used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LUNCHEON PARTY.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Old the house also was; but it was after a roomy and luxurious fashion, if somewhat antiquated; and the air of ancient respectability, even of ancient distinction, was stamped upon it, as upon the family that inhabited it.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Old the house also was; but it was after a roomy and luxurious fashion, if somewhat antiquated; and the air of ancient respectability, even of ancient distinction, was stamped upon it, as upon the family that inhabited it.
in addition
From this reading Old the house also was; but it was after a roomy and luxurious fashion, if somewhat antiquated; and the air of ancient respectability, even of ancient distinction, was stamped upon it, as upon the family that inhabited it.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Old the house also was; but it was after a roomy and luxurious fashion, if somewhat antiquated; and the air of ancient respectability, even of ancient distinction, was stamped upon it, as upon the family that inhabited it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lois and her friend had first a long drive from their home in the country to a house in one of the older parts of the city.
antiquatedadjectiveUS /ˈæntəkweɪtɪd/
so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
From this reading Old the house also was; but it was after a roomy and luxurious fashion, if somewhat antiquated; and the air of ancient respectability, even of ancient distinction, was stamped upon it, as upon the family that inhabited it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Luncheon parties were not then precisely what they are now; nevertheless the entertainment was extremely handsome.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Old the house also was; but it was after a roomy and luxurious fashion, if somewhat antiquated; and the air of ancient respectability, even of ancient distinction, was stamped upon it, as upon the family that inhabited it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Old the house also was; but it was after a roomy and luxurious fashion, if somewhat antiquated; and the air of ancient respectability, even of ancient distinction, was stamped upon it, as upon the family that inhabited it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Wishart and Lois were received with warm cordiality by Miss Caruthers; but the former did not fail to observe a shadow that crossed Mrs. Caruthers' face when Lois was presented to her.
Caruthers
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From this reading Mrs. Wishart and Lois were received with warm cordiality by Miss Caruthers; but the former did not fail to observe a shadow that crossed Mrs. Caruthers' face when Lois was presented to her.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Lois and her friend had first a long drive from their home in the country to a house in one of the older parts of the city.
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading Mrs. Wishart and Lois were received with warm cordiality by Miss Caruthers; but the former did not fail to observe a shadow that crossed Mrs. Caruthers' face when Lois was presented to her.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Lois and her friend had first a long drive from their home in the country to a house in one of the older parts of the city.
placed crosswise
From this reading Mrs. Wishart and Lois were received with warm cordiality by Miss Caruthers; but the former did not fail to observe a shadow that crossed Mrs. Caruthers' face when Lois was presented to her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. Wishart and Lois were received with warm cordiality by Miss Caruthers; but the former did not fail to observe a shadow that crossed Mrs. Caruthers' face when Lois was presented to her.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading Old the house also was; but it was after a roomy and luxurious fashion, if somewhat antiquated; and the air of ancient respectability, even of ancient distinction, was stamped upon it, as upon the family that inhabited it.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Lois and her friend had first a long drive from their home in the country to a house in one of the older parts of the city.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Luncheon parties were not then precisely what they are now; nevertheless the entertainment was extremely handsome.
divisible by two
From this reading Old the house also was; but it was after a roomy and luxurious fashion, if somewhat antiquated; and the air of ancient respectability, even of ancient distinction, was stamped upon it, as upon the family that inhabited it.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Luncheon parties were not then precisely what they are now; nevertheless the entertainment was extremely handsome.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mrs. Wishart and Lois were received with warm cordiality by Miss Caruthers; but the former did not fail to observe a shadow that crossed Mrs. Caruthers' face when Lois was presented to her.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Mrs. Wishart and Lois were received with warm cordiality by Miss Caruthers; but the former did not fail to observe a shadow that crossed Mrs. Caruthers' face when Lois was presented to her.
a social unit living together
From this reading Old the house also was; but it was after a roomy and luxurious fashion, if somewhat antiquated; and the air of ancient respectability, even of ancient distinction, was stamped upon it, as upon the family that inhabited it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Old the house also was; but it was after a roomy and luxurious fashion, if somewhat antiquated; and the air of ancient respectability, even of ancient distinction, was stamped upon it, as upon the family that inhabited it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Lois and her friend had first a long drive from their home in the country to a house in one of the older parts of the city.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Mrs. Wishart and Lois were received with warm cordiality by Miss Caruthers; but the former did not fail to observe a shadow that crossed Mrs. Caruthers' face when Lois was presented to her.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Lois and her friend had first a long drive from their home in the country to a house in one of the older parts of the city.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lois and her friend had first a long drive from their home in the country to a house in one of the older parts of the city.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lois and her friend had first a long drive from their home in the country to a house in one of the older parts of the city.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Luncheon parties were not then precisely what they are now; nevertheless the entertainment was extremely handsome.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lois and her friend had first a long drive from their home in the country to a house in one of the older parts of the city.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Lois and her friend had first a long drive from their home in the country to a house in one of the older parts of the city.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Lois and her friend had first a long drive from their home in the country to a house in one of the older parts of the city.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Old the house also was; but it was after a roomy and luxurious fashion, if somewhat antiquated; and the air of ancient respectability, even of ancient distinction, was stamped upon it, as upon the family that inhabited it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lois and her friend had first a long drive from their home in the country to a house in one of the older parts of the city.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading Old the house also was; but it was after a roomy and luxurious fashion, if somewhat antiquated; and the air of ancient respectability, even of ancient distinction, was stamped upon it, as upon the family that inhabited it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Old the house also was; but it was after a roomy and luxurious fashion, if somewhat antiquated; and the air of ancient respectability, even of ancient distinction, was stamped upon it, as upon the family that inhabited it.
Lois
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lois and her friend had first a long drive from their home in the country to a house in one of the older parts of the city.
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 Lois and her friend had first a long drive from their home in the country to a house in one of the older parts of the city.
LUNCHEONnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading A LUNCHEON PARTY.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading Old the house also was; but it was after a roomy and luxurious fashion, if somewhat antiquated; and the air of ancient respectability, even of ancient distinction, was stamped upon it, as upon the family that inhabited it.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Mrs. Wishart and Lois were received with warm cordiality by Miss Caruthers; but the former did not fail to observe a shadow that crossed Mrs. Caruthers' face when Lois was presented to her.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Wishart and Lois were received with warm cordiality by Miss Caruthers; but the former did not fail to observe a shadow that crossed Mrs. Caruthers' face when Lois was presented to her.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Luncheon parties were not then precisely what they are now; nevertheless the entertainment was extremely handsome.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Luncheon parties were not then precisely what they are now; nevertheless the entertainment was extremely handsome.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Luncheon parties were not then precisely what they are now; nevertheless the entertainment was extremely handsome.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Mrs. Wishart and Lois were received with warm cordiality by Miss Caruthers; but the former did not fail to observe a shadow that crossed Mrs. Caruthers' face when Lois was presented to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lois and her friend had first a long drive from their home in the country to a house in one of the older parts of the city.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old the house also was; but it was after a roomy and luxurious fashion, if somewhat antiquated; and the air of ancient respectability, even of ancient distinction, was stamped upon it, as upon the family that inhabited it.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Lois and her friend had first a long drive from their home in the country to a house in one of the older parts of the city.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Lois and her friend had first a long drive from their home in the country to a house in one of the older parts of the city.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Luncheon parties were not then precisely what they are now; nevertheless the entertainment was extremely handsome.
the local environment
From this reading Lois and her friend had first a long drive from their home in the country to a house in one of the older parts of the city.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A LUNCHEON PARTY.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Luncheon parties were not then precisely what they are now; nevertheless the entertainment was extremely handsome.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mrs. Wishart and Lois were received with warm cordiality by Miss Caruthers; but the former did not fail to observe a shadow that crossed Mrs. Caruthers' face when Lois was presented to her.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Mrs. Wishart and Lois were received with warm cordiality by Miss Caruthers; but the former did not fail to observe a shadow that crossed Mrs. Caruthers' face when Lois was presented to her.
respectabilitynounUS /riˌspektəˈbɪlɪti/
honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation
From this reading Old the house also was; but it was after a roomy and luxurious fashion, if somewhat antiquated; and the air of ancient respectability, even of ancient distinction, was stamped upon it, as upon the family that inhabited it.
roomynounUS /ˈruːmi/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading Old the house also was; but it was after a roomy and luxurious fashion, if somewhat antiquated; and the air of ancient respectability, even of ancient distinction, was stamped upon it, as upon the family that inhabited it.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Mrs. Wishart and Lois were received with warm cordiality by Miss Caruthers; but the former did not fail to observe a shadow that crossed Mrs. Caruthers' face when Lois was presented to her.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Old the house also was; but it was after a roomy and luxurious fashion, if somewhat antiquated; and the air of ancient respectability, even of ancient distinction, was stamped upon it, as upon the family that inhabited it.
stampedverbUS /stæmpt/
past form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading Old the house also was; but it was after a roomy and luxurious fashion, if somewhat antiquated; and the air of ancient respectability, even of ancient distinction, was stamped upon it, as upon the family that inhabited it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Old the house also was; but it was after a roomy and luxurious fashion, if somewhat antiquated; and the air of ancient respectability, even of ancient distinction, was stamped upon it, as upon the family that inhabited it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Luncheon parties were not then precisely what they are now; nevertheless the entertainment was extremely handsome.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lois and her friend had first a long drive from their home in the country to a house in one of the older parts of the city.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Luncheon parties were not then precisely what they are now; nevertheless the entertainment was extremely handsome.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Luncheon parties were not then precisely what they are now; nevertheless the entertainment was extremely handsome.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lois and her friend had first a long drive from their home in the country to a house in one of the older parts of the city.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Old the house also was; but it was after a roomy and luxurious fashion, if somewhat antiquated; and the air of ancient respectability, even of ancient distinction, was stamped upon it, as upon the family that inhabited it.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Mrs. Wishart and Lois were received with warm cordiality by Miss Caruthers; but the former did not fail to observe a shadow that crossed Mrs. Caruthers' face when Lois was presented to her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Luncheon parties were not then precisely what they are now; nevertheless the entertainment was extremely handsome.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Luncheon parties were not then precisely what they are now; nevertheless the entertainment was extremely handsome.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Luncheon parties were not then precisely what they are now; nevertheless the entertainment was extremely handsome.
at the time that
From this reading Mrs. Wishart and Lois were received with warm cordiality by Miss Caruthers; but the former did not fail to observe a shadow that crossed Mrs. Caruthers' face when Lois was presented to her.
Wishart
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Wishart and Lois were received with warm cordiality by Miss Caruthers; but the former did not fail to observe a shadow that crossed Mrs. Caruthers' face when Lois was presented to her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Wishart and Lois were received with warm cordiality by Miss Caruthers; but the former did not fail to observe a shadow that crossed Mrs. Caruthers' face when Lois was presented to her.
