used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SMALL DINNER-PARTY It is sad to have to record that all Kate's persuasions with her cousin, all her own earnest attempts at conciliation, and her ably-planned schemes to escape a difficulty, were only so much labour lost.
ably-planned
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From this reading A SMALL DINNER-PARTY It is sad to have to record that all Kate's persuasions with her cousin, all her own earnest attempts at conciliation, and her ably-planned schemes to escape a difficulty, were only so much labour lost.
regarded with admiration
From this reading 'That explains somewhat a message he has sent myself,' replied Nina, 'to wear my very prettiest toilet and my Greek cap, which he admired so much the other day.'
(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 A SMALL DINNER-PARTY It is sad to have to record that all Kate's persuasions with her cousin, all her own earnest attempts at conciliation, and her ably-planned schemes to escape a difficulty, were only so much labour lost.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SMALL DINNER-PARTY It is sad to have to record that all Kate's persuasions with her cousin, all her own earnest attempts at conciliation, and her ably-planned schemes to escape a difficulty, were only so much labour lost.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A SMALL DINNER-PARTY It is sad to have to record that all Kate's persuasions with her cousin, all her own earnest attempts at conciliation, and her ably-planned schemes to escape a difficulty, were only so much labour lost.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading A SMALL DINNER-PARTY It is sad to have to record that all Kate's persuasions with her cousin, all her own earnest attempts at conciliation, and her ably-planned schemes to escape a difficulty, were only so much labour lost.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading 'It's no use, all I have been telling you, Nina,' said Kate, as she re-entered her room, later in the day.
Betty
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From this reading 'Papa orders me to have everything as usual, and won't even let me give Miss Betty an early dinner, though he knows she has nine miles of a ride to reach home.'
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading 'That explains somewhat a message he has sent myself,' replied Nina, 'to wear my very prettiest toilet and my Greek cap, which he admired so much the other day.'
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
conciliationnounUS /kənˌsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled
From this reading A SMALL DINNER-PARTY It is sad to have to record that all Kate's persuasions with her cousin, all her own earnest attempts at conciliation, and her ably-planned schemes to escape a difficulty, were only so much labour lost.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading A SMALL DINNER-PARTY It is sad to have to record that all Kate's persuasions with her cousin, all her own earnest attempts at conciliation, and her ably-planned schemes to escape a difficulty, were only so much labour lost.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading 'It's no use, all I have been telling you, Nina,' said Kate, as she re-entered her room, later in the day.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading A SMALL DINNER-PARTY It is sad to have to record that all Kate's persuasions with her cousin, all her own earnest attempts at conciliation, and her ably-planned schemes to escape a difficulty, were only so much labour lost.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
DINNER-PARTY
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From this reading A SMALL DINNER-PARTY It is sad to have to record that all Kate's persuasions with her cousin, all her own earnest attempts at conciliation, and her ably-planned schemes to escape a difficulty, were only so much labour lost.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
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 'Papa orders me to have everything as usual, and won't even let me give Miss Betty an early dinner, though he knows she has nine miles of a ride to reach home.'
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading A SMALL DINNER-PARTY It is sad to have to record that all Kate's persuasions with her cousin, all her own earnest attempts at conciliation, and her ably-planned schemes to escape a difficulty, were only so much labour lost.
one or the other of two
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
an opposing military force
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading A SMALL DINNER-PARTY It is sad to have to record that all Kate's persuasions with her cousin, all her own earnest attempts at conciliation, and her ably-planned schemes to escape a difficulty, were only so much labour lost.
divisible by two
From this reading 'Papa orders me to have everything as usual, and won't even let me give Miss Betty an early dinner, though he knows she has nine miles of a ride to reach home.'
all things; all of a situation
From this reading 'Papa orders me to have everything as usual, and won't even let me give Miss Betty an early dinner, though he knows she has nine miles of a ride to reach home.'
explainsverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading 'That explains somewhat a message he has sent myself,' replied Nina, 'to wear my very prettiest toilet and my Greek cap, which he admired so much the other day.'
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading 'Papa orders me to have everything as usual, and won't even let me give Miss Betty an early dinner, though he knows she has nine miles of a ride to reach home.'
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading 'That explains somewhat a message he has sent myself,' replied Nina, 'to wear my very prettiest toilet and my Greek cap, which he admired so much the other day.'
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Papa orders me to have everything as usual, and won't even let me give Miss Betty an early dinner, though he knows she has nine miles of a ride to reach home.'
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A SMALL DINNER-PARTY It is sad to have to record that all Kate's persuasions with her cousin, all her own earnest attempts at conciliation, and her ably-planned schemes to escape a difficulty, were only so much labour lost.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A SMALL DINNER-PARTY It is sad to have to record that all Kate's persuasions with her cousin, all her own earnest attempts at conciliation, and her ably-planned schemes to escape a difficulty, were only so much labour lost.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading 'Papa orders me to have everything as usual, and won't even let me give Miss Betty an early dinner, though he knows she has nine miles of a ride to reach home.'
hostilitiesnounUS /hɑːˈstɪlətiz/
fighting; acts of overt warfare
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'It's no use, all I have been telling you, Nina,' said Kate, as she re-entered her room, later in the day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SMALL DINNER-PARTY It is sad to have to record that all Kate's persuasions with her cousin, all her own earnest attempts at conciliation, and her ably-planned schemes to escape a difficulty, were only so much labour lost.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A SMALL DINNER-PARTY It is sad to have to record that all Kate's persuasions with her cousin, all her own earnest attempts at conciliation, and her ably-planned schemes to escape a difficulty, were only so much labour lost.
It's
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From this reading 'It's no use, all I have been telling you, Nina,' said Kate, as she re-entered her room, later in the day.
Kate
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From this reading 'It's no use, all I have been telling you, Nina,' said Kate, as she re-entered her room, later in the day.
Kate's
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From this reading A SMALL DINNER-PARTY It is sad to have to record that all Kate's persuasions with her cousin, all her own earnest attempts at conciliation, and her ably-planned schemes to escape a difficulty, were only so much labour lost.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading 'Papa orders me to have everything as usual, and won't even let me give Miss Betty an early dinner, though he knows she has nine miles of a ride to reach home.'
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading A SMALL DINNER-PARTY It is sad to have to record that all Kate's persuasions with her cousin, all her own earnest attempts at conciliation, and her ably-planned schemes to escape a difficulty, were only so much labour lost.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading 'It's no use, all I have been telling you, Nina,' said Kate, as she re-entered her room, later in the day.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading 'Papa orders me to have everything as usual, and won't even let me give Miss Betty an early dinner, though he knows she has nine miles of a ride to reach home.'
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading A SMALL DINNER-PARTY It is sad to have to record that all Kate's persuasions with her cousin, all her own earnest attempts at conciliation, and her ably-planned schemes to escape a difficulty, were only so much labour lost.
engage in
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Papa orders me to have everything as usual, and won't even let me give Miss Betty an early dinner, though he knows she has nine miles of a ride to reach home.'
come together
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading 'Papa orders me to have everything as usual, and won't even let me give Miss Betty an early dinner, though he knows she has nine miles of a ride to reach home.'
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading 'Papa orders me to have everything as usual, and won't even let me give Miss Betty an early dinner, though he knows she has nine miles of a ride to reach home.'
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A SMALL DINNER-PARTY It is sad to have to record that all Kate's persuasions with her cousin, all her own earnest attempts at conciliation, and her ably-planned schemes to escape a difficulty, were only so much labour lost.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'That explains somewhat a message he has sent myself,' replied Nina, 'to wear my very prettiest toilet and my Greek cap, which he admired so much the other day.'
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading 'That explains somewhat a message he has sent myself,' replied Nina, 'to wear my very prettiest toilet and my Greek cap, which he admired so much the other day.'
NinanounUS /ˈniːnə/
the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea
From this reading 'It's no use, all I have been telling you, Nina,' said Kate, as she re-entered her room, later in the day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading 'Papa orders me to have everything as usual, and won't even let me give Miss Betty an early dinner, though he knows she has nine miles of a ride to reach home.'
not any; not one
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
and nothing more
From this reading A SMALL DINNER-PARTY It is sad to have to record that all Kate's persuasions with her cousin, all her own earnest attempts at conciliation, and her ably-planned schemes to escape a difficulty, were only so much labour lost.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading 'Papa orders me to have everything as usual, and won't even let me give Miss Betty an early dinner, though he knows she has nine miles of a ride to reach home.'
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading 'That explains somewhat a message he has sent myself,' replied Nina, 'to wear my very prettiest toilet and my Greek cap, which he admired so much the other day.'
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A SMALL DINNER-PARTY It is sad to have to record that all Kate's persuasions with her cousin, all her own earnest attempts at conciliation, and her ably-planned schemes to escape a difficulty, were only so much labour lost.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading 'Papa orders me to have everything as usual, and won't even let me give Miss Betty an early dinner, though he knows she has nine miles of a ride to reach home.'
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
persuasionsnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒənz/
plural of “persuasion” — the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading A SMALL DINNER-PARTY It is sad to have to record that all Kate's persuasions with her cousin, all her own earnest attempts at conciliation, and her ably-planned schemes to escape a difficulty, were only so much labour lost.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
prettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading 'That explains somewhat a message he has sent myself,' replied Nina, 'to wear my very prettiest toilet and my Greek cap, which he admired so much the other day.'
re-enteredverbUS /ˌriːˈentərd/
past form of “re-enter” — enter again
From this reading 'It's no use, all I have been telling you, Nina,' said Kate, as she re-entered her room, later in the day.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading 'Papa orders me to have everything as usual, and won't even let me give Miss Betty an early dinner, though he knows she has nine miles of a ride to reach home.'
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading A SMALL DINNER-PARTY It is sad to have to record that all Kate's persuasions with her cousin, all her own earnest attempts at conciliation, and her ably-planned schemes to escape a difficulty, were only so much labour lost.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading 'That explains somewhat a message he has sent myself,' replied Nina, 'to wear my very prettiest toilet and my Greek cap, which he admired so much the other day.'
determined
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading 'Papa orders me to have everything as usual, and won't even let me give Miss Betty an early dinner, though he knows she has nine miles of a ride to reach home.'
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading 'It's no use, all I have been telling you, Nina,' said Kate, as she re-entered her room, later in the day.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading A SMALL DINNER-PARTY It is sad to have to record that all Kate's persuasions with her cousin, all her own earnest attempts at conciliation, and her ably-planned schemes to escape a difficulty, were only so much labour lost.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'It's no use, all I have been telling you, Nina,' said Kate, as she re-entered her room, later in the day.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading A SMALL DINNER-PARTY It is sad to have to record that all Kate's persuasions with her cousin, all her own earnest attempts at conciliation, and her ably-planned schemes to escape a difficulty, were only so much labour lost.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading 'That explains somewhat a message he has sent myself,' replied Nina, 'to wear my very prettiest toilet and my Greek cap, which he admired so much the other day.'
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'It's no use, all I have been telling you, Nina,' said Kate, as she re-entered her room, later in the day.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A SMALL DINNER-PARTY It is sad to have to record that all Kate's persuasions with her cousin, all her own earnest attempts at conciliation, and her ably-planned schemes to escape a difficulty, were only so much labour lost.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A SMALL DINNER-PARTY It is sad to have to record that all Kate's persuasions with her cousin, all her own earnest attempts at conciliation, and her ably-planned schemes to escape a difficulty, were only so much labour lost.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading 'That explains somewhat a message he has sent myself,' replied Nina, 'to wear my very prettiest toilet and my Greek cap, which he admired so much the other day.'
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading 'It's no use, all I have been telling you, Nina,' said Kate, as she re-entered her room, later in the day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A SMALL DINNER-PARTY It is sad to have to record that all Kate's persuasions with her cousin, all her own earnest attempts at conciliation, and her ably-planned schemes to escape a difficulty, were only so much labour lost.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading 'Papa orders me to have everything as usual, and won't even let me give Miss Betty an early dinner, though he knows she has nine miles of a ride to reach home.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SMALL DINNER-PARTY It is sad to have to record that all Kate's persuasions with her cousin, all her own earnest attempts at conciliation, and her ably-planned schemes to escape a difficulty, were only so much labour lost.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading 'That explains somewhat a message he has sent myself,' replied Nina, 'to wear my very prettiest toilet and my Greek cap, which he admired so much the other day.'
the act of using
From this reading 'It's no use, all I have been telling you, Nina,' said Kate, as she re-entered her room, later in the day.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading 'Papa orders me to have everything as usual, and won't even let me give Miss Betty an early dinner, though he knows she has nine miles of a ride to reach home.'
precisely as stated
From this reading 'That explains somewhat a message he has sent myself,' replied Nina, 'to wear my very prettiest toilet and my Greek cap, which he admired so much the other day.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A stern message from her father commanded her to make no change either in the house or the service of the dinner--an interference with domestic cares so novel on his part as to show that he had prepared himself for hostilities, and was resolved to meet his enemy boldly.
be dressed in
From this reading 'That explains somewhat a message he has sent myself,' replied Nina, 'to wear my very prettiest toilet and my Greek cap, which he admired so much the other day.'
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A SMALL DINNER-PARTY It is sad to have to record that all Kate's persuasions with her cousin, all her own earnest attempts at conciliation, and her ably-planned schemes to escape a difficulty, were only so much labour lost.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 'That explains somewhat a message he has sent myself,' replied Nina, 'to wear my very prettiest toilet and my Greek cap, which he admired so much the other day.'
in the company of; together with
From this reading A SMALL DINNER-PARTY It is sad to have to record that all Kate's persuasions with her cousin, all her own earnest attempts at conciliation, and her ably-planned schemes to escape a difficulty, were only so much labour lost.
won't
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From this reading 'Papa orders me to have everything as usual, and won't even let me give Miss Betty an early dinner, though he knows she has nine miles of a ride to reach home.'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'It's no use, all I have been telling you, Nina,' said Kate, as she re-entered her room, later in the day.
