used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She stood by the piazza railing, letting the wind blow her curls about her face, and listening to the gay march, with which the musicians had begun their afternoon concert.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading She stood by the piazza railing, letting the wind blow her curls about her face, and listening to the gay march, with which the musicians had begun their afternoon concert.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading And now they had gone out on the piazza, where many of the hotel guests had already assembled, to listen to the orchestra, and bask in the soft sea-breeze and glorious sunshine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had never before even known of the existence of such things as “lobster à la Newburg,” “chicken à la king” and “peach Melba.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had never before even known of the existence of such things as “lobster à la Newburg,” “chicken à la king” and “peach Melba.”
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading And now they had gone out on the piazza, where many of the hotel guests had already assembled, to listen to the orchestra, and bask in the soft sea-breeze and glorious sunshine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
baskverbUS /bæsk/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading And now they had gone out on the piazza, where many of the hotel guests had already assembled, to listen to the orchestra, and bask in the soft sea-breeze and glorious sunshine.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had never before even known of the existence of such things as “lobster à la Newburg,” “chicken à la king” and “peach Melba.”
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She stood by the piazza railing, letting the wind blow her curls about her face, and listening to the gay march, with which the musicians had begun their afternoon concert.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Nora was enjoying herself as she would not have believed possible a few hours earlier.
exhale hard
From this reading She stood by the piazza railing, letting the wind blow her curls about her face, and listening to the gay march, with which the musicians had begun their afternoon concert.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She stood by the piazza railing, letting the wind blow her curls about her face, and listening to the gay march, with which the musicians had begun their afternoon concert.
chickennounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading She had never before even known of the existence of such things as “lobster à la Newburg,” “chicken à la king” and “peach Melba.”
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading She stood by the piazza railing, letting the wind blow her curls about her face, and listening to the gay march, with which the musicians had begun their afternoon concert.
curlsnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading She stood by the piazza railing, letting the wind blow her curls about her face, and listening to the gay march, with which the musicians had begun their afternoon concert.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Nora was enjoying herself as she would not have believed possible a few hours earlier.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Nora was enjoying herself as she would not have believed possible a few hours earlier.
divisible by two
From this reading She had never before even known of the existence of such things as “lobster à la Newburg,” “chicken à la king” and “peach Melba.”
at any time
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading She had never before even known of the existence of such things as “lobster à la Newburg,” “chicken à la king” and “peach Melba.”
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She stood by the piazza railing, letting the wind blow her curls about her face, and listening to the gay march, with which the musicians had begun their afternoon concert.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Nora was enjoying herself as she would not have believed possible a few hours earlier.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading She stood by the piazza railing, letting the wind blow her curls about her face, and listening to the gay march, with which the musicians had begun their afternoon concert.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading And now they had gone out on the piazza, where many of the hotel guests had already assembled, to listen to the orchestra, and bask in the soft sea-breeze and glorious sunshine.
destroyed or killed
From this reading And now they had gone out on the piazza, where many of the hotel guests had already assembled, to listen to the orchestra, and bask in the soft sea-breeze and glorious sunshine.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading And now they had gone out on the piazza, where many of the hotel guests had already assembled, to listen to the orchestra, and bask in the soft sea-breeze and glorious sunshine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nora was enjoying herself as she would not have believed possible a few hours earlier.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She stood by the piazza railing, letting the wind blow her curls about her face, and listening to the gay march, with which the musicians had begun their afternoon concert.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Nora was enjoying herself as she would not have believed possible a few hours earlier.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading And now they had gone out on the piazza, where many of the hotel guests had already assembled, to listen to the orchestra, and bask in the soft sea-breeze and glorious sunshine.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Nora was enjoying herself as she would not have believed possible a few hours earlier.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
INVOLVEDadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading She had never before even known of the existence of such things as “lobster à la Newburg,” “chicken à la king” and “peach Melba.”
apprehended with certainty
From this reading She had never before even known of the existence of such things as “lobster à la Newburg,” “chicken à la king” and “peach Melba.”
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading She had never before even known of the existence of such things as “lobster à la Newburg,” “chicken à la king” and “peach Melba.”
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading She stood by the piazza railing, letting the wind blow her curls about her face, and listening to the gay march, with which the musicians had begun their afternoon concert.
hear with intention
From this reading And now they had gone out on the piazza, where many of the hotel guests had already assembled, to listen to the orchestra, and bask in the soft sea-breeze and glorious sunshine.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading She stood by the piazza railing, letting the wind blow her curls about her face, and listening to the gay march, with which the musicians had begun their afternoon concert.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
lobsternounUS /ˈlɑːbstər/
flesh of a lobster
From this reading She had never before even known of the existence of such things as “lobster à la Newburg,” “chicken à la king” and “peach Melba.”
LuncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
march in a procession
From this reading She stood by the piazza railing, letting the wind blow her curls about her face, and listening to the gay march, with which the musicians had begun their afternoon concert.
MelbanounUS /ˈmelbə/
Australian operatic soprano (1861-1931)
From this reading She had never before even known of the existence of such things as “lobster à la Newburg,” “chicken à la king” and “peach Melba.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
musiciansnounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading She stood by the piazza railing, letting the wind blow her curls about her face, and listening to the gay march, with which the musicians had begun their afternoon concert.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had never before even known of the existence of such things as “lobster à la Newburg,” “chicken à la king” and “peach Melba.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
Newburg
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From this reading She had never before even known of the existence of such things as “lobster à la Newburg,” “chicken à la king” and “peach Melba.”
NORA
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From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nora was enjoying herself as she would not have believed possible a few hours earlier.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now they had gone out on the piazza, where many of the hotel guests had already assembled, to listen to the orchestra, and bask in the soft sea-breeze and glorious sunshine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had never before even known of the existence of such things as “lobster à la Newburg,” “chicken à la king” and “peach Melba.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And now they had gone out on the piazza, where many of the hotel guests had already assembled, to listen to the orchestra, and bask in the soft sea-breeze and glorious sunshine.
orchestranounUS /ˈɔːrkəstrə/
a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players
From this reading And now they had gone out on the piazza, where many of the hotel guests had already assembled, to listen to the orchestra, and bask in the soft sea-breeze and glorious sunshine.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And now they had gone out on the piazza, where many of the hotel guests had already assembled, to listen to the orchestra, and bask in the soft sea-breeze and glorious sunshine.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
peachnounUS /piːtʃ/
cultivated in temperate regions
From this reading She had never before even known of the existence of such things as “lobster à la Newburg,” “chicken à la king” and “peach Melba.”
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading And now they had gone out on the piazza, where many of the hotel guests had already assembled, to listen to the orchestra, and bask in the soft sea-breeze and glorious sunshine.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Nora was enjoying herself as she would not have believed possible a few hours earlier.
railingnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋ/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading She stood by the piazza railing, letting the wind blow her curls about her face, and listening to the gay march, with which the musicians had begun their afternoon concert.
sea-breeze
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From this reading And now they had gone out on the piazza, where many of the hotel guests had already assembled, to listen to the orchestra, and bask in the soft sea-breeze and glorious sunshine.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading And now they had gone out on the piazza, where many of the hotel guests had already assembled, to listen to the orchestra, and bask in the soft sea-breeze and glorious sunshine.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She stood by the piazza railing, letting the wind blow her curls about her face, and listening to the gay march, with which the musicians had begun their afternoon concert.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She had never before even known of the existence of such things as “lobster à la Newburg,” “chicken à la king” and “peach Melba.”
the rays of the sun
From this reading And now they had gone out on the piazza, where many of the hotel guests had already assembled, to listen to the orchestra, and bask in the soft sea-breeze and glorious sunshine.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had never before even known of the existence of such things as “lobster à la Newburg,” “chicken à la king” and “peach Melba.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She stood by the piazza railing, letting the wind blow her curls about her face, and listening to the gay march, with which the musicians had begun their afternoon concert.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And now they had gone out on the piazza, where many of the hotel guests had already assembled, to listen to the orchestra, and bask in the soft sea-breeze and glorious sunshine.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She had never before even known of the existence of such things as “lobster à la Newburg,” “chicken à la king” and “peach Melba.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
in or at the place that
From this reading And now they had gone out on the piazza, where many of the hotel guests had already assembled, to listen to the orchestra, and bask in the soft sea-breeze and glorious sunshine.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading She stood by the piazza railing, letting the wind blow her curls about her face, and listening to the gay march, with which the musicians had begun their afternoon concert.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She stood by the piazza railing, letting the wind blow her curls about her face, and listening to the gay march, with which the musicians had begun their afternoon concert.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading NORA BECOMES INVOLVED IN DIFFICULTY Luncheon was over--a wonderful luncheon, at which Nora had been treated to so many strange, new dishes, that she began to feel more strongly than ever that she must be living in a fairy tale.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nora was enjoying herself as she would not have believed possible a few hours earlier.
à
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From this reading She had never before even known of the existence of such things as “lobster à la Newburg,” “chicken à la king” and “peach Melba.”
