used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LETTER FROM AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was universally acknowledged that the Rajah's Prime Minister, Kobad Shikan, was the most magnificent figure on the polo-ground that afternoon.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading A LETTER FROM AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was universally acknowledged that the Rajah's Prime Minister, Kobad Shikan, was the most magnificent figure on the polo-ground that afternoon.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading A LETTER FROM AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was universally acknowledged that the Rajah's Prime Minister, Kobad Shikan, was the most magnificent figure on the polo-ground that afternoon.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading And his snow-white beard added very greatly to the general brilliance of his appearance.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A LETTER FROM AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was universally acknowledged that the Rajah's Prime Minister, Kobad Shikan, was the most magnificent figure on the polo-ground that afternoon.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was not his custom to attend social gatherings at all.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The splendour of his attire was almost dazzling.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A LETTER FROM AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was universally acknowledged that the Rajah's Prime Minister, Kobad Shikan, was the most magnificent figure on the polo-ground that afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And his snow-white beard added very greatly to the general brilliance of his appearance.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading And his snow-white beard added very greatly to the general brilliance of his appearance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was not his custom to attend social gatherings at all.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading It was not his custom to attend social gatherings at all.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading The splendour of his attire was almost dazzling.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading And his snow-white beard added very greatly to the general brilliance of his appearance.
brilliancenounUS /ˈbrɪljəns/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading And his snow-white beard added very greatly to the general brilliance of his appearance.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading It was not his custom to attend social gatherings at all.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading The splendour of his attire was almost dazzling.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A LETTER FROM AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was universally acknowledged that the Rajah's Prime Minister, Kobad Shikan, was the most magnificent figure on the polo-ground that afternoon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A LETTER FROM AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was universally acknowledged that the Rajah's Prime Minister, Kobad Shikan, was the most magnificent figure on the polo-ground that afternoon.
gatheringsnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋz/
plural of “gathering” — a group of persons together in one place
From this reading It was not his custom to attend social gatherings at all.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading And his snow-white beard added very greatly to the general brilliance of his appearance.
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading He literally glittered with jewels.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading And his snow-white beard added very greatly to the general brilliance of his appearance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He literally glittered with jewels.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The splendour of his attire was almost dazzling.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A LETTER FROM AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was universally acknowledged that the Rajah's Prime Minister, Kobad Shikan, was the most magnificent figure on the polo-ground that afternoon.
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading He literally glittered with jewels.
Kobad
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From this reading A LETTER FROM AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was universally acknowledged that the Rajah's Prime Minister, Kobad Shikan, was the most magnificent figure on the polo-ground that afternoon.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A LETTER FROM AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was universally acknowledged that the Rajah's Prime Minister, Kobad Shikan, was the most magnificent figure on the polo-ground that afternoon.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading He literally glittered with jewels.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading A LETTER FROM AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was universally acknowledged that the Rajah's Prime Minister, Kobad Shikan, was the most magnificent figure on the polo-ground that afternoon.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading A LETTER FROM AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was universally acknowledged that the Rajah's Prime Minister, Kobad Shikan, was the most magnificent figure on the polo-ground that afternoon.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A LETTER FROM AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was universally acknowledged that the Rajah's Prime Minister, Kobad Shikan, was the most magnificent figure on the polo-ground that afternoon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not his custom to attend social gatherings at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The splendour of his attire was almost dazzling.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A LETTER FROM AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was universally acknowledged that the Rajah's Prime Minister, Kobad Shikan, was the most magnificent figure on the polo-ground that afternoon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A LETTER FROM AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was universally acknowledged that the Rajah's Prime Minister, Kobad Shikan, was the most magnificent figure on the polo-ground that afternoon.
polo-ground
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From this reading A LETTER FROM AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was universally acknowledged that the Rajah's Prime Minister, Kobad Shikan, was the most magnificent figure on the polo-ground that afternoon.
PrimeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading A LETTER FROM AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was universally acknowledged that the Rajah's Prime Minister, Kobad Shikan, was the most magnificent figure on the polo-ground that afternoon.
Rajah's
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From this reading A LETTER FROM AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was universally acknowledged that the Rajah's Prime Minister, Kobad Shikan, was the most magnificent figure on the polo-ground that afternoon.
Shikan
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From this reading A LETTER FROM AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was universally acknowledged that the Rajah's Prime Minister, Kobad Shikan, was the most magnificent figure on the polo-ground that afternoon.
snow-whiteadjective
of the white color of snow
From this reading And his snow-white beard added very greatly to the general brilliance of his appearance.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading It was not his custom to attend social gatherings at all.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading The splendour of his attire was almost dazzling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A LETTER FROM AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was universally acknowledged that the Rajah's Prime Minister, Kobad Shikan, was the most magnificent figure on the polo-ground that afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LETTER FROM AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was universally acknowledged that the Rajah's Prime Minister, Kobad Shikan, was the most magnificent figure on the polo-ground that afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And his snow-white beard added very greatly to the general brilliance of his appearance.
universallyadverbUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli/
everywhere
From this reading A LETTER FROM AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was universally acknowledged that the Rajah's Prime Minister, Kobad Shikan, was the most magnificent figure on the polo-ground that afternoon.
precisely as stated
From this reading And his snow-white beard added very greatly to the general brilliance of his appearance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A LETTER FROM AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was universally acknowledged that the Rajah's Prime Minister, Kobad Shikan, was the most magnificent figure on the polo-ground that afternoon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He literally glittered with jewels.
