used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every one said such polite and gracious things, it was all so smooth and gay, and it seemed so natural that they should take a turn up towards the chateau while breakfast was being prepared.
how long something has existed
From this reading She wondered which of the two men was the handsomer as she got out of the automobile--dear, darling papa or Lord Bracondale; both were quite show creatures of their age, and both were of the same class and knowledge of _savoir-vivre_.
(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 Every one said such polite and gracious things, it was all so smooth and gay, and it seemed so natural that they should take a turn up towards the chateau while breakfast was being prepared.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She wondered which of the two men was the handsomer as she got out of the automobile--dear, darling papa or Lord Bracondale; both were quite show creatures of their age, and both were of the same class and knowledge of _savoir-vivre_.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "I want to show you a number of spots I love," Hector announced, choosing a different path to the other pair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She wondered which of the two men was the handsomer as she got out of the automobile--dear, darling papa or Lord Bracondale; both were quite show creatures of their age, and both were of the same class and knowledge of _savoir-vivre_.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading She wondered which of the two men was the handsomer as she got out of the automobile--dear, darling papa or Lord Bracondale; both were quite show creatures of their age, and both were of the same class and knowledge of _savoir-vivre_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "And it is a day we can be happy in, can't we?"
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Every one said such polite and gracious things, it was all so smooth and gay, and it seemed so natural that they should take a turn up towards the chateau while breakfast was being prepared.
the two together, not just one
From this reading She wondered which of the two men was the handsomer as she got out of the automobile--dear, darling papa or Lord Bracondale; both were quite show creatures of their age, and both were of the same class and knowledge of _savoir-vivre_.
Bracondale
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From this reading She wondered which of the two men was the handsomer as she got out of the automobile--dear, darling papa or Lord Bracondale; both were quite show creatures of their age, and both were of the same class and knowledge of _savoir-vivre_.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Every one said such polite and gracious things, it was all so smooth and gay, and it seemed so natural that they should take a turn up towards the chateau while breakfast was being prepared.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "And it is a day we can be happy in, can't we?"
can't
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From this reading "And it is a day we can be happy in, can't we?"
chateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading Every one said such polite and gracious things, it was all so smooth and gay, and it seemed so natural that they should take a turn up towards the chateau while breakfast was being prepared.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading "I want to show you a number of spots I love," Hector announced, choosing a different path to the other pair.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading She wondered which of the two men was the handsomer as she got out of the automobile--dear, darling papa or Lord Bracondale; both were quite show creatures of their age, and both were of the same class and knowledge of _savoir-vivre_.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading She wondered which of the two men was the handsomer as she got out of the automobile--dear, darling papa or Lord Bracondale; both were quite show creatures of their age, and both were of the same class and knowledge of _savoir-vivre_.
a special loved one
From this reading She wondered which of the two men was the handsomer as she got out of the automobile--dear, darling papa or Lord Bracondale; both were quite show creatures of their age, and both were of the same class and knowledge of _savoir-vivre_.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "And it is a day we can be happy in, can't we?"
dearly loved
From this reading She wondered which of the two men was the handsomer as she got out of the automobile--dear, darling papa or Lord Bracondale; both were quite show creatures of their age, and both were of the same class and knowledge of _savoir-vivre_.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "I want to show you a number of spots I love," Hector announced, choosing a different path to the other pair.
take in solid food
From this reading Half-past one o'clock was time enough to eat, the widow said.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Half-past one o'clock was time enough to eat, the widow said.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one said such polite and gracious things, it was all so smooth and gay, and it seemed so natural that they should take a turn up towards the chateau while breakfast was being prepared.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Every one said such polite and gracious things, it was all so smooth and gay, and it seemed so natural that they should take a turn up towards the chateau while breakfast was being prepared.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She wondered which of the two men was the handsomer as she got out of the automobile--dear, darling papa or Lord Bracondale; both were quite show creatures of their age, and both were of the same class and knowledge of _savoir-vivre_.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading Every one said such polite and gracious things, it was all so smooth and gay, and it seemed so natural that they should take a turn up towards the chateau while breakfast was being prepared.
Half-past
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From this reading Half-past one o'clock was time enough to eat, the widow said.
handsomer
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From this reading She wondered which of the two men was the handsomer as she got out of the automobile--dear, darling papa or Lord Bracondale; both were quite show creatures of their age, and both were of the same class and knowledge of _savoir-vivre_.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "And it is a day we can be happy in, can't we?"
HectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading "I want to show you a number of spots I love," Hector announced, choosing a different path to the other pair.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want to show you a number of spots I love," Hector announced, choosing a different path to the other pair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "And it is a day we can be happy in, can't we?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And it is a day we can be happy in, can't we?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Every one said such polite and gracious things, it was all so smooth and gay, and it seemed so natural that they should take a turn up towards the chateau while breakfast was being prepared.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading She wondered which of the two men was the handsomer as she got out of the automobile--dear, darling papa or Lord Bracondale; both were quite show creatures of their age, and both were of the same class and knowledge of _savoir-vivre_.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading She wondered which of the two men was the handsomer as she got out of the automobile--dear, darling papa or Lord Bracondale; both were quite show creatures of their age, and both were of the same class and knowledge of _savoir-vivre_.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "I want to show you a number of spots I love," Hector announced, choosing a different path to the other pair.
the force of workers available
From this reading She wondered which of the two men was the handsomer as she got out of the automobile--dear, darling papa or Lord Bracondale; both were quite show creatures of their age, and both were of the same class and knowledge of _savoir-vivre_.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Every one said such polite and gracious things, it was all so smooth and gay, and it seemed so natural that they should take a turn up towards the chateau while breakfast was being prepared.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "I want to show you a number of spots I love," Hector announced, choosing a different path to the other pair.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Half-past one o'clock was time enough to eat, the widow said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She wondered which of the two men was the handsomer as she got out of the automobile--dear, darling papa or Lord Bracondale; both were quite show creatures of their age, and both were of the same class and knowledge of _savoir-vivre_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one said such polite and gracious things, it was all so smooth and gay, and it seemed so natural that they should take a turn up towards the chateau while breakfast was being prepared.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She wondered which of the two men was the handsomer as she got out of the automobile--dear, darling papa or Lord Bracondale; both were quite show creatures of their age, and both were of the same class and knowledge of _savoir-vivre_.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I want to show you a number of spots I love," Hector announced, choosing a different path to the other pair.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She wondered which of the two men was the handsomer as she got out of the automobile--dear, darling papa or Lord Bracondale; both were quite show creatures of their age, and both were of the same class and knowledge of _savoir-vivre_.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading "I want to show you a number of spots I love," Hector announced, choosing a different path to the other pair.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading She wondered which of the two men was the handsomer as she got out of the automobile--dear, darling papa or Lord Bracondale; both were quite show creatures of their age, and both were of the same class and knowledge of _savoir-vivre_.
a course of conduct
From this reading "I want to show you a number of spots I love," Hector announced, choosing a different path to the other pair.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading Every one said such polite and gracious things, it was all so smooth and gay, and it seemed so natural that they should take a turn up towards the chateau while breakfast was being prepared.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Every one said such polite and gracious things, it was all so smooth and gay, and it seemed so natural that they should take a turn up towards the chateau while breakfast was being prepared.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She wondered which of the two men was the handsomer as she got out of the automobile--dear, darling papa or Lord Bracondale; both were quite show creatures of their age, and both were of the same class and knowledge of _savoir-vivre_.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Every one said such polite and gracious things, it was all so smooth and gay, and it seemed so natural that they should take a turn up towards the chateau while breakfast was being prepared.
Identical; not different.
From this reading She wondered which of the two men was the handsomer as she got out of the automobile--dear, darling papa or Lord Bracondale; both were quite show creatures of their age, and both were of the same class and knowledge of _savoir-vivre_.
savoir-vivre
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From this reading She wondered which of the two men was the handsomer as she got out of the automobile--dear, darling papa or Lord Bracondale; both were quite show creatures of their age, and both were of the same class and knowledge of _savoir-vivre_.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Every one said such polite and gracious things, it was all so smooth and gay, and it seemed so natural that they should take a turn up towards the chateau while breakfast was being prepared.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wondered which of the two men was the handsomer as she got out of the automobile--dear, darling papa or Lord Bracondale; both were quite show creatures of their age, and both were of the same class and knowledge of _savoir-vivre_.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Every one said such polite and gracious things, it was all so smooth and gay, and it seemed so natural that they should take a turn up towards the chateau while breakfast was being prepared.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She wondered which of the two men was the handsomer as she got out of the automobile--dear, darling papa or Lord Bracondale; both were quite show creatures of their age, and both were of the same class and knowledge of _savoir-vivre_.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Every one said such polite and gracious things, it was all so smooth and gay, and it seemed so natural that they should take a turn up towards the chateau while breakfast was being prepared.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Every one said such polite and gracious things, it was all so smooth and gay, and it seemed so natural that they should take a turn up towards the chateau while breakfast was being prepared.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading "I want to show you a number of spots I love," Hector announced, choosing a different path to the other pair.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Every one said such polite and gracious things, it was all so smooth and gay, and it seemed so natural that they should take a turn up towards the chateau while breakfast was being prepared.
carry out
From this reading Every one said such polite and gracious things, it was all so smooth and gay, and it seemed so natural that they should take a turn up towards the chateau while breakfast was being prepared.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every one said such polite and gracious things, it was all so smooth and gay, and it seemed so natural that they should take a turn up towards the chateau while breakfast was being prepared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She wondered which of the two men was the handsomer as she got out of the automobile--dear, darling papa or Lord Bracondale; both were quite show creatures of their age, and both were of the same class and knowledge of _savoir-vivre_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She wondered which of the two men was the handsomer as she got out of the automobile--dear, darling papa or Lord Bracondale; both were quite show creatures of their age, and both were of the same class and knowledge of _savoir-vivre_.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every one said such polite and gracious things, it was all so smooth and gay, and it seemed so natural that they should take a turn up towards the chateau while breakfast was being prepared.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Every one said such polite and gracious things, it was all so smooth and gay, and it seemed so natural that they should take a turn up towards the chateau while breakfast was being prepared.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Half-past one o'clock was time enough to eat, the widow said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Half-past one o'clock was time enough to eat, the widow said.
in the direction of
From this reading Every one said such polite and gracious things, it was all so smooth and gay, and it seemed so natural that they should take a turn up towards the chateau while breakfast was being prepared.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Every one said such polite and gracious things, it was all so smooth and gay, and it seemed so natural that they should take a turn up towards the chateau while breakfast was being prepared.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She wondered which of the two men was the handsomer as she got out of the automobile--dear, darling papa or Lord Bracondale; both were quite show creatures of their age, and both were of the same class and knowledge of _savoir-vivre_.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Every one said such polite and gracious things, it was all so smooth and gay, and it seemed so natural that they should take a turn up towards the chateau while breakfast was being prepared.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want to show you a number of spots I love," Hector announced, choosing a different path to the other pair.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She wondered which of the two men was the handsomer as she got out of the automobile--dear, darling papa or Lord Bracondale; both were quite show creatures of their age, and both were of the same class and knowledge of _savoir-vivre_.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "And it is a day we can be happy in, can't we?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She wondered which of the two men was the handsomer as she got out of the automobile--dear, darling papa or Lord Bracondale; both were quite show creatures of their age, and both were of the same class and knowledge of _savoir-vivre_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She wondered which of the two men was the handsomer as she got out of the automobile--dear, darling papa or Lord Bracondale; both were quite show creatures of their age, and both were of the same class and knowledge of _savoir-vivre_.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Every one said such polite and gracious things, it was all so smooth and gay, and it seemed so natural that they should take a turn up towards the chateau while breakfast was being prepared.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Half-past one o'clock was time enough to eat, the widow said.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading She wondered which of the two men was the handsomer as she got out of the automobile--dear, darling papa or Lord Bracondale; both were quite show creatures of their age, and both were of the same class and knowledge of _savoir-vivre_.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I want to show you a number of spots I love," Hector announced, choosing a different path to the other pair.
