used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Weston and Emma were sitting together on a sofa.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Weston was chatty and convivial, and no friend to early separations of any sort; but at last the drawing-room party did receive an augmentation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mr. Weston was chatty and convivial, and no friend to early separations of any sort; but at last the drawing-room party did receive an augmentation.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Weston was chatty and convivial, and no friend to early separations of any sort; but at last the drawing-room party did receive an augmentation.
augmentationnounUS /ˌɑːɡmenˈteɪʃən/
the amount by which something increases
From this reading Mr. Weston was chatty and convivial, and no friend to early separations of any sort; but at last the drawing-room party did receive an augmentation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He joined them immediately, and, with scarcely an invitation, seated himself between them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Weston was chatty and convivial, and no friend to early separations of any sort; but at last the drawing-room party did receive an augmentation.
chattyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃæti/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading Mr. Weston was chatty and convivial, and no friend to early separations of any sort; but at last the drawing-room party did receive an augmentation.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
convivialadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪviəl/
occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
From this reading Mr. Weston was chatty and convivial, and no friend to early separations of any sort; but at last the drawing-room party did receive an augmentation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Weston was chatty and convivial, and no friend to early separations of any sort; but at last the drawing-room party did receive an augmentation.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
drawing-room
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From this reading Mr. Weston was chatty and convivial, and no friend to early separations of any sort; but at last the drawing-room party did receive an augmentation.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Mr. Weston was chatty and convivial, and no friend to early separations of any sort; but at last the drawing-room party did receive an augmentation.
Elton
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From this reading Mr. Elton, in very good spirits, was one of the first to walk in.
Emma
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From this reading Mrs. Weston and Emma were sitting together on a sofa.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mr. Elton, in very good spirits, was one of the first to walk in.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mr. Weston was chatty and convivial, and no friend to early separations of any sort; but at last the drawing-room party did receive an augmentation.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mr. Elton, in very good spirits, was one of the first to walk in.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He joined them immediately, and, with scarcely an invitation, seated himself between them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He joined them immediately, and, with scarcely an invitation, seated himself between them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Elton, in very good spirits, was one of the first to walk in.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading He joined them immediately, and, with scarcely an invitation, seated himself between them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading He joined them immediately, and, with scarcely an invitation, seated himself between them.
immediately past
From this reading Mr. Weston was chatty and convivial, and no friend to early separations of any sort; but at last the drawing-room party did receive an augmentation.
latenessnounUS /ˈleɪtnəs/
quality of coming late or later in time
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Weston and Emma were sitting together on a sofa.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. Weston was chatty and convivial, and no friend to early separations of any sort; but at last the drawing-room party did receive an augmentation.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Weston and Emma were sitting together on a sofa.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Elton, in very good spirits, was one of the first to walk in.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Mr. Weston was chatty and convivial, and no friend to early separations of any sort; but at last the drawing-room party did receive an augmentation.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Mr. Weston was chatty and convivial, and no friend to early separations of any sort; but at last the drawing-room party did receive an augmentation.
only a very short time before
From this reading He joined them immediately, and, with scarcely an invitation, seated himself between them.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading He joined them immediately, and, with scarcely an invitation, seated himself between them.
separationsnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “separation” — the state of lacking unity
From this reading Mr. Weston was chatty and convivial, and no friend to early separations of any sort; but at last the drawing-room party did receive an augmentation.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Mrs. Weston and Emma were sitting together on a sofa.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Mrs. Weston and Emma were sitting together on a sofa.
in the near future
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Mr. Weston was chatty and convivial, and no friend to early separations of any sort; but at last the drawing-room party did receive an augmentation.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Mr. Elton, in very good spirits, was one of the first to walk in.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He joined them immediately, and, with scarcely an invitation, seated himself between them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Mrs. Weston and Emma were sitting together on a sofa.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. Elton, in very good spirits, was one of the first to walk in.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Mr. Elton, in very good spirits, was one of the first to walk in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Weston and Emma were sitting together on a sofa.
WestonnounUS /ˈwestən/
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From this reading Mr. Weston was chatty and convivial, and no friend to early separations of any sort; but at last the drawing-room party did receive an augmentation.
at the time that
From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He joined them immediately, and, with scarcely an invitation, seated himself between them.
Woodhouse
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From this reading Mr. Woodhouse was soon ready for his tea; and when he had drank his tea he was quite ready to go home; and it was as much as his three companions could do, to entertain away his notice of the lateness of the hour, before the other gentlemen appeared.
