used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading The house which President Nordheim occupied in the capital bore abundant testimony in its princely magnificence to the wealth of its possessor.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Widowed and without means, she had been quite willing to accept such a position in the establishment of the wealthy parvenu to whom she had been recommended by some one of her highborn relatives.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LOVER AND THE SUITOR.
architectsnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekts/
plural of “architect” — someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
BaronessnounUS /ˈberənɪs/
a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
From this reading At the head of the household the Baroness Lasberg had held sway for years.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
cause to be bored
From this reading The house which President Nordheim occupied in the capital bore abundant testimony in its princely magnificence to the wealth of its possessor.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading The house which President Nordheim occupied in the capital bore abundant testimony in its princely magnificence to the wealth of its possessor.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Widowed and without means, she had been quite willing to accept such a position in the establishment of the wealthy parvenu to whom she had been recommended by some one of her highborn relatives.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the head of the household the Baroness Lasberg had held sway for years.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading At the head of the household the Baroness Lasberg had held sway for years.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading At the head of the household the Baroness Lasberg had held sway for years.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Widowed and without means, she had been quite willing to accept such a position in the establishment of the wealthy parvenu to whom she had been recommended by some one of her highborn relatives.
highbornadjective
belonging to the peerage
From this reading Widowed and without means, she had been quite willing to accept such a position in the establishment of the wealthy parvenu to whom she had been recommended by some one of her highborn relatives.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house which President Nordheim occupied in the capital bore abundant testimony in its princely magnificence to the wealth of its possessor.
a social unit living together
From this reading At the head of the household the Baroness Lasberg had held sway for years.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The house which President Nordheim occupied in the capital bore abundant testimony in its princely magnificence to the wealth of its possessor.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The house which President Nordheim occupied in the capital bore abundant testimony in its princely magnificence to the wealth of its possessor.
lackeysnounUS /ˈlækiz/
plural of “lackey” — a male servant (especially a footman)
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
Lasberg
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From this reading At the head of the household the Baroness Lasberg had held sway for years.
lavishadjectiveUS /ˈlævɪʃ/
very generous
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading THE LOVER AND THE SUITOR.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading The house which President Nordheim occupied in the capital bore abundant testimony in its princely magnificence to the wealth of its possessor.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Widowed and without means, she had been quite willing to accept such a position in the establishment of the wealthy parvenu to whom she had been recommended by some one of her highborn relatives.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
Nordheim
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From this reading The house which President Nordheim occupied in the capital bore abundant testimony in its princely magnificence to the wealth of its possessor.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
obsequiousadjectiveUS /əbˈsiːkwiəs/
attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The house which President Nordheim occupied in the capital bore abundant testimony in its princely magnificence to the wealth of its possessor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The house which President Nordheim occupied in the capital bore abundant testimony in its princely magnificence to the wealth of its possessor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
palatialadjectiveUS /pəˈleɪʃəl/
relating to or being a palace
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
parvenuadjective
characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position
From this reading Widowed and without means, she had been quite willing to accept such a position in the establishment of the wealthy parvenu to whom she had been recommended by some one of her highborn relatives.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Widowed and without means, she had been quite willing to accept such a position in the establishment of the wealthy parvenu to whom she had been recommended by some one of her highborn relatives.
possessornounUS /pəˈzesər/
a person who owns something
From this reading The house which President Nordheim occupied in the capital bore abundant testimony in its princely magnificence to the wealth of its possessor.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading The house which President Nordheim occupied in the capital bore abundant testimony in its princely magnificence to the wealth of its possessor.
princelyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪnsli/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading The house which President Nordheim occupied in the capital bore abundant testimony in its princely magnificence to the wealth of its possessor.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
one of four equal parts
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Widowed and without means, she had been quite willing to accept such a position in the establishment of the wealthy parvenu to whom she had been recommended by some one of her highborn relatives.
rearedverbUS /rɪrd/
past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading Widowed and without means, she had been quite willing to accept such a position in the establishment of the wealthy parvenu to whom she had been recommended by some one of her highborn relatives.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Widowed and without means, she had been quite willing to accept such a position in the establishment of the wealthy parvenu to whom she had been recommended by some one of her highborn relatives.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Widowed and without means, she had been quite willing to accept such a position in the establishment of the wealthy parvenu to whom she had been recommended by some one of her highborn relatives.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Widowed and without means, she had been quite willing to accept such a position in the establishment of the wealthy parvenu to whom she had been recommended by some one of her highborn relatives.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Widowed and without means, she had been quite willing to accept such a position in the establishment of the wealthy parvenu to whom she had been recommended by some one of her highborn relatives.
SUITORnounUS /ˈsuːtər/
a man who courts a woman
From this reading THE LOVER AND THE SUITOR.
swayverbUS /sweɪ/
move back and forth or sideways
From this reading At the head of the household the Baroness Lasberg had held sway for years.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading The house which President Nordheim occupied in the capital bore abundant testimony in its princely magnificence to the wealth of its possessor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOVER AND THE SUITOR.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The house which President Nordheim occupied in the capital bore abundant testimony in its princely magnificence to the wealth of its possessor.
nonexistent
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It reared its palatial proportions in the most fashionable quarter of the city, and had been built by one of the first architects of the day; there was lavish splendour in its interior arrangements, and a throng of obsequious lackeys was always at hand; in short, nothing was wanting that could minister to the luxurious life of its inmates.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading The house which President Nordheim occupied in the capital bore abundant testimony in its princely magnificence to the wealth of its possessor.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Widowed and without means, she had been quite willing to accept such a position in the establishment of the wealthy parvenu to whom she had been recommended by some one of her highborn relatives.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The house which President Nordheim occupied in the capital bore abundant testimony in its princely magnificence to the wealth of its possessor.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Widowed and without means, she had been quite willing to accept such a position in the establishment of the wealthy parvenu to whom she had been recommended by some one of her highborn relatives.
WidowedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪdoʊd/
single because of death of the spouse
From this reading Widowed and without means, she had been quite willing to accept such a position in the establishment of the wealthy parvenu to whom she had been recommended by some one of her highborn relatives.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Widowed and without means, she had been quite willing to accept such a position in the establishment of the wealthy parvenu to whom she had been recommended by some one of her highborn relatives.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Widowed and without means, she had been quite willing to accept such a position in the establishment of the wealthy parvenu to whom she had been recommended by some one of her highborn relatives.
a late time of life
From this reading At the head of the household the Baroness Lasberg had held sway for years.
