used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I do not think that he was a favorite of mother's, but she always made a great point of welcoming all father's friends to the house, and I saw that she had welcomed him to-night.
(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 I do not think that he was a favorite of mother's, but she always made a great point of welcoming all father's friends to the house, and I saw that she had welcomed him to-night.
alterationsnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading He sat in the place of honor beside her, and there were sundry alterations on the tea-table, and a pot of special marmalade in the middle.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I do not think that he was a favorite of mother's, but she always made a great point of welcoming all father's friends to the house, and I saw that she had welcomed him to-night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I do not think that he was a favorite of mother's, but she always made a great point of welcoming all father's friends to the house, and I saw that she had welcomed him to-night.
next to; at the side of
From this reading He sat in the place of honor beside her, and there were sundry alterations on the tea-table, and a pot of special marmalade in the middle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I do not think that he was a favorite of mother's, but she always made a great point of welcoming all father's friends to the house, and I saw that she had welcomed him to-night.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I did not escape Mr. Hoad by my walk.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was very late when I came in.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not escape Mr. Hoad by my walk.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not think that he was a favorite of mother's, but she always made a great point of welcoming all father's friends to the house, and I saw that she had welcomed him to-night.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading I did not escape Mr. Hoad by my walk.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I do not think that he was a favorite of mother's, but she always made a great point of welcoming all father's friends to the house, and I saw that she had welcomed him to-night.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading I do not think that he was a favorite of mother's, but she always made a great point of welcoming all father's friends to the house, and I saw that she had welcomed him to-night.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I do not think that he was a favorite of mother's, but she always made a great point of welcoming all father's friends to the house, and I saw that she had welcomed him to-night.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I do not think that he was a favorite of mother's, but she always made a great point of welcoming all father's friends to the house, and I saw that she had welcomed him to-night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had stayed to tea.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had stayed to tea.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He sat in the place of honor beside her, and there were sundry alterations on the tea-table, and a pot of special marmalade in the middle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I do not think that he was a favorite of mother's, but she always made a great point of welcoming all father's friends to the house, and I saw that she had welcomed him to-night.
Hoad
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From this reading I did not escape Mr. Hoad by my walk.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading He sat in the place of honor beside her, and there were sundry alterations on the tea-table, and a pot of special marmalade in the middle.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I do not think that he was a favorite of mother's, but she always made a great point of welcoming all father's friends to the house, and I saw that she had welcomed him to-night.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I did not escape Mr. Hoad by my walk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He sat in the place of honor beside her, and there were sundry alterations on the tea-table, and a pot of special marmalade in the middle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was very late when I came in.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was very late when I came in.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I do not think that he was a favorite of mother's, but she always made a great point of welcoming all father's friends to the house, and I saw that she had welcomed him to-night.
marmaladenounUS /ˈmɑːrməleɪd/
a preserve made of the pulp and rind of citrus fruits
From this reading He sat in the place of honor beside her, and there were sundry alterations on the tea-table, and a pot of special marmalade in the middle.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading He sat in the place of honor beside her, and there were sundry alterations on the tea-table, and a pot of special marmalade in the middle.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I do not think that he was a favorite of mother's, but she always made a great point of welcoming all father's friends to the house, and I saw that she had welcomed him to-night.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I did not escape Mr. Hoad by my walk.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I did not escape Mr. Hoad by my walk.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not escape Mr. Hoad by my walk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I do not think that he was a favorite of mother's, but she always made a great point of welcoming all father's friends to the house, and I saw that she had welcomed him to-night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He sat in the place of honor beside her, and there were sundry alterations on the tea-table, and a pot of special marmalade in the middle.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He sat in the place of honor beside her, and there were sundry alterations on the tea-table, and a pot of special marmalade in the middle.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I do not think that he was a favorite of mother's, but she always made a great point of welcoming all father's friends to the house, and I saw that she had welcomed him to-night.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading He sat in the place of honor beside her, and there were sundry alterations on the tea-table, and a pot of special marmalade in the middle.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat in the place of honor beside her, and there were sundry alterations on the tea-table, and a pot of special marmalade in the middle.
cut with a saw
From this reading I do not think that he was a favorite of mother's, but she always made a great point of welcoming all father's friends to the house, and I saw that she had welcomed him to-night.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I do not think that he was a favorite of mother's, but she always made a great point of welcoming all father's friends to the house, and I saw that she had welcomed him to-night.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He sat in the place of honor beside her, and there were sundry alterations on the tea-table, and a pot of special marmalade in the middle.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He had stayed to tea.
sundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading He sat in the place of honor beside her, and there were sundry alterations on the tea-table, and a pot of special marmalade in the middle.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading He had stayed to tea.
tea-table
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From this reading He sat in the place of honor beside her, and there were sundry alterations on the tea-table, and a pot of special marmalade in the middle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I do not think that he was a favorite of mother's, but she always made a great point of welcoming all father's friends to the house, and I saw that she had welcomed him to-night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I do not think that he was a favorite of mother's, but she always made a great point of welcoming all father's friends to the house, and I saw that she had welcomed him to-night.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He sat in the place of honor beside her, and there were sundry alterations on the tea-table, and a pot of special marmalade in the middle.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I do not think that he was a favorite of mother's, but she always made a great point of welcoming all father's friends to the house, and I saw that she had welcomed him to-night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had stayed to tea.
to-night
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From this reading I do not think that he was a favorite of mother's, but she always made a great point of welcoming all father's friends to the house, and I saw that she had welcomed him to-night.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was very late when I came in.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading I did not escape Mr. Hoad by my walk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not think that he was a favorite of mother's, but she always made a great point of welcoming all father's friends to the house, and I saw that she had welcomed him to-night.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading I do not think that he was a favorite of mother's, but she always made a great point of welcoming all father's friends to the house, and I saw that she had welcomed him to-night.
welcomingadjectiveUS /ˈwelkəmɪŋ/
very cordial
From this reading I do not think that he was a favorite of mother's, but she always made a great point of welcoming all father's friends to the house, and I saw that she had welcomed him to-night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He sat in the place of honor beside her, and there were sundry alterations on the tea-table, and a pot of special marmalade in the middle.
at the time that
From this reading It was very late when I came in.
