Chapter V · Chapter 5

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was the evening of a great dinner, to be followed by a select reception, at the Padovani mansion.

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From this reading The Grand-Duke Leopold was entertaining at the table of his ‘respected friend,’ as he called the Duchess, some members selected from the various departments of the Institute, and so making his return to the five Académies for their courteous reception of him and for the complimentary harangue of the President.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading The Grand-Duke, seated opposite the hostess, had Madame Astier on his right, and on his left the Countess Foder, wife of the First Secretary of the Finnish Embassy, acting as Ambassador.

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From this reading On the right of the Duchess sat Léonard Astier, and on her left Monsignor Adriani, the Papal Nuncio.

a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

From this reading Diplomatic society was, as usual, well represented at the house of a lady whose husband had been Ambassador; but the Institute had the chief place, and the arrangement of the guests showed the object of the dinner.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The Grand-Duke Leopold was entertaining at the table of his ‘respected friend,’ as he called the Duchess, some members selected from the various departments of the Institute, and so making his return to the five Académies for their courteous reception of him and for the complimentary harangue of the President.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Diplomatic society was, as usual, well represented at the house of a lady whose husband had been Ambassador; but the Institute had the chief place, and the arrangement of the guests showed the object of the dinner.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The Grand-Duke Leopold was entertaining at the table of his ‘respected friend,’ as he called the Duchess, some members selected from the various departments of the Institute, and so making his return to the five Académies for their courteous reception of him and for the complimentary harangue of the President.

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From this reading The Grand-Duke, seated opposite the hostess, had Madame Astier on his right, and on his left the Countess Foder, wife of the First Secretary of the Finnish Embassy, acting as Ambassador.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was the evening of a great dinner, to be followed by a select reception, at the Padovani mansion.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was the evening of a great dinner, to be followed by a select reception, at the Padovani mansion.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Diplomatic society was, as usual, well represented at the house of a lady whose husband had been Ambassador; but the Institute had the chief place, and the arrangement of the guests showed the object of the dinner.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Diplomatic society was, as usual, well represented at the house of a lady whose husband had been Ambassador; but the Institute had the chief place, and the arrangement of the guests showed the object of the dinner.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was the evening of a great dinner, to be followed by a select reception, at the Padovani mansion.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The Grand-Duke Leopold was entertaining at the table of his ‘respected friend,’ as he called the Duchess, some members selected from the various departments of the Institute, and so making his return to the five Académies for their courteous reception of him and for the complimentary harangue of the President.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Diplomatic society was, as usual, well represented at the house of a lady whose husband had been Ambassador; but the Institute had the chief place, and the arrangement of the guests showed the object of the dinner.

conveying or resembling a compliment

From this reading The Grand-Duke Leopold was entertaining at the table of his ‘respected friend,’ as he called the Duchess, some members selected from the various departments of the Institute, and so making his return to the five Académies for their courteous reception of him and for the complimentary harangue of the President.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading The Grand-Duke, seated opposite the hostess, had Madame Astier on his right, and on his left the Countess Foder, wife of the First Secretary of the Finnish Embassy, acting as Ambassador.

exhibiting courtesy and politeness

From this reading The Grand-Duke Leopold was entertaining at the table of his ‘respected friend,’ as he called the Duchess, some members selected from the various departments of the Institute, and so making his return to the five Académies for their courteous reception of him and for the complimentary harangue of the President.

plural of “department” — a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading The Grand-Duke Leopold was entertaining at the table of his ‘respected friend,’ as he called the Duchess, some members selected from the various departments of the Institute, and so making his return to the five Académies for their courteous reception of him and for the complimentary harangue of the President.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading It was the evening of a great dinner, to be followed by a select reception, at the Padovani mansion.

relating to or characteristic of diplomacy

From this reading Diplomatic society was, as usual, well represented at the house of a lady whose husband had been Ambassador; but the Institute had the chief place, and the arrangement of the guests showed the object of the dinner.

the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right

From this reading The Grand-Duke Leopold was entertaining at the table of his ‘respected friend,’ as he called the Duchess, some members selected from the various departments of the Institute, and so making his return to the five Académies for their courteous reception of him and for the complimentary harangue of the President.

a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work

From this reading The Grand-Duke, seated opposite the hostess, had Madame Astier on his right, and on his left the Countess Foder, wife of the First Secretary of the Finnish Embassy, acting as Ambassador.

agreeably diverting

From this reading The Grand-Duke Leopold was entertaining at the table of his ‘respected friend,’ as he called the Duchess, some members selected from the various departments of the Institute, and so making his return to the five Académies for their courteous reception of him and for the complimentary harangue of the President.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was the evening of a great dinner, to be followed by a select reception, at the Padovani mansion.

the official language of Finland; belongs to the Baltic Finnic family of languages

From this reading The Grand-Duke, seated opposite the hostess, had Madame Astier on his right, and on his left the Countess Foder, wife of the First Secretary of the Finnish Embassy, acting as Ambassador.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The Grand-Duke, seated opposite the hostess, had Madame Astier on his right, and on his left the Countess Foder, wife of the First Secretary of the Finnish Embassy, acting as Ambassador.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The Grand-Duke Leopold was entertaining at the table of his ‘respected friend,’ as he called the Duchess, some members selected from the various departments of the Institute, and so making his return to the five Académies for their courteous reception of him and for the complimentary harangue of the President.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Grand-Duke, seated opposite the hostess, had Madame Astier on his right, and on his left the Countess Foder, wife of the First Secretary of the Finnish Embassy, acting as Ambassador.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading It was the evening of a great dinner, to be followed by a select reception, at the Padovani mansion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Grand-Duke Leopold was entertaining at the table of his ‘respected friend,’ as he called the Duchess, some members selected from the various departments of the Institute, and so making his return to the five Académies for their courteous reception of him and for the complimentary harangue of the President.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The Grand-Duke Leopold was entertaining at the table of his ‘respected friend,’ as he called the Duchess, some members selected from the various departments of the Institute, and so making his return to the five Académies for their courteous reception of him and for the complimentary harangue of the President.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Grand-Duke Leopold was entertaining at the table of his ‘respected friend,’ as he called the Duchess, some members selected from the various departments of the Institute, and so making his return to the five Académies for their courteous reception of him and for the complimentary harangue of the President.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Grand-Duke Leopold was entertaining at the table of his ‘respected friend,’ as he called the Duchess, some members selected from the various departments of the Institute, and so making his return to the five Académies for their courteous reception of him and for the complimentary harangue of the President.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It was the evening of a great dinner, to be followed by a select reception, at the Padovani mansion.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Diplomatic society was, as usual, well represented at the house of a lady whose husband had been Ambassador; but the Institute had the chief place, and the arrangement of the guests showed the object of the dinner.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Diplomatic society was, as usual, well represented at the house of a lady whose husband had been Ambassador; but the Institute had the chief place, and the arrangement of the guests showed the object of the dinner.

a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion

From this reading The Grand-Duke Leopold was entertaining at the table of his ‘respected friend,’ as he called the Duchess, some members selected from the various departments of the Institute, and so making his return to the five Académies for their courteous reception of him and for the complimentary harangue of the President.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Grand-Duke Leopold was entertaining at the table of his ‘respected friend,’ as he called the Duchess, some members selected from the various departments of the Institute, and so making his return to the five Académies for their courteous reception of him and for the complimentary harangue of the President.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading On the right of the Duchess sat Léonard Astier, and on her left Monsignor Adriani, the Papal Nuncio.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The Grand-Duke Leopold was entertaining at the table of his ‘respected friend,’ as he called the Duchess, some members selected from the various departments of the Institute, and so making his return to the five Académies for their courteous reception of him and for the complimentary harangue of the President.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The Grand-Duke Leopold was entertaining at the table of his ‘respected friend,’ as he called the Duchess, some members selected from the various departments of the Institute, and so making his return to the five Académies for their courteous reception of him and for the complimentary harangue of the President.

a woman host

From this reading The Grand-Duke, seated opposite the hostess, had Madame Astier on his right, and on his left the Countess Foder, wife of the First Secretary of the Finnish Embassy, acting as Ambassador.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Diplomatic society was, as usual, well represented at the house of a lady whose husband had been Ambassador; but the Institute had the chief place, and the arrangement of the guests showed the object of the dinner.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Diplomatic society was, as usual, well represented at the house of a lady whose husband had been Ambassador; but the Institute had the chief place, and the arrangement of the guests showed the object of the dinner.

set up or lay the groundwork for

From this reading The Grand-Duke Leopold was entertaining at the table of his ‘respected friend,’ as he called the Duchess, some members selected from the various departments of the Institute, and so making his return to the five Académies for their courteous reception of him and for the complimentary harangue of the President.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the evening of a great dinner, to be followed by a select reception, at the Padovani mansion.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Diplomatic society was, as usual, well represented at the house of a lady whose husband had been Ambassador; but the Institute had the chief place, and the arrangement of the guests showed the object of the dinner.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The Grand-Duke, seated opposite the hostess, had Madame Astier on his right, and on his left the Countess Foder, wife of the First Secretary of the Finnish Embassy, acting as Ambassador.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Grand-Duke Leopold was entertaining at the table of his ‘respected friend,’ as he called the Duchess, some members selected from the various departments of the Institute, and so making his return to the five Académies for their courteous reception of him and for the complimentary harangue of the President.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On the right of the Duchess sat Léonard Astier, and on her left Monsignor Adriani, the Papal Nuncio.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading The Grand-Duke, seated opposite the hostess, had Madame Astier on his right, and on his left the Countess Foder, wife of the First Secretary of the Finnish Embassy, acting as Ambassador.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The Grand-Duke Leopold was entertaining at the table of his ‘respected friend,’ as he called the Duchess, some members selected from the various departments of the Institute, and so making his return to the five Académies for their courteous reception of him and for the complimentary harangue of the President.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading It was the evening of a great dinner, to be followed by a select reception, at the Padovani mansion.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading The Grand-Duke Leopold was entertaining at the table of his ‘respected friend,’ as he called the Duchess, some members selected from the various departments of the Institute, and so making his return to the five Académies for their courteous reception of him and for the complimentary harangue of the President.

(Roman Catholic Church) an ecclesiastical title of honor bestowed on some priests

From this reading On the right of the Duchess sat Léonard Astier, and on her left Monsignor Adriani, the Papal Nuncio.

(Roman Catholic Church) a diplomatic representative of the Pope having ambassadorial status

From this reading On the right of the Duchess sat Léonard Astier, and on her left Monsignor Adriani, the Papal Nuncio.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Diplomatic society was, as usual, well represented at the house of a lady whose husband had been Ambassador; but the Institute had the chief place, and the arrangement of the guests showed the object of the dinner.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was the evening of a great dinner, to be followed by a select reception, at the Padovani mansion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Grand-Duke, seated opposite the hostess, had Madame Astier on his right, and on his left the Countess Foder, wife of the First Secretary of the Finnish Embassy, acting as Ambassador.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading The Grand-Duke, seated opposite the hostess, had Madame Astier on his right, and on his left the Countess Foder, wife of the First Secretary of the Finnish Embassy, acting as Ambassador.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was the evening of a great dinner, to be followed by a select reception, at the Padovani mansion.

proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles

From this reading On the right of the Duchess sat Léonard Astier, and on her left Monsignor Adriani, the Papal Nuncio.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Diplomatic society was, as usual, well represented at the house of a lady whose husband had been Ambassador; but the Institute had the chief place, and the arrangement of the guests showed the object of the dinner.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading The Grand-Duke Leopold was entertaining at the table of his ‘respected friend,’ as he called the Duchess, some members selected from the various departments of the Institute, and so making his return to the five Académies for their courteous reception of him and for the complimentary harangue of the President.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading It was the evening of a great dinner, to be followed by a select reception, at the Padovani mansion.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading Diplomatic society was, as usual, well represented at the house of a lady whose husband had been Ambassador; but the Institute had the chief place, and the arrangement of the guests showed the object of the dinner.

receiving deferential regard

From this reading The Grand-Duke Leopold was entertaining at the table of his ‘respected friend,’ as he called the Duchess, some members selected from the various departments of the Institute, and so making his return to the five Académies for their courteous reception of him and for the complimentary harangue of the President.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The Grand-Duke Leopold was entertaining at the table of his ‘respected friend,’ as he called the Duchess, some members selected from the various departments of the Institute, and so making his return to the five Académies for their courteous reception of him and for the complimentary harangue of the President.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The Grand-Duke, seated opposite the hostess, had Madame Astier on his right, and on his left the Countess Foder, wife of the First Secretary of the Finnish Embassy, acting as Ambassador.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading On the right of the Duchess sat Léonard Astier, and on her left Monsignor Adriani, the Papal Nuncio.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading The Grand-Duke, seated opposite the hostess, had Madame Astier on his right, and on his left the Countess Foder, wife of the First Secretary of the Finnish Embassy, acting as Ambassador.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading The Grand-Duke, seated opposite the hostess, had Madame Astier on his right, and on his left the Countess Foder, wife of the First Secretary of the Finnish Embassy, acting as Ambassador.

of superior grade

From this reading It was the evening of a great dinner, to be followed by a select reception, at the Padovani mansion.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading The Grand-Duke Leopold was entertaining at the table of his ‘respected friend,’ as he called the Duchess, some members selected from the various departments of the Institute, and so making his return to the five Académies for their courteous reception of him and for the complimentary harangue of the President.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Diplomatic society was, as usual, well represented at the house of a lady whose husband had been Ambassador; but the Institute had the chief place, and the arrangement of the guests showed the object of the dinner.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Grand-Duke Leopold was entertaining at the table of his ‘respected friend,’ as he called the Duchess, some members selected from the various departments of the Institute, and so making his return to the five Académies for their courteous reception of him and for the complimentary harangue of the President.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Diplomatic society was, as usual, well represented at the house of a lady whose husband had been Ambassador; but the Institute had the chief place, and the arrangement of the guests showed the object of the dinner.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The Grand-Duke Leopold was entertaining at the table of his ‘respected friend,’ as he called the Duchess, some members selected from the various departments of the Institute, and so making his return to the five Académies for their courteous reception of him and for the complimentary harangue of the President.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The Grand-Duke Leopold was entertaining at the table of his ‘respected friend,’ as he called the Duchess, some members selected from the various departments of the Institute, and so making his return to the five Académies for their courteous reception of him and for the complimentary harangue of the President.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading It was the evening of a great dinner, to be followed by a select reception, at the Padovani mansion.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Grand-Duke Leopold was entertaining at the table of his ‘respected friend,’ as he called the Duchess, some members selected from the various departments of the Institute, and so making his return to the five Académies for their courteous reception of him and for the complimentary harangue of the President.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It was the evening of a great dinner, to be followed by a select reception, at the Padovani mansion.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Diplomatic society was, as usual, well represented at the house of a lady whose husband had been Ambassador; but the Institute had the chief place, and the arrangement of the guests showed the object of the dinner.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The Grand-Duke Leopold was entertaining at the table of his ‘respected friend,’ as he called the Duchess, some members selected from the various departments of the Institute, and so making his return to the five Académies for their courteous reception of him and for the complimentary harangue of the President.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was the evening of a great dinner, to be followed by a select reception, at the Padovani mansion.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Diplomatic society was, as usual, well represented at the house of a lady whose husband had been Ambassador; but the Institute had the chief place, and the arrangement of the guests showed the object of the dinner.

belonging to which person

From this reading Diplomatic society was, as usual, well represented at the house of a lady whose husband had been Ambassador; but the Institute had the chief place, and the arrangement of the guests showed the object of the dinner.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The Grand-Duke, seated opposite the hostess, had Madame Astier on his right, and on his left the Countess Foder, wife of the First Secretary of the Finnish Embassy, acting as Ambassador.