used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after I entered her Grace's parlor, Mary Hamilton came in with her mother, and I joined them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading I should have been glad to see a gleam of joy in Mary's eyes when I approached, but I had to be content with a calm, gracious "I'm glad to see you, baron."
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Presently the Duke of York arrived with the duchess on his arm, and they took their places at the end of the room opposite the musicians' gallery.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading I went to the ball early, wishing to be there before Frances arrived, to help her if need be over the untrodden paths of court forms and etiquette.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading I should have been glad to see a gleam of joy in Mary's eyes when I approached, but I had to be content with a calm, gracious "I'm glad to see you, baron."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I went to the ball early, wishing to be there before Frances arrived, to help her if need be over the untrodden paths of court forms and etiquette.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I should have been glad to see a gleam of joy in Mary's eyes when I approached, but I had to be content with a calm, gracious "I'm glad to see you, baron."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I went to the ball early, wishing to be there before Frances arrived, to help her if need be over the untrodden paths of court forms and etiquette.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I should have been glad to see a gleam of joy in Mary's eyes when I approached, but I had to be content with a calm, gracious "I'm glad to see you, baron."
make calm or still
From this reading I should have been glad to see a gleam of joy in Mary's eyes when I approached, but I had to be content with a calm, gracious "I'm glad to see you, baron."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Soon after I entered her Grace's parlor, Mary Hamilton came in with her mother, and I joined them.
being joined in close association
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading I should have been glad to see a gleam of joy in Mary's eyes when I approached, but I had to be content with a calm, gracious "I'm glad to see you, baron."
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading I went to the ball early, wishing to be there before Frances arrived, to help her if need be over the untrodden paths of court forms and etiquette.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I went to the ball early, wishing to be there before Frances arrived, to help her if need be over the untrodden paths of court forms and etiquette.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Presently the Duke of York arrived with the duchess on his arm, and they took their places at the end of the room opposite the musicians' gallery.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Soon after I entered her Grace's parlor, Mary Hamilton came in with her mother, and I joined them.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading I went to the ball early, wishing to be there before Frances arrived, to help her if need be over the untrodden paths of court forms and etiquette.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I should have been glad to see a gleam of joy in Mary's eyes when I approached, but I had to be content with a calm, gracious "I'm glad to see you, baron."
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading I went to the ball early, wishing to be there before Frances arrived, to help her if need be over the untrodden paths of court forms and etiquette.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Presently the Duke of York arrived with the duchess on his arm, and they took their places at the end of the room opposite the musicians' gallery.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I should have been glad to see a gleam of joy in Mary's eyes when I approached, but I had to be content with a calm, gracious "I'm glad to see you, baron."
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading I should have been glad to see a gleam of joy in Mary's eyes when I approached, but I had to be content with a calm, gracious "I'm glad to see you, baron."
Grace'snounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
possessive form of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Soon after I entered her Grace's parlor, Mary Hamilton came in with her mother, and I joined them.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading I should have been glad to see a gleam of joy in Mary's eyes when I approached, but I had to be content with a calm, gracious "I'm glad to see you, baron."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I should have been glad to see a gleam of joy in Mary's eyes when I approached, but I had to be content with a calm, gracious "I'm glad to see you, baron."
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading Soon after I entered her Grace's parlor, Mary Hamilton came in with her mother, and I joined them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I should have been glad to see a gleam of joy in Mary's eyes when I approached, but I had to be content with a calm, gracious "I'm glad to see you, baron."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I went to the ball early, wishing to be there before Frances arrived, to help her if need be over the untrodden paths of court forms and etiquette.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Presently the Duke of York arrived with the duchess on his arm, and they took their places at the end of the room opposite the musicians' gallery.
a social unit living together
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I went to the ball early, wishing to be there before Frances arrived, to help her if need be over the untrodden paths of court forms and etiquette.
I'm
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From this reading I should have been glad to see a gleam of joy in Mary's eyes when I approached, but I had to be content with a calm, gracious "I'm glad to see you, baron."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Soon after I entered her Grace's parlor, Mary Hamilton came in with her mother, and I joined them.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading I should have been glad to see a gleam of joy in Mary's eyes when I approached, but I had to be content with a calm, gracious "I'm glad to see you, baron."
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Soon after I entered her Grace's parlor, Mary Hamilton came in with her mother, and I joined them.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading I should have been glad to see a gleam of joy in Mary's eyes when I approached, but I had to be content with a calm, gracious "I'm glad to see you, baron."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Soon after I entered her Grace's parlor, Mary Hamilton came in with her mother, and I joined them.
musiciansnounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading Presently the Duke of York arrived with the duchess on his arm, and they took their places at the end of the room opposite the musicians' gallery.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I went to the ball early, wishing to be there before Frances arrived, to help her if need be over the untrodden paths of court forms and etiquette.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Presently the Duke of York arrived with the duchess on his arm, and they took their places at the end of the room opposite the musicians' gallery.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Presently the Duke of York arrived with the duchess on his arm, and they took their places at the end of the room opposite the musicians' gallery.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I went to the ball early, wishing to be there before Frances arrived, to help her if need be over the untrodden paths of court forms and etiquette.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading I went to the ball early, wishing to be there before Frances arrived, to help her if need be over the untrodden paths of court forms and etiquette.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Presently the Duke of York arrived with the duchess on his arm, and they took their places at the end of the room opposite the musicians' gallery.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
in the near future
From this reading Presently the Duke of York arrived with the duchess on his arm, and they took their places at the end of the room opposite the musicians' gallery.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Presently the Duke of York arrived with the duchess on his arm, and they took their places at the end of the room opposite the musicians' gallery.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I should have been glad to see a gleam of joy in Mary's eyes when I approached, but I had to be content with a calm, gracious "I'm glad to see you, baron."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after I entered her Grace's parlor, Mary Hamilton came in with her mother, and I joined them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Presently the Duke of York arrived with the duchess on his arm, and they took their places at the end of the room opposite the musicians' gallery.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Soon after I entered her Grace's parlor, Mary Hamilton came in with her mother, and I joined them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I went to the ball early, wishing to be there before Frances arrived, to help her if need be over the untrodden paths of court forms and etiquette.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Presently the Duke of York arrived with the duchess on his arm, and they took their places at the end of the room opposite the musicians' gallery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Presently the Duke of York arrived with the duchess on his arm, and they took their places at the end of the room opposite the musicians' gallery.
untroddenadjective
lacking pathways
From this reading I went to the ball early, wishing to be there before Frances arrived, to help her if need be over the untrodden paths of court forms and etiquette.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went to the ball early, wishing to be there before Frances arrived, to help her if need be over the untrodden paths of court forms and etiquette.
at the time that
From this reading I should have been glad to see a gleam of joy in Mary's eyes when I approached, but I had to be content with a calm, gracious "I'm glad to see you, baron."
WhitehallnounUS /ˈwaɪthɔːl/
a wide street in London stretching from Trafalgar Square to the Houses of Parliament; site of many government offices
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading I went to the ball early, wishing to be there before Frances arrived, to help her if need be over the untrodden paths of court forms and etiquette.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading A SMILE AT THE DEVIL In the evening the duchess gave a little ball in her parlor to present Frances to the king and to the queen, if her Majesty should attend, to the Duke of York, and to others living in Whitehall immediately connected with the palace household.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I should have been glad to see a gleam of joy in Mary's eyes when I approached, but I had to be content with a calm, gracious "I'm glad to see you, baron."
