used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a wealth and splendor even greater than in the old days, for now the master of the house was a more lavish host than he had ever been before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The horses trampled in the gateway and the servants ran up and down the carpeted stairs.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was a wealth and splendor even greater than in the old days, for now the master of the house was a more lavish host than he had ever been before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was a wealth and splendor even greater than in the old days, for now the master of the house was a more lavish host than he had ever been before.
carpetedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːrpətɪd/
covered with or as if with carpeting or with carpeting as specified; often used in combination
From this reading The horses trampled in the gateway and the servants ran up and down the carpeted stairs.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could never have things fine enough, luxurious enough.
dancersnounUS /ˈdænsərz/
plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally
From this reading The great drawing-rooms streamed with lights and flowers and music and the floor was filled with dancers.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was a wealth and splendor even greater than in the old days, for now the master of the house was a more lavish host than he had ever been before.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The horses trampled in the gateway and the servants ran up and down the carpeted stairs.
drawing-rooms
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From this reading The great drawing-rooms streamed with lights and flowers and music and the floor was filled with dancers.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He could never have things fine enough, luxurious enough.
divisible by two
From this reading It was a wealth and splendor even greater than in the old days, for now the master of the house was a more lavish host than he had ever been before.
at any time
From this reading It was a wealth and splendor even greater than in the old days, for now the master of the house was a more lavish host than he had ever been before.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The great drawing-rooms streamed with lights and flowers and music and the floor was filled with dancers.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He could never have things fine enough, luxurious enough.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The great drawing-rooms streamed with lights and flowers and music and the floor was filled with dancers.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The great drawing-rooms streamed with lights and flowers and music and the floor was filled with dancers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a wealth and splendor even greater than in the old days, for now the master of the house was a more lavish host than he had ever been before.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading The horses trampled in the gateway and the servants ran up and down the carpeted stairs.
gayety
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From this reading Then the stately house on the square was lit up with gayety.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great drawing-rooms streamed with lights and flowers and music and the floor was filled with dancers.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading It was a wealth and splendor even greater than in the old days, for now the master of the house was a more lavish host than he had ever been before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a wealth and splendor even greater than in the old days, for now the master of the house was a more lavish host than he had ever been before.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He could never have things fine enough, luxurious enough.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a wealth and splendor even greater than in the old days, for now the master of the house was a more lavish host than he had ever been before.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The horses trampled in the gateway and the servants ran up and down the carpeted stairs.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading It was a wealth and splendor even greater than in the old days, for now the master of the house was a more lavish host than he had ever been before.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Then the stately house on the square was lit up with gayety.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The horses trampled in the gateway and the servants ran up and down the carpeted stairs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a wealth and splendor even greater than in the old days, for now the master of the house was a more lavish host than he had ever been before.
lavishadjectiveUS /ˈlævɪʃ/
very generous
From this reading It was a wealth and splendor even greater than in the old days, for now the master of the house was a more lavish host than he had ever been before.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The great drawing-rooms streamed with lights and flowers and music and the floor was filled with dancers.
provided with artificial light
From this reading Then the stately house on the square was lit up with gayety.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading He could never have things fine enough, luxurious enough.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It was a wealth and splendor even greater than in the old days, for now the master of the house was a more lavish host than he had ever been before.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was a wealth and splendor even greater than in the old days, for now the master of the house was a more lavish host than he had ever been before.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The great drawing-rooms streamed with lights and flowers and music and the floor was filled with dancers.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He could never have things fine enough, luxurious enough.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was a wealth and splendor even greater than in the old days, for now the master of the house was a more lavish host than he had ever been before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a wealth and splendor even greater than in the old days, for now the master of the house was a more lavish host than he had ever been before.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was a wealth and splendor even greater than in the old days, for now the master of the house was a more lavish host than he had ever been before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then the stately house on the square was lit up with gayety.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The horses trampled in the gateway and the servants ran up and down the carpeted stairs.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The horses trampled in the gateway and the servants ran up and down the carpeted stairs.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading It was a wealth and splendor even greater than in the old days, for now the master of the house was a more lavish host than he had ever been before.
make square
From this reading Then the stately house on the square was lit up with gayety.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The horses trampled in the gateway and the servants ran up and down the carpeted stairs.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Then the stately house on the square was lit up with gayety.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading The great drawing-rooms streamed with lights and flowers and music and the floor was filled with dancers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was a wealth and splendor even greater than in the old days, for now the master of the house was a more lavish host than he had ever been before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then the stately house on the square was lit up with gayety.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the stately house on the square was lit up with gayety.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He could never have things fine enough, luxurious enough.
trampledverbUS /ˈtræmpəld/
past form of “trample” — tread or stomp heavily or roughly
From this reading The horses trampled in the gateway and the servants ran up and down the carpeted stairs.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then the stately house on the square was lit up with gayety.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then the stately house on the square was lit up with gayety.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading It was a wealth and splendor even greater than in the old days, for now the master of the house was a more lavish host than he had ever been before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then the stately house on the square was lit up with gayety.
