used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the Staineses gave an entertainment it was to mark their contempt for what more sensitive people might have considered a family catastrophe.
AdmiraltynounUS /ˈædmərəlti/
the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)
From this reading A boat-race had been inaugurated upon the occasion on which Winn lost his lawsuit; and some difficulty (ultimately overcome) between James and the Admiralty had resulted in a dinner followed by fireworks on the lawn.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When the Staineses gave an entertainment it was to mark their contempt for what more sensitive people might have considered a family catastrophe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A boat-race had been inaugurated upon the occasion on which Winn lost his lawsuit; and some difficulty (ultimately overcome) between James and the Admiralty had resulted in a dinner followed by fireworks on the lawn.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They had given a ball a week from the day on which Dolores ran away with the groom.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading They had given a ball a week from the day on which Dolores ran away with the groom.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A boat-race had been inaugurated upon the occasion on which Winn lost his lawsuit; and some difficulty (ultimately overcome) between James and the Admiralty had resulted in a dinner followed by fireworks on the lawn.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A boat-race had been inaugurated upon the occasion on which Winn lost his lawsuit; and some difficulty (ultimately overcome) between James and the Admiralty had resulted in a dinner followed by fireworks on the lawn.
boat-raceverb
participate in a boat race
From this reading A boat-race had been inaugurated upon the occasion on which Winn lost his lawsuit; and some difficulty (ultimately overcome) between James and the Admiralty had resulted in a dinner followed by fireworks on the lawn.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A boat-race had been inaugurated upon the occasion on which Winn lost his lawsuit; and some difficulty (ultimately overcome) between James and the Admiralty had resulted in a dinner followed by fireworks on the lawn.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading When the Staineses gave an entertainment it was to mark their contempt for what more sensitive people might have considered a family catastrophe.
carefully weighed
From this reading When the Staineses gave an entertainment it was to mark their contempt for what more sensitive people might have considered a family catastrophe.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading When the Staineses gave an entertainment it was to mark their contempt for what more sensitive people might have considered a family catastrophe.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Good God!" cried Sir Peter.
Davos
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From this reading When Winn returned from Davos, Lady Staines decided upon a garden party.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They had given a ball a week from the day on which Dolores ran away with the groom.
recognizable; marked
From this reading When Winn returned from Davos, Lady Staines decided upon a garden party.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading A boat-race had been inaugurated upon the occasion on which Winn lost his lawsuit; and some difficulty (ultimately overcome) between James and the Admiralty had resulted in a dinner followed by fireworks on the lawn.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A boat-race had been inaugurated upon the occasion on which Winn lost his lawsuit; and some difficulty (ultimately overcome) between James and the Admiralty had resulted in a dinner followed by fireworks on the lawn.
Dolores
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From this reading They had given a ball a week from the day on which Dolores ran away with the groom.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading When the Staineses gave an entertainment it was to mark their contempt for what more sensitive people might have considered a family catastrophe.
a social unit living together
From this reading When the Staineses gave an entertainment it was to mark their contempt for what more sensitive people might have considered a family catastrophe.
fireworksnounUS /ˈfaɪrwɜːrks/
plural of “firework” — (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
From this reading A boat-race had been inaugurated upon the occasion on which Winn lost his lawsuit; and some difficulty (ultimately overcome) between James and the Admiralty had resulted in a dinner followed by fireworks on the lawn.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A boat-race had been inaugurated upon the occasion on which Winn lost his lawsuit; and some difficulty (ultimately overcome) between James and the Admiralty had resulted in a dinner followed by fireworks on the lawn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the Staineses gave an entertainment it was to mark their contempt for what more sensitive people might have considered a family catastrophe.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They had given a ball a week from the day on which Dolores ran away with the groom.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading When Winn returned from Davos, Lady Staines decided upon a garden party.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading When the Staineses gave an entertainment it was to mark their contempt for what more sensitive people might have considered a family catastrophe.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading They had given a ball a week from the day on which Dolores ran away with the groom.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Good God!" cried Sir Peter.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good God!" cried Sir Peter.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading They had given a ball a week from the day on which Dolores ran away with the groom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had given a ball a week from the day on which Dolores ran away with the groom.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When the Staineses gave an entertainment it was to mark their contempt for what more sensitive people might have considered a family catastrophe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A boat-race had been inaugurated upon the occasion on which Winn lost his lawsuit; and some difficulty (ultimately overcome) between James and the Admiralty had resulted in a dinner followed by fireworks on the lawn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A boat-race had been inaugurated upon the occasion on which Winn lost his lawsuit; and some difficulty (ultimately overcome) between James and the Admiralty had resulted in a dinner followed by fireworks on the lawn.
inauguratedverbUS /ɪˈnɔːɡəreɪtɪd/
past form of “inaugurate” — commence officially
From this reading A boat-race had been inaugurated upon the occasion on which Winn lost his lawsuit; and some difficulty (ultimately overcome) between James and the Admiralty had resulted in a dinner followed by fireworks on the lawn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the Staineses gave an entertainment it was to mark their contempt for what more sensitive people might have considered a family catastrophe.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading A boat-race had been inaugurated upon the occasion on which Winn lost his lawsuit; and some difficulty (ultimately overcome) between James and the Admiralty had resulted in a dinner followed by fireworks on the lawn.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading When Winn returned from Davos, Lady Staines decided upon a garden party.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading A boat-race had been inaugurated upon the occasion on which Winn lost his lawsuit; and some difficulty (ultimately overcome) between James and the Admiralty had resulted in a dinner followed by fireworks on the lawn.
lawsuitnounUS /ˈlɔːsuːt/
a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
From this reading A boat-race had been inaugurated upon the occasion on which Winn lost his lawsuit; and some difficulty (ultimately overcome) between James and the Admiralty had resulted in a dinner followed by fireworks on the lawn.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading A boat-race had been inaugurated upon the occasion on which Winn lost his lawsuit; and some difficulty (ultimately overcome) between James and the Admiralty had resulted in a dinner followed by fireworks on the lawn.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading When the Staineses gave an entertainment it was to mark their contempt for what more sensitive people might have considered a family catastrophe.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When the Staineses gave an entertainment it was to mark their contempt for what more sensitive people might have considered a family catastrophe.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When the Staineses gave an entertainment it was to mark their contempt for what more sensitive people might have considered a family catastrophe.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading A boat-race had been inaugurated upon the occasion on which Winn lost his lawsuit; and some difficulty (ultimately overcome) between James and the Admiralty had resulted in a dinner followed by fireworks on the lawn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They had given a ball a week from the day on which Dolores ran away with the groom.
win a victory over
From this reading A boat-race had been inaugurated upon the occasion on which Winn lost his lawsuit; and some difficulty (ultimately overcome) between James and the Admiralty had resulted in a dinner followed by fireworks on the lawn.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading When Winn returned from Davos, Lady Staines decided upon a garden party.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When the Staineses gave an entertainment it was to mark their contempt for what more sensitive people might have considered a family catastrophe.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "Good God!" cried Sir Peter.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading They had given a ball a week from the day on which Dolores ran away with the groom.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading A boat-race had been inaugurated upon the occasion on which Winn lost his lawsuit; and some difficulty (ultimately overcome) between James and the Admiralty had resulted in a dinner followed by fireworks on the lawn.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Winn returned from Davos, Lady Staines decided upon a garden party.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading When the Staineses gave an entertainment it was to mark their contempt for what more sensitive people might have considered a family catastrophe.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Good God!" cried Sir Peter.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A boat-race had been inaugurated upon the occasion on which Winn lost his lawsuit; and some difficulty (ultimately overcome) between James and the Admiralty had resulted in a dinner followed by fireworks on the lawn.
StainesverbUS /steɪnz/
third-person singular of “stain” — color with a liquid dye or tint
From this reading When Winn returned from Davos, Lady Staines decided upon a garden party.
Staineses
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From this reading When the Staineses gave an entertainment it was to mark their contempt for what more sensitive people might have considered a family catastrophe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the Staineses gave an entertainment it was to mark their contempt for what more sensitive people might have considered a family catastrophe.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the Staineses gave an entertainment it was to mark their contempt for what more sensitive people might have considered a family catastrophe.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had given a ball a week from the day on which Dolores ran away with the groom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the Staineses gave an entertainment it was to mark their contempt for what more sensitive people might have considered a family catastrophe.
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading A boat-race had been inaugurated upon the occasion on which Winn lost his lawsuit; and some difficulty (ultimately overcome) between James and the Admiralty had resulted in a dinner followed by fireworks on the lawn.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A boat-race had been inaugurated upon the occasion on which Winn lost his lawsuit; and some difficulty (ultimately overcome) between James and the Admiralty had resulted in a dinner followed by fireworks on the lawn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the Staineses gave an entertainment it was to mark their contempt for what more sensitive people might have considered a family catastrophe.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading They had given a ball a week from the day on which Dolores ran away with the groom.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When the Staineses gave an entertainment it was to mark their contempt for what more sensitive people might have considered a family catastrophe.
at the time that
From this reading When the Staineses gave an entertainment it was to mark their contempt for what more sensitive people might have considered a family catastrophe.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They had given a ball a week from the day on which Dolores ran away with the groom.
Winn
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From this reading A boat-race had been inaugurated upon the occasion on which Winn lost his lawsuit; and some difficulty (ultimately overcome) between James and the Admiralty had resulted in a dinner followed by fireworks on the lawn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They had given a ball a week from the day on which Dolores ran away with the groom.
