used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
accordedverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪd/
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I was made “presentable” in due time, and on the fifth day after my arrival made my appearance at the dinner-table.
aide-de-campnoun
an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
From this reading Besides the three individuals I have already mentioned, our party included two foreigners,--Baron Steinmetz, an aide-de-camp of the King, and an Italian duke, San Giovanni.
(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 The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Besides the three individuals I have already mentioned, our party included two foreigners,--Baron Steinmetz, an aide-de-camp of the King, and an Italian duke, San Giovanni.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And I was not sorry to perceive that an enormous vase with flowers effectually screened me from his sight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was made “presentable” in due time, and on the fifth day after my arrival made my appearance at the dinner-table.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading I was made “presentable” in due time, and on the fifth day after my arrival made my appearance at the dinner-table.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading I was made “presentable” in due time, and on the fifth day after my arrival made my appearance at the dinner-table.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was made “presentable” in due time, and on the fifth day after my arrival made my appearance at the dinner-table.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Besides the three individuals I have already mentioned, our party included two foreigners,--Baron Steinmetz, an aide-de-camp of the King, and an Italian duke, San Giovanni.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides the three individuals I have already mentioned, our party included two foreigners,--Baron Steinmetz, an aide-de-camp of the King, and an Italian duke, San Giovanni.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I was made “presentable” in due time, and on the fifth day after my arrival made my appearance at the dinner-table.
dependants
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From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
dinner-table
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From this reading I was made “presentable” in due time, and on the fifth day after my arrival made my appearance at the dinner-table.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading I was made “presentable” in due time, and on the fifth day after my arrival made my appearance at the dinner-table.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Besides the three individuals I have already mentioned, our party included two foreigners,--Baron Steinmetz, an aide-de-camp of the King, and an Italian duke, San Giovanni.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading And I was not sorry to perceive that an enormous vase with flowers effectually screened me from his sight.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading And I was not sorry to perceive that an enormous vase with flowers effectually screened me from his sight.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “Sit there, sir,” said my father, “opposite me.”
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading I was made “presentable” in due time, and on the fifth day after my arrival made my appearance at the dinner-table.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading And I was not sorry to perceive that an enormous vase with flowers effectually screened me from his sight.
foreignersnounUS /ˈfɔːrənərz/
plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading Besides the three individuals I have already mentioned, our party included two foreigners,--Baron Steinmetz, an aide-de-camp of the King, and an Italian duke, San Giovanni.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And I was not sorry to perceive that an enormous vase with flowers effectually screened me from his sight.
Giovanni
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From this reading Besides the three individuals I have already mentioned, our party included two foreigners,--Baron Steinmetz, an aide-de-camp of the King, and an Italian duke, San Giovanni.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
hangers-on
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From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Besides the three individuals I have already mentioned, our party included two foreigners,--Baron Steinmetz, an aide-de-camp of the King, and an Italian duke, San Giovanni.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And I was not sorry to perceive that an enormous vase with flowers effectually screened me from his sight.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
how
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From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was made “presentable” in due time, and on the fifth day after my arrival made my appearance at the dinner-table.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was made “presentable” in due time, and on the fifth day after my arrival made my appearance at the dinner-table.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Besides the three individuals I have already mentioned, our party included two foreigners,--Baron Steinmetz, an aide-de-camp of the King, and an Italian duke, San Giovanni.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading Besides the three individuals I have already mentioned, our party included two foreigners,--Baron Steinmetz, an aide-de-camp of the King, and an Italian duke, San Giovanni.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
intimationnounUS /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading Besides the three individuals I have already mentioned, our party included two foreigners,--Baron Steinmetz, an aide-de-camp of the King, and an Italian duke, San Giovanni.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Besides the three individuals I have already mentioned, our party included two foreigners,--Baron Steinmetz, an aide-de-camp of the King, and an Italian duke, San Giovanni.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I was made “presentable” in due time, and on the fifth day after my arrival made my appearance at the dinner-table.
marvellouslyadverb
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Sit there, sir,” said my father, “opposite me.”
the force of workers available
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Besides the three individuals I have already mentioned, our party included two foreigners,--Baron Steinmetz, an aide-de-camp of the King, and an Italian duke, San Giovanni.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was made “presentable” in due time, and on the fifth day after my arrival made my appearance at the dinner-table.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And I was not sorry to perceive that an enormous vase with flowers effectually screened me from his sight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was made “presentable” in due time, and on the fifth day after my arrival made my appearance at the dinner-table.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading “Sit there, sir,” said my father, “opposite me.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Besides the three individuals I have already mentioned, our party included two foreigners,--Baron Steinmetz, an aide-de-camp of the King, and an Italian duke, San Giovanni.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Besides the three individuals I have already mentioned, our party included two foreigners,--Baron Steinmetz, an aide-de-camp of the King, and an Italian duke, San Giovanni.
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading And I was not sorry to perceive that an enormous vase with flowers effectually screened me from his sight.
a human being
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
presentableadjectiveUS /prəˈzentəbəl/
fit to be seen
From this reading I was made “presentable” in due time, and on the fifth day after my arrival made my appearance at the dinner-table.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Sit there, sir,” said my father, “opposite me.”
San
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From this reading Besides the three individuals I have already mentioned, our party included two foreigners,--Baron Steinmetz, an aide-de-camp of the King, and an Italian duke, San Giovanni.
screenedverbUS /skriːnd/
past form of “screen” — test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
From this reading And I was not sorry to perceive that an enormous vase with flowers effectually screened me from his sight.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading And I was not sorry to perceive that an enormous vase with flowers effectually screened me from his sight.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Sit there, sir,” said my father, “opposite me.”
be seated
From this reading “Sit there, sir,” said my father, “opposite me.”
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading And I was not sorry to perceive that an enormous vase with flowers effectually screened me from his sight.
SteinmetznounUS /ˈstaɪnmets/
United States electrical engineer and inventor (born in Germany) (1865-1923)
From this reading Besides the three individuals I have already mentioned, our party included two foreigners,--Baron Steinmetz, an aide-de-camp of the King, and an Italian duke, San Giovanni.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And I was not sorry to perceive that an enormous vase with flowers effectually screened me from his sight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was made “presentable” in due time, and on the fifth day after my arrival made my appearance at the dinner-table.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Sit there, sir,” said my father, “opposite me.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Besides the three individuals I have already mentioned, our party included two foreigners,--Baron Steinmetz, an aide-de-camp of the King, and an Italian duke, San Giovanni.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I was made “presentable” in due time, and on the fifth day after my arrival made my appearance at the dinner-table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And I was not sorry to perceive that an enormous vase with flowers effectually screened me from his sight.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Besides the three individuals I have already mentioned, our party included two foreigners,--Baron Steinmetz, an aide-de-camp of the King, and an Italian duke, San Giovanni.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
uninvitedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈvaɪtɪd/
(of a thought or act) unwelcome or involuntary
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
vasenounUS /veɪs/
an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers
From this reading And I was not sorry to perceive that an enormous vase with flowers effectually screened me from his sight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was made “presentable” in due time, and on the fifth day after my arrival made my appearance at the dinner-table.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
at the time that
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
which person or people
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And I was not sorry to perceive that an enormous vase with flowers effectually screened me from his sight.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The post of honor thus accorded me was a sufficient intimation to my father's guests how he intended me to be treated by them; and as they were without an exception all hangers-on and dependants,--men who dined badly or not at all when uninvited to his table,--they were marvellously quick in understanding that I was to be accepted as his heir, and, after himself, the person of most consideration there.
