used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “She’s always been kind of off-ish and partic’lar for a gal that’s raised in the woods.”
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The elders of the party had returned to the drawing-room, where they were seated in a state of contented satiety, discussing their servants, their gardens, and the Church of Ireland Sustentation Fund, according to their age and kind.
how long something has existed
From this reading The elders of the party had returned to the drawing-room, where they were seated in a state of contented satiety, discussing their servants, their gardens, and the Church of Ireland Sustentation Fund, according to their age and kind.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “She’s always been kind of off-ish and partic’lar for a gal that’s raised in the woods.”
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading AN AMERICAN GIRL.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AMERICAN GIRL.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “She’s always been kind of off-ish and partic’lar for a gal that’s raised in the woods.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “She’s always been kind of off-ish and partic’lar for a gal that’s raised in the woods.”
billiard-room
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From this reading In the billiard-room, a four-handed game was going on.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The elders of the party had returned to the drawing-room, where they were seated in a state of contented satiety, discussing their servants, their gardens, and the Church of Ireland Sustentation Fund, according to their age and kind.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading The elders of the party had returned to the drawing-room, where they were seated in a state of contented satiety, discussing their servants, their gardens, and the Church of Ireland Sustentation Fund, according to their age and kind.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The elders of the party had returned to the drawing-room, where they were seated in a state of contented satiety, discussing their servants, their gardens, and the Church of Ireland Sustentation Fund, according to their age and kind.
drawing-room
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From this reading The elders of the party had returned to the drawing-room, where they were seated in a state of contented satiety, discussing their servants, their gardens, and the Church of Ireland Sustentation Fund, according to their age and kind.
eldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading The elders of the party had returned to the drawing-room, where they were seated in a state of contented satiety, discussing their servants, their gardens, and the Church of Ireland Sustentation Fund, according to their age and kind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “She’s always been kind of off-ish and partic’lar for a gal that’s raised in the woods.”
four-handed
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From this reading In the billiard-room, a four-handed game was going on.
FundnounUS /fʌnd/
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading The elders of the party had returned to the drawing-room, where they were seated in a state of contented satiety, discussing their servants, their gardens, and the Church of Ireland Sustentation Fund, according to their age and kind.
galnounUS /ɡæl/
United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters
From this reading “She’s always been kind of off-ish and partic’lar for a gal that’s raised in the woods.”
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading In the billiard-room, a four-handed game was going on.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The elders of the party had returned to the drawing-room, where they were seated in a state of contented satiety, discussing their servants, their gardens, and the Church of Ireland Sustentation Fund, according to their age and kind.
a young female
From this reading AN AMERICAN GIRL.
the act of departing
From this reading In the billiard-room, a four-handed game was going on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The elders of the party had returned to the drawing-room, where they were seated in a state of contented satiety, discussing their servants, their gardens, and the Church of Ireland Sustentation Fund, according to their age and kind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “She’s always been kind of off-ish and partic’lar for a gal that’s raised in the woods.”
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading The elders of the party had returned to the drawing-room, where they were seated in a state of contented satiety, discussing their servants, their gardens, and the Church of Ireland Sustentation Fund, according to their age and kind.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “She’s always been kind of off-ish and partic’lar for a gal that’s raised in the woods.”
LuncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Luncheon was over.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “She’s always been kind of off-ish and partic’lar for a gal that’s raised in the woods.”
off-ish
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From this reading “She’s always been kind of off-ish and partic’lar for a gal that’s raised in the woods.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the billiard-room, a four-handed game was going on.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Luncheon was over.
partic'lar
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From this reading “She’s always been kind of off-ish and partic’lar for a gal that’s raised in the woods.”
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The elders of the party had returned to the drawing-room, where they were seated in a state of contented satiety, discussing their servants, their gardens, and the Church of Ireland Sustentation Fund, according to their age and kind.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading “She’s always been kind of off-ish and partic’lar for a gal that’s raised in the woods.”
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The elders of the party had returned to the drawing-room, where they were seated in a state of contented satiety, discussing their servants, their gardens, and the Church of Ireland Sustentation Fund, according to their age and kind.
satietynounUS /sɑːˈtaɪətiː/
the state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more
From this reading The elders of the party had returned to the drawing-room, where they were seated in a state of contented satiety, discussing their servants, their gardens, and the Church of Ireland Sustentation Fund, according to their age and kind.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The elders of the party had returned to the drawing-room, where they were seated in a state of contented satiety, discussing their servants, their gardens, and the Church of Ireland Sustentation Fund, according to their age and kind.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The elders of the party had returned to the drawing-room, where they were seated in a state of contented satiety, discussing their servants, their gardens, and the Church of Ireland Sustentation Fund, according to their age and kind.
She's
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From this reading “She’s always been kind of off-ish and partic’lar for a gal that’s raised in the woods.”
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The elders of the party had returned to the drawing-room, where they were seated in a state of contented satiety, discussing their servants, their gardens, and the Church of Ireland Sustentation Fund, according to their age and kind.
Sustentationnoun
the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence
From this reading The elders of the party had returned to the drawing-room, where they were seated in a state of contented satiety, discussing their servants, their gardens, and the Church of Ireland Sustentation Fund, according to their age and kind.
that's
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From this reading “She’s always been kind of off-ish and partic’lar for a gal that’s raised in the woods.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “She’s always been kind of off-ish and partic’lar for a gal that’s raised in the woods.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The elders of the party had returned to the drawing-room, where they were seated in a state of contented satiety, discussing their servants, their gardens, and the Church of Ireland Sustentation Fund, according to their age and kind.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The elders of the party had returned to the drawing-room, where they were seated in a state of contented satiety, discussing their servants, their gardens, and the Church of Ireland Sustentation Fund, according to their age and kind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The elders of the party had returned to the drawing-room, where they were seated in a state of contented satiety, discussing their servants, their gardens, and the Church of Ireland Sustentation Fund, according to their age and kind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Luncheon was over.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The elders of the party had returned to the drawing-room, where they were seated in a state of contented satiety, discussing their servants, their gardens, and the Church of Ireland Sustentation Fund, according to their age and kind.
in or at the place that
From this reading The elders of the party had returned to the drawing-room, where they were seated in a state of contented satiety, discussing their servants, their gardens, and the Church of Ireland Sustentation Fund, according to their age and kind.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading “She’s always been kind of off-ish and partic’lar for a gal that’s raised in the woods.”
