used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Elsie,” said Mrs. Mason the following morning, “I am going to give a reception in my brother’s honor to-morrow evening, and I shall put the dining-room and kitchen in the hands of the caterer.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Elsie,” said Mrs. Mason the following morning, “I am going to give a reception in my brother’s honor to-morrow evening, and I shall put the dining-room and kitchen in the hands of the caterer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Elsie,” said Mrs. Mason the following morning, “I am going to give a reception in my brother’s honor to-morrow evening, and I shall put the dining-room and kitchen in the hands of the caterer.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Very well,” answered Elsie soberly; but there was a light in her eyes which made Mrs. Mason say interrogatively, “You are pleased at the change?”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Very well,” answered Elsie soberly; but there was a light in her eyes which made Mrs. Mason say interrogatively, “You are pleased at the change?”
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading If you like you may assist Mary and Martha in the toilet-rooms during the evening.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Very well,” answered Elsie soberly; but there was a light in her eyes which made Mrs. Mason say interrogatively, “You are pleased at the change?”
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading I shall see a little of the pageantry of life, and I love to look at beautiful things, fair ladies, and brave men.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading I shall see a little of the pageantry of life, and I love to look at beautiful things, fair ladies, and brave men.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “Elsie,” said Mrs. Mason the following morning, “I am going to give a reception in my brother’s honor to-morrow evening, and I shall put the dining-room and kitchen in the hands of the caterer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Very well,” answered Elsie soberly; but there was a light in her eyes which made Mrs. Mason say interrogatively, “You are pleased at the change?”
caterernounUS /ˈkeɪtərər/
someone who provides food and service (as for a party)
From this reading “Elsie,” said Mrs. Mason the following morning, “I am going to give a reception in my brother’s honor to-morrow evening, and I shall put the dining-room and kitchen in the hands of the caterer.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading “Very well,” answered Elsie soberly; but there was a light in her eyes which made Mrs. Mason say interrogatively, “You are pleased at the change?”
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading “Elsie,” said Mrs. Mason the following morning, “I am going to give a reception in my brother’s honor to-morrow evening, and I shall put the dining-room and kitchen in the hands of the caterer.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading If you like you may assist Mary and Martha in the toilet-rooms during the evening.”
Elsie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Elsie,” said Mrs. Mason the following morning, “I am going to give a reception in my brother’s honor to-morrow evening, and I shall put the dining-room and kitchen in the hands of the caterer.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “Elsie,” said Mrs. Mason the following morning, “I am going to give a reception in my brother’s honor to-morrow evening, and I shall put the dining-room and kitchen in the hands of the caterer.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “Very well,” answered Elsie soberly; but there was a light in her eyes which made Mrs. Mason say interrogatively, “You are pleased at the change?”
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading I shall see a little of the pageantry of life, and I love to look at beautiful things, fair ladies, and brave men.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading “Elsie,” said Mrs. Mason the following morning, “I am going to give a reception in my brother’s honor to-morrow evening, and I shall put the dining-room and kitchen in the hands of the caterer.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Elsie,” said Mrs. Mason the following morning, “I am going to give a reception in my brother’s honor to-morrow evening, and I shall put the dining-room and kitchen in the hands of the caterer.
the act of departing
From this reading “Elsie,” said Mrs. Mason the following morning, “I am going to give a reception in my brother’s honor to-morrow evening, and I shall put the dining-room and kitchen in the hands of the caterer.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading “Elsie,” said Mrs. Mason the following morning, “I am going to give a reception in my brother’s honor to-morrow evening, and I shall put the dining-room and kitchen in the hands of the caterer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Very well,” answered Elsie soberly; but there was a light in her eyes which made Mrs. Mason say interrogatively, “You are pleased at the change?”
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading “Elsie,” said Mrs. Mason the following morning, “I am going to give a reception in my brother’s honor to-morrow evening, and I shall put the dining-room and kitchen in the hands of the caterer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Elsie,” said Mrs. Mason the following morning, “I am going to give a reception in my brother’s honor to-morrow evening, and I shall put the dining-room and kitchen in the hands of the caterer.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you like you may assist Mary and Martha in the toilet-rooms during the evening.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Elsie,” said Mrs. Mason the following morning, “I am going to give a reception in my brother’s honor to-morrow evening, and I shall put the dining-room and kitchen in the hands of the caterer.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading “Indeed I am!
interrogativelyadverb
in a questioning format
From this reading “Very well,” answered Elsie soberly; but there was a light in her eyes which made Mrs. Mason say interrogatively, “You are pleased at the change?”
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading “Elsie,” said Mrs. Mason the following morning, “I am going to give a reception in my brother’s honor to-morrow evening, and I shall put the dining-room and kitchen in the hands of the caterer.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading I shall see a little of the pageantry of life, and I love to look at beautiful things, fair ladies, and brave men.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I shall see a little of the pageantry of life, and I love to look at beautiful things, fair ladies, and brave men.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “Very well,” answered Elsie soberly; but there was a light in her eyes which made Mrs. Mason say interrogatively, “You are pleased at the change?”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading If you like you may assist Mary and Martha in the toilet-rooms during the evening.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I shall see a little of the pageantry of life, and I love to look at beautiful things, fair ladies, and brave men.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I shall see a little of the pageantry of life, and I love to look at beautiful things, fair ladies, and brave men.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I shall see a little of the pageantry of life, and I love to look at beautiful things, fair ladies, and brave men.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “Very well,” answered Elsie soberly; but there was a light in her eyes which made Mrs. Mason say interrogatively, “You are pleased at the change?”
Martha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If you like you may assist Mary and Martha in the toilet-rooms during the evening.”
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading If you like you may assist Mary and Martha in the toilet-rooms during the evening.”
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading “Elsie,” said Mrs. Mason the following morning, “I am going to give a reception in my brother’s honor to-morrow evening, and I shall put the dining-room and kitchen in the hands of the caterer.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading If you like you may assist Mary and Martha in the toilet-rooms during the evening.”
the force of workers available
From this reading I shall see a little of the pageantry of life, and I love to look at beautiful things, fair ladies, and brave men.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “Elsie,” said Mrs. Mason the following morning, “I am going to give a reception in my brother’s honor to-morrow evening, and I shall put the dining-room and kitchen in the hands of the caterer.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Elsie,” said Mrs. Mason the following morning, “I am going to give a reception in my brother’s honor to-morrow evening, and I shall put the dining-room and kitchen in the hands of the caterer.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Elsie,” said Mrs. Mason the following morning, “I am going to give a reception in my brother’s honor to-morrow evening, and I shall put the dining-room and kitchen in the hands of the caterer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Elsie,” said Mrs. Mason the following morning, “I am going to give a reception in my brother’s honor to-morrow evening, and I shall put the dining-room and kitchen in the hands of the caterer.
pageantrynounUS /ˈpædʒəntri/
a rich and spectacular ceremony
From this reading I shall see a little of the pageantry of life, and I love to look at beautiful things, fair ladies, and brave men.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading “Very well,” answered Elsie soberly; but there was a light in her eyes which made Mrs. Mason say interrogatively, “You are pleased at the change?”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Elsie,” said Mrs. Mason the following morning, “I am going to give a reception in my brother’s honor to-morrow evening, and I shall put the dining-room and kitchen in the hands of the caterer.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading “Elsie,” said Mrs. Mason the following morning, “I am going to give a reception in my brother’s honor to-morrow evening, and I shall put the dining-room and kitchen in the hands of the caterer.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Elsie,” said Mrs. Mason the following morning, “I am going to give a reception in my brother’s honor to-morrow evening, and I shall put the dining-room and kitchen in the hands of the caterer.
express in words
From this reading “Very well,” answered Elsie soberly; but there was a light in her eyes which made Mrs. Mason say interrogatively, “You are pleased at the change?”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I shall see a little of the pageantry of life, and I love to look at beautiful things, fair ladies, and brave men.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Elsie,” said Mrs. Mason the following morning, “I am going to give a reception in my brother’s honor to-morrow evening, and I shall put the dining-room and kitchen in the hands of the caterer.
soberlyadverbUS /ˈsoʊbərli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading “Very well,” answered Elsie soberly; but there was a light in her eyes which made Mrs. Mason say interrogatively, “You are pleased at the change?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Elsie,” said Mrs. Mason the following morning, “I am going to give a reception in my brother’s honor to-morrow evening, and I shall put the dining-room and kitchen in the hands of the caterer.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Very well,” answered Elsie soberly; but there was a light in her eyes which made Mrs. Mason say interrogatively, “You are pleased at the change?”
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I shall see a little of the pageantry of life, and I love to look at beautiful things, fair ladies, and brave men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Elsie,” said Mrs. Mason the following morning, “I am going to give a reception in my brother’s honor to-morrow evening, and I shall put the dining-room and kitchen in the hands of the caterer.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Elsie,” said Mrs. Mason the following morning, “I am going to give a reception in my brother’s honor to-morrow evening, and I shall put the dining-room and kitchen in the hands of the caterer.
toilet-rooms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If you like you may assist Mary and Martha in the toilet-rooms during the evening.”
precisely as stated
From this reading “Very well,” answered Elsie soberly; but there was a light in her eyes which made Mrs. Mason say interrogatively, “You are pleased at the change?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Very well,” answered Elsie soberly; but there was a light in her eyes which made Mrs. Mason say interrogatively, “You are pleased at the change?”
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Very well,” answered Elsie soberly; but there was a light in her eyes which made Mrs. Mason say interrogatively, “You are pleased at the change?”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Very well,” answered Elsie soberly; but there was a light in her eyes which made Mrs. Mason say interrogatively, “You are pleased at the change?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you like you may assist Mary and Martha in the toilet-rooms during the evening.”
