used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LAMB IN A COMMUNICATIVE MOOD In the evening of that day Margaret Wallace and Harry Talfourd dined with Dr. Twelves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LAMB IN A COMMUNICATIVE MOOD In the evening of that day Margaret Wallace and Harry Talfourd dined with Dr. Twelves.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading The young lady, who throughout the day had remained in a curious mood, was indisposed to avail herself of the doctor's hospitality; but she was over-persuaded by the doctor, who was insistent, and by Mr. Talfourd, who was on his side.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The young lady, who throughout the day had remained in a curious mood, was indisposed to avail herself of the doctor's hospitality; but she was over-persuaded by the doctor, who was insistent, and by Mr. Talfourd, who was on his side.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The young lady, who throughout the day had remained in a curious mood, was indisposed to avail herself of the doctor's hospitality; but she was over-persuaded by the doctor, who was insistent, and by Mr. Talfourd, who was on his side.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Harry was of opinion that, on a certain theme, they had talked too much.
COMMUNICATIVEadjectiveUS /kəˈmjuːnəkətɪv/
of or relating to communication
From this reading LAMB IN A COMMUNICATIVE MOOD In the evening of that day Margaret Wallace and Harry Talfourd dined with Dr. Twelves.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The young lady, who throughout the day had remained in a curious mood, was indisposed to avail herself of the doctor's hospitality; but she was over-persuaded by the doctor, who was insistent, and by Mr. Talfourd, who was on his side.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading LAMB IN A COMMUNICATIVE MOOD In the evening of that day Margaret Wallace and Harry Talfourd dined with Dr. Twelves.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading LAMB IN A COMMUNICATIVE MOOD In the evening of that day Margaret Wallace and Harry Talfourd dined with Dr. Twelves.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The young lady, who throughout the day had remained in a curious mood, was indisposed to avail herself of the doctor's hospitality; but she was over-persuaded by the doctor, who was insistent, and by Mr. Talfourd, who was on his side.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The young lady, who throughout the day had remained in a curious mood, was indisposed to avail herself of the doctor's hospitality; but she was over-persuaded by the doctor, who was insistent, and by Mr. Talfourd, who was on his side.
Dr
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From this reading LAMB IN A COMMUNICATIVE MOOD In the evening of that day Margaret Wallace and Harry Talfourd dined with Dr. Twelves.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading LAMB IN A COMMUNICATIVE MOOD In the evening of that day Margaret Wallace and Harry Talfourd dined with Dr. Twelves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The young lady, who throughout the day had remained in a curious mood, was indisposed to avail herself of the doctor's hospitality; but she was over-persuaded by the doctor, who was insistent, and by Mr. Talfourd, who was on his side.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading LAMB IN A COMMUNICATIVE MOOD In the evening of that day Margaret Wallace and Harry Talfourd dined with Dr. Twelves.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The young lady, who throughout the day had remained in a curious mood, was indisposed to avail herself of the doctor's hospitality; but she was over-persuaded by the doctor, who was insistent, and by Mr. Talfourd, who was on his side.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The young lady, who throughout the day had remained in a curious mood, was indisposed to avail herself of the doctor's hospitality; but she was over-persuaded by the doctor, who was insistent, and by Mr. Talfourd, who was on his side.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading The young lady, who throughout the day had remained in a curious mood, was indisposed to avail herself of the doctor's hospitality; but she was over-persuaded by the doctor, who was insistent, and by Mr. Talfourd, who was on his side.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LAMB IN A COMMUNICATIVE MOOD In the evening of that day Margaret Wallace and Harry Talfourd dined with Dr. Twelves.
indisposedadjective
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading The young lady, who throughout the day had remained in a curious mood, was indisposed to avail herself of the doctor's hospitality; but she was over-persuaded by the doctor, who was insistent, and by Mr. Talfourd, who was on his side.
insistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstənt/
repetitive and persistent
From this reading The young lady, who throughout the day had remained in a curious mood, was indisposed to avail herself of the doctor's hospitality; but she was over-persuaded by the doctor, who was insistent, and by Mr. Talfourd, who was on his side.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The young lady, who throughout the day had remained in a curious mood, was indisposed to avail herself of the doctor's hospitality; but she was over-persuaded by the doctor, who was insistent, and by Mr. Talfourd, who was on his side.
LAMBnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading LAMB IN A COMMUNICATIVE MOOD In the evening of that day Margaret Wallace and Harry Talfourd dined with Dr. Twelves.
Margaret
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From this reading LAMB IN A COMMUNICATIVE MOOD In the evening of that day Margaret Wallace and Harry Talfourd dined with Dr. Twelves.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading LAMB IN A COMMUNICATIVE MOOD In the evening of that day Margaret Wallace and Harry Talfourd dined with Dr. Twelves.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Harry was of opinion that, on a certain theme, they had talked too much.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LAMB IN A COMMUNICATIVE MOOD In the evening of that day Margaret Wallace and Harry Talfourd dined with Dr. Twelves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The young lady, who throughout the day had remained in a curious mood, was indisposed to avail herself of the doctor's hospitality; but she was over-persuaded by the doctor, who was insistent, and by Mr. Talfourd, who was on his side.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Harry was of opinion that, on a certain theme, they had talked too much.
over-persuaded
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From this reading The young lady, who throughout the day had remained in a curious mood, was indisposed to avail herself of the doctor's hospitality; but she was over-persuaded by the doctor, who was insistent, and by Mr. Talfourd, who was on his side.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The young lady, who throughout the day had remained in a curious mood, was indisposed to avail herself of the doctor's hospitality; but she was over-persuaded by the doctor, who was insistent, and by Mr. Talfourd, who was on his side.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The young lady, who throughout the day had remained in a curious mood, was indisposed to avail herself of the doctor's hospitality; but she was over-persuaded by the doctor, who was insistent, and by Mr. Talfourd, who was on his side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The young lady, who throughout the day had remained in a curious mood, was indisposed to avail herself of the doctor's hospitality; but she was over-persuaded by the doctor, who was insistent, and by Mr. Talfourd, who was on his side.
Talfourd
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From this reading LAMB IN A COMMUNICATIVE MOOD In the evening of that day Margaret Wallace and Harry Talfourd dined with Dr. Twelves.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Throughout the day they had talked and talked and talked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LAMB IN A COMMUNICATIVE MOOD In the evening of that day Margaret Wallace and Harry Talfourd dined with Dr. Twelves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LAMB IN A COMMUNICATIVE MOOD In the evening of that day Margaret Wallace and Harry Talfourd dined with Dr. Twelves.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Harry was of opinion that, on a certain theme, they had talked too much.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Throughout the day they had talked and talked and talked.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The young lady, who throughout the day had remained in a curious mood, was indisposed to avail herself of the doctor's hospitality; but she was over-persuaded by the doctor, who was insistent, and by Mr. Talfourd, who was on his side.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The young lady, who throughout the day had remained in a curious mood, was indisposed to avail herself of the doctor's hospitality; but she was over-persuaded by the doctor, who was insistent, and by Mr. Talfourd, who was on his side.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Harry was of opinion that, on a certain theme, they had talked too much.
Twelves
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From this reading LAMB IN A COMMUNICATIVE MOOD In the evening of that day Margaret Wallace and Harry Talfourd dined with Dr. Twelves.
WallacenounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading LAMB IN A COMMUNICATIVE MOOD In the evening of that day Margaret Wallace and Harry Talfourd dined with Dr. Twelves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The young lady, who throughout the day had remained in a curious mood, was indisposed to avail herself of the doctor's hospitality; but she was over-persuaded by the doctor, who was insistent, and by Mr. Talfourd, who was on his side.
which person or people
From this reading The young lady, who throughout the day had remained in a curious mood, was indisposed to avail herself of the doctor's hospitality; but she was over-persuaded by the doctor, who was insistent, and by Mr. Talfourd, who was on his side.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LAMB IN A COMMUNICATIVE MOOD In the evening of that day Margaret Wallace and Harry Talfourd dined with Dr. Twelves.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young lady, who throughout the day had remained in a curious mood, was indisposed to avail herself of the doctor's hospitality; but she was over-persuaded by the doctor, who was insistent, and by Mr. Talfourd, who was on his side.
