used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It has been said that there are few palaces in Europe that compare in comfort and luxury with a first class New York mansion.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading When I was admitted to the house of Gregory Vincent, I was surprised by its magnificence.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But I am prepared to indorse the remark.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I have never been in a palace, and Mr. Vincent's house was the only aristocratic house which I had had an opportunity to view.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It has been said that there are few palaces in Europe that compare in comfort and luxury with a first class New York mansion.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It has been said that there are few palaces in Europe that compare in comfort and luxury with a first class New York mansion.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading I have never been in a palace, and Mr. Vincent's house was the only aristocratic house which I had had an opportunity to view.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been said that there are few palaces in Europe that compare in comfort and luxury with a first class New York mansion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I am prepared to indorse the remark.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When I was admitted to the house of Gregory Vincent, I was surprised by its magnificence.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading It has been said that there are few palaces in Europe that compare in comfort and luxury with a first class New York mansion.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading It has been said that there are few palaces in Europe that compare in comfort and luxury with a first class New York mansion.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading It has been said that there are few palaces in Europe that compare in comfort and luxury with a first class New York mansion.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading It has been said that there are few palaces in Europe that compare in comfort and luxury with a first class New York mansion.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It has been said that there are few palaces in Europe that compare in comfort and luxury with a first class New York mansion.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It has been said that there are few palaces in Europe that compare in comfort and luxury with a first class New York mansion.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading When I was admitted to the house of Gregory Vincent, I was surprised by its magnificence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I have never been in a palace, and Mr. Vincent's house was the only aristocratic house which I had had an opportunity to view.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been said that there are few palaces in Europe that compare in comfort and luxury with a first class New York mansion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have never been in a palace, and Mr. Vincent's house was the only aristocratic house which I had had an opportunity to view.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When I was admitted to the house of Gregory Vincent, I was surprised by its magnificence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I was admitted to the house of Gregory Vincent, I was surprised by its magnificence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It has been said that there are few palaces in Europe that compare in comfort and luxury with a first class New York mansion.
indorseverb
be behind; approve of
From this reading But I am prepared to indorse the remark.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been said that there are few palaces in Europe that compare in comfort and luxury with a first class New York mansion.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When I was admitted to the house of Gregory Vincent, I was surprised by its magnificence.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading It has been said that there are few palaces in Europe that compare in comfort and luxury with a first class New York mansion.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading When I was admitted to the house of Gregory Vincent, I was surprised by its magnificence.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading It has been said that there are few palaces in Europe that compare in comfort and luxury with a first class New York mansion.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I have never been in a palace, and Mr. Vincent's house was the only aristocratic house which I had had an opportunity to view.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY RICH PATIENT.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I have never been in a palace, and Mr. Vincent's house was the only aristocratic house which I had had an opportunity to view.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It has been said that there are few palaces in Europe that compare in comfort and luxury with a first class New York mansion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When I was admitted to the house of Gregory Vincent, I was surprised by its magnificence.
and nothing more
From this reading I have never been in a palace, and Mr. Vincent's house was the only aristocratic house which I had had an opportunity to view.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I have never been in a palace, and Mr. Vincent's house was the only aristocratic house which I had had an opportunity to view.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading I have never been in a palace, and Mr. Vincent's house was the only aristocratic house which I had had an opportunity to view.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading It has been said that there are few palaces in Europe that compare in comfort and luxury with a first class New York mansion.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading MY RICH PATIENT.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading But I am prepared to indorse the remark.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading But I am prepared to indorse the remark.
possessing material wealth
From this reading MY RICH PATIENT.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It has been said that there are few palaces in Europe that compare in comfort and luxury with a first class New York mansion.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading When I was admitted to the house of Gregory Vincent, I was surprised by its magnificence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has been said that there are few palaces in Europe that compare in comfort and luxury with a first class New York mansion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When I was admitted to the house of Gregory Vincent, I was surprised by its magnificence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It has been said that there are few palaces in Europe that compare in comfort and luxury with a first class New York mansion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When I was admitted to the house of Gregory Vincent, I was surprised by its magnificence.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading I have never been in a palace, and Mr. Vincent's house was the only aristocratic house which I had had an opportunity to view.
Vincent
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From this reading When I was admitted to the house of Gregory Vincent, I was surprised by its magnificence.
Vincent's
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From this reading I have never been in a palace, and Mr. Vincent's house was the only aristocratic house which I had had an opportunity to view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I was admitted to the house of Gregory Vincent, I was surprised by its magnificence.
at the time that
From this reading When I was admitted to the house of Gregory Vincent, I was surprised by its magnificence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have never been in a palace, and Mr. Vincent's house was the only aristocratic house which I had had an opportunity to view.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It has been said that there are few palaces in Europe that compare in comfort and luxury with a first class New York mansion.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading It has been said that there are few palaces in Europe that compare in comfort and luxury with a first class New York mansion.
