used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fischer had by no means the appearance of a discomfited man that evening, when some time later Pamela and Lutchester approached the little group of which he seemed, somehow, to have become the central figure.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Pamela's aunt was a member of an historic American family, and a woman of great social position, not only in New York but in Washington itself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Pamela's aunt was a member of an historic American family, and a woman of great social position, not only in New York but in Washington itself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fischer had by no means the appearance of a discomfited man that evening, when some time later Pamela and Lutchester approached the little group of which he seemed, somehow, to have become the central figure.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Fischer had by no means the appearance of a discomfited man that evening, when some time later Pamela and Lutchester approached the little group of which he seemed, somehow, to have become the central figure.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Fischer had by no means the appearance of a discomfited man that evening, when some time later Pamela and Lutchester approached the little group of which he seemed, somehow, to have become the central figure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of the remaining guests, one was a financial magnate of world-wide fame, and the other, Senator Joyce, a politician of such eminence that his name was freely mentioned as a possible future president.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Pamela's aunt was a member of an historic American family, and a woman of great social position, not only in New York but in Washington itself.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Fischer had by no means the appearance of a discomfited man that evening, when some time later Pamela and Lutchester approached the little group of which he seemed, somehow, to have become the central figure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a small party, but, in its way, a distinguished one.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fischer had by no means the appearance of a discomfited man that evening, when some time later Pamela and Lutchester approached the little group of which he seemed, somehow, to have become the central figure.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Fischer had by no means the appearance of a discomfited man that evening, when some time later Pamela and Lutchester approached the little group of which he seemed, somehow, to have become the central figure.
discomfitednoun
people who are defeated
From this reading Fischer had by no means the appearance of a discomfited man that evening, when some time later Pamela and Lutchester approached the little group of which he seemed, somehow, to have become the central figure.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading It was a small party, but, in its way, a distinguished one.
eminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading Of the remaining guests, one was a financial magnate of world-wide fame, and the other, Senator Joyce, a politician of such eminence that his name was freely mentioned as a possible future president.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Mrs. Hastings greeted Pamela and her escort without enthusiasm.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading Mrs. Hastings greeted Pamela and her escort without enthusiasm.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Fischer had by no means the appearance of a discomfited man that evening, when some time later Pamela and Lutchester approached the little group of which he seemed, somehow, to have become the central figure.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Of the remaining guests, one was a financial magnate of world-wide fame, and the other, Senator Joyce, a politician of such eminence that his name was freely mentioned as a possible future president.
a social unit living together
From this reading Pamela's aunt was a member of an historic American family, and a woman of great social position, not only in New York but in Washington itself.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Fischer had by no means the appearance of a discomfited man that evening, when some time later Pamela and Lutchester approached the little group of which he seemed, somehow, to have become the central figure.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading Of the remaining guests, one was a financial magnate of world-wide fame, and the other, Senator Joyce, a politician of such eminence that his name was freely mentioned as a possible future president.
FischernounUS /ˈfɪʃər/
German chemist noted for his synthesis of hemin (1881-1945)
From this reading Fischer had by no means the appearance of a discomfited man that evening, when some time later Pamela and Lutchester approached the little group of which he seemed, somehow, to have become the central figure.
in a free manner
From this reading Of the remaining guests, one was a financial magnate of world-wide fame, and the other, Senator Joyce, a politician of such eminence that his name was freely mentioned as a possible future president.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Of the remaining guests, one was a financial magnate of world-wide fame, and the other, Senator Joyce, a politician of such eminence that his name was freely mentioned as a possible future president.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Pamela's aunt was a member of an historic American family, and a woman of great social position, not only in New York but in Washington itself.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Mrs. Hastings greeted Pamela and her escort without enthusiasm.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Fischer had by no means the appearance of a discomfited man that evening, when some time later Pamela and Lutchester approached the little group of which he seemed, somehow, to have become the central figure.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Of the remaining guests, one was a financial magnate of world-wide fame, and the other, Senator Joyce, a politician of such eminence that his name was freely mentioned as a possible future president.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fischer had by no means the appearance of a discomfited man that evening, when some time later Pamela and Lutchester approached the little group of which he seemed, somehow, to have become the central figure.
HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading Mrs. Hastings greeted Pamela and her escort without enthusiasm.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Fischer had by no means the appearance of a discomfited man that evening, when some time later Pamela and Lutchester approached the little group of which he seemed, somehow, to have become the central figure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fischer had by no means the appearance of a discomfited man that evening, when some time later Pamela and Lutchester approached the little group of which he seemed, somehow, to have become the central figure.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Hastings greeted Pamela and her escort without enthusiasm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of the remaining guests, one was a financial magnate of world-wide fame, and the other, Senator Joyce, a politician of such eminence that his name was freely mentioned as a possible future president.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading Pamela's aunt was a member of an historic American family, and a woman of great social position, not only in New York but in Washington itself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a small party, but, in its way, a distinguished one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a small party, but, in its way, a distinguished one.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a small party, but, in its way, a distinguished one.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Pamela's aunt was a member of an historic American family, and a woman of great social position, not only in New York but in Washington itself.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading Of the remaining guests, one was a financial magnate of world-wide fame, and the other, Senator Joyce, a politician of such eminence that his name was freely mentioned as a possible future president.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Fischer had by no means the appearance of a discomfited man that evening, when some time later Pamela and Lutchester approached the little group of which he seemed, somehow, to have become the central figure.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Fischer had by no means the appearance of a discomfited man that evening, when some time later Pamela and Lutchester approached the little group of which he seemed, somehow, to have become the central figure.
Lutchester
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From this reading Fischer had by no means the appearance of a discomfited man that evening, when some time later Pamela and Lutchester approached the little group of which he seemed, somehow, to have become the central figure.
magnatenounUS /ˈmæɡnət/
a very wealthy or powerful businessman
From this reading Of the remaining guests, one was a financial magnate of world-wide fame, and the other, Senator Joyce, a politician of such eminence that his name was freely mentioned as a possible future president.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Fischer had by no means the appearance of a discomfited man that evening, when some time later Pamela and Lutchester approached the little group of which he seemed, somehow, to have become the central figure.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Fischer had by no means the appearance of a discomfited man that evening, when some time later Pamela and Lutchester approached the little group of which he seemed, somehow, to have become the central figure.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Pamela's aunt was a member of an historic American family, and a woman of great social position, not only in New York but in Washington itself.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Of the remaining guests, one was a financial magnate of world-wide fame, and the other, Senator Joyce, a politician of such eminence that his name was freely mentioned as a possible future president.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Hastings greeted Pamela and her escort without enthusiasm.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Of the remaining guests, one was a financial magnate of world-wide fame, and the other, Senator Joyce, a politician of such eminence that his name was freely mentioned as a possible future president.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Pamela's aunt was a member of an historic American family, and a woman of great social position, not only in New York but in Washington itself.
not any; not one
From this reading Fischer had by no means the appearance of a discomfited man that evening, when some time later Pamela and Lutchester approached the little group of which he seemed, somehow, to have become the central figure.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Pamela's aunt was a member of an historic American family, and a woman of great social position, not only in New York but in Washington itself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fischer had by no means the appearance of a discomfited man that evening, when some time later Pamela and Lutchester approached the little group of which he seemed, somehow, to have become the central figure.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a small party, but, in its way, a distinguished one.
and nothing more
From this reading Pamela's aunt was a member of an historic American family, and a woman of great social position, not only in New York but in Washington itself.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Of the remaining guests, one was a financial magnate of world-wide fame, and the other, Senator Joyce, a politician of such eminence that his name was freely mentioned as a possible future president.
Pamela
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From this reading Fischer had by no means the appearance of a discomfited man that evening, when some time later Pamela and Lutchester approached the little group of which he seemed, somehow, to have become the central figure.
Pamela's
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From this reading Pamela's aunt was a member of an historic American family, and a woman of great social position, not only in New York but in Washington itself.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was a small party, but, in its way, a distinguished one.
politiciannounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃən/
a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading Of the remaining guests, one was a financial magnate of world-wide fame, and the other, Senator Joyce, a politician of such eminence that his name was freely mentioned as a possible future president.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Pamela's aunt was a member of an historic American family, and a woman of great social position, not only in New York but in Washington itself.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Of the remaining guests, one was a financial magnate of world-wide fame, and the other, Senator Joyce, a politician of such eminence that his name was freely mentioned as a possible future president.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Of the remaining guests, one was a financial magnate of world-wide fame, and the other, Senator Joyce, a politician of such eminence that his name was freely mentioned as a possible future president.
not used up
From this reading Of the remaining guests, one was a financial magnate of world-wide fame, and the other, Senator Joyce, a politician of such eminence that his name was freely mentioned as a possible future president.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Fischer had by no means the appearance of a discomfited man that evening, when some time later Pamela and Lutchester approached the little group of which he seemed, somehow, to have become the central figure.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading Of the remaining guests, one was a financial magnate of world-wide fame, and the other, Senator Joyce, a politician of such eminence that his name was freely mentioned as a possible future president.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a small party, but, in its way, a distinguished one.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Pamela's aunt was a member of an historic American family, and a woman of great social position, not only in New York but in Washington itself.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Fischer had by no means the appearance of a discomfited man that evening, when some time later Pamela and Lutchester approached the little group of which he seemed, somehow, to have become the central figure.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Fischer had by no means the appearance of a discomfited man that evening, when some time later Pamela and Lutchester approached the little group of which he seemed, somehow, to have become the central figure.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Of the remaining guests, one was a financial magnate of world-wide fame, and the other, Senator Joyce, a politician of such eminence that his name was freely mentioned as a possible future president.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fischer had by no means the appearance of a discomfited man that evening, when some time later Pamela and Lutchester approached the little group of which he seemed, somehow, to have become the central figure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fischer had by no means the appearance of a discomfited man that evening, when some time later Pamela and Lutchester approached the little group of which he seemed, somehow, to have become the central figure.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Fischer had by no means the appearance of a discomfited man that evening, when some time later Pamela and Lutchester approached the little group of which he seemed, somehow, to have become the central figure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fischer had by no means the appearance of a discomfited man that evening, when some time later Pamela and Lutchester approached the little group of which he seemed, somehow, to have become the central figure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a small party, but, in its way, a distinguished one.
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 Pamela's aunt was a member of an historic American family, and a woman of great social position, not only in New York but in Washington itself.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was a small party, but, in its way, a distinguished one.
at the time that
From this reading Fischer had by no means the appearance of a discomfited man that evening, when some time later Pamela and Lutchester approached the little group of which he seemed, somehow, to have become the central figure.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fischer had by no means the appearance of a discomfited man that evening, when some time later Pamela and Lutchester approached the little group of which he seemed, somehow, to have become the central figure.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Mrs. Hastings greeted Pamela and her escort without enthusiasm.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Pamela's aunt was a member of an historic American family, and a woman of great social position, not only in New York but in Washington itself.
world-wideadjective
involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope
From this reading Of the remaining guests, one was a financial magnate of world-wide fame, and the other, Senator Joyce, a politician of such eminence that his name was freely mentioned as a possible future president.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Pamela's aunt was a member of an historic American family, and a woman of great social position, not only in New York but in Washington itself.
