used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Isn’t this delightful?” cried Belle, holding up a card that she had received in the mail that morning.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “Mrs. Fullerton of the Embassy has secured for us this invitation to the reception that the Prime Minister of Japan gives to the Emperor this afternoon at the Prime Minister’s official residence.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Mrs. Fullerton of the Embassy has secured for us this invitation to the reception that the Prime Minister of Japan gives to the Emperor this afternoon at the Prime Minister’s official residence.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “There’ll be a dreadful crush there,” replied Dave, with a secret sinking at heart.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Of course, if you don’t care to go—” began Belle considerately.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading “Isn’t this delightful?” cried Belle, holding up a card that she had received in the mail that morning.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading “Of course I want to go,” Dave returned bravely.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading “Isn’t this delightful?” cried Belle, holding up a card that she had received in the mail that morning.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “Of course, if you don’t care to go—” began Belle considerately.
consideratelyadverb
in a considerate manner
From this reading “Of course, if you don’t care to go—” began Belle considerately.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Of course, if you don’t care to go—” began Belle considerately.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Isn’t this delightful?” cried Belle, holding up a card that she had received in the mail that morning.
crushverbUS /krʌʃ/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading “There’ll be a dreadful crush there,” replied Dave, with a secret sinking at heart.
Dave
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From this reading “There’ll be a dreadful crush there,” replied Dave, with a secret sinking at heart.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading “Isn’t this delightful?” cried Belle, holding up a card that she had received in the mail that morning.
don't
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From this reading “Of course, if you don’t care to go—” began Belle considerately.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading “There’ll be a dreadful crush there,” replied Dave, with a secret sinking at heart.
EmbassynounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading “Mrs. Fullerton of the Embassy has secured for us this invitation to the reception that the Prime Minister of Japan gives to the Emperor this afternoon at the Prime Minister’s official residence.”
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading “Mrs. Fullerton of the Embassy has secured for us this invitation to the reception that the Prime Minister of Japan gives to the Emperor this afternoon at the Prime Minister’s official residence.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Mrs. Fullerton of the Embassy has secured for us this invitation to the reception that the Prime Minister of Japan gives to the Emperor this afternoon at the Prime Minister’s official residence.”
Fullerton
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From this reading “Mrs. Fullerton of the Embassy has secured for us this invitation to the reception that the Prime Minister of Japan gives to the Emperor this afternoon at the Prime Minister’s official residence.”
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading “Mrs. Fullerton of the Embassy has secured for us this invitation to the reception that the Prime Minister of Japan gives to the Emperor this afternoon at the Prime Minister’s official residence.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Of course, if you don’t care to go—” began Belle considerately.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Isn’t this delightful?” cried Belle, holding up a card that she had received in the mail that morning.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Mrs. Fullerton of the Embassy has secured for us this invitation to the reception that the Prime Minister of Japan gives to the Emperor this afternoon at the Prime Minister’s official residence.”
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “There’ll be a dreadful crush there,” replied Dave, with a secret sinking at heart.
the act of retaining something
From this reading “Isn’t this delightful?” cried Belle, holding up a card that she had received in the mail that morning.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Of course I want to go,” Dave returned bravely.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Of course, if you don’t care to go—” began Belle considerately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Isn’t this delightful?” cried Belle, holding up a card that she had received in the mail that morning.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading “Mrs. Fullerton of the Embassy has secured for us this invitation to the reception that the Prime Minister of Japan gives to the Emperor this afternoon at the Prime Minister’s official residence.”
Isn't
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From this reading “Isn’t this delightful?” cried Belle, holding up a card that she had received in the mail that morning.
JapannounUS /dʒəˈpæn/
a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean
From this reading “Mrs. Fullerton of the Embassy has secured for us this invitation to the reception that the Prime Minister of Japan gives to the Emperor this afternoon at the Prime Minister’s official residence.”
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading “Isn’t this delightful?” cried Belle, holding up a card that she had received in the mail that morning.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading “Mrs. Fullerton of the Embassy has secured for us this invitation to the reception that the Prime Minister of Japan gives to the Emperor this afternoon at the Prime Minister’s official residence.”
Minister'snounUS /ˈmɪnɪstərz/
possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading “Mrs. Fullerton of the Embassy has secured for us this invitation to the reception that the Prime Minister of Japan gives to the Emperor this afternoon at the Prime Minister’s official residence.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “Isn’t this delightful?” cried Belle, holding up a card that she had received in the mail that morning.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Mrs. Fullerton of the Embassy has secured for us this invitation to the reception that the Prime Minister of Japan gives to the Emperor this afternoon at the Prime Minister’s official residence.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Mrs. Fullerton of the Embassy has secured for us this invitation to the reception that the Prime Minister of Japan gives to the Emperor this afternoon at the Prime Minister’s official residence.”
having official authority or sanction
From this reading “Mrs. Fullerton of the Embassy has secured for us this invitation to the reception that the Prime Minister of Japan gives to the Emperor this afternoon at the Prime Minister’s official residence.”
PrimeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading “Mrs. Fullerton of the Embassy has secured for us this invitation to the reception that the Prime Minister of Japan gives to the Emperor this afternoon at the Prime Minister’s official residence.”
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading “Isn’t this delightful?” cried Belle, holding up a card that she had received in the mail that morning.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading “Mrs. Fullerton of the Embassy has secured for us this invitation to the reception that the Prime Minister of Japan gives to the Emperor this afternoon at the Prime Minister’s official residence.”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “There’ll be a dreadful crush there,” replied Dave, with a secret sinking at heart.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading “Mrs. Fullerton of the Embassy has secured for us this invitation to the reception that the Prime Minister of Japan gives to the Emperor this afternoon at the Prime Minister’s official residence.”
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Of course I want to go,” Dave returned bravely.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “There’ll be a dreadful crush there,” replied Dave, with a secret sinking at heart.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading “Mrs. Fullerton of the Embassy has secured for us this invitation to the reception that the Prime Minister of Japan gives to the Emperor this afternoon at the Prime Minister’s official residence.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Isn’t this delightful?” cried Belle, holding up a card that she had received in the mail that morning.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading “There’ll be a dreadful crush there,” replied Dave, with a secret sinking at heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Isn’t this delightful?” cried Belle, holding up a card that she had received in the mail that morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Isn’t this delightful?” cried Belle, holding up a card that she had received in the mail that morning.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There’ll be a dreadful crush there,” replied Dave, with a secret sinking at heart.
There'll
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From this reading “There’ll be a dreadful crush there,” replied Dave, with a secret sinking at heart.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Isn’t this delightful?” cried Belle, holding up a card that she had received in the mail that morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Mrs. Fullerton of the Embassy has secured for us this invitation to the reception that the Prime Minister of Japan gives to the Emperor this afternoon at the Prime Minister’s official residence.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Isn’t this delightful?” cried Belle, holding up a card that she had received in the mail that morning.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Mrs. Fullerton of the Embassy has secured for us this invitation to the reception that the Prime Minister of Japan gives to the Emperor this afternoon at the Prime Minister’s official residence.”
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Of course I want to go,” Dave returned bravely.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “There’ll be a dreadful crush there,” replied Dave, with a secret sinking at heart.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Of course, if you don’t care to go—” began Belle considerately.
