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From this reading Invitations, instead of taking the form of a friendly note, after the pattern of Stowel invitations in general, were conveyed on one of Mrs. Taylor's visiting cards, with "At home, Thursday the 17th, four to seven," upon it.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Uncle, Sir John, is coming to stay at the Taylors', and the town is in something of a flutter over this event.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading It was hoped that the Taylors would give a tea-party in honour of their guest, but there is a shrewd notion abroad that no one will be allowed to see very much of him except at a distance.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Invitations, instead of taking the form of a friendly note, after the pattern of Stowel invitations in general, were conveyed on one of Mrs. Taylor's visiting cards, with "At home, Thursday the 17th, four to seven," upon it.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It was hoped that the Taylors would give a tea-party in honour of their guest, but there is a shrewd notion abroad that no one will be allowed to see very much of him except at a distance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I think we owe it to the fact that the political meeting was found to be an impossibility that we were asked to tea at the Taylors'.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Uncle, Sir John, is coming to stay at the Taylors', and the town is in something of a flutter over this event.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading The Taylors had hoped that there would be some occasion during his visit on which The Uncle might speak in public, and Mr. Taylor has tried, half jestingly, to induce his brother townsfolk to arrange what he calls "something in the political line" while the august relative is staying with him.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I think we owe it to the fact that the political meeting was found to be an impossibility that we were asked to tea at the Taylors'.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Uncle, Sir John, is coming to stay at the Taylors', and the town is in something of a flutter over this event.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading The Taylors had hoped that there would be some occasion during his visit on which The Uncle might speak in public, and Mr. Taylor has tried, half jestingly, to induce his brother townsfolk to arrange what he calls "something in the political line" while the august relative is staying with him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was hoped that the Taylors would give a tea-party in honour of their guest, but there is a shrewd notion abroad that no one will be allowed to see very much of him except at a distance.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The Taylors had hoped that there would be some occasion during his visit on which The Uncle might speak in public, and Mr. Taylor has tried, half jestingly, to induce his brother townsfolk to arrange what he calls "something in the political line" while the august relative is staying with him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was hoped that the Taylors would give a tea-party in honour of their guest, but there is a shrewd notion abroad that no one will be allowed to see very much of him except at a distance.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading The Taylors had hoped that there would be some occasion during his visit on which The Uncle might speak in public, and Mr. Taylor has tried, half jestingly, to induce his brother townsfolk to arrange what he calls "something in the political line" while the august relative is staying with him.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Invitations, instead of taking the form of a friendly note, after the pattern of Stowel invitations in general, were conveyed on one of Mrs. Taylor's visiting cards, with "At home, Thursday the 17th, four to seven," upon it.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The Uncle, Sir John, is coming to stay at the Taylors', and the town is in something of a flutter over this event.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Invitations, instead of taking the form of a friendly note, after the pattern of Stowel invitations in general, were conveyed on one of Mrs. Taylor's visiting cards, with "At home, Thursday the 17th, four to seven," upon it.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It was hoped that the Taylors would give a tea-party in honour of their guest, but there is a shrewd notion abroad that no one will be allowed to see very much of him except at a distance.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The Taylors had hoped that there would be some occasion during his visit on which The Uncle might speak in public, and Mr. Taylor has tried, half jestingly, to induce his brother townsfolk to arrange what he calls "something in the political line" while the august relative is staying with him.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The Uncle, Sir John, is coming to stay at the Taylors', and the town is in something of a flutter over this event.
apart from; not including
From this reading It was hoped that the Taylors would give a tea-party in honour of their guest, but there is a shrewd notion abroad that no one will be allowed to see very much of him except at a distance.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I think we owe it to the fact that the political meeting was found to be an impossibility that we were asked to tea at the Taylors'.
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading The Uncle, Sir John, is coming to stay at the Taylors', and the town is in something of a flutter over this event.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Invitations, instead of taking the form of a friendly note, after the pattern of Stowel invitations in general, were conveyed on one of Mrs. Taylor's visiting cards, with "At home, Thursday the 17th, four to seven," upon it.
set up or found
From this reading I think we owe it to the fact that the political meeting was found to be an impossibility that we were asked to tea at the Taylors'.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Invitations, instead of taking the form of a friendly note, after the pattern of Stowel invitations in general, were conveyed on one of Mrs. Taylor's visiting cards, with "At home, Thursday the 17th, four to seven," upon it.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Invitations, instead of taking the form of a friendly note, after the pattern of Stowel invitations in general, were conveyed on one of Mrs. Taylor's visiting cards, with "At home, Thursday the 17th, four to seven," upon it.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Invitations, instead of taking the form of a friendly note, after the pattern of Stowel invitations in general, were conveyed on one of Mrs. Taylor's visiting cards, with "At home, Thursday the 17th, four to seven," upon it.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was hoped that the Taylors would give a tea-party in honour of their guest, but there is a shrewd notion abroad that no one will be allowed to see very much of him except at a distance.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading It was hoped that the Taylors would give a tea-party in honour of their guest, but there is a shrewd notion abroad that no one will be allowed to see very much of him except at a distance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Taylors had hoped that there would be some occasion during his visit on which The Uncle might speak in public, and Mr. Taylor has tried, half jestingly, to induce his brother townsfolk to arrange what he calls "something in the political line" while the august relative is staying with him.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The Taylors had hoped that there would be some occasion during his visit on which The Uncle might speak in public, and Mr. Taylor has tried, half jestingly, to induce his brother townsfolk to arrange what he calls "something in the political line" while the august relative is staying with him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Taylors had hoped that there would be some occasion during his visit on which The Uncle might speak in public, and Mr. Taylor has tried, half jestingly, to induce his brother townsfolk to arrange what he calls "something in the political line" while the august relative is staying with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Taylors had hoped that there would be some occasion during his visit on which The Uncle might speak in public, and Mr. Taylor has tried, half jestingly, to induce his brother townsfolk to arrange what he calls "something in the political line" while the august relative is staying with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was hoped that the Taylors would give a tea-party in honour of their guest, but there is a shrewd notion abroad that no one will be allowed to see very much of him except at a distance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Taylors had hoped that there would be some occasion during his visit on which The Uncle might speak in public, and Mr. Taylor has tried, half jestingly, to induce his brother townsfolk to arrange what he calls "something in the political line" while the august relative is staying with him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Invitations, instead of taking the form of a friendly note, after the pattern of Stowel invitations in general, were conveyed on one of Mrs. Taylor's visiting cards, with "At home, Thursday the 17th, four to seven," upon it.
the state of being honored
From this reading It was hoped that the Taylors would give a tea-party in honour of their guest, but there is a shrewd notion abroad that no one will be allowed to see very much of him except at a distance.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading It was hoped that the Taylors would give a tea-party in honour of their guest, but there is a shrewd notion abroad that no one will be allowed to see very much of him except at a distance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think we owe it to the fact that the political meeting was found to be an impossibility that we were asked to tea at the Taylors'.
impossibilitynounUS /ˌɪmpɔːsɪˈbɪlɪti/
incapability of existing or occurring
From this reading I think we owe it to the fact that the political meeting was found to be an impossibility that we were asked to tea at the Taylors'.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Uncle, Sir John, is coming to stay at the Taylors', and the town is in something of a flutter over this event.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading The Taylors had hoped that there would be some occasion during his visit on which The Uncle might speak in public, and Mr. Taylor has tried, half jestingly, to induce his brother townsfolk to arrange what he calls "something in the political line" while the august relative is staying with him.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Invitations, instead of taking the form of a friendly note, after the pattern of Stowel invitations in general, were conveyed on one of Mrs. Taylor's visiting cards, with "At home, Thursday the 17th, four to seven," upon it.
InvitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Invitations, instead of taking the form of a friendly note, after the pattern of Stowel invitations in general, were conveyed on one of Mrs. Taylor's visiting cards, with "At home, Thursday the 17th, four to seven," upon it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Uncle, Sir John, is coming to stay at the Taylors', and the town is in something of a flutter over this event.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was hoped that the Taylors would give a tea-party in honour of their guest, but there is a shrewd notion abroad that no one will be allowed to see very much of him except at a distance.
jestinglyadverb
in jest
From this reading The Taylors had hoped that there would be some occasion during his visit on which The Uncle might speak in public, and Mr. Taylor has tried, half jestingly, to induce his brother townsfolk to arrange what he calls "something in the political line" while the august relative is staying with him.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The Uncle, Sir John, is coming to stay at the Taylors', and the town is in something of a flutter over this event.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The Taylors had hoped that there would be some occasion during his visit on which The Uncle might speak in public, and Mr. Taylor has tried, half jestingly, to induce his brother townsfolk to arrange what he calls "something in the political line" while the august relative is staying with him.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading I think we owe it to the fact that the political meeting was found to be an impossibility that we were asked to tea at the Taylors'.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The Taylors had hoped that there would be some occasion during his visit on which The Uncle might speak in public, and Mr. Taylor has tried, half jestingly, to induce his brother townsfolk to arrange what he calls "something in the political line" while the august relative is staying with him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Taylors had hoped that there would be some occasion during his visit on which The Uncle might speak in public, and Mr. Taylor has tried, half jestingly, to induce his brother townsfolk to arrange what he calls "something in the political line" while the august relative is staying with him.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Invitations, instead of taking the form of a friendly note, after the pattern of Stowel invitations in general, were conveyed on one of Mrs. Taylor's visiting cards, with "At home, Thursday the 17th, four to seven," upon it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was hoped that the Taylors would give a tea-party in honour of their guest, but there is a shrewd notion abroad that no one will be allowed to see very much of him except at a distance.
not any; not one
From this reading It was hoped that the Taylors would give a tea-party in honour of their guest, but there is a shrewd notion abroad that no one will be allowed to see very much of him except at a distance.
a brief written record
From this reading Invitations, instead of taking the form of a friendly note, after the pattern of Stowel invitations in general, were conveyed on one of Mrs. Taylor's visiting cards, with "At home, Thursday the 17th, four to seven," upon it.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading It was hoped that the Taylors would give a tea-party in honour of their guest, but there is a shrewd notion abroad that no one will be allowed to see very much of him except at a distance.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The Taylors had hoped that there would be some occasion during his visit on which The Uncle might speak in public, and Mr. Taylor has tried, half jestingly, to induce his brother townsfolk to arrange what he calls "something in the political line" while the august relative is staying with him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Uncle, Sir John, is coming to stay at the Taylors', and the town is in something of a flutter over this event.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Taylors had hoped that there would be some occasion during his visit on which The Uncle might speak in public, and Mr. Taylor has tried, half jestingly, to induce his brother townsfolk to arrange what he calls "something in the political line" while the august relative is staying with him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was hoped that the Taylors would give a tea-party in honour of their guest, but there is a shrewd notion abroad that no one will be allowed to see very much of him except at a distance.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Uncle, Sir John, is coming to stay at the Taylors', and the town is in something of a flutter over this event.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading I think we owe it to the fact that the political meeting was found to be an impossibility that we were asked to tea at the Taylors'.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading Invitations, instead of taking the form of a friendly note, after the pattern of Stowel invitations in general, were conveyed on one of Mrs. Taylor's visiting cards, with "At home, Thursday the 17th, four to seven," upon it.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading The Taylors had hoped that there would be some occasion during his visit on which The Uncle might speak in public, and Mr. Taylor has tried, half jestingly, to induce his brother townsfolk to arrange what he calls "something in the political line" while the august relative is staying with him.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The Taylors had hoped that there would be some occasion during his visit on which The Uncle might speak in public, and Mr. Taylor has tried, half jestingly, to induce his brother townsfolk to arrange what he calls "something in the political line" while the august relative is staying with him.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading The Taylors had hoped that there would be some occasion during his visit on which The Uncle might speak in public, and Mr. Taylor has tried, half jestingly, to induce his brother townsfolk to arrange what he calls "something in the political line" while the august relative is staying with him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was hoped that the Taylors would give a tea-party in honour of their guest, but there is a shrewd notion abroad that no one will be allowed to see very much of him except at a distance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Invitations, instead of taking the form of a friendly note, after the pattern of Stowel invitations in general, were conveyed on one of Mrs. Taylor's visiting cards, with "At home, Thursday the 17th, four to seven," upon it.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading It was hoped that the Taylors would give a tea-party in honour of their guest, but there is a shrewd notion abroad that no one will be allowed to see very much of him except at a distance.
term of address for a man
From this reading The Uncle, Sir John, is coming to stay at the Taylors', and the town is in something of a flutter over this event.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Taylors had hoped that there would be some occasion during his visit on which The Uncle might speak in public, and Mr. Taylor has tried, half jestingly, to induce his brother townsfolk to arrange what he calls "something in the political line" while the august relative is staying with him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The Uncle, Sir John, is coming to stay at the Taylors', and the town is in something of a flutter over this event.
express in speech
From this reading The Taylors had hoped that there would be some occasion during his visit on which The Uncle might speak in public, and Mr. Taylor has tried, half jestingly, to induce his brother townsfolk to arrange what he calls "something in the political line" while the august relative is staying with him.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The Uncle, Sir John, is coming to stay at the Taylors', and the town is in something of a flutter over this event.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The Taylors had hoped that there would be some occasion during his visit on which The Uncle might speak in public, and Mr. Taylor has tried, half jestingly, to induce his brother townsfolk to arrange what he calls "something in the political line" while the august relative is staying with him.
Stowel
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From this reading Invitations, instead of taking the form of a friendly note, after the pattern of Stowel invitations in general, were conveyed on one of Mrs. Taylor's visiting cards, with "At home, Thursday the 17th, four to seven," upon it.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Invitations, instead of taking the form of a friendly note, after the pattern of Stowel invitations in general, were conveyed on one of Mrs. Taylor's visiting cards, with "At home, Thursday the 17th, four to seven," upon it.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading The Taylors had hoped that there would be some occasion during his visit on which The Uncle might speak in public, and Mr. Taylor has tried, half jestingly, to induce his brother townsfolk to arrange what he calls "something in the political line" while the august relative is staying with him.
Taylor'snounUS /ˈteɪlərz/
possessive form of “taylor” — United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading Invitations, instead of taking the form of a friendly note, after the pattern of Stowel invitations in general, were conveyed on one of Mrs. Taylor's visiting cards, with "At home, Thursday the 17th, four to seven," upon it.
TaylorsnounUS /ˈteɪlərz/
plural of “taylor” — United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading The Uncle, Sir John, is coming to stay at the Taylors', and the town is in something of a flutter over this event.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading I think we owe it to the fact that the political meeting was found to be an impossibility that we were asked to tea at the Taylors'.
tea-party
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From this reading It was hoped that the Taylors would give a tea-party in honour of their guest, but there is a shrewd notion abroad that no one will be allowed to see very much of him except at a distance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was hoped that the Taylors would give a tea-party in honour of their guest, but there is a shrewd notion abroad that no one will be allowed to see very much of him except at a distance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Uncle, Sir John, is coming to stay at the Taylors', and the town is in something of a flutter over this event.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was hoped that the Taylors would give a tea-party in honour of their guest, but there is a shrewd notion abroad that no one will be allowed to see very much of him except at a distance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was hoped that the Taylors would give a tea-party in honour of their guest, but there is a shrewd notion abroad that no one will be allowed to see very much of him except at a distance.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think we owe it to the fact that the political meeting was found to be an impossibility that we were asked to tea at the Taylors'.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Uncle, Sir John, is coming to stay at the Taylors', and the town is in something of a flutter over this event.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading Invitations, instead of taking the form of a friendly note, after the pattern of Stowel invitations in general, were conveyed on one of Mrs. Taylor's visiting cards, with "At home, Thursday the 17th, four to seven," upon it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Uncle, Sir John, is coming to stay at the Taylors', and the town is in something of a flutter over this event.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The Uncle, Sir John, is coming to stay at the Taylors', and the town is in something of a flutter over this event.
townsfolknounUS /ˈtaʊnzfoʊk/
the people living in a municipality smaller than a city
From this reading The Taylors had hoped that there would be some occasion during his visit on which The Uncle might speak in public, and Mr. Taylor has tried, half jestingly, to induce his brother townsfolk to arrange what he calls "something in the political line" while the august relative is staying with him.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The Taylors had hoped that there would be some occasion during his visit on which The Uncle might speak in public, and Mr. Taylor has tried, half jestingly, to induce his brother townsfolk to arrange what he calls "something in the political line" while the august relative is staying with him.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The Uncle, Sir John, is coming to stay at the Taylors', and the town is in something of a flutter over this event.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Invitations, instead of taking the form of a friendly note, after the pattern of Stowel invitations in general, were conveyed on one of Mrs. Taylor's visiting cards, with "At home, Thursday the 17th, four to seven," upon it.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was hoped that the Taylors would give a tea-party in honour of their guest, but there is a shrewd notion abroad that no one will be allowed to see very much of him except at a distance.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The Taylors had hoped that there would be some occasion during his visit on which The Uncle might speak in public, and Mr. Taylor has tried, half jestingly, to induce his brother townsfolk to arrange what he calls "something in the political line" while the august relative is staying with him.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading Invitations, instead of taking the form of a friendly note, after the pattern of Stowel invitations in general, were conveyed on one of Mrs. Taylor's visiting cards, with "At home, Thursday the 17th, four to seven," upon it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was hoped that the Taylors would give a tea-party in honour of their guest, but there is a shrewd notion abroad that no one will be allowed to see very much of him except at a distance.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I think we owe it to the fact that the political meeting was found to be an impossibility that we were asked to tea at the Taylors'.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I think we owe it to the fact that the political meeting was found to be an impossibility that we were asked to tea at the Taylors'.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Taylors had hoped that there would be some occasion during his visit on which The Uncle might speak in public, and Mr. Taylor has tried, half jestingly, to induce his brother townsfolk to arrange what he calls "something in the political line" while the august relative is staying with him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Taylors had hoped that there would be some occasion during his visit on which The Uncle might speak in public, and Mr. Taylor has tried, half jestingly, to induce his brother townsfolk to arrange what he calls "something in the political line" while the august relative is staying with him.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The Taylors had hoped that there would be some occasion during his visit on which The Uncle might speak in public, and Mr. Taylor has tried, half jestingly, to induce his brother townsfolk to arrange what he calls "something in the political line" while the august relative is staying with him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It was hoped that the Taylors would give a tea-party in honour of their guest, but there is a shrewd notion abroad that no one will be allowed to see very much of him except at a distance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Taylors had hoped that there would be some occasion during his visit on which The Uncle might speak in public, and Mr. Taylor has tried, half jestingly, to induce his brother townsfolk to arrange what he calls "something in the political line" while the august relative is staying with him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was hoped that the Taylors would give a tea-party in honour of their guest, but there is a shrewd notion abroad that no one will be allowed to see very much of him except at a distance.
