used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CONSULTATION.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading Mr. Blessing, who had become more and more cordial with Joseph after formally accepting him, led the way thither, and managed to convey a rapid signal to his wife before the family took their seats at the table.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mr. Blessing, who had become more and more cordial with Joseph after formally accepting him, led the way thither, and managed to convey a rapid signal to his wife before the family took their seats at the table.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Blessing, who had become more and more cordial with Joseph after formally accepting him, led the way thither, and managed to convey a rapid signal to his wife before the family took their seats at the table.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Joseph was the only one who did not perceive the silent communication of intelligence; but its consequences were such as to make him speedily feel at ease in the Blessing mansion.
Asten
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From this reading Even Clementina relented sufficiently to say, in her most silvery tones, "May I offer you the butter, Mr. Asten?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Blessing, who had become more and more cordial with Joseph after formally accepting him, led the way thither, and managed to convey a rapid signal to his wife before the family took their seats at the table.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Mr. Blessing, who had become more and more cordial with Joseph after formally accepting him, led the way thither, and managed to convey a rapid signal to his wife before the family took their seats at the table.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mr. Blessing, who had become more and more cordial with Joseph after formally accepting him, led the way thither, and managed to convey a rapid signal to his wife before the family took their seats at the table.
BlessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Mr. Blessing, who had become more and more cordial with Joseph after formally accepting him, led the way thither, and managed to convey a rapid signal to his wife before the family took their seats at the table.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Joseph was the only one who did not perceive the silent communication of intelligence; but its consequences were such as to make him speedily feel at ease in the Blessing mansion.
butternounUS /ˈbʌtər/
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading Even Clementina relented sufficiently to say, in her most silvery tones, "May I offer you the butter, Mr. Asten?"
Clementina
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From this reading Even Clementina relented sufficiently to say, in her most silvery tones, "May I offer you the butter, Mr. Asten?"
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Joseph was the only one who did not perceive the silent communication of intelligence; but its consequences were such as to make him speedily feel at ease in the Blessing mansion.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Joseph was the only one who did not perceive the silent communication of intelligence; but its consequences were such as to make him speedily feel at ease in the Blessing mansion.
CONSULTATIONnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading A CONSULTATION.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Mr. Blessing, who had become more and more cordial with Joseph after formally accepting him, led the way thither, and managed to convey a rapid signal to his wife before the family took their seats at the table.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Mr. Blessing, who had become more and more cordial with Joseph after formally accepting him, led the way thither, and managed to convey a rapid signal to his wife before the family took their seats at the table.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Joseph was the only one who did not perceive the silent communication of intelligence; but its consequences were such as to make him speedily feel at ease in the Blessing mansion.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading The family tea was served in a small dining-room in the rear.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Joseph was the only one who did not perceive the silent communication of intelligence; but its consequences were such as to make him speedily feel at ease in the Blessing mansion.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Clementina relented sufficiently to say, in her most silvery tones, "May I offer you the butter, Mr. Asten?"
a social unit living together
From this reading The family tea was served in a small dining-room in the rear.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Joseph was the only one who did not perceive the silent communication of intelligence; but its consequences were such as to make him speedily feel at ease in the Blessing mansion.
formallyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrməli/
with official authorization
From this reading Mr. Blessing, who had become more and more cordial with Joseph after formally accepting him, led the way thither, and managed to convey a rapid signal to his wife before the family took their seats at the table.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Blessing, who had become more and more cordial with Joseph after formally accepting him, led the way thither, and managed to convey a rapid signal to his wife before the family took their seats at the table.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Even Clementina relented sufficiently to say, in her most silvery tones, "May I offer you the butter, Mr. Asten?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Blessing, who had become more and more cordial with Joseph after formally accepting him, led the way thither, and managed to convey a rapid signal to his wife before the family took their seats at the table.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Blessing, who had become more and more cordial with Joseph after formally accepting him, led the way thither, and managed to convey a rapid signal to his wife before the family took their seats at the table.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Even Clementina relented sufficiently to say, in her most silvery tones, "May I offer you the butter, Mr. Asten?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The family tea was served in a small dining-room in the rear.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Joseph was the only one who did not perceive the silent communication of intelligence; but its consequences were such as to make him speedily feel at ease in the Blessing mansion.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Joseph was the only one who did not perceive the silent communication of intelligence; but its consequences were such as to make him speedily feel at ease in the Blessing mansion.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Mr. Blessing, who had become more and more cordial with Joseph after formally accepting him, led the way thither, and managed to convey a rapid signal to his wife before the family took their seats at the table.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Mr. Blessing, who had become more and more cordial with Joseph after formally accepting him, led the way thither, and managed to convey a rapid signal to his wife before the family took their seats at the table.
engage in
From this reading Joseph was the only one who did not perceive the silent communication of intelligence; but its consequences were such as to make him speedily feel at ease in the Blessing mansion.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Mr. Blessing, who had become more and more cordial with Joseph after formally accepting him, led the way thither, and managed to convey a rapid signal to his wife before the family took their seats at the table.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Joseph was the only one who did not perceive the silent communication of intelligence; but its consequences were such as to make him speedily feel at ease in the Blessing mansion.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Even Clementina relented sufficiently to say, in her most silvery tones, "May I offer you the butter, Mr. Asten?"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Blessing, who had become more and more cordial with Joseph after formally accepting him, led the way thither, and managed to convey a rapid signal to his wife before the family took their seats at the table.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Even Clementina relented sufficiently to say, in her most silvery tones, "May I offer you the butter, Mr. Asten?"
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Blessing, who had become more and more cordial with Joseph after formally accepting him, led the way thither, and managed to convey a rapid signal to his wife before the family took their seats at the table.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Joseph was the only one who did not perceive the silent communication of intelligence; but its consequences were such as to make him speedily feel at ease in the Blessing mansion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Joseph was the only one who did not perceive the silent communication of intelligence; but its consequences were such as to make him speedily feel at ease in the Blessing mansion.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Even Clementina relented sufficiently to say, in her most silvery tones, "May I offer you the butter, Mr. Asten?"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Joseph was the only one who did not perceive the silent communication of intelligence; but its consequences were such as to make him speedily feel at ease in the Blessing mansion.
and nothing more
From this reading Joseph was the only one who did not perceive the silent communication of intelligence; but its consequences were such as to make him speedily feel at ease in the Blessing mansion.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Joseph was the only one who did not perceive the silent communication of intelligence; but its consequences were such as to make him speedily feel at ease in the Blessing mansion.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Mr. Blessing, who had become more and more cordial with Joseph after formally accepting him, led the way thither, and managed to convey a rapid signal to his wife before the family took their seats at the table.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading The family tea was served in a small dining-room in the rear.
relentedverbUS /rɪˈlentɪd/
past form of “relent” — give in, as to influence or pressure
From this reading Even Clementina relented sufficiently to say, in her most silvery tones, "May I offer you the butter, Mr. Asten?"
express in words
From this reading Even Clementina relented sufficiently to say, in her most silvery tones, "May I offer you the butter, Mr. Asten?"
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Mr. Blessing, who had become more and more cordial with Joseph after formally accepting him, led the way thither, and managed to convey a rapid signal to his wife before the family took their seats at the table.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The family tea was served in a small dining-room in the rear.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Mr. Blessing, who had become more and more cordial with Joseph after formally accepting him, led the way thither, and managed to convey a rapid signal to his wife before the family took their seats at the table.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Joseph was the only one who did not perceive the silent communication of intelligence; but its consequences were such as to make him speedily feel at ease in the Blessing mansion.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading Even Clementina relented sufficiently to say, in her most silvery tones, "May I offer you the butter, Mr. Asten?"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The family tea was served in a small dining-room in the rear.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Joseph was the only one who did not perceive the silent communication of intelligence; but its consequences were such as to make him speedily feel at ease in the Blessing mansion.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Joseph was the only one who did not perceive the silent communication of intelligence; but its consequences were such as to make him speedily feel at ease in the Blessing mansion.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Even Clementina relented sufficiently to say, in her most silvery tones, "May I offer you the butter, Mr. Asten?"
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Mr. Blessing, who had become more and more cordial with Joseph after formally accepting him, led the way thither, and managed to convey a rapid signal to his wife before the family took their seats at the table.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading The family tea was served in a small dining-room in the rear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The family tea was served in a small dining-room in the rear.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Blessing, who had become more and more cordial with Joseph after formally accepting him, led the way thither, and managed to convey a rapid signal to his wife before the family took their seats at the table.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Mr. Blessing, who had become more and more cordial with Joseph after formally accepting him, led the way thither, and managed to convey a rapid signal to his wife before the family took their seats at the table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Blessing, who had become more and more cordial with Joseph after formally accepting him, led the way thither, and managed to convey a rapid signal to his wife before the family took their seats at the table.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Even Clementina relented sufficiently to say, in her most silvery tones, "May I offer you the butter, Mr. Asten?"
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mr. Blessing, who had become more and more cordial with Joseph after formally accepting him, led the way thither, and managed to convey a rapid signal to his wife before the family took their seats at the table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The family tea was served in a small dining-room in the rear.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mr. Blessing, who had become more and more cordial with Joseph after formally accepting him, led the way thither, and managed to convey a rapid signal to his wife before the family took their seats at the table.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Joseph was the only one who did not perceive the silent communication of intelligence; but its consequences were such as to make him speedily feel at ease in the Blessing mansion.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Blessing, who had become more and more cordial with Joseph after formally accepting him, led the way thither, and managed to convey a rapid signal to his wife before the family took their seats at the table.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Mr. Blessing, who had become more and more cordial with Joseph after formally accepting him, led the way thither, and managed to convey a rapid signal to his wife before the family took their seats at the table.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Blessing, who had become more and more cordial with Joseph after formally accepting him, led the way thither, and managed to convey a rapid signal to his wife before the family took their seats at the table.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Even Clementina relented sufficiently to say, in her most silvery tones, "May I offer you the butter, Mr. Asten?"
