used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had luncheon in the club and then, without waiting even for a cup of coffee and a cigarette, went back to my hotel.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I sent for the head waiter, who had struck me as an able and intelligent man.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “I am expecting some ladies this afternoon,” I said, “and I shall have tea in my sitting room at five o’clock.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am expecting some ladies this afternoon,” I said, “and I shall have tea in my sitting room at five o’clock.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I sent for the head waiter, who had struck me as an able and intelligent man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had luncheon in the club and then, without waiting even for a cup of coffee and a cigarette, went back to my hotel.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading I felt that I must make the most perfect possible arrangements for my tea party.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I sent for the head waiter, who had struck me as an able and intelligent man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I am expecting some ladies this afternoon,” I said, “and I shall have tea in my sitting room at five o’clock.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I had luncheon in the club and then, without waiting even for a cup of coffee and a cigarette, went back to my hotel.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading I had luncheon in the club and then, without waiting even for a cup of coffee and a cigarette, went back to my hotel.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading I had luncheon in the club and then, without waiting even for a cup of coffee and a cigarette, went back to my hotel.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading I had luncheon in the club and then, without waiting even for a cup of coffee and a cigarette, went back to my hotel.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading I had luncheon in the club and then, without waiting even for a cup of coffee and a cigarette, went back to my hotel.
divisible by two
From this reading I had luncheon in the club and then, without waiting even for a cup of coffee and a cigarette, went back to my hotel.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading The violence of my invitations would naturally raise Lalage’s expectations to the highest pitch.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “I am expecting some ladies this afternoon,” I said, “and I shall have tea in my sitting room at five o’clock.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I felt that I must make the most perfect possible arrangements for my tea party.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading “I am expecting some ladies this afternoon,” I said, “and I shall have tea in my sitting room at five o’clock.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had luncheon in the club and then, without waiting even for a cup of coffee and a cigarette, went back to my hotel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had luncheon in the club and then, without waiting even for a cup of coffee and a cigarette, went back to my hotel.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I am expecting some ladies this afternoon,” I said, “and I shall have tea in my sitting room at five o’clock.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I sent for the head waiter, who had struck me as an able and intelligent man.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The violence of my invitations would naturally raise Lalage’s expectations to the highest pitch.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading I had luncheon in the club and then, without waiting even for a cup of coffee and a cigarette, went back to my hotel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had luncheon in the club and then, without waiting even for a cup of coffee and a cigarette, went back to my hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had luncheon in the club and then, without waiting even for a cup of coffee and a cigarette, went back to my hotel.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading I sent for the head waiter, who had struck me as an able and intelligent man.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The violence of my invitations would naturally raise Lalage’s expectations to the highest pitch.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading “I am expecting some ladies this afternoon,” I said, “and I shall have tea in my sitting room at five o’clock.
Lalage's
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From this reading The violence of my invitations would naturally raise Lalage’s expectations to the highest pitch.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading I had luncheon in the club and then, without waiting even for a cup of coffee and a cigarette, went back to my hotel.
engage in
From this reading I felt that I must make the most perfect possible arrangements for my tea party.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I sent for the head waiter, who had struck me as an able and intelligent man.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I sent for the head waiter, who had struck me as an able and intelligent man.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I felt that I must make the most perfect possible arrangements for my tea party.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I felt that I must make the most perfect possible arrangements for my tea party.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had luncheon in the club and then, without waiting even for a cup of coffee and a cigarette, went back to my hotel.
as might be expected
From this reading The violence of my invitations would naturally raise Lalage’s expectations to the highest pitch.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading “I am expecting some ladies this afternoon,” I said, “and I shall have tea in my sitting room at five o’clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had luncheon in the club and then, without waiting even for a cup of coffee and a cigarette, went back to my hotel.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading I felt that I must make the most perfect possible arrangements for my tea party.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading I felt that I must make the most perfect possible arrangements for my tea party.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading The violence of my invitations would naturally raise Lalage’s expectations to the highest pitch.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I felt that I must make the most perfect possible arrangements for my tea party.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading The violence of my invitations would naturally raise Lalage’s expectations to the highest pitch.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “I am expecting some ladies this afternoon,” I said, “and I shall have tea in my sitting room at five o’clock.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I am expecting some ladies this afternoon,” I said, “and I shall have tea in my sitting room at five o’clock.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading I sent for the head waiter, who had struck me as an able and intelligent man.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “I am expecting some ladies this afternoon,” I said, “and I shall have tea in my sitting room at five o’clock.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading “I am expecting some ladies this afternoon,” I said, “and I shall have tea in my sitting room at five o’clock.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “I am expecting some ladies this afternoon,” I said, “and I shall have tea in my sitting room at five o’clock.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading I sent for the head waiter, who had struck me as an able and intelligent man.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading I felt that I must make the most perfect possible arrangements for my tea party.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I felt that I must make the most perfect possible arrangements for my tea party.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had luncheon in the club and then, without waiting even for a cup of coffee and a cigarette, went back to my hotel.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I had luncheon in the club and then, without waiting even for a cup of coffee and a cigarette, went back to my hotel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I am expecting some ladies this afternoon,” I said, “and I shall have tea in my sitting room at five o’clock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had luncheon in the club and then, without waiting even for a cup of coffee and a cigarette, went back to my hotel.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading The violence of my invitations would naturally raise Lalage’s expectations to the highest pitch.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading I sent for the head waiter, who had struck me as an able and intelligent man.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading I had luncheon in the club and then, without waiting even for a cup of coffee and a cigarette, went back to my hotel.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I had luncheon in the club and then, without waiting even for a cup of coffee and a cigarette, went back to my hotel.
which person or people
From this reading I sent for the head waiter, who had struck me as an able and intelligent man.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I had luncheon in the club and then, without waiting even for a cup of coffee and a cigarette, went back to my hotel.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The violence of my invitations would naturally raise Lalage’s expectations to the highest pitch.
