used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About three months after I left school for good I received an invitation to go up to London and stay for a month with Ada Desborough.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About three months after I left school for good I received an invitation to go up to London and stay for a month with Ada Desborough.
AdanounUS /ˈeɪdə/
an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia
From this reading About three months after I left school for good I received an invitation to go up to London and stay for a month with Ada Desborough.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading She added, in a postscript, that her brother Percy would be at home on leave.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading About three months after I left school for good I received an invitation to go up to London and stay for a month with Ada Desborough.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading About three months after I left school for good I received an invitation to go up to London and stay for a month with Ada Desborough.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading About three months after I left school for good I received an invitation to go up to London and stay for a month with Ada Desborough.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She added, in a postscript, that her brother Percy would be at home on leave.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
Desborough
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From this reading About three months after I left school for good I received an invitation to go up to London and stay for a month with Ada Desborough.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading This was a great event.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading About three months after I left school for good I received an invitation to go up to London and stay for a month with Ada Desborough.
formallyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrməli/
with official authorization
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading About three months after I left school for good I received an invitation to go up to London and stay for a month with Ada Desborough.
the act of departing
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading About three months after I left school for good I received an invitation to go up to London and stay for a month with Ada Desborough.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This was a great event.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She added, in a postscript, that her brother Percy would be at home on leave.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading About three months after I left school for good I received an invitation to go up to London and stay for a month with Ada Desborough.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading INTRODUCED TO THE WORLD.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading About three months after I left school for good I received an invitation to go up to London and stay for a month with Ada Desborough.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
go away from a place
From this reading She added, in a postscript, that her brother Percy would be at home on leave.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading About three months after I left school for good I received an invitation to go up to London and stay for a month with Ada Desborough.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading About three months after I left school for good I received an invitation to go up to London and stay for a month with Ada Desborough.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading About three months after I left school for good I received an invitation to go up to London and stay for a month with Ada Desborough.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading About three months after I left school for good I received an invitation to go up to London and stay for a month with Ada Desborough.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She added, in a postscript, that her brother Percy would be at home on leave.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading She added, in a postscript, that her brother Percy would be at home on leave.
postscriptnounUS /ˈpoʊskrɪpt/
a note appended to a letter after the signature
From this reading She added, in a postscript, that her brother Percy would be at home on leave.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading About three months after I left school for good I received an invitation to go up to London and stay for a month with Ada Desborough.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
an educational institution
From this reading About three months after I left school for good I received an invitation to go up to London and stay for a month with Ada Desborough.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
shrinenounUS /ʃraɪn/
a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading About three months after I left school for good I received an invitation to go up to London and stay for a month with Ada Desborough.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INTRODUCED TO THE WORLD.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a great event.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading About three months after I left school for good I received an invitation to go up to London and stay for a month with Ada Desborough.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading INTRODUCED TO THE WORLD.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading About three months after I left school for good I received an invitation to go up to London and stay for a month with Ada Desborough.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
votaries
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From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was a great event.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ada told me that her mother was going to give a grand ball, at which she was to come out, and that I should be formally introduced to the world upon the same occasion; and she remarked that she flattered herself that society in general ought to rejoice at the advent of two such charming votaries at its shrine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading About three months after I left school for good I received an invitation to go up to London and stay for a month with Ada Desborough.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading INTRODUCED TO THE WORLD.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She added, in a postscript, that her brother Percy would be at home on leave.
