adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading His was an unique figure, also, for he was easily distinguishable as the only American in the brilliant assemblage.
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading His was an unique figure, also, for he was easily distinguishable as the only American in the brilliant assemblage.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His was an unique figure, also, for he was easily distinguishable as the only American in the brilliant assemblage.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His pride and confidence received a severe shock.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
assemblagenounUS /əˈsemblədʒ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading His was an unique figure, also, for he was easily distinguishable as the only American in the brilliant assemblage.
Baggs
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From this reading He was presented to the Princess late in the evening, together with Baggs of the British office.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading His was an unique figure, also, for he was easily distinguishable as the only American in the brilliant assemblage.
BritishnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/
the people of Great Britain
From this reading He was presented to the Princess late in the evening, together with Baggs of the British office.
CHASEverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading His pride and confidence received a severe shock.
distinguishableadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbəl/
capable of being perceived as different or distinct
From this reading His was an unique figure, also, for he was easily distinguishable as the only American in the brilliant assemblage.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading His was an unique figure, also, for he was easily distinguishable as the only American in the brilliant assemblage.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He was presented to the Princess late in the evening, together with Baggs of the British office.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
gardensnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənz/
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
handsomer
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From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His was an unique figure, also, for he was easily distinguishable as the only American in the brilliant assemblage.
Hollingsworth
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From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
INDISCREETadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/
lacking discretion; injudicious
From this reading THE INDISCREET MR.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He was presented to the Princess late in the evening, together with Baggs of the British office.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
MRnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE INDISCREET MR.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He was presented to the Princess late in the evening, together with Baggs of the British office.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading His was an unique figure, also, for he was easily distinguishable as the only American in the brilliant assemblage.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
poiseverbUS /pɔɪz/
be motionless, in suspension
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was presented to the Princess late in the evening, together with Baggs of the British office.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading His pride and confidence received a severe shock.
PrincessnounUS /ˈprɪn.ses/
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading He was presented to the Princess late in the evening, together with Baggs of the British office.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading His pride and confidence received a severe shock.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
severeadjectiveUS /səˈvɪr/
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading His pride and confidence received a severe shock.
shocknounUS /ʃɑːk/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading His pride and confidence received a severe shock.
strikingadjectiveUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INDISCREET MR.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He was presented to the Princess late in the evening, together with Baggs of the British office.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading His was an unique figure, also, for he was easily distinguishable as the only American in the brilliant assemblage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was presented to the Princess late in the evening, together with Baggs of the British office.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.
