adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading It happened that Colonel H---- was invited to a fancy ball; and it also happened that the lady whom he particularly admired, was to be present on the occasion.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading It happened that Colonel H---- was invited to a fancy ball; and it also happened that the lady whom he particularly admired, was to be present on the occasion.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
armedadjectiveUS /ɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading The eye of beauty was about to kindle as it rested on the Lumley autograph; jeweled fingers were to be raised, eager to snatch the treasure from each other; busy literati stood ready armed for a war of controversy in its behalf.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The eye of beauty was about to kindle as it rested on the Lumley autograph; jeweled fingers were to be raised, eager to snatch the treasure from each other; busy literati stood ready armed for a war of controversy in its behalf.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
autographnounUS /ˈɔːtəɡræf/
something written by one's own hand
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
ballnounUS /bɔːl/
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading It happened that Colonel H---- was invited to a fancy ball; and it also happened that the lady whom he particularly admired, was to be present on the occasion.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The eye of beauty was about to kindle as it rested on the Lumley autograph; jeweled fingers were to be raised, eager to snatch the treasure from each other; busy literati stood ready armed for a war of controversy in its behalf.
becomingadjectiveUS /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Such being the case, the most becoming costume was to be selected for the evening.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading The eye of beauty was about to kindle as it rested on the Lumley autograph; jeweled fingers were to be raised, eager to snatch the treasure from each other; busy literati stood ready armed for a war of controversy in its behalf.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Such being the case, the most becoming costume was to be selected for the evening.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
BritishnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/
the people of Great Britain
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The eye of beauty was about to kindle as it rested on the Lumley autograph; jeweled fingers were to be raised, eager to snatch the treasure from each other; busy literati stood ready armed for a war of controversy in its behalf.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Such being the case, the most becoming costume was to be selected for the evening.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
centurynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/
a period of 100 years
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
collectorsnounUS /kəˈlektərz/
plural of “collector” — a person who collects things
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
ColonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading It happened that Colonel H---- was invited to a fancy ball; and it also happened that the lady whom he particularly admired, was to be present on the occasion.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
controversynounUS /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading The eye of beauty was about to kindle as it rested on the Lumley autograph; jeweled fingers were to be raised, eager to snatch the treasure from each other; busy literati stood ready armed for a war of controversy in its behalf.
cornetnounUS /kɔːrˈnet/
a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Such being the case, the most becoming costume was to be selected for the evening.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The eye of beauty was about to kindle as it rested on the Lumley autograph; jeweled fingers were to be raised, eager to snatch the treasure from each other; busy literati stood ready armed for a war of controversy in its behalf.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The eye of beauty was about to kindle as it rested on the Lumley autograph; jeweled fingers were to be raised, eager to snatch the treasure from each other; busy literati stood ready armed for a war of controversy in its behalf.
emergeverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/
come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Such being the case, the most becoming costume was to be selected for the evening.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading The eye of beauty was about to kindle as it rested on the Lumley autograph; jeweled fingers were to be raised, eager to snatch the treasure from each other; busy literati stood ready armed for a war of controversy in its behalf.
famenounUS /feɪm/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading It happened that Colonel H---- was invited to a fancy ball; and it also happened that the lady whom he particularly admired, was to be present on the occasion.
fingersnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərz/
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading The eye of beauty was about to kindle as it rested on the Lumley autograph; jeweled fingers were to be raised, eager to snatch the treasure from each other; busy literati stood ready armed for a war of controversy in its behalf.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The eye of beauty was about to kindle as it rested on the Lumley autograph; jeweled fingers were to be raised, eager to snatch the treasure from each other; busy literati stood ready armed for a war of controversy in its behalf.
foreveradverbUS /fərˈevər/
for a limitless time
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
gallantadjectiveUS /ˈɡælənt/
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading What if the locks of the gallant colonel were slightly sprinkled with gray?
graynounUS /ɡreɪ/
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading What if the locks of the gallant colonel were slightly sprinkled with gray?
HnounUS /eɪtʃ/
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading It happened that Colonel H---- was invited to a fancy ball; and it also happened that the lady whom he particularly admired, was to be present on the occasion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It happened that Colonel H---- was invited to a fancy ball; and it also happened that the lady whom he particularly admired, was to be present on the occasion.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It happened that Colonel H---- was invited to a fancy ball; and it also happened that the lady whom he particularly admired, was to be present on the occasion.
highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
homagenounUS /ˈɑːmədʒ/
respectful deference
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What if the locks of the gallant colonel were slightly sprinkled with gray?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading It happened that Colonel H---- was invited to a fancy ball; and it also happened that the lady whom he particularly admired, was to be present on the occasion.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The eye of beauty was about to kindle as it rested on the Lumley autograph; jeweled fingers were to be raised, eager to snatch the treasure from each other; busy literati stood ready armed for a war of controversy in its behalf.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The eye of beauty was about to kindle as it rested on the Lumley autograph; jeweled fingers were to be raised, eager to snatch the treasure from each other; busy literati stood ready armed for a war of controversy in its behalf.
jeweledadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuː.əld/
Adorned or decorated with precious gems, diamonds, and emeralds.
From this reading The eye of beauty was about to kindle as it rested on the Lumley autograph; jeweled fingers were to be raised, eager to snatch the treasure from each other; busy literati stood ready armed for a war of controversy in its behalf.
kindleverbUS /ˈkɪndəl/
catch fire
From this reading The eye of beauty was about to kindle as it rested on the Lumley autograph; jeweled fingers were to be raised, eager to snatch the treasure from each other; busy literati stood ready armed for a war of controversy in its behalf.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It happened that Colonel H---- was invited to a fancy ball; and it also happened that the lady whom he particularly admired, was to be present on the occasion.
LieutenantnounUS /luːˈtenənt/
a commissioned military officer
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
literatinounUS /ˌlɪtərˈɑːti/
the literary intelligentsia
From this reading The eye of beauty was about to kindle as it rested on the Lumley autograph; jeweled fingers were to be raised, eager to snatch the treasure from each other; busy literati stood ready armed for a war of controversy in its behalf.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading What if the locks of the gallant colonel were slightly sprinkled with gray?
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
Lumley
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From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Such being the case, the most becoming costume was to be selected for the evening.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
obscuritynounUS /əbsˈkjʊrəti/
the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
obsoleteadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbsəliːt/
no longer in use
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It happened that Colonel H---- was invited to a fancy ball; and it also happened that the lady whom he particularly admired, was to be present on the occasion.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The eye of beauty was about to kindle as it rested on the Lumley autograph; jeweled fingers were to be raised, eager to snatch the treasure from each other; busy literati stood ready armed for a war of controversy in its behalf.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The eye of beauty was about to kindle as it rested on the Lumley autograph; jeweled fingers were to be raised, eager to snatch the treasure from each other; busy literati stood ready armed for a war of controversy in its behalf.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It happened that Colonel H---- was invited to a fancy ball; and it also happened that the lady whom he particularly admired, was to be present on the occasion.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It happened that Colonel H---- was invited to a fancy ball; and it also happened that the lady whom he particularly admired, was to be present on the occasion.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The eye of beauty was about to kindle as it rested on the Lumley autograph; jeweled fingers were to be raised, eager to snatch the treasure from each other; busy literati stood ready armed for a war of controversy in its behalf.
ranknounUS /ræŋk/
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The eye of beauty was about to kindle as it rested on the Lumley autograph; jeweled fingers were to be raised, eager to snatch the treasure from each other; busy literati stood ready armed for a war of controversy in its behalf.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
regimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
repaidverbUS /riˈpeɪd/
inflected form of “repay” — pay back
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
restedadjectiveUS /ˈrestəd/
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading The eye of beauty was about to kindle as it rested on the Lumley autograph; jeweled fingers were to be raised, eager to snatch the treasure from each other; busy literati stood ready armed for a war of controversy in its behalf.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Such being the case, the most becoming costume was to be selected for the evening.
slightlyadverbUS /ˈslaɪtli/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading What if the locks of the gallant colonel were slightly sprinkled with gray?
snatchverbUS /snætʃ/
to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading The eye of beauty was about to kindle as it rested on the Lumley autograph; jeweled fingers were to be raised, eager to snatch the treasure from each other; busy literati stood ready armed for a war of controversy in its behalf.
sprinkledverbUS /ˈsprɪŋkəld/
past form of “sprinkle” — distribute loosely
From this reading What if the locks of the gallant colonel were slightly sprinkled with gray?
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The eye of beauty was about to kindle as it rested on the Lumley autograph; jeweled fingers were to be raised, eager to snatch the treasure from each other; busy literati stood ready armed for a war of controversy in its behalf.
SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such being the case, the most becoming costume was to be selected for the evening.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
treasurenounUS /ˈtreʒər/
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading The eye of beauty was about to kindle as it rested on the Lumley autograph; jeweled fingers were to be raised, eager to snatch the treasure from each other; busy literati stood ready armed for a war of controversy in its behalf.
triumphnounUS /ˈtraɪəmf/
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The eye of beauty was about to kindle as it rested on the Lumley autograph; jeweled fingers were to be raised, eager to snatch the treasure from each other; busy literati stood ready armed for a war of controversy in its behalf.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The eye of beauty was about to kindle as it rested on the Lumley autograph; jeweled fingers were to be raised, eager to snatch the treasure from each other; busy literati stood ready armed for a war of controversy in its behalf.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What if the locks of the gallant colonel were slightly sprinkled with gray?
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading {cornet = the lowest officer rank in a British cavalry regiment, below that of Lieutenant; now obsolete} The time had now come, however, when the Lumley autograph was about to emerge forever from obscurity, and receive the full homage of collectors; the hour of triumph was at hand, the neglect of a century was to be fully repaid by the highest honors of fame.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It happened that Colonel H---- was invited to a fancy ball; and it also happened that the lady whom he particularly admired, was to be present on the occasion.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading What if the locks of the gallant colonel were slightly sprinkled with gray?
