used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading In pouring out the tea, she helped him last, saying gaily, "The first of the coffee, Mr. Linton, the last of the tea."
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.
move gently or carefully
From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In pouring out the tea, she helped him last, saying gaily, "The first of the coffee, Mr. Linton, the last of the tea."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I used to hear it from my mother.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading In pouring out the tea, she helped him last, saying gaily, "The first of the coffee, Mr. Linton, the last of the tea."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "A good homely saying," he observed.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A good homely saying," he observed.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "I used to hear it from my mother.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading In pouring out the tea, she helped him last, saying gaily, "The first of the coffee, Mr. Linton, the last of the tea."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In pouring out the tea, she helped him last, saying gaily, "The first of the coffee, Mr. Linton, the last of the tea."
homelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading "A good homely saying," he observed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I used to hear it from my mother.
imaginableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənəbəl/
capable of being imagined
From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.
immediately past
From this reading In pouring out the tea, she helped him last, saying gaily, "The first of the coffee, Mr. Linton, the last of the tea."
Leth's
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From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.
Linton
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From this reading In pouring out the tea, she helped him last, saying gaily, "The first of the coffee, Mr. Linton, the last of the tea."
engage in
From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.
merriest
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From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "I used to hear it from my mother.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In pouring out the tea, she helped him last, saying gaily, "The first of the coffee, Mr. Linton, the last of the tea."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I used to hear it from my mother.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE READING OF THE NEW PLAY.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "A good homely saying," he observed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE READING OF THE NEW PLAY.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In pouring out the tea, she helped him last, saying gaily, "The first of the coffee, Mr. Linton, the last of the tea."
participate in games or sport
From this reading THE READING OF THE NEW PLAY.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading In pouring out the tea, she helped him last, saying gaily, "The first of the coffee, Mr. Linton, the last of the tea."
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading THE READING OF THE NEW PLAY.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading In pouring out the tea, she helped him last, saying gaily, "The first of the coffee, Mr. Linton, the last of the tea."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In pouring out the tea, she helped him last, saying gaily, "The first of the coffee, Mr. Linton, the last of the tea."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading In pouring out the tea, she helped him last, saying gaily, "The first of the coffee, Mr. Linton, the last of the tea."
tea-party
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From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE READING OF THE NEW PLAY.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "I used to hear it from my mother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the merriest tea-party imaginable; and Aunt Leth's mind was at ease, in consequence of the time which had been afforded her to make suitable preparations for so eminent a guest as the dramatic author.
