used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ogden and their guests were among the late arrivals, and Ethel Ogden received a warm welcome from Maru Takasaki, who hastened to greet her, and, with an air of great pride, presented her to his wife.
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading “You so nice to Mr. Takasaki,” she lisped, with a delicious accent.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ogden and their guests were among the late arrivals, and Ethel Ogden received a warm welcome from Maru Takasaki, who hastened to greet her, and, with an air of great pride, presented her to his wife.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading AT THE JAPANESE EMBASSY MIDNIGHT was fast approaching, but the reception at the Japanese Embassy showed no signs of diminished attendance or lack of enjoyment among the guests.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ogden and their guests were among the late arrivals, and Ethel Ogden received a warm welcome from Maru Takasaki, who hastened to greet her, and, with an air of great pride, presented her to his wife.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Diplomatic and official Washington was present to do honor to the Mikado’s birthday.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading AT THE JAPANESE EMBASSY MIDNIGHT was fast approaching, but the reception at the Japanese Embassy showed no signs of diminished attendance or lack of enjoyment among the guests.
arrivalsnounUS /ərˈaɪvəlz/
plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ogden and their guests were among the late arrivals, and Ethel Ogden received a warm welcome from Maru Takasaki, who hastened to greet her, and, with an air of great pride, presented her to his wife.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE JAPANESE EMBASSY MIDNIGHT was fast approaching, but the reception at the Japanese Embassy showed no signs of diminished attendance or lack of enjoyment among the guests.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading AT THE JAPANESE EMBASSY MIDNIGHT was fast approaching, but the reception at the Japanese Embassy showed no signs of diminished attendance or lack of enjoyment among the guests.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading Diplomatic and official Washington was present to do honor to the Mikado’s birthday.
lacking funds
From this reading Madame Takasaki’s pretty face broke into a friendly smile and she shook Ethel’s hand with marked cordiality.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AT THE JAPANESE EMBASSY MIDNIGHT was fast approaching, but the reception at the Japanese Embassy showed no signs of diminished attendance or lack of enjoyment among the guests.
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading Madame Takasaki’s pretty face broke into a friendly smile and she shook Ethel’s hand with marked cordiality.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading “You so nice to Mr. Takasaki,” she lisped, with a delicious accent.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading AT THE JAPANESE EMBASSY MIDNIGHT was fast approaching, but the reception at the Japanese Embassy showed no signs of diminished attendance or lack of enjoyment among the guests.
DiplomaticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading Diplomatic and official Washington was present to do honor to the Mikado’s birthday.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Diplomatic and official Washington was present to do honor to the Mikado’s birthday.
EMBASSYnounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading AT THE JAPANESE EMBASSY MIDNIGHT was fast approaching, but the reception at the Japanese Embassy showed no signs of diminished attendance or lack of enjoyment among the guests.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading AT THE JAPANESE EMBASSY MIDNIGHT was fast approaching, but the reception at the Japanese Embassy showed no signs of diminished attendance or lack of enjoyment among the guests.
Ethel
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From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ogden and their guests were among the late arrivals, and Ethel Ogden received a warm welcome from Maru Takasaki, who hastened to greet her, and, with an air of great pride, presented her to his wife.
Ethel's
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From this reading Madame Takasaki’s pretty face broke into a friendly smile and she shook Ethel’s hand with marked cordiality.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Madame Takasaki’s pretty face broke into a friendly smile and she shook Ethel’s hand with marked cordiality.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading AT THE JAPANESE EMBASSY MIDNIGHT was fast approaching, but the reception at the Japanese Embassy showed no signs of diminished attendance or lack of enjoyment among the guests.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Madame Takasaki’s pretty face broke into a friendly smile and she shook Ethel’s hand with marked cordiality.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ogden and their guests were among the late arrivals, and Ethel Ogden received a warm welcome from Maru Takasaki, who hastened to greet her, and, with an air of great pride, presented her to his wife.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ogden and their guests were among the late arrivals, and Ethel Ogden received a warm welcome from Maru Takasaki, who hastened to greet her, and, with an air of great pride, presented her to his wife.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ogden and their guests were among the late arrivals, and Ethel Ogden received a warm welcome from Maru Takasaki, who hastened to greet her, and, with an air of great pride, presented her to his wife.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading AT THE JAPANESE EMBASSY MIDNIGHT was fast approaching, but the reception at the Japanese Embassy showed no signs of diminished attendance or lack of enjoyment among the guests.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Madame Takasaki’s pretty face broke into a friendly smile and she shook Ethel’s hand with marked cordiality.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ogden and their guests were among the late arrivals, and Ethel Ogden received a warm welcome from Maru Takasaki, who hastened to greet her, and, with an air of great pride, presented her to his wife.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ogden and their guests were among the late arrivals, and Ethel Ogden received a warm welcome from Maru Takasaki, who hastened to greet her, and, with an air of great pride, presented her to his wife.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ogden and their guests were among the late arrivals, and Ethel Ogden received a warm welcome from Maru Takasaki, who hastened to greet her, and, with an air of great pride, presented her to his wife.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Diplomatic and official Washington was present to do honor to the Mikado’s birthday.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Madame Takasaki’s pretty face broke into a friendly smile and she shook Ethel’s hand with marked cordiality.
JAPANESEnounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading AT THE JAPANESE EMBASSY MIDNIGHT was fast approaching, but the reception at the Japanese Embassy showed no signs of diminished attendance or lack of enjoyment among the guests.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading AT THE JAPANESE EMBASSY MIDNIGHT was fast approaching, but the reception at the Japanese Embassy showed no signs of diminished attendance or lack of enjoyment among the guests.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ogden and their guests were among the late arrivals, and Ethel Ogden received a warm welcome from Maru Takasaki, who hastened to greet her, and, with an air of great pride, presented her to his wife.
lisped
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From this reading “You so nice to Mr. Takasaki,” she lisped, with a delicious accent.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Madame Takasaki’s pretty face broke into a friendly smile and she shook Ethel’s hand with marked cordiality.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Madame Takasaki’s pretty face broke into a friendly smile and she shook Ethel’s hand with marked cordiality.
Maru
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From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ogden and their guests were among the late arrivals, and Ethel Ogden received a warm welcome from Maru Takasaki, who hastened to greet her, and, with an air of great pride, presented her to his wife.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading AT THE JAPANESE EMBASSY MIDNIGHT was fast approaching, but the reception at the Japanese Embassy showed no signs of diminished attendance or lack of enjoyment among the guests.
Mikado's
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From this reading Diplomatic and official Washington was present to do honor to the Mikado’s birthday.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ogden and their guests were among the late arrivals, and Ethel Ogden received a warm welcome from Maru Takasaki, who hastened to greet her, and, with an air of great pride, presented her to his wife.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ogden and their guests were among the late arrivals, and Ethel Ogden received a warm welcome from Maru Takasaki, who hastened to greet her, and, with an air of great pride, presented her to his wife.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading “You so nice to Mr. Takasaki,” she lisped, with a delicious accent.
not any; not one
From this reading AT THE JAPANESE EMBASSY MIDNIGHT was fast approaching, but the reception at the Japanese Embassy showed no signs of diminished attendance or lack of enjoyment among the guests.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE JAPANESE EMBASSY MIDNIGHT was fast approaching, but the reception at the Japanese Embassy showed no signs of diminished attendance or lack of enjoyment among the guests.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Diplomatic and official Washington was present to do honor to the Mikado’s birthday.
OgdennounUS /ˈɑːɡdən/
English psychologist who collaborated with I. A. Richards in designing Basic English (1889-1957)
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ogden and their guests were among the late arrivals, and Ethel Ogden received a warm welcome from Maru Takasaki, who hastened to greet her, and, with an air of great pride, presented her to his wife.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading AT THE JAPANESE EMBASSY MIDNIGHT was fast approaching, but the reception at the Japanese Embassy showed no signs of diminished attendance or lack of enjoyment among the guests.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Diplomatic and official Washington was present to do honor to the Mikado’s birthday.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ogden and their guests were among the late arrivals, and Ethel Ogden received a warm welcome from Maru Takasaki, who hastened to greet her, and, with an air of great pride, presented her to his wife.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Madame Takasaki’s pretty face broke into a friendly smile and she shook Ethel’s hand with marked cordiality.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ogden and their guests were among the late arrivals, and Ethel Ogden received a warm welcome from Maru Takasaki, who hastened to greet her, and, with an air of great pride, presented her to his wife.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ogden and their guests were among the late arrivals, and Ethel Ogden received a warm welcome from Maru Takasaki, who hastened to greet her, and, with an air of great pride, presented her to his wife.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading AT THE JAPANESE EMBASSY MIDNIGHT was fast approaching, but the reception at the Japanese Embassy showed no signs of diminished attendance or lack of enjoyment among the guests.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Madame Takasaki’s pretty face broke into a friendly smile and she shook Ethel’s hand with marked cordiality.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Madame Takasaki’s pretty face broke into a friendly smile and she shook Ethel’s hand with marked cordiality.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading AT THE JAPANESE EMBASSY MIDNIGHT was fast approaching, but the reception at the Japanese Embassy showed no signs of diminished attendance or lack of enjoyment among the guests.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading AT THE JAPANESE EMBASSY MIDNIGHT was fast approaching, but the reception at the Japanese Embassy showed no signs of diminished attendance or lack of enjoyment among the guests.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Madame Takasaki’s pretty face broke into a friendly smile and she shook Ethel’s hand with marked cordiality.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “You so nice to Mr. Takasaki,” she lisped, with a delicious accent.
Takasaki
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ogden and their guests were among the late arrivals, and Ethel Ogden received a warm welcome from Maru Takasaki, who hastened to greet her, and, with an air of great pride, presented her to his wife.
Takasaki's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Madame Takasaki’s pretty face broke into a friendly smile and she shook Ethel’s hand with marked cordiality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE JAPANESE EMBASSY MIDNIGHT was fast approaching, but the reception at the Japanese Embassy showed no signs of diminished attendance or lack of enjoyment among the guests.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ogden and their guests were among the late arrivals, and Ethel Ogden received a warm welcome from Maru Takasaki, who hastened to greet her, and, with an air of great pride, presented her to his wife.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Diplomatic and official Washington was present to do honor to the Mikado’s birthday.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ogden and their guests were among the late arrivals, and Ethel Ogden received a warm welcome from Maru Takasaki, who hastened to greet her, and, with an air of great pride, presented her to his wife.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ogden and their guests were among the late arrivals, and Ethel Ogden received a warm welcome from Maru Takasaki, who hastened to greet her, and, with an air of great pride, presented her to his wife.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE JAPANESE EMBASSY MIDNIGHT was fast approaching, but the reception at the Japanese Embassy showed no signs of diminished attendance or lack of enjoyment among the guests.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Diplomatic and official Washington was present to do honor to the Mikado’s birthday.
accept gladly
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ogden and their guests were among the late arrivals, and Ethel Ogden received a warm welcome from Maru Takasaki, who hastened to greet her, and, with an air of great pride, presented her to his wife.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ogden and their guests were among the late arrivals, and Ethel Ogden received a warm welcome from Maru Takasaki, who hastened to greet her, and, with an air of great pride, presented her to his wife.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ogden and their guests were among the late arrivals, and Ethel Ogden received a warm welcome from Maru Takasaki, who hastened to greet her, and, with an air of great pride, presented her to his wife.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ogden and their guests were among the late arrivals, and Ethel Ogden received a warm welcome from Maru Takasaki, who hastened to greet her, and, with an air of great pride, presented her to his wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ogden and their guests were among the late arrivals, and Ethel Ogden received a warm welcome from Maru Takasaki, who hastened to greet her, and, with an air of great pride, presented her to his wife.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You so nice to Mr. Takasaki,” she lisped, with a delicious accent.
