used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading They were, as Dick's mother said, in a state of absolute content at being together again.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all, they did not go north with the Warners.
anew
From this reading They were, as Dick's mother said, in a state of absolute content at being together again.
(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 After all, they did not go north with the Warners.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were, as Dick's mother said, in a state of absolute content at being together again.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They were, as Dick's mother said, in a state of absolute content at being together again.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading They were, as Dick's mother said, in a state of absolute content at being together again.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading They were, as Dick's mother said, in a state of absolute content at being together again.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading After all, they did not go north with the Warners.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After all, they did not go north with the Warners.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
housewifelyadjective
related or suited to a housewife
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were, as Dick's mother said, in a state of absolute content at being together again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE JOURNEY NORTH.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
Lester's
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From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
Lesters
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From this reading The plan suited the Lesters very well.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading They were, as Dick's mother said, in a state of absolute content at being together again.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE JOURNEY NORTH.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After all, they did not go north with the Warners.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were, as Dick's mother said, in a state of absolute content at being together again.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The plan suited the Lesters very well.
like better; value more highly
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading They were, as Dick's mother said, in a state of absolute content at being together again.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
staffedverbUS /stæft/
past form of “staff” — provide with staff
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading They were, as Dick's mother said, in a state of absolute content at being together again.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The plan suited the Lesters very well.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JOURNEY NORTH.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After all, they did not go north with the Warners.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They were, as Dick's mother said, in a state of absolute content at being together again.
precisely as stated
From this reading The plan suited the Lesters very well.
Warner'snounUS /ˈwɔːrnərz/
possessive form of “warner” — United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
WarnersnounUS /ˈwɔːrnərz/
plural of “warner” — United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)
From this reading After all, they did not go north with the Warners.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The plan suited the Lesters very well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were, as Dick's mother said, in a state of absolute content at being together again.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After all, they did not go north with the Warners.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. Lester's housewifely soul realised that am woman who had been away for six weeks from a home principally staffed with black servants would prefer to be without guests for at least a few days after her return, and accordingly it was arranged that they should follow Mr. Warner's party within the week.
