past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading She was difficult to deal with.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading She was difficult to deal with.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."
frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading Miss La Sarthe frowned.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
Ginevra
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From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
Halcyone
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From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Miss La Sarthe frowned.
engage in
From this reading I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."
many times at short intervals
From this reading Roberta so often was ready to upset regulations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Roberta so often was ready to upset regulations.
regulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading Roberta so often was ready to upset regulations.
Roberta
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From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
Sarthe
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From this reading Miss La Sarthe frowned.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Roberta so often was ready to upset regulations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading I know," she added timidly, "it is not in the proper order of things, but we could make an exception."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
to-night
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From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading Roberta so often was ready to upset regulations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Roberta so often was ready to upset regulations.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
at the time that
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was difficult to deal with.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Since there will be three gentlemen, Ginevra," Miss Roberta said on Saturday morning when they sat together in the Italian parlor after breakfast, "do you not think we had better have Halcyone down to dinner to-night?
