used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the house of the Prussian Ambassador everything was in a state of preparation for the winter festivities.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading When Wallmoden had entered his present position, in the spring, society was already scattered in all directions for the summer, and immediately afterward occurred the sad event which had put an end to all festivities for them.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading When Wallmoden had entered his present position, in the spring, society was already scattered in all directions for the summer, and immediately afterward occurred the sad event which had put an end to all festivities for them.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading When Wallmoden had entered his present position, in the spring, society was already scattered in all directions for the summer, and immediately afterward occurred the sad event which had put an end to all festivities for them.
AmbassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading In the house of the Prussian Ambassador everything was in a state of preparation for the winter festivities.
Ambassador'snounUS /æmˈbæsədərz/
possessive form of “ambassador” — a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading The many halls and apartments of the Ambassador's palace had been furnished with such splendor as Herbert's circumstances, made brilliant by his marriage, permitted; and it was his intention to have as magnificent a home as was possible to obtain.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Wallmoden had entered his present position, in the spring, society was already scattered in all directions for the summer, and immediately afterward occurred the sad event which had put an end to all festivities for them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Wallmoden had entered his present position, in the spring, society was already scattered in all directions for the summer, and immediately afterward occurred the sad event which had put an end to all festivities for them.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The many halls and apartments of the Ambassador's palace had been furnished with such splendor as Herbert's circumstances, made brilliant by his marriage, permitted; and it was his intention to have as magnificent a home as was possible to obtain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The many halls and apartments of the Ambassador's palace had been furnished with such splendor as Herbert's circumstances, made brilliant by his marriage, permitted; and it was his intention to have as magnificent a home as was possible to obtain.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The many halls and apartments of the Ambassador's palace had been furnished with such splendor as Herbert's circumstances, made brilliant by his marriage, permitted; and it was his intention to have as magnificent a home as was possible to obtain.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Their first grand reception was to take place next week, and in the meantime numerous calls were being made and returned.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The many halls and apartments of the Ambassador's palace had been furnished with such splendor as Herbert's circumstances, made brilliant by his marriage, permitted; and it was his intention to have as magnificent a home as was possible to obtain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The many halls and apartments of the Ambassador's palace had been furnished with such splendor as Herbert's circumstances, made brilliant by his marriage, permitted; and it was his intention to have as magnificent a home as was possible to obtain.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Their first grand reception was to take place next week, and in the meantime numerous calls were being made and returned.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading These causes, however, were done with now.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The many halls and apartments of the Ambassador's palace had been furnished with such splendor as Herbert's circumstances, made brilliant by his marriage, permitted; and it was his intention to have as magnificent a home as was possible to obtain.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading When Wallmoden had entered his present position, in the spring, society was already scattered in all directions for the summer, and immediately afterward occurred the sad event which had put an end to all festivities for them.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading These causes, however, were done with now.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading When Wallmoden had entered his present position, in the spring, society was already scattered in all directions for the summer, and immediately afterward occurred the sad event which had put an end to all festivities for them.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When Wallmoden had entered his present position, in the spring, society was already scattered in all directions for the summer, and immediately afterward occurred the sad event which had put an end to all festivities for them.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading When Wallmoden had entered his present position, in the spring, society was already scattered in all directions for the summer, and immediately afterward occurred the sad event which had put an end to all festivities for them.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading In the house of the Prussian Ambassador everything was in a state of preparation for the winter festivities.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading In the house of the Prussian Ambassador everything was in a state of preparation for the winter festivities.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Their first grand reception was to take place next week, and in the meantime numerous calls were being made and returned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the house of the Prussian Ambassador everything was in a state of preparation for the winter festivities.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The many halls and apartments of the Ambassador's palace had been furnished with such splendor as Herbert's circumstances, made brilliant by his marriage, permitted; and it was his intention to have as magnificent a home as was possible to obtain.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Their first grand reception was to take place next week, and in the meantime numerous calls were being made and returned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Wallmoden had entered his present position, in the spring, society was already scattered in all directions for the summer, and immediately afterward occurred the sad event which had put an end to all festivities for them.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The many halls and apartments of the Ambassador's palace had been furnished with such splendor as Herbert's circumstances, made brilliant by his marriage, permitted; and it was his intention to have as magnificent a home as was possible to obtain.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The many halls and apartments of the Ambassador's palace had been furnished with such splendor as Herbert's circumstances, made brilliant by his marriage, permitted; and it was his intention to have as magnificent a home as was possible to obtain.
Herbert'snounUS /ˈhɜːrbərts/
possessive form of “herbert” — United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading The many halls and apartments of the Ambassador's palace had been furnished with such splendor as Herbert's circumstances, made brilliant by his marriage, permitted; and it was his intention to have as magnificent a home as was possible to obtain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Wallmoden had entered his present position, in the spring, society was already scattered in all directions for the summer, and immediately afterward occurred the sad event which had put an end to all festivities for them.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The many halls and apartments of the Ambassador's palace had been furnished with such splendor as Herbert's circumstances, made brilliant by his marriage, permitted; and it was his intention to have as magnificent a home as was possible to obtain.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the house of the Prussian Ambassador everything was in a state of preparation for the winter festivities.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading These causes, however, were done with now.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading When Wallmoden had entered his present position, in the spring, society was already scattered in all directions for the summer, and immediately afterward occurred the sad event which had put an end to all festivities for them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the house of the Prussian Ambassador everything was in a state of preparation for the winter festivities.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The many halls and apartments of the Ambassador's palace had been furnished with such splendor as Herbert's circumstances, made brilliant by his marriage, permitted; and it was his intention to have as magnificent a home as was possible to obtain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The many halls and apartments of the Ambassador's palace had been furnished with such splendor as Herbert's circumstances, made brilliant by his marriage, permitted; and it was his intention to have as magnificent a home as was possible to obtain.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The many halls and apartments of the Ambassador's palace had been furnished with such splendor as Herbert's circumstances, made brilliant by his marriage, permitted; and it was his intention to have as magnificent a home as was possible to obtain.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading The many halls and apartments of the Ambassador's palace had been furnished with such splendor as Herbert's circumstances, made brilliant by his marriage, permitted; and it was his intention to have as magnificent a home as was possible to obtain.
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 The many halls and apartments of the Ambassador's palace had been furnished with such splendor as Herbert's circumstances, made brilliant by his marriage, permitted; and it was his intention to have as magnificent a home as was possible to obtain.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The many halls and apartments of the Ambassador's palace had been furnished with such splendor as Herbert's circumstances, made brilliant by his marriage, permitted; and it was his intention to have as magnificent a home as was possible to obtain.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Their first grand reception was to take place next week, and in the meantime numerous calls were being made and returned.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Their first grand reception was to take place next week, and in the meantime numerous calls were being made and returned.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading These causes, however, were done with now.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Their first grand reception was to take place next week, and in the meantime numerous calls were being made and returned.
come into possession of
From this reading The many halls and apartments of the Ambassador's palace had been furnished with such splendor as Herbert's circumstances, made brilliant by his marriage, permitted; and it was his intention to have as magnificent a home as was possible to obtain.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading When Wallmoden had entered his present position, in the spring, society was already scattered in all directions for the summer, and immediately afterward occurred the sad event which had put an end to all festivities for them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the house of the Prussian Ambassador everything was in a state of preparation for the winter festivities.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The many halls and apartments of the Ambassador's palace had been furnished with such splendor as Herbert's circumstances, made brilliant by his marriage, permitted; and it was his intention to have as magnificent a home as was possible to obtain.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading The many halls and apartments of the Ambassador's palace had been furnished with such splendor as Herbert's circumstances, made brilliant by his marriage, permitted; and it was his intention to have as magnificent a home as was possible to obtain.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Their first grand reception was to take place next week, and in the meantime numerous calls were being made and returned.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading When Wallmoden had entered his present position, in the spring, society was already scattered in all directions for the summer, and immediately afterward occurred the sad event which had put an end to all festivities for them.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The many halls and apartments of the Ambassador's palace had been furnished with such splendor as Herbert's circumstances, made brilliant by his marriage, permitted; and it was his intention to have as magnificent a home as was possible to obtain.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading In the house of the Prussian Ambassador everything was in a state of preparation for the winter festivities.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When Wallmoden had entered his present position, in the spring, society was already scattered in all directions for the summer, and immediately afterward occurred the sad event which had put an end to all festivities for them.
PrussiannounUS /ˈprʌʃən/
a German inhabitant of Prussia
From this reading In the house of the Prussian Ambassador everything was in a state of preparation for the winter festivities.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When Wallmoden had entered his present position, in the spring, society was already scattered in all directions for the summer, and immediately afterward occurred the sad event which had put an end to all festivities for them.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Their first grand reception was to take place next week, and in the meantime numerous calls were being made and returned.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Their first grand reception was to take place next week, and in the meantime numerous calls were being made and returned.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading When Wallmoden had entered his present position, in the spring, society was already scattered in all directions for the summer, and immediately afterward occurred the sad event which had put an end to all festivities for them.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading When Wallmoden had entered his present position, in the spring, society was already scattered in all directions for the summer, and immediately afterward occurred the sad event which had put an end to all festivities for them.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading When Wallmoden had entered his present position, in the spring, society was already scattered in all directions for the summer, and immediately afterward occurred the sad event which had put an end to all festivities for them.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading The many halls and apartments of the Ambassador's palace had been furnished with such splendor as Herbert's circumstances, made brilliant by his marriage, permitted; and it was his intention to have as magnificent a home as was possible to obtain.
the season of growth
From this reading When Wallmoden had entered his present position, in the spring, society was already scattered in all directions for the summer, and immediately afterward occurred the sad event which had put an end to all festivities for them.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In the house of the Prussian Ambassador everything was in a state of preparation for the winter festivities.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The many halls and apartments of the Ambassador's palace had been furnished with such splendor as Herbert's circumstances, made brilliant by his marriage, permitted; and it was his intention to have as magnificent a home as was possible to obtain.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading When Wallmoden had entered his present position, in the spring, society was already scattered in all directions for the summer, and immediately afterward occurred the sad event which had put an end to all festivities for them.
carry out
From this reading Their first grand reception was to take place next week, and in the meantime numerous calls were being made and returned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the house of the Prussian Ambassador everything was in a state of preparation for the winter festivities.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their first grand reception was to take place next week, and in the meantime numerous calls were being made and returned.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When Wallmoden had entered his present position, in the spring, society was already scattered in all directions for the summer, and immediately afterward occurred the sad event which had put an end to all festivities for them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These causes, however, were done with now.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Wallmoden had entered his present position, in the spring, society was already scattered in all directions for the summer, and immediately afterward occurred the sad event which had put an end to all festivities for them.
Wallmoden
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From this reading When Wallmoden had entered his present position, in the spring, society was already scattered in all directions for the summer, and immediately afterward occurred the sad event which had put an end to all festivities for them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the house of the Prussian Ambassador everything was in a state of preparation for the winter festivities.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Their first grand reception was to take place next week, and in the meantime numerous calls were being made and returned.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These causes, however, were done with now.
at the time that
From this reading When Wallmoden had entered his present position, in the spring, society was already scattered in all directions for the summer, and immediately afterward occurred the sad event which had put an end to all festivities for them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Wallmoden had entered his present position, in the spring, society was already scattered in all directions for the summer, and immediately afterward occurred the sad event which had put an end to all festivities for them.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading In the house of the Prussian Ambassador everything was in a state of preparation for the winter festivities.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These causes, however, were done with now.
