used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MAN ON THE MAKE A week later, and much about the same hour, Captain Rames was driven along the Mall in St. James's Park.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A MAN ON THE MAKE A week later, and much about the same hour, Captain Rames was driven along the Mall in St. James's Park.
admiraltynounUS /ˈædmərəlti/
the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)
From this reading But the windows of the admiralty blazed upon the horse-guards' parade, and its great doors stood open for a glittering company.
anew
From this reading Friday had come round again, and the light did not burn in the clock-tower at Westminster.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A MAN ON THE MAKE A week later, and much about the same hour, Captain Rames was driven along the Mall in St. James's Park.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MAN ON THE MAKE A week later, and much about the same hour, Captain Rames was driven along the Mall in St. James's Park.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Friday had come round again, and the light did not burn in the clock-tower at Westminster.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading It was the night of official dinners and receptions in honor of the king's birthday.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Soldiers in scarlet, sailors in blue, ministers and privy councillors in gold, and ladies in their shimmering gowns thronged with the smaller fry in black coats up the shallow steps into a hall decorated with Union Jacks.
blazedverbUS /bleɪzd/
past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively
From this reading But the windows of the admiralty blazed upon the horse-guards' parade, and its great doors stood open for a glittering company.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Soldiers in scarlet, sailors in blue, ministers and privy councillors in gold, and ladies in their shimmering gowns thronged with the smaller fry in black coats up the shallow steps into a hall decorated with Union Jacks.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading Friday had come round again, and the light did not burn in the clock-tower at Westminster.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the windows of the admiralty blazed upon the horse-guards' parade, and its great doors stood open for a glittering company.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A MAN ON THE MAKE A week later, and much about the same hour, Captain Rames was driven along the Mall in St. James's Park.
clock-tower
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From this reading Friday had come round again, and the light did not burn in the clock-tower at Westminster.
coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Soldiers in scarlet, sailors in blue, ministers and privy councillors in gold, and ladies in their shimmering gowns thronged with the smaller fry in black coats up the shallow steps into a hall decorated with Union Jacks.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Friday had come round again, and the light did not burn in the clock-tower at Westminster.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading But the windows of the admiralty blazed upon the horse-guards' parade, and its great doors stood open for a glittering company.
councillors
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From this reading Soldiers in scarlet, sailors in blue, ministers and privy councillors in gold, and ladies in their shimmering gowns thronged with the smaller fry in black coats up the shallow steps into a hall decorated with Union Jacks.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Soldiers in scarlet, sailors in blue, ministers and privy councillors in gold, and ladies in their shimmering gowns thronged with the smaller fry in black coats up the shallow steps into a hall decorated with Union Jacks.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Friday had come round again, and the light did not burn in the clock-tower at Westminster.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading It was the night of official dinners and receptions in honor of the king's birthday.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But the windows of the admiralty blazed upon the horse-guards' parade, and its great doors stood open for a glittering company.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading A MAN ON THE MAKE A week later, and much about the same hour, Captain Rames was driven along the Mall in St. James's Park.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the windows of the admiralty blazed upon the horse-guards' parade, and its great doors stood open for a glittering company.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading Friday had come round again, and the light did not burn in the clock-tower at Westminster.
fryverbUS /fraɪ/
be excessively hot
From this reading Soldiers in scarlet, sailors in blue, ministers and privy councillors in gold, and ladies in their shimmering gowns thronged with the smaller fry in black coats up the shallow steps into a hall decorated with Union Jacks.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading But the windows of the admiralty blazed upon the horse-guards' parade, and its great doors stood open for a glittering company.
coins made of gold
From this reading Soldiers in scarlet, sailors in blue, ministers and privy councillors in gold, and ladies in their shimmering gowns thronged with the smaller fry in black coats up the shallow steps into a hall decorated with Union Jacks.
gownsnounUS /ɡaʊnz/
plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Soldiers in scarlet, sailors in blue, ministers and privy councillors in gold, and ladies in their shimmering gowns thronged with the smaller fry in black coats up the shallow steps into a hall decorated with Union Jacks.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But the windows of the admiralty blazed upon the horse-guards' parade, and its great doors stood open for a glittering company.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Friday had come round again, and the light did not burn in the clock-tower at Westminster.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Soldiers in scarlet, sailors in blue, ministers and privy councillors in gold, and ladies in their shimmering gowns thronged with the smaller fry in black coats up the shallow steps into a hall decorated with Union Jacks.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading It was the night of official dinners and receptions in honor of the king's birthday.
horse-guards
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From this reading But the windows of the admiralty blazed upon the horse-guards' parade, and its great doors stood open for a glittering company.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A MAN ON THE MAKE A week later, and much about the same hour, Captain Rames was driven along the Mall in St. James's Park.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MAN ON THE MAKE A week later, and much about the same hour, Captain Rames was driven along the Mall in St. James's Park.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Soldiers in scarlet, sailors in blue, ministers and privy councillors in gold, and ladies in their shimmering gowns thronged with the smaller fry in black coats up the shallow steps into a hall decorated with Union Jacks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the night of official dinners and receptions in honor of the king's birthday.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But the windows of the admiralty blazed upon the horse-guards' parade, and its great doors stood open for a glittering company.
JacksnounUS /dʒæks/
a game in which jackstones are thrown and picked up in various groups between bounces of a small rubber ball
From this reading Soldiers in scarlet, sailors in blue, ministers and privy councillors in gold, and ladies in their shimmering gowns thronged with the smaller fry in black coats up the shallow steps into a hall decorated with Union Jacks.
James'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪmzɪz/
possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading A MAN ON THE MAKE A week later, and much about the same hour, Captain Rames was driven along the Mall in St. James's Park.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading It was the night of official dinners and receptions in honor of the king's birthday.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Soldiers in scarlet, sailors in blue, ministers and privy councillors in gold, and ladies in their shimmering gowns thronged with the smaller fry in black coats up the shallow steps into a hall decorated with Union Jacks.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A MAN ON THE MAKE A week later, and much about the same hour, Captain Rames was driven along the Mall in St. James's Park.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Friday had come round again, and the light did not burn in the clock-tower at Westminster.
engage in
From this reading A MAN ON THE MAKE A week later, and much about the same hour, Captain Rames was driven along the Mall in St. James's Park.
MallnounUS /mɔːl/
a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk
From this reading A MAN ON THE MAKE A week later, and much about the same hour, Captain Rames was driven along the Mall in St. James's Park.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A MAN ON THE MAKE A week later, and much about the same hour, Captain Rames was driven along the Mall in St. James's Park.
ministersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Soldiers in scarlet, sailors in blue, ministers and privy councillors in gold, and ladies in their shimmering gowns thronged with the smaller fry in black coats up the shallow steps into a hall decorated with Union Jacks.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A MAN ON THE MAKE A week later, and much about the same hour, Captain Rames was driven along the Mall in St. James's Park.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was the night of official dinners and receptions in honor of the king's birthday.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Friday had come round again, and the light did not burn in the clock-tower at Westminster.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the windows of the admiralty blazed upon the horse-guards' parade, and its great doors stood open for a glittering company.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading It was the night of official dinners and receptions in honor of the king's birthday.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A MAN ON THE MAKE A week later, and much about the same hour, Captain Rames was driven along the Mall in St. James's Park.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading But the windows of the admiralty blazed upon the horse-guards' parade, and its great doors stood open for a glittering company.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading But the windows of the admiralty blazed upon the horse-guards' parade, and its great doors stood open for a glittering company.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading A MAN ON THE MAKE A week later, and much about the same hour, Captain Rames was driven along the Mall in St. James's Park.
privynounUS /ˈprɪvi/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Soldiers in scarlet, sailors in blue, ministers and privy councillors in gold, and ladies in their shimmering gowns thronged with the smaller fry in black coats up the shallow steps into a hall decorated with Union Jacks.
Rames
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From this reading A MAN ON THE MAKE A week later, and much about the same hour, Captain Rames was driven along the Mall in St. James's Park.
receptionsnounUS /rɪˈsepʃənz/
plural of “reception” — the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading It was the night of official dinners and receptions in honor of the king's birthday.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Friday had come round again, and the light did not burn in the clock-tower at Westminster.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Soldiers in scarlet, sailors in blue, ministers and privy councillors in gold, and ladies in their shimmering gowns thronged with the smaller fry in black coats up the shallow steps into a hall decorated with Union Jacks.
Identical; not different.
From this reading A MAN ON THE MAKE A week later, and much about the same hour, Captain Rames was driven along the Mall in St. James's Park.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading Soldiers in scarlet, sailors in blue, ministers and privy councillors in gold, and ladies in their shimmering gowns thronged with the smaller fry in black coats up the shallow steps into a hall decorated with Union Jacks.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading Soldiers in scarlet, sailors in blue, ministers and privy councillors in gold, and ladies in their shimmering gowns thronged with the smaller fry in black coats up the shallow steps into a hall decorated with Union Jacks.
shimmeringverbUS /ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading Soldiers in scarlet, sailors in blue, ministers and privy councillors in gold, and ladies in their shimmering gowns thronged with the smaller fry in black coats up the shallow steps into a hall decorated with Union Jacks.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading Soldiers in scarlet, sailors in blue, ministers and privy councillors in gold, and ladies in their shimmering gowns thronged with the smaller fry in black coats up the shallow steps into a hall decorated with Union Jacks.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Soldiers in scarlet, sailors in blue, ministers and privy councillors in gold, and ladies in their shimmering gowns thronged with the smaller fry in black coats up the shallow steps into a hall decorated with Union Jacks.
St
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From this reading A MAN ON THE MAKE A week later, and much about the same hour, Captain Rames was driven along the Mall in St. James's Park.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Soldiers in scarlet, sailors in blue, ministers and privy councillors in gold, and ladies in their shimmering gowns thronged with the smaller fry in black coats up the shallow steps into a hall decorated with Union Jacks.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading But the windows of the admiralty blazed upon the horse-guards' parade, and its great doors stood open for a glittering company.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MAN ON THE MAKE A week later, and much about the same hour, Captain Rames was driven along the Mall in St. James's Park.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Soldiers in scarlet, sailors in blue, ministers and privy councillors in gold, and ladies in their shimmering gowns thronged with the smaller fry in black coats up the shallow steps into a hall decorated with Union Jacks.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading Soldiers in scarlet, sailors in blue, ministers and privy councillors in gold, and ladies in their shimmering gowns thronged with the smaller fry in black coats up the shallow steps into a hall decorated with Union Jacks.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Soldiers in scarlet, sailors in blue, ministers and privy councillors in gold, and ladies in their shimmering gowns thronged with the smaller fry in black coats up the shallow steps into a hall decorated with Union Jacks.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Soldiers in scarlet, sailors in blue, ministers and privy councillors in gold, and ladies in their shimmering gowns thronged with the smaller fry in black coats up the shallow steps into a hall decorated with Union Jacks.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But the windows of the admiralty blazed upon the horse-guards' parade, and its great doors stood open for a glittering company.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MAN ON THE MAKE A week later, and much about the same hour, Captain Rames was driven along the Mall in St. James's Park.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A MAN ON THE MAKE A week later, and much about the same hour, Captain Rames was driven along the Mall in St. James's Park.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading Friday had come round again, and the light did not burn in the clock-tower at Westminster.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading But the windows of the admiralty blazed upon the horse-guards' parade, and its great doors stood open for a glittering company.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Soldiers in scarlet, sailors in blue, ministers and privy councillors in gold, and ladies in their shimmering gowns thronged with the smaller fry in black coats up the shallow steps into a hall decorated with Union Jacks.
