used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WHITE DOVE THE dinner-party at the inn continued to be a merry one.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The proprietor passed near them as they moved into the spacious living-room of the inn.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Why couldn’t you have a pleasant evening for us, Mr. Beebe?” asked Mrs. Bruce.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE WHITE DOVE THE dinner-party at the inn continued to be a merry one.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE WHITE DOVE THE dinner-party at the inn continued to be a merry one.
Beebe
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From this reading “Why couldn’t you have a pleasant evening for us, Mr. Beebe?” asked Mrs. Bruce.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading “I’m sorry it rains,” said Mrs. Bruce, looking at the dewy panes when at last they rose from table.
without stop or interruption
From this reading THE WHITE DOVE THE dinner-party at the inn continued to be a merry one.
couldn't
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From this reading “Why couldn’t you have a pleasant evening for us, Mr. Beebe?” asked Mrs. Bruce.
dewyadjectiveUS /ˈduːi/
wet with dew
From this reading “I’m sorry it rains,” said Mrs. Bruce, looking at the dewy panes when at last they rose from table.
dinner-party
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From this reading THE WHITE DOVE THE dinner-party at the inn continued to be a merry one.
DOVEnounUS /dʌv/
any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading THE WHITE DOVE THE dinner-party at the inn continued to be a merry one.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “Why couldn’t you have a pleasant evening for us, Mr. Beebe?” asked Mrs. Bruce.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Why couldn’t you have a pleasant evening for us, Mr. Beebe?” asked Mrs. Bruce.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I’m sorry it rains,” said Mrs. Bruce, looking at the dewy panes when at last they rose from table.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Why couldn’t you have a pleasant evening for us, Mr. Beebe?” asked Mrs. Bruce.
how
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From this reading “I wanted you to see how pleasant the outlook is from the verandas.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I wanted you to see how pleasant the outlook is from the verandas.”
I'm
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From this reading “I’m sorry it rains,” said Mrs. Bruce, looking at the dewy panes when at last they rose from table.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading THE WHITE DOVE THE dinner-party at the inn continued to be a merry one.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The proprietor passed near them as they moved into the spacious living-room of the inn.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I wanted you to see how pleasant the outlook is from the verandas.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I’m sorry it rains,” said Mrs. Bruce, looking at the dewy panes when at last they rose from table.
immediately past
From this reading “I’m sorry it rains,” said Mrs. Bruce, looking at the dewy panes when at last they rose from table.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading The proprietor passed near them as they moved into the spacious living-room of the inn.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “I’m sorry it rains,” said Mrs. Bruce, looking at the dewy panes when at last they rose from table.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading THE WHITE DOVE THE dinner-party at the inn continued to be a merry one.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The proprietor passed near them as they moved into the spacious living-room of the inn.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Why couldn’t you have a pleasant evening for us, Mr. Beebe?” asked Mrs. Bruce.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “I’m sorry it rains,” said Mrs. Bruce, looking at the dewy panes when at last they rose from table.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The proprietor passed near them as they moved into the spacious living-room of the inn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The proprietor passed near them as they moved into the spacious living-room of the inn.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE WHITE DOVE THE dinner-party at the inn continued to be a merry one.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading “I wanted you to see how pleasant the outlook is from the verandas.”
panesnounUS /peɪnz/
plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading “I’m sorry it rains,” said Mrs. Bruce, looking at the dewy panes when at last they rose from table.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The proprietor passed near them as they moved into the spacious living-room of the inn.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading “I wanted you to see how pleasant the outlook is from the verandas.”
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The proprietor passed near them as they moved into the spacious living-room of the inn.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading “I’m sorry it rains,” said Mrs. Bruce, looking at the dewy panes when at last they rose from table.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading “I’m sorry it rains,” said Mrs. Bruce, looking at the dewy panes when at last they rose from table.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I’m sorry it rains,” said Mrs. Bruce, looking at the dewy panes when at last they rose from table.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I wanted you to see how pleasant the outlook is from the verandas.”
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading “I’m sorry it rains,” said Mrs. Bruce, looking at the dewy panes when at last they rose from table.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading The proprietor passed near them as they moved into the spacious living-room of the inn.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading “I’m sorry it rains,” said Mrs. Bruce, looking at the dewy panes when at last they rose from table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WHITE DOVE THE dinner-party at the inn continued to be a merry one.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The proprietor passed near them as they moved into the spacious living-room of the inn.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I’m sorry it rains,” said Mrs. Bruce, looking at the dewy panes when at last they rose from table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WHITE DOVE THE dinner-party at the inn continued to be a merry one.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Why couldn’t you have a pleasant evening for us, Mr. Beebe?” asked Mrs. Bruce.
verandasnounUS /vərˈændəz/
plural of “veranda” — a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading “I wanted you to see how pleasant the outlook is from the verandas.”
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading “I wanted you to see how pleasant the outlook is from the verandas.”
at the time that
From this reading “I’m sorry it rains,” said Mrs. Bruce, looking at the dewy panes when at last they rose from table.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE WHITE DOVE THE dinner-party at the inn continued to be a merry one.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why couldn’t you have a pleasant evening for us, Mr. Beebe?” asked Mrs. Bruce.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I wanted you to see how pleasant the outlook is from the verandas.”
