor, though this was done with subtly concealed methods.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was Lady Mallowe who perceived the moment when he became the fashion.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Duke of Stone called with the immense formality he had described, and his visit was neither brief nor dull.
HoververbUS /ˈhʌvər/
be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading A little later Tembarom with his guests dined at Stone Hover, and the dinner was further removed from dullness than any one of numerous past dinners always noted for being the most agreeable the neighborhood afforded.
immenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmens/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The Duke of Stone called with the immense formality he had described, and his visit was neither brief nor dull.
impresarionounUS /ˌɪmprɪˈsɑːrioʊ/
a sponsor who books and stages public entertainments
From this reading The duke managed his guest as an impresario might have managed his tenor, though this was done with subtly concealed methods.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He had indeed a novelty to offer which had been discussed with much uncertainty of point of view.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Lady Mallowe who perceived the moment when he became the fashion.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was Lady Mallowe who perceived the moment when he became the fashion.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A little later Tembarom with his guests dined at Stone Hover, and the dinner was further removed from dullness than any one of numerous past dinners always noted for being the most agreeable the neighborhood afforded.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little later Tembarom with his guests dined at Stone Hover, and the dinner was further removed from dullness than any one of numerous past dinners always noted for being the most agreeable the neighborhood afforded.
Mallowe
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From this reading It was Lady Mallowe who perceived the moment when he became the fashion.
managedverbUS /ˈmænədʒd/
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading The duke managed his guest as an impresario might have managed his tenor, though this was done with subtly concealed methods.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The duke managed his guest as an impresario might have managed his tenor, though this was done with subtly concealed methods.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The duke managed his guest as an impresario might have managed his tenor, though this was done with subtly concealed methods.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading It was Lady Mallowe who perceived the moment when he became the fashion.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading A little later Tembarom with his guests dined at Stone Hover, and the dinner was further removed from dullness than any one of numerous past dinners always noted for being the most agreeable the neighborhood afforded.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had indeed a novelty to offer which had been discussed with much uncertainty of point of view.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading A little later Tembarom with his guests dined at Stone Hover, and the dinner was further removed from dullness than any one of numerous past dinners always noted for being the most agreeable the neighborhood afforded.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The Duke of Stone called with the immense formality he had described, and his visit was neither brief nor dull.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The Duke of Stone called with the immense formality he had described, and his visit was neither brief nor dull.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading A little later Tembarom with his guests dined at Stone Hover, and the dinner was further removed from dullness than any one of numerous past dinners always noted for being the most agreeable the neighborhood afforded.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading He had indeed a novelty to offer which had been discussed with much uncertainty of point of view.
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading A little later Tembarom with his guests dined at Stone Hover, and the dinner was further removed from dullness than any one of numerous past dinners always noted for being the most agreeable the neighborhood afforded.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Duke of Stone called with the immense formality he had described, and his visit was neither brief nor dull.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He had indeed a novelty to offer which had been discussed with much uncertainty of point of view.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A little later Tembarom with his guests dined at Stone Hover, and the dinner was further removed from dullness than any one of numerous past dinners always noted for being the most agreeable the neighborhood afforded.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading A little later Tembarom with his guests dined at Stone Hover, and the dinner was further removed from dullness than any one of numerous past dinners always noted for being the most agreeable the neighborhood afforded.
perceivedadjectiveUS /pərˈsiːvd/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading It was Lady Mallowe who perceived the moment when he became the fashion.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He had indeed a novelty to offer which had been discussed with much uncertainty of point of view.
removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading A little later Tembarom with his guests dined at Stone Hover, and the dinner was further removed from dullness than any one of numerous past dinners always noted for being the most agreeable the neighborhood afforded.
StonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The Duke of Stone called with the immense formality he had described, and his visit was neither brief nor dull.
subtlyadverbUS /ˈsʌtəli/
in a subtle manner
From this reading The duke managed his guest as an impresario might have managed his tenor, though this was done with subtly concealed methods.
Tembarom
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A little later Tembarom with his guests dined at Stone Hover, and the dinner was further removed from dullness than any one of numerous past dinners always noted for being the most agreeable the neighborhood afforded.
tenornounUS /ˈtenər/
the adult male singing voice above baritone
From this reading The duke managed his guest as an impresario might have managed his tenor, though this was done with subtly concealed methods.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A little later Tembarom with his guests dined at Stone Hover, and the dinner was further removed from dullness than any one of numerous past dinners always noted for being the most agreeable the neighborhood afforded.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was Lady Mallowe who perceived the moment when he became the fashion.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The duke managed his guest as an impresario might have managed his tenor, though this was done with subtly concealed methods.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The duke managed his guest as an impresario might have managed his tenor, though this was done with subtly concealed methods.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had indeed a novelty to offer which had been discussed with much uncertainty of point of view.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading He had indeed a novelty to offer which had been discussed with much uncertainty of point of view.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He had indeed a novelty to offer which had been discussed with much uncertainty of point of view.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The Duke of Stone called with the immense formality he had described, and his visit was neither brief nor dull.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Lady Mallowe who perceived the moment when he became the fashion.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was Lady Mallowe who perceived the moment when he became the fashion.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had indeed a novelty to offer which had been discussed with much uncertainty of point of view.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It was Lady Mallowe who perceived the moment when he became the fashion.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Duke of Stone called with the immense formality he had described, and his visit was neither brief nor dull.
