used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Paul might have hesitated about accepting the invitation to attend a fashionable party if he had not been on such cordial and friendly terms with his young hostess and her family.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Paul might have hesitated about accepting the invitation to attend a fashionable party if he had not been on such cordial and friendly terms with his young hostess and her family.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading Paul might have hesitated about accepting the invitation to attend a fashionable party if he had not been on such cordial and friendly terms with his young hostess and her family.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading It was clear that Mark was foolishly puffed up with an idea of his own consequence, and had been accustomed to look with scorn upon all who were not on the same social plane as himself.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was clear that Mark was foolishly puffed up with an idea of his own consequence, and had been accustomed to look with scorn upon all who were not on the same social plane as himself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He foresaw that Mark would snub him if he had an opportunity, but for this he cared little.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Paul might have hesitated about accepting the invitation to attend a fashionable party if he had not been on such cordial and friendly terms with his young hostess and her family.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Paul had for some time been thinking of ordering another and newer uniform, and thought it good policy to do so at once, that he might have the new suit to wear for the first time at Jennie Cunningham’s party.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was clear that Mark was foolishly puffed up with an idea of his own consequence, and had been accustomed to look with scorn upon all who were not on the same social plane as himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Paul had for some time been thinking of ordering another and newer uniform, and thought it good policy to do so at once, that he might have the new suit to wear for the first time at Jennie Cunningham’s party.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Paul might have hesitated about accepting the invitation to attend a fashionable party if he had not been on such cordial and friendly terms with his young hostess and her family.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was sure to be kindly treated by them and by the majority of the guests who very properly follow the lead of their entertainers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Paul might have hesitated about accepting the invitation to attend a fashionable party if he had not been on such cordial and friendly terms with his young hostess and her family.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He foresaw that Mark would snub him if he had an opportunity, but for this he cared little.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was sure to be kindly treated by them and by the majority of the guests who very properly follow the lead of their entertainers.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading He foresaw that Mark would snub him if he had an opportunity, but for this he cared little.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was clear that Mark was foolishly puffed up with an idea of his own consequence, and had been accustomed to look with scorn upon all who were not on the same social plane as himself.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was clear that Mark was foolishly puffed up with an idea of his own consequence, and had been accustomed to look with scorn upon all who were not on the same social plane as himself.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Paul might have hesitated about accepting the invitation to attend a fashionable party if he had not been on such cordial and friendly terms with his young hostess and her family.
Cunningham'snounUS /ˈkʌnɪŋhæmz/
possessive form of “cunningham” — United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1922)
From this reading Paul had for some time been thinking of ordering another and newer uniform, and thought it good policy to do so at once, that he might have the new suit to wear for the first time at Jennie Cunningham’s party.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Paul had for some time been thinking of ordering another and newer uniform, and thought it good policy to do so at once, that he might have the new suit to wear for the first time at Jennie Cunningham’s party.
entertainersnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnərz/
plural of “entertainer” — a person who tries to please or amuse
From this reading He was sure to be kindly treated by them and by the majority of the guests who very properly follow the lead of their entertainers.
a social unit living together
From this reading Paul might have hesitated about accepting the invitation to attend a fashionable party if he had not been on such cordial and friendly terms with his young hostess and her family.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Paul might have hesitated about accepting the invitation to attend a fashionable party if he had not been on such cordial and friendly terms with his young hostess and her family.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Paul had for some time been thinking of ordering another and newer uniform, and thought it good policy to do so at once, that he might have the new suit to wear for the first time at Jennie Cunningham’s party.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He was sure to be kindly treated by them and by the majority of the guests who very properly follow the lead of their entertainers.
foolishlyadverbUS /ˈfuːlɪʃli/
without good sense or judgment
From this reading It was clear that Mark was foolishly puffed up with an idea of his own consequence, and had been accustomed to look with scorn upon all who were not on the same social plane as himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He foresaw that Mark would snub him if he had an opportunity, but for this he cared little.
foresawverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsɔː/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading He foresaw that Mark would snub him if he had an opportunity, but for this he cared little.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Paul might have hesitated about accepting the invitation to attend a fashionable party if he had not been on such cordial and friendly terms with his young hostess and her family.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Paul had for some time been thinking of ordering another and newer uniform, and thought it good policy to do so at once, that he might have the new suit to wear for the first time at Jennie Cunningham’s party.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading He was sure to be kindly treated by them and by the majority of the guests who very properly follow the lead of their entertainers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Paul might have hesitated about accepting the invitation to attend a fashionable party if he had not been on such cordial and friendly terms with his young hostess and her family.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Paul might have hesitated about accepting the invitation to attend a fashionable party if he had not been on such cordial and friendly terms with his young hostess and her family.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Paul might have hesitated about accepting the invitation to attend a fashionable party if he had not been on such cordial and friendly terms with his young hostess and her family.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Paul might have hesitated about accepting the invitation to attend a fashionable party if he had not been on such cordial and friendly terms with his young hostess and her family.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Paul might have hesitated about accepting the invitation to attend a fashionable party if he had not been on such cordial and friendly terms with his young hostess and her family.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He foresaw that Mark would snub him if he had an opportunity, but for this he cared little.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was clear that Mark was foolishly puffed up with an idea of his own consequence, and had been accustomed to look with scorn upon all who were not on the same social plane as himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Paul might have hesitated about accepting the invitation to attend a fashionable party if he had not been on such cordial and friendly terms with his young hostess and her family.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading Paul might have hesitated about accepting the invitation to attend a fashionable party if he had not been on such cordial and friendly terms with his young hostess and her family.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was clear that Mark was foolishly puffed up with an idea of his own consequence, and had been accustomed to look with scorn upon all who were not on the same social plane as himself.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Paul might have hesitated about accepting the invitation to attend a fashionable party if he had not been on such cordial and friendly terms with his young hostess and her family.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Paul might have hesitated about accepting the invitation to attend a fashionable party if he had not been on such cordial and friendly terms with his young hostess and her family.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was clear that Mark was foolishly puffed up with an idea of his own consequence, and had been accustomed to look with scorn upon all who were not on the same social plane as himself.
Jennie
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From this reading Paul had for some time been thinking of ordering another and newer uniform, and thought it good policy to do so at once, that he might have the new suit to wear for the first time at Jennie Cunningham’s party.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading He was sure to be kindly treated by them and by the majority of the guests who very properly follow the lead of their entertainers.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading He was sure to be kindly treated by them and by the majority of the guests who very properly follow the lead of their entertainers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He foresaw that Mark would snub him if he had an opportunity, but for this he cared little.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was clear that Mark was foolishly puffed up with an idea of his own consequence, and had been accustomed to look with scorn upon all who were not on the same social plane as himself.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading He was sure to be kindly treated by them and by the majority of the guests who very properly follow the lead of their entertainers.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading He foresaw that Mark would snub him if he had an opportunity, but for this he cared little.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Paul might have hesitated about accepting the invitation to attend a fashionable party if he had not been on such cordial and friendly terms with his young hostess and her family.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Paul had for some time been thinking of ordering another and newer uniform, and thought it good policy to do so at once, that he might have the new suit to wear for the first time at Jennie Cunningham’s party.
neweradjectiveUS /ˈnuːər/
comparative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Paul had for some time been thinking of ordering another and newer uniform, and thought it good policy to do so at once, that he might have the new suit to wear for the first time at Jennie Cunningham’s party.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Paul might have hesitated about accepting the invitation to attend a fashionable party if he had not been on such cordial and friendly terms with his young hostess and her family.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was sure to be kindly treated by them and by the majority of the guests who very properly follow the lead of their entertainers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Paul might have hesitated about accepting the invitation to attend a fashionable party if he had not been on such cordial and friendly terms with his young hostess and her family.
on one occasion
From this reading Paul had for some time been thinking of ordering another and newer uniform, and thought it good policy to do so at once, that he might have the new suit to wear for the first time at Jennie Cunningham’s party.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He foresaw that Mark would snub him if he had an opportunity, but for this he cared little.
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading Paul had for some time been thinking of ordering another and newer uniform, and thought it good policy to do so at once, that he might have the new suit to wear for the first time at Jennie Cunningham’s party.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was clear that Mark was foolishly puffed up with an idea of his own consequence, and had been accustomed to look with scorn upon all who were not on the same social plane as himself.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Paul might have hesitated about accepting the invitation to attend a fashionable party if he had not been on such cordial and friendly terms with his young hostess and her family.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul might have hesitated about accepting the invitation to attend a fashionable party if he had not been on such cordial and friendly terms with his young hostess and her family.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading It was clear that Mark was foolishly puffed up with an idea of his own consequence, and had been accustomed to look with scorn upon all who were not on the same social plane as himself.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Paul had for some time been thinking of ordering another and newer uniform, and thought it good policy to do so at once, that he might have the new suit to wear for the first time at Jennie Cunningham’s party.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading He was sure to be kindly treated by them and by the majority of the guests who very properly follow the lead of their entertainers.
puffedadjectiveUS /pʌft/
gathered for protruding fullness
From this reading It was clear that Mark was foolishly puffed up with an idea of his own consequence, and had been accustomed to look with scorn upon all who were not on the same social plane as himself.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was clear that Mark was foolishly puffed up with an idea of his own consequence, and had been accustomed to look with scorn upon all who were not on the same social plane as himself.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading It was clear that Mark was foolishly puffed up with an idea of his own consequence, and had been accustomed to look with scorn upon all who were not on the same social plane as himself.
snubverbUS /snʌb/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading He foresaw that Mark would snub him if he had an opportunity, but for this he cared little.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Paul had for some time been thinking of ordering another and newer uniform, and thought it good policy to do so at once, that he might have the new suit to wear for the first time at Jennie Cunningham’s party.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading It was clear that Mark was foolishly puffed up with an idea of his own consequence, and had been accustomed to look with scorn upon all who were not on the same social plane as himself.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Paul had for some time been thinking of ordering another and newer uniform, and thought it good policy to do so at once, that he might have the new suit to wear for the first time at Jennie Cunningham’s party.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Paul might have hesitated about accepting the invitation to attend a fashionable party if he had not been on such cordial and friendly terms with his young hostess and her family.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Paul had for some time been thinking of ordering another and newer uniform, and thought it good policy to do so at once, that he might have the new suit to wear for the first time at Jennie Cunningham’s party.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He was sure to be kindly treated by them and by the majority of the guests who very properly follow the lead of their entertainers.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Paul might have hesitated about accepting the invitation to attend a fashionable party if he had not been on such cordial and friendly terms with his young hostess and her family.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He foresaw that Mark would snub him if he had an opportunity, but for this he cared little.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Paul might have hesitated about accepting the invitation to attend a fashionable party if he had not been on such cordial and friendly terms with his young hostess and her family.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was sure to be kindly treated by them and by the majority of the guests who very properly follow the lead of their entertainers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was sure to be kindly treated by them and by the majority of the guests who very properly follow the lead of their entertainers.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Paul had for some time been thinking of ordering another and newer uniform, and thought it good policy to do so at once, that he might have the new suit to wear for the first time at Jennie Cunningham’s party.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He foresaw that Mark would snub him if he had an opportunity, but for this he cared little.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Paul had for some time been thinking of ordering another and newer uniform, and thought it good policy to do so at once, that he might have the new suit to wear for the first time at Jennie Cunningham’s party.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Paul had for some time been thinking of ordering another and newer uniform, and thought it good policy to do so at once, that he might have the new suit to wear for the first time at Jennie Cunningham’s party.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Paul might have hesitated about accepting the invitation to attend a fashionable party if he had not been on such cordial and friendly terms with his young hostess and her family.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading He was sure to be kindly treated by them and by the majority of the guests who very properly follow the lead of their entertainers.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Paul had for some time been thinking of ordering another and newer uniform, and thought it good policy to do so at once, that he might have the new suit to wear for the first time at Jennie Cunningham’s party.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was clear that Mark was foolishly puffed up with an idea of his own consequence, and had been accustomed to look with scorn upon all who were not on the same social plane as himself.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was clear that Mark was foolishly puffed up with an idea of his own consequence, and had been accustomed to look with scorn upon all who were not on the same social plane as himself.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was sure to be kindly treated by them and by the majority of the guests who very properly follow the lead of their entertainers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was sure to be kindly treated by them and by the majority of the guests who very properly follow the lead of their entertainers.
be dressed in
From this reading Paul had for some time been thinking of ordering another and newer uniform, and thought it good policy to do so at once, that he might have the new suit to wear for the first time at Jennie Cunningham’s party.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was clear that Mark was foolishly puffed up with an idea of his own consequence, and had been accustomed to look with scorn upon all who were not on the same social plane as himself.
which person or people
From this reading He was sure to be kindly treated by them and by the majority of the guests who very properly follow the lead of their entertainers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Paul might have hesitated about accepting the invitation to attend a fashionable party if he had not been on such cordial and friendly terms with his young hostess and her family.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He foresaw that Mark would snub him if he had an opportunity, but for this he cared little.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Paul might have hesitated about accepting the invitation to attend a fashionable party if he had not been on such cordial and friendly terms with his young hostess and her family.
