used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
ambassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading Extensive preparations for the approaching social season were being made at the house of the Prussian ambassador.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His marriage to an heiress made many pleasant things possible to him now, and his great desire was to make his residence one of mark in the southern capital.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Extensive preparations for the approaching social season were being made at the house of the Prussian ambassador.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Extensive preparations for the approaching social season were being made at the house of the Prussian ambassador.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The following week he was to give his first reception, and in the meantime, numerous visits had to be made.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Extensive preparations for the approaching social season were being made at the house of the Prussian ambassador.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading His marriage to an heiress made many pleasant things possible to him now, and his great desire was to make his residence one of mark in the southern capital.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading His marriage to an heiress made many pleasant things possible to him now, and his great desire was to make his residence one of mark in the southern capital.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
ExtensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Extensive preparations for the approaching social season were being made at the house of the Prussian ambassador.
father-in-law's
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From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The following week he was to give his first reception, and in the meantime, numerous visits had to be made.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Extensive preparations for the approaching social season were being made at the house of the Prussian ambassador.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The magnificent house which he had taken was furnished with great splendor.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The following week he was to give his first reception, and in the meantime, numerous visits had to be made.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
heiressnounUS /ˈerəs/
a female heir
From this reading His marriage to an heiress made many pleasant things possible to him now, and his great desire was to make his residence one of mark in the southern capital.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Extensive preparations for the approaching social season were being made at the house of the Prussian ambassador.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
incumbentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkʌmbənt/
lying or leaning on something else
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Extensive preparations for the approaching social season were being made at the house of the Prussian ambassador.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading The magnificent house which he had taken was furnished with great splendor.
engage in
From this reading His marriage to an heiress made many pleasant things possible to him now, and his great desire was to make his residence one of mark in the southern capital.
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 His marriage to an heiress made many pleasant things possible to him now, and his great desire was to make his residence one of mark in the southern capital.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading His marriage to an heiress made many pleasant things possible to him now, and his great desire was to make his residence one of mark in the southern capital.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading His marriage to an heiress made many pleasant things possible to him now, and his great desire was to make his residence one of mark in the southern capital.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading The following week he was to give his first reception, and in the meantime, numerous visits had to be made.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His marriage to an heiress made many pleasant things possible to him now, and his great desire was to make his residence one of mark in the southern capital.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The following week he was to give his first reception, and in the meantime, numerous visits had to be made.
obligationsnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Extensive preparations for the approaching social season were being made at the house of the Prussian ambassador.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His marriage to an heiress made many pleasant things possible to him now, and his great desire was to make his residence one of mark in the southern capital.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading His marriage to an heiress made many pleasant things possible to him now, and his great desire was to make his residence one of mark in the southern capital.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading His marriage to an heiress made many pleasant things possible to him now, and his great desire was to make his residence one of mark in the southern capital.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Extensive preparations for the approaching social season were being made at the house of the Prussian ambassador.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
PrussiannounUS /ˈprʌʃən/
a German inhabitant of Prussia
From this reading Extensive preparations for the approaching social season were being made at the house of the Prussian ambassador.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading The following week he was to give his first reception, and in the meantime, numerous visits had to be made.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading His marriage to an heiress made many pleasant things possible to him now, and his great desire was to make his residence one of mark in the southern capital.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Extensive preparations for the approaching social season were being made at the house of the Prussian ambassador.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Extensive preparations for the approaching social season were being made at the house of the Prussian ambassador.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading His marriage to an heiress made many pleasant things possible to him now, and his great desire was to make his residence one of mark in the southern capital.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading The magnificent house which he had taken was furnished with great splendor.
the season of growth
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The magnificent house which he had taken was furnished with great splendor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Extensive preparations for the approaching social season were being made at the house of the Prussian ambassador.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading His marriage to an heiress made many pleasant things possible to him now, and his great desire was to make his residence one of mark in the southern capital.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading The following week he was to give his first reception, and in the meantime, numerous visits had to be made.
Wallmoden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The magnificent house which he had taken was furnished with great splendor.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The following week he was to give his first reception, and in the meantime, numerous visits had to be made.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Extensive preparations for the approaching social season were being made at the house of the Prussian ambassador.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The magnificent house which he had taken was furnished with great splendor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The magnificent house which he had taken was furnished with great splendor.
but in spite of that
From this reading Wallmoden had entered upon the duties of his present official position early in the past spring, but his father-in-law's death following immediately after, and the summer coming on, he had as yet done nothing to discharge the social obligations incumbent upon him as the representative of a great government.
