used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days later a little company was assembled in the sitting-room of Privy Councillor Rohan's house.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They had had supper, after waiting a whole hour for Mr. Bemperlein.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It consisted of the privy councillor himself, his daughter, Franz, and a young lady who had been brought there by Mr. Bemperlein: Mademoiselle Marguerite Martin.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Now they were sitting around the fire-place.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading A few days later a little company was assembled in the sitting-room of Privy Councillor Rohan's house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Upon a table near Sophie, where usually the tea-things were placed, stood to-day a small tureen, from which the young lady filled at rare intervals one or the other's glass.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It consisted of the privy councillor himself, his daughter, Franz, and a young lady who had been brought there by Mr. Bemperlein: Mademoiselle Marguerite Martin.
Bemperlein
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From this reading It consisted of the privy councillor himself, his daughter, Franz, and a young lady who had been brought there by Mr. Bemperlein: Mademoiselle Marguerite Martin.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It consisted of the privy councillor himself, his daughter, Franz, and a young lady who had been brought there by Mr. Bemperlein: Mademoiselle Marguerite Martin.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It consisted of the privy councillor himself, his daughter, Franz, and a young lady who had been brought there by Mr. Bemperlein: Mademoiselle Marguerite Martin.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading A few days later a little company was assembled in the sitting-room of Privy Councillor Rohan's house.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading It consisted of the privy councillor himself, his daughter, Franz, and a young lady who had been brought there by Mr. Bemperlein: Mademoiselle Marguerite Martin.
Councillornoun
a member of a council
From this reading A few days later a little company was assembled in the sitting-room of Privy Councillor Rohan's house.
a female human offspring
From this reading It consisted of the privy councillor himself, his daughter, Franz, and a young lady who had been brought there by Mr. Bemperlein: Mademoiselle Marguerite Martin.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days later a little company was assembled in the sitting-room of Privy Councillor Rohan's house.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days later a little company was assembled in the sitting-room of Privy Councillor Rohan's house.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Upon a table near Sophie, where usually the tea-things were placed, stood to-day a small tureen, from which the young lady filled at rare intervals one or the other's glass.
fire-place
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From this reading Now they were sitting around the fire-place.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had had supper, after waiting a whole hour for Mr. Bemperlein.
Franz
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From this reading It consisted of the privy councillor himself, his daughter, Franz, and a young lady who had been brought there by Mr. Bemperlein: Mademoiselle Marguerite Martin.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Upon a table near Sophie, where usually the tea-things were placed, stood to-day a small tureen, from which the young lady filled at rare intervals one or the other's glass.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Upon a table near Sophie, where usually the tea-things were placed, stood to-day a small tureen, from which the young lady filled at rare intervals one or the other's glass.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It consisted of the privy councillor himself, his daughter, Franz, and a young lady who had been brought there by Mr. Bemperlein: Mademoiselle Marguerite Martin.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It consisted of the privy councillor himself, his daughter, Franz, and a young lady who had been brought there by Mr. Bemperlein: Mademoiselle Marguerite Martin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It consisted of the privy councillor himself, his daughter, Franz, and a young lady who had been brought there by Mr. Bemperlein: Mademoiselle Marguerite Martin.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading They had had supper, after waiting a whole hour for Mr. Bemperlein.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A few days later a little company was assembled in the sitting-room of Privy Councillor Rohan's house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few days later a little company was assembled in the sitting-room of Privy Councillor Rohan's house.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Upon a table near Sophie, where usually the tea-things were placed, stood to-day a small tureen, from which the young lady filled at rare intervals one or the other's glass.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It consisted of the privy councillor himself, his daughter, Franz, and a young lady who had been brought there by Mr. Bemperlein: Mademoiselle Marguerite Martin.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It consisted of the privy councillor himself, his daughter, Franz, and a young lady who had been brought there by Mr. Bemperlein: Mademoiselle Marguerite Martin.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few days later a little company was assembled in the sitting-room of Privy Councillor Rohan's house.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A few days later a little company was assembled in the sitting-room of Privy Councillor Rohan's house.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading It consisted of the privy councillor himself, his daughter, Franz, and a young lady who had been brought there by Mr. Bemperlein: Mademoiselle Marguerite Martin.
MargueritenounUS /ˌmɑːrɡərˈiːt/
tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum
From this reading It consisted of the privy councillor himself, his daughter, Franz, and a young lady who had been brought there by Mr. Bemperlein: Mademoiselle Marguerite Martin.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading It consisted of the privy councillor himself, his daughter, Franz, and a young lady who had been brought there by Mr. Bemperlein: Mademoiselle Marguerite Martin.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It consisted of the privy councillor himself, his daughter, Franz, and a young lady who had been brought there by Mr. Bemperlein: Mademoiselle Marguerite Martin.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Upon a table near Sophie, where usually the tea-things were placed, stood to-day a small tureen, from which the young lady filled at rare intervals one or the other's glass.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now they were sitting around the fire-place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few days later a little company was assembled in the sitting-room of Privy Councillor Rohan's house.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Upon a table near Sophie, where usually the tea-things were placed, stood to-day a small tureen, from which the young lady filled at rare intervals one or the other's glass.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Upon a table near Sophie, where usually the tea-things were placed, stood to-day a small tureen, from which the young lady filled at rare intervals one or the other's glass.
other's
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From this reading Upon a table near Sophie, where usually the tea-things were placed, stood to-day a small tureen, from which the young lady filled at rare intervals one or the other's glass.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Upon a table near Sophie, where usually the tea-things were placed, stood to-day a small tureen, from which the young lady filled at rare intervals one or the other's glass.
PrivynounUS /ˈprɪvi/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading A few days later a little company was assembled in the sitting-room of Privy Councillor Rohan's house.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Upon a table near Sophie, where usually the tea-things were placed, stood to-day a small tureen, from which the young lady filled at rare intervals one or the other's glass.
Rohan's
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From this reading A few days later a little company was assembled in the sitting-room of Privy Councillor Rohan's house.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Now they were sitting around the fire-place.
sitting-room
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From this reading A few days later a little company was assembled in the sitting-room of Privy Councillor Rohan's house.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Upon a table near Sophie, where usually the tea-things were placed, stood to-day a small tureen, from which the young lady filled at rare intervals one or the other's glass.
Sophie
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From this reading Upon a table near Sophie, where usually the tea-things were placed, stood to-day a small tureen, from which the young lady filled at rare intervals one or the other's glass.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Upon a table near Sophie, where usually the tea-things were placed, stood to-day a small tureen, from which the young lady filled at rare intervals one or the other's glass.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading They had had supper, after waiting a whole hour for Mr. Bemperlein.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Upon a table near Sophie, where usually the tea-things were placed, stood to-day a small tureen, from which the young lady filled at rare intervals one or the other's glass.
tea-things
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From this reading Upon a table near Sophie, where usually the tea-things were placed, stood to-day a small tureen, from which the young lady filled at rare intervals one or the other's glass.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few days later a little company was assembled in the sitting-room of Privy Councillor Rohan's house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It consisted of the privy councillor himself, his daughter, Franz, and a young lady who had been brought there by Mr. Bemperlein: Mademoiselle Marguerite Martin.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had had supper, after waiting a whole hour for Mr. Bemperlein.
to-day
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From this reading Upon a table near Sophie, where usually the tea-things were placed, stood to-day a small tureen, from which the young lady filled at rare intervals one or the other's glass.
tureennoun
large deep serving dish with a cover; for serving soups and stews
From this reading Upon a table near Sophie, where usually the tea-things were placed, stood to-day a small tureen, from which the young lady filled at rare intervals one or the other's glass.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon a table near Sophie, where usually the tea-things were placed, stood to-day a small tureen, from which the young lady filled at rare intervals one or the other's glass.
under normal conditions
From this reading Upon a table near Sophie, where usually the tea-things were placed, stood to-day a small tureen, from which the young lady filled at rare intervals one or the other's glass.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading They had had supper, after waiting a whole hour for Mr. Bemperlein.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few days later a little company was assembled in the sitting-room of Privy Councillor Rohan's house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now they were sitting around the fire-place.
in or at the place that
From this reading Upon a table near Sophie, where usually the tea-things were placed, stood to-day a small tureen, from which the young lady filled at rare intervals one or the other's glass.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Upon a table near Sophie, where usually the tea-things were placed, stood to-day a small tureen, from which the young lady filled at rare intervals one or the other's glass.
which person or people
From this reading It consisted of the privy councillor himself, his daughter, Franz, and a young lady who had been brought there by Mr. Bemperlein: Mademoiselle Marguerite Martin.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading They had had supper, after waiting a whole hour for Mr. Bemperlein.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It consisted of the privy councillor himself, his daughter, Franz, and a young lady who had been brought there by Mr. Bemperlein: Mademoiselle Marguerite Martin.
