used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a pleasant, happy party that gathered round the breakfast table at Crag Cottage the next morning, and a bountiful and excellent meal which they found spread before them.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Mrs. Elsie Leland--acting mistress of the house for the present--was highly pleased with the new arrangements planned for the double wedding.
allottedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːtɪd/
given as a task
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a pleasant, happy party that gathered round the breakfast table at Crag Cottage the next morning, and a bountiful and excellent meal which they found spread before them.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Mrs. Elsie Leland--acting mistress of the house for the present--was highly pleased with the new arrangements planned for the double wedding.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a pleasant, happy party that gathered round the breakfast table at Crag Cottage the next morning, and a bountiful and excellent meal which they found spread before them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Chester, do you expect your brother and sisters to be here?"
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was a pleasant, happy party that gathered round the breakfast table at Crag Cottage the next morning, and a bountiful and excellent meal which they found spread before them.
bountifuladjectiveUS /ˈbaʊntɪfəl/
given or giving freely
From this reading It was a pleasant, happy party that gathered round the breakfast table at Crag Cottage the next morning, and a bountiful and excellent meal which they found spread before them.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading It was a pleasant, happy party that gathered round the breakfast table at Crag Cottage the next morning, and a bountiful and excellent meal which they found spread before them.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Chester, do you expect your brother and sisters to be here?"
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading "Chester, do you expect your brother and sisters to be here?"
a small house with a single story
From this reading It was a pleasant, happy party that gathered round the breakfast table at Crag Cottage the next morning, and a bountiful and excellent meal which they found spread before them.
CragnounUS /kræɡ/
a steep rugged rock or cliff
From this reading It was a pleasant, happy party that gathered round the breakfast table at Crag Cottage the next morning, and a bountiful and excellent meal which they found spread before them.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "I dare say not," said her husband.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Chester, do you expect your brother and sisters to be here?"
increase twofold
From this reading Mrs. Elsie Leland--acting mistress of the house for the present--was highly pleased with the new arrangements planned for the double wedding.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
Elsie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Elsie Leland--acting mistress of the house for the present--was highly pleased with the new arrangements planned for the double wedding.
divisible by two
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading It was a pleasant, happy party that gathered round the breakfast table at Crag Cottage the next morning, and a bountiful and excellent meal which they found spread before them.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "Chester, do you expect your brother and sisters to be here?"
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
extensionnounUS /ɪkˈstenʃən/
a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Elsie Leland--acting mistress of the house for the present--was highly pleased with the new arrangements planned for the double wedding.
set up or found
From this reading It was a pleasant, happy party that gathered round the breakfast table at Crag Cottage the next morning, and a bountiful and excellent meal which they found spread before them.
brought together in one place
From this reading It was a pleasant, happy party that gathered round the breakfast table at Crag Cottage the next morning, and a bountiful and excellent meal which they found spread before them.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It was a pleasant, happy party that gathered round the breakfast table at Crag Cottage the next morning, and a bountiful and excellent meal which they found spread before them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I dare say not," said her husband.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Chester, do you expect your brother and sisters to be here?"
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Mrs. Elsie Leland--acting mistress of the house for the present--was highly pleased with the new arrangements planned for the double wedding.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mrs. Elsie Leland--acting mistress of the house for the present--was highly pleased with the new arrangements planned for the double wedding.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "I dare say not," said her husband.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a pleasant, happy party that gathered round the breakfast table at Crag Cottage the next morning, and a bountiful and excellent meal which they found spread before them.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
Leland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Elsie Leland--acting mistress of the house for the present--was highly pleased with the new arrangements planned for the double wedding.
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 "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
engage in
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading It was a pleasant, happy party that gathered round the breakfast table at Crag Cottage the next morning, and a bountiful and excellent meal which they found spread before them.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Mrs. Elsie Leland--acting mistress of the house for the present--was highly pleased with the new arrangements planned for the double wedding.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a pleasant, happy party that gathered round the breakfast table at Crag Cottage the next morning, and a bountiful and excellent meal which they found spread before them.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Elsie Leland--acting mistress of the house for the present--was highly pleased with the new arrangements planned for the double wedding.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mrs. Elsie Leland--acting mistress of the house for the present--was highly pleased with the new arrangements planned for the double wedding.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was a pleasant, happy party that gathered round the breakfast table at Crag Cottage the next morning, and a bountiful and excellent meal which they found spread before them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I dare say not," said her husband.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Elsie Leland--acting mistress of the house for the present--was highly pleased with the new arrangements planned for the double wedding.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was a pleasant, happy party that gathered round the breakfast table at Crag Cottage the next morning, and a bountiful and excellent meal which they found spread before them.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading Mrs. Elsie Leland--acting mistress of the house for the present--was highly pleased with the new arrangements planned for the double wedding.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It was a pleasant, happy party that gathered round the breakfast table at Crag Cottage the next morning, and a bountiful and excellent meal which they found spread before them.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Mrs. Elsie Leland--acting mistress of the house for the present--was highly pleased with the new arrangements planned for the double wedding.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mrs. Elsie Leland--acting mistress of the house for the present--was highly pleased with the new arrangements planned for the double wedding.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It was a pleasant, happy party that gathered round the breakfast table at Crag Cottage the next morning, and a bountiful and excellent meal which they found spread before them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
express in words
From this reading "I dare say not," said her husband.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "Chester, do you expect your brother and sisters to be here?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading It was a pleasant, happy party that gathered round the breakfast table at Crag Cottage the next morning, and a bountiful and excellent meal which they found spread before them.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading It was a pleasant, happy party that gathered round the breakfast table at Crag Cottage the next morning, and a bountiful and excellent meal which they found spread before them.
carry out
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a pleasant, happy party that gathered round the breakfast table at Crag Cottage the next morning, and a bountiful and excellent meal which they found spread before them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a pleasant, happy party that gathered round the breakfast table at Crag Cottage the next morning, and a bountiful and excellent meal which they found spread before them.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was a pleasant, happy party that gathered round the breakfast table at Crag Cottage the next morning, and a bountiful and excellent meal which they found spread before them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a pleasant, happy party that gathered round the breakfast table at Crag Cottage the next morning, and a bountiful and excellent meal which they found spread before them.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a pleasant, happy party that gathered round the breakfast table at Crag Cottage the next morning, and a bountiful and excellent meal which they found spread before them.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Mrs. Elsie Leland--acting mistress of the house for the present--was highly pleased with the new arrangements planned for the double wedding.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a pleasant, happy party that gathered round the breakfast table at Crag Cottage the next morning, and a bountiful and excellent meal which they found spread before them.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Elsie Leland--acting mistress of the house for the present--was highly pleased with the new arrangements planned for the double wedding.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "The extension of the time allotted for the preparations would make it much easier to carry them out," she said, "while invited guests would have more time for the carrying out of theirs; though I doubt if many of them would think it paid to take so long and expensive a journey even to see that interesting sight--a double wedding."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Chester, do you expect your brother and sisters to be here?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Chester, do you expect your brother and sisters to be here?"
