used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About a fortnight after the publication of my book, we went to Court, my comrade and I, and were presented by a distinguished officer connected with the immediate and intimate surroundings of the Royal household.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About a fortnight after the publication of my book, we went to Court, my comrade and I, and were presented by a distinguished officer connected with the immediate and intimate surroundings of the Royal household.
accentuateverbUS /ækˈsentʃuːeɪt/
to stress, single out as important
From this reading I had been tolerably well satisfied with my own appearance in the regulation costume till I saw him; then my personal vanity suffered a decided shock, and I realized that I merely served as a foil to show off and accentuate the superior attractions of my friend.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading I was fairly startled at the stately and fascinating figure he made in his court suit of black velvet and steel ornaments; accustomed as I was to his good looks, I had never seen them so enhanced by dress as on this occasion.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading But I was not envious of him in any way,--on the contrary I openly expressed the admiration I frankly felt.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading About a fortnight after the publication of my book, we went to Court, my comrade and I, and were presented by a distinguished officer connected with the immediate and intimate surroundings of the Royal household.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading About a fortnight after the publication of my book, we went to Court, my comrade and I, and were presented by a distinguished officer connected with the immediate and intimate surroundings of the Royal household.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But I was not envious of him in any way,--on the contrary I openly expressed the admiration I frankly felt.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading I had been tolerably well satisfied with my own appearance in the regulation costume till I saw him; then my personal vanity suffered a decided shock, and I realized that I merely served as a foil to show off and accentuate the superior attractions of my friend.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was fairly startled at the stately and fascinating figure he made in his court suit of black velvet and steel ornaments; accustomed as I was to his good looks, I had never seen them so enhanced by dress as on this occasion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was fairly startled at the stately and fascinating figure he made in his court suit of black velvet and steel ornaments; accustomed as I was to his good looks, I had never seen them so enhanced by dress as on this occasion.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading I had been tolerably well satisfied with my own appearance in the regulation costume till I saw him; then my personal vanity suffered a decided shock, and I realized that I merely served as a foil to show off and accentuate the superior attractions of my friend.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had been tolerably well satisfied with my own appearance in the regulation costume till I saw him; then my personal vanity suffered a decided shock, and I realized that I merely served as a foil to show off and accentuate the superior attractions of my friend.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading I was fairly startled at the stately and fascinating figure he made in his court suit of black velvet and steel ornaments; accustomed as I was to his good looks, I had never seen them so enhanced by dress as on this occasion.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading About a fortnight after the publication of my book, we went to Court, my comrade and I, and were presented by a distinguished officer connected with the immediate and intimate surroundings of the Royal household.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading It was a brilliant scene enough,--but, without doubt, the most brilliant personage there was Rimânez.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a brilliant scene enough,--but, without doubt, the most brilliant personage there was Rimânez.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading About a fortnight after the publication of my book, we went to Court, my comrade and I, and were presented by a distinguished officer connected with the immediate and intimate surroundings of the Royal household.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading About a fortnight after the publication of my book, we went to Court, my comrade and I, and were presented by a distinguished officer connected with the immediate and intimate surroundings of the Royal household.
being joined in close association
From this reading About a fortnight after the publication of my book, we went to Court, my comrade and I, and were presented by a distinguished officer connected with the immediate and intimate surroundings of the Royal household.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading But I was not envious of him in any way,--on the contrary I openly expressed the admiration I frankly felt.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading I had been tolerably well satisfied with my own appearance in the regulation costume till I saw him; then my personal vanity suffered a decided shock, and I realized that I merely served as a foil to show off and accentuate the superior attractions of my friend.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading About a fortnight after the publication of my book, we went to Court, my comrade and I, and were presented by a distinguished officer connected with the immediate and intimate surroundings of the Royal household.
recognizable; marked
From this reading I had been tolerably well satisfied with my own appearance in the regulation costume till I saw him; then my personal vanity suffered a decided shock, and I realized that I merely served as a foil to show off and accentuate the superior attractions of my friend.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading About a fortnight after the publication of my book, we went to Court, my comrade and I, and were presented by a distinguished officer connected with the immediate and intimate surroundings of the Royal household.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading It was a brilliant scene enough,--but, without doubt, the most brilliant personage there was Rimânez.
put on clothes
From this reading I was fairly startled at the stately and fascinating figure he made in his court suit of black velvet and steel ornaments; accustomed as I was to his good looks, I had never seen them so enhanced by dress as on this occasion.
enhancedadjectiveUS /enˈhænst/
increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality
From this reading I was fairly startled at the stately and fascinating figure he made in his court suit of black velvet and steel ornaments; accustomed as I was to his good looks, I had never seen them so enhanced by dress as on this occasion.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was a brilliant scene enough,--but, without doubt, the most brilliant personage there was Rimânez.
enviousadjectiveUS /ˈenviəs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading But I was not envious of him in any way,--on the contrary I openly expressed the admiration I frankly felt.
communicated in words
From this reading But I was not envious of him in any way,--on the contrary I openly expressed the admiration I frankly felt.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading I was fairly startled at the stately and fascinating figure he made in his court suit of black velvet and steel ornaments; accustomed as I was to his good looks, I had never seen them so enhanced by dress as on this occasion.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading I was fairly startled at the stately and fascinating figure he made in his court suit of black velvet and steel ornaments; accustomed as I was to his good looks, I had never seen them so enhanced by dress as on this occasion.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But I was not envious of him in any way,--on the contrary I openly expressed the admiration I frankly felt.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading I was fairly startled at the stately and fascinating figure he made in his court suit of black velvet and steel ornaments; accustomed as I was to his good looks, I had never seen them so enhanced by dress as on this occasion.
foilverbUS /fɔɪl/
enhance by contrast
From this reading I had been tolerably well satisfied with my own appearance in the regulation costume till I saw him; then my personal vanity suffered a decided shock, and I realized that I merely served as a foil to show off and accentuate the superior attractions of my friend.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading About a fortnight after the publication of my book, we went to Court, my comrade and I, and were presented by a distinguished officer connected with the immediate and intimate surroundings of the Royal household.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading But I was not envious of him in any way,--on the contrary I openly expressed the admiration I frankly felt.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I had been tolerably well satisfied with my own appearance in the regulation costume till I saw him; then my personal vanity suffered a decided shock, and I realized that I merely served as a foil to show off and accentuate the superior attractions of my friend.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I was fairly startled at the stately and fascinating figure he made in his court suit of black velvet and steel ornaments; accustomed as I was to his good looks, I had never seen them so enhanced by dress as on this occasion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was fairly startled at the stately and fascinating figure he made in his court suit of black velvet and steel ornaments; accustomed as I was to his good looks, I had never seen them so enhanced by dress as on this occasion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was fairly startled at the stately and fascinating figure he made in his court suit of black velvet and steel ornaments; accustomed as I was to his good looks, I had never seen them so enhanced by dress as on this occasion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had been tolerably well satisfied with my own appearance in the regulation costume till I saw him; then my personal vanity suffered a decided shock, and I realized that I merely served as a foil to show off and accentuate the superior attractions of my friend.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I was fairly startled at the stately and fascinating figure he made in his court suit of black velvet and steel ornaments; accustomed as I was to his good looks, I had never seen them so enhanced by dress as on this occasion.
a social unit living together
From this reading About a fortnight after the publication of my book, we went to Court, my comrade and I, and were presented by a distinguished officer connected with the immediate and intimate surroundings of the Royal household.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading About a fortnight after the publication of my book, we went to Court, my comrade and I, and were presented by a distinguished officer connected with the immediate and intimate surroundings of the Royal household.
of the present time and place
From this reading About a fortnight after the publication of my book, we went to Court, my comrade and I, and were presented by a distinguished officer connected with the immediate and intimate surroundings of the Royal household.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was fairly startled at the stately and fascinating figure he made in his court suit of black velvet and steel ornaments; accustomed as I was to his good looks, I had never seen them so enhanced by dress as on this occasion.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading About a fortnight after the publication of my book, we went to Court, my comrade and I, and were presented by a distinguished officer connected with the immediate and intimate surroundings of the Royal household.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a brilliant scene enough,--but, without doubt, the most brilliant personage there was Rimânez.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading I was fairly startled at the stately and fascinating figure he made in his court suit of black velvet and steel ornaments; accustomed as I was to his good looks, I had never seen them so enhanced by dress as on this occasion.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I was fairly startled at the stately and fascinating figure he made in his court suit of black velvet and steel ornaments; accustomed as I was to his good looks, I had never seen them so enhanced by dress as on this occasion.
and nothing more
From this reading I had been tolerably well satisfied with my own appearance in the regulation costume till I saw him; then my personal vanity suffered a decided shock, and I realized that I merely served as a foil to show off and accentuate the superior attractions of my friend.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was a brilliant scene enough,--but, without doubt, the most brilliant personage there was Rimânez.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading About a fortnight after the publication of my book, we went to Court, my comrade and I, and were presented by a distinguished officer connected with the immediate and intimate surroundings of the Royal household.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I was fairly startled at the stately and fascinating figure he made in his court suit of black velvet and steel ornaments; accustomed as I was to his good looks, I had never seen them so enhanced by dress as on this occasion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But I was not envious of him in any way,--on the contrary I openly expressed the admiration I frankly felt.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading I was fairly startled at the stately and fascinating figure he made in his court suit of black velvet and steel ornaments; accustomed as I was to his good looks, I had never seen them so enhanced by dress as on this occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading About a fortnight after the publication of my book, we went to Court, my comrade and I, and were presented by a distinguished officer connected with the immediate and intimate surroundings of the Royal household.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I had been tolerably well satisfied with my own appearance in the regulation costume till I saw him; then my personal vanity suffered a decided shock, and I realized that I merely served as a foil to show off and accentuate the superior attractions of my friend.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading About a fortnight after the publication of my book, we went to Court, my comrade and I, and were presented by a distinguished officer connected with the immediate and intimate surroundings of the Royal household.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was fairly startled at the stately and fascinating figure he made in his court suit of black velvet and steel ornaments; accustomed as I was to his good looks, I had never seen them so enhanced by dress as on this occasion.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading But I was not envious of him in any way,--on the contrary I openly expressed the admiration I frankly felt.
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading I was fairly startled at the stately and fascinating figure he made in his court suit of black velvet and steel ornaments; accustomed as I was to his good looks, I had never seen them so enhanced by dress as on this occasion.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I had been tolerably well satisfied with my own appearance in the regulation costume till I saw him; then my personal vanity suffered a decided shock, and I realized that I merely served as a foil to show off and accentuate the superior attractions of my friend.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading It was a brilliant scene enough,--but, without doubt, the most brilliant personage there was Rimânez.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading I had been tolerably well satisfied with my own appearance in the regulation costume till I saw him; then my personal vanity suffered a decided shock, and I realized that I merely served as a foil to show off and accentuate the superior attractions of my friend.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading About a fortnight after the publication of my book, we went to Court, my comrade and I, and were presented by a distinguished officer connected with the immediate and intimate surroundings of the Royal household.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading About a fortnight after the publication of my book, we went to Court, my comrade and I, and were presented by a distinguished officer connected with the immediate and intimate surroundings of the Royal household.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading I had been tolerably well satisfied with my own appearance in the regulation costume till I saw him; then my personal vanity suffered a decided shock, and I realized that I merely served as a foil to show off and accentuate the superior attractions of my friend.
regulationnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃən/
an authoritative rule
From this reading I had been tolerably well satisfied with my own appearance in the regulation costume till I saw him; then my personal vanity suffered a decided shock, and I realized that I merely served as a foil to show off and accentuate the superior attractions of my friend.
Rimânez
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From this reading It was a brilliant scene enough,--but, without doubt, the most brilliant personage there was Rimânez.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading About a fortnight after the publication of my book, we went to Court, my comrade and I, and were presented by a distinguished officer connected with the immediate and intimate surroundings of the Royal household.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading I had been tolerably well satisfied with my own appearance in the regulation costume till I saw him; then my personal vanity suffered a decided shock, and I realized that I merely served as a foil to show off and accentuate the superior attractions of my friend.
cut with a saw
From this reading I had been tolerably well satisfied with my own appearance in the regulation costume till I saw him; then my personal vanity suffered a decided shock, and I realized that I merely served as a foil to show off and accentuate the superior attractions of my friend.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading It was a brilliant scene enough,--but, without doubt, the most brilliant personage there was Rimânez.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I was fairly startled at the stately and fascinating figure he made in his court suit of black velvet and steel ornaments; accustomed as I was to his good looks, I had never seen them so enhanced by dress as on this occasion.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading I had been tolerably well satisfied with my own appearance in the regulation costume till I saw him; then my personal vanity suffered a decided shock, and I realized that I merely served as a foil to show off and accentuate the superior attractions of my friend.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading I had been tolerably well satisfied with my own appearance in the regulation costume till I saw him; then my personal vanity suffered a decided shock, and I realized that I merely served as a foil to show off and accentuate the superior attractions of my friend.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I had been tolerably well satisfied with my own appearance in the regulation costume till I saw him; then my personal vanity suffered a decided shock, and I realized that I merely served as a foil to show off and accentuate the superior attractions of my friend.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was fairly startled at the stately and fascinating figure he made in his court suit of black velvet and steel ornaments; accustomed as I was to his good looks, I had never seen them so enhanced by dress as on this occasion.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading I was fairly startled at the stately and fascinating figure he made in his court suit of black velvet and steel ornaments; accustomed as I was to his good looks, I had never seen them so enhanced by dress as on this occasion.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading I was fairly startled at the stately and fascinating figure he made in his court suit of black velvet and steel ornaments; accustomed as I was to his good looks, I had never seen them so enhanced by dress as on this occasion.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading I was fairly startled at the stately and fascinating figure he made in his court suit of black velvet and steel ornaments; accustomed as I was to his good looks, I had never seen them so enhanced by dress as on this occasion.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading I had been tolerably well satisfied with my own appearance in the regulation costume till I saw him; then my personal vanity suffered a decided shock, and I realized that I merely served as a foil to show off and accentuate the superior attractions of my friend.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading I was fairly startled at the stately and fascinating figure he made in his court suit of black velvet and steel ornaments; accustomed as I was to his good looks, I had never seen them so enhanced by dress as on this occasion.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading I had been tolerably well satisfied with my own appearance in the regulation costume till I saw him; then my personal vanity suffered a decided shock, and I realized that I merely served as a foil to show off and accentuate the superior attractions of my friend.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading About a fortnight after the publication of my book, we went to Court, my comrade and I, and were presented by a distinguished officer connected with the immediate and intimate surroundings of the Royal household.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had been tolerably well satisfied with my own appearance in the regulation costume till I saw him; then my personal vanity suffered a decided shock, and I realized that I merely served as a foil to show off and accentuate the superior attractions of my friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About a fortnight after the publication of my book, we went to Court, my comrade and I, and were presented by a distinguished officer connected with the immediate and intimate surroundings of the Royal household.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I was fairly startled at the stately and fascinating figure he made in his court suit of black velvet and steel ornaments; accustomed as I was to his good looks, I had never seen them so enhanced by dress as on this occasion.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I had been tolerably well satisfied with my own appearance in the regulation costume till I saw him; then my personal vanity suffered a decided shock, and I realized that I merely served as a foil to show off and accentuate the superior attractions of my friend.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was a brilliant scene enough,--but, without doubt, the most brilliant personage there was Rimânez.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I was fairly startled at the stately and fascinating figure he made in his court suit of black velvet and steel ornaments; accustomed as I was to his good looks, I had never seen them so enhanced by dress as on this occasion.
up to a particular time
From this reading I had been tolerably well satisfied with my own appearance in the regulation costume till I saw him; then my personal vanity suffered a decided shock, and I realized that I merely served as a foil to show off and accentuate the superior attractions of my friend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading About a fortnight after the publication of my book, we went to Court, my comrade and I, and were presented by a distinguished officer connected with the immediate and intimate surroundings of the Royal household.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading I had been tolerably well satisfied with my own appearance in the regulation costume till I saw him; then my personal vanity suffered a decided shock, and I realized that I merely served as a foil to show off and accentuate the superior attractions of my friend.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading I had been tolerably well satisfied with my own appearance in the regulation costume till I saw him; then my personal vanity suffered a decided shock, and I realized that I merely served as a foil to show off and accentuate the superior attractions of my friend.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading I was fairly startled at the stately and fascinating figure he made in his court suit of black velvet and steel ornaments; accustomed as I was to his good looks, I had never seen them so enhanced by dress as on this occasion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a brilliant scene enough,--but, without doubt, the most brilliant personage there was Rimânez.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But I was not envious of him in any way,--on the contrary I openly expressed the admiration I frankly felt.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading About a fortnight after the publication of my book, we went to Court, my comrade and I, and were presented by a distinguished officer connected with the immediate and intimate surroundings of the Royal household.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I had been tolerably well satisfied with my own appearance in the regulation costume till I saw him; then my personal vanity suffered a decided shock, and I realized that I merely served as a foil to show off and accentuate the superior attractions of my friend.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading About a fortnight after the publication of my book, we went to Court, my comrade and I, and were presented by a distinguished officer connected with the immediate and intimate surroundings of the Royal household.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading About a fortnight after the publication of my book, we went to Court, my comrade and I, and were presented by a distinguished officer connected with the immediate and intimate surroundings of the Royal household.
in the company of; together with
From this reading About a fortnight after the publication of my book, we went to Court, my comrade and I, and were presented by a distinguished officer connected with the immediate and intimate surroundings of the Royal household.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was a brilliant scene enough,--but, without doubt, the most brilliant personage there was Rimânez.
