used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have had such a delightful invitation for the first week in August."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was built on a large scale, and her foot was of no Cinderella-like proportions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Lady Maria Bayne has been kind enough to invite me to Mallowe Court," explained Emily, smiling down at the cheap slipper Jane was putting on her large, well-shaped foot.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading I have had such a delightful invitation for the first week in August."
Bayne
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From this reading "Lady Maria Bayne has been kind enough to invite me to Mallowe Court," explained Emily, smiling down at the cheap slipper Jane was putting on her large, well-shaped foot.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Lady Maria Bayne has been kind enough to invite me to Mallowe Court," explained Emily, smiling down at the cheap slipper Jane was putting on her large, well-shaped foot.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading She was built on a large scale, and her foot was of no Cinderella-like proportions.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading "Lady Maria Bayne has been kind enough to invite me to Mallowe Court," explained Emily, smiling down at the cheap slipper Jane was putting on her large, well-shaped foot.
Cinderella-like
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From this reading She was built on a large scale, and her foot was of no Cinderella-like proportions.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading "Lady Maria Bayne has been kind enough to invite me to Mallowe Court," explained Emily, smiling down at the cheap slipper Jane was putting on her large, well-shaped foot.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading I have had such a delightful invitation for the first week in August."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Lady Maria Bayne has been kind enough to invite me to Mallowe Court," explained Emily, smiling down at the cheap slipper Jane was putting on her large, well-shaped foot.
Emily
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From this reading "Lady Maria Bayne has been kind enough to invite me to Mallowe Court," explained Emily, smiling down at the cheap slipper Jane was putting on her large, well-shaped foot.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "I'm sure you'll enjoy it, miss," said Jane.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Lady Maria Bayne has been kind enough to invite me to Mallowe Court," explained Emily, smiling down at the cheap slipper Jane was putting on her large, well-shaped foot.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Lady Maria Bayne has been kind enough to invite me to Mallowe Court," explained Emily, smiling down at the cheap slipper Jane was putting on her large, well-shaped foot.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I have had such a delightful invitation for the first week in August."
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "Lady Maria Bayne has been kind enough to invite me to Mallowe Court," explained Emily, smiling down at the cheap slipper Jane was putting on her large, well-shaped foot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have had such a delightful invitation for the first week in August."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I have had such a delightful invitation for the first week in August."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Lady Maria Bayne has been kind enough to invite me to Mallowe Court," explained Emily, smiling down at the cheap slipper Jane was putting on her large, well-shaped foot.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have had such a delightful invitation for the first week in August."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Lady Maria Bayne has been kind enough to invite me to Mallowe Court," explained Emily, smiling down at the cheap slipper Jane was putting on her large, well-shaped foot.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading "It's so hot in August."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have had such a delightful invitation for the first week in August."
I'm
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From this reading "I'm sure you'll enjoy it, miss," said Jane.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have had such a delightful invitation for the first week in August."
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading I have had such a delightful invitation for the first week in August."
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading "Lady Maria Bayne has been kind enough to invite me to Mallowe Court," explained Emily, smiling down at the cheap slipper Jane was putting on her large, well-shaped foot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I'm sure you'll enjoy it, miss," said Jane.
It's
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From this reading "It's so hot in August."
Jane
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From this reading "I'm sure you'll enjoy it, miss," said Jane.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Lady Maria Bayne has been kind enough to invite me to Mallowe Court," explained Emily, smiling down at the cheap slipper Jane was putting on her large, well-shaped foot.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Lady Maria Bayne has been kind enough to invite me to Mallowe Court," explained Emily, smiling down at the cheap slipper Jane was putting on her large, well-shaped foot.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Lady Maria Bayne has been kind enough to invite me to Mallowe Court," explained Emily, smiling down at the cheap slipper Jane was putting on her large, well-shaped foot.
Mallowe
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From this reading "Lady Maria Bayne has been kind enough to invite me to Mallowe Court," explained Emily, smiling down at the cheap slipper Jane was putting on her large, well-shaped foot.
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading "Lady Maria Bayne has been kind enough to invite me to Mallowe Court," explained Emily, smiling down at the cheap slipper Jane was putting on her large, well-shaped foot.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Lady Maria Bayne has been kind enough to invite me to Mallowe Court," explained Emily, smiling down at the cheap slipper Jane was putting on her large, well-shaped foot.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I'm sure you'll enjoy it, miss," said Jane.
not any; not one
From this reading She was built on a large scale, and her foot was of no Cinderella-like proportions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was built on a large scale, and her foot was of no Cinderella-like proportions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Lady Maria Bayne has been kind enough to invite me to Mallowe Court," explained Emily, smiling down at the cheap slipper Jane was putting on her large, well-shaped foot.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading She was built on a large scale, and her foot was of no Cinderella-like proportions.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading "Lady Maria Bayne has been kind enough to invite me to Mallowe Court," explained Emily, smiling down at the cheap slipper Jane was putting on her large, well-shaped foot.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm sure you'll enjoy it, miss," said Jane.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading She was built on a large scale, and her foot was of no Cinderella-like proportions.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was built on a large scale, and her foot was of no Cinderella-like proportions.
slippernounUS /ˈslɪpər/
low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading "Lady Maria Bayne has been kind enough to invite me to Mallowe Court," explained Emily, smiling down at the cheap slipper Jane was putting on her large, well-shaped foot.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Lady Maria Bayne has been kind enough to invite me to Mallowe Court," explained Emily, smiling down at the cheap slipper Jane was putting on her large, well-shaped foot.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It's so hot in August."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I have had such a delightful invitation for the first week in August."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I'm sure you'll enjoy it, miss," said Jane.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have had such a delightful invitation for the first week in August."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Lady Maria Bayne has been kind enough to invite me to Mallowe Court," explained Emily, smiling down at the cheap slipper Jane was putting on her large, well-shaped foot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Lady Maria Bayne has been kind enough to invite me to Mallowe Court," explained Emily, smiling down at the cheap slipper Jane was putting on her large, well-shaped foot.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I have had such a delightful invitation for the first week in August."
well-shaped
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From this reading "Lady Maria Bayne has been kind enough to invite me to Mallowe Court," explained Emily, smiling down at the cheap slipper Jane was putting on her large, well-shaped foot.
you'll
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From this reading "I'm sure you'll enjoy it, miss," said Jane.
