used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A moment ago the place had been dull and dark, and now like a flash, warmth and light were there, to say nothing of the tasteful extravagance of the supper-table.
in the past
From this reading A moment ago the place had been dull and dark, and now like a flash, warmth and light were there, to say nothing of the tasteful extravagance of the supper-table.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Used as he was to quick scenes and dramatic changes, Berrington was surprised for the moment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Used as he was to quick scenes and dramatic changes, Berrington was surprised for the moment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A moment ago the place had been dull and dark, and now like a flash, warmth and light were there, to say nothing of the tasteful extravagance of the supper-table.
Berrington
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From this reading Used as he was to quick scenes and dramatic changes, Berrington was surprised for the moment.
bewilderingverbUS /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading The thing was like some bewildering Eastern vision.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Used as he was to quick scenes and dramatic changes, Berrington was surprised for the moment.
confectionsnounUS /kənˈfekʃənz/
plural of “confection” — a food rich in sugar
From this reading Berrington could see the fruit and the flowers, the dainty confections and the costly wines.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading Berrington could see the fruit and the flowers, the dainty confections and the costly wines.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Berrington could see the fruit and the flowers, the dainty confections and the costly wines.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading Berrington could see the fruit and the flowers, the dainty confections and the costly wines.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A moment ago the place had been dull and dark, and now like a flash, warmth and light were there, to say nothing of the tasteful extravagance of the supper-table.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading Used as he was to quick scenes and dramatic changes, Berrington was surprised for the moment.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading A moment ago the place had been dull and dark, and now like a flash, warmth and light were there, to say nothing of the tasteful extravagance of the supper-table.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading The thing was like some bewildering Eastern vision.
extravagancenounUS /ekˈstrævəɡəns/
the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth
From this reading A moment ago the place had been dull and dark, and now like a flash, warmth and light were there, to say nothing of the tasteful extravagance of the supper-table.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading A moment ago the place had been dull and dark, and now like a flash, warmth and light were there, to say nothing of the tasteful extravagance of the supper-table.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Berrington could see the fruit and the flowers, the dainty confections and the costly wines.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Used as he was to quick scenes and dramatic changes, Berrington was surprised for the moment.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Berrington could see the fruit and the flowers, the dainty confections and the costly wines.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A moment ago the place had been dull and dark, and now like a flash, warmth and light were there, to say nothing of the tasteful extravagance of the supper-table.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Used as he was to quick scenes and dramatic changes, Berrington was surprised for the moment.
How
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From this reading How had the thing been managed?
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A moment ago the place had been dull and dark, and now like a flash, warmth and light were there, to say nothing of the tasteful extravagance of the supper-table.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The thing was like some bewildering Eastern vision.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading How had the thing been managed?
a particular point in time
From this reading Used as he was to quick scenes and dramatic changes, Berrington was surprised for the moment.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A moment ago the place had been dull and dark, and now like a flash, warmth and light were there, to say nothing of the tasteful extravagance of the supper-table.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A moment ago the place had been dull and dark, and now like a flash, warmth and light were there, to say nothing of the tasteful extravagance of the supper-table.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A moment ago the place had been dull and dark, and now like a flash, warmth and light were there, to say nothing of the tasteful extravagance of the supper-table.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A moment ago the place had been dull and dark, and now like a flash, warmth and light were there, to say nothing of the tasteful extravagance of the supper-table.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Used as he was to quick scenes and dramatic changes, Berrington was surprised for the moment.
express in words
From this reading A moment ago the place had been dull and dark, and now like a flash, warmth and light were there, to say nothing of the tasteful extravagance of the supper-table.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Used as he was to quick scenes and dramatic changes, Berrington was surprised for the moment.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Berrington could see the fruit and the flowers, the dainty confections and the costly wines.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The thing was like some bewildering Eastern vision.
supper-table
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From this reading A moment ago the place had been dull and dark, and now like a flash, warmth and light were there, to say nothing of the tasteful extravagance of the supper-table.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Used as he was to quick scenes and dramatic changes, Berrington was surprised for the moment.
tastefuladjectiveUS /ˈteɪstfəl/
having or showing or conforming to good taste
From this reading A moment ago the place had been dull and dark, and now like a flash, warmth and light were there, to say nothing of the tasteful extravagance of the supper-table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Used as he was to quick scenes and dramatic changes, Berrington was surprised for the moment.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A moment ago the place had been dull and dark, and now like a flash, warmth and light were there, to say nothing of the tasteful extravagance of the supper-table.
a special situation
From this reading The thing was like some bewildering Eastern vision.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Used as he was to quick scenes and dramatic changes, Berrington was surprised for the moment.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Used as he was to quick scenes and dramatic changes, Berrington was surprised for the moment.
a vivid mental image
From this reading The thing was like some bewildering Eastern vision.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading A moment ago the place had been dull and dark, and now like a flash, warmth and light were there, to say nothing of the tasteful extravagance of the supper-table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Used as he was to quick scenes and dramatic changes, Berrington was surprised for the moment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A moment ago the place had been dull and dark, and now like a flash, warmth and light were there, to say nothing of the tasteful extravagance of the supper-table.
winesnounUS /waɪnz/
plural of “wine” — fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Berrington could see the fruit and the flowers, the dainty confections and the costly wines.
