used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “There is a mighty big difference between a ball-room, Aunt Hagar’s cabin, and our present surroundings,” Lettice returned.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “_Sorrow an’ Trouble._” The two who had lately been companions in misery met each other, at the supper table, for the first time since the evening of their perilous experience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “This is but our third meeting,” said Mr. Baldwin, “and how various the circumstances.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How are you, Mr. Baldwin?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “_Sorrow an’ Trouble._” The two who had lately been companions in misery met each other, at the supper table, for the first time since the evening of their perilous experience.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading “There is a mighty big difference between a ball-room, Aunt Hagar’s cabin, and our present surroundings,” Lettice returned.
BaldwinnounUS /ˈbɔːldwən/
United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)
From this reading “This is but our third meeting,” said Mr. Baldwin, “and how various the circumstances.”
ball-room
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From this reading “There is a mighty big difference between a ball-room, Aunt Hagar’s cabin, and our present surroundings,” Lettice returned.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “_Sorrow an’ Trouble._” The two who had lately been companions in misery met each other, at the supper table, for the first time since the evening of their perilous experience.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “There is a mighty big difference between a ball-room, Aunt Hagar’s cabin, and our present surroundings,” Lettice returned.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “There is a mighty big difference between a ball-room, Aunt Hagar’s cabin, and our present surroundings,” Lettice returned.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “This is but our third meeting,” said Mr. Baldwin, “and how various the circumstances.”
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading “There is a mighty big difference between a ball-room, Aunt Hagar’s cabin, and our present surroundings,” Lettice returned.
cannot
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From this reading “We cannot complain of monotony.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading “This is but our third meeting,” said Mr. Baldwin, “and how various the circumstances.”
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “_Sorrow an’ Trouble._” The two who had lately been companions in misery met each other, at the supper table, for the first time since the evening of their perilous experience.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading “We cannot complain of monotony.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading “There is a mighty big difference between a ball-room, Aunt Hagar’s cabin, and our present surroundings,” Lettice returned.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading “_Sorrow an’ Trouble._” The two who had lately been companions in misery met each other, at the supper table, for the first time since the evening of their perilous experience.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “_Sorrow an’ Trouble._” The two who had lately been companions in misery met each other, at the supper table, for the first time since the evening of their perilous experience.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading “_Sorrow an’ Trouble._” The two who had lately been companions in misery met each other, at the supper table, for the first time since the evening of their perilous experience.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “_Sorrow an’ Trouble._” The two who had lately been companions in misery met each other, at the supper table, for the first time since the evening of their perilous experience.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “_Sorrow an’ Trouble._” The two who had lately been companions in misery met each other, at the supper table, for the first time since the evening of their perilous experience.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “_Sorrow an’ Trouble._” The two who had lately been companions in misery met each other, at the supper table, for the first time since the evening of their perilous experience.
Hagar's
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From this reading “There is a mighty big difference between a ball-room, Aunt Hagar’s cabin, and our present surroundings,” Lettice returned.
how
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From this reading “This is but our third meeting,” said Mr. Baldwin, “and how various the circumstances.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “_Sorrow an’ Trouble._” The two who had lately been companions in misery met each other, at the supper table, for the first time since the evening of their perilous experience.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This is but our third meeting,” said Mr. Baldwin, “and how various the circumstances.”
in the recent past
From this reading “_Sorrow an’ Trouble._” The two who had lately been companions in misery met each other, at the supper table, for the first time since the evening of their perilous experience.
Lettice
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From this reading “There is a mighty big difference between a ball-room, Aunt Hagar’s cabin, and our present surroundings,” Lettice returned.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading “This is but our third meeting,” said Mr. Baldwin, “and how various the circumstances.”
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading “_Sorrow an’ Trouble._” The two who had lately been companions in misery met each other, at the supper table, for the first time since the evening of their perilous experience.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading “There is a mighty big difference between a ball-room, Aunt Hagar’s cabin, and our present surroundings,” Lettice returned.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading “_Sorrow an’ Trouble._” The two who had lately been companions in misery met each other, at the supper table, for the first time since the evening of their perilous experience.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading “We cannot complain of monotony.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “This is but our third meeting,” said Mr. Baldwin, “and how various the circumstances.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “_Sorrow an’ Trouble._” The two who had lately been companions in misery met each other, at the supper table, for the first time since the evening of their perilous experience.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “_Sorrow an’ Trouble._” The two who had lately been companions in misery met each other, at the supper table, for the first time since the evening of their perilous experience.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “This is but our third meeting,” said Mr. Baldwin, “and how various the circumstances.”
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading “_Sorrow an’ Trouble._” The two who had lately been companions in misery met each other, at the supper table, for the first time since the evening of their perilous experience.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “There is a mighty big difference between a ball-room, Aunt Hagar’s cabin, and our present surroundings,” Lettice returned.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “There is a mighty big difference between a ball-room, Aunt Hagar’s cabin, and our present surroundings,” Lettice returned.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “This is but our third meeting,” said Mr. Baldwin, “and how various the circumstances.”
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “_Sorrow an’ Trouble._” The two who had lately been companions in misery met each other, at the supper table, for the first time since the evening of their perilous experience.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading “_Sorrow an’ Trouble._” The two who had lately been companions in misery met each other, at the supper table, for the first time since the evening of their perilous experience.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading “_Sorrow an’ Trouble._” The two who had lately been companions in misery met each other, at the supper table, for the first time since the evening of their perilous experience.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading “There is a mighty big difference between a ball-room, Aunt Hagar’s cabin, and our present surroundings,” Lettice returned.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading “_Sorrow an’ Trouble._” The two who had lately been companions in misery met each other, at the supper table, for the first time since the evening of their perilous experience.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “_Sorrow an’ Trouble._” The two who had lately been companions in misery met each other, at the supper table, for the first time since the evening of their perilous experience.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “_Sorrow an’ Trouble._” The two who had lately been companions in misery met each other, at the supper table, for the first time since the evening of their perilous experience.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There is a mighty big difference between a ball-room, Aunt Hagar’s cabin, and our present surroundings,” Lettice returned.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading “This is but our third meeting,” said Mr. Baldwin, “and how various the circumstances.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This is but our third meeting,” said Mr. Baldwin, “and how various the circumstances.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “_Sorrow an’ Trouble._” The two who had lately been companions in misery met each other, at the supper table, for the first time since the evening of their perilous experience.
a source of difficulty
From this reading “_Sorrow an’ Trouble._” The two who had lately been companions in misery met each other, at the supper table, for the first time since the evening of their perilous experience.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “_Sorrow an’ Trouble._” The two who had lately been companions in misery met each other, at the supper table, for the first time since the evening of their perilous experience.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading “This is but our third meeting,” said Mr. Baldwin, “and how various the circumstances.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We cannot complain of monotony.
which person or people
From this reading “_Sorrow an’ Trouble._” The two who had lately been companions in misery met each other, at the supper table, for the first time since the evening of their perilous experience.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading How are you, Mr. Baldwin?
