used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His Grace particularly prided himself on his knowledge of the arts; a taste for which, among other things, he intended to introduce into England.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _Sweeping Changes_ THE morning after the initiatory dinner the young Duke drove to Hauteville House, his family mansion, situated in his family square.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading Nothing could exceed the horror with which he witnessed the exterior of his mansion, except the agony with which he paced through the interior.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading His Grace particularly prided himself on his knowledge of the arts; a taste for which, among other things, he intended to introduce into England.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading His Grace particularly prided himself on his knowledge of the arts; a taste for which, among other things, he intended to introduce into England.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading _Sweeping Changes_ THE morning after the initiatory dinner the young Duke drove to Hauteville House, his family mansion, situated in his family square.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing could exceed the horror with which he witnessed the exterior of his mansion, except the agony with which he paced through the interior.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading _Sweeping Changes_ THE morning after the initiatory dinner the young Duke drove to Hauteville House, his family mansion, situated in his family square.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading _Sweeping Changes_ THE morning after the initiatory dinner the young Duke drove to Hauteville House, his family mansion, situated in his family square.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading _Sweeping Changes_ THE morning after the initiatory dinner the young Duke drove to Hauteville House, his family mansion, situated in his family square.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading His Grace particularly prided himself on his knowledge of the arts; a taste for which, among other things, he intended to introduce into England.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He entered.
exceedverbUS /ɪkˈsiːd/
be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading Nothing could exceed the horror with which he witnessed the exterior of his mansion, except the agony with which he paced through the interior.
apart from; not including
From this reading Nothing could exceed the horror with which he witnessed the exterior of his mansion, except the agony with which he paced through the interior.
exteriornounUS /ɪkˈstɪriər/
the region that is outside of something
From this reading Nothing could exceed the horror with which he witnessed the exterior of his mansion, except the agony with which he paced through the interior.
a social unit living together
From this reading _Sweeping Changes_ THE morning after the initiatory dinner the young Duke drove to Hauteville House, his family mansion, situated in his family square.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His Grace particularly prided himself on his knowledge of the arts; a taste for which, among other things, he intended to introduce into England.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading His Grace particularly prided himself on his knowledge of the arts; a taste for which, among other things, he intended to introduce into England.
Hauteville
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From this reading _Sweeping Changes_ THE morning after the initiatory dinner the young Duke drove to Hauteville House, his family mansion, situated in his family square.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His Grace particularly prided himself on his knowledge of the arts; a taste for which, among other things, he intended to introduce into England.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His Grace particularly prided himself on his knowledge of the arts; a taste for which, among other things, he intended to introduce into England.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Sweeping Changes_ THE morning after the initiatory dinner the young Duke drove to Hauteville House, his family mansion, situated in his family square.
intense and profound fear
From this reading Nothing could exceed the horror with which he witnessed the exterior of his mansion, except the agony with which he paced through the interior.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading ‘Is this a palace?’ thought the young Duke; ‘this hospital a palace!’
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _Sweeping Changes_ THE morning after the initiatory dinner the young Duke drove to Hauteville House, his family mansion, situated in his family square.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Sweeping Changes_ THE morning after the initiatory dinner the young Duke drove to Hauteville House, his family mansion, situated in his family square.
initiatoryadjective
serving to set in motion
From this reading _Sweeping Changes_ THE morning after the initiatory dinner the young Duke drove to Hauteville House, his family mansion, situated in his family square.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading His Grace particularly prided himself on his knowledge of the arts; a taste for which, among other things, he intended to introduce into England.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Nothing could exceed the horror with which he witnessed the exterior of his mansion, except the agony with which he paced through the interior.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His Grace particularly prided himself on his knowledge of the arts; a taste for which, among other things, he intended to introduce into England.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading His Grace particularly prided himself on his knowledge of the arts; a taste for which, among other things, he intended to introduce into England.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘Is this a palace?’ thought the young Duke; ‘this hospital a palace!’
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading His Grace particularly prided himself on his knowledge of the arts; a taste for which, among other things, he intended to introduce into England.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading _Sweeping Changes_ THE morning after the initiatory dinner the young Duke drove to Hauteville House, his family mansion, situated in his family square.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Sweeping Changes_ THE morning after the initiatory dinner the young Duke drove to Hauteville House, his family mansion, situated in his family square.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing could exceed the horror with which he witnessed the exterior of his mansion, except the agony with which he paced through the interior.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His Grace particularly prided himself on his knowledge of the arts; a taste for which, among other things, he intended to introduce into England.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His Grace particularly prided himself on his knowledge of the arts; a taste for which, among other things, he intended to introduce into England.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His Grace particularly prided himself on his knowledge of the arts; a taste for which, among other things, he intended to introduce into England.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading Nothing could exceed the horror with which he witnessed the exterior of his mansion, except the agony with which he paced through the interior.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading ‘Is this a palace?’ thought the young Duke; ‘this hospital a palace!’
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading His Grace particularly prided himself on his knowledge of the arts; a taste for which, among other things, he intended to introduce into England.
pridedverbUS /ˈpraɪdɪd/
past form of “pride” — be proud of
From this reading His Grace particularly prided himself on his knowledge of the arts; a taste for which, among other things, he intended to introduce into England.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading _Sweeping Changes_ THE morning after the initiatory dinner the young Duke drove to Hauteville House, his family mansion, situated in his family square.
make square
From this reading _Sweeping Changes_ THE morning after the initiatory dinner the young Duke drove to Hauteville House, his family mansion, situated in his family square.
SweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading _Sweeping Changes_ THE morning after the initiatory dinner the young Duke drove to Hauteville House, his family mansion, situated in his family square.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading His Grace particularly prided himself on his knowledge of the arts; a taste for which, among other things, he intended to introduce into England.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Sweeping Changes_ THE morning after the initiatory dinner the young Duke drove to Hauteville House, his family mansion, situated in his family square.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading His Grace particularly prided himself on his knowledge of the arts; a taste for which, among other things, he intended to introduce into England.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ‘Is this a palace?’ thought the young Duke; ‘this hospital a palace!’
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading ‘Is this a palace?’ thought the young Duke; ‘this hospital a palace!’
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Nothing could exceed the horror with which he witnessed the exterior of his mansion, except the agony with which he paced through the interior.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Sweeping Changes_ THE morning after the initiatory dinner the young Duke drove to Hauteville House, his family mansion, situated in his family square.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His Grace particularly prided himself on his knowledge of the arts; a taste for which, among other things, he intended to introduce into England.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nothing could exceed the horror with which he witnessed the exterior of his mansion, except the agony with which he paced through the interior.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading Nothing could exceed the horror with which he witnessed the exterior of his mansion, except the agony with which he paced through the interior.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _Sweeping Changes_ THE morning after the initiatory dinner the young Duke drove to Hauteville House, his family mansion, situated in his family square.
