used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To the isolated family in the Wilderness Manor the sight of a stranger was a rare event, and the entertainment of a guest an unprecedented one.
acceptancenounUS /ækˈseptəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading So Ronald Bruce’s frank acceptance of their cordial invitation to stay to supper and spend the night threw every member of the household into a flutter of excitement.
(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 Welcome he is in hut and hall, To maids and matrons, men and all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To the isolated family in the Wilderness Manor the sight of a stranger was a rare event, and the entertainment of a guest an unprecedented one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Welcome he is in hut and hall, To maids and matrons, men and all.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Susan Palmer, signing to Em. to keep her seat and entertain her visitor, arose and withdrew into the house.
Bruce'snounUS /ˈbruːsəz/
possessive form of “bruce” — Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading So Ronald Bruce’s frank acceptance of their cordial invitation to stay to supper and spend the night threw every member of the household into a flutter of excitement.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading So Ronald Bruce’s frank acceptance of their cordial invitation to stay to supper and spend the night threw every member of the household into a flutter of excitement.
a quad with a square body
From this reading Susan Palmer, signing to Em. to keep her seat and entertain her visitor, arose and withdrew into the house.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading Susan Palmer, signing to Em. to keep her seat and entertain her visitor, arose and withdrew into the house.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading To the isolated family in the Wilderness Manor the sight of a stranger was a rare event, and the entertainment of a guest an unprecedented one.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading To the isolated family in the Wilderness Manor the sight of a stranger was a rare event, and the entertainment of a guest an unprecedented one.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading So Ronald Bruce’s frank acceptance of their cordial invitation to stay to supper and spend the night threw every member of the household into a flutter of excitement.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading So Ronald Bruce’s frank acceptance of their cordial invitation to stay to supper and spend the night threw every member of the household into a flutter of excitement.
a social unit living together
From this reading To the isolated family in the Wilderness Manor the sight of a stranger was a rare event, and the entertainment of a guest an unprecedented one.
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading So Ronald Bruce’s frank acceptance of their cordial invitation to stay to supper and spend the night threw every member of the household into a flutter of excitement.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading So Ronald Bruce’s frank acceptance of their cordial invitation to stay to supper and spend the night threw every member of the household into a flutter of excitement.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading To the isolated family in the Wilderness Manor the sight of a stranger was a rare event, and the entertainment of a guest an unprecedented one.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Welcome he is in hut and hall, To maids and matrons, men and all.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Welcome he is in hut and hall, To maids and matrons, men and all.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Susan Palmer, signing to Em. to keep her seat and entertain her visitor, arose and withdrew into the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Susan Palmer, signing to Em. to keep her seat and entertain her visitor, arose and withdrew into the house.
a social unit living together
From this reading So Ronald Bruce’s frank acceptance of their cordial invitation to stay to supper and spend the night threw every member of the household into a flutter of excitement.
temporary military shelter
From this reading Welcome he is in hut and hall, To maids and matrons, men and all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Welcome he is in hut and hall, To maids and matrons, men and all.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So Ronald Bruce’s frank acceptance of their cordial invitation to stay to supper and spend the night threw every member of the household into a flutter of excitement.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading So Ronald Bruce’s frank acceptance of their cordial invitation to stay to supper and spend the night threw every member of the household into a flutter of excitement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Welcome he is in hut and hall, To maids and matrons, men and all.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading To the isolated family in the Wilderness Manor the sight of a stranger was a rare event, and the entertainment of a guest an unprecedented one.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Susan Palmer, signing to Em. to keep her seat and entertain her visitor, arose and withdrew into the house.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading Welcome he is in hut and hall, To maids and matrons, men and all.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading To the isolated family in the Wilderness Manor the sight of a stranger was a rare event, and the entertainment of a guest an unprecedented one.
matronsnounUS /ˈmeɪtrənz/
plural of “matron” — a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading Welcome he is in hut and hall, To maids and matrons, men and all.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading So Ronald Bruce’s frank acceptance of their cordial invitation to stay to supper and spend the night threw every member of the household into a flutter of excitement.
the force of workers available
From this reading Welcome he is in hut and hall, To maids and matrons, men and all.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading So Ronald Bruce’s frank acceptance of their cordial invitation to stay to supper and spend the night threw every member of the household into a flutter of excitement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To the isolated family in the Wilderness Manor the sight of a stranger was a rare event, and the entertainment of a guest an unprecedented one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To the isolated family in the Wilderness Manor the sight of a stranger was a rare event, and the entertainment of a guest an unprecedented one.
PalmernounUS /ˈpɑːmər/
United States golfer (born in 1929)
From this reading Susan Palmer, signing to Em. to keep her seat and entertain her visitor, arose and withdrew into the house.
PRAED
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From this reading PRAED.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading To the isolated family in the Wilderness Manor the sight of a stranger was a rare event, and the entertainment of a guest an unprecedented one.
Ronald
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From this reading So Ronald Bruce’s frank acceptance of their cordial invitation to stay to supper and spend the night threw every member of the household into a flutter of excitement.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Susan Palmer, signing to Em. to keep her seat and entertain her visitor, arose and withdrew into the house.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading To the isolated family in the Wilderness Manor the sight of a stranger was a rare event, and the entertainment of a guest an unprecedented one.
signingnounUS /ˈsaɪnɪŋ/
language expressed by visible hand gestures
From this reading Susan Palmer, signing to Em. to keep her seat and entertain her visitor, arose and withdrew into the house.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Ronald Bruce’s frank acceptance of their cordial invitation to stay to supper and spend the night threw every member of the household into a flutter of excitement.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading So Ronald Bruce’s frank acceptance of their cordial invitation to stay to supper and spend the night threw every member of the household into a flutter of excitement.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading So Ronald Bruce’s frank acceptance of their cordial invitation to stay to supper and spend the night threw every member of the household into a flutter of excitement.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading To the isolated family in the Wilderness Manor the sight of a stranger was a rare event, and the entertainment of a guest an unprecedented one.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading So Ronald Bruce’s frank acceptance of their cordial invitation to stay to supper and spend the night threw every member of the household into a flutter of excitement.
Susan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Susan Palmer, signing to Em. to keep her seat and entertain her visitor, arose and withdrew into the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To the isolated family in the Wilderness Manor the sight of a stranger was a rare event, and the entertainment of a guest an unprecedented one.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So Ronald Bruce’s frank acceptance of their cordial invitation to stay to supper and spend the night threw every member of the household into a flutter of excitement.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading So Ronald Bruce’s frank acceptance of their cordial invitation to stay to supper and spend the night threw every member of the household into a flutter of excitement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Welcome he is in hut and hall, To maids and matrons, men and all.
unprecedentedadjectiveUS /ənˈpresɪdentɪd/
having no precedent; novel
From this reading To the isolated family in the Wilderness Manor the sight of a stranger was a rare event, and the entertainment of a guest an unprecedented one.
someone who visits
From this reading Susan Palmer, signing to Em. to keep her seat and entertain her visitor, arose and withdrew into the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To the isolated family in the Wilderness Manor the sight of a stranger was a rare event, and the entertainment of a guest an unprecedented one.
accept gladly
From this reading Welcome he is in hut and hall, To maids and matrons, men and all.
WildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading To the isolated family in the Wilderness Manor the sight of a stranger was a rare event, and the entertainment of a guest an unprecedented one.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Susan Palmer, signing to Em. to keep her seat and entertain her visitor, arose and withdrew into the house.
