used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had been built by a wealthy nobleman and completed with a princely disregard for expenditure.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Preparations were already going forward for the ball when Herman and Olga reached home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Herman and Olga occupied one of the finest residences in Park Lane.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Preparations were already going forward for the ball when Herman and Olga reached home.
ballroomnounUS /ˈbɔːlruːm/
large room used mainly for dancing
From this reading Decorators were putting the finishing touches on the magnificent ballroom.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been built by a wealthy nobleman and completed with a princely disregard for expenditure.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading It had been built by a wealthy nobleman and completed with a princely disregard for expenditure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It had been built by a wealthy nobleman and completed with a princely disregard for expenditure.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading It stood in the center of a considerable park, surrounded by trees and gardens.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading It had been built by a wealthy nobleman and completed with a princely disregard for expenditure.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It stood in the center of a considerable park, surrounded by trees and gardens.
DecoratorsnounUS /ˈdekəreɪtərz/
plural of “decorator” — a person who specializes in interior decoration
From this reading Decorators were putting the finishing touches on the magnificent ballroom.
disregardverbUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading It had been built by a wealthy nobleman and completed with a princely disregard for expenditure.
expenditurenounUS /ɪkˈspendətʃər/
money paid out; an amount spent
From this reading It had been built by a wealthy nobleman and completed with a princely disregard for expenditure.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Herman and Olga occupied one of the finest residences in Park Lane.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading Decorators were putting the finishing touches on the magnificent ballroom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had been built by a wealthy nobleman and completed with a princely disregard for expenditure.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Preparations were already going forward for the ball when Herman and Olga reached home.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading It stood in the center of a considerable park, surrounded by trees and gardens.
the act of departing
From this reading Preparations were already going forward for the ball when Herman and Olga reached home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been built by a wealthy nobleman and completed with a princely disregard for expenditure.
HermannounUS /ˈhɜːrmən/
United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)
From this reading Herman and Olga occupied one of the finest residences in Park Lane.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Preparations were already going forward for the ball when Herman and Olga reached home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Herman and Olga occupied one of the finest residences in Park Lane.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been built by a wealthy nobleman and completed with a princely disregard for expenditure.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Herman and Olga occupied one of the finest residences in Park Lane.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Decorators were putting the finishing touches on the magnificent ballroom.
noblemannounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmən/
a titled peer of the realm
From this reading It had been built by a wealthy nobleman and completed with a princely disregard for expenditure.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Herman and Olga occupied one of the finest residences in Park Lane.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Herman and Olga occupied one of the finest residences in Park Lane.
Olga
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From this reading Herman and Olga occupied one of the finest residences in Park Lane.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Decorators were putting the finishing touches on the magnificent ballroom.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Herman and Olga occupied one of the finest residences in Park Lane.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Herman and Olga occupied one of the finest residences in Park Lane.
PreparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Preparations were already going forward for the ball when Herman and Olga reached home.
princelyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪnsli/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading It had been built by a wealthy nobleman and completed with a princely disregard for expenditure.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Decorators were putting the finishing touches on the magnificent ballroom.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Preparations were already going forward for the ball when Herman and Olga reached home.
residencesnounUS /ˈrezɪdənsɪz/
plural of “residence” — any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Herman and Olga occupied one of the finest residences in Park Lane.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It stood in the center of a considerable park, surrounded by trees and gardens.
confined on all sides
From this reading It stood in the center of a considerable park, surrounded by trees and gardens.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Herman and Olga occupied one of the finest residences in Park Lane.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading Decorators were putting the finishing touches on the magnificent ballroom.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It stood in the center of a considerable park, surrounded by trees and gardens.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading It had been built by a wealthy nobleman and completed with a princely disregard for expenditure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Preparations were already going forward for the ball when Herman and Olga reached home.
at the time that
From this reading Preparations were already going forward for the ball when Herman and Olga reached home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It had been built by a wealthy nobleman and completed with a princely disregard for expenditure.
