used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Anstice had ventured in view of a house-party to add an experienced butler to her household, and he proved a great success, for he seemed ready to turn his hand to anything.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Anstice had ventured in view of a house-party to add an experienced butler to her household, and he proved a great success, for he seemed ready to turn his hand to anything.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Anstice had ventured in view of a house-party to add an experienced butler to her household, and he proved a great success, for he seemed ready to turn his hand to anything.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The weather was propitious, and the shooting satisfactory.
Anstice
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From this reading Anstice had ventured in view of a house-party to add an experienced butler to her household, and he proved a great success, for he seemed ready to turn his hand to anything.
Anstice's
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From this reading Anstice's young cousins, Julia and Mabel Barrett, were very useful to her in many ways.
any thing at all
From this reading Anstice had ventured in view of a house-party to add an experienced butler to her household, and he proved a great success, for he seemed ready to turn his hand to anything.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading They were as ready to arrange flowers, and make themselves pleasant to the elder folk, as they were to enjoy themselves with the young ones.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were as ready to arrange flowers, and make themselves pleasant to the elder folk, as they were to enjoy themselves with the young ones.
Barrett
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From this reading Anstice's young cousins, Julia and Mabel Barrett, were very useful to her in many ways.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading Anstice had ventured in view of a house-party to add an experienced butler to her household, and he proved a great success, for he seemed ready to turn his hand to anything.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Anstice's young cousins, Julia and Mabel Barrett, were very useful to her in many ways.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading They were as ready to arrange flowers, and make themselves pleasant to the elder folk, as they were to enjoy themselves with the young ones.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading They were as ready to arrange flowers, and make themselves pleasant to the elder folk, as they were to enjoy themselves with the young ones.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Anstice had ventured in view of a house-party to add an experienced butler to her household, and he proved a great success, for he seemed ready to turn his hand to anything.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading They were as ready to arrange flowers, and make themselves pleasant to the elder folk, as they were to enjoy themselves with the young ones.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading They were as ready to arrange flowers, and make themselves pleasant to the elder folk, as they were to enjoy themselves with the young ones.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Anstice had ventured in view of a house-party to add an experienced butler to her household, and he proved a great success, for he seemed ready to turn his hand to anything.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading NEIGHBOURS THE house-party was in full swing.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Anstice had ventured in view of a house-party to add an experienced butler to her household, and he proved a great success, for he seemed ready to turn his hand to anything.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Anstice had ventured in view of a house-party to add an experienced butler to her household, and he proved a great success, for he seemed ready to turn his hand to anything.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Anstice had ventured in view of a house-party to add an experienced butler to her household, and he proved a great success, for he seemed ready to turn his hand to anything.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Anstice had ventured in view of a house-party to add an experienced butler to her household, and he proved a great success, for he seemed ready to turn his hand to anything.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Anstice's young cousins, Julia and Mabel Barrett, were very useful to her in many ways.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Anstice had ventured in view of a house-party to add an experienced butler to her household, and he proved a great success, for he seemed ready to turn his hand to anything.
house-party
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From this reading NEIGHBOURS THE house-party was in full swing.
a social unit living together
From this reading Anstice had ventured in view of a house-party to add an experienced butler to her household, and he proved a great success, for he seemed ready to turn his hand to anything.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEIGHBOURS THE house-party was in full swing.
Julia
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From this reading Anstice's young cousins, Julia and Mabel Barrett, were very useful to her in many ways.
Mabel
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From this reading Anstice's young cousins, Julia and Mabel Barrett, were very useful to her in many ways.
engage in
From this reading They were as ready to arrange flowers, and make themselves pleasant to the elder folk, as they were to enjoy themselves with the young ones.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Anstice's young cousins, Julia and Mabel Barrett, were very useful to her in many ways.
NEIGHBOURSnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading NEIGHBOURS THE house-party was in full swing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Anstice had ventured in view of a house-party to add an experienced butler to her household, and he proved a great success, for he seemed ready to turn his hand to anything.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They were as ready to arrange flowers, and make themselves pleasant to the elder folk, as they were to enjoy themselves with the young ones.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading They were as ready to arrange flowers, and make themselves pleasant to the elder folk, as they were to enjoy themselves with the young ones.
propitiousadjectiveUS /prəˈpɪʃəs/
presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success
From this reading The weather was propitious, and the shooting satisfactory.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Anstice had ventured in view of a house-party to add an experienced butler to her household, and he proved a great success, for he seemed ready to turn his hand to anything.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading They were as ready to arrange flowers, and make themselves pleasant to the elder folk, as they were to enjoy themselves with the young ones.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading The weather was propitious, and the shooting satisfactory.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Anstice had ventured in view of a house-party to add an experienced butler to her household, and he proved a great success, for he seemed ready to turn his hand to anything.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The weather was propitious, and the shooting satisfactory.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Anstice had ventured in view of a house-party to add an experienced butler to her household, and he proved a great success, for he seemed ready to turn his hand to anything.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading NEIGHBOURS THE house-party was in full swing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEIGHBOURS THE house-party was in full swing.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They were as ready to arrange flowers, and make themselves pleasant to the elder folk, as they were to enjoy themselves with the young ones.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were as ready to arrange flowers, and make themselves pleasant to the elder folk, as they were to enjoy themselves with the young ones.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Anstice's young cousins, Julia and Mabel Barrett, were very useful to her in many ways.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Anstice had ventured in view of a house-party to add an experienced butler to her household, and he proved a great success, for he seemed ready to turn his hand to anything.
being of use or service
From this reading Anstice's young cousins, Julia and Mabel Barrett, were very useful to her in many ways.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Anstice had ventured in view of a house-party to add an experienced butler to her household, and he proved a great success, for he seemed ready to turn his hand to anything.
precisely as stated
From this reading Anstice's young cousins, Julia and Mabel Barrett, were very useful to her in many ways.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Anstice had ventured in view of a house-party to add an experienced butler to her household, and he proved a great success, for he seemed ready to turn his hand to anything.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEIGHBOURS THE house-party was in full swing.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Anstice's young cousins, Julia and Mabel Barrett, were very useful to her in many ways.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather was propitious, and the shooting satisfactory.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Anstice's young cousins, Julia and Mabel Barrett, were very useful to her in many ways.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were as ready to arrange flowers, and make themselves pleasant to the elder folk, as they were to enjoy themselves with the young ones.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Anstice's young cousins, Julia and Mabel Barrett, were very useful to her in many ways.
