used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dinner that evening at the Manor was not a very brilliant affair.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Dinner that evening at the Manor was not a very brilliant affair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stafford did not appear, pleading that it was a Friday, and a strict fast for him.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Stafford did not appear, pleading that it was a Friday, and a strict fast for him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dinner that evening at the Manor was not a very brilliant affair.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Dinner that evening at the Manor was not a very brilliant affair.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Kate was distinctly out of temper, and treated the company in general, and Eugene in particular, with frigidity.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Everybody felt that the situation was somewhat strained, and in consequence the pleasant flow of personal talk that marks parties of friends was dried up at its source.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Stafford did not appear, pleading that it was a Friday, and a strict fast for him.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Dinner that evening at the Manor was not a very brilliant affair.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Kate was distinctly out of temper, and treated the company in general, and Eugene in particular, with frigidity.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading Everybody felt that the situation was somewhat strained, and in consequence the pleasant flow of personal talk that marks parties of friends was dried up at its source.
EugenenounUS /juːˈdʒiːn/
Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)
From this reading Kate was distinctly out of temper, and treated the company in general, and Eugene in particular, with frigidity.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Dinner that evening at the Manor was not a very brilliant affair.
every person
From this reading Everybody felt that the situation was somewhat strained, and in consequence the pleasant flow of personal talk that marks parties of friends was dried up at its source.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Stafford did not appear, pleading that it was a Friday, and a strict fast for him.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Father Stafford Keeps Vigil.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Everybody felt that the situation was somewhat strained, and in consequence the pleasant flow of personal talk that marks parties of friends was dried up at its source.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Everybody felt that the situation was somewhat strained, and in consequence the pleasant flow of personal talk that marks parties of friends was dried up at its source.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Stafford did not appear, pleading that it was a Friday, and a strict fast for him.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading Stafford did not appear, pleading that it was a Friday, and a strict fast for him.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Everybody felt that the situation was somewhat strained, and in consequence the pleasant flow of personal talk that marks parties of friends was dried up at its source.
frigiditynoun
sexual unresponsiveness (especially of women) and inability to achieve orgasm during intercourse
From this reading Kate was distinctly out of temper, and treated the company in general, and Eugene in particular, with frigidity.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Kate was distinctly out of temper, and treated the company in general, and Eugene in particular, with frigidity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Stafford did not appear, pleading that it was a Friday, and a strict fast for him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Kate was distinctly out of temper, and treated the company in general, and Eugene in particular, with frigidity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Stafford did not appear, pleading that it was a Friday, and a strict fast for him.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Everybody felt that the situation was somewhat strained, and in consequence the pleasant flow of personal talk that marks parties of friends was dried up at its source.
Kate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kate was distinctly out of temper, and treated the company in general, and Eugene in particular, with frigidity.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading Father Stafford Keeps Vigil.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading Dinner that evening at the Manor was not a very brilliant affair.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading Everybody felt that the situation was somewhat strained, and in consequence the pleasant flow of personal talk that marks parties of friends was dried up at its source.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dinner that evening at the Manor was not a very brilliant affair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Kate was distinctly out of temper, and treated the company in general, and Eugene in particular, with frigidity.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Kate was distinctly out of temper, and treated the company in general, and Eugene in particular, with frigidity.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Kate was distinctly out of temper, and treated the company in general, and Eugene in particular, with frigidity.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Everybody felt that the situation was somewhat strained, and in consequence the pleasant flow of personal talk that marks parties of friends was dried up at its source.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Everybody felt that the situation was somewhat strained, and in consequence the pleasant flow of personal talk that marks parties of friends was dried up at its source.
pleadingnounUS /ˈpliːdɪŋ/
(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
From this reading Stafford did not appear, pleading that it was a Friday, and a strict fast for him.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Everybody felt that the situation was somewhat strained, and in consequence the pleasant flow of personal talk that marks parties of friends was dried up at its source.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Everybody felt that the situation was somewhat strained, and in consequence the pleasant flow of personal talk that marks parties of friends was dried up at its source.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Everybody felt that the situation was somewhat strained, and in consequence the pleasant flow of personal talk that marks parties of friends was dried up at its source.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Everybody felt that the situation was somewhat strained, and in consequence the pleasant flow of personal talk that marks parties of friends was dried up at its source.
Stafford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Father Stafford Keeps Vigil.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading Everybody felt that the situation was somewhat strained, and in consequence the pleasant flow of personal talk that marks parties of friends was dried up at its source.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading Stafford did not appear, pleading that it was a Friday, and a strict fast for him.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Everybody felt that the situation was somewhat strained, and in consequence the pleasant flow of personal talk that marks parties of friends was dried up at its source.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Kate was distinctly out of temper, and treated the company in general, and Eugene in particular, with frigidity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dinner that evening at the Manor was not a very brilliant affair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dinner that evening at the Manor was not a very brilliant affair.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Kate was distinctly out of temper, and treated the company in general, and Eugene in particular, with frigidity.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Everybody felt that the situation was somewhat strained, and in consequence the pleasant flow of personal talk that marks parties of friends was dried up at its source.
precisely as stated
From this reading Dinner that evening at the Manor was not a very brilliant affair.
VigilnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəl/
a period of sleeplessness
From this reading Father Stafford Keeps Vigil.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dinner that evening at the Manor was not a very brilliant affair.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Kate was distinctly out of temper, and treated the company in general, and Eugene in particular, with frigidity.
