used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Was I?" the young girl asked, pleasantly; then she added: "Well, two miles make quite a walk."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It seems to me that you were gone a long while," Mrs. Montague curtly remarked, as Mona entered her room.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Was I?" the young girl asked, pleasantly; then she added: "Well, two miles make quite a walk."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MONA ATTENDS THE BALL AT HAZELDEAN.
ATTENDSverbUS /əˈtendz/
third-person singular of “attend” — be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading MONA ATTENDS THE BALL AT HAZELDEAN.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading MONA ATTENDS THE BALL AT HAZELDEAN.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
carpentersnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntərz/
plural of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
caterernounUS /ˈkeɪtərər/
someone who provides food and service (as for a party)
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
conservatorynounUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɔːri/
the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
curtlyadverbUS /ˈkɜːrtli/
in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
From this reading "It seems to me that you were gone a long while," Mrs. Montague curtly remarked, as Mona entered her room.
decoratorsnounUS /ˈdekəreɪtərz/
plural of “decorator” — a person who specializes in interior decoration
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "It seems to me that you were gone a long while," Mrs. Montague curtly remarked, as Mona entered her room.
every person
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Mrs. Montague flushed at the remark.
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
set up or found
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
a young female
From this reading "Was I?" the young girl asked, pleasantly; then she added: "Well, two miles make quite a walk."
destroyed or killed
From this reading "It seems to me that you were gone a long while," Mrs. Montague curtly remarked, as Mona entered her room.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
HAZELDEAN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MONA ATTENDS THE BALL AT HAZELDEAN.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Was I?" the young girl asked, pleasantly; then she added: "Well, two miles make quite a walk."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It seems to me that you were gone a long while," Mrs. Montague curtly remarked, as Mona entered her room.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "It seems to me that you were gone a long while," Mrs. Montague curtly remarked, as Mona entered her room.
engage in
From this reading "Was I?" the young girl asked, pleasantly; then she added: "Well, two miles make quite a walk."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It seems to me that you were gone a long while," Mrs. Montague curtly remarked, as Mona entered her room.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading "Was I?" the young girl asked, pleasantly; then she added: "Well, two miles make quite a walk."
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
MONAnounUS /ˈmoʊnə/
an island to the northwest of Wales
From this reading MONA ATTENDS THE BALL AT HAZELDEAN.
Montague
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It seems to me that you were gone a long while," Mrs. Montague curtly remarked, as Mona entered her room.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "It seems to me that you were gone a long while," Mrs. Montague curtly remarked, as Mona entered her room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "Was I?" the young girl asked, pleasantly; then she added: "Well, two miles make quite a walk."
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Was I?" the young girl asked, pleasantly; then she added: "Well, two miles make quite a walk."
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Mrs. Montague flushed at the remark.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "It seems to me that you were gone a long while," Mrs. Montague curtly remarked, as Mona entered her room.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "It seems to me that you were gone a long while," Mrs. Montague curtly remarked, as Mona entered her room.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It seems to me that you were gone a long while," Mrs. Montague curtly remarked, as Mona entered her room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Was I?" the young girl asked, pleasantly; then she added: "Well, two miles make quite a walk."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It seems to me that you were gone a long while," Mrs. Montague curtly remarked, as Mona entered her room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MONA ATTENDS THE BALL AT HAZELDEAN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Was I?" the young girl asked, pleasantly; then she added: "Well, two miles make quite a walk."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Was I?" the young girl asked, pleasantly; then she added: "Well, two miles make quite a walk."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading "Was I?" the young girl asked, pleasantly; then she added: "Well, two miles make quite a walk."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Was I?" the young girl asked, pleasantly; then she added: "Well, two miles make quite a walk."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mona found considerable excitement and confusion prevailing upon her return, for carpenters and decorators were busy about the house; flowers and plants were being carried in from the conservatory; the caterer and his force were arranging things to their minds, in the dining-room and kitchen, and everybody, guests included, was busy and in a flutter of anticipation over the approaching festivities.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "It seems to me that you were gone a long while," Mrs. Montague curtly remarked, as Mona entered her room.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It seems to me that you were gone a long while," Mrs. Montague curtly remarked, as Mona entered her room.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Was I?" the young girl asked, pleasantly; then she added: "Well, two miles make quite a walk."
