used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WE found many of my friends assembled--habitués of the opera lobbies and of the greenroom, and, as I had expected, a few unmasked "bouquets" anxious for the time to come when the water-bottles would be used--supper time!
having companions or an escort
From this reading Ten minutes after our arrival D---- entered, accompanied by his bouquet of myosotis, who unmasked herself with a freedom and precision which argued a long acquaintance with these sort of parties.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Ten minutes after our arrival D---- entered, accompanied by his bouquet of myosotis, who unmasked herself with a freedom and precision which argued a long acquaintance with these sort of parties.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Ten minutes after our arrival D---- entered, accompanied by his bouquet of myosotis, who unmasked herself with a freedom and precision which argued a long acquaintance with these sort of parties.
(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 "Now," said B----, "if all the presentations have been made, I suggest that we present ourselves at table."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE found many of my friends assembled--habitués of the opera lobbies and of the greenroom, and, as I had expected, a few unmasked "bouquets" anxious for the time to come when the water-bottles would be used--supper time!
eagerly desirous
From this reading WE found many of my friends assembled--habitués of the opera lobbies and of the greenroom, and, as I had expected, a few unmasked "bouquets" anxious for the time to come when the water-bottles would be used--supper time!
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading Ten minutes after our arrival D---- entered, accompanied by his bouquet of myosotis, who unmasked herself with a freedom and precision which argued a long acquaintance with these sort of parties.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Ten minutes after our arrival D---- entered, accompanied by his bouquet of myosotis, who unmasked herself with a freedom and precision which argued a long acquaintance with these sort of parties.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WE found many of my friends assembled--habitués of the opera lobbies and of the greenroom, and, as I had expected, a few unmasked "bouquets" anxious for the time to come when the water-bottles would be used--supper time!
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading WE found many of my friends assembled--habitués of the opera lobbies and of the greenroom, and, as I had expected, a few unmasked "bouquets" anxious for the time to come when the water-bottles would be used--supper time!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Now," said B----, "if all the presentations have been made, I suggest that we present ourselves at table."
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading "Now," said B----, "if all the presentations have been made, I suggest that we present ourselves at table."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WE found many of my friends assembled--habitués of the opera lobbies and of the greenroom, and, as I had expected, a few unmasked "bouquets" anxious for the time to come when the water-bottles would be used--supper time!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Now," said B----, "if all the presentations have been made, I suggest that we present ourselves at table."
bouquetnounUS /buːˈkeɪ/
an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading Ten minutes after our arrival D---- entered, accompanied by his bouquet of myosotis, who unmasked herself with a freedom and precision which argued a long acquaintance with these sort of parties.
bouquetsnounUS /boʊˈkeɪz/
plural of “bouquet” — an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading WE found many of my friends assembled--habitués of the opera lobbies and of the greenroom, and, as I had expected, a few unmasked "bouquets" anxious for the time to come when the water-bottles would be used--supper time!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ten minutes after our arrival D---- entered, accompanied by his bouquet of myosotis, who unmasked herself with a freedom and precision which argued a long acquaintance with these sort of parties.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WE found many of my friends assembled--habitués of the opera lobbies and of the greenroom, and, as I had expected, a few unmasked "bouquets" anxious for the time to come when the water-bottles would be used--supper time!
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Ten minutes after our arrival D---- entered, accompanied by his bouquet of myosotis, who unmasked herself with a freedom and precision which argued a long acquaintance with these sort of parties.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Ten minutes after our arrival D---- entered, accompanied by his bouquet of myosotis, who unmasked herself with a freedom and precision which argued a long acquaintance with these sort of parties.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading WE found many of my friends assembled--habitués of the opera lobbies and of the greenroom, and, as I had expected, a few unmasked "bouquets" anxious for the time to come when the water-bottles would be used--supper time!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading WE found many of my friends assembled--habitués of the opera lobbies and of the greenroom, and, as I had expected, a few unmasked "bouquets" anxious for the time to come when the water-bottles would be used--supper time!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WE found many of my friends assembled--habitués of the opera lobbies and of the greenroom, and, as I had expected, a few unmasked "bouquets" anxious for the time to come when the water-bottles would be used--supper time!
set up or found
From this reading WE found many of my friends assembled--habitués of the opera lobbies and of the greenroom, and, as I had expected, a few unmasked "bouquets" anxious for the time to come when the water-bottles would be used--supper time!
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Ten minutes after our arrival D---- entered, accompanied by his bouquet of myosotis, who unmasked herself with a freedom and precision which argued a long acquaintance with these sort of parties.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading WE found many of my friends assembled--habitués of the opera lobbies and of the greenroom, and, as I had expected, a few unmasked "bouquets" anxious for the time to come when the water-bottles would be used--supper time!
greenroomnoun
a backstage room in a theater where performers rest or have visitors
From this reading WE found many of my friends assembled--habitués of the opera lobbies and of the greenroom, and, as I had expected, a few unmasked "bouquets" anxious for the time to come when the water-bottles would be used--supper time!
habitués
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From this reading WE found many of my friends assembled--habitués of the opera lobbies and of the greenroom, and, as I had expected, a few unmasked "bouquets" anxious for the time to come when the water-bottles would be used--supper time!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WE found many of my friends assembled--habitués of the opera lobbies and of the greenroom, and, as I had expected, a few unmasked "bouquets" anxious for the time to come when the water-bottles would be used--supper time!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Now," said B----, "if all the presentations have been made, I suggest that we present ourselves at table."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I introduced Louis to several friends, and it is needless to say that he was politely received and welcomed.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ten minutes after our arrival D---- entered, accompanied by his bouquet of myosotis, who unmasked herself with a freedom and precision which argued a long acquaintance with these sort of parties.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ten minutes after our arrival D---- entered, accompanied by his bouquet of myosotis, who unmasked herself with a freedom and precision which argued a long acquaintance with these sort of parties.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WE found many of my friends assembled--habitués of the opera lobbies and of the greenroom, and, as I had expected, a few unmasked "bouquets" anxious for the time to come when the water-bottles would be used--supper time!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Now," said B----, "if all the presentations have been made, I suggest that we present ourselves at table."
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading I introduced Louis to several friends, and it is needless to say that he was politely received and welcomed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I introduced Louis to several friends, and it is needless to say that he was politely received and welcomed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I introduced Louis to several friends, and it is needless to say that he was politely received and welcomed.
lobbiesnounUS /ˈlɑːbiz/
plural of “lobby” — a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading WE found many of my friends assembled--habitués of the opera lobbies and of the greenroom, and, as I had expected, a few unmasked "bouquets" anxious for the time to come when the water-bottles would be used--supper time!
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Ten minutes after our arrival D---- entered, accompanied by his bouquet of myosotis, who unmasked herself with a freedom and precision which argued a long acquaintance with these sort of parties.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading I introduced Louis to several friends, and it is needless to say that he was politely received and welcomed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Now," said B----, "if all the presentations have been made, I suggest that we present ourselves at table."
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 WE found many of my friends assembled--habitués of the opera lobbies and of the greenroom, and, as I had expected, a few unmasked "bouquets" anxious for the time to come when the water-bottles would be used--supper time!
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Ten minutes after our arrival D---- entered, accompanied by his bouquet of myosotis, who unmasked herself with a freedom and precision which argued a long acquaintance with these sort of parties.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading WE found many of my friends assembled--habitués of the opera lobbies and of the greenroom, and, as I had expected, a few unmasked "bouquets" anxious for the time to come when the water-bottles would be used--supper time!
myosotisnoun
forget-me-nots; scorpion grass
From this reading Ten minutes after our arrival D---- entered, accompanied by his bouquet of myosotis, who unmasked herself with a freedom and precision which argued a long acquaintance with these sort of parties.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading I introduced Louis to several friends, and it is needless to say that he was politely received and welcomed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now," said B----, "if all the presentations have been made, I suggest that we present ourselves at table."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WE found many of my friends assembled--habitués of the opera lobbies and of the greenroom, and, as I had expected, a few unmasked "bouquets" anxious for the time to come when the water-bottles would be used--supper time!
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading WE found many of my friends assembled--habitués of the opera lobbies and of the greenroom, and, as I had expected, a few unmasked "bouquets" anxious for the time to come when the water-bottles would be used--supper time!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Ten minutes after our arrival D---- entered, accompanied by his bouquet of myosotis, who unmasked herself with a freedom and precision which argued a long acquaintance with these sort of parties.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading "Now," said B----, "if all the presentations have been made, I suggest that we present ourselves at table."
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Ten minutes after our arrival D---- entered, accompanied by his bouquet of myosotis, who unmasked herself with a freedom and precision which argued a long acquaintance with these sort of parties.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading I introduced Louis to several friends, and it is needless to say that he was politely received and welcomed.
precisionnounUS /priˈsɪʒən/
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
From this reading Ten minutes after our arrival D---- entered, accompanied by his bouquet of myosotis, who unmasked herself with a freedom and precision which argued a long acquaintance with these sort of parties.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Now," said B----, "if all the presentations have been made, I suggest that we present ourselves at table."
presentationsnounUS /ˌprezənˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “presentation” — the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
From this reading "Now," said B----, "if all the presentations have been made, I suggest that we present ourselves at table."
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading I introduced Louis to several friends, and it is needless to say that he was politely received and welcomed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now," said B----, "if all the presentations have been made, I suggest that we present ourselves at table."
express in words
From this reading I introduced Louis to several friends, and it is needless to say that he was politely received and welcomed.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I introduced Louis to several friends, and it is needless to say that he was politely received and welcomed.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Ten minutes after our arrival D---- entered, accompanied by his bouquet of myosotis, who unmasked herself with a freedom and precision which argued a long acquaintance with these sort of parties.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Now," said B----, "if all the presentations have been made, I suggest that we present ourselves at table."
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading WE found many of my friends assembled--habitués of the opera lobbies and of the greenroom, and, as I had expected, a few unmasked "bouquets" anxious for the time to come when the water-bottles would be used--supper time!
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "Now," said B----, "if all the presentations have been made, I suggest that we present ourselves at table."
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Ten minutes after our arrival D---- entered, accompanied by his bouquet of myosotis, who unmasked herself with a freedom and precision which argued a long acquaintance with these sort of parties.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I introduced Louis to several friends, and it is needless to say that he was politely received and welcomed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE found many of my friends assembled--habitués of the opera lobbies and of the greenroom, and, as I had expected, a few unmasked "bouquets" anxious for the time to come when the water-bottles would be used--supper time!
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Ten minutes after our arrival D---- entered, accompanied by his bouquet of myosotis, who unmasked herself with a freedom and precision which argued a long acquaintance with these sort of parties.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading WE found many of my friends assembled--habitués of the opera lobbies and of the greenroom, and, as I had expected, a few unmasked "bouquets" anxious for the time to come when the water-bottles would be used--supper time!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WE found many of my friends assembled--habitués of the opera lobbies and of the greenroom, and, as I had expected, a few unmasked "bouquets" anxious for the time to come when the water-bottles would be used--supper time!
unmaskedverbUS /ənˈmæskt/
past form of “unmask” — reveal the true nature of
From this reading WE found many of my friends assembled--habitués of the opera lobbies and of the greenroom, and, as I had expected, a few unmasked "bouquets" anxious for the time to come when the water-bottles would be used--supper time!
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading WE found many of my friends assembled--habitués of the opera lobbies and of the greenroom, and, as I had expected, a few unmasked "bouquets" anxious for the time to come when the water-bottles would be used--supper time!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I introduced Louis to several friends, and it is needless to say that he was politely received and welcomed.
water-bottles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WE found many of my friends assembled--habitués of the opera lobbies and of the greenroom, and, as I had expected, a few unmasked "bouquets" anxious for the time to come when the water-bottles would be used--supper time!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE found many of my friends assembled--habitués of the opera lobbies and of the greenroom, and, as I had expected, a few unmasked "bouquets" anxious for the time to come when the water-bottles would be used--supper time!
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading I introduced Louis to several friends, and it is needless to say that he was politely received and welcomed.
at the time that
From this reading WE found many of my friends assembled--habitués of the opera lobbies and of the greenroom, and, as I had expected, a few unmasked "bouquets" anxious for the time to come when the water-bottles would be used--supper time!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ten minutes after our arrival D---- entered, accompanied by his bouquet of myosotis, who unmasked herself with a freedom and precision which argued a long acquaintance with these sort of parties.
which person or people
From this reading Ten minutes after our arrival D---- entered, accompanied by his bouquet of myosotis, who unmasked herself with a freedom and precision which argued a long acquaintance with these sort of parties.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ten minutes after our arrival D---- entered, accompanied by his bouquet of myosotis, who unmasked herself with a freedom and precision which argued a long acquaintance with these sort of parties.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading WE found many of my friends assembled--habitués of the opera lobbies and of the greenroom, and, as I had expected, a few unmasked "bouquets" anxious for the time to come when the water-bottles would be used--supper time!
