used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lois, of course, had no part in it, for Mrs. Dale was always ready to take a hand, if one of the usual four failed.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Lois, of course, had no part in it, for Mrs. Dale was always ready to take a hand, if one of the usual four failed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Why the Misses Woodhouse, and Mr. Dale, and Mr. Denner should go to the rectory for their Saturday night games of whist was never very clear to any of them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Why the Misses Woodhouse, and Mr. Dale, and Mr. Denner should go to the rectory for their Saturday night games of whist was never very clear to any of them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Lois's only occupation was to be useful.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Dale was too impatient to play whist from choice, but she enjoyed the consciousness of doing a favor.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Mrs. Dale was too impatient to play whist from choice, but she enjoyed the consciousness of doing a favor.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Why the Misses Woodhouse, and Mr. Dale, and Mr. Denner should go to the rectory for their Saturday night games of whist was never very clear to any of them.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading The rector did not understand the game, he said, and it was perhaps to learn that he watched every play so closely.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Mrs. Dale was too impatient to play whist from choice, but she enjoyed the consciousness of doing a favor.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Lois, of course, had no part in it, for Mrs. Dale was always ready to take a hand, if one of the usual four failed.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading Why the Misses Woodhouse, and Mr. Dale, and Mr. Denner should go to the rectory for their Saturday night games of whist was never very clear to any of them.
Denner
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From this reading Why the Misses Woodhouse, and Mr. Dale, and Mr. Denner should go to the rectory for their Saturday night games of whist was never very clear to any of them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The rector did not understand the game, he said, and it was perhaps to learn that he watched every play so closely.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Mrs. Dale was too impatient to play whist from choice, but she enjoyed the consciousness of doing a favor.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Mrs. Dale was too impatient to play whist from choice, but she enjoyed the consciousness of doing a favor.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The rector did not understand the game, he said, and it was perhaps to learn that he watched every play so closely.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Lois, of course, had no part in it, for Mrs. Dale was always ready to take a hand, if one of the usual four failed.
promote over another
From this reading Mrs. Dale was too impatient to play whist from choice, but she enjoyed the consciousness of doing a favor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Why the Misses Woodhouse, and Mr. Dale, and Mr. Denner should go to the rectory for their Saturday night games of whist was never very clear to any of them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Lois, of course, had no part in it, for Mrs. Dale was always ready to take a hand, if one of the usual four failed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Dale was too impatient to play whist from choice, but she enjoyed the consciousness of doing a favor.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The rector did not understand the game, he said, and it was perhaps to learn that he watched every play so closely.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Why the Misses Woodhouse, and Mr. Dale, and Mr. Denner should go to the rectory for their Saturday night games of whist was never very clear to any of them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Why the Misses Woodhouse, and Mr. Dale, and Mr. Denner should go to the rectory for their Saturday night games of whist was never very clear to any of them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lois, of course, had no part in it, for Mrs. Dale was always ready to take a hand, if one of the usual four failed.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Lois, of course, had no part in it, for Mrs. Dale was always ready to take a hand, if one of the usual four failed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The rector did not understand the game, he said, and it was perhaps to learn that he watched every play so closely.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Lois, of course, had no part in it, for Mrs. Dale was always ready to take a hand, if one of the usual four failed.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading Mrs. Dale was too impatient to play whist from choice, but she enjoyed the consciousness of doing a favor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lois, of course, had no part in it, for Mrs. Dale was always ready to take a hand, if one of the usual four failed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The rector did not understand the game, he said, and it was perhaps to learn that he watched every play so closely.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The rector did not understand the game, he said, and it was perhaps to learn that he watched every play so closely.
Lois
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lois, of course, had no part in it, for Mrs. Dale was always ready to take a hand, if one of the usual four failed.
Lois's
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From this reading Lois's only occupation was to be useful.
MissesnounUS /ˈmɪsəz/
plural of “miss” — a young female
From this reading Why the Misses Woodhouse, and Mr. Dale, and Mr. Denner should go to the rectory for their Saturday night games of whist was never very clear to any of them.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Why the Misses Woodhouse, and Mr. Dale, and Mr. Denner should go to the rectory for their Saturday night games of whist was never very clear to any of them.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Lois, of course, had no part in it, for Mrs. Dale was always ready to take a hand, if one of the usual four failed.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Why the Misses Woodhouse, and Mr. Dale, and Mr. Denner should go to the rectory for their Saturday night games of whist was never very clear to any of them.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Why the Misses Woodhouse, and Mr. Dale, and Mr. Denner should go to the rectory for their Saturday night games of whist was never very clear to any of them.
not any; not one
From this reading Lois, of course, had no part in it, for Mrs. Dale was always ready to take a hand, if one of the usual four failed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The rector did not understand the game, he said, and it was perhaps to learn that he watched every play so closely.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Lois's only occupation was to be useful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Why the Misses Woodhouse, and Mr. Dale, and Mr. Denner should go to the rectory for their Saturday night games of whist was never very clear to any of them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Lois, of course, had no part in it, for Mrs. Dale was always ready to take a hand, if one of the usual four failed.
and nothing more
From this reading Lois's only occupation was to be useful.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Lois, of course, had no part in it, for Mrs. Dale was always ready to take a hand, if one of the usual four failed.
by chance
From this reading The rector did not understand the game, he said, and it was perhaps to learn that he watched every play so closely.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The rector did not understand the game, he said, and it was perhaps to learn that he watched every play so closely.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Lois, of course, had no part in it, for Mrs. Dale was always ready to take a hand, if one of the usual four failed.
rectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The rector did not understand the game, he said, and it was perhaps to learn that he watched every play so closely.
rectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading Why the Misses Woodhouse, and Mr. Dale, and Mr. Denner should go to the rectory for their Saturday night games of whist was never very clear to any of them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The rector did not understand the game, he said, and it was perhaps to learn that he watched every play so closely.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Why the Misses Woodhouse, and Mr. Dale, and Mr. Denner should go to the rectory for their Saturday night games of whist was never very clear to any of them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Dale was too impatient to play whist from choice, but she enjoyed the consciousness of doing a favor.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why the Misses Woodhouse, and Mr. Dale, and Mr. Denner should go to the rectory for their Saturday night games of whist was never very clear to any of them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The rector did not understand the game, he said, and it was perhaps to learn that he watched every play so closely.
carry out
From this reading Lois, of course, had no part in it, for Mrs. Dale was always ready to take a hand, if one of the usual four failed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The rector did not understand the game, he said, and it was perhaps to learn that he watched every play so closely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Why the Misses Woodhouse, and Mr. Dale, and Mr. Denner should go to the rectory for their Saturday night games of whist was never very clear to any of them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Why the Misses Woodhouse, and Mr. Dale, and Mr. Denner should go to the rectory for their Saturday night games of whist was never very clear to any of them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Why the Misses Woodhouse, and Mr. Dale, and Mr. Denner should go to the rectory for their Saturday night games of whist was never very clear to any of them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Why the Misses Woodhouse, and Mr. Dale, and Mr. Denner should go to the rectory for their Saturday night games of whist was never very clear to any of them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Mrs. Dale was too impatient to play whist from choice, but she enjoyed the consciousness of doing a favor.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading The rector did not understand the game, he said, and it was perhaps to learn that he watched every play so closely.
being of use or service
From this reading Lois's only occupation was to be useful.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Lois, of course, had no part in it, for Mrs. Dale was always ready to take a hand, if one of the usual four failed.
precisely as stated
From this reading Why the Misses Woodhouse, and Mr. Dale, and Mr. Denner should go to the rectory for their Saturday night games of whist was never very clear to any of them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Why the Misses Woodhouse, and Mr. Dale, and Mr. Denner should go to the rectory for their Saturday night games of whist was never very clear to any of them.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The rector did not understand the game, he said, and it was perhaps to learn that he watched every play so closely.
whistnoun
a card game for four players who form two partnerships; a pack of 52 cards is dealt and each side scores one point for each trick it takes in excess of six
From this reading Why the Misses Woodhouse, and Mr. Dale, and Mr. Denner should go to the rectory for their Saturday night games of whist was never very clear to any of them.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why the Misses Woodhouse, and Mr. Dale, and Mr. Denner should go to the rectory for their Saturday night games of whist was never very clear to any of them.
Woodhouse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why the Misses Woodhouse, and Mr. Dale, and Mr. Denner should go to the rectory for their Saturday night games of whist was never very clear to any of them.
