used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DACRE received him with affection: his daughter with a cordiality which he had never yet experienced from her.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading DACRE received him with affection: his daughter with a cordiality which he had never yet experienced from her.
anew
From this reading Though more simply dressed than when she first met his ardent gaze, her costume again charmed his practised eye.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The rooms were full of various guests, and some of these were presented to his Grace, who was, of course, an object of universal notice, but particularly by those persons who pretended not to be aware of his entrance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _‘Fair Women and Brave Men.’_ MR.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Though more simply dressed than when she first met his ardent gaze, her costume again charmed his practised eye.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The rooms were full of various guests, and some of these were presented to his Grace, who was, of course, an object of universal notice, but particularly by those persons who pretended not to be aware of his entrance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ‘It must be her shape,’ thought the young Duke; ‘it is magical!’
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading _‘Fair Women and Brave Men.’_ MR.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The rooms were full of various guests, and some of these were presented to his Grace, who was, of course, an object of universal notice, but particularly by those persons who pretended not to be aware of his entrance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The rooms were full of various guests, and some of these were presented to his Grace, who was, of course, an object of universal notice, but particularly by those persons who pretended not to be aware of his entrance.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading Though more simply dressed than when she first met his ardent gaze, her costume again charmed his practised eye.
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading DACRE received him with affection: his daughter with a cordiality which he had never yet experienced from her.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Though more simply dressed than when she first met his ardent gaze, her costume again charmed his practised eye.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The rooms were full of various guests, and some of these were presented to his Grace, who was, of course, an object of universal notice, but particularly by those persons who pretended not to be aware of his entrance.
DACRE
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From this reading DACRE received him with affection: his daughter with a cordiality which he had never yet experienced from her.
a female human offspring
From this reading DACRE received him with affection: his daughter with a cordiality which he had never yet experienced from her.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Though more simply dressed than when she first met his ardent gaze, her costume again charmed his practised eye.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading ‘It must be her shape,’ thought the young Duke; ‘it is magical!’
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The rooms were full of various guests, and some of these were presented to his Grace, who was, of course, an object of universal notice, but particularly by those persons who pretended not to be aware of his entrance.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading DACRE received him with affection: his daughter with a cordiality which he had never yet experienced from her.
the organ of sight
From this reading Though more simply dressed than when she first met his ardent gaze, her costume again charmed his practised eye.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading _‘Fair Women and Brave Men.’_ MR.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Though more simply dressed than when she first met his ardent gaze, her costume again charmed his practised eye.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DACRE received him with affection: his daughter with a cordiality which he had never yet experienced from her.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The rooms were full of various guests, and some of these were presented to his Grace, who was, of course, an object of universal notice, but particularly by those persons who pretended not to be aware of his entrance.
a long fixed look
From this reading Though more simply dressed than when she first met his ardent gaze, her costume again charmed his practised eye.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The rooms were full of various guests, and some of these were presented to his Grace, who was, of course, an object of universal notice, but particularly by those persons who pretended not to be aware of his entrance.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The rooms were full of various guests, and some of these were presented to his Grace, who was, of course, an object of universal notice, but particularly by those persons who pretended not to be aware of his entrance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DACRE received him with affection: his daughter with a cordiality which he had never yet experienced from her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DACRE received him with affection: his daughter with a cordiality which he had never yet experienced from her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DACRE received him with affection: his daughter with a cordiality which he had never yet experienced from her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DACRE received him with affection: his daughter with a cordiality which he had never yet experienced from her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DACRE received him with affection: his daughter with a cordiality which he had never yet experienced from her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘It must be her shape,’ thought the young Duke; ‘it is magical!’
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘It must be her shape,’ thought the young Duke; ‘it is magical!’
magicaladjectiveUS /ˈmædʒɪkəl/
possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
From this reading ‘It must be her shape,’ thought the young Duke; ‘it is magical!’
the force of workers available
From this reading _‘Fair Women and Brave Men.’_ MR.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Though more simply dressed than when she first met his ardent gaze, her costume again charmed his practised eye.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Though more simply dressed than when she first met his ardent gaze, her costume again charmed his practised eye.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _‘Fair Women and Brave Men.’_ MR.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading ‘It must be her shape,’ thought the young Duke; ‘it is magical!’
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading DACRE received him with affection: his daughter with a cordiality which he had never yet experienced from her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The rooms were full of various guests, and some of these were presented to his Grace, who was, of course, an object of universal notice, but particularly by those persons who pretended not to be aware of his entrance.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The rooms were full of various guests, and some of these were presented to his Grace, who was, of course, an object of universal notice, but particularly by those persons who pretended not to be aware of his entrance.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The rooms were full of various guests, and some of these were presented to his Grace, who was, of course, an object of universal notice, but particularly by those persons who pretended not to be aware of his entrance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rooms were full of various guests, and some of these were presented to his Grace, who was, of course, an object of universal notice, but particularly by those persons who pretended not to be aware of his entrance.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The rooms were full of various guests, and some of these were presented to his Grace, who was, of course, an object of universal notice, but particularly by those persons who pretended not to be aware of his entrance.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The rooms were full of various guests, and some of these were presented to his Grace, who was, of course, an object of universal notice, but particularly by those persons who pretended not to be aware of his entrance.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading Though more simply dressed than when she first met his ardent gaze, her costume again charmed his practised eye.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The rooms were full of various guests, and some of these were presented to his Grace, who was, of course, an object of universal notice, but particularly by those persons who pretended not to be aware of his entrance.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading The rooms were full of various guests, and some of these were presented to his Grace, who was, of course, an object of universal notice, but particularly by those persons who pretended not to be aware of his entrance.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading DACRE received him with affection: his daughter with a cordiality which he had never yet experienced from her.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The rooms were full of various guests, and some of these were presented to his Grace, who was, of course, an object of universal notice, but particularly by those persons who pretended not to be aware of his entrance.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading ‘It must be her shape,’ thought the young Duke; ‘it is magical!’
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though more simply dressed than when she first met his ardent gaze, her costume again charmed his practised eye.
and nothing more
From this reading Though more simply dressed than when she first met his ardent gaze, her costume again charmed his practised eye.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The rooms were full of various guests, and some of these were presented to his Grace, who was, of course, an object of universal notice, but particularly by those persons who pretended not to be aware of his entrance.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Though more simply dressed than when she first met his ardent gaze, her costume again charmed his practised eye.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘It must be her shape,’ thought the young Duke; ‘it is magical!’
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The rooms were full of various guests, and some of these were presented to his Grace, who was, of course, an object of universal notice, but particularly by those persons who pretended not to be aware of his entrance.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The rooms were full of various guests, and some of these were presented to his Grace, who was, of course, an object of universal notice, but particularly by those persons who pretended not to be aware of his entrance.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though more simply dressed than when she first met his ardent gaze, her costume again charmed his practised eye.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading ‘It must be her shape,’ thought the young Duke; ‘it is magical!’
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The rooms were full of various guests, and some of these were presented to his Grace, who was, of course, an object of universal notice, but particularly by those persons who pretended not to be aware of his entrance.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading The rooms were full of various guests, and some of these were presented to his Grace, who was, of course, an object of universal notice, but particularly by those persons who pretended not to be aware of his entrance.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The rooms were full of various guests, and some of these were presented to his Grace, who was, of course, an object of universal notice, but particularly by those persons who pretended not to be aware of his entrance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The rooms were full of various guests, and some of these were presented to his Grace, who was, of course, an object of universal notice, but particularly by those persons who pretended not to be aware of his entrance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rooms were full of various guests, and some of these were presented to his Grace, who was, of course, an object of universal notice, but particularly by those persons who pretended not to be aware of his entrance.
at the time that
From this reading Though more simply dressed than when she first met his ardent gaze, her costume again charmed his practised eye.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DACRE received him with affection: his daughter with a cordiality which he had never yet experienced from her.
which person or people
From this reading The rooms were full of various guests, and some of these were presented to his Grace, who was, of course, an object of universal notice, but particularly by those persons who pretended not to be aware of his entrance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DACRE received him with affection: his daughter with a cordiality which he had never yet experienced from her.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading _‘Fair Women and Brave Men.’_ MR.
but in spite of that
From this reading DACRE received him with affection: his daughter with a cordiality which he had never yet experienced from her.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading ‘It must be her shape,’ thought the young Duke; ‘it is magical!’
