used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE GOODY-GOODY YOUNG MAN "Philip Holt has come, Madge," announced Phyllis Alden a few days later.
Alden
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From this reading THE GOODY-GOODY YOUNG MAN "Philip Holt has come, Madge," announced Phyllis Alden a few days later.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He has already been calling on a number of Mrs. Curtis's friends here.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "He is staying at one of the hotels until Mrs. Curtis and Tom arrive to open their cottage.
Ann
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From this reading Miss Jenny Ann says we must invite him to luncheon; so close that book, if you please, and come help us to entertain him.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading THE GOODY-GOODY YOUNG MAN "Philip Holt has come, Madge," announced Phyllis Alden a few days later.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "He is staying at one of the hotels until Mrs. Curtis and Tom arrive to open their cottage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "He is staying at one of the hotels until Mrs. Curtis and Tom arrive to open their cottage.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He has already been calling on a number of Mrs. Curtis's friends here.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann says we must invite him to luncheon; so close that book, if you please, and come help us to entertain him.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading He has already been calling on a number of Mrs. Curtis's friends here.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann says we must invite him to luncheon; so close that book, if you please, and come help us to entertain him.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE GOODY-GOODY YOUNG MAN "Philip Holt has come, Madge," announced Phyllis Alden a few days later.
condescendedverbUS /ˌkɑːndɪˈsendɪd/
past form of “condescend” — behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
From this reading Now he has condescended to come to see us.
a small house with a single story
From this reading "He is staying at one of the hotels until Mrs. Curtis and Tom arrive to open their cottage.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading "He is staying at one of the hotels until Mrs. Curtis and Tom arrive to open their cottage.
Curtis's
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From this reading He has already been calling on a number of Mrs. Curtis's friends here.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE GOODY-GOODY YOUNG MAN "Philip Holt has come, Madge," announced Phyllis Alden a few days later.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann says we must invite him to luncheon; so close that book, if you please, and come help us to entertain him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE GOODY-GOODY YOUNG MAN "Philip Holt has come, Madge," announced Phyllis Alden a few days later.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He has already been calling on a number of Mrs. Curtis's friends here.
GOODY-GOODYnoun
a person who behaves extremely well in order to please a superior
From this reading THE GOODY-GOODY YOUNG MAN "Philip Holt has come, Madge," announced Phyllis Alden a few days later.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GOODY-GOODY YOUNG MAN "Philip Holt has come, Madge," announced Phyllis Alden a few days later.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is staying at one of the hotels until Mrs. Curtis and Tom arrive to open their cottage.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann says we must invite him to luncheon; so close that book, if you please, and come help us to entertain him.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He has already been calling on a number of Mrs. Curtis's friends here.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann says we must invite him to luncheon; so close that book, if you please, and come help us to entertain him.
Holt
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From this reading THE GOODY-GOODY YOUNG MAN "Philip Holt has come, Madge," announced Phyllis Alden a few days later.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "He is staying at one of the hotels until Mrs. Curtis and Tom arrive to open their cottage.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann says we must invite him to luncheon; so close that book, if you please, and come help us to entertain him.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann says we must invite him to luncheon; so close that book, if you please, and come help us to entertain him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is staying at one of the hotels until Mrs. Curtis and Tom arrive to open their cottage.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann says we must invite him to luncheon; so close that book, if you please, and come help us to entertain him.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE GOODY-GOODY YOUNG MAN "Philip Holt has come, Madge," announced Phyllis Alden a few days later.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann says we must invite him to luncheon; so close that book, if you please, and come help us to entertain him.
Madge
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From this reading THE GOODY-GOODY YOUNG MAN "Philip Holt has come, Madge," announced Phyllis Alden a few days later.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE GOODY-GOODY YOUNG MAN "Philip Holt has come, Madge," announced Phyllis Alden a few days later.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann says we must invite him to luncheon; so close that book, if you please, and come help us to entertain him.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "He is staying at one of the hotels until Mrs. Curtis and Tom arrive to open their cottage.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann says we must invite him to luncheon; so close that book, if you please, and come help us to entertain him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now he has condescended to come to see us.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He has already been calling on a number of Mrs. Curtis's friends here.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "He is staying at one of the hotels until Mrs. Curtis and Tom arrive to open their cottage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He has already been calling on a number of Mrs. Curtis's friends here.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "He is staying at one of the hotels until Mrs. Curtis and Tom arrive to open their cottage.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "He is staying at one of the hotels until Mrs. Curtis and Tom arrive to open their cottage.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading THE GOODY-GOODY YOUNG MAN "Philip Holt has come, Madge," announced Phyllis Alden a few days later.
Phyllis
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From this reading THE GOODY-GOODY YOUNG MAN "Philip Holt has come, Madge," announced Phyllis Alden a few days later.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann says we must invite him to luncheon; so close that book, if you please, and come help us to entertain him.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann says we must invite him to luncheon; so close that book, if you please, and come help us to entertain him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Now he has condescended to come to see us.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann says we must invite him to luncheon; so close that book, if you please, and come help us to entertain him.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "He is staying at one of the hotels until Mrs. Curtis and Tom arrive to open their cottage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann says we must invite him to luncheon; so close that book, if you please, and come help us to entertain him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GOODY-GOODY YOUNG MAN "Philip Holt has come, Madge," announced Phyllis Alden a few days later.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "He is staying at one of the hotels until Mrs. Curtis and Tom arrive to open their cottage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "He is staying at one of the hotels until Mrs. Curtis and Tom arrive to open their cottage.
male cat
From this reading "He is staying at one of the hotels until Mrs. Curtis and Tom arrive to open their cottage.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "He is staying at one of the hotels until Mrs. Curtis and Tom arrive to open their cottage.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now he has condescended to come to see us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann says we must invite him to luncheon; so close that book, if you please, and come help us to entertain him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann says we must invite him to luncheon; so close that book, if you please, and come help us to entertain him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE GOODY-GOODY YOUNG MAN "Philip Holt has come, Madge," announced Phyllis Alden a few days later.
