used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a satisfactory affair to him, the principal actor.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading It was a satisfactory affair to him, the principal actor.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was a satisfactory affair to him, the principal actor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BELDEN CONTEMPLATES VILLAINIES, NEW AND OLD Belden was the only guest at the dinner at Mr. Waddie’s in recognition of his care of Diana.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BELDEN CONTEMPLATES VILLAINIES, NEW AND OLD Belden was the only guest at the dinner at Mr. Waddie’s in recognition of his care of Diana.
BELDEN
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From this reading BELDEN CONTEMPLATES VILLAINIES, NEW AND OLD Belden was the only guest at the dinner at Mr. Waddie’s in recognition of his care of Diana.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The to eat was good; the to drink sparkling; the to wit brilliant; the to woo he thought promising.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading BELDEN CONTEMPLATES VILLAINIES, NEW AND OLD Belden was the only guest at the dinner at Mr. Waddie’s in recognition of his care of Diana.
CONTEMPLATESverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪts/
third-person singular of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading BELDEN CONTEMPLATES VILLAINIES, NEW AND OLD Belden was the only guest at the dinner at Mr. Waddie’s in recognition of his care of Diana.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading BELDEN CONTEMPLATES VILLAINIES, NEW AND OLD Belden was the only guest at the dinner at Mr. Waddie’s in recognition of his care of Diana.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading BELDEN CONTEMPLATES VILLAINIES, NEW AND OLD Belden was the only guest at the dinner at Mr. Waddie’s in recognition of his care of Diana.
take in liquids
From this reading The to eat was good; the to drink sparkling; the to wit brilliant; the to woo he thought promising.
take in solid food
From this reading The to eat was good; the to drink sparkling; the to wit brilliant; the to woo he thought promising.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading It was not late when Mr. Belden reached the Millard on return from this fortunate occasion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was not late when Mr. Belden reached the Millard on return from this fortunate occasion.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The to eat was good; the to drink sparkling; the to wit brilliant; the to woo he thought promising.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading BELDEN CONTEMPLATES VILLAINIES, NEW AND OLD Belden was the only guest at the dinner at Mr. Waddie’s in recognition of his care of Diana.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The to eat was good; the to drink sparkling; the to wit brilliant; the to woo he thought promising.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a satisfactory affair to him, the principal actor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BELDEN CONTEMPLATES VILLAINIES, NEW AND OLD Belden was the only guest at the dinner at Mr. Waddie’s in recognition of his care of Diana.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BELDEN CONTEMPLATES VILLAINIES, NEW AND OLD Belden was the only guest at the dinner at Mr. Waddie’s in recognition of his care of Diana.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a satisfactory affair to him, the principal actor.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was not late when Mr. Belden reached the Millard on return from this fortunate occasion.
Millard
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From this reading It was not late when Mr. Belden reached the Millard on return from this fortunate occasion.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading BELDEN CONTEMPLATES VILLAINIES, NEW AND OLD Belden was the only guest at the dinner at Mr. Waddie’s in recognition of his care of Diana.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not late when Mr. Belden reached the Millard on return from this fortunate occasion.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It was not late when Mr. Belden reached the Millard on return from this fortunate occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BELDEN CONTEMPLATES VILLAINIES, NEW AND OLD Belden was the only guest at the dinner at Mr. Waddie’s in recognition of his care of Diana.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading BELDEN CONTEMPLATES VILLAINIES, NEW AND OLD Belden was the only guest at the dinner at Mr. Waddie’s in recognition of his care of Diana.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was not late when Mr. Belden reached the Millard on return from this fortunate occasion.
and nothing more
From this reading BELDEN CONTEMPLATES VILLAINIES, NEW AND OLD Belden was the only guest at the dinner at Mr. Waddie’s in recognition of his care of Diana.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading It was a satisfactory affair to him, the principal actor.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading The to eat was good; the to drink sparkling; the to wit brilliant; the to woo he thought promising.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was not late when Mr. Belden reached the Millard on return from this fortunate occasion.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading BELDEN CONTEMPLATES VILLAINIES, NEW AND OLD Belden was the only guest at the dinner at Mr. Waddie’s in recognition of his care of Diana.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was not late when Mr. Belden reached the Millard on return from this fortunate occasion.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading It was a satisfactory affair to him, the principal actor.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading The to eat was good; the to drink sparkling; the to wit brilliant; the to woo he thought promising.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BELDEN CONTEMPLATES VILLAINIES, NEW AND OLD Belden was the only guest at the dinner at Mr. Waddie’s in recognition of his care of Diana.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was not late when Mr. Belden reached the Millard on return from this fortunate occasion.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The to eat was good; the to drink sparkling; the to wit brilliant; the to woo he thought promising.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a satisfactory affair to him, the principal actor.
VILLAINIES
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From this reading BELDEN CONTEMPLATES VILLAINIES, NEW AND OLD Belden was the only guest at the dinner at Mr. Waddie’s in recognition of his care of Diana.
Waddie's
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From this reading BELDEN CONTEMPLATES VILLAINIES, NEW AND OLD Belden was the only guest at the dinner at Mr. Waddie’s in recognition of his care of Diana.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BELDEN CONTEMPLATES VILLAINIES, NEW AND OLD Belden was the only guest at the dinner at Mr. Waddie’s in recognition of his care of Diana.
at the time that
From this reading It was not late when Mr. Belden reached the Millard on return from this fortunate occasion.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading The to eat was good; the to drink sparkling; the to wit brilliant; the to woo he thought promising.
wooverbUS /wuː/
seek someone's favor
From this reading The to eat was good; the to drink sparkling; the to wit brilliant; the to woo he thought promising.
