used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The women of the other households were glad to show friendliness to the young girl, in whom they felt a warm interest, but who had seemed in her content to need no one.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading XIV With the advent of visitors the professor's house became the centre of gayety in the quadrangle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Visits and invitations, drives and supper parties transformed the quiet household.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Susan had asked for a scullion and named a boy, who was promptly engaged.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading XIV With the advent of visitors the professor's house became the centre of gayety in the quadrangle.
a youthful male person
From this reading Susan had asked for a scullion and named a boy, who was promptly engaged.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The women of the other households were glad to show friendliness to the young girl, in whom they felt a warm interest, but who had seemed in her content to need no one.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading XIV With the advent of visitors the professor's house became the centre of gayety in the quadrangle.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The women of the other households were glad to show friendliness to the young girl, in whom they felt a warm interest, but who had seemed in her content to need no one.
drivesnounUS /draɪvz/
plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something
From this reading Visits and invitations, drives and supper parties transformed the quiet household.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Susan had asked for a scullion and named a boy, who was promptly engaged.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The women of the other households were glad to show friendliness to the young girl, in whom they felt a warm interest, but who had seemed in her content to need no one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The professor made one stand for himself.
friendlinessnounUS /ˈfrendlinɪs/
a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company
From this reading The women of the other households were glad to show friendliness to the young girl, in whom they felt a warm interest, but who had seemed in her content to need no one.
gayety
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From this reading XIV With the advent of visitors the professor's house became the centre of gayety in the quadrangle.
a young female
From this reading The women of the other households were glad to show friendliness to the young girl, in whom they felt a warm interest, but who had seemed in her content to need no one.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The women of the other households were glad to show friendliness to the young girl, in whom they felt a warm interest, but who had seemed in her content to need no one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The women of the other households were glad to show friendliness to the young girl, in whom they felt a warm interest, but who had seemed in her content to need no one.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The women of the other households were glad to show friendliness to the young girl, in whom they felt a warm interest, but who had seemed in her content to need no one.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The professor made one stand for himself.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading XIV With the advent of visitors the professor's house became the centre of gayety in the quadrangle.
a social unit living together
From this reading Visits and invitations, drives and supper parties transformed the quiet household.
householdsnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊldz/
plural of “household” — a social unit living together
From this reading The women of the other households were glad to show friendliness to the young girl, in whom they felt a warm interest, but who had seemed in her content to need no one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading XIV With the advent of visitors the professor's house became the centre of gayety in the quadrangle.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The women of the other households were glad to show friendliness to the young girl, in whom they felt a warm interest, but who had seemed in her content to need no one.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Visits and invitations, drives and supper parties transformed the quiet household.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The professor made one stand for himself.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Susan had asked for a scullion and named a boy, who was promptly engaged.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The women of the other households were glad to show friendliness to the young girl, in whom they felt a warm interest, but who had seemed in her content to need no one.
not any; not one
From this reading The women of the other households were glad to show friendliness to the young girl, in whom they felt a warm interest, but who had seemed in her content to need no one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading XIV With the advent of visitors the professor's house became the centre of gayety in the quadrangle.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The women of the other households were glad to show friendliness to the young girl, in whom they felt a warm interest, but who had seemed in her content to need no one.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The women of the other households were glad to show friendliness to the young girl, in whom they felt a warm interest, but who had seemed in her content to need no one.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Visits and invitations, drives and supper parties transformed the quiet household.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The professor made one stand for himself.
professor'snounUS /prəˈfesərz/
possessive form of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading XIV With the advent of visitors the professor's house became the centre of gayety in the quadrangle.
with little or no delay
From this reading Susan had asked for a scullion and named a boy, who was promptly engaged.
quadranglenoun
a four-sided polygon
From this reading XIV With the advent of visitors the professor's house became the centre of gayety in the quadrangle.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Visits and invitations, drives and supper parties transformed the quiet household.
scullionnounUS /ˈskʌljən/
a kitchen servant employed to do menial tasks (especially washing)
From this reading Susan had asked for a scullion and named a boy, who was promptly engaged.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The women of the other households were glad to show friendliness to the young girl, in whom they felt a warm interest, but who had seemed in her content to need no one.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The women of the other households were glad to show friendliness to the young girl, in whom they felt a warm interest, but who had seemed in her content to need no one.
be standing; be upright
From this reading The professor made one stand for himself.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Visits and invitations, drives and supper parties transformed the quiet household.
Susan
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From this reading Susan had asked for a scullion and named a boy, who was promptly engaged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading XIV With the advent of visitors the professor's house became the centre of gayety in the quadrangle.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The women of the other households were glad to show friendliness to the young girl, in whom they felt a warm interest, but who had seemed in her content to need no one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The women of the other households were glad to show friendliness to the young girl, in whom they felt a warm interest, but who had seemed in her content to need no one.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading Visits and invitations, drives and supper parties transformed the quiet household.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading XIV With the advent of visitors the professor's house became the centre of gayety in the quadrangle.
VisitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Visits and invitations, drives and supper parties transformed the quiet household.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The women of the other households were glad to show friendliness to the young girl, in whom they felt a warm interest, but who had seemed in her content to need no one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Susan had asked for a scullion and named a boy, who was promptly engaged.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The women of the other households were glad to show friendliness to the young girl, in whom they felt a warm interest, but who had seemed in her content to need no one.
which person or people
From this reading The women of the other households were glad to show friendliness to the young girl, in whom they felt a warm interest, but who had seemed in her content to need no one.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The women of the other households were glad to show friendliness to the young girl, in whom they felt a warm interest, but who had seemed in her content to need no one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading XIV With the advent of visitors the professor's house became the centre of gayety in the quadrangle.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The women of the other households were glad to show friendliness to the young girl, in whom they felt a warm interest, but who had seemed in her content to need no one.
XIVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading XIV With the advent of visitors the professor's house became the centre of gayety in the quadrangle.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The women of the other households were glad to show friendliness to the young girl, in whom they felt a warm interest, but who had seemed in her content to need no one.
