used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What a dismal conclusion it was of so merry a day!
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Herbert walked into the house, leaning upon Everard’s arm, and when some wine had been administered to him, declared himself better, and endeavored to prove that he was quite able to join them at supper, and that it was nothing.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading But his pale face and panting breast belied his words, and after awhile he acknowledged that perhaps it would be best to remain on the sofa in the drawing-room, while the others had their meal.
administeredverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstərd/
past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading Herbert walked into the house, leaning upon Everard’s arm, and when some wine had been administered to him, declared himself better, and endeavored to prove that he was quite able to join them at supper, and that it was nothing.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But his pale face and panting breast belied his words, and after awhile he acknowledged that perhaps it would be best to remain on the sofa in the drawing-room, while the others had their meal.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But in such a case the bond of kin is always paramount.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Herbert walked into the house, leaning upon Everard’s arm, and when some wine had been administered to him, declared himself better, and endeavored to prove that he was quite able to join them at supper, and that it was nothing.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Reine took her place by him at once, though indeed Sophy, who was kind enough, was ready and even anxious to do it.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Herbert walked into the house, leaning upon Everard’s arm, and when some wine had been administered to him, declared himself better, and endeavored to prove that he was quite able to join them at supper, and that it was nothing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Herbert walked into the house, leaning upon Everard’s arm, and when some wine had been administered to him, declared himself better, and endeavored to prove that he was quite able to join them at supper, and that it was nothing.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading But his pale face and panting breast belied his words, and after awhile he acknowledged that perhaps it would be best to remain on the sofa in the drawing-room, while the others had their meal.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But his pale face and panting breast belied his words, and after awhile he acknowledged that perhaps it would be best to remain on the sofa in the drawing-room, while the others had their meal.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Herbert walked into the house, leaning upon Everard’s arm, and when some wine had been administered to him, declared himself better, and endeavored to prove that he was quite able to join them at supper, and that it was nothing.
beliedverbUS /bɪˈlaɪd/
past form of “belie” — be in contradiction with
From this reading But his pale face and panting breast belied his words, and after awhile he acknowledged that perhaps it would be best to remain on the sofa in the drawing-room, while the others had their meal.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But his pale face and panting breast belied his words, and after awhile he acknowledged that perhaps it would be best to remain on the sofa in the drawing-room, while the others had their meal.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Herbert walked into the house, leaning upon Everard’s arm, and when some wine had been administered to him, declared himself better, and endeavored to prove that he was quite able to join them at supper, and that it was nothing.
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading But in such a case the bond of kin is always paramount.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading But his pale face and panting breast belied his words, and after awhile he acknowledged that perhaps it would be best to remain on the sofa in the drawing-room, while the others had their meal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his pale face and panting breast belied his words, and after awhile he acknowledged that perhaps it would be best to remain on the sofa in the drawing-room, while the others had their meal.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Reine took her place by him at once, though indeed Sophy, who was kind enough, was ready and even anxious to do it.
an occurrence of something
From this reading But in such a case the bond of kin is always paramount.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading What a dismal conclusion it was of so merry a day!
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading What a dismal conclusion it was of so merry a day!
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Herbert walked into the house, leaning upon Everard’s arm, and when some wine had been administered to him, declared himself better, and endeavored to prove that he was quite able to join them at supper, and that it was nothing.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading What a dismal conclusion it was of so merry a day!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Reine took her place by him at once, though indeed Sophy, who was kind enough, was ready and even anxious to do it.
drawing-room
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From this reading But his pale face and panting breast belied his words, and after awhile he acknowledged that perhaps it would be best to remain on the sofa in the drawing-room, while the others had their meal.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Herbert walked into the house, leaning upon Everard’s arm, and when some wine had been administered to him, declared himself better, and endeavored to prove that he was quite able to join them at supper, and that it was nothing.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Reine took her place by him at once, though indeed Sophy, who was kind enough, was ready and even anxious to do it.
divisible by two
From this reading Reine took her place by him at once, though indeed Sophy, who was kind enough, was ready and even anxious to do it.
Everard's
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From this reading Herbert walked into the house, leaning upon Everard’s arm, and when some wine had been administered to him, declared himself better, and endeavored to prove that he was quite able to join them at supper, and that it was nothing.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But his pale face and panting breast belied his words, and after awhile he acknowledged that perhaps it would be best to remain on the sofa in the drawing-room, while the others had their meal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Herbert walked into the house, leaning upon Everard’s arm, and when some wine had been administered to him, declared himself better, and endeavored to prove that he was quite able to join them at supper, and that it was nothing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Herbert walked into the house, leaning upon Everard’s arm, and when some wine had been administered to him, declared himself better, and endeavored to prove that he was quite able to join them at supper, and that it was nothing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Reine took her place by him at once, though indeed Sophy, who was kind enough, was ready and even anxious to do it.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Herbert walked into the house, leaning upon Everard’s arm, and when some wine had been administered to him, declared himself better, and endeavored to prove that he was quite able to join them at supper, and that it was nothing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Herbert walked into the house, leaning upon Everard’s arm, and when some wine had been administered to him, declared himself better, and endeavored to prove that he was quite able to join them at supper, and that it was nothing.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Herbert walked into the house, leaning upon Everard’s arm, and when some wine had been administered to him, declared himself better, and endeavored to prove that he was quite able to join them at supper, and that it was nothing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But his pale face and panting breast belied his words, and after awhile he acknowledged that perhaps it would be best to remain on the sofa in the drawing-room, while the others had their meal.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Herbert walked into the house, leaning upon Everard’s arm, and when some wine had been administered to him, declared himself better, and endeavored to prove that he was quite able to join them at supper, and that it was nothing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But his pale face and panting breast belied his words, and after awhile he acknowledged that perhaps it would be best to remain on the sofa in the drawing-room, while the others had their meal.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Reine took her place by him at once, though indeed Sophy, who was kind enough, was ready and even anxious to do it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Herbert walked into the house, leaning upon Everard’s arm, and when some wine had been administered to him, declared himself better, and endeavored to prove that he was quite able to join them at supper, and that it was nothing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But in such a case the bond of kin is always paramount.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What a dismal conclusion it was of so merry a day!
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Herbert walked into the house, leaning upon Everard’s arm, and when some wine had been administered to him, declared himself better, and endeavored to prove that he was quite able to join them at supper, and that it was nothing.
kinnounUS /kɪn/
a person having kinship with another or others
From this reading But in such a case the bond of kin is always paramount.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Reine took her place by him at once, though indeed Sophy, who was kind enough, was ready and even anxious to do it.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Herbert walked into the house, leaning upon Everard’s arm, and when some wine had been administered to him, declared himself better, and endeavored to prove that he was quite able to join them at supper, and that it was nothing.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading But his pale face and panting breast belied his words, and after awhile he acknowledged that perhaps it would be best to remain on the sofa in the drawing-room, while the others had their meal.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading What a dismal conclusion it was of so merry a day!
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Herbert walked into the house, leaning upon Everard’s arm, and when some wine had been administered to him, declared himself better, and endeavored to prove that he was quite able to join them at supper, and that it was nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What a dismal conclusion it was of so merry a day!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But his pale face and panting breast belied his words, and after awhile he acknowledged that perhaps it would be best to remain on the sofa in the drawing-room, while the others had their meal.
on one occasion
From this reading Reine took her place by him at once, though indeed Sophy, who was kind enough, was ready and even anxious to do it.
others
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From this reading But his pale face and panting breast belied his words, and after awhile he acknowledged that perhaps it would be best to remain on the sofa in the drawing-room, while the others had their meal.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading But his pale face and panting breast belied his words, and after awhile he acknowledged that perhaps it would be best to remain on the sofa in the drawing-room, while the others had their meal.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading But his pale face and panting breast belied his words, and after awhile he acknowledged that perhaps it would be best to remain on the sofa in the drawing-room, while the others had their meal.
paramountadjectiveUS /ˈperəmaʊnt/
having superior power and influence
From this reading But in such a case the bond of kin is always paramount.
by chance
From this reading But his pale face and panting breast belied his words, and after awhile he acknowledged that perhaps it would be best to remain on the sofa in the drawing-room, while the others had their meal.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Reine took her place by him at once, though indeed Sophy, who was kind enough, was ready and even anxious to do it.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Herbert walked into the house, leaning upon Everard’s arm, and when some wine had been administered to him, declared himself better, and endeavored to prove that he was quite able to join them at supper, and that it was nothing.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Herbert walked into the house, leaning upon Everard’s arm, and when some wine had been administered to him, declared himself better, and endeavored to prove that he was quite able to join them at supper, and that it was nothing.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Reine took her place by him at once, though indeed Sophy, who was kind enough, was ready and even anxious to do it.
Reine
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From this reading Reine took her place by him at once, though indeed Sophy, who was kind enough, was ready and even anxious to do it.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But his pale face and panting breast belied his words, and after awhile he acknowledged that perhaps it would be best to remain on the sofa in the drawing-room, while the others had their meal.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading What a dismal conclusion it was of so merry a day!
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading But his pale face and panting breast belied his words, and after awhile he acknowledged that perhaps it would be best to remain on the sofa in the drawing-room, while the others had their meal.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Herbert walked into the house, leaning upon Everard’s arm, and when some wine had been administered to him, declared himself better, and endeavored to prove that he was quite able to join them at supper, and that it was nothing.
Sophy
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From this reading Reine took her place by him at once, though indeed Sophy, who was kind enough, was ready and even anxious to do it.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But in such a case the bond of kin is always paramount.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Herbert walked into the house, leaning upon Everard’s arm, and when some wine had been administered to him, declared himself better, and endeavored to prove that he was quite able to join them at supper, and that it was nothing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Herbert walked into the house, leaning upon Everard’s arm, and when some wine had been administered to him, declared himself better, and endeavored to prove that he was quite able to join them at supper, and that it was nothing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Herbert walked into the house, leaning upon Everard’s arm, and when some wine had been administered to him, declared himself better, and endeavored to prove that he was quite able to join them at supper, and that it was nothing.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But his pale face and panting breast belied his words, and after awhile he acknowledged that perhaps it would be best to remain on the sofa in the drawing-room, while the others had their meal.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Herbert walked into the house, leaning upon Everard’s arm, and when some wine had been administered to him, declared himself better, and endeavored to prove that he was quite able to join them at supper, and that it was nothing.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Reine took her place by him at once, though indeed Sophy, who was kind enough, was ready and even anxious to do it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Herbert walked into the house, leaning upon Everard’s arm, and when some wine had been administered to him, declared himself better, and endeavored to prove that he was quite able to join them at supper, and that it was nothing.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Reine took her place by him at once, though indeed Sophy, who was kind enough, was ready and even anxious to do it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Herbert walked into the house, leaning upon Everard’s arm, and when some wine had been administered to him, declared himself better, and endeavored to prove that he was quite able to join them at supper, and that it was nothing.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Herbert walked into the house, leaning upon Everard’s arm, and when some wine had been administered to him, declared himself better, and endeavored to prove that he was quite able to join them at supper, and that it was nothing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What a dismal conclusion it was of so merry a day!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a dismal conclusion it was of so merry a day!
at the time that
From this reading Herbert walked into the house, leaning upon Everard’s arm, and when some wine had been administered to him, declared himself better, and endeavored to prove that he was quite able to join them at supper, and that it was nothing.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But his pale face and panting breast belied his words, and after awhile he acknowledged that perhaps it would be best to remain on the sofa in the drawing-room, while the others had their meal.
which person or people
From this reading Reine took her place by him at once, though indeed Sophy, who was kind enough, was ready and even anxious to do it.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Herbert walked into the house, leaning upon Everard’s arm, and when some wine had been administered to him, declared himself better, and endeavored to prove that he was quite able to join them at supper, and that it was nothing.
the words that are spoken
From this reading But his pale face and panting breast belied his words, and after awhile he acknowledged that perhaps it would be best to remain on the sofa in the drawing-room, while the others had their meal.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But his pale face and panting breast belied his words, and after awhile he acknowledged that perhaps it would be best to remain on the sofa in the drawing-room, while the others had their meal.
