used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The affair being considered rather in the light of a party to Richmond, or some similar gaiety, several of the guests went together.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Prince Luttermanne attended Lady Tilney; the Boileaus joined Lady Hamlet Vernon; and Lord Baskerville engaged his friend Lord Tonnerre to accompany himself and Lady Baskerville.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The affair being considered rather in the light of a party to Richmond, or some similar gaiety, several of the guests went together.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As the carriage of the latter proceeded down ---- street, they passed the church at the moment when Lord Albert D'Esterre was leaving the door, after evening service.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading As the carriage of the latter proceeded down ---- street, they passed the church at the moment when Lord Albert D'Esterre was leaving the door, after evening service.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the carriage of the latter proceeded down ---- street, they passed the church at the moment when Lord Albert D'Esterre was leaving the door, after evening service.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Prince Luttermanne attended Lady Tilney; the Boileaus joined Lady Hamlet Vernon; and Lord Baskerville engaged his friend Lord Tonnerre to accompany himself and Lady Baskerville.
Baskerville
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From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
Boileaus
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From this reading Prince Luttermanne attended Lady Tilney; the Boileaus joined Lady Hamlet Vernon; and Lord Baskerville engaged his friend Lord Tonnerre to accompany himself and Lady Baskerville.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading As the carriage of the latter proceeded down ---- street, they passed the church at the moment when Lord Albert D'Esterre was leaving the door, after evening service.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading As the carriage of the latter proceeded down ---- street, they passed the church at the moment when Lord Albert D'Esterre was leaving the door, after evening service.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
compromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
carefully weighed
From this reading The affair being considered rather in the light of a party to Richmond, or some similar gaiety, several of the guests went together.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
D'Esterre
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From this reading As the carriage of the latter proceeded down ---- street, they passed the church at the moment when Lord Albert D'Esterre was leaving the door, after evening service.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE DINNER.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As the carriage of the latter proceeded down ---- street, they passed the church at the moment when Lord Albert D'Esterre was leaving the door, after evening service.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As the carriage of the latter proceeded down ---- street, they passed the church at the moment when Lord Albert D'Esterre was leaving the door, after evening service.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Prince Luttermanne attended Lady Tilney; the Boileaus joined Lady Hamlet Vernon; and Lord Baskerville engaged his friend Lord Tonnerre to accompany himself and Lady Baskerville.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading As the carriage of the latter proceeded down ---- street, they passed the church at the moment when Lord Albert D'Esterre was leaving the door, after evening service.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Prince Luttermanne attended Lady Tilney; the Boileaus joined Lady Hamlet Vernon; and Lord Baskerville engaged his friend Lord Tonnerre to accompany himself and Lady Baskerville.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading The affair being considered rather in the light of a party to Richmond, or some similar gaiety, several of the guests went together.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The affair being considered rather in the light of a party to Richmond, or some similar gaiety, several of the guests went together.
HamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading Prince Luttermanne attended Lady Tilney; the Boileaus joined Lady Hamlet Vernon; and Lord Baskerville engaged his friend Lord Tonnerre to accompany himself and Lady Baskerville.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Prince Luttermanne attended Lady Tilney; the Boileaus joined Lady Hamlet Vernon; and Lord Baskerville engaged his friend Lord Tonnerre to accompany himself and Lady Baskerville.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Prince Luttermanne attended Lady Tilney; the Boileaus joined Lady Hamlet Vernon; and Lord Baskerville engaged his friend Lord Tonnerre to accompany himself and Lady Baskerville.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading As the carriage of the latter proceeded down ---- street, they passed the church at the moment when Lord Albert D'Esterre was leaving the door, after evening service.
the act of departing
From this reading As the carriage of the latter proceeded down ---- street, they passed the church at the moment when Lord Albert D'Esterre was leaving the door, after evening service.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The affair being considered rather in the light of a party to Richmond, or some similar gaiety, several of the guests went together.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
Luttermanne
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From this reading Prince Luttermanne attended Lady Tilney; the Boileaus joined Lady Hamlet Vernon; and Lord Baskerville engaged his friend Lord Tonnerre to accompany himself and Lady Baskerville.
a particular point in time
From this reading As the carriage of the latter proceeded down ---- street, they passed the church at the moment when Lord Albert D'Esterre was leaving the door, after evening service.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
not any; not one
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
on one occasion
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The affair being considered rather in the light of a party to Richmond, or some similar gaiety, several of the guests went together.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As the carriage of the latter proceeded down ---- street, they passed the church at the moment when Lord Albert D'Esterre was leaving the door, after evening service.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Prince Luttermanne attended Lady Tilney; the Boileaus joined Lady Hamlet Vernon; and Lord Baskerville engaged his friend Lord Tonnerre to accompany himself and Lady Baskerville.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading As the carriage of the latter proceeded down ---- street, they passed the church at the moment when Lord Albert D'Esterre was leaving the door, after evening service.
on the contrary
From this reading The affair being considered rather in the light of a party to Richmond, or some similar gaiety, several of the guests went together.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading The affair being considered rather in the light of a party to Richmond, or some similar gaiety, several of the guests went together.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading As the carriage of the latter proceeded down ---- street, they passed the church at the moment when Lord Albert D'Esterre was leaving the door, after evening service.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The affair being considered rather in the light of a party to Richmond, or some similar gaiety, several of the guests went together.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading The affair being considered rather in the light of a party to Richmond, or some similar gaiety, several of the guests went together.
term of address for a man
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The affair being considered rather in the light of a party to Richmond, or some similar gaiety, several of the guests went together.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As the carriage of the latter proceeded down ---- street, they passed the church at the moment when Lord Albert D'Esterre was leaving the door, after evening service.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
Temple'snounUS /ˈtempəlz/
possessive form of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DINNER.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the carriage of the latter proceeded down ---- street, they passed the church at the moment when Lord Albert D'Esterre was leaving the door, after evening service.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
Tilney
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From this reading Prince Luttermanne attended Lady Tilney; the Boileaus joined Lady Hamlet Vernon; and Lord Baskerville engaged his friend Lord Tonnerre to accompany himself and Lady Baskerville.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The affair being considered rather in the light of a party to Richmond, or some similar gaiety, several of the guests went together.
Tonnerre
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From this reading Prince Luttermanne attended Lady Tilney; the Boileaus joined Lady Hamlet Vernon; and Lord Baskerville engaged his friend Lord Tonnerre to accompany himself and Lady Baskerville.
Vernon
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From this reading Prince Luttermanne attended Lady Tilney; the Boileaus joined Lady Hamlet Vernon; and Lord Baskerville engaged his friend Lord Tonnerre to accompany himself and Lady Baskerville.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The affair being considered rather in the light of a party to Richmond, or some similar gaiety, several of the guests went together.
at the time that
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
which person or people
From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
William
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From this reading When Lord Baskerville announced to Lady Baskerville the names of those who composed Sir William Temple's dinner party, she was sufficiently astonished; but felt there could be no compromise in being present, and at once accepted his invitation.
