used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The chief attraction of the evening, however, was the newly-returned Australian, said to be a millionaire, who took up a large space in the room, being tall and broad; he also took up a large space in the conversation: he talked loud and laughed loud.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading He presented successfully the appearance he desired, namely, that of a highly prosperous gentleman, accustomed to the deference due to millions.
in addition
From this reading The chief attraction of the evening, however, was the newly-returned Australian, said to be a millionaire, who took up a large space in the room, being tall and broad; he also took up a large space in the conversation: he talked loud and laughed loud.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The rooms were filled with people--chiefly young people, friends of her son and daughter.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He presented successfully the appearance he desired, namely, that of a highly prosperous gentleman, accustomed to the deference due to millions.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading Most of them were endowed with those literary and artistic leanings which made them severe critics, even if they had not yet produced immortal works of their own.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL Mrs. Christopher Campaigne was at home.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading The chief attraction of the evening, however, was the newly-returned Australian, said to be a millionaire, who took up a large space in the room, being tall and broad; he also took up a large space in the conversation: he talked loud and laughed loud.
AustraliannounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljən/
a native or inhabitant of Australia
From this reading The chief attraction of the evening, however, was the newly-returned Australian, said to be a millionaire, who took up a large space in the room, being tall and broad; he also took up a large space in the conversation: he talked loud and laughed loud.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The chief attraction of the evening, however, was the newly-returned Australian, said to be a millionaire, who took up a large space in the room, being tall and broad; he also took up a large space in the conversation: he talked loud and laughed loud.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The chief attraction of the evening, however, was the newly-returned Australian, said to be a millionaire, who took up a large space in the room, being tall and broad; he also took up a large space in the conversation: he talked loud and laughed loud.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The chief attraction of the evening, however, was the newly-returned Australian, said to be a millionaire, who took up a large space in the room, being tall and broad; he also took up a large space in the conversation: he talked loud and laughed loud.
Campaigne
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From this reading THE RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL Mrs. Christopher Campaigne was at home.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The chief attraction of the evening, however, was the newly-returned Australian, said to be a millionaire, who took up a large space in the room, being tall and broad; he also took up a large space in the conversation: he talked loud and laughed loud.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading The rooms were filled with people--chiefly young people, friends of her son and daughter.
ChristophernounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL Mrs. Christopher Campaigne was at home.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The chief attraction of the evening, however, was the newly-returned Australian, said to be a millionaire, who took up a large space in the room, being tall and broad; he also took up a large space in the conversation: he talked loud and laughed loud.
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading Most of them were endowed with those literary and artistic leanings which made them severe critics, even if they had not yet produced immortal works of their own.
a female human offspring
From this reading The rooms were filled with people--chiefly young people, friends of her son and daughter.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading He presented successfully the appearance he desired, namely, that of a highly prosperous gentleman, accustomed to the deference due to millions.
wanted intensely
From this reading He presented successfully the appearance he desired, namely, that of a highly prosperous gentleman, accustomed to the deference due to millions.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading He presented successfully the appearance he desired, namely, that of a highly prosperous gentleman, accustomed to the deference due to millions.
endowedadjectiveUS /enˈdaʊd/
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
From this reading Most of them were endowed with those literary and artistic leanings which made them severe critics, even if they had not yet produced immortal works of their own.
divisible by two
From this reading Most of them were endowed with those literary and artistic leanings which made them severe critics, even if they had not yet produced immortal works of their own.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The chief attraction of the evening, however, was the newly-returned Australian, said to be a millionaire, who took up a large space in the room, being tall and broad; he also took up a large space in the conversation: he talked loud and laughed loud.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The rooms were filled with people--chiefly young people, friends of her son and daughter.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The rooms were filled with people--chiefly young people, friends of her son and daughter.
a man of refinement
From this reading He presented successfully the appearance he desired, namely, that of a highly prosperous gentleman, accustomed to the deference due to millions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Most of them were endowed with those literary and artistic leanings which made them severe critics, even if they had not yet produced immortal works of their own.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The chief attraction of the evening, however, was the newly-returned Australian, said to be a millionaire, who took up a large space in the room, being tall and broad; he also took up a large space in the conversation: he talked loud and laughed loud.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The rooms were filled with people--chiefly young people, friends of her son and daughter.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading He presented successfully the appearance he desired, namely, that of a highly prosperous gentleman, accustomed to the deference due to millions.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL Mrs. Christopher Campaigne was at home.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The chief attraction of the evening, however, was the newly-returned Australian, said to be a millionaire, who took up a large space in the room, being tall and broad; he also took up a large space in the conversation: he talked loud and laughed loud.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Most of them were endowed with those literary and artistic leanings which made them severe critics, even if they had not yet produced immortal works of their own.
immortaladjUS /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/
Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)
From this reading Most of them were endowed with those literary and artistic leanings which made them severe critics, even if they had not yet produced immortal works of their own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The chief attraction of the evening, however, was the newly-returned Australian, said to be a millionaire, who took up a large space in the room, being tall and broad; he also took up a large space in the conversation: he talked loud and laughed loud.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The chief attraction of the evening, however, was the newly-returned Australian, said to be a millionaire, who took up a large space in the room, being tall and broad; he also took up a large space in the conversation: he talked loud and laughed loud.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading The chief attraction of the evening, however, was the newly-returned Australian, said to be a millionaire, who took up a large space in the room, being tall and broad; he also took up a large space in the conversation: he talked loud and laughed loud.
leaningsnounUS /ˈliːnɪŋz/
plural of “leaning” — an inclination to do something
From this reading Most of them were endowed with those literary and artistic leanings which made them severe critics, even if they had not yet produced immortal works of their own.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Most of them were endowed with those literary and artistic leanings which made them severe critics, even if they had not yet produced immortal works of their own.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading The chief attraction of the evening, however, was the newly-returned Australian, said to be a millionaire, who took up a large space in the room, being tall and broad; he also took up a large space in the conversation: he talked loud and laughed loud.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Most of them were endowed with those literary and artistic leanings which made them severe critics, even if they had not yet produced immortal works of their own.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading The chief attraction of the evening, however, was the newly-returned Australian, said to be a millionaire, who took up a large space in the room, being tall and broad; he also took up a large space in the conversation: he talked loud and laughed loud.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading He presented successfully the appearance he desired, namely, that of a highly prosperous gentleman, accustomed to the deference due to millions.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of them were endowed with those literary and artistic leanings which made them severe critics, even if they had not yet produced immortal works of their own.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL Mrs. Christopher Campaigne was at home.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading He presented successfully the appearance he desired, namely, that of a highly prosperous gentleman, accustomed to the deference due to millions.
newly-returned
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From this reading The chief attraction of the evening, however, was the newly-returned Australian, said to be a millionaire, who took up a large space in the room, being tall and broad; he also took up a large space in the conversation: he talked loud and laughed loud.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Most of them were endowed with those literary and artistic leanings which made them severe critics, even if they had not yet produced immortal works of their own.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL Mrs. Christopher Campaigne was at home.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Most of them were endowed with those literary and artistic leanings which made them severe critics, even if they had not yet produced immortal works of their own.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The rooms were filled with people--chiefly young people, friends of her son and daughter.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He presented successfully the appearance he desired, namely, that of a highly prosperous gentleman, accustomed to the deference due to millions.
PRODIGALnounUS /ˈprɑːdɪɡəl/
a recklessly extravagant consumer
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL Mrs. Christopher Campaigne was at home.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Most of them were endowed with those literary and artistic leanings which made them severe critics, even if they had not yet produced immortal works of their own.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading He presented successfully the appearance he desired, namely, that of a highly prosperous gentleman, accustomed to the deference due to millions.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL Mrs. Christopher Campaigne was at home.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The chief attraction of the evening, however, was the newly-returned Australian, said to be a millionaire, who took up a large space in the room, being tall and broad; he also took up a large space in the conversation: he talked loud and laughed loud.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The rooms were filled with people--chiefly young people, friends of her son and daughter.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The chief attraction of the evening, however, was the newly-returned Australian, said to be a millionaire, who took up a large space in the room, being tall and broad; he also took up a large space in the conversation: he talked loud and laughed loud.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Most of them were endowed with those literary and artistic leanings which made them severe critics, even if they had not yet produced immortal works of their own.
a male human offspring
From this reading The rooms were filled with people--chiefly young people, friends of her son and daughter.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The chief attraction of the evening, however, was the newly-returned Australian, said to be a millionaire, who took up a large space in the room, being tall and broad; he also took up a large space in the conversation: he talked loud and laughed loud.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading He presented successfully the appearance he desired, namely, that of a highly prosperous gentleman, accustomed to the deference due to millions.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The chief attraction of the evening, however, was the newly-returned Australian, said to be a millionaire, who took up a large space in the room, being tall and broad; he also took up a large space in the conversation: he talked loud and laughed loud.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The chief attraction of the evening, however, was the newly-returned Australian, said to be a millionaire, who took up a large space in the room, being tall and broad; he also took up a large space in the conversation: he talked loud and laughed loud.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He presented successfully the appearance he desired, namely, that of a highly prosperous gentleman, accustomed to the deference due to millions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL Mrs. Christopher Campaigne was at home.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Most of them were endowed with those literary and artistic leanings which made them severe critics, even if they had not yet produced immortal works of their own.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Most of them were endowed with those literary and artistic leanings which made them severe critics, even if they had not yet produced immortal works of their own.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Most of them were endowed with those literary and artistic leanings which made them severe critics, even if they had not yet produced immortal works of their own.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Most of them were endowed with those literary and artistic leanings which made them severe critics, even if they had not yet produced immortal works of their own.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The chief attraction of the evening, however, was the newly-returned Australian, said to be a millionaire, who took up a large space in the room, being tall and broad; he also took up a large space in the conversation: he talked loud and laughed loud.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The chief attraction of the evening, however, was the newly-returned Australian, said to be a millionaire, who took up a large space in the room, being tall and broad; he also took up a large space in the conversation: he talked loud and laughed loud.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The chief attraction of the evening, however, was the newly-returned Australian, said to be a millionaire, who took up a large space in the room, being tall and broad; he also took up a large space in the conversation: he talked loud and laughed loud.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL Mrs. Christopher Campaigne was at home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rooms were filled with people--chiefly young people, friends of her son and daughter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Most of them were endowed with those literary and artistic leanings which made them severe critics, even if they had not yet produced immortal works of their own.
which person or people
From this reading The chief attraction of the evening, however, was the newly-returned Australian, said to be a millionaire, who took up a large space in the room, being tall and broad; he also took up a large space in the conversation: he talked loud and laughed loud.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The rooms were filled with people--chiefly young people, friends of her son and daughter.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Most of them were endowed with those literary and artistic leanings which made them severe critics, even if they had not yet produced immortal works of their own.
but in spite of that
From this reading Most of them were endowed with those literary and artistic leanings which made them severe critics, even if they had not yet produced immortal works of their own.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The rooms were filled with people--chiefly young people, friends of her son and daughter.
