adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His host, the Foreign Minister, had gathered in the vast golden chamber the most notable people of a most notable season, and in as critical a period of the world's politics as had been known for a quarter of a century.
addressedadjectiveUS /əˈdrest/
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading After a moment's survey, the ex-Prime-Minister turned to answer the frank and caustic words addressed to him by the Duchess of Snowdon concerning the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs.
AffairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading After a moment's survey, the ex-Prime-Minister turned to answer the frank and caustic words addressed to him by the Duchess of Snowdon concerning the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a moment's survey, the ex-Prime-Minister turned to answer the frank and caustic words addressed to him by the Duchess of Snowdon concerning the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lord Windlehurst looked meditatively round the crowded and brilliant salon.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading After a moment's survey, the ex-Prime-Minister turned to answer the frank and caustic words addressed to him by the Duchess of Snowdon concerning the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His host, the Foreign Minister, had gathered in the vast golden chamber the most notable people of a most notable season, and in as critical a period of the world's politics as had been known for a quarter of a century.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He is good at his dangerous game.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His host, the Foreign Minister, had gathered in the vast golden chamber the most notable people of a most notable season, and in as critical a period of the world's politics as had been known for a quarter of a century.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Lord Windlehurst looked meditatively round the crowded and brilliant salon.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Presently he said: "But there is method in his haste, dear lady.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After a moment's survey, the ex-Prime-Minister turned to answer the frank and caustic words addressed to him by the Duchess of Snowdon concerning the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs.
causticadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstɪk/
harsh or corrosive in tone
From this reading After a moment's survey, the ex-Prime-Minister turned to answer the frank and caustic words addressed to him by the Duchess of Snowdon concerning the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs.
centurynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/
a period of 100 years
From this reading His host, the Foreign Minister, had gathered in the vast golden chamber the most notable people of a most notable season, and in as critical a period of the world's politics as had been known for a quarter of a century.
chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading His host, the Foreign Minister, had gathered in the vast golden chamber the most notable people of a most notable season, and in as critical a period of the world's politics as had been known for a quarter of a century.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading After a moment's survey, the ex-Prime-Minister turned to answer the frank and caustic words addressed to him by the Duchess of Snowdon concerning the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading His host, the Foreign Minister, had gathered in the vast golden chamber the most notable people of a most notable season, and in as critical a period of the world's politics as had been known for a quarter of a century.
crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Lord Windlehurst looked meditatively round the crowded and brilliant salon.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading He is good at his dangerous game.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading Presently he said: "But there is method in his haste, dear lady.
DuchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading After a moment's survey, the ex-Prime-Minister turned to answer the frank and caustic words addressed to him by the Duchess of Snowdon concerning the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs.
ex-Prime-Minister
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From this reading After a moment's survey, the ex-Prime-Minister turned to answer the frank and caustic words addressed to him by the Duchess of Snowdon concerning the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His host, the Foreign Minister, had gathered in the vast golden chamber the most notable people of a most notable season, and in as critical a period of the world's politics as had been known for a quarter of a century.
ForeignadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrən/
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading His host, the Foreign Minister, had gathered in the vast golden chamber the most notable people of a most notable season, and in as critical a period of the world's politics as had been known for a quarter of a century.
frankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading After a moment's survey, the ex-Prime-Minister turned to answer the frank and caustic words addressed to him by the Duchess of Snowdon concerning the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs.
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading He is good at his dangerous game.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading His host, the Foreign Minister, had gathered in the vast golden chamber the most notable people of a most notable season, and in as critical a period of the world's politics as had been known for a quarter of a century.
goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading His host, the Foreign Minister, had gathered in the vast golden chamber the most notable people of a most notable season, and in as critical a period of the world's politics as had been known for a quarter of a century.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He is good at his dangerous game.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His host, the Foreign Minister, had gathered in the vast golden chamber the most notable people of a most notable season, and in as critical a period of the world's politics as had been known for a quarter of a century.
hastenounUS /heɪst/
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Presently he said: "But there is method in his haste, dear lady.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Presently he said: "But there is method in his haste, dear lady.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After a moment's survey, the ex-Prime-Minister turned to answer the frank and caustic words addressed to him by the Duchess of Snowdon concerning the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His host, the Foreign Minister, had gathered in the vast golden chamber the most notable people of a most notable season, and in as critical a period of the world's politics as had been known for a quarter of a century.
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
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 His host, the Foreign Minister, had gathered in the vast golden chamber the most notable people of a most notable season, and in as critical a period of the world's politics as had been known for a quarter of a century.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His host, the Foreign Minister, had gathered in the vast golden chamber the most notable people of a most notable season, and in as critical a period of the world's politics as had been known for a quarter of a century.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Presently he said: "But there is method in his haste, dear lady.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading His host, the Foreign Minister, had gathered in the vast golden chamber the most notable people of a most notable season, and in as critical a period of the world's politics as had been known for a quarter of a century.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Presently he said: "But there is method in his haste, dear lady.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Lord Windlehurst looked meditatively round the crowded and brilliant salon.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Windlehurst looked meditatively round the crowded and brilliant salon.
meditativelyadverb
in a meditative manner
From this reading Lord Windlehurst looked meditatively round the crowded and brilliant salon.
methodnounUS /ˈmeθəd/
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Presently he said: "But there is method in his haste, dear lady.
MinisternounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading His host, the Foreign Minister, had gathered in the vast golden chamber the most notable people of a most notable season, and in as critical a period of the world's politics as had been known for a quarter of a century.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading After a moment's survey, the ex-Prime-Minister turned to answer the frank and caustic words addressed to him by the Duchess of Snowdon concerning the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading His host, the Foreign Minister, had gathered in the vast golden chamber the most notable people of a most notable season, and in as critical a period of the world's politics as had been known for a quarter of a century.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading His host, the Foreign Minister, had gathered in the vast golden chamber the most notable people of a most notable season, and in as critical a period of the world's politics as had been known for a quarter of a century.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His host, the Foreign Minister, had gathered in the vast golden chamber the most notable people of a most notable season, and in as critical a period of the world's politics as had been known for a quarter of a century.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading His host, the Foreign Minister, had gathered in the vast golden chamber the most notable people of a most notable season, and in as critical a period of the world's politics as had been known for a quarter of a century.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading His host, the Foreign Minister, had gathered in the vast golden chamber the most notable people of a most notable season, and in as critical a period of the world's politics as had been known for a quarter of a century.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading His host, the Foreign Minister, had gathered in the vast golden chamber the most notable people of a most notable season, and in as critical a period of the world's politics as had been known for a quarter of a century.
PresentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading Presently he said: "But there is method in his haste, dear lady.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading His host, the Foreign Minister, had gathered in the vast golden chamber the most notable people of a most notable season, and in as critical a period of the world's politics as had been known for a quarter of a century.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Lord Windlehurst looked meditatively round the crowded and brilliant salon.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Presently he said: "But there is method in his haste, dear lady.
salonnounUS /səˈlɑːn/
gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading Lord Windlehurst looked meditatively round the crowded and brilliant salon.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading His host, the Foreign Minister, had gathered in the vast golden chamber the most notable people of a most notable season, and in as critical a period of the world's politics as had been known for a quarter of a century.
Snowdon
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From this reading After a moment's survey, the ex-Prime-Minister turned to answer the frank and caustic words addressed to him by the Duchess of Snowdon concerning the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading After a moment's survey, the ex-Prime-Minister turned to answer the frank and caustic words addressed to him by the Duchess of Snowdon concerning the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lord Windlehurst looked meditatively round the crowded and brilliant salon.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Presently he said: "But there is method in his haste, dear lady.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After a moment's survey, the ex-Prime-Minister turned to answer the frank and caustic words addressed to him by the Duchess of Snowdon concerning the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading After a moment's survey, the ex-Prime-Minister turned to answer the frank and caustic words addressed to him by the Duchess of Snowdon concerning the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs.
Under-Secretary
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From this reading After a moment's survey, the ex-Prime-Minister turned to answer the frank and caustic words addressed to him by the Duchess of Snowdon concerning the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs.
vastadjectiveUS /væst/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading His host, the Foreign Minister, had gathered in the vast golden chamber the most notable people of a most notable season, and in as critical a period of the world's politics as had been known for a quarter of a century.
Windlehurst
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From this reading Lord Windlehurst looked meditatively round the crowded and brilliant salon.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading After a moment's survey, the ex-Prime-Minister turned to answer the frank and caustic words addressed to him by the Duchess of Snowdon concerning the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading His host, the Foreign Minister, had gathered in the vast golden chamber the most notable people of a most notable season, and in as critical a period of the world's politics as had been known for a quarter of a century.
