used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In most palaces a single room was the most even a very distinguished visitor could expect.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading If she thought they were savages after David of Trebizond had baited them at her reception, what would she think after seeing this pigsty?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading John and Philip rose at Simon's entrance and bowed, smiling broadly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If she thought they were savages after David of Trebizond had baited them at her reception, what would she think after seeing this pigsty?
baitedverbUS /ˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “bait” — harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading If she thought they were savages after David of Trebizond had baited them at her reception, what would she think after seeing this pigsty?
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading John and Philip rose at Simon's entrance and bowed, smiling broadly.
broadlyadverbUS /ˈbrɔːdli/
without regard to specific details or exceptions
From this reading John and Philip rose at Simon's entrance and bowed, smiling broadly.
contessa
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From this reading Simon wondered whether the contessa had seen this squalor.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading She had shown the Tartars special favor, giving them three rooms in the northwest corner of the third floor.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In most palaces a single room was the most even a very distinguished visitor could expect.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading If she thought they were savages after David of Trebizond had baited them at her reception, what would she think after seeing this pigsty?
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading In most palaces a single room was the most even a very distinguished visitor could expect.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading John and Philip rose at Simon's entrance and bowed, smiling broadly.
divisible by two
From this reading In most palaces a single room was the most even a very distinguished visitor could expect.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading In most palaces a single room was the most even a very distinguished visitor could expect.
promote over another
From this reading She had shown the Tartars special favor, giving them three rooms in the northwest corner of the third floor.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading She had shown the Tartars special favor, giving them three rooms in the northwest corner of the third floor.
the act of giving
From this reading She had shown the Tartars special favor, giving them three rooms in the northwest corner of the third floor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Simon wondered whether the contessa had seen this squalor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If she thought they were savages after David of Trebizond had baited them at her reception, what would she think after seeing this pigsty?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she thought they were savages after David of Trebizond had baited them at her reception, what would she think after seeing this pigsty?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had shown the Tartars special favor, giving them three rooms in the northwest corner of the third floor.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John and Philip rose at Simon's entrance and bowed, smiling broadly.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In most palaces a single room was the most even a very distinguished visitor could expect.
northwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading She had shown the Tartars special favor, giving them three rooms in the northwest corner of the third floor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had shown the Tartars special favor, giving them three rooms in the northwest corner of the third floor.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading In most palaces a single room was the most even a very distinguished visitor could expect.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading John and Philip rose at Simon's entrance and bowed, smiling broadly.
pigstynounUS /ˈpɪɡstaɪ/
a pen for swine
From this reading If she thought they were savages after David of Trebizond had baited them at her reception, what would she think after seeing this pigsty?
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading If she thought they were savages after David of Trebizond had baited them at her reception, what would she think after seeing this pigsty?
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In most palaces a single room was the most even a very distinguished visitor could expect.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading She had shown the Tartars special favor, giving them three rooms in the northwest corner of the third floor.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading John and Philip rose at Simon's entrance and bowed, smiling broadly.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading If she thought they were savages after David of Trebizond had baited them at her reception, what would she think after seeing this pigsty?
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading If she thought they were savages after David of Trebizond had baited them at her reception, what would she think after seeing this pigsty?
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Simon wondered whether the contessa had seen this squalor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had shown the Tartars special favor, giving them three rooms in the northwest corner of the third floor.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She had shown the Tartars special favor, giving them three rooms in the northwest corner of the third floor.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading Simon wondered whether the contessa had seen this squalor.
Simon'snounUS /ˈsaɪmənz/
possessive form of “simon” — one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading John and Philip rose at Simon's entrance and bowed, smiling broadly.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading In most palaces a single room was the most even a very distinguished visitor could expect.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading John and Philip rose at Simon's entrance and bowed, smiling broadly.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading She had shown the Tartars special favor, giving them three rooms in the northwest corner of the third floor.
squalornounUS /ˈskwɑːlər/
sordid dirtiness
From this reading Simon wondered whether the contessa had seen this squalor.
TartarsnounUS /ˈtɑːrtərz/
plural of “tartar” — a salt used especially in baking powder
From this reading She had shown the Tartars special favor, giving them three rooms in the northwest corner of the third floor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Simon wondered whether the contessa had seen this squalor.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She had shown the Tartars special favor, giving them three rooms in the northwest corner of the third floor.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If she thought they were savages after David of Trebizond had baited them at her reception, what would she think after seeing this pigsty?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading If she thought they were savages after David of Trebizond had baited them at her reception, what would she think after seeing this pigsty?
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading She had shown the Tartars special favor, giving them three rooms in the northwest corner of the third floor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Simon wondered whether the contessa had seen this squalor.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading If she thought they were savages after David of Trebizond had baited them at her reception, what would she think after seeing this pigsty?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She had shown the Tartars special favor, giving them three rooms in the northwest corner of the third floor.
Trebizond
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From this reading If she thought they were savages after David of Trebizond had baited them at her reception, what would she think after seeing this pigsty?
precisely as stated
From this reading In most palaces a single room was the most even a very distinguished visitor could expect.
someone who visits
From this reading In most palaces a single room was the most even a very distinguished visitor could expect.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In most palaces a single room was the most even a very distinguished visitor could expect.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If she thought they were savages after David of Trebizond had baited them at her reception, what would she think after seeing this pigsty?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If she thought they were savages after David of Trebizond had baited them at her reception, what would she think after seeing this pigsty?
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Simon wondered whether the contessa had seen this squalor.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Simon wondered whether the contessa had seen this squalor.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If she thought they were savages after David of Trebizond had baited them at her reception, what would she think after seeing this pigsty?
