used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Simple insertion in the pompous list of Fashionable Arrivals! the name of a plain commoner embedded in the amber which glitters with so many coronets and stars!
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
ambernounUS /ˈæmbər/
a deep yellow color
From this reading Simple insertion in the pompous list of Fashionable Arrivals! the name of a plain commoner embedded in the amber which glitters with so many coronets and stars!
ambiguousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪɡjuːəs/
open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
From this reading Unquestionably the sensation excited was due, in much, to the "ambiguous voices" which Colonel Morley had disseminated throughout the genial atmosphere of club-rooms.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Simple insertion in the pompous list of Fashionable Arrivals! the name of a plain commoner embedded in the amber which glitters with so many coronets and stars!
ArrivalsnounUS /ərˈaɪvəlz/
plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Simple insertion in the pompous list of Fashionable Arrivals! the name of a plain commoner embedded in the amber which glitters with so many coronets and stars!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "At his house in Carlton Gardens, Guy Darrell, Esq., for the season."
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Unquestionably the sensation excited was due, in much, to the "ambiguous voices" which Colonel Morley had disseminated throughout the genial atmosphere of club-rooms.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The public man needs but one patron; namely, THE LUCKY MOMENT.
Carlton
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From this reading "At his house in Carlton Gardens, Guy Darrell, Esq., for the season."
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
club-rooms
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From this reading Unquestionably the sensation excited was due, in much, to the "ambiguous voices" which Colonel Morley had disseminated throughout the genial atmosphere of club-rooms.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Unquestionably the sensation excited was due, in much, to the "ambiguous voices" which Colonel Morley had disseminated throughout the genial atmosphere of club-rooms.
commonernounUS /ˈkɑːmənər/
a person who holds no title
From this reading Simple insertion in the pompous list of Fashionable Arrivals! the name of a plain commoner embedded in the amber which glitters with so many coronets and stars!
coronetsnounUS /ˈkɔːrəˈnets/
plural of “coronet” — a small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign
From this reading Simple insertion in the pompous list of Fashionable Arrivals! the name of a plain commoner embedded in the amber which glitters with so many coronets and stars!
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
Darrell
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From this reading "At his house in Carlton Gardens, Guy Darrell, Esq., for the season."
the specified day of the month
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
disseminatedverbUS /dɪˈseməneɪtəd/
past form of “disseminate” — cause to become widely known
From this reading Unquestionably the sensation excited was due, in much, to the "ambiguous voices" which Colonel Morley had disseminated throughout the genial atmosphere of club-rooms.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Unquestionably the sensation excited was due, in much, to the "ambiguous voices" which Colonel Morley had disseminated throughout the genial atmosphere of club-rooms.
embeddedadjectiveUS /emˈbedɪd/
enclosed firmly in a surrounding mass
From this reading Simple insertion in the pompous list of Fashionable Arrivals! the name of a plain commoner embedded in the amber which glitters with so many coronets and stars!
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
Esqnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading "At his house in Carlton Gardens, Guy Darrell, Esq., for the season."
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Unquestionably the sensation excited was due, in much, to the "ambiguous voices" which Colonel Morley had disseminated throughout the genial atmosphere of club-rooms.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
FashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Simple insertion in the pompous list of Fashionable Arrivals! the name of a plain commoner embedded in the amber which glitters with so many coronets and stars!
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "At his house in Carlton Gardens, Guy Darrell, Esq., for the season."
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading "At his house in Carlton Gardens, Guy Darrell, Esq., for the season."
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Unquestionably the sensation excited was due, in much, to the "ambiguous voices" which Colonel Morley had disseminated throughout the genial atmosphere of club-rooms.
glittersnounUS /ˈɡlɪtərz/
plural of “glitter” — the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading Simple insertion in the pompous list of Fashionable Arrivals! the name of a plain commoner embedded in the amber which glitters with so many coronets and stars!
GuynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading "At his house in Carlton Gardens, Guy Darrell, Esq., for the season."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "At his house in Carlton Gardens, Guy Darrell, Esq., for the season."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "At his house in Carlton Gardens, Guy Darrell, Esq., for the season."
illustriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlʌstriəs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "At his house in Carlton Gardens, Guy Darrell, Esq., for the season."
indifferentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/
with indifference; in an indifferent manner
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
insertionnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrʃən/
a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted
From this reading Simple insertion in the pompous list of Fashionable Arrivals! the name of a plain commoner embedded in the amber which glitters with so many coronets and stars!
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading Simple insertion in the pompous list of Fashionable Arrivals! the name of a plain commoner embedded in the amber which glitters with so many coronets and stars!
occurring by chance
From this reading The public man needs but one patron; namely, THE LUCKY MOMENT.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The public man needs but one patron; namely, THE LUCKY MOMENT.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Simple insertion in the pompous list of Fashionable Arrivals! the name of a plain commoner embedded in the amber which glitters with so many coronets and stars!
a particular point in time
From this reading The public man needs but one patron; namely, THE LUCKY MOMENT.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
MorleynounUS /ˈmɔːrli/
United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)
From this reading Unquestionably the sensation excited was due, in much, to the "ambiguous voices" which Colonel Morley had disseminated throughout the genial atmosphere of club-rooms.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Unquestionably the sensation excited was due, in much, to the "ambiguous voices" which Colonel Morley had disseminated throughout the genial atmosphere of club-rooms.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Simple insertion in the pompous list of Fashionable Arrivals! the name of a plain commoner embedded in the amber which glitters with so many coronets and stars!
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading The public man needs but one patron; namely, THE LUCKY MOMENT.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading The public man needs but one patron; namely, THE LUCKY MOMENT.
not any; not one
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
obsoleteadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbsəliːt/
no longer in use
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Simple insertion in the pompous list of Fashionable Arrivals! the name of a plain commoner embedded in the amber which glitters with so many coronets and stars!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The public man needs but one patron; namely, THE LUCKY MOMENT.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
patronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading The public man needs but one patron; namely, THE LUCKY MOMENT.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Simple insertion in the pompous list of Fashionable Arrivals! the name of a plain commoner embedded in the amber which glitters with so many coronets and stars!
play-bills
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From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
pompousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːmpəs/
puffed up with vanity
From this reading Simple insertion in the pompous list of Fashionable Arrivals! the name of a plain commoner embedded in the amber which glitters with so many coronets and stars!
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The public man needs but one patron; namely, THE LUCKY MOMENT.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading "At his house in Carlton Gardens, Guy Darrell, Esq., for the season."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Unquestionably the sensation excited was due, in much, to the "ambiguous voices" which Colonel Morley had disseminated throughout the genial atmosphere of club-rooms.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Simple insertion in the pompous list of Fashionable Arrivals! the name of a plain commoner embedded in the amber which glitters with so many coronets and stars!
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Simple insertion in the pompous list of Fashionable Arrivals! the name of a plain commoner embedded in the amber which glitters with so many coronets and stars!
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Simple insertion in the pompous list of Fashionable Arrivals! the name of a plain commoner embedded in the amber which glitters with so many coronets and stars!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The public man needs but one patron; namely, THE LUCKY MOMENT.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Unquestionably the sensation excited was due, in much, to the "ambiguous voices" which Colonel Morley had disseminated throughout the genial atmosphere of club-rooms.
titlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/
plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
unemblazoned
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From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
UnquestionablyadverbUS /ənˈkwestʃənəbli/
without question
From this reading Unquestionably the sensation excited was due, in much, to the "ambiguous voices" which Colonel Morley had disseminated throughout the genial atmosphere of club-rooms.
venerationnounUS /ˌvenərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Unquestionably the sensation excited was due, in much, to the "ambiguous voices" which Colonel Morley had disseminated throughout the genial atmosphere of club-rooms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Unquestionably the sensation excited was due, in much, to the "ambiguous voices" which Colonel Morley had disseminated throughout the genial atmosphere of club-rooms.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Simple insertion in the pompous list of Fashionable Arrivals! the name of a plain commoner embedded in the amber which glitters with so many coronets and stars!
which person or people
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Simple insertion in the pompous list of Fashionable Arrivals! the name of a plain commoner embedded in the amber which glitters with so many coronets and stars!
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet such is England, with all its veneration for titles, that the eyes of the public passed indifferently over the rest of that chronicle of illustrious "whereabouts," to rest with interest, curiosity, speculation, on the unemblazoned name which but a day before had seemed slipped out of date,--obsolete as that of an actor who figures no more in play-bills.
