used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The gravity of the situation seemed swallowed up for the time being by a burst of genuine hospitality.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The third day the captain promised to spend with Bishop Winthrop, who proposed a ride to the Warm Springs in the afternoon, returning to the house for an early dinner when the Captain was to meet the ladies of the Bishop's household.
(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 The expected day came all too soon for the women folks, who had much work to do to receive their guests in proper manner.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The third day the captain promised to spend with Bishop Winthrop, who proposed a ride to the Warm Springs in the afternoon, returning to the house for an early dinner when the Captain was to meet the ladies of the Bishop's household.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The days following were filled with appointments for Captain Van Arden to meet and share the hospitality of the leading men of the Valley.
appointmentsnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading The days following were filled with appointments for Captain Van Arden to meet and share the hospitality of the leading men of the Valley.
Arden
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From this reading The days following were filled with appointments for Captain Van Arden to meet and share the hospitality of the leading men of the Valley.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The riding party was to be home for dinner at four o'clock; and at that hour, Aunt Clara Tyler, who had been invited, and the two girls, Diantha and Ellen, stood in the front room, watching for the party.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading The riding party was to be home for dinner at four o'clock; and at that hour, Aunt Clara Tyler, who had been invited, and the two girls, Diantha and Ellen, stood in the front room, watching for the party.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The riding party was to be home for dinner at four o'clock; and at that hour, Aunt Clara Tyler, who had been invited, and the two girls, Diantha and Ellen, stood in the front room, watching for the party.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The riding party was to be home for dinner at four o'clock; and at that hour, Aunt Clara Tyler, who had been invited, and the two girls, Diantha and Ellen, stood in the front room, watching for the party.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The gravity of the situation seemed swallowed up for the time being by a burst of genuine hospitality.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading The third day the captain promised to spend with Bishop Winthrop, who proposed a ride to the Warm Springs in the afternoon, returning to the house for an early dinner when the Captain was to meet the ladies of the Bishop's household.
Bishop'snounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/
possessive form of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading The third day the captain promised to spend with Bishop Winthrop, who proposed a ride to the Warm Springs in the afternoon, returning to the house for an early dinner when the Captain was to meet the ladies of the Bishop's household.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading The gravity of the situation seemed swallowed up for the time being by a burst of genuine hospitality.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The gravity of the situation seemed swallowed up for the time being by a burst of genuine hospitality.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The expected day came all too soon for the women folks, who had much work to do to receive their guests in proper manner.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The days following were filled with appointments for Captain Van Arden to meet and share the hospitality of the leading men of the Valley.
Clara
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From this reading The riding party was to be home for dinner at four o'clock; and at that hour, Aunt Clara Tyler, who had been invited, and the two girls, Diantha and Ellen, stood in the front room, watching for the party.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The third day the captain promised to spend with Bishop Winthrop, who proposed a ride to the Warm Springs in the afternoon, returning to the house for an early dinner when the Captain was to meet the ladies of the Bishop's household.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The days following were filled with appointments for Captain Van Arden to meet and share the hospitality of the leading men of the Valley.
Diantha
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From this reading The riding party was to be home for dinner at four o'clock; and at that hour, Aunt Clara Tyler, who had been invited, and the two girls, Diantha and Ellen, stood in the front room, watching for the party.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The third day the captain promised to spend with Bishop Winthrop, who proposed a ride to the Warm Springs in the afternoon, returning to the house for an early dinner when the Captain was to meet the ladies of the Bishop's household.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The expected day came all too soon for the women folks, who had much work to do to receive their guests in proper manner.
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 The third day the captain promised to spend with Bishop Winthrop, who proposed a ride to the Warm Springs in the afternoon, returning to the house for an early dinner when the Captain was to meet the ladies of the Bishop's household.
Ellen
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From this reading The riding party was to be home for dinner at four o'clock; and at that hour, Aunt Clara Tyler, who had been invited, and the two girls, Diantha and Ellen, stood in the front room, watching for the party.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The expected day came all too soon for the women folks, who had much work to do to receive their guests in proper manner.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The days following were filled with appointments for Captain Van Arden to meet and share the hospitality of the leading men of the Valley.
your parents
From this reading The expected day came all too soon for the women folks, who had much work to do to receive their guests in proper manner.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The days following were filled with appointments for Captain Van Arden to meet and share the hospitality of the leading men of the Valley.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The days following were filled with appointments for Captain Van Arden to meet and share the hospitality of the leading men of the Valley.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The riding party was to be home for dinner at four o'clock; and at that hour, Aunt Clara Tyler, who had been invited, and the two girls, Diantha and Ellen, stood in the front room, watching for the party.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The riding party was to be home for dinner at four o'clock; and at that hour, Aunt Clara Tyler, who had been invited, and the two girls, Diantha and Ellen, stood in the front room, watching for the party.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading The gravity of the situation seemed swallowed up for the time being by a burst of genuine hospitality.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The riding party was to be home for dinner at four o'clock; and at that hour, Aunt Clara Tyler, who had been invited, and the two girls, Diantha and Ellen, stood in the front room, watching for the party.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading The gravity of the situation seemed swallowed up for the time being by a burst of genuine hospitality.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The expected day came all too soon for the women folks, who had much work to do to receive their guests in proper manner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The expected day came all too soon for the women folks, who had much work to do to receive their guests in proper manner.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The riding party was to be home for dinner at four o'clock; and at that hour, Aunt Clara Tyler, who had been invited, and the two girls, Diantha and Ellen, stood in the front room, watching for the party.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading The days following were filled with appointments for Captain Van Arden to meet and share the hospitality of the leading men of the Valley.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The riding party was to be home for dinner at four o'clock; and at that hour, Aunt Clara Tyler, who had been invited, and the two girls, Diantha and Ellen, stood in the front room, watching for the party.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The third day the captain promised to spend with Bishop Winthrop, who proposed a ride to the Warm Springs in the afternoon, returning to the house for an early dinner when the Captain was to meet the ladies of the Bishop's household.
a social unit living together
From this reading The third day the captain promised to spend with Bishop Winthrop, who proposed a ride to the Warm Springs in the afternoon, returning to the house for an early dinner when the Captain was to meet the ladies of the Bishop's household.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The third day the captain promised to spend with Bishop Winthrop, who proposed a ride to the Warm Springs in the afternoon, returning to the house for an early dinner when the Captain was to meet the ladies of the Bishop's household.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading The riding party was to be home for dinner at four o'clock; and at that hour, Aunt Clara Tyler, who had been invited, and the two girls, Diantha and Ellen, stood in the front room, watching for the party.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The third day the captain promised to spend with Bishop Winthrop, who proposed a ride to the Warm Springs in the afternoon, returning to the house for an early dinner when the Captain was to meet the ladies of the Bishop's household.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The days following were filled with appointments for Captain Van Arden to meet and share the hospitality of the leading men of the Valley.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The expected day came all too soon for the women folks, who had much work to do to receive their guests in proper manner.
come together
From this reading The days following were filled with appointments for Captain Van Arden to meet and share the hospitality of the leading men of the Valley.
the force of workers available
From this reading The days following were filled with appointments for Captain Van Arden to meet and share the hospitality of the leading men of the Valley.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The expected day came all too soon for the women folks, who had much work to do to receive their guests in proper manner.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The riding party was to be home for dinner at four o'clock; and at that hour, Aunt Clara Tyler, who had been invited, and the two girls, Diantha and Ellen, stood in the front room, watching for the party.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The days following were filled with appointments for Captain Van Arden to meet and share the hospitality of the leading men of the Valley.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The riding party was to be home for dinner at four o'clock; and at that hour, Aunt Clara Tyler, who had been invited, and the two girls, Diantha and Ellen, stood in the front room, watching for the party.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The third day the captain promised to spend with Bishop Winthrop, who proposed a ride to the Warm Springs in the afternoon, returning to the house for an early dinner when the Captain was to meet the ladies of the Bishop's household.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The expected day came all too soon for the women folks, who had much work to do to receive their guests in proper manner.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The third day the captain promised to spend with Bishop Winthrop, who proposed a ride to the Warm Springs in the afternoon, returning to the house for an early dinner when the Captain was to meet the ladies of the Bishop's household.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The expected day came all too soon for the women folks, who had much work to do to receive their guests in proper manner.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The third day the captain promised to spend with Bishop Winthrop, who proposed a ride to the Warm Springs in the afternoon, returning to the house for an early dinner when the Captain was to meet the ladies of the Bishop's household.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The third day the captain promised to spend with Bishop Winthrop, who proposed a ride to the Warm Springs in the afternoon, returning to the house for an early dinner when the Captain was to meet the ladies of the Bishop's household.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading The riding party was to be home for dinner at four o'clock; and at that hour, Aunt Clara Tyler, who had been invited, and the two girls, Diantha and Ellen, stood in the front room, watching for the party.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The riding party was to be home for dinner at four o'clock; and at that hour, Aunt Clara Tyler, who had been invited, and the two girls, Diantha and Ellen, stood in the front room, watching for the party.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The gravity of the situation seemed swallowed up for the time being by a burst of genuine hospitality.
have in common
From this reading The days following were filled with appointments for Captain Van Arden to meet and share the hospitality of the leading men of the Valley.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The gravity of the situation seemed swallowed up for the time being by a burst of genuine hospitality.
in the near future
From this reading The expected day came all too soon for the women folks, who had much work to do to receive their guests in proper manner.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading The third day the captain promised to spend with Bishop Winthrop, who proposed a ride to the Warm Springs in the afternoon, returning to the house for an early dinner when the Captain was to meet the ladies of the Bishop's household.
SpringsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading The third day the captain promised to spend with Bishop Winthrop, who proposed a ride to the Warm Springs in the afternoon, returning to the house for an early dinner when the Captain was to meet the ladies of the Bishop's household.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The riding party was to be home for dinner at four o'clock; and at that hour, Aunt Clara Tyler, who had been invited, and the two girls, Diantha and Ellen, stood in the front room, watching for the party.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading The gravity of the situation seemed swallowed up for the time being by a burst of genuine hospitality.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The riding party was to be home for dinner at four o'clock; and at that hour, Aunt Clara Tyler, who had been invited, and the two girls, Diantha and Ellen, stood in the front room, watching for the party.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The days following were filled with appointments for Captain Van Arden to meet and share the hospitality of the leading men of the Valley.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The expected day came all too soon for the women folks, who had much work to do to receive their guests in proper manner.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The third day the captain promised to spend with Bishop Winthrop, who proposed a ride to the Warm Springs in the afternoon, returning to the house for an early dinner when the Captain was to meet the ladies of the Bishop's household.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The gravity of the situation seemed swallowed up for the time being by a burst of genuine hospitality.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The days following were filled with appointments for Captain Van Arden to meet and share the hospitality of the leading men of the Valley.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The expected day came all too soon for the women folks, who had much work to do to receive their guests in proper manner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The riding party was to be home for dinner at four o'clock; and at that hour, Aunt Clara Tyler, who had been invited, and the two girls, Diantha and Ellen, stood in the front room, watching for the party.
TylernounUS /ˈtaɪlər/
elected vice president and became the 10th President of the United States when Harrison died (1790-1862)
From this reading The riding party was to be home for dinner at four o'clock; and at that hour, Aunt Clara Tyler, who had been invited, and the two girls, Diantha and Ellen, stood in the front room, watching for the party.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The gravity of the situation seemed swallowed up for the time being by a burst of genuine hospitality.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The days following were filled with appointments for Captain Van Arden to meet and share the hospitality of the leading men of the Valley.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading The days following were filled with appointments for Captain Van Arden to meet and share the hospitality of the leading men of the Valley.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The third day the captain promised to spend with Bishop Winthrop, who proposed a ride to the Warm Springs in the afternoon, returning to the house for an early dinner when the Captain was to meet the ladies of the Bishop's household.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The third day the captain promised to spend with Bishop Winthrop, who proposed a ride to the Warm Springs in the afternoon, returning to the house for an early dinner when the Captain was to meet the ladies of the Bishop's household.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The riding party was to be home for dinner at four o'clock; and at that hour, Aunt Clara Tyler, who had been invited, and the two girls, Diantha and Ellen, stood in the front room, watching for the party.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The days following were filled with appointments for Captain Van Arden to meet and share the hospitality of the leading men of the Valley.
at the time that
From this reading The third day the captain promised to spend with Bishop Winthrop, who proposed a ride to the Warm Springs in the afternoon, returning to the house for an early dinner when the Captain was to meet the ladies of the Bishop's household.
which person or people
From this reading The third day the captain promised to spend with Bishop Winthrop, who proposed a ride to the Warm Springs in the afternoon, returning to the house for an early dinner when the Captain was to meet the ladies of the Bishop's household.
Winthrop
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From this reading The third day the captain promised to spend with Bishop Winthrop, who proposed a ride to the Warm Springs in the afternoon, returning to the house for an early dinner when the Captain was to meet the ladies of the Bishop's household.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The days following were filled with appointments for Captain Van Arden to meet and share the hospitality of the leading men of the Valley.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The expected day came all too soon for the women folks, who had much work to do to receive their guests in proper manner.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The expected day came all too soon for the women folks, who had much work to do to receive their guests in proper manner.
