used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sir Peter had beguiled Glamorgan to the library for a smoke.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Was it because he was disturbed about Nicholas Fairfax, Jerry wondered.
(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 To the amazement of all, he and the ranchman had become great friends.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading To the amazement of all, he and the ranchman had become great friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the music-room of the Manor the rugs had been rolled back, the voice of the phonograph released from captivity and the Courtlandts' guests were dancing, at least some of them were.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the music-room of the Manor the rugs had been rolled back, the voice of the phonograph released from captivity and the Courtlandts' guests were dancing, at least some of them were.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In the music-room of the Manor the rugs had been rolled back, the voice of the phonograph released from captivity and the Courtlandts' guests were dancing, at least some of them were.
for the reason that
From this reading Was it because he was disturbed about Nicholas Fairfax, Jerry wondered.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading To the amazement of all, he and the ranchman had become great friends.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the music-room of the Manor the rugs had been rolled back, the voice of the phonograph released from captivity and the Courtlandts' guests were dancing, at least some of them were.
beguiledadjectiveUS /bɪˈɡaɪld/
filled with wonder and delight
From this reading Sir Peter had beguiled Glamorgan to the library for a smoke.
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading In the music-room of the Manor the rugs had been rolled back, the voice of the phonograph released from captivity and the Courtlandts' guests were dancing, at least some of them were.
put or send forth
From this reading The oil-king had cast a gloom over the dinner.
Courtlandts
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From this reading In the music-room of the Manor the rugs had been rolled back, the voice of the phonograph released from captivity and the Courtlandts' guests were dancing, at least some of them were.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading In the music-room of the Manor the rugs had been rolled back, the voice of the phonograph released from captivity and the Courtlandts' guests were dancing, at least some of them were.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The oil-king had cast a gloom over the dinner.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Was it because he was disturbed about Nicholas Fairfax, Jerry wondered.
Fairfax
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From this reading Was it because he was disturbed about Nicholas Fairfax, Jerry wondered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sir Peter had beguiled Glamorgan to the library for a smoke.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading To the amazement of all, he and the ranchman had become great friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the music-room of the Manor the rugs had been rolled back, the voice of the phonograph released from captivity and the Courtlandts' guests were dancing, at least some of them were.
Glamorgan
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From this reading Sir Peter had beguiled Glamorgan to the library for a smoke.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading The oil-king had cast a gloom over the dinner.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading To the amazement of all, he and the ranchman had become great friends.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading In the music-room of the Manor the rugs had been rolled back, the voice of the phonograph released from captivity and the Courtlandts' guests were dancing, at least some of them were.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the music-room of the Manor the rugs had been rolled back, the voice of the phonograph released from captivity and the Courtlandts' guests were dancing, at least some of them were.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Was it because he was disturbed about Nicholas Fairfax, Jerry wondered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the music-room of the Manor the rugs had been rolled back, the voice of the phonograph released from captivity and the Courtlandts' guests were dancing, at least some of them were.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Was it because he was disturbed about Nicholas Fairfax, Jerry wondered.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Was it because he was disturbed about Nicholas Fairfax, Jerry wondered.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the music-room of the Manor the rugs had been rolled back, the voice of the phonograph released from captivity and the Courtlandts' guests were dancing, at least some of them were.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Sir Peter had beguiled Glamorgan to the library for a smoke.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading In the music-room of the Manor the rugs had been rolled back, the voice of the phonograph released from captivity and the Courtlandts' guests were dancing, at least some of them were.
music-room
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From this reading In the music-room of the Manor the rugs had been rolled back, the voice of the phonograph released from captivity and the Courtlandts' guests were dancing, at least some of them were.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading Was it because he was disturbed about Nicholas Fairfax, Jerry wondered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the music-room of the Manor the rugs had been rolled back, the voice of the phonograph released from captivity and the Courtlandts' guests were dancing, at least some of them were.
oil-king
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From this reading The oil-king had cast a gloom over the dinner.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The oil-king had cast a gloom over the dinner.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Sir Peter had beguiled Glamorgan to the library for a smoke.
phonographnounUS /ˈfoʊnəɡræf/
machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically
From this reading In the music-room of the Manor the rugs had been rolled back, the voice of the phonograph released from captivity and the Courtlandts' guests were dancing, at least some of them were.
ranchman
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From this reading To the amazement of all, he and the ranchman had become great friends.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading In the music-room of the Manor the rugs had been rolled back, the voice of the phonograph released from captivity and the Courtlandts' guests were dancing, at least some of them were.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading In the music-room of the Manor the rugs had been rolled back, the voice of the phonograph released from captivity and the Courtlandts' guests were dancing, at least some of them were.
rugsnounUS /rʌɡz/
plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading In the music-room of the Manor the rugs had been rolled back, the voice of the phonograph released from captivity and the Courtlandts' guests were dancing, at least some of them were.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Peter had beguiled Glamorgan to the library for a smoke.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Sir Peter had beguiled Glamorgan to the library for a smoke.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In the music-room of the Manor the rugs had been rolled back, the voice of the phonograph released from captivity and the Courtlandts' guests were dancing, at least some of them were.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the music-room of the Manor the rugs had been rolled back, the voice of the phonograph released from captivity and the Courtlandts' guests were dancing, at least some of them were.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the music-room of the Manor the rugs had been rolled back, the voice of the phonograph released from captivity and the Courtlandts' guests were dancing, at least some of them were.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sir Peter had beguiled Glamorgan to the library for a smoke.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading In the music-room of the Manor the rugs had been rolled back, the voice of the phonograph released from captivity and the Courtlandts' guests were dancing, at least some of them were.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was it because he was disturbed about Nicholas Fairfax, Jerry wondered.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the music-room of the Manor the rugs had been rolled back, the voice of the phonograph released from captivity and the Courtlandts' guests were dancing, at least some of them were.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Was it because he was disturbed about Nicholas Fairfax, Jerry wondered.
