used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LADY EVA The Speaker’s reception was a gorgeous and tedious assembly, held in the afternoon for the better convenience of a society which had but indifferent resources in the way of artificial light.
adoptionnounUS /əˈdɑːpʃən/
the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
From this reading This was a mark of favor, of recognition, almost of adoption.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading He had at first been afraid of it and had wished to avoid it.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE LADY EVA The Speaker’s reception was a gorgeous and tedious assembly, held in the afternoon for the better convenience of a society which had but indifferent resources in the way of artificial light.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading This was a mark of favor, of recognition, almost of adoption.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LADY EVA The Speaker’s reception was a gorgeous and tedious assembly, held in the afternoon for the better convenience of a society which had but indifferent resources in the way of artificial light.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading THE LADY EVA The Speaker’s reception was a gorgeous and tedious assembly, held in the afternoon for the better convenience of a society which had but indifferent resources in the way of artificial light.
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading THE LADY EVA The Speaker’s reception was a gorgeous and tedious assembly, held in the afternoon for the better convenience of a society which had but indifferent resources in the way of artificial light.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A great hall in the Treasury had been prepared for it; and here the “big men,” and their wives and sons and daughters, showed themselves, paid their respects to the Speaker and to the Lady Burney, paraded a little, gathered into groups for conversation, at last took their leave.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading He had at first been afraid of it and had wished to avoid it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A great hall in the Treasury had been prepared for it; and here the “big men,” and their wives and sons and daughters, showed themselves, paid their respects to the Speaker and to the Lady Burney, paraded a little, gathered into groups for conversation, at last took their leave.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading THE LADY EVA The Speaker’s reception was a gorgeous and tedious assembly, held in the afternoon for the better convenience of a society which had but indifferent resources in the way of artificial light.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A great hall in the Treasury had been prepared for it; and here the “big men,” and their wives and sons and daughters, showed themselves, paid their respects to the Speaker and to the Lady Burney, paraded a little, gathered into groups for conversation, at last took their leave.
Burney
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From this reading A great hall in the Treasury had been prepared for it; and here the “big men,” and their wives and sons and daughters, showed themselves, paid their respects to the Speaker and to the Lady Burney, paraded a little, gathered into groups for conversation, at last took their leave.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE LADY EVA The Speaker’s reception was a gorgeous and tedious assembly, held in the afternoon for the better convenience of a society which had but indifferent resources in the way of artificial light.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jeremy walked through the crowd at the Speaker’s elbow and was presented by him to the most important of the guests.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading THE LADY EVA The Speaker’s reception was a gorgeous and tedious assembly, held in the afternoon for the better convenience of a society which had but indifferent resources in the way of artificial light.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading A great hall in the Treasury had been prepared for it; and here the “big men,” and their wives and sons and daughters, showed themselves, paid their respects to the Speaker and to the Lady Burney, paraded a little, gathered into groups for conversation, at last took their leave.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Jeremy walked through the crowd at the Speaker’s elbow and was presented by him to the most important of the guests.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading A great hall in the Treasury had been prepared for it; and here the “big men,” and their wives and sons and daughters, showed themselves, paid their respects to the Speaker and to the Lady Burney, paraded a little, gathered into groups for conversation, at last took their leave.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading Jeremy walked through the crowd at the Speaker’s elbow and was presented by him to the most important of the guests.
EVA
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From this reading THE LADY EVA The Speaker’s reception was a gorgeous and tedious assembly, held in the afternoon for the better convenience of a society which had but indifferent resources in the way of artificial light.
promote over another
From this reading This was a mark of favor, of recognition, almost of adoption.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had at first been afraid of it and had wished to avoid it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE LADY EVA The Speaker’s reception was a gorgeous and tedious assembly, held in the afternoon for the better convenience of a society which had but indifferent resources in the way of artificial light.
brought together in one place
From this reading A great hall in the Treasury had been prepared for it; and here the “big men,” and their wives and sons and daughters, showed themselves, paid their respects to the Speaker and to the Lady Burney, paraded a little, gathered into groups for conversation, at last took their leave.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading THE LADY EVA The Speaker’s reception was a gorgeous and tedious assembly, held in the afternoon for the better convenience of a society which had but indifferent resources in the way of artificial light.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great hall in the Treasury had been prepared for it; and here the “big men,” and their wives and sons and daughters, showed themselves, paid their respects to the Speaker and to the Lady Burney, paraded a little, gathered into groups for conversation, at last took their leave.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading A great hall in the Treasury had been prepared for it; and here the “big men,” and their wives and sons and daughters, showed themselves, paid their respects to the Speaker and to the Lady Burney, paraded a little, gathered into groups for conversation, at last took their leave.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Jeremy walked through the crowd at the Speaker’s elbow and was presented by him to the most important of the guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LADY EVA The Speaker’s reception was a gorgeous and tedious assembly, held in the afternoon for the better convenience of a society which had but indifferent resources in the way of artificial light.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading A great hall in the Treasury had been prepared for it; and here the “big men,” and their wives and sons and daughters, showed themselves, paid their respects to the Speaker and to the Lady Burney, paraded a little, gathered into groups for conversation, at last took their leave.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had at first been afraid of it and had wished to avoid it.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading THE LADY EVA The Speaker’s reception was a gorgeous and tedious assembly, held in the afternoon for the better convenience of a society which had but indifferent resources in the way of artificial light.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading A great hall in the Treasury had been prepared for it; and here the “big men,” and their wives and sons and daughters, showed themselves, paid their respects to the Speaker and to the Lady Burney, paraded a little, gathered into groups for conversation, at last took their leave.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jeremy walked through the crowd at the Speaker’s elbow and was presented by him to the most important of the guests.
of great significance or value
From this reading Jeremy walked through the crowd at the Speaker’s elbow and was presented by him to the most important of the guests.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LADY EVA The Speaker’s reception was a gorgeous and tedious assembly, held in the afternoon for the better convenience of a society which had but indifferent resources in the way of artificial light.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading THE LADY EVA The Speaker’s reception was a gorgeous and tedious assembly, held in the afternoon for the better convenience of a society which had but indifferent resources in the way of artificial light.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A great hall in the Treasury had been prepared for it; and here the “big men,” and their wives and sons and daughters, showed themselves, paid their respects to the Speaker and to the Lady Burney, paraded a little, gathered into groups for conversation, at last took their leave.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A great hall in the Treasury had been prepared for it; and here the “big men,” and their wives and sons and daughters, showed themselves, paid their respects to the Speaker and to the Lady Burney, paraded a little, gathered into groups for conversation, at last took their leave.
Jeremy
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From this reading Jeremy walked through the crowd at the Speaker’s elbow and was presented by him to the most important of the guests.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE LADY EVA The Speaker’s reception was a gorgeous and tedious assembly, held in the afternoon for the better convenience of a society which had but indifferent resources in the way of artificial light.
immediately past
From this reading A great hall in the Treasury had been prepared for it; and here the “big men,” and their wives and sons and daughters, showed themselves, paid their respects to the Speaker and to the Lady Burney, paraded a little, gathered into groups for conversation, at last took their leave.
go away from a place
From this reading A great hall in the Treasury had been prepared for it; and here the “big men,” and their wives and sons and daughters, showed themselves, paid their respects to the Speaker and to the Lady Burney, paraded a little, gathered into groups for conversation, at last took their leave.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE LADY EVA The Speaker’s reception was a gorgeous and tedious assembly, held in the afternoon for the better convenience of a society which had but indifferent resources in the way of artificial light.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A great hall in the Treasury had been prepared for it; and here the “big men,” and their wives and sons and daughters, showed themselves, paid their respects to the Speaker and to the Lady Burney, paraded a little, gathered into groups for conversation, at last took their leave.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading This was a mark of favor, of recognition, almost of adoption.
the force of workers available
From this reading A great hall in the Treasury had been prepared for it; and here the “big men,” and their wives and sons and daughters, showed themselves, paid their respects to the Speaker and to the Lady Burney, paraded a little, gathered into groups for conversation, at last took their leave.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Jeremy walked through the crowd at the Speaker’s elbow and was presented by him to the most important of the guests.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LADY EVA The Speaker’s reception was a gorgeous and tedious assembly, held in the afternoon for the better convenience of a society which had but indifferent resources in the way of artificial light.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading A great hall in the Treasury had been prepared for it; and here the “big men,” and their wives and sons and daughters, showed themselves, paid their respects to the Speaker and to the Lady Burney, paraded a little, gathered into groups for conversation, at last took their leave.
paradedverbUS /pərˈeɪdɪd/
past form of “parade” — walk ostentatiously
From this reading A great hall in the Treasury had been prepared for it; and here the “big men,” and their wives and sons and daughters, showed themselves, paid their respects to the Speaker and to the Lady Burney, paraded a little, gathered into groups for conversation, at last took their leave.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading A great hall in the Treasury had been prepared for it; and here the “big men,” and their wives and sons and daughters, showed themselves, paid their respects to the Speaker and to the Lady Burney, paraded a little, gathered into groups for conversation, at last took their leave.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Jeremy walked through the crowd at the Speaker’s elbow and was presented by him to the most important of the guests.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading THE LADY EVA The Speaker’s reception was a gorgeous and tedious assembly, held in the afternoon for the better convenience of a society which had but indifferent resources in the way of artificial light.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading This was a mark of favor, of recognition, almost of adoption.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading THE LADY EVA The Speaker’s reception was a gorgeous and tedious assembly, held in the afternoon for the better convenience of a society which had but indifferent resources in the way of artificial light.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading A great hall in the Treasury had been prepared for it; and here the “big men,” and their wives and sons and daughters, showed themselves, paid their respects to the Speaker and to the Lady Burney, paraded a little, gathered into groups for conversation, at last took their leave.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A great hall in the Treasury had been prepared for it; and here the “big men,” and their wives and sons and daughters, showed themselves, paid their respects to the Speaker and to the Lady Burney, paraded a little, gathered into groups for conversation, at last took their leave.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading THE LADY EVA The Speaker’s reception was a gorgeous and tedious assembly, held in the afternoon for the better convenience of a society which had but indifferent resources in the way of artificial light.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading A great hall in the Treasury had been prepared for it; and here the “big men,” and their wives and sons and daughters, showed themselves, paid their respects to the Speaker and to the Lady Burney, paraded a little, gathered into groups for conversation, at last took their leave.
SpeakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading A great hall in the Treasury had been prepared for it; and here the “big men,” and their wives and sons and daughters, showed themselves, paid their respects to the Speaker and to the Lady Burney, paraded a little, gathered into groups for conversation, at last took their leave.
Speaker'snounUS /ˈspiːkərz/
possessive form of “speaker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading THE LADY EVA The Speaker’s reception was a gorgeous and tedious assembly, held in the afternoon for the better convenience of a society which had but indifferent resources in the way of artificial light.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading THE LADY EVA The Speaker’s reception was a gorgeous and tedious assembly, held in the afternoon for the better convenience of a society which had but indifferent resources in the way of artificial light.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LADY EVA The Speaker’s reception was a gorgeous and tedious assembly, held in the afternoon for the better convenience of a society which had but indifferent resources in the way of artificial light.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A great hall in the Treasury had been prepared for it; and here the “big men,” and their wives and sons and daughters, showed themselves, paid their respects to the Speaker and to the Lady Burney, paraded a little, gathered into groups for conversation, at last took their leave.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading A great hall in the Treasury had been prepared for it; and here the “big men,” and their wives and sons and daughters, showed themselves, paid their respects to the Speaker and to the Lady Burney, paraded a little, gathered into groups for conversation, at last took their leave.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a mark of favor, of recognition, almost of adoption.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Jeremy walked through the crowd at the Speaker’s elbow and was presented by him to the most important of the guests.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A great hall in the Treasury had been prepared for it; and here the “big men,” and their wives and sons and daughters, showed themselves, paid their respects to the Speaker and to the Lady Burney, paraded a little, gathered into groups for conversation, at last took their leave.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A great hall in the Treasury had been prepared for it; and here the “big men,” and their wives and sons and daughters, showed themselves, paid their respects to the Speaker and to the Lady Burney, paraded a little, gathered into groups for conversation, at last took their leave.
TreasurynounUS /ˈtreʒəri/
the funds of a government or institution or individual
From this reading A great hall in the Treasury had been prepared for it; and here the “big men,” and their wives and sons and daughters, showed themselves, paid their respects to the Speaker and to the Lady Burney, paraded a little, gathered into groups for conversation, at last took their leave.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Jeremy walked through the crowd at the Speaker’s elbow and was presented by him to the most important of the guests.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LADY EVA The Speaker’s reception was a gorgeous and tedious assembly, held in the afternoon for the better convenience of a society which had but indifferent resources in the way of artificial light.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE LADY EVA The Speaker’s reception was a gorgeous and tedious assembly, held in the afternoon for the better convenience of a society which had but indifferent resources in the way of artificial light.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE LADY EVA The Speaker’s reception was a gorgeous and tedious assembly, held in the afternoon for the better convenience of a society which had but indifferent resources in the way of artificial light.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He had at first been afraid of it and had wished to avoid it.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading A great hall in the Treasury had been prepared for it; and here the “big men,” and their wives and sons and daughters, showed themselves, paid their respects to the Speaker and to the Lady Burney, paraded a little, gathered into groups for conversation, at last took their leave.
