used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She moved about the room with a grace born of her perfect physical training, which I would fain see prevalent in my own country.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She moved about the room with a grace born of her perfect physical training, which I would fain see prevalent in my own country.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all this conversation we were in the mood to enjoy the dainty meal spread before us.
AgencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading The young woman in attendance was one of the employés of the Domestic Agency, and had served Mrs. Saville, to their mutual satisfaction, for five years.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading After all this conversation we were in the mood to enjoy the dainty meal spread before us.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading In response to a question of John Saville’s, she informed us that there was to be a grand amateur theatrical entertainment in the Recreation Hall that evening, at which she intended to be one of the performers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The young woman in attendance was one of the employés of the Domestic Agency, and had served Mrs. Saville, to their mutual satisfaction, for five years.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she was one of the indoor servants of the Agency, and slept in the building, she was practically at home during most of her hours of recreation, and she spoke with all the verve and vigour of one who enjoyed life to the utmost.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In response to a question of John Saville’s, she informed us that there was to be a grand amateur theatrical entertainment in the Recreation Hall that evening, at which she intended to be one of the performers.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading The young woman in attendance was one of the employés of the Domestic Agency, and had served Mrs. Saville, to their mutual satisfaction, for five years.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In response to a question of John Saville’s, she informed us that there was to be a grand amateur theatrical entertainment in the Recreation Hall that evening, at which she intended to be one of the performers.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading After all this conversation we were in the mood to enjoy the dainty meal spread before us.
brought into existence
From this reading She moved about the room with a grace born of her perfect physical training, which I would fain see prevalent in my own country.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading As she was one of the indoor servants of the Agency, and slept in the building, she was practically at home during most of her hours of recreation, and she spoke with all the verve and vigour of one who enjoyed life to the utmost.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading After all this conversation we were in the mood to enjoy the dainty meal spread before us.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading She moved about the room with a grace born of her perfect physical training, which I would fain see prevalent in my own country.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading After all this conversation we were in the mood to enjoy the dainty meal spread before us.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading The young woman in attendance was one of the employés of the Domestic Agency, and had served Mrs. Saville, to their mutual satisfaction, for five years.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading As she was one of the indoor servants of the Agency, and slept in the building, she was practically at home during most of her hours of recreation, and she spoke with all the verve and vigour of one who enjoyed life to the utmost.
employés
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From this reading The young woman in attendance was one of the employés of the Domestic Agency, and had served Mrs. Saville, to their mutual satisfaction, for five years.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading After all this conversation we were in the mood to enjoy the dainty meal spread before us.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading As she was one of the indoor servants of the Agency, and slept in the building, she was practically at home during most of her hours of recreation, and she spoke with all the verve and vigour of one who enjoyed life to the utmost.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading In response to a question of John Saville’s, she informed us that there was to be a grand amateur theatrical entertainment in the Recreation Hall that evening, at which she intended to be one of the performers.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In response to a question of John Saville’s, she informed us that there was to be a grand amateur theatrical entertainment in the Recreation Hall that evening, at which she intended to be one of the performers.
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading She moved about the room with a grace born of her perfect physical training, which I would fain see prevalent in my own country.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The young woman in attendance was one of the employés of the Domestic Agency, and had served Mrs. Saville, to their mutual satisfaction, for five years.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The young woman in attendance was one of the employés of the Domestic Agency, and had served Mrs. Saville, to their mutual satisfaction, for five years.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading She moved about the room with a grace born of her perfect physical training, which I would fain see prevalent in my own country.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading In response to a question of John Saville’s, she informed us that there was to be a grand amateur theatrical entertainment in the Recreation Hall that evening, at which she intended to be one of the performers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The young woman in attendance was one of the employés of the Domestic Agency, and had served Mrs. Saville, to their mutual satisfaction, for five years.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading In response to a question of John Saville’s, she informed us that there was to be a grand amateur theatrical entertainment in the Recreation Hall that evening, at which she intended to be one of the performers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She moved about the room with a grace born of her perfect physical training, which I would fain see prevalent in my own country.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As she was one of the indoor servants of the Agency, and slept in the building, she was practically at home during most of her hours of recreation, and she spoke with all the verve and vigour of one who enjoyed life to the utmost.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading As she was one of the indoor servants of the Agency, and slept in the building, she was practically at home during most of her hours of recreation, and she spoke with all the verve and vigour of one who enjoyed life to the utmost.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She moved about the room with a grace born of her perfect physical training, which I would fain see prevalent in my own country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After all this conversation we were in the mood to enjoy the dainty meal spread before us.
indooradjectiveUS /ˈɪndɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place within a building
From this reading As she was one of the indoor servants of the Agency, and slept in the building, she was practically at home during most of her hours of recreation, and she spoke with all the verve and vigour of one who enjoyed life to the utmost.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading In response to a question of John Saville’s, she informed us that there was to be a grand amateur theatrical entertainment in the Recreation Hall that evening, at which she intended to be one of the performers.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading In response to a question of John Saville’s, she informed us that there was to be a grand amateur theatrical entertainment in the Recreation Hall that evening, at which she intended to be one of the performers.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading In response to a question of John Saville’s, she informed us that there was to be a grand amateur theatrical entertainment in the Recreation Hall that evening, at which she intended to be one of the performers.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading As she was one of the indoor servants of the Agency, and slept in the building, she was practically at home during most of her hours of recreation, and she spoke with all the verve and vigour of one who enjoyed life to the utmost.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading After all this conversation we were in the mood to enjoy the dainty meal spread before us.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading After all this conversation we were in the mood to enjoy the dainty meal spread before us.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As she was one of the indoor servants of the Agency, and slept in the building, she was practically at home during most of her hours of recreation, and she spoke with all the verve and vigour of one who enjoyed life to the utmost.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading She moved about the room with a grace born of her perfect physical training, which I would fain see prevalent in my own country.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The young woman in attendance was one of the employés of the Domestic Agency, and had served Mrs. Saville, to their mutual satisfaction, for five years.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading The young woman in attendance was one of the employés of the Domestic Agency, and had served Mrs. Saville, to their mutual satisfaction, for five years.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading She moved about the room with a grace born of her perfect physical training, which I would fain see prevalent in my own country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The young woman in attendance was one of the employés of the Domestic Agency, and had served Mrs. Saville, to their mutual satisfaction, for five years.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The young woman in attendance was one of the employés of the Domestic Agency, and had served Mrs. Saville, to their mutual satisfaction, for five years.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She moved about the room with a grace born of her perfect physical training, which I would fain see prevalent in my own country.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading She moved about the room with a grace born of her perfect physical training, which I would fain see prevalent in my own country.
performersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading In response to a question of John Saville’s, she informed us that there was to be a grand amateur theatrical entertainment in the Recreation Hall that evening, at which she intended to be one of the performers.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading She moved about the room with a grace born of her perfect physical training, which I would fain see prevalent in my own country.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading As she was one of the indoor servants of the Agency, and slept in the building, she was practically at home during most of her hours of recreation, and she spoke with all the verve and vigour of one who enjoyed life to the utmost.
prevalentadjectiveUS /ˈprevələnt/
most frequent or common
From this reading She moved about the room with a grace born of her perfect physical training, which I would fain see prevalent in my own country.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading In response to a question of John Saville’s, she informed us that there was to be a grand amateur theatrical entertainment in the Recreation Hall that evening, at which she intended to be one of the performers.
RecreationnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading In response to a question of John Saville’s, she informed us that there was to be a grand amateur theatrical entertainment in the Recreation Hall that evening, at which she intended to be one of the performers.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading In response to a question of John Saville’s, she informed us that there was to be a grand amateur theatrical entertainment in the Recreation Hall that evening, at which she intended to be one of the performers.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She moved about the room with a grace born of her perfect physical training, which I would fain see prevalent in my own country.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The young woman in attendance was one of the employés of the Domestic Agency, and had served Mrs. Saville, to their mutual satisfaction, for five years.
Saville
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From this reading The young woman in attendance was one of the employés of the Domestic Agency, and had served Mrs. Saville, to their mutual satisfaction, for five years.
Saville's
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From this reading In response to a question of John Saville’s, she informed us that there was to be a grand amateur theatrical entertainment in the Recreation Hall that evening, at which she intended to be one of the performers.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She moved about the room with a grace born of her perfect physical training, which I would fain see prevalent in my own country.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading As she was one of the indoor servants of the Agency, and slept in the building, she was practically at home during most of her hours of recreation, and she spoke with all the verve and vigour of one who enjoyed life to the utmost.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The young woman in attendance was one of the employés of the Domestic Agency, and had served Mrs. Saville, to their mutual satisfaction, for five years.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She moved about the room with a grace born of her perfect physical training, which I would fain see prevalent in my own country.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading As she was one of the indoor servants of the Agency, and slept in the building, she was practically at home during most of her hours of recreation, and she spoke with all the verve and vigour of one who enjoyed life to the utmost.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading As she was one of the indoor servants of the Agency, and slept in the building, she was practically at home during most of her hours of recreation, and she spoke with all the verve and vigour of one who enjoyed life to the utmost.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading After all this conversation we were in the mood to enjoy the dainty meal spread before us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In response to a question of John Saville’s, she informed us that there was to be a grand amateur theatrical entertainment in the Recreation Hall that evening, at which she intended to be one of the performers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After all this conversation we were in the mood to enjoy the dainty meal spread before us.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading In response to a question of John Saville’s, she informed us that there was to be a grand amateur theatrical entertainment in the Recreation Hall that evening, at which she intended to be one of the performers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The young woman in attendance was one of the employés of the Domestic Agency, and had served Mrs. Saville, to their mutual satisfaction, for five years.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In response to a question of John Saville’s, she informed us that there was to be a grand amateur theatrical entertainment in the Recreation Hall that evening, at which she intended to be one of the performers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After all this conversation we were in the mood to enjoy the dainty meal spread before us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After all this conversation we were in the mood to enjoy the dainty meal spread before us.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading She moved about the room with a grace born of her perfect physical training, which I would fain see prevalent in my own country.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After all this conversation we were in the mood to enjoy the dainty meal spread before us.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading As she was one of the indoor servants of the Agency, and slept in the building, she was practically at home during most of her hours of recreation, and she spoke with all the verve and vigour of one who enjoyed life to the utmost.
vervenounUS /vɜːrv/
an energetic style
From this reading As she was one of the indoor servants of the Agency, and slept in the building, she was practically at home during most of her hours of recreation, and she spoke with all the verve and vigour of one who enjoyed life to the utmost.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading As she was one of the indoor servants of the Agency, and slept in the building, she was practically at home during most of her hours of recreation, and she spoke with all the verve and vigour of one who enjoyed life to the utmost.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The young woman in attendance was one of the employés of the Domestic Agency, and had served Mrs. Saville, to their mutual satisfaction, for five years.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After all this conversation we were in the mood to enjoy the dainty meal spread before us.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After all this conversation we were in the mood to enjoy the dainty meal spread before us.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She moved about the room with a grace born of her perfect physical training, which I would fain see prevalent in my own country.
which person or people
From this reading As she was one of the indoor servants of the Agency, and slept in the building, she was practically at home during most of her hours of recreation, and she spoke with all the verve and vigour of one who enjoyed life to the utmost.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She moved about the room with a grace born of her perfect physical training, which I would fain see prevalent in my own country.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The young woman in attendance was one of the employés of the Domestic Agency, and had served Mrs. Saville, to their mutual satisfaction, for five years.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She moved about the room with a grace born of her perfect physical training, which I would fain see prevalent in my own country.
a late time of life
From this reading The young woman in attendance was one of the employés of the Domestic Agency, and had served Mrs. Saville, to their mutual satisfaction, for five years.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young woman in attendance was one of the employés of the Domestic Agency, and had served Mrs. Saville, to their mutual satisfaction, for five years.
