used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The supper was laid out on a series of small tables forming a horseshoe, so that it was possible to move from one to the other without interruption.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The dining hall presented an appearance quite as striking and imposing as the ballroom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The dining hall presented an appearance quite as striking and imposing as the ballroom.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The dining hall presented an appearance quite as striking and imposing as the ballroom.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The dining hall presented an appearance quite as striking and imposing as the ballroom.
ballroomnounUS /ˈbɔːlruːm/
large room used mainly for dancing
From this reading The dining hall presented an appearance quite as striking and imposing as the ballroom.
buffetsnounUS /ˈbʌfəts/
plural of “buffet” — a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
From this reading It was magnificently paneled with Elizabethan oak; the grand old buffets and furniture dated from the same period.
datedadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪtɪd/
marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past
From this reading It was magnificently paneled with Elizabethan oak; the grand old buffets and furniture dated from the same period.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading The dining hall presented an appearance quite as striking and imposing as the ballroom.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each table had its separate electric light stand, round which were trailed sprays of red roses.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Each table had its separate electric light stand, round which were trailed sprays of red roses.
ElizabethannounUS /ˌelɪzəˈbiːθən/
a person who lived during the reign of Elizabeth I
From this reading It was magnificently paneled with Elizabethan oak; the grand old buffets and furniture dated from the same period.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading The supper was laid out on a series of small tables forming a horseshoe, so that it was possible to move from one to the other without interruption.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was magnificently paneled with Elizabethan oak; the grand old buffets and furniture dated from the same period.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading It was magnificently paneled with Elizabethan oak; the grand old buffets and furniture dated from the same period.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading It was magnificently paneled with Elizabethan oak; the grand old buffets and furniture dated from the same period.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Each table had its separate electric light stand, round which were trailed sprays of red roses.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The dining hall presented an appearance quite as striking and imposing as the ballroom.
horseshoenounUS /ˈhɔːrsʃuː/
game equipment consisting of an open ring of iron used in playing horseshoes
From this reading The supper was laid out on a series of small tables forming a horseshoe, so that it was possible to move from one to the other without interruption.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The dining hall presented an appearance quite as striking and imposing as the ballroom.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading The supper was laid out on a series of small tables forming a horseshoe, so that it was possible to move from one to the other without interruption.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was magnificently paneled with Elizabethan oak; the grand old buffets and furniture dated from the same period.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Each table had its separate electric light stand, round which were trailed sprays of red roses.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The supper was laid out on a series of small tables forming a horseshoe, so that it was possible to move from one to the other without interruption.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Each table had its separate electric light stand, round which were trailed sprays of red roses.
MAGICIANnounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.
From this reading THE MAGICIAN SPEAKS.
magnificentlyadverbUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsəntli/
extremely well
From this reading It was magnificently paneled with Elizabethan oak; the grand old buffets and furniture dated from the same period.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The supper was laid out on a series of small tables forming a horseshoe, so that it was possible to move from one to the other without interruption.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading It was magnificently paneled with Elizabethan oak; the grand old buffets and furniture dated from the same period.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The supper was laid out on a series of small tables forming a horseshoe, so that it was possible to move from one to the other without interruption.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was magnificently paneled with Elizabethan oak; the grand old buffets and furniture dated from the same period.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The supper was laid out on a series of small tables forming a horseshoe, so that it was possible to move from one to the other without interruption.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The supper was laid out on a series of small tables forming a horseshoe, so that it was possible to move from one to the other without interruption.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The supper was laid out on a series of small tables forming a horseshoe, so that it was possible to move from one to the other without interruption.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The supper was laid out on a series of small tables forming a horseshoe, so that it was possible to move from one to the other without interruption.
paneledadjectiveUS /ˈpænəld/
fitted or decorated with panels or wainscoting
From this reading It was magnificently paneled with Elizabethan oak; the grand old buffets and furniture dated from the same period.
an amount of time
From this reading It was magnificently paneled with Elizabethan oak; the grand old buffets and furniture dated from the same period.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The supper was laid out on a series of small tables forming a horseshoe, so that it was possible to move from one to the other without interruption.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The dining hall presented an appearance quite as striking and imposing as the ballroom.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The dining hall presented an appearance quite as striking and imposing as the ballroom.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Each table had its separate electric light stand, round which were trailed sprays of red roses.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Each table had its separate electric light stand, round which were trailed sprays of red roses.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Each table had its separate electric light stand, round which were trailed sprays of red roses.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was magnificently paneled with Elizabethan oak; the grand old buffets and furniture dated from the same period.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading Each table had its separate electric light stand, round which were trailed sprays of red roses.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading The supper was laid out on a series of small tables forming a horseshoe, so that it was possible to move from one to the other without interruption.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The supper was laid out on a series of small tables forming a horseshoe, so that it was possible to move from one to the other without interruption.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The supper was laid out on a series of small tables forming a horseshoe, so that it was possible to move from one to the other without interruption.
SPEAKSverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading THE MAGICIAN SPEAKS.
spraysnounUS /spreɪz/
plural of “spray” — a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading Each table had its separate electric light stand, round which were trailed sprays of red roses.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Each table had its separate electric light stand, round which were trailed sprays of red roses.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading The dining hall presented an appearance quite as striking and imposing as the ballroom.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The supper was laid out on a series of small tables forming a horseshoe, so that it was possible to move from one to the other without interruption.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Each table had its separate electric light stand, round which were trailed sprays of red roses.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The supper was laid out on a series of small tables forming a horseshoe, so that it was possible to move from one to the other without interruption.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The supper was laid out on a series of small tables forming a horseshoe, so that it was possible to move from one to the other without interruption.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAGICIAN SPEAKS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The supper was laid out on a series of small tables forming a horseshoe, so that it was possible to move from one to the other without interruption.
trailedverbUS /treɪld/
past form of “trail” — to lag or linger behind
From this reading Each table had its separate electric light stand, round which were trailed sprays of red roses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was magnificently paneled with Elizabethan oak; the grand old buffets and furniture dated from the same period.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Each table had its separate electric light stand, round which were trailed sprays of red roses.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Each table had its separate electric light stand, round which were trailed sprays of red roses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was magnificently paneled with Elizabethan oak; the grand old buffets and furniture dated from the same period.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The supper was laid out on a series of small tables forming a horseshoe, so that it was possible to move from one to the other without interruption.
