used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Miss Linden," said Mrs. Leighton, one day in the fourth month of Dodger's absence, "Carrie has perhaps told you that I give a party next Thursday evening."
the state of being absent
From this reading "Miss Linden," said Mrs. Leighton, one day in the fourth month of Dodger's absence, "Carrie has perhaps told you that I give a party next Thursday evening."
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 It is very inconsiderate on his part," added the lady, in a tone of annoyance.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I expected Prof. Bouvier to furnish dancing music--in fact, I had engaged him--but I have just received a note stating that he is unwell, and I am left unprovided.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I expected Prof. Bouvier to furnish dancing music--in fact, I had engaged him--but I have just received a note stating that he is unwell, and I am left unprovided.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading It is very inconsiderate on his part," added the lady, in a tone of annoyance.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "She told me," answered the governess.
Bouvier
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From this reading "I expected Prof. Bouvier to furnish dancing music--in fact, I had engaged him--but I have just received a note stating that he is unwell, and I am left unprovided.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I expected Prof. Bouvier to furnish dancing music--in fact, I had engaged him--but I have just received a note stating that he is unwell, and I am left unprovided.
Carrie
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From this reading "Miss Linden," said Mrs. Leighton, one day in the fourth month of Dodger's absence, "Carrie has perhaps told you that I give a party next Thursday evening."
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading "I expected Prof. Bouvier to furnish dancing music--in fact, I had engaged him--but I have just received a note stating that he is unwell, and I am left unprovided.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Miss Linden," said Mrs. Leighton, one day in the fourth month of Dodger's absence, "Carrie has perhaps told you that I give a party next Thursday evening."
Dodger'snounUS /ˈdɑːdʒərz/
possessive form of “dodger” — a shifty deceptive person
From this reading "Miss Linden," said Mrs. Leighton, one day in the fourth month of Dodger's absence, "Carrie has perhaps told you that I give a party next Thursday evening."
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading "I expected Prof. Bouvier to furnish dancing music--in fact, I had engaged him--but I have just received a note stating that he is unwell, and I am left unprovided.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Miss Linden," said Mrs. Leighton, one day in the fourth month of Dodger's absence, "Carrie has perhaps told you that I give a party next Thursday evening."
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "I expected Prof. Bouvier to furnish dancing music--in fact, I had engaged him--but I have just received a note stating that he is unwell, and I am left unprovided.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "I expected Prof. Bouvier to furnish dancing music--in fact, I had engaged him--but I have just received a note stating that he is unwell, and I am left unprovided.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading "Miss Linden," said Mrs. Leighton, one day in the fourth month of Dodger's absence, "Carrie has perhaps told you that I give a party next Thursday evening."
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading "I expected Prof. Bouvier to furnish dancing music--in fact, I had engaged him--but I have just received a note stating that he is unwell, and I am left unprovided.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Miss Linden," said Mrs. Leighton, one day in the fourth month of Dodger's absence, "Carrie has perhaps told you that I give a party next Thursday evening."
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading "She told me," answered the governess.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I expected Prof. Bouvier to furnish dancing music--in fact, I had engaged him--but I have just received a note stating that he is unwell, and I am left unprovided.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Miss Linden," said Mrs. Leighton, one day in the fourth month of Dodger's absence, "Carrie has perhaps told you that I give a party next Thursday evening."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I expected Prof. Bouvier to furnish dancing music--in fact, I had engaged him--but I have just received a note stating that he is unwell, and I am left unprovided.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I expected Prof. Bouvier to furnish dancing music--in fact, I had engaged him--but I have just received a note stating that he is unwell, and I am left unprovided.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I expected Prof. Bouvier to furnish dancing music--in fact, I had engaged him--but I have just received a note stating that he is unwell, and I am left unprovided.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is very inconsiderate on his part," added the lady, in a tone of annoyance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Miss Linden," said Mrs. Leighton, one day in the fourth month of Dodger's absence, "Carrie has perhaps told you that I give a party next Thursday evening."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Miss Linden," said Mrs. Leighton, one day in the fourth month of Dodger's absence, "Carrie has perhaps told you that I give a party next Thursday evening."
inconsiderateadjective
lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others
From this reading It is very inconsiderate on his part," added the lady, in a tone of annoyance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I expected Prof. Bouvier to furnish dancing music--in fact, I had engaged him--but I have just received a note stating that he is unwell, and I am left unprovided.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is very inconsiderate on his part," added the lady, in a tone of annoyance.
and nothing more
From this reading "I expected Prof. Bouvier to furnish dancing music--in fact, I had engaged him--but I have just received a note stating that he is unwell, and I am left unprovided.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It is very inconsiderate on his part," added the lady, in a tone of annoyance.
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 "I expected Prof. Bouvier to furnish dancing music--in fact, I had engaged him--but I have just received a note stating that he is unwell, and I am left unprovided.
Leighton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Miss Linden," said Mrs. Leighton, one day in the fourth month of Dodger's absence, "Carrie has perhaps told you that I give a party next Thursday evening."
Leighton's
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From this reading Mrs. Leighton's Party.
LindennounUS /ˈlɪndən/
soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork
From this reading "Miss Linden," said Mrs. Leighton, one day in the fourth month of Dodger's absence, "Carrie has perhaps told you that I give a party next Thursday evening."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "She told me," answered the governess.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Miss Linden," said Mrs. Leighton, one day in the fourth month of Dodger's absence, "Carrie has perhaps told you that I give a party next Thursday evening."
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading "Miss Linden," said Mrs. Leighton, one day in the fourth month of Dodger's absence, "Carrie has perhaps told you that I give a party next Thursday evening."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Leighton's Party.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading "I expected Prof. Bouvier to furnish dancing music--in fact, I had engaged him--but I have just received a note stating that he is unwell, and I am left unprovided.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Miss Linden," said Mrs. Leighton, one day in the fourth month of Dodger's absence, "Carrie has perhaps told you that I give a party next Thursday evening."
a brief written record
From this reading "I expected Prof. Bouvier to furnish dancing music--in fact, I had engaged him--but I have just received a note stating that he is unwell, and I am left unprovided.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Miss Linden," said Mrs. Leighton, one day in the fourth month of Dodger's absence, "Carrie has perhaps told you that I give a party next Thursday evening."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is very inconsiderate on his part," added the lady, in a tone of annoyance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Miss Linden," said Mrs. Leighton, one day in the fourth month of Dodger's absence, "Carrie has perhaps told you that I give a party next Thursday evening."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It is very inconsiderate on his part," added the lady, in a tone of annoyance.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Mrs. Leighton's Party.
by chance
From this reading "Miss Linden," said Mrs. Leighton, one day in the fourth month of Dodger's absence, "Carrie has perhaps told you that I give a party next Thursday evening."
Profnoun
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading "I expected Prof. Bouvier to furnish dancing music--in fact, I had engaged him--but I have just received a note stating that he is unwell, and I am left unprovided.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading "I expected Prof. Bouvier to furnish dancing music--in fact, I had engaged him--but I have just received a note stating that he is unwell, and I am left unprovided.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Miss Linden," said Mrs. Leighton, one day in the fourth month of Dodger's absence, "Carrie has perhaps told you that I give a party next Thursday evening."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She told me," answered the governess.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading "I expected Prof. Bouvier to furnish dancing music--in fact, I had engaged him--but I have just received a note stating that he is unwell, and I am left unprovided.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Miss Linden," said Mrs. Leighton, one day in the fourth month of Dodger's absence, "Carrie has perhaps told you that I give a party next Thursday evening."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Miss Linden," said Mrs. Leighton, one day in the fourth month of Dodger's absence, "Carrie has perhaps told you that I give a party next Thursday evening."
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading "Miss Linden," said Mrs. Leighton, one day in the fourth month of Dodger's absence, "Carrie has perhaps told you that I give a party next Thursday evening."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I expected Prof. Bouvier to furnish dancing music--in fact, I had engaged him--but I have just received a note stating that he is unwell, and I am left unprovided.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "Miss Linden," said Mrs. Leighton, one day in the fourth month of Dodger's absence, "Carrie has perhaps told you that I give a party next Thursday evening."
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading It is very inconsiderate on his part," added the lady, in a tone of annoyance.
unprovided
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I expected Prof. Bouvier to furnish dancing music--in fact, I had engaged him--but I have just received a note stating that he is unwell, and I am left unprovided.
unwelladjectiveUS /ənˈwel/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading "I expected Prof. Bouvier to furnish dancing music--in fact, I had engaged him--but I have just received a note stating that he is unwell, and I am left unprovided.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is very inconsiderate on his part," added the lady, in a tone of annoyance.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Miss Linden," said Mrs. Leighton, one day in the fourth month of Dodger's absence, "Carrie has perhaps told you that I give a party next Thursday evening."
