used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ES-SINDIBAD OF CADOGAN GARDENS Upon the night following the ill-omened banquet in Park Lane was held a second dinner party, in Cadogan Gardens.
banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading ES-SINDIBAD OF CADOGAN GARDENS Upon the night following the ill-omened banquet in Park Lane was held a second dinner party, in Cadogan Gardens.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Like veritable gourmets, we must be present.
CADOGAN
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From this reading ES-SINDIBAD OF CADOGAN GARDENS Upon the night following the ill-omened banquet in Park Lane was held a second dinner party, in Cadogan Gardens.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading "I think not, dear," her husband corrected her, consulting his celebrated chronometer.
chronometernoun
an accurate clock (especially used in navigation)
From this reading "I think not, dear," her husband corrected her, consulting his celebrated chronometer.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It is close upon the dining hour.
consultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading "I think not, dear," her husband corrected her, consulting his celebrated chronometer.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading "I think not, dear," her husband corrected her, consulting his celebrated chronometer.
dearly loved
From this reading "I think not, dear," her husband corrected her, consulting his celebrated chronometer.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading It is close upon the dining hour.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading ES-SINDIBAD OF CADOGAN GARDENS Upon the night following the ill-omened banquet in Park Lane was held a second dinner party, in Cadogan Gardens.
ES-SINDIBAD
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From this reading ES-SINDIBAD OF CADOGAN GARDENS Upon the night following the ill-omened banquet in Park Lane was held a second dinner party, in Cadogan Gardens.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading ES-SINDIBAD OF CADOGAN GARDENS Upon the night following the ill-omened banquet in Park Lane was held a second dinner party, in Cadogan Gardens.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading ES-SINDIBAD OF CADOGAN GARDENS Upon the night following the ill-omened banquet in Park Lane was held a second dinner party, in Cadogan Gardens.
gourmetsnounUS /ˈɡʊrmeɪz/
plural of “gourmet” — a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
From this reading Like veritable gourmets, we must be present.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading ES-SINDIBAD OF CADOGAN GARDENS Upon the night following the ill-omened banquet in Park Lane was held a second dinner party, in Cadogan Gardens.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I think not, dear," her husband corrected her, consulting his celebrated chronometer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I think not, dear," her husband corrected her, consulting his celebrated chronometer.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It is close upon the dining hour.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "I think not, dear," her husband corrected her, consulting his celebrated chronometer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think not, dear," her husband corrected her, consulting his celebrated chronometer.
ill-omenedadjective
marked by or promising bad fortune
From this reading ES-SINDIBAD OF CADOGAN GARDENS Upon the night following the ill-omened banquet in Park Lane was held a second dinner party, in Cadogan Gardens.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ES-SINDIBAD OF CADOGAN GARDENS Upon the night following the ill-omened banquet in Park Lane was held a second dinner party, in Cadogan Gardens.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is close upon the dining hour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is close upon the dining hour.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Zoe is late!" said Lady Vignoles.
a narrow way or road
From this reading ES-SINDIBAD OF CADOGAN GARDENS Upon the night following the ill-omened banquet in Park Lane was held a second dinner party, in Cadogan Gardens.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "Zoe is late!" said Lady Vignoles.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like veritable gourmets, we must be present.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Like veritable gourmets, we must be present.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading ES-SINDIBAD OF CADOGAN GARDENS Upon the night following the ill-omened banquet in Park Lane was held a second dinner party, in Cadogan Gardens.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I think not, dear," her husband corrected her, consulting his celebrated chronometer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ES-SINDIBAD OF CADOGAN GARDENS Upon the night following the ill-omened banquet in Park Lane was held a second dinner party, in Cadogan Gardens.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading ES-SINDIBAD OF CADOGAN GARDENS Upon the night following the ill-omened banquet in Park Lane was held a second dinner party, in Cadogan Gardens.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading ES-SINDIBAD OF CADOGAN GARDENS Upon the night following the ill-omened banquet in Park Lane was held a second dinner party, in Cadogan Gardens.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Like veritable gourmets, we must be present.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Zoe is late!" said Lady Vignoles.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading ES-SINDIBAD OF CADOGAN GARDENS Upon the night following the ill-omened banquet in Park Lane was held a second dinner party, in Cadogan Gardens.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ES-SINDIBAD OF CADOGAN GARDENS Upon the night following the ill-omened banquet in Park Lane was held a second dinner party, in Cadogan Gardens.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think not, dear," her husband corrected her, consulting his celebrated chronometer.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ES-SINDIBAD OF CADOGAN GARDENS Upon the night following the ill-omened banquet in Park Lane was held a second dinner party, in Cadogan Gardens.
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading Like veritable gourmets, we must be present.
Vignoles
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From this reading "Zoe is late!" said Lady Vignoles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ES-SINDIBAD OF CADOGAN GARDENS Upon the night following the ill-omened banquet in Park Lane was held a second dinner party, in Cadogan Gardens.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Like veritable gourmets, we must be present.
Zoe
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From this reading "Zoe is late!" said Lady Vignoles.
