used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Miss Grace pleaded a headache and left us; my mother asked leave; and presently our hostess and host departed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least there remained the topic of politics and war; and never was I more glad to plunge into such matters than upon that evening.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
well in the past; former
From this reading Miss Grace pleaded a headache and left us; my mother asked leave; and presently our hostess and host departed.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Harry and I remained to stare at each other moodily.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading At least there remained the topic of politics and war; and never was I more glad to plunge into such matters than upon that evening.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading At least there remained the topic of politics and war; and never was I more glad to plunge into such matters than upon that evening.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
GORDON
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From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Miss Grace pleaded a headache and left us; my mother asked leave; and presently our hostess and host departed.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry and I remained to stare at each other moodily.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading Miss Grace pleaded a headache and left us; my mother asked leave; and presently our hostess and host departed.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Miss Grace pleaded a headache and left us; my mother asked leave; and presently our hostess and host departed.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading Miss Grace pleaded a headache and left us; my mother asked leave; and presently our hostess and host departed.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In some way the dinner hour passed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At least there remained the topic of politics and war; and never was I more glad to plunge into such matters than upon that evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At least there remained the topic of politics and war; and never was I more glad to plunge into such matters than upon that evening.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
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 At least there remained the topic of politics and war; and never was I more glad to plunge into such matters than upon that evening.
go away from a place
From this reading Miss Grace pleaded a headache and left us; my mother asked leave; and presently our hostess and host departed.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Miss Grace pleaded a headache and left us; my mother asked leave; and presently our hostess and host departed.
mahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading At least there remained the topic of politics and war; and never was I more glad to plunge into such matters than upon that evening.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Grace pleaded a headache and left us; my mother asked leave; and presently our hostess and host departed.
moodilyadverb
in a moody manner
From this reading Harry and I remained to stare at each other moodily.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least there remained the topic of politics and war; and never was I more glad to plunge into such matters than upon that evening.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Miss Grace pleaded a headache and left us; my mother asked leave; and presently our hostess and host departed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Miss Grace pleaded a headache and left us; my mother asked leave; and presently our hostess and host departed.
absolutely essential
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading At least there remained the topic of politics and war; and never was I more glad to plunge into such matters than upon that evening.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
ORME
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From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Harry and I remained to stare at each other moodily.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Miss Grace pleaded a headache and left us; my mother asked leave; and presently our hostess and host departed.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In some way the dinner hour passed.
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading Miss Grace pleaded a headache and left us; my mother asked leave; and presently our hostess and host departed.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading At least there remained the topic of politics and war; and never was I more glad to plunge into such matters than upon that evening.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading At least there remained the topic of politics and war; and never was I more glad to plunge into such matters than upon that evening.
in the near future
From this reading Miss Grace pleaded a headache and left us; my mother asked leave; and presently our hostess and host departed.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading At least there remained the topic of politics and war; and never was I more glad to plunge into such matters than upon that evening.
SheratonnounUS /ˈʃerətən/
a furniture style that originated in England around 1800; simple in design with straight lines and classical ornamentation
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In some way the dinner hour passed.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Harry and I remained to stare at each other moodily.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At least there remained the topic of politics and war; and never was I more glad to plunge into such matters than upon that evening.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At least there remained the topic of politics and war; and never was I more glad to plunge into such matters than upon that evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading At least there remained the topic of politics and war; and never was I more glad to plunge into such matters than upon that evening.
UNCOVERINGnounUS /ənˈkʌvərɪŋ/
the removal of covering
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At least there remained the topic of politics and war; and never was I more glad to plunge into such matters than upon that evening.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Miss Grace pleaded a headache and left us; my mother asked leave; and presently our hostess and host departed.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading At least there remained the topic of politics and war; and never was I more glad to plunge into such matters than upon that evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In some way the dinner hour passed.
which person or people
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE UNCOVERING OF GORDON ORME It is not necessary for me to state that dinner in the Sheraton hall, with its dull mahogany and its shining silver and glass, was barely better than a nightmare to me, who should have been most happy.
