used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He invited the Syndicate--as they laughingly styled themselves--to lunch at the Lancaster Hotel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
Barslow
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From this reading Sidney Barslow--he was invited thanks to his heroic re-entry--pleaded work.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Mr. Sarradet would not come; he was sulky in these days, for Raymond was neglecting his father's perfumery and spending his father's money; the integrity of the dowry was threatened, and old Sarradet had a very cold fit about the prospects of the theatrical speculation.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. Sarradet would not come; he was sulky in these days, for Raymond was neglecting his father's perfumery and spending his father's money; the integrity of the dowry was threatened, and old Sarradet had a very cold fit about the prospects of the theatrical speculation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Mr. Sarradet would not come; he was sulky in these days, for Raymond was neglecting his father's perfumery and spending his father's money; the integrity of the dowry was threatened, and old Sarradet had a very cold fit about the prospects of the theatrical speculation.
disappointingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
not up to expectations
From this reading There were some disappointing refusals.
dowrynounUS /ˈdaʊri/
money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
From this reading Mr. Sarradet would not come; he was sulky in these days, for Raymond was neglecting his father's perfumery and spending his father's money; the integrity of the dowry was threatened, and old Sarradet had a very cold fit about the prospects of the theatrical speculation.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
exhaustionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/
extreme fatigue
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Mr. Sarradet would not come; he was sulky in these days, for Raymond was neglecting his father's perfumery and spending his father's money; the integrity of the dowry was threatened, and old Sarradet had a very cold fit about the prospects of the theatrical speculation.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Mr. Sarradet would not come; he was sulky in these days, for Raymond was neglecting his father's perfumery and spending his father's money; the integrity of the dowry was threatened, and old Sarradet had a very cold fit about the prospects of the theatrical speculation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Sarradet would not come; he was sulky in these days, for Raymond was neglecting his father's perfumery and spending his father's money; the integrity of the dowry was threatened, and old Sarradet had a very cold fit about the prospects of the theatrical speculation.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
half-way
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From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He invited the Syndicate--as they laughingly styled themselves--to lunch at the Lancaster Hotel.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading Sidney Barslow--he was invited thanks to his heroic re-entry--pleaded work.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He invited the Syndicate--as they laughingly styled themselves--to lunch at the Lancaster Hotel.
ten 10s
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
integritynounUS /ˌɪnˈteɡrəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading Mr. Sarradet would not come; he was sulky in these days, for Raymond was neglecting his father's perfumery and spending his father's money; the integrity of the dowry was threatened, and old Sarradet had a very cold fit about the prospects of the theatrical speculation.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading He invited the Syndicate--as they laughingly styled themselves--to lunch at the Lancaster Hotel.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
LANCASTERnounUS /ˈlænkæstər/
a city in northwestern England
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading He invited the Syndicate--as they laughingly styled themselves--to lunch at the Lancaster Hotel.
LislenounUS /ˈlaɪəl/
a fabric woven with lisle thread
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
take the midday meal
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Mr. Sarradet would not come; he was sulky in these days, for Raymond was neglecting his father's perfumery and spending his father's money; the integrity of the dowry was threatened, and old Sarradet had a very cold fit about the prospects of the theatrical speculation.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Sarradet would not come; he was sulky in these days, for Raymond was neglecting his father's perfumery and spending his father's money; the integrity of the dowry was threatened, and old Sarradet had a very cold fit about the prospects of the theatrical speculation.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
neglectingverbUS /nɪˈɡlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “neglect” — leave undone or leave out
From this reading Mr. Sarradet would not come; he was sulky in these days, for Raymond was neglecting his father's perfumery and spending his father's money; the integrity of the dowry was threatened, and old Sarradet had a very cold fit about the prospects of the theatrical speculation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Sarradet would not come; he was sulky in these days, for Raymond was neglecting his father's perfumery and spending his father's money; the integrity of the dowry was threatened, and old Sarradet had a very cold fit about the prospects of the theatrical speculation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Sarradet would not come; he was sulky in these days, for Raymond was neglecting his father's perfumery and spending his father's money; the integrity of the dowry was threatened, and old Sarradet had a very cold fit about the prospects of the theatrical speculation.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mr. Sarradet would not come; he was sulky in these days, for Raymond was neglecting his father's perfumery and spending his father's money; the integrity of the dowry was threatened, and old Sarradet had a very cold fit about the prospects of the theatrical speculation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
perfumerynoun
perfumes in general
From this reading Mr. Sarradet would not come; he was sulky in these days, for Raymond was neglecting his father's perfumery and spending his father's money; the integrity of the dowry was threatened, and old Sarradet had a very cold fit about the prospects of the theatrical speculation.
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading Sidney Barslow--he was invited thanks to his heroic re-entry--pleaded work.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading Mr. Sarradet would not come; he was sulky in these days, for Raymond was neglecting his father's perfumery and spending his father's money; the integrity of the dowry was threatened, and old Sarradet had a very cold fit about the prospects of the theatrical speculation.
Raymond
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From this reading Mr. Sarradet would not come; he was sulky in these days, for Raymond was neglecting his father's perfumery and spending his father's money; the integrity of the dowry was threatened, and old Sarradet had a very cold fit about the prospects of the theatrical speculation.
re-entry
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From this reading Sidney Barslow--he was invited thanks to his heroic re-entry--pleaded work.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
refusalsnounUS /rɪˈfjuːzəlz/
plural of “refusal” — the act of refusing
From this reading There were some disappointing refusals.
Sarradet
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From this reading Mr. Sarradet would not come; he was sulky in these days, for Raymond was neglecting his father's perfumery and spending his father's money; the integrity of the dowry was threatened, and old Sarradet had a very cold fit about the prospects of the theatrical speculation.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading Sidney Barslow--he was invited thanks to his heroic re-entry--pleaded work.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There were some disappointing refusals.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Mr. Sarradet would not come; he was sulky in these days, for Raymond was neglecting his father's perfumery and spending his father's money; the integrity of the dowry was threatened, and old Sarradet had a very cold fit about the prospects of the theatrical speculation.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading Mr. Sarradet would not come; he was sulky in these days, for Raymond was neglecting his father's perfumery and spending his father's money; the integrity of the dowry was threatened, and old Sarradet had a very cold fit about the prospects of the theatrical speculation.
styledverbUS /staɪld/
past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term
From this reading He invited the Syndicate--as they laughingly styled themselves--to lunch at the Lancaster Hotel.
sulkyadjective
sullen or moody
From this reading Mr. Sarradet would not come; he was sulky in these days, for Raymond was neglecting his father's perfumery and spending his father's money; the integrity of the dowry was threatened, and old Sarradet had a very cold fit about the prospects of the theatrical speculation.
SyndicatenounUS /ˈsɪndɪkət/
a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities
From this reading He invited the Syndicate--as they laughingly styled themselves--to lunch at the Lancaster Hotel.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Sidney Barslow--he was invited thanks to his heroic re-entry--pleaded work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading Mr. Sarradet would not come; he was sulky in these days, for Raymond was neglecting his father's perfumery and spending his father's money; the integrity of the dowry was threatened, and old Sarradet had a very cold fit about the prospects of the theatrical speculation.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading He invited the Syndicate--as they laughingly styled themselves--to lunch at the Lancaster Hotel.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were some disappointing refusals.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Sarradet would not come; he was sulky in these days, for Raymond was neglecting his father's perfumery and spending his father's money; the integrity of the dowry was threatened, and old Sarradet had a very cold fit about the prospects of the theatrical speculation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He invited the Syndicate--as they laughingly styled themselves--to lunch at the Lancaster Hotel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Mr. Sarradet would not come; he was sulky in these days, for Raymond was neglecting his father's perfumery and spending his father's money; the integrity of the dowry was threatened, and old Sarradet had a very cold fit about the prospects of the theatrical speculation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He invited the Syndicate--as they laughingly styled themselves--to lunch at the Lancaster Hotel.
in the direction of
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
interact in a certain way
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. Sarradet would not come; he was sulky in these days, for Raymond was neglecting his father's perfumery and spending his father's money; the integrity of the dowry was threatened, and old Sarradet had a very cold fit about the prospects of the theatrical speculation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were some disappointing refusals.
at the time that
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading LUNCH AT THE LANCASTER On a day in July, when this wonderful London season was drawing near an end, and the five hundred pounds had reached about half-way towards exhaustion, Arthur Lisle gave himself and his friends a treat.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Sidney Barslow--he was invited thanks to his heroic re-entry--pleaded work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mr. Sarradet would not come; he was sulky in these days, for Raymond was neglecting his father's perfumery and spending his father's money; the integrity of the dowry was threatened, and old Sarradet had a very cold fit about the prospects of the theatrical speculation.
