used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lord Cadurcis was at Brookes' dining at midnight, having risen since only a few hours.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was the night after the drawing-room.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A party of young men entered, from the Court Ball, which in those days always terminated at midnight, whence the guests generally proceeded to Ranelagh; one or two of them seated themselves at the table at which Cadurcis was sitting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Being a malcontent, he had ceased to attend the Court, where his original reception had been most gracious, which he had returned by some factious votes, and a caustic lampoon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lord Cadurcis was at Brookes' dining at midnight, having risen since only a few hours.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Being a malcontent, he had ceased to attend the Court, where his original reception had been most gracious, which he had returned by some factious votes, and a caustic lampoon.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading A party of young men entered, from the Court Ball, which in those days always terminated at midnight, whence the guests generally proceeded to Ranelagh; one or two of them seated themselves at the table at which Cadurcis was sitting.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading They were full of a new beauty who had been presented.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Being a malcontent, he had ceased to attend the Court, where his original reception had been most gracious, which he had returned by some factious votes, and a caustic lampoon.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being a malcontent, he had ceased to attend the Court, where his original reception had been most gracious, which he had returned by some factious votes, and a caustic lampoon.
BrookesnounUS /brʊks/
plural of “brooke” — English lyric poet (1887-1915)
From this reading Lord Cadurcis was at Brookes' dining at midnight, having risen since only a few hours.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Being a malcontent, he had ceased to attend the Court, where his original reception had been most gracious, which he had returned by some factious votes, and a caustic lampoon.
Cadurcis
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From this reading Lord Cadurcis was at Brookes' dining at midnight, having risen since only a few hours.
causticadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstɪk/
harsh or corrosive in tone
From this reading Being a malcontent, he had ceased to attend the Court, where his original reception had been most gracious, which he had returned by some factious votes, and a caustic lampoon.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Being a malcontent, he had ceased to attend the Court, where his original reception had been most gracious, which he had returned by some factious votes, and a caustic lampoon.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Being a malcontent, he had ceased to attend the Court, where his original reception had been most gracious, which he had returned by some factious votes, and a caustic lampoon.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A party of young men entered, from the Court Ball, which in those days always terminated at midnight, whence the guests generally proceeded to Ranelagh; one or two of them seated themselves at the table at which Cadurcis was sitting.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading Lord Cadurcis was at Brookes' dining at midnight, having risen since only a few hours.
drawing-room
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From this reading It was the night after the drawing-room.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading A party of young men entered, from the Court Ball, which in those days always terminated at midnight, whence the guests generally proceeded to Ranelagh; one or two of them seated themselves at the table at which Cadurcis was sitting.
factiousadjective
dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion)
From this reading Being a malcontent, he had ceased to attend the Court, where his original reception had been most gracious, which he had returned by some factious votes, and a caustic lampoon.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Lord Cadurcis was at Brookes' dining at midnight, having risen since only a few hours.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A party of young men entered, from the Court Ball, which in those days always terminated at midnight, whence the guests generally proceeded to Ranelagh; one or two of them seated themselves at the table at which Cadurcis was sitting.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading They were full of a new beauty who had been presented.
usually; as a rule
From this reading A party of young men entered, from the Court Ball, which in those days always terminated at midnight, whence the guests generally proceeded to Ranelagh; one or two of them seated themselves at the table at which Cadurcis was sitting.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading Being a malcontent, he had ceased to attend the Court, where his original reception had been most gracious, which he had returned by some factious votes, and a caustic lampoon.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading A party of young men entered, from the Court Ball, which in those days always terminated at midnight, whence the guests generally proceeded to Ranelagh; one or two of them seated themselves at the table at which Cadurcis was sitting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Being a malcontent, he had ceased to attend the Court, where his original reception had been most gracious, which he had returned by some factious votes, and a caustic lampoon.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Lord Cadurcis was at Brookes' dining at midnight, having risen since only a few hours.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Being a malcontent, he had ceased to attend the Court, where his original reception had been most gracious, which he had returned by some factious votes, and a caustic lampoon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Being a malcontent, he had ceased to attend the Court, where his original reception had been most gracious, which he had returned by some factious votes, and a caustic lampoon.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Lord Cadurcis was at Brookes' dining at midnight, having risen since only a few hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A party of young men entered, from the Court Ball, which in those days always terminated at midnight, whence the guests generally proceeded to Ranelagh; one or two of them seated themselves at the table at which Cadurcis was sitting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the night after the drawing-room.
lampoonverbUS /læmˈpuːn/
ridicule with satire
From this reading Being a malcontent, he had ceased to attend the Court, where his original reception had been most gracious, which he had returned by some factious votes, and a caustic lampoon.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Cadurcis was at Brookes' dining at midnight, having risen since only a few hours.
malcontentnounUS /ˌmælkənˈtent/
a person who is discontented or disgusted
From this reading Being a malcontent, he had ceased to attend the Court, where his original reception had been most gracious, which he had returned by some factious votes, and a caustic lampoon.
the force of workers available
From this reading A party of young men entered, from the Court Ball, which in those days always terminated at midnight, whence the guests generally proceeded to Ranelagh; one or two of them seated themselves at the table at which Cadurcis was sitting.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Lord Cadurcis was at Brookes' dining at midnight, having risen since only a few hours.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Being a malcontent, he had ceased to attend the Court, where his original reception had been most gracious, which he had returned by some factious votes, and a caustic lampoon.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They were full of a new beauty who had been presented.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was the night after the drawing-room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A party of young men entered, from the Court Ball, which in those days always terminated at midnight, whence the guests generally proceeded to Ranelagh; one or two of them seated themselves at the table at which Cadurcis was sitting.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A party of young men entered, from the Court Ball, which in those days always terminated at midnight, whence the guests generally proceeded to Ranelagh; one or two of them seated themselves at the table at which Cadurcis was sitting.
and nothing more
From this reading Lord Cadurcis was at Brookes' dining at midnight, having risen since only a few hours.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A party of young men entered, from the Court Ball, which in those days always terminated at midnight, whence the guests generally proceeded to Ranelagh; one or two of them seated themselves at the table at which Cadurcis was sitting.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Being a malcontent, he had ceased to attend the Court, where his original reception had been most gracious, which he had returned by some factious votes, and a caustic lampoon.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A party of young men entered, from the Court Ball, which in those days always terminated at midnight, whence the guests generally proceeded to Ranelagh; one or two of them seated themselves at the table at which Cadurcis was sitting.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They were full of a new beauty who had been presented.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading A party of young men entered, from the Court Ball, which in those days always terminated at midnight, whence the guests generally proceeded to Ranelagh; one or two of them seated themselves at the table at which Cadurcis was sitting.
Ranelagh
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From this reading A party of young men entered, from the Court Ball, which in those days always terminated at midnight, whence the guests generally proceeded to Ranelagh; one or two of them seated themselves at the table at which Cadurcis was sitting.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Being a malcontent, he had ceased to attend the Court, where his original reception had been most gracious, which he had returned by some factious votes, and a caustic lampoon.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Being a malcontent, he had ceased to attend the Court, where his original reception had been most gracious, which he had returned by some factious votes, and a caustic lampoon.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading Lord Cadurcis was at Brookes' dining at midnight, having risen since only a few hours.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading A party of young men entered, from the Court Ball, which in those days always terminated at midnight, whence the guests generally proceeded to Ranelagh; one or two of them seated themselves at the table at which Cadurcis was sitting.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Lord Cadurcis was at Brookes' dining at midnight, having risen since only a few hours.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading A party of young men entered, from the Court Ball, which in those days always terminated at midnight, whence the guests generally proceeded to Ranelagh; one or two of them seated themselves at the table at which Cadurcis was sitting.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Being a malcontent, he had ceased to attend the Court, where his original reception had been most gracious, which he had returned by some factious votes, and a caustic lampoon.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A party of young men entered, from the Court Ball, which in those days always terminated at midnight, whence the guests generally proceeded to Ranelagh; one or two of them seated themselves at the table at which Cadurcis was sitting.
terminatedadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading A party of young men entered, from the Court Ball, which in those days always terminated at midnight, whence the guests generally proceeded to Ranelagh; one or two of them seated themselves at the table at which Cadurcis was sitting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the night after the drawing-room.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A party of young men entered, from the Court Ball, which in those days always terminated at midnight, whence the guests generally proceeded to Ranelagh; one or two of them seated themselves at the table at which Cadurcis was sitting.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading A party of young men entered, from the Court Ball, which in those days always terminated at midnight, whence the guests generally proceeded to Ranelagh; one or two of them seated themselves at the table at which Cadurcis was sitting.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were full of a new beauty who had been presented.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A party of young men entered, from the Court Ball, which in those days always terminated at midnight, whence the guests generally proceeded to Ranelagh; one or two of them seated themselves at the table at which Cadurcis was sitting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Being a malcontent, he had ceased to attend the Court, where his original reception had been most gracious, which he had returned by some factious votes, and a caustic lampoon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A party of young men entered, from the Court Ball, which in those days always terminated at midnight, whence the guests generally proceeded to Ranelagh; one or two of them seated themselves at the table at which Cadurcis was sitting.
votesnounUS /voʊts/
plural of “vote” — a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading Being a malcontent, he had ceased to attend the Court, where his original reception had been most gracious, which he had returned by some factious votes, and a caustic lampoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the night after the drawing-room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were full of a new beauty who had been presented.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading A party of young men entered, from the Court Ball, which in those days always terminated at midnight, whence the guests generally proceeded to Ranelagh; one or two of them seated themselves at the table at which Cadurcis was sitting.
in or at the place that
From this reading Being a malcontent, he had ceased to attend the Court, where his original reception had been most gracious, which he had returned by some factious votes, and a caustic lampoon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Being a malcontent, he had ceased to attend the Court, where his original reception had been most gracious, which he had returned by some factious votes, and a caustic lampoon.
which person or people
From this reading They were full of a new beauty who had been presented.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A party of young men entered, from the Court Ball, which in those days always terminated at midnight, whence the guests generally proceeded to Ranelagh; one or two of them seated themselves at the table at which Cadurcis was sitting.
