used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By F. Marion Crawford Illustrated By Frank Snapp It was a rather dim daylight dinner.
in the past
From this reading It seemed to me that in old times, ever so long ago, when I had last stayed in that house, there had been as many as thirty or forty guests.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading I recognized some of them among a number of beautiful portraits that hung on the walls.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed to me that in old times, ever so long ago, when I had last stayed in that house, there had been as many as thirty or forty guests.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading I had expected to find a larger party, I believe, for I recollect being a little surprised at seeing only a dozen people assembled at table.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I remember that quite distinctly, for I could see the glow of the sunset over the trees in the park, through the high window at the west end of the dining-room.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading I recognized some of them among a number of beautiful portraits that hung on the walls.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It seemed to me that in old times, ever so long ago, when I had last stayed in that house, there had been as many as thirty or forty guests.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I had expected to find a larger party, I believe, for I recollect being a little surprised at seeing only a dozen people assembled at table.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I had expected to find a larger party, I believe, for I recollect being a little surprised at seeing only a dozen people assembled at table.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By F. Marion Crawford Illustrated By Frank Snapp It was a rather dim daylight dinner.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I remember that quite distinctly, for I could see the glow of the sunset over the trees in the park, through the high window at the west end of the dining-room.
CrawfordnounUS /ˈkrɔːfərd/
United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)
From this reading By F. Marion Crawford Illustrated By Frank Snapp It was a rather dim daylight dinner.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading By F. Marion Crawford Illustrated By Frank Snapp It was a rather dim daylight dinner.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading By F. Marion Crawford Illustrated By Frank Snapp It was a rather dim daylight dinner.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading I remember that quite distinctly, for I could see the glow of the sunset over the trees in the park, through the high window at the west end of the dining-room.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading By F. Marion Crawford Illustrated By Frank Snapp It was a rather dim daylight dinner.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading I remember that quite distinctly, for I could see the glow of the sunset over the trees in the park, through the high window at the west end of the dining-room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading I had expected to find a larger party, I believe, for I recollect being a little surprised at seeing only a dozen people assembled at table.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I remember that quite distinctly, for I could see the glow of the sunset over the trees in the park, through the high window at the west end of the dining-room.
at any time
From this reading It seemed to me that in old times, ever so long ago, when I had last stayed in that house, there had been as many as thirty or forty guests.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading I had expected to find a larger party, I believe, for I recollect being a little surprised at seeing only a dozen people assembled at table.
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading By F. Marion Crawford Illustrated By Frank Snapp It was a rather dim daylight dinner.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I had expected to find a larger party, I believe, for I recollect being a little surprised at seeing only a dozen people assembled at table.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I remember that quite distinctly, for I could see the glow of the sunset over the trees in the park, through the high window at the west end of the dining-room.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading It seemed to me that in old times, ever so long ago, when I had last stayed in that house, there had been as many as thirty or forty guests.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading By F. Marion Crawford Illustrated By Frank Snapp It was a rather dim daylight dinner.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading I remember that quite distinctly, for I could see the glow of the sunset over the trees in the park, through the high window at the west end of the dining-room.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading It seemed to me that in old times, ever so long ago, when I had last stayed in that house, there had been as many as thirty or forty guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had expected to find a larger party, I believe, for I recollect being a little surprised at seeing only a dozen people assembled at table.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I remember that quite distinctly, for I could see the glow of the sunset over the trees in the park, through the high window at the west end of the dining-room.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It seemed to me that in old times, ever so long ago, when I had last stayed in that house, there had been as many as thirty or forty guests.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading I recognized some of them among a number of beautiful portraits that hung on the walls.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I remember that quite distinctly, for I could see the glow of the sunset over the trees in the park, through the high window at the west end of the dining-room.
IllustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading By F. Marion Crawford Illustrated By Frank Snapp It was a rather dim daylight dinner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I remember that quite distinctly, for I could see the glow of the sunset over the trees in the park, through the high window at the west end of the dining-room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By F. Marion Crawford Illustrated By Frank Snapp It was a rather dim daylight dinner.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading I had expected to find a larger party, I believe, for I recollect being a little surprised at seeing only a dozen people assembled at table.
immediately past
From this reading It seemed to me that in old times, ever so long ago, when I had last stayed in that house, there had been as many as thirty or forty guests.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I had expected to find a larger party, I believe, for I recollect being a little surprised at seeing only a dozen people assembled at table.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It seemed to me that in old times, ever so long ago, when I had last stayed in that house, there had been as many as thirty or forty guests.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It seemed to me that in old times, ever so long ago, when I had last stayed in that house, there had been as many as thirty or forty guests.
Marion
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From this reading By F. Marion Crawford Illustrated By Frank Snapp It was a rather dim daylight dinner.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed to me that in old times, ever so long ago, when I had last stayed in that house, there had been as many as thirty or forty guests.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading I recognized some of them among a number of beautiful portraits that hung on the walls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I remember that quite distinctly, for I could see the glow of the sunset over the trees in the park, through the high window at the west end of the dining-room.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It seemed to me that in old times, ever so long ago, when I had last stayed in that house, there had been as many as thirty or forty guests.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I recognized some of them among a number of beautiful portraits that hung on the walls.
and nothing more
From this reading I had expected to find a larger party, I believe, for I recollect being a little surprised at seeing only a dozen people assembled at table.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It seemed to me that in old times, ever so long ago, when I had last stayed in that house, there had been as many as thirty or forty guests.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I remember that quite distinctly, for I could see the glow of the sunset over the trees in the park, through the high window at the west end of the dining-room.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading I remember that quite distinctly, for I could see the glow of the sunset over the trees in the park, through the high window at the west end of the dining-room.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading I had expected to find a larger party, I believe, for I recollect being a little surprised at seeing only a dozen people assembled at table.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I had expected to find a larger party, I believe, for I recollect being a little surprised at seeing only a dozen people assembled at table.
portraitsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrəts/
plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading I recognized some of them among a number of beautiful portraits that hung on the walls.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I remember that quite distinctly, for I could see the glow of the sunset over the trees in the park, through the high window at the west end of the dining-room.
on the contrary
From this reading By F. Marion Crawford Illustrated By Frank Snapp It was a rather dim daylight dinner.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading I recognized some of them among a number of beautiful portraits that hung on the walls.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading I had expected to find a larger party, I believe, for I recollect being a little surprised at seeing only a dozen people assembled at table.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember that quite distinctly, for I could see the glow of the sunset over the trees in the park, through the high window at the west end of the dining-room.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I remember that quite distinctly, for I could see the glow of the sunset over the trees in the park, through the high window at the west end of the dining-room.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading I had expected to find a larger party, I believe, for I recollect being a little surprised at seeing only a dozen people assembled at table.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to me that in old times, ever so long ago, when I had last stayed in that house, there had been as many as thirty or forty guests.
Snapp
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From this reading By F. Marion Crawford Illustrated By Frank Snapp It was a rather dim daylight dinner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It seemed to me that in old times, ever so long ago, when I had last stayed in that house, there had been as many as thirty or forty guests.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I recognized some of them among a number of beautiful portraits that hung on the walls.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It seemed to me that in old times, ever so long ago, when I had last stayed in that house, there had been as many as thirty or forty guests.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading I remember that quite distinctly, for I could see the glow of the sunset over the trees in the park, through the high window at the west end of the dining-room.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading I had expected to find a larger party, I believe, for I recollect being a little surprised at seeing only a dozen people assembled at table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading I had expected to find a larger party, I believe, for I recollect being a little surprised at seeing only a dozen people assembled at table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I remember that quite distinctly, for I could see the glow of the sunset over the trees in the park, through the high window at the west end of the dining-room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I remember that quite distinctly, for I could see the glow of the sunset over the trees in the park, through the high window at the west end of the dining-room.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I recognized some of them among a number of beautiful portraits that hung on the walls.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It seemed to me that in old times, ever so long ago, when I had last stayed in that house, there had been as many as thirty or forty guests.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading It seemed to me that in old times, ever so long ago, when I had last stayed in that house, there had been as many as thirty or forty guests.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I remember that quite distinctly, for I could see the glow of the sunset over the trees in the park, through the high window at the west end of the dining-room.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It seemed to me that in old times, ever so long ago, when I had last stayed in that house, there had been as many as thirty or forty guests.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had expected to find a larger party, I believe, for I recollect being a little surprised at seeing only a dozen people assembled at table.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading I remember that quite distinctly, for I could see the glow of the sunset over the trees in the park, through the high window at the west end of the dining-room.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading I recognized some of them among a number of beautiful portraits that hung on the walls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By F. Marion Crawford Illustrated By Frank Snapp It was a rather dim daylight dinner.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading I remember that quite distinctly, for I could see the glow of the sunset over the trees in the park, through the high window at the west end of the dining-room.
at the time that
From this reading It seemed to me that in old times, ever so long ago, when I had last stayed in that house, there had been as many as thirty or forty guests.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading I remember that quite distinctly, for I could see the glow of the sunset over the trees in the park, through the high window at the west end of the dining-room.
