afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Evelyn wondered what these might be, and Owen said-- "The most celebrated singers are glad to sing at Lady Duckle's afternoons; no reputation is considered complete till it has received her sanction."
(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 And this early mistake she seemed to consider as sufficient explanation for all subsequent misfortunes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And this early mistake she seemed to consider as sufficient explanation for all subsequent misfortunes.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Evelyn wondered what these might be, and Owen said-- "The most celebrated singers are glad to sing at Lady Duckle's afternoons; no reputation is considered complete till it has received her sanction."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And this early mistake she seemed to consider as sufficient explanation for all subsequent misfortunes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Evelyn wondered what these might be, and Owen said-- "The most celebrated singers are glad to sing at Lady Duckle's afternoons; no reputation is considered complete till it has received her sanction."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Evelyn wondered what these might be, and Owen said-- "The most celebrated singers are glad to sing at Lady Duckle's afternoons; no reputation is considered complete till it has received her sanction."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "That is going too far, Owen; but it is true that nearly all the great singers have been heard at my house."
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Owen begged Evelyn to get ready for dinner, and as she stood waiting for the lift, she saw him resume confidential conversation with Lady Duckle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But instead of going on the stage, I married Lord Duckle."
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Evelyn wondered what these might be, and Owen said-- "The most celebrated singers are glad to sing at Lady Duckle's afternoons; no reputation is considered complete till it has received her sanction."
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Evelyn wondered what these might be, and Owen said-- "The most celebrated singers are glad to sing at Lady Duckle's afternoons; no reputation is considered complete till it has received her sanction."
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading Owen begged Evelyn to get ready for dinner, and as she stood waiting for the lift, she saw him resume confidential conversation with Lady Duckle.
deem to be
From this reading And this early mistake she seemed to consider as sufficient explanation for all subsequent misfortunes.
carefully weighed
From this reading Evelyn wondered what these might be, and Owen said-- "The most celebrated singers are glad to sing at Lady Duckle's afternoons; no reputation is considered complete till it has received her sanction."
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Owen begged Evelyn to get ready for dinner, and as she stood waiting for the lift, she saw him resume confidential conversation with Lady Duckle.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Owen begged Evelyn to get ready for dinner, and as she stood waiting for the lift, she saw him resume confidential conversation with Lady Duckle.
Duckle
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From this reading "But instead of going on the stage, I married Lord Duckle."
Duckle's
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From this reading Evelyn wondered what these might be, and Owen said-- "The most celebrated singers are glad to sing at Lady Duckle's afternoons; no reputation is considered complete till it has received her sanction."
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading And this early mistake she seemed to consider as sufficient explanation for all subsequent misfortunes.
Evelyn
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From this reading Evelyn wondered what these might be, and Owen said-- "The most celebrated singers are glad to sing at Lady Duckle's afternoons; no reputation is considered complete till it has received her sanction."
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading And this early mistake she seemed to consider as sufficient explanation for all subsequent misfortunes.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "That is going too far, Owen; but it is true that nearly all the great singers have been heard at my house."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And this early mistake she seemed to consider as sufficient explanation for all subsequent misfortunes.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Owen begged Evelyn to get ready for dinner, and as she stood waiting for the lift, she saw him resume confidential conversation with Lady Duckle.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Evelyn wondered what these might be, and Owen said-- "The most celebrated singers are glad to sing at Lady Duckle's afternoons; no reputation is considered complete till it has received her sanction."
the act of departing
From this reading "But instead of going on the stage, I married Lord Duckle."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "That is going too far, Owen; but it is true that nearly all the great singers have been heard at my house."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Evelyn wondered what these might be, and Owen said-- "The most celebrated singers are glad to sing at Lady Duckle's afternoons; no reputation is considered complete till it has received her sanction."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "That is going too far, Owen; but it is true that nearly all the great singers have been heard at my house."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "That is going too far, Owen; but it is true that nearly all the great singers have been heard at my house."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Evelyn wondered what these might be, and Owen said-- "The most celebrated singers are glad to sing at Lady Duckle's afternoons; no reputation is considered complete till it has received her sanction."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Owen begged Evelyn to get ready for dinner, and as she stood waiting for the lift, she saw him resume confidential conversation with Lady Duckle.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "That is going too far, Owen; but it is true that nearly all the great singers have been heard at my house."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But instead of going on the stage, I married Lord Duckle."
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading "But instead of going on the stage, I married Lord Duckle."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Evelyn wondered what these might be, and Owen said-- "The most celebrated singers are glad to sing at Lady Duckle's afternoons; no reputation is considered complete till it has received her sanction."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Evelyn wondered what these might be, and Owen said-- "The most celebrated singers are glad to sing at Lady Duckle's afternoons; no reputation is considered complete till it has received her sanction."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Evelyn wondered what these might be, and Owen said-- "The most celebrated singers are glad to sing at Lady Duckle's afternoons; no reputation is considered complete till it has received her sanction."
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Owen begged Evelyn to get ready for dinner, and as she stood waiting for the lift, she saw him resume confidential conversation with Lady Duckle.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "But instead of going on the stage, I married Lord Duckle."
joined in matrimony
From this reading "But instead of going on the stage, I married Lord Duckle."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Evelyn wondered what these might be, and Owen said-- "The most celebrated singers are glad to sing at Lady Duckle's afternoons; no reputation is considered complete till it has received her sanction."
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading And this early mistake she seemed to consider as sufficient explanation for all subsequent misfortunes.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading And this early mistake she seemed to consider as sufficient explanation for all subsequent misfortunes.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Evelyn wondered what these might be, and Owen said-- "The most celebrated singers are glad to sing at Lady Duckle's afternoons; no reputation is considered complete till it has received her sanction."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "That is going too far, Owen; but it is true that nearly all the great singers have been heard at my house."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "That is going too far, Owen; but it is true that nearly all the great singers have been heard at my house."
not any; not one
From this reading Evelyn wondered what these might be, and Owen said-- "The most celebrated singers are glad to sing at Lady Duckle's afternoons; no reputation is considered complete till it has received her sanction."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "But instead of going on the stage, I married Lord Duckle."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "But instead of going on the stage, I married Lord Duckle."
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading Evelyn wondered what these might be, and Owen said-- "The most celebrated singers are glad to sing at Lady Duckle's afternoons; no reputation is considered complete till it has received her sanction."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Owen begged Evelyn to get ready for dinner, and as she stood waiting for the lift, she saw him resume confidential conversation with Lady Duckle.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Evelyn wondered what these might be, and Owen said-- "The most celebrated singers are glad to sing at Lady Duckle's afternoons; no reputation is considered complete till it has received her sanction."
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Evelyn wondered what these might be, and Owen said-- "The most celebrated singers are glad to sing at Lady Duckle's afternoons; no reputation is considered complete till it has received her sanction."
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading Owen begged Evelyn to get ready for dinner, and as she stood waiting for the lift, she saw him resume confidential conversation with Lady Duckle.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Evelyn wondered what these might be, and Owen said-- "The most celebrated singers are glad to sing at Lady Duckle's afternoons; no reputation is considered complete till it has received her sanction."
sanctionnounUS /ˈsæŋkʃən/
formal and explicit approval
From this reading Evelyn wondered what these might be, and Owen said-- "The most celebrated singers are glad to sing at Lady Duckle's afternoons; no reputation is considered complete till it has received her sanction."
cut with a saw
From this reading Owen begged Evelyn to get ready for dinner, and as she stood waiting for the lift, she saw him resume confidential conversation with Lady Duckle.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And this early mistake she seemed to consider as sufficient explanation for all subsequent misfortunes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And this early mistake she seemed to consider as sufficient explanation for all subsequent misfortunes.
deliver by singing
From this reading Evelyn wondered what these might be, and Owen said-- "The most celebrated singers are glad to sing at Lady Duckle's afternoons; no reputation is considered complete till it has received her sanction."
singersnounUS /ˈsɪŋərz/
plural of “singer” — a person who sings
From this reading Evelyn wondered what these might be, and Owen said-- "The most celebrated singers are glad to sing at Lady Duckle's afternoons; no reputation is considered complete till it has received her sanction."
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading "But instead of going on the stage, I married Lord Duckle."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Owen begged Evelyn to get ready for dinner, and as she stood waiting for the lift, she saw him resume confidential conversation with Lady Duckle.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading And this early mistake she seemed to consider as sufficient explanation for all subsequent misfortunes.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading And this early mistake she seemed to consider as sufficient explanation for all subsequent misfortunes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That is going too far, Owen; but it is true that nearly all the great singers have been heard at my house."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But instead of going on the stage, I married Lord Duckle."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Evelyn wondered what these might be, and Owen said-- "The most celebrated singers are glad to sing at Lady Duckle's afternoons; no reputation is considered complete till it has received her sanction."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And this early mistake she seemed to consider as sufficient explanation for all subsequent misfortunes.
up to a particular time
From this reading Evelyn wondered what these might be, and Owen said-- "The most celebrated singers are glad to sing at Lady Duckle's afternoons; no reputation is considered complete till it has received her sanction."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And this early mistake she seemed to consider as sufficient explanation for all subsequent misfortunes.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "That is going too far, Owen; but it is true that nearly all the great singers have been heard at my house."
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "That is going too far, Owen; but it is true that nearly all the great singers have been heard at my house."
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Owen begged Evelyn to get ready for dinner, and as she stood waiting for the lift, she saw him resume confidential conversation with Lady Duckle.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Evelyn wondered what these might be, and Owen said-- "The most celebrated singers are glad to sing at Lady Duckle's afternoons; no reputation is considered complete till it has received her sanction."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Owen begged Evelyn to get ready for dinner, and as she stood waiting for the lift, she saw him resume confidential conversation with Lady Duckle.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Evelyn wondered what these might be, and Owen said-- "The most celebrated singers are glad to sing at Lady Duckle's afternoons; no reputation is considered complete till it has received her sanction."
