used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
(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 They were all of that high noblesse which in Hungary assumes a sort of family prestige, and by frequent intermarriage really possesses many of the close familiar interests of the family.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Austrians, or indeed Germans from any part, are rarely received in these intimate gatherings, and I learned with some surprise that the only strangers were an English “lord” and his countess--so the man styled them--who were then amongst the guests.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Austrians, or indeed Germans from any part, are rarely received in these intimate gatherings, and I learned with some surprise that the only strangers were an English “lord” and his countess--so the man styled them--who were then amongst the guests.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Austrians, or indeed Germans from any part, are rarely received in these intimate gatherings, and I learned with some surprise that the only strangers were an English “lord” and his countess--so the man styled them--who were then amongst the guests.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Austrians, or indeed Germans from any part, are rarely received in these intimate gatherings, and I learned with some surprise that the only strangers were an English “lord” and his countess--so the man styled them--who were then amongst the guests.
assumesverbUS /əˈsuːmz/
third-person singular of “assume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading They were all of that high noblesse which in Hungary assumes a sort of family prestige, and by frequent intermarriage really possesses many of the close familiar interests of the family.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
AustriansnounUS /ˈɔːstriənz/
plural of “austrian” — a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading Austrians, or indeed Germans from any part, are rarely received in these intimate gatherings, and I learned with some surprise that the only strangers were an English “lord” and his countess--so the man styled them--who were then amongst the guests.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Shall I be misunderstood if I own that I was very sorry to hear that an Englishman and a man of title was amongst the company?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “The Lord” was with the Count on the shooting excursion; my Lady being confined to her room by a heavy cold she had caught out sledging.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were all of that high noblesse which in Hungary assumes a sort of family prestige, and by frequent intermarriage really possesses many of the close familiar interests of the family.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading “The Lord” was with the Count on the shooting excursion; my Lady being confined to her room by a heavy cold she had caught out sledging.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading They were all of that high noblesse which in Hungary assumes a sort of family prestige, and by frequent intermarriage really possesses many of the close familiar interests of the family.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading “The Lord” was with the Count on the shooting excursion; my Lady being confined to her room by a heavy cold she had caught out sledging.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Shall I be misunderstood if I own that I was very sorry to hear that an Englishman and a man of title was amongst the company?
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading “The Lord” was with the Count on the shooting excursion; my Lady being confined to her room by a heavy cold she had caught out sledging.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading “The Lord” was with the Count on the shooting excursion; my Lady being confined to her room by a heavy cold she had caught out sledging.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
csardas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Austrians, or indeed Germans from any part, are rarely received in these intimate gatherings, and I learned with some surprise that the only strangers were an English “lord” and his countess--so the man styled them--who were then amongst the guests.
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading Shall I be misunderstood if I own that I was very sorry to hear that an Englishman and a man of title was amongst the company?
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading “The Lord” was with the Count on the shooting excursion; my Lady being confined to her room by a heavy cold she had caught out sledging.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading They were all of that high noblesse which in Hungary assumes a sort of family prestige, and by frequent intermarriage really possesses many of the close familiar interests of the family.
a social unit living together
From this reading They were all of that high noblesse which in Hungary assumes a sort of family prestige, and by frequent intermarriage really possesses many of the close familiar interests of the family.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading They were all of that high noblesse which in Hungary assumes a sort of family prestige, and by frequent intermarriage really possesses many of the close familiar interests of the family.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
gatheringsnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋz/
plural of “gathering” — a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Austrians, or indeed Germans from any part, are rarely received in these intimate gatherings, and I learned with some surprise that the only strangers were an English “lord” and his countess--so the man styled them--who were then amongst the guests.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading Austrians, or indeed Germans from any part, are rarely received in these intimate gatherings, and I learned with some surprise that the only strangers were an English “lord” and his countess--so the man styled them--who were then amongst the guests.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Austrians, or indeed Germans from any part, are rarely received in these intimate gatherings, and I learned with some surprise that the only strangers were an English “lord” and his countess--so the man styled them--who were then amongst the guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Shall I be misunderstood if I own that I was very sorry to hear that an Englishman and a man of title was amongst the company?
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading “The Lord” was with the Count on the shooting excursion; my Lady being confined to her room by a heavy cold she had caught out sledging.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading They were all of that high noblesse which in Hungary assumes a sort of family prestige, and by frequent intermarriage really possesses many of the close familiar interests of the family.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Austrians, or indeed Germans from any part, are rarely received in these intimate gatherings, and I learned with some surprise that the only strangers were an English “lord” and his countess--so the man styled them--who were then amongst the guests.
HungarynounUS /ˈhʌŋɡəri/
a republic in central Europe
From this reading They were all of that high noblesse which in Hungary assumes a sort of family prestige, and by frequent intermarriage really possesses many of the close familiar interests of the family.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Shall I be misunderstood if I own that I was very sorry to hear that an Englishman and a man of title was amongst the company?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Austrians, or indeed Germans from any part, are rarely received in these intimate gatherings, and I learned with some surprise that the only strangers were an English “lord” and his countess--so the man styled them--who were then amongst the guests.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading They were all of that high noblesse which in Hungary assumes a sort of family prestige, and by frequent intermarriage really possesses many of the close familiar interests of the family.
intermarriagenounUS /ˌɪntərˈmerɪdʒ/
marriage to a person belonging to a tribe or group other than your own as required by custom or law
From this reading They were all of that high noblesse which in Hungary assumes a sort of family prestige, and by frequent intermarriage really possesses many of the close familiar interests of the family.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Austrians, or indeed Germans from any part, are rarely received in these intimate gatherings, and I learned with some surprise that the only strangers were an English “lord” and his countess--so the man styled them--who were then amongst the guests.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “The Lord” was with the Count on the shooting excursion; my Lady being confined to her room by a heavy cold she had caught out sledging.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Austrians, or indeed Germans from any part, are rarely received in these intimate gatherings, and I learned with some surprise that the only strangers were an English “lord” and his countess--so the man styled them--who were then amongst the guests.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Austrians, or indeed Germans from any part, are rarely received in these intimate gatherings, and I learned with some surprise that the only strangers were an English “lord” and his countess--so the man styled them--who were then amongst the guests.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading They were all of that high noblesse which in Hungary assumes a sort of family prestige, and by frequent intermarriage really possesses many of the close familiar interests of the family.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
misunderstoodadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstʊd/
wrongly understood
From this reading Shall I be misunderstood if I own that I was very sorry to hear that an Englishman and a man of title was amongst the company?
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
noblessenounUS /noʊˈbles/
the state of being of noble birth
From this reading They were all of that high noblesse which in Hungary assumes a sort of family prestige, and by frequent intermarriage really possesses many of the close familiar interests of the family.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “The Lord” was with the Count on the shooting excursion; my Lady being confined to her room by a heavy cold she had caught out sledging.
and nothing more
From this reading Austrians, or indeed Germans from any part, are rarely received in these intimate gatherings, and I learned with some surprise that the only strangers were an English “lord” and his countess--so the man styled them--who were then amongst the guests.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Austrians, or indeed Germans from any part, are rarely received in these intimate gatherings, and I learned with some surprise that the only strangers were an English “lord” and his countess--so the man styled them--who were then amongst the guests.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “The Lord” was with the Count on the shooting excursion; my Lady being confined to her room by a heavy cold she had caught out sledging.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Shall I be misunderstood if I own that I was very sorry to hear that an Englishman and a man of title was amongst the company?
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Austrians, or indeed Germans from any part, are rarely received in these intimate gatherings, and I learned with some surprise that the only strangers were an English “lord” and his countess--so the man styled them--who were then amongst the guests.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading They were all of that high noblesse which in Hungary assumes a sort of family prestige, and by frequent intermarriage really possesses many of the close familiar interests of the family.
prestigenounUS /preˈstiːʒ/
a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.
From this reading They were all of that high noblesse which in Hungary assumes a sort of family prestige, and by frequent intermarriage really possesses many of the close familiar interests of the family.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Austrians, or indeed Germans from any part, are rarely received in these intimate gatherings, and I learned with some surprise that the only strangers were an English “lord” and his countess--so the man styled them--who were then amongst the guests.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading They were all of that high noblesse which in Hungary assumes a sort of family prestige, and by frequent intermarriage really possesses many of the close familiar interests of the family.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Austrians, or indeed Germans from any part, are rarely received in these intimate gatherings, and I learned with some surprise that the only strangers were an English “lord” and his countess--so the man styled them--who were then amongst the guests.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “The Lord” was with the Count on the shooting excursion; my Lady being confined to her room by a heavy cold she had caught out sledging.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Shall I be misunderstood if I own that I was very sorry to hear that an Englishman and a man of title was amongst the company?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading “The Lord” was with the Count on the shooting excursion; my Lady being confined to her room by a heavy cold she had caught out sledging.
sledging
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The Lord” was with the Count on the shooting excursion; my Lady being confined to her room by a heavy cold she had caught out sledging.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Austrians, or indeed Germans from any part, are rarely received in these intimate gatherings, and I learned with some surprise that the only strangers were an English “lord” and his countess--so the man styled them--who were then amongst the guests.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Austrians, or indeed Germans from any part, are rarely received in these intimate gatherings, and I learned with some surprise that the only strangers were an English “lord” and his countess--so the man styled them--who were then amongst the guests.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Shall I be misunderstood if I own that I was very sorry to hear that an Englishman and a man of title was amongst the company?
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading They were all of that high noblesse which in Hungary assumes a sort of family prestige, and by frequent intermarriage really possesses many of the close familiar interests of the family.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Austrians, or indeed Germans from any part, are rarely received in these intimate gatherings, and I learned with some surprise that the only strangers were an English “lord” and his countess--so the man styled them--who were then amongst the guests.
styledverbUS /staɪld/
past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term
From this reading Austrians, or indeed Germans from any part, are rarely received in these intimate gatherings, and I learned with some surprise that the only strangers were an English “lord” and his countess--so the man styled them--who were then amongst the guests.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Austrians, or indeed Germans from any part, are rarely received in these intimate gatherings, and I learned with some surprise that the only strangers were an English “lord” and his countess--so the man styled them--who were then amongst the guests.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Austrians, or indeed Germans from any part, are rarely received in these intimate gatherings, and I learned with some surprise that the only strangers were an English “lord” and his countess--so the man styled them--who were then amongst the guests.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Austrians, or indeed Germans from any part, are rarely received in these intimate gatherings, and I learned with some surprise that the only strangers were an English “lord” and his countess--so the man styled them--who were then amongst the guests.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Austrians, or indeed Germans from any part, are rarely received in these intimate gatherings, and I learned with some surprise that the only strangers were an English “lord” and his countess--so the man styled them--who were then amongst the guests.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were all of that high noblesse which in Hungary assumes a sort of family prestige, and by frequent intermarriage really possesses many of the close familiar interests of the family.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Shall I be misunderstood if I own that I was very sorry to hear that an Englishman and a man of title was amongst the company?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading The morning after my _csardas_ success, a valet in discreet black brought me a message from the Countess that she expected to see me at her table at dinner, and from him I learned the names and rank of the persons I had met the night before.
precisely as stated
From this reading Shall I be misunderstood if I own that I was very sorry to hear that an Englishman and a man of title was amongst the company?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The Lord” was with the Count on the shooting excursion; my Lady being confined to her room by a heavy cold she had caught out sledging.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were all of that high noblesse which in Hungary assumes a sort of family prestige, and by frequent intermarriage really possesses many of the close familiar interests of the family.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were all of that high noblesse which in Hungary assumes a sort of family prestige, and by frequent intermarriage really possesses many of the close familiar interests of the family.
which person or people
From this reading Austrians, or indeed Germans from any part, are rarely received in these intimate gatherings, and I learned with some surprise that the only strangers were an English “lord” and his countess--so the man styled them--who were then amongst the guests.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Austrians, or indeed Germans from any part, are rarely received in these intimate gatherings, and I learned with some surprise that the only strangers were an English “lord” and his countess--so the man styled them--who were then amongst the guests.
