used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the natural order of things, there came two dinner parties, the first of which was given by Mrs. Ogilvie, and was a very elaborate business.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The acquaintance thus formed between the houses of Allonby and Gilston was followed by much and close intercourse.
Allonby
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From this reading The acquaintance thus formed between the houses of Allonby and Gilston was followed by much and close intercourse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The acquaintance thus formed between the houses of Allonby and Gilston was followed by much and close intercourse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The lady of Gilston began her preparations as soon as she returned from that first momentous call.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The lady of Gilston began her preparations as soon as she returned from that first momentous call.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The acquaintance thus formed between the houses of Allonby and Gilston was followed by much and close intercourse.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading In the natural order of things, there came two dinner parties, the first of which was given by Mrs. Ogilvie, and was a very elaborate business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Johnstones--three--no, but that will never do.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The acquaintance thus formed between the houses of Allonby and Gilston was followed by much and close intercourse.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The lady of Gilston began her preparations as soon as she returned from that first momentous call.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the natural order of things, there came two dinner parties, the first of which was given by Mrs. Ogilvie, and was a very elaborate business.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The acquaintance thus formed between the houses of Allonby and Gilston was followed by much and close intercourse.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading In the natural order of things, there came two dinner parties, the first of which was given by Mrs. Ogilvie, and was a very elaborate business.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Johnstones--three--no, but that will never do.
Effie
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From this reading She spent a long time going over the list of possible guests, making marks upon the sheet of paper on which Effie had written out the names.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading In the natural order of things, there came two dinner parties, the first of which was given by Mrs. Ogilvie, and was a very elaborate business.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the natural order of things, there came two dinner parties, the first of which was given by Mrs. Ogilvie, and was a very elaborate business.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The acquaintance thus formed between the houses of Allonby and Gilston was followed by much and close intercourse.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The acquaintance thus formed between the houses of Allonby and Gilston was followed by much and close intercourse.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The lady of Gilston began her preparations as soon as she returned from that first momentous call.
Gilston
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From this reading The acquaintance thus formed between the houses of Allonby and Gilston was followed by much and close intercourse.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading In the natural order of things, there came two dinner parties, the first of which was given by Mrs. Ogilvie, and was a very elaborate business.
the act of departing
From this reading She spent a long time going over the list of possible guests, making marks upon the sheet of paper on which Effie had written out the names.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading She spent a long time going over the list of possible guests, making marks upon the sheet of paper on which Effie had written out the names.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She spent a long time going over the list of possible guests, making marks upon the sheet of paper on which Effie had written out the names.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The lady of Gilston began her preparations as soon as she returned from that first momentous call.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The acquaintance thus formed between the houses of Allonby and Gilston was followed by much and close intercourse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the natural order of things, there came two dinner parties, the first of which was given by Mrs. Ogilvie, and was a very elaborate business.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading The acquaintance thus formed between the houses of Allonby and Gilston was followed by much and close intercourse.
Johnstones
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From this reading “Johnstones--three--no, but that will never do.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The lady of Gilston began her preparations as soon as she returned from that first momentous call.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading She spent a long time going over the list of possible guests, making marks upon the sheet of paper on which Effie had written out the names.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She spent a long time going over the list of possible guests, making marks upon the sheet of paper on which Effie had written out the names.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading She spent a long time going over the list of possible guests, making marks upon the sheet of paper on which Effie had written out the names.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading She spent a long time going over the list of possible guests, making marks upon the sheet of paper on which Effie had written out the names.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading The lady of Gilston began her preparations as soon as she returned from that first momentous call.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In the natural order of things, there came two dinner parties, the first of which was given by Mrs. Ogilvie, and was a very elaborate business.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The acquaintance thus formed between the houses of Allonby and Gilston was followed by much and close intercourse.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading She spent a long time going over the list of possible guests, making marks upon the sheet of paper on which Effie had written out the names.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading In the natural order of things, there came two dinner parties, the first of which was given by Mrs. Ogilvie, and was a very elaborate business.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Johnstones--three--no, but that will never do.
not any; not one
From this reading “Johnstones--three--no, but that will never do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The acquaintance thus formed between the houses of Allonby and Gilston was followed by much and close intercourse.
Ogilvie
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From this reading In the natural order of things, there came two dinner parties, the first of which was given by Mrs. Ogilvie, and was a very elaborate business.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She spent a long time going over the list of possible guests, making marks upon the sheet of paper on which Effie had written out the names.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In the natural order of things, there came two dinner parties, the first of which was given by Mrs. Ogilvie, and was a very elaborate business.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She spent a long time going over the list of possible guests, making marks upon the sheet of paper on which Effie had written out the names.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She spent a long time going over the list of possible guests, making marks upon the sheet of paper on which Effie had written out the names.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading She spent a long time going over the list of possible guests, making marks upon the sheet of paper on which Effie had written out the names.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading In the natural order of things, there came two dinner parties, the first of which was given by Mrs. Ogilvie, and was a very elaborate business.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She spent a long time going over the list of possible guests, making marks upon the sheet of paper on which Effie had written out the names.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The lady of Gilston began her preparations as soon as she returned from that first momentous call.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The lady of Gilston began her preparations as soon as she returned from that first momentous call.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The lady of Gilston began her preparations as soon as she returned from that first momentous call.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading She spent a long time going over the list of possible guests, making marks upon the sheet of paper on which Effie had written out the names.
in the near future
From this reading The lady of Gilston began her preparations as soon as she returned from that first momentous call.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading She spent a long time going over the list of possible guests, making marks upon the sheet of paper on which Effie had written out the names.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The lady of Gilston began her preparations as soon as she returned from that first momentous call.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The acquaintance thus formed between the houses of Allonby and Gilston was followed by much and close intercourse.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the natural order of things, there came two dinner parties, the first of which was given by Mrs. Ogilvie, and was a very elaborate business.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In the natural order of things, there came two dinner parties, the first of which was given by Mrs. Ogilvie, and was a very elaborate business.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “Johnstones--three--no, but that will never do.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The acquaintance thus formed between the houses of Allonby and Gilston was followed by much and close intercourse.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She spent a long time going over the list of possible guests, making marks upon the sheet of paper on which Effie had written out the names.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the natural order of things, there came two dinner parties, the first of which was given by Mrs. Ogilvie, and was a very elaborate business.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She spent a long time going over the list of possible guests, making marks upon the sheet of paper on which Effie had written out the names.
precisely as stated
From this reading In the natural order of things, there came two dinner parties, the first of which was given by Mrs. Ogilvie, and was a very elaborate business.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The acquaintance thus formed between the houses of Allonby and Gilston was followed by much and close intercourse.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the natural order of things, there came two dinner parties, the first of which was given by Mrs. Ogilvie, and was a very elaborate business.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Johnstones--three--no, but that will never do.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading She spent a long time going over the list of possible guests, making marks upon the sheet of paper on which Effie had written out the names.
