used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the right, on the front of the platform, a kind of proscenium-box had been set up, designed for the special guests who had signified their intention of being present,—the King of Italy and the President of the French Republic.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the right, on the front of the platform, a kind of proscenium-box had been set up, designed for the special guests who had signified their intention of being present,—the King of Italy and the President of the French Republic.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the fourth day of the Rose-Week, the auditorium was as usual filled to the last seat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the right, on the front of the platform, a kind of proscenium-box had been set up, designed for the special guests who had signified their intention of being present,—the King of Italy and the President of the French Republic.
auditoriumnounUS /ˌɔːdəˈtɔːriəm/
the area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits
From this reading On the fourth day of the Rose-Week, the auditorium was as usual filled to the last seat.
auditorsnounUS /ˈɑːdətərz/
plural of “auditor” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading Besides these two chief executives, there were several other members of the ruling families of Europe in the hall, but they were mingled with the other auditors.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading On the stage, the speaker’s desk was placed in the center, but pushed somewhat to the rear, and in the background sat as usual Mr. Toker, his daughter, and a number of his distinguished guests.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At the right, on the front of the platform, a kind of proscenium-box had been set up, designed for the special guests who had signified their intention of being present,—the King of Italy and the President of the French Republic.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At the right, on the front of the platform, a kind of proscenium-box had been set up, designed for the special guests who had signified their intention of being present,—the King of Italy and the President of the French Republic.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides these two chief executives, there were several other members of the ruling families of Europe in the hall, but they were mingled with the other auditors.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Some of them, however, had preferred to listen to the exercises from the body of the house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Besides these two chief executives, there were several other members of the ruling families of Europe in the hall, but they were mingled with the other auditors.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading On the stage, the speaker’s desk was placed in the center, but pushed somewhat to the rear, and in the background sat as usual Mr. Toker, his daughter, and a number of his distinguished guests.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Besides these two chief executives, there were several other members of the ruling families of Europe in the hall, but they were mingled with the other auditors.
a female human offspring
From this reading On the stage, the speaker’s desk was placed in the center, but pushed somewhat to the rear, and in the background sat as usual Mr. Toker, his daughter, and a number of his distinguished guests.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the fourth day of the Rose-Week, the auditorium was as usual filled to the last seat.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading At the right, on the front of the platform, a kind of proscenium-box had been set up, designed for the special guests who had signified their intention of being present,—the King of Italy and the President of the French Republic.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading On the stage, the speaker’s desk was placed in the center, but pushed somewhat to the rear, and in the background sat as usual Mr. Toker, his daughter, and a number of his distinguished guests.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading On the stage, the speaker’s desk was placed in the center, but pushed somewhat to the rear, and in the background sat as usual Mr. Toker, his daughter, and a number of his distinguished guests.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Besides these two chief executives, there were several other members of the ruling families of Europe in the hall, but they were mingled with the other auditors.
executivesnounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪvz/
plural of “executive” — a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading Besides these two chief executives, there were several other members of the ruling families of Europe in the hall, but they were mingled with the other auditors.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Some of them, however, had preferred to listen to the exercises from the body of the house.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Besides these two chief executives, there were several other members of the ruling families of Europe in the hall, but they were mingled with the other auditors.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading On the fourth day of the Rose-Week, the auditorium was as usual filled to the last seat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the right, on the front of the platform, a kind of proscenium-box had been set up, designed for the special guests who had signified their intention of being present,—the King of Italy and the President of the French Republic.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading On the fourth day of the Rose-Week, the auditorium was as usual filled to the last seat.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading At the right, on the front of the platform, a kind of proscenium-box had been set up, designed for the special guests who had signified their intention of being present,—the King of Italy and the President of the French Republic.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some of them, however, had preferred to listen to the exercises from the body of the house.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading At the right, on the front of the platform, a kind of proscenium-box had been set up, designed for the special guests who had signified their intention of being present,—the King of Italy and the President of the French Republic.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading At the right, on the front of the platform, a kind of proscenium-box had been set up, designed for the special guests who had signified their intention of being present,—the King of Italy and the President of the French Republic.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the right, on the front of the platform, a kind of proscenium-box had been set up, designed for the special guests who had signified their intention of being present,—the King of Italy and the President of the French Republic.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Besides these two chief executives, there were several other members of the ruling families of Europe in the hall, but they were mingled with the other auditors.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the stage, the speaker’s desk was placed in the center, but pushed somewhat to the rear, and in the background sat as usual Mr. Toker, his daughter, and a number of his distinguished guests.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Some of them, however, had preferred to listen to the exercises from the body of the house.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Some of them, however, had preferred to listen to the exercises from the body of the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Besides these two chief executives, there were several other members of the ruling families of Europe in the hall, but they were mingled with the other auditors.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading At the right, on the front of the platform, a kind of proscenium-box had been set up, designed for the special guests who had signified their intention of being present,—the King of Italy and the President of the French Republic.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading At the right, on the front of the platform, a kind of proscenium-box had been set up, designed for the special guests who had signified their intention of being present,—the King of Italy and the President of the French Republic.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading At the right, on the front of the platform, a kind of proscenium-box had been set up, designed for the special guests who had signified their intention of being present,—the King of Italy and the President of the French Republic.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading At the right, on the front of the platform, a kind of proscenium-box had been set up, designed for the special guests who had signified their intention of being present,—the King of Italy and the President of the French Republic.
immediately past
From this reading On the fourth day of the Rose-Week, the auditorium was as usual filled to the last seat.
hear with intention
From this reading Some of them, however, had preferred to listen to the exercises from the body of the house.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Besides these two chief executives, there were several other members of the ruling families of Europe in the hall, but they were mingled with the other auditors.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Besides these two chief executives, there were several other members of the ruling families of Europe in the hall, but they were mingled with the other auditors.
a form of address for a man
From this reading On the stage, the speaker’s desk was placed in the center, but pushed somewhat to the rear, and in the background sat as usual Mr. Toker, his daughter, and a number of his distinguished guests.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading On the stage, the speaker’s desk was placed in the center, but pushed somewhat to the rear, and in the background sat as usual Mr. Toker, his daughter, and a number of his distinguished guests.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the fourth day of the Rose-Week, the auditorium was as usual filled to the last seat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the fourth day of the Rose-Week, the auditorium was as usual filled to the last seat.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Besides these two chief executives, there were several other members of the ruling families of Europe in the hall, but they were mingled with the other auditors.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading On the stage, the speaker’s desk was placed in the center, but pushed somewhat to the rear, and in the background sat as usual Mr. Toker, his daughter, and a number of his distinguished guests.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading At the right, on the front of the platform, a kind of proscenium-box had been set up, designed for the special guests who had signified their intention of being present,—the King of Italy and the President of the French Republic.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading Some of them, however, had preferred to listen to the exercises from the body of the house.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At the right, on the front of the platform, a kind of proscenium-box had been set up, designed for the special guests who had signified their intention of being present,—the King of Italy and the President of the French Republic.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading At the right, on the front of the platform, a kind of proscenium-box had been set up, designed for the special guests who had signified their intention of being present,—the King of Italy and the President of the French Republic.
proscenium-box
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From this reading At the right, on the front of the platform, a kind of proscenium-box had been set up, designed for the special guests who had signified their intention of being present,—the King of Italy and the President of the French Republic.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading On the stage, the speaker’s desk was placed in the center, but pushed somewhat to the rear, and in the background sat as usual Mr. Toker, his daughter, and a number of his distinguished guests.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading On the stage, the speaker’s desk was placed in the center, but pushed somewhat to the rear, and in the background sat as usual Mr. Toker, his daughter, and a number of his distinguished guests.
RepublicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading At the right, on the front of the platform, a kind of proscenium-box had been set up, designed for the special guests who had signified their intention of being present,—the King of Italy and the President of the French Republic.
precisely, exactly
From this reading At the right, on the front of the platform, a kind of proscenium-box had been set up, designed for the special guests who had signified their intention of being present,—the King of Italy and the President of the French Republic.
Rose-Week
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From this reading On the fourth day of the Rose-Week, the auditorium was as usual filled to the last seat.
rulingnounUS /ˈruːlɪŋ/
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
From this reading Besides these two chief executives, there were several other members of the ruling families of Europe in the hall, but they were mingled with the other auditors.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On the stage, the speaker’s desk was placed in the center, but pushed somewhat to the rear, and in the background sat as usual Mr. Toker, his daughter, and a number of his distinguished guests.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading On the fourth day of the Rose-Week, the auditorium was as usual filled to the last seat.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At the right, on the front of the platform, a kind of proscenium-box had been set up, designed for the special guests who had signified their intention of being present,—the King of Italy and the President of the French Republic.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Besides these two chief executives, there were several other members of the ruling families of Europe in the hall, but they were mingled with the other auditors.
signifiednounUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪd/
the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
From this reading At the right, on the front of the platform, a kind of proscenium-box had been set up, designed for the special guests who had signified their intention of being present,—the King of Italy and the President of the French Republic.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of them, however, had preferred to listen to the exercises from the body of the house.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading On the stage, the speaker’s desk was placed in the center, but pushed somewhat to the rear, and in the background sat as usual Mr. Toker, his daughter, and a number of his distinguished guests.
speaker'snounUS /ˈspiːkərz/
possessive form of “speaker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading On the stage, the speaker’s desk was placed in the center, but pushed somewhat to the rear, and in the background sat as usual Mr. Toker, his daughter, and a number of his distinguished guests.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading At the right, on the front of the platform, a kind of proscenium-box had been set up, designed for the special guests who had signified their intention of being present,—the King of Italy and the President of the French Republic.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading On the stage, the speaker’s desk was placed in the center, but pushed somewhat to the rear, and in the background sat as usual Mr. Toker, his daughter, and a number of his distinguished guests.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the fourth day of the Rose-Week, the auditorium was as usual filled to the last seat.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the right, on the front of the platform, a kind of proscenium-box had been set up, designed for the special guests who had signified their intention of being present,—the King of Italy and the President of the French Republic.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Some of them, however, had preferred to listen to the exercises from the body of the house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Besides these two chief executives, there were several other members of the ruling families of Europe in the hall, but they were mingled with the other auditors.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Besides these two chief executives, there were several other members of the ruling families of Europe in the hall, but they were mingled with the other auditors.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Besides these two chief executives, there were several other members of the ruling families of Europe in the hall, but they were mingled with the other auditors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the fourth day of the Rose-Week, the auditorium was as usual filled to the last seat.
Toker
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From this reading On the stage, the speaker’s desk was placed in the center, but pushed somewhat to the rear, and in the background sat as usual Mr. Toker, his daughter, and a number of his distinguished guests.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Besides these two chief executives, there were several other members of the ruling families of Europe in the hall, but they were mingled with the other auditors.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At the right, on the front of the platform, a kind of proscenium-box had been set up, designed for the special guests who had signified their intention of being present,—the King of Italy and the President of the French Republic.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading On the fourth day of the Rose-Week, the auditorium was as usual filled to the last seat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the fourth day of the Rose-Week, the auditorium was as usual filled to the last seat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Besides these two chief executives, there were several other members of the ruling families of Europe in the hall, but they were mingled with the other auditors.
which person or people
From this reading At the right, on the front of the platform, a kind of proscenium-box had been set up, designed for the special guests who had signified their intention of being present,—the King of Italy and the President of the French Republic.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Besides these two chief executives, there were several other members of the ruling families of Europe in the hall, but they were mingled with the other auditors.
