used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MERTON PASSES A PLEASANT EVENING Ambrose Kean called with Luke an evening or two later to thank Mrs. Merton in person for her kindness.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Ambrose Kean was naturally ill at ease, knowing that Mrs. Merton was acquainted with the error he had committed.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They arrived ten minutes after Mrs. Tracy and Harold had started for Hooley's Theater, and thus were saved an embarrassing meeting with two persons who would have treated them frigidly.
AmbrosenounUS /ˈæmbroʊz/
(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan
From this reading MERTON PASSES A PLEASANT EVENING Ambrose Kean called with Luke an evening or two later to thank Mrs. Merton in person for her kindness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MERTON PASSES A PLEASANT EVENING Ambrose Kean called with Luke an evening or two later to thank Mrs. Merton in person for her kindness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They arrived ten minutes after Mrs. Tracy and Harold had started for Hooley's Theater, and thus were saved an embarrassing meeting with two persons who would have treated them frigidly.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading They arrived ten minutes after Mrs. Tracy and Harold had started for Hooley's Theater, and thus were saved an embarrassing meeting with two persons who would have treated them frigidly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ambrose Kean was naturally ill at ease, knowing that Mrs. Merton was acquainted with the error he had committed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were conducted upstairs by the servant, and were ushered into Mrs. Merton's room.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading MERTON PASSES A PLEASANT EVENING Ambrose Kean called with Luke an evening or two later to thank Mrs. Merton in person for her kindness.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Ambrose Kean was naturally ill at ease, knowing that Mrs. Merton was acquainted with the error he had committed.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading They were conducted upstairs by the servant, and were ushered into Mrs. Merton's room.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Ambrose Kean was naturally ill at ease, knowing that Mrs. Merton was acquainted with the error he had committed.
embarrassingadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəsɪŋ/
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
From this reading They arrived ten minutes after Mrs. Tracy and Harold had started for Hooley's Theater, and thus were saved an embarrassing meeting with two persons who would have treated them frigidly.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Ambrose Kean was naturally ill at ease, knowing that Mrs. Merton was acquainted with the error he had committed.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading MERTON PASSES A PLEASANT EVENING Ambrose Kean called with Luke an evening or two later to thank Mrs. Merton in person for her kindness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MERTON PASSES A PLEASANT EVENING Ambrose Kean called with Luke an evening or two later to thank Mrs. Merton in person for her kindness.
frigidlyadverb
without warmth or enthusiasm
From this reading They arrived ten minutes after Mrs. Tracy and Harold had started for Hooley's Theater, and thus were saved an embarrassing meeting with two persons who would have treated them frigidly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They arrived ten minutes after Mrs. Tracy and Harold had started for Hooley's Theater, and thus were saved an embarrassing meeting with two persons who would have treated them frigidly.
Harold
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From this reading They arrived ten minutes after Mrs. Tracy and Harold had started for Hooley's Theater, and thus were saved an embarrassing meeting with two persons who would have treated them frigidly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They arrived ten minutes after Mrs. Tracy and Harold had started for Hooley's Theater, and thus were saved an embarrassing meeting with two persons who would have treated them frigidly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ambrose Kean was naturally ill at ease, knowing that Mrs. Merton was acquainted with the error he had committed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MERTON PASSES A PLEASANT EVENING Ambrose Kean called with Luke an evening or two later to thank Mrs. Merton in person for her kindness.
Hooley's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They arrived ten minutes after Mrs. Tracy and Harold had started for Hooley's Theater, and thus were saved an embarrassing meeting with two persons who would have treated them frigidly.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Ambrose Kean was naturally ill at ease, knowing that Mrs. Merton was acquainted with the error he had committed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MERTON PASSES A PLEASANT EVENING Ambrose Kean called with Luke an evening or two later to thank Mrs. Merton in person for her kindness.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They were conducted upstairs by the servant, and were ushered into Mrs. Merton's room.
KeannounUS /kiːn/
English actor noted for his portrayals of Shakespeare's great tragic characters (1789-1833)
From this reading MERTON PASSES A PLEASANT EVENING Ambrose Kean called with Luke an evening or two later to thank Mrs. Merton in person for her kindness.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading MERTON PASSES A PLEASANT EVENING Ambrose Kean called with Luke an evening or two later to thank Mrs. Merton in person for her kindness.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Ambrose Kean was naturally ill at ease, knowing that Mrs. Merton was acquainted with the error he had committed.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading MERTON PASSES A PLEASANT EVENING Ambrose Kean called with Luke an evening or two later to thank Mrs. Merton in person for her kindness.
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading MERTON PASSES A PLEASANT EVENING Ambrose Kean called with Luke an evening or two later to thank Mrs. Merton in person for her kindness.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading They arrived ten minutes after Mrs. Tracy and Harold had started for Hooley's Theater, and thus were saved an embarrassing meeting with two persons who would have treated them frigidly.
MERTONnounUS /ˈmɜːrtən/
United States religious and writer (1915-1968)
From this reading MERTON PASSES A PLEASANT EVENING Ambrose Kean called with Luke an evening or two later to thank Mrs. Merton in person for her kindness.
Merton's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were conducted upstairs by the servant, and were ushered into Mrs. Merton's room.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading They arrived ten minutes after Mrs. Tracy and Harold had started for Hooley's Theater, and thus were saved an embarrassing meeting with two persons who would have treated them frigidly.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
as might be expected
From this reading Ambrose Kean was naturally ill at ease, knowing that Mrs. Merton was acquainted with the error he had committed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading MERTON PASSES A PLEASANT EVENING Ambrose Kean called with Luke an evening or two later to thank Mrs. Merton in person for her kindness.
PASSESnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading MERTON PASSES A PLEASANT EVENING Ambrose Kean called with Luke an evening or two later to thank Mrs. Merton in person for her kindness.
a human being
From this reading MERTON PASSES A PLEASANT EVENING Ambrose Kean called with Luke an evening or two later to thank Mrs. Merton in person for her kindness.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading They arrived ten minutes after Mrs. Tracy and Harold had started for Hooley's Theater, and thus were saved an embarrassing meeting with two persons who would have treated them frigidly.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading MERTON PASSES A PLEASANT EVENING Ambrose Kean called with Luke an evening or two later to thank Mrs. Merton in person for her kindness.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading They were conducted upstairs by the servant, and were ushered into Mrs. Merton's room.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading They arrived ten minutes after Mrs. Tracy and Harold had started for Hooley's Theater, and thus were saved an embarrassing meeting with two persons who would have treated them frigidly.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading They were conducted upstairs by the servant, and were ushered into Mrs. Merton's room.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They arrived ten minutes after Mrs. Tracy and Harold had started for Hooley's Theater, and thus were saved an embarrassing meeting with two persons who would have treated them frigidly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading They arrived ten minutes after Mrs. Tracy and Harold had started for Hooley's Theater, and thus were saved an embarrassing meeting with two persons who would have treated them frigidly.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading MERTON PASSES A PLEASANT EVENING Ambrose Kean called with Luke an evening or two later to thank Mrs. Merton in person for her kindness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ambrose Kean was naturally ill at ease, knowing that Mrs. Merton was acquainted with the error he had committed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They were conducted upstairs by the servant, and were ushered into Mrs. Merton's room.
TheaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading They arrived ten minutes after Mrs. Tracy and Harold had started for Hooley's Theater, and thus were saved an embarrassing meeting with two persons who would have treated them frigidly.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They arrived ten minutes after Mrs. Tracy and Harold had started for Hooley's Theater, and thus were saved an embarrassing meeting with two persons who would have treated them frigidly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They arrived ten minutes after Mrs. Tracy and Harold had started for Hooley's Theater, and thus were saved an embarrassing meeting with two persons who would have treated them frigidly.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading They arrived ten minutes after Mrs. Tracy and Harold had started for Hooley's Theater, and thus were saved an embarrassing meeting with two persons who would have treated them frigidly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MERTON PASSES A PLEASANT EVENING Ambrose Kean called with Luke an evening or two later to thank Mrs. Merton in person for her kindness.
TracynounUS /ˈtreɪsi/
United States film actor who appeared in many films with Katharine Hepburn (1900-1967)
From this reading They arrived ten minutes after Mrs. Tracy and Harold had started for Hooley's Theater, and thus were saved an embarrassing meeting with two persons who would have treated them frigidly.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading They arrived ten minutes after Mrs. Tracy and Harold had started for Hooley's Theater, and thus were saved an embarrassing meeting with two persons who would have treated them frigidly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading MERTON PASSES A PLEASANT EVENING Ambrose Kean called with Luke an evening or two later to thank Mrs. Merton in person for her kindness.
on a floor above
From this reading They were conducted upstairs by the servant, and were ushered into Mrs. Merton's room.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading They were conducted upstairs by the servant, and were ushered into Mrs. Merton's room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ambrose Kean was naturally ill at ease, knowing that Mrs. Merton was acquainted with the error he had committed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They arrived ten minutes after Mrs. Tracy and Harold had started for Hooley's Theater, and thus were saved an embarrassing meeting with two persons who would have treated them frigidly.
which person or people
From this reading They arrived ten minutes after Mrs. Tracy and Harold had started for Hooley's Theater, and thus were saved an embarrassing meeting with two persons who would have treated them frigidly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MERTON PASSES A PLEASANT EVENING Ambrose Kean called with Luke an evening or two later to thank Mrs. Merton in person for her kindness.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They arrived ten minutes after Mrs. Tracy and Harold had started for Hooley's Theater, and thus were saved an embarrassing meeting with two persons who would have treated them frigidly.
