used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had had a standing invitation for some time, but for certain reasons had not accepted it till now.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He had had a standing invitation for some time, but for certain reasons had not accepted it till now.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading One afternoon Penloe was expected to take supper with the Wheelwrights.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading The last time he saw Stella, he said: "If it will be agreeable to you all, I will take supper at your house next Tuesday evening."
(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 The last time he saw Stella, he said: "If it will be agreeable to you all, I will take supper at your house next Tuesday evening."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were all in high spirits at the thought of his coming, for a more agreeable, interesting, and intelligent visitor could not be found.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The last time he saw Stella, he said: "If it will be agreeable to you all, I will take supper at your house next Tuesday evening."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The last time he saw Stella, he said: "If it will be agreeable to you all, I will take supper at your house next Tuesday evening."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had had a standing invitation for some time, but for certain reasons had not accepted it till now.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He had had a standing invitation for some time, but for certain reasons had not accepted it till now.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading They were all in high spirits at the thought of his coming, for a more agreeable, interesting, and intelligent visitor could not be found.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They were all in high spirits at the thought of his coming, for a more agreeable, interesting, and intelligent visitor could not be found.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The last time he saw Stella, he said: "If it will be agreeable to you all, I will take supper at your house next Tuesday evening."
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading One afternoon Penloe was expected to take supper with the Wheelwrights.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had had a standing invitation for some time, but for certain reasons had not accepted it till now.
set up or found
From this reading They were all in high spirits at the thought of his coming, for a more agreeable, interesting, and intelligent visitor could not be found.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had had a standing invitation for some time, but for certain reasons had not accepted it till now.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had had a standing invitation for some time, but for certain reasons had not accepted it till now.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading They were all in high spirits at the thought of his coming, for a more agreeable, interesting, and intelligent visitor could not be found.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They were all in high spirits at the thought of his coming, for a more agreeable, interesting, and intelligent visitor could not be found.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The last time he saw Stella, he said: "If it will be agreeable to you all, I will take supper at your house next Tuesday evening."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The last time he saw Stella, he said: "If it will be agreeable to you all, I will take supper at your house next Tuesday evening."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The last time he saw Stella, he said: "If it will be agreeable to you all, I will take supper at your house next Tuesday evening."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading They were all in high spirits at the thought of his coming, for a more agreeable, interesting, and intelligent visitor could not be found.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading They were all in high spirits at the thought of his coming, for a more agreeable, interesting, and intelligent visitor could not be found.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading He had had a standing invitation for some time, but for certain reasons had not accepted it till now.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had had a standing invitation for some time, but for certain reasons had not accepted it till now.
immediately past
From this reading The last time he saw Stella, he said: "If it will be agreeable to you all, I will take supper at your house next Tuesday evening."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They were all in high spirits at the thought of his coming, for a more agreeable, interesting, and intelligent visitor could not be found.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The last time he saw Stella, he said: "If it will be agreeable to you all, I will take supper at your house next Tuesday evening."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had had a standing invitation for some time, but for certain reasons had not accepted it till now.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had had a standing invitation for some time, but for certain reasons had not accepted it till now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were all in high spirits at the thought of his coming, for a more agreeable, interesting, and intelligent visitor could not be found.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One afternoon Penloe was expected to take supper with the Wheelwrights.
Penloe
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From this reading One afternoon Penloe was expected to take supper with the Wheelwrights.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He had had a standing invitation for some time, but for certain reasons had not accepted it till now.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The last time he saw Stella, he said: "If it will be agreeable to you all, I will take supper at your house next Tuesday evening."
cut with a saw
From this reading The last time he saw Stella, he said: "If it will be agreeable to you all, I will take supper at your house next Tuesday evening."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had had a standing invitation for some time, but for certain reasons had not accepted it till now.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading They were all in high spirits at the thought of his coming, for a more agreeable, interesting, and intelligent visitor could not be found.
having a supporting base
From this reading He had had a standing invitation for some time, but for certain reasons had not accepted it till now.
StellanounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading The last time he saw Stella, he said: "If it will be agreeable to you all, I will take supper at your house next Tuesday evening."
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading One afternoon Penloe was expected to take supper with the Wheelwrights.
carry out
From this reading One afternoon Penloe was expected to take supper with the Wheelwrights.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were all in high spirits at the thought of his coming, for a more agreeable, interesting, and intelligent visitor could not be found.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They were all in high spirits at the thought of his coming, for a more agreeable, interesting, and intelligent visitor could not be found.
up to a particular time
From this reading He had had a standing invitation for some time, but for certain reasons had not accepted it till now.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had had a standing invitation for some time, but for certain reasons had not accepted it till now.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One afternoon Penloe was expected to take supper with the Wheelwrights.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading The last time he saw Stella, he said: "If it will be agreeable to you all, I will take supper at your house next Tuesday evening."
someone who visits
From this reading They were all in high spirits at the thought of his coming, for a more agreeable, interesting, and intelligent visitor could not be found.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One afternoon Penloe was expected to take supper with the Wheelwrights.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were all in high spirits at the thought of his coming, for a more agreeable, interesting, and intelligent visitor could not be found.
Wheelwrights
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One afternoon Penloe was expected to take supper with the Wheelwrights.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The last time he saw Stella, he said: "If it will be agreeable to you all, I will take supper at your house next Tuesday evening."
in the company of; together with
From this reading One afternoon Penloe was expected to take supper with the Wheelwrights.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The last time he saw Stella, he said: "If it will be agreeable to you all, I will take supper at your house next Tuesday evening."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The last time he saw Stella, he said: "If it will be agreeable to you all, I will take supper at your house next Tuesday evening."
