used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Princess Heinrich held a reception of all sorts and conditions of those in Forstadt who were receivable.
(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 Princess Heinrich held a reception of all sorts and conditions of those in Forstadt who were receivable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Princess Heinrich held a reception of all sorts and conditions of those in Forstadt who were receivable.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So comprehensive was the party that to be included conveyed no compliment, to be left out meant a slap in the face.
blissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading Elsa and I stood by her for a while, all in our buckram, living monuments of bliss and exaltedness.
buckramnoun
a coarse cotton fabric stiffened with glue; used in bookbinding and to stiffen clothing
From this reading Elsa and I stood by her for a while, all in our buckram, living monuments of bliss and exaltedness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the scene was gorgeous, and the Princess presided over it with fitting dignity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Elsa and I stood by her for a while, all in our buckram, living monuments of bliss and exaltedness.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading So comprehensive was the party that to be included conveyed no compliment, to be left out meant a slap in the face.
comprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
From this reading So comprehensive was the party that to be included conveyed no compliment, to be left out meant a slap in the face.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Princess Heinrich held a reception of all sorts and conditions of those in Forstadt who were receivable.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading So comprehensive was the party that to be included conveyed no compliment, to be left out meant a slap in the face.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE COUNTESS.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading But the scene was gorgeous, and the Princess presided over it with fitting dignity.
Elsa
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From this reading Elsa and I stood by her for a while, all in our buckram, living monuments of bliss and exaltedness.
exaltedness
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From this reading Elsa and I stood by her for a while, all in our buckram, living monuments of bliss and exaltedness.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading So comprehensive was the party that to be included conveyed no compliment, to be left out meant a slap in the face.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading But the scene was gorgeous, and the Princess presided over it with fitting dignity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Elsa and I stood by her for a while, all in our buckram, living monuments of bliss and exaltedness.
Forstadt
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From this reading Princess Heinrich held a reception of all sorts and conditions of those in Forstadt who were receivable.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading But the scene was gorgeous, and the Princess presided over it with fitting dignity.
Heinrich
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From this reading Princess Heinrich held a reception of all sorts and conditions of those in Forstadt who were receivable.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Princess Heinrich held a reception of all sorts and conditions of those in Forstadt who were receivable.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Elsa and I stood by her for a while, all in our buckram, living monuments of bliss and exaltedness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Elsa and I stood by her for a while, all in our buckram, living monuments of bliss and exaltedness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Princess Heinrich held a reception of all sorts and conditions of those in Forstadt who were receivable.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading So comprehensive was the party that to be included conveyed no compliment, to be left out meant a slap in the face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But the scene was gorgeous, and the Princess presided over it with fitting dignity.
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 So comprehensive was the party that to be included conveyed no compliment, to be left out meant a slap in the face.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Elsa and I stood by her for a while, all in our buckram, living monuments of bliss and exaltedness.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading So comprehensive was the party that to be included conveyed no compliment, to be left out meant a slap in the face.
monumentsnounUS /ˈmɑːnjəmənts/
plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading Elsa and I stood by her for a while, all in our buckram, living monuments of bliss and exaltedness.
not any; not one
From this reading So comprehensive was the party that to be included conveyed no compliment, to be left out meant a slap in the face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE COUNTESS.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Elsa and I stood by her for a while, all in our buckram, living monuments of bliss and exaltedness.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So comprehensive was the party that to be included conveyed no compliment, to be left out meant a slap in the face.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But the scene was gorgeous, and the Princess presided over it with fitting dignity.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading So comprehensive was the party that to be included conveyed no compliment, to be left out meant a slap in the face.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading But the scene was gorgeous, and the Princess presided over it with fitting dignity.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Princess Heinrich held a reception of all sorts and conditions of those in Forstadt who were receivable.
receivableadjectiveUS /rɪˈsiːvəbəl/
awaiting payment
From this reading Princess Heinrich held a reception of all sorts and conditions of those in Forstadt who were receivable.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Princess Heinrich held a reception of all sorts and conditions of those in Forstadt who were receivable.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading But the scene was gorgeous, and the Princess presided over it with fitting dignity.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE COUNTESS.
slapverbUS /slæp/
hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
From this reading So comprehensive was the party that to be included conveyed no compliment, to be left out meant a slap in the face.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So comprehensive was the party that to be included conveyed no compliment, to be left out meant a slap in the face.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Princess Heinrich held a reception of all sorts and conditions of those in Forstadt who were receivable.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Elsa and I stood by her for a while, all in our buckram, living monuments of bliss and exaltedness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So comprehensive was the party that to be included conveyed no compliment, to be left out meant a slap in the face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE COUNTESS.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Princess Heinrich held a reception of all sorts and conditions of those in Forstadt who were receivable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So comprehensive was the party that to be included conveyed no compliment, to be left out meant a slap in the face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So comprehensive was the party that to be included conveyed no compliment, to be left out meant a slap in the face.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Princess Heinrich held a reception of all sorts and conditions of those in Forstadt who were receivable.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Elsa and I stood by her for a while, all in our buckram, living monuments of bliss and exaltedness.
which person or people
From this reading Princess Heinrich held a reception of all sorts and conditions of those in Forstadt who were receivable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the scene was gorgeous, and the Princess presided over it with fitting dignity.
