used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PROVIDES A LITTLE FEMININE DIVERSION At the breakfast table, Mrs. Arbuthnot was moved to inquire of our distinguished guest whether he would care to meet some of our friends and neighbours at dinner.
altitudesnounUS /ˈæltɪtuːdz/
plural of “altitude” — elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading I was prepared to welcome anything that would withdraw me from the perilous altitudes upon which I had been walking throughout the night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PROVIDES A LITTLE FEMININE DIVERSION At the breakfast table, Mrs. Arbuthnot was moved to inquire of our distinguished guest whether he would care to meet some of our friends and neighbours at dinner.
any thing at all
From this reading I was prepared to welcome anything that would withdraw me from the perilous altitudes upon which I had been walking throughout the night.
Arbuthnot
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assented
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From this reading The King assented to the proposal with his usual hearty good-humour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PROVIDES A LITTLE FEMININE DIVERSION At the breakfast table, Mrs. Arbuthnot was moved to inquire of our distinguished guest whether he would care to meet some of our friends and neighbours at dinner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His _incognito_ should be preserved rigidly; and perhaps a few fresh faces would serve to lighten the tedium of his stay in our midst.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I was prepared to welcome anything that would withdraw me from the perilous altitudes upon which I had been walking throughout the night.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading PROVIDES A LITTLE FEMININE DIVERSION At the breakfast table, Mrs. Arbuthnot was moved to inquire of our distinguished guest whether he would care to meet some of our friends and neighbours at dinner.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
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to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Personally I was deeply grateful to Mrs. Arbuthnot for having had the inspiration to make it.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading PROVIDES A LITTLE FEMININE DIVERSION At the breakfast table, Mrs. Arbuthnot was moved to inquire of our distinguished guest whether he would care to meet some of our friends and neighbours at dinner.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading PROVIDES A LITTLE FEMININE DIVERSION At the breakfast table, Mrs. Arbuthnot was moved to inquire of our distinguished guest whether he would care to meet some of our friends and neighbours at dinner.
DIVERSIONnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading PROVIDES A LITTLE FEMININE DIVERSION At the breakfast table, Mrs. Arbuthnot was moved to inquire of our distinguished guest whether he would care to meet some of our friends and neighbours at dinner.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His _incognito_ should be preserved rigidly; and perhaps a few fresh faces would serve to lighten the tedium of his stay in our midst.
FEMININEadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading His _incognito_ should be preserved rigidly; and perhaps a few fresh faces would serve to lighten the tedium of his stay in our midst.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Personally I was deeply grateful to Mrs. Arbuthnot for having had the inspiration to make it.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading His _incognito_ should be preserved rigidly; and perhaps a few fresh faces would serve to lighten the tedium of his stay in our midst.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading PROVIDES A LITTLE FEMININE DIVERSION At the breakfast table, Mrs. Arbuthnot was moved to inquire of our distinguished guest whether he would care to meet some of our friends and neighbours at dinner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I was prepared to welcome anything that would withdraw me from the perilous altitudes upon which I had been walking throughout the night.
good-humour
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From this reading The King assented to the proposal with his usual hearty good-humour.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Personally I was deeply grateful to Mrs. Arbuthnot for having had the inspiration to make it.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading PROVIDES A LITTLE FEMININE DIVERSION At the breakfast table, Mrs. Arbuthnot was moved to inquire of our distinguished guest whether he would care to meet some of our friends and neighbours at dinner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Personally I was deeply grateful to Mrs. Arbuthnot for having had the inspiration to make it.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Personally I was deeply grateful to Mrs. Arbuthnot for having had the inspiration to make it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PROVIDES A LITTLE FEMININE DIVERSION At the breakfast table, Mrs. Arbuthnot was moved to inquire of our distinguished guest whether he would care to meet some of our friends and neighbours at dinner.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading The King assented to the proposal with his usual hearty good-humour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His _incognito_ should be preserved rigidly; and perhaps a few fresh faces would serve to lighten the tedium of his stay in our midst.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Personally I was deeply grateful to Mrs. Arbuthnot for having had the inspiration to make it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His _incognito_ should be preserved rigidly; and perhaps a few fresh faces would serve to lighten the tedium of his stay in our midst.
incognitoadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkɔːɡˈniːtoʊ/
with your identity concealed
From this reading His _incognito_ should be preserved rigidly; and perhaps a few fresh faces would serve to lighten the tedium of his stay in our midst.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading PROVIDES A LITTLE FEMININE DIVERSION At the breakfast table, Mrs. Arbuthnot was moved to inquire of our distinguished guest whether he would care to meet some of our friends and neighbours at dinner.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading Personally I was deeply grateful to Mrs. Arbuthnot for having had the inspiration to make it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Personally I was deeply grateful to Mrs. Arbuthnot for having had the inspiration to make it.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The King assented to the proposal with his usual hearty good-humour.
lightenverbUS /ˈlaɪtən/
make more cheerful
From this reading His _incognito_ should be preserved rigidly; and perhaps a few fresh faces would serve to lighten the tedium of his stay in our midst.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PROVIDES A LITTLE FEMININE DIVERSION At the breakfast table, Mrs. Arbuthnot was moved to inquire of our distinguished guest whether he would care to meet some of our friends and neighbours at dinner.
engage in
From this reading Personally I was deeply grateful to Mrs. Arbuthnot for having had the inspiration to make it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was prepared to welcome anything that would withdraw me from the perilous altitudes upon which I had been walking throughout the night.
come together
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the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading His _incognito_ should be preserved rigidly; and perhaps a few fresh faces would serve to lighten the tedium of his stay in our midst.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading PROVIDES A LITTLE FEMININE DIVERSION At the breakfast table, Mrs. Arbuthnot was moved to inquire of our distinguished guest whether he would care to meet some of our friends and neighbours at dinner.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading PROVIDES A LITTLE FEMININE DIVERSION At the breakfast table, Mrs. Arbuthnot was moved to inquire of our distinguished guest whether he would care to meet some of our friends and neighbours at dinner.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading PROVIDES A LITTLE FEMININE DIVERSION At the breakfast table, Mrs. Arbuthnot was moved to inquire of our distinguished guest whether he would care to meet some of our friends and neighbours at dinner.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I was prepared to welcome anything that would withdraw me from the perilous altitudes upon which I had been walking throughout the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PROVIDES A LITTLE FEMININE DIVERSION At the breakfast table, Mrs. Arbuthnot was moved to inquire of our distinguished guest whether he would care to meet some of our friends and neighbours at dinner.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading PROVIDES A LITTLE FEMININE DIVERSION At the breakfast table, Mrs. Arbuthnot was moved to inquire of our distinguished guest whether he would care to meet some of our friends and neighbours at dinner.
by chance
From this reading His _incognito_ should be preserved rigidly; and perhaps a few fresh faces would serve to lighten the tedium of his stay in our midst.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading I was prepared to welcome anything that would withdraw me from the perilous altitudes upon which I had been walking throughout the night.
PersonallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Personally I was deeply grateful to Mrs. Arbuthnot for having had the inspiration to make it.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading I was prepared to welcome anything that would withdraw me from the perilous altitudes upon which I had been walking throughout the night.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading His _incognito_ should be preserved rigidly; and perhaps a few fresh faces would serve to lighten the tedium of his stay in our midst.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading The King assented to the proposal with his usual hearty good-humour.
PROVIDESverbUS /prəˈvaɪdz/
third-person singular of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading PROVIDES A LITTLE FEMININE DIVERSION At the breakfast table, Mrs. Arbuthnot was moved to inquire of our distinguished guest whether he would care to meet some of our friends and neighbours at dinner.
rigidlyadverbUS /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/
in a rigid manner
From this reading His _incognito_ should be preserved rigidly; and perhaps a few fresh faces would serve to lighten the tedium of his stay in our midst.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading His _incognito_ should be preserved rigidly; and perhaps a few fresh faces would serve to lighten the tedium of his stay in our midst.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading His _incognito_ should be preserved rigidly; and perhaps a few fresh faces would serve to lighten the tedium of his stay in our midst.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading PROVIDES A LITTLE FEMININE DIVERSION At the breakfast table, Mrs. Arbuthnot was moved to inquire of our distinguished guest whether he would care to meet some of our friends and neighbours at dinner.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading His _incognito_ should be preserved rigidly; and perhaps a few fresh faces would serve to lighten the tedium of his stay in our midst.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading PROVIDES A LITTLE FEMININE DIVERSION At the breakfast table, Mrs. Arbuthnot was moved to inquire of our distinguished guest whether he would care to meet some of our friends and neighbours at dinner.
tediumnounUS /ˈtiːdiəm/
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
From this reading His _incognito_ should be preserved rigidly; and perhaps a few fresh faces would serve to lighten the tedium of his stay in our midst.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was prepared to welcome anything that would withdraw me from the perilous altitudes upon which I had been walking throughout the night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PROVIDES A LITTLE FEMININE DIVERSION At the breakfast table, Mrs. Arbuthnot was moved to inquire of our distinguished guest whether he would care to meet some of our friends and neighbours at dinner.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading I was prepared to welcome anything that would withdraw me from the perilous altitudes upon which I had been walking throughout the night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PROVIDES A LITTLE FEMININE DIVERSION At the breakfast table, Mrs. Arbuthnot was moved to inquire of our distinguished guest whether he would care to meet some of our friends and neighbours at dinner.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I was prepared to welcome anything that would withdraw me from the perilous altitudes upon which I had been walking throughout the night.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The King assented to the proposal with his usual hearty good-humour.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading I was prepared to welcome anything that would withdraw me from the perilous altitudes upon which I had been walking throughout the night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PROVIDES A LITTLE FEMININE DIVERSION At the breakfast table, Mrs. Arbuthnot was moved to inquire of our distinguished guest whether he would care to meet some of our friends and neighbours at dinner.
accept gladly
From this reading I was prepared to welcome anything that would withdraw me from the perilous altitudes upon which I had been walking throughout the night.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading PROVIDES A LITTLE FEMININE DIVERSION At the breakfast table, Mrs. Arbuthnot was moved to inquire of our distinguished guest whether he would care to meet some of our friends and neighbours at dinner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was prepared to welcome anything that would withdraw me from the perilous altitudes upon which I had been walking throughout the night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The King assented to the proposal with his usual hearty good-humour.
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading I was prepared to welcome anything that would withdraw me from the perilous altitudes upon which I had been walking throughout the night.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading PROVIDES A LITTLE FEMININE DIVERSION At the breakfast table, Mrs. Arbuthnot was moved to inquire of our distinguished guest whether he would care to meet some of our friends and neighbours at dinner.
