used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It must be said that Will rarely accepted an invitation which did not include me, though I often realized I was invited as a necessary evil.
consider or hold as true
From this reading At any rate it was not long until he received more invitations than he could accept.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading It must be said that Will rarely accepted an invitation which did not include me, though I often realized I was invited as a necessary evil.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Perhaps it were better to use the word "acquaintances."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It must be said that Will rarely accepted an invitation which did not include me, though I often realized I was invited as a necessary evil.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any rate it was not long until he received more invitations than he could accept.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It must be said that Will rarely accepted an invitation which did not include me, though I often realized I was invited as a necessary evil.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At any rate it was not long until he received more invitations than he could accept.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It must be said that Will rarely accepted an invitation which did not include me, though I often realized I was invited as a necessary evil.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Perhaps it were better to use the word "acquaintances."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was called on to give his services for charitable purposes, but I noticed these hostesses never received him in their homes.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He was called on to give his services for charitable purposes, but I noticed these hostesses never received him in their homes.
charitableadjectiveUS /ˈtʃærətəbəl/
relating to or characterized by charity
From this reading He was called on to give his services for charitable purposes, but I noticed these hostesses never received him in their homes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At any rate it was not long until he received more invitations than he could accept.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It must be said that Will rarely accepted an invitation which did not include me, though I often realized I was invited as a necessary evil.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Will made friends easily.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading It must be said that Will rarely accepted an invitation which did not include me, though I often realized I was invited as a necessary evil.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was called on to give his services for charitable purposes, but I noticed these hostesses never received him in their homes.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Will made friends easily.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He was called on to give his services for charitable purposes, but I noticed these hostesses never received him in their homes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At any rate it was not long until he received more invitations than he could accept.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was called on to give his services for charitable purposes, but I noticed these hostesses never received him in their homes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was called on to give his services for charitable purposes, but I noticed these hostesses never received him in their homes.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading He was called on to give his services for charitable purposes, but I noticed these hostesses never received him in their homes.
hostessesnounUS /ˈhoʊstəsəz/
plural of “hostess” — a woman host
From this reading He was called on to give his services for charitable purposes, but I noticed these hostesses never received him in their homes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He was called on to give his services for charitable purposes, but I noticed these hostesses never received him in their homes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was called on to give his services for charitable purposes, but I noticed these hostesses never received him in their homes.
includeverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːd/
have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading It must be said that Will rarely accepted an invitation which did not include me, though I often realized I was invited as a necessary evil.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading It must be said that Will rarely accepted an invitation which did not include me, though I often realized I was invited as a necessary evil.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading At any rate it was not long until he received more invitations than he could accept.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading It must be said that Will rarely accepted an invitation which did not include me, though I often realized I was invited as a necessary evil.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it were better to use the word "acquaintances."
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 At any rate it was not long until he received more invitations than he could accept.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Will made friends easily.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It must be said that Will rarely accepted an invitation which did not include me, though I often realized I was invited as a necessary evil.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At any rate it was not long until he received more invitations than he could accept.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must be said that Will rarely accepted an invitation which did not include me, though I often realized I was invited as a necessary evil.
absolutely essential
From this reading It must be said that Will rarely accepted an invitation which did not include me, though I often realized I was invited as a necessary evil.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was called on to give his services for charitable purposes, but I noticed these hostesses never received him in their homes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At any rate it was not long until he received more invitations than he could accept.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He was called on to give his services for charitable purposes, but I noticed these hostesses never received him in their homes.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It must be said that Will rarely accepted an invitation which did not include me, though I often realized I was invited as a necessary evil.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was called on to give his services for charitable purposes, but I noticed these hostesses never received him in their homes.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it were better to use the word "acquaintances."
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He was called on to give his services for charitable purposes, but I noticed these hostesses never received him in their homes.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading It must be said that Will rarely accepted an invitation which did not include me, though I often realized I was invited as a necessary evil.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading At any rate it was not long until he received more invitations than he could accept.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading It must be said that Will rarely accepted an invitation which did not include me, though I often realized I was invited as a necessary evil.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading At any rate it was not long until he received more invitations than he could accept.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It must be said that Will rarely accepted an invitation which did not include me, though I often realized I was invited as a necessary evil.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading He was called on to give his services for charitable purposes, but I noticed these hostesses never received him in their homes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At any rate it was not long until he received more invitations than he could accept.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It must be said that Will rarely accepted an invitation which did not include me, though I often realized I was invited as a necessary evil.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Perhaps it were better to use the word "acquaintances."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was called on to give his services for charitable purposes, but I noticed these hostesses never received him in their homes.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He was called on to give his services for charitable purposes, but I noticed these hostesses never received him in their homes.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It must be said that Will rarely accepted an invitation which did not include me, though I often realized I was invited as a necessary evil.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perhaps it were better to use the word "acquaintances."
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading At any rate it was not long until he received more invitations than he could accept.
the act of using
From this reading Perhaps it were better to use the word "acquaintances."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At any rate it was not long until he received more invitations than he could accept.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps it were better to use the word "acquaintances."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It must be said that Will rarely accepted an invitation which did not include me, though I often realized I was invited as a necessary evil.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will made friends easily.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Perhaps it were better to use the word "acquaintances."
