used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Another believes it impossible to equal her "breakfasts," why so called, I am at a loss to explain, since they take place after luncheon.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Another believes it impossible to equal her "breakfasts," why so called, I am at a loss to explain, since they take place after luncheon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A third thinks this last-named meal forms the perfection of friendly intercourse, while a fourth stands or falls by the agreeable circle she gathers round her at afternoon tea.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading A third thinks this last-named meal forms the perfection of friendly intercourse, while a fourth stands or falls by the agreeable circle she gathers round her at afternoon tea.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Another believes it impossible to equal her "breakfasts," why so called, I am at a loss to explain, since they take place after luncheon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There are various phases of hospitality on which people depend for increase of social reputation and entertainment of their friends.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another believes it impossible to equal her "breakfasts," why so called, I am at a loss to explain, since they take place after luncheon.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are various phases of hospitality on which people depend for increase of social reputation and entertainment of their friends.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Another believes it impossible to equal her "breakfasts," why so called, I am at a loss to explain, since they take place after luncheon.
ATTRACTIONSnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading ATTRACTIONS.
believesverbUS /bɪˈliːvz/
third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Another believes it impossible to equal her "breakfasts," why so called, I am at a loss to explain, since they take place after luncheon.
breakfastsnounUS /ˈbrekfəsts/
plural of “breakfast” — the first meal of the day (usually in the morning)
From this reading Another believes it impossible to equal her "breakfasts," why so called, I am at a loss to explain, since they take place after luncheon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One lady sets great store by her dinners, the excellence of her cook, the lighting and decorations of her table, the tact with which she selects her guests.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Another believes it impossible to equal her "breakfasts," why so called, I am at a loss to explain, since they take place after luncheon.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading A third thinks this last-named meal forms the perfection of friendly intercourse, while a fourth stands or falls by the agreeable circle she gathers round her at afternoon tea.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading One lady sets great store by her dinners, the excellence of her cook, the lighting and decorations of her table, the tact with which she selects her guests.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading One lady sets great store by her dinners, the excellence of her cook, the lighting and decorations of her table, the tact with which she selects her guests.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading There are various phases of hospitality on which people depend for increase of social reputation and entertainment of their friends.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading One lady sets great store by her dinners, the excellence of her cook, the lighting and decorations of her table, the tact with which she selects her guests.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading There are various phases of hospitality on which people depend for increase of social reputation and entertainment of their friends.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Another believes it impossible to equal her "breakfasts," why so called, I am at a loss to explain, since they take place after luncheon.
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading One lady sets great store by her dinners, the excellence of her cook, the lighting and decorations of her table, the tact with which she selects her guests.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Another believes it impossible to equal her "breakfasts," why so called, I am at a loss to explain, since they take place after luncheon.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading A third thinks this last-named meal forms the perfection of friendly intercourse, while a fourth stands or falls by the agreeable circle she gathers round her at afternoon tea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There are various phases of hospitality on which people depend for increase of social reputation and entertainment of their friends.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading A third thinks this last-named meal forms the perfection of friendly intercourse, while a fourth stands or falls by the agreeable circle she gathers round her at afternoon tea.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading A third thinks this last-named meal forms the perfection of friendly intercourse, while a fourth stands or falls by the agreeable circle she gathers round her at afternoon tea.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading A third thinks this last-named meal forms the perfection of friendly intercourse, while a fourth stands or falls by the agreeable circle she gathers round her at afternoon tea.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading There are various phases of hospitality on which people depend for increase of social reputation and entertainment of their friends.
gathersnounUS /ˈɡæðərz/
plural of “gather” — sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
From this reading A third thinks this last-named meal forms the perfection of friendly intercourse, while a fourth stands or falls by the agreeable circle she gathers round her at afternoon tea.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading One lady sets great store by her dinners, the excellence of her cook, the lighting and decorations of her table, the tact with which she selects her guests.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading One lady sets great store by her dinners, the excellence of her cook, the lighting and decorations of her table, the tact with which she selects her guests.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One lady sets great store by her dinners, the excellence of her cook, the lighting and decorations of her table, the tact with which she selects her guests.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading There are various phases of hospitality on which people depend for increase of social reputation and entertainment of their friends.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Another believes it impossible to equal her "breakfasts," why so called, I am at a loss to explain, since they take place after luncheon.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Another believes it impossible to equal her "breakfasts," why so called, I am at a loss to explain, since they take place after luncheon.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading There are various phases of hospitality on which people depend for increase of social reputation and entertainment of their friends.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading A third thinks this last-named meal forms the perfection of friendly intercourse, while a fourth stands or falls by the agreeable circle she gathers round her at afternoon tea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Another believes it impossible to equal her "breakfasts," why so called, I am at a loss to explain, since they take place after luncheon.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading One lady sets great store by her dinners, the excellence of her cook, the lighting and decorations of her table, the tact with which she selects her guests.
last-named
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From this reading A third thinks this last-named meal forms the perfection of friendly intercourse, while a fourth stands or falls by the agreeable circle she gathers round her at afternoon tea.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading One lady sets great store by her dinners, the excellence of her cook, the lighting and decorations of her table, the tact with which she selects her guests.
something that is lost
From this reading Another believes it impossible to equal her "breakfasts," why so called, I am at a loss to explain, since they take place after luncheon.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Another believes it impossible to equal her "breakfasts," why so called, I am at a loss to explain, since they take place after luncheon.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading A third thinks this last-named meal forms the perfection of friendly intercourse, while a fourth stands or falls by the agreeable circle she gathers round her at afternoon tea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are various phases of hospitality on which people depend for increase of social reputation and entertainment of their friends.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There are various phases of hospitality on which people depend for increase of social reputation and entertainment of their friends.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One lady sets great store by her dinners, the excellence of her cook, the lighting and decorations of her table, the tact with which she selects her guests.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A third thinks this last-named meal forms the perfection of friendly intercourse, while a fourth stands or falls by the agreeable circle she gathers round her at afternoon tea.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There are various phases of hospitality on which people depend for increase of social reputation and entertainment of their friends.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading A third thinks this last-named meal forms the perfection of friendly intercourse, while a fourth stands or falls by the agreeable circle she gathers round her at afternoon tea.
phasesnounUS /ˈfeɪzəz/
plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading There are various phases of hospitality on which people depend for increase of social reputation and entertainment of their friends.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Another believes it impossible to equal her "breakfasts," why so called, I am at a loss to explain, since they take place after luncheon.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading There are various phases of hospitality on which people depend for increase of social reputation and entertainment of their friends.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A third thinks this last-named meal forms the perfection of friendly intercourse, while a fourth stands or falls by the agreeable circle she gathers round her at afternoon tea.
selectsverbUS /səˈlekts/
third-person singular of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading One lady sets great store by her dinners, the excellence of her cook, the lighting and decorations of her table, the tact with which she selects her guests.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading One lady sets great store by her dinners, the excellence of her cook, the lighting and decorations of her table, the tact with which she selects her guests.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One lady sets great store by her dinners, the excellence of her cook, the lighting and decorations of her table, the tact with which she selects her guests.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Another believes it impossible to equal her "breakfasts," why so called, I am at a loss to explain, since they take place after luncheon.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Another believes it impossible to equal her "breakfasts," why so called, I am at a loss to explain, since they take place after luncheon.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading There are various phases of hospitality on which people depend for increase of social reputation and entertainment of their friends.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading A third thinks this last-named meal forms the perfection of friendly intercourse, while a fourth stands or falls by the agreeable circle she gathers round her at afternoon tea.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading One lady sets great store by her dinners, the excellence of her cook, the lighting and decorations of her table, the tact with which she selects her guests.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading One lady sets great store by her dinners, the excellence of her cook, the lighting and decorations of her table, the tact with which she selects her guests.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading One lady sets great store by her dinners, the excellence of her cook, the lighting and decorations of her table, the tact with which she selects her guests.
carry out
From this reading Another believes it impossible to equal her "breakfasts," why so called, I am at a loss to explain, since they take place after luncheon.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading A third thinks this last-named meal forms the perfection of friendly intercourse, while a fourth stands or falls by the agreeable circle she gathers round her at afternoon tea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One lady sets great store by her dinners, the excellence of her cook, the lighting and decorations of her table, the tact with which she selects her guests.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There are various phases of hospitality on which people depend for increase of social reputation and entertainment of their friends.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are various phases of hospitality on which people depend for increase of social reputation and entertainment of their friends.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Another believes it impossible to equal her "breakfasts," why so called, I am at a loss to explain, since they take place after luncheon.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading A third thinks this last-named meal forms the perfection of friendly intercourse, while a fourth stands or falls by the agreeable circle she gathers round her at afternoon tea.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading A third thinks this last-named meal forms the perfection of friendly intercourse, while a fourth stands or falls by the agreeable circle she gathers round her at afternoon tea.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A third thinks this last-named meal forms the perfection of friendly intercourse, while a fourth stands or falls by the agreeable circle she gathers round her at afternoon tea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Another believes it impossible to equal her "breakfasts," why so called, I am at a loss to explain, since they take place after luncheon.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading There are various phases of hospitality on which people depend for increase of social reputation and entertainment of their friends.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There are various phases of hospitality on which people depend for increase of social reputation and entertainment of their friends.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A third thinks this last-named meal forms the perfection of friendly intercourse, while a fourth stands or falls by the agreeable circle she gathers round her at afternoon tea.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Another believes it impossible to equal her "breakfasts," why so called, I am at a loss to explain, since they take place after luncheon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One lady sets great store by her dinners, the excellence of her cook, the lighting and decorations of her table, the tact with which she selects her guests.
