Chapter XXIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer

From this reading --Hamilton Aide.

(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 The largest minds, still earthward bent, are small, Who, knowing much, are ignorant of all.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The largest minds, still earthward bent, are small, Who, knowing much, are ignorant of all.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Lady Sarah had written at her request to ask for one.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading The largest minds, still earthward bent, are small, Who, knowing much, are ignorant of all.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading CIRCUMSTANCE.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The largest minds, still earthward bent, are small, Who, knowing much, are ignorant of all.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

Irish mathematician (1806-1865)

From this reading --Hamilton Aide.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Lady Sarah had written at her request to ask for one.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading The largest minds, still earthward bent, are small, Who, knowing much, are ignorant of all.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading The largest minds, still earthward bent, are small, Who, knowing much, are ignorant of all.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Sarah had written at her request to ask for one.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The largest minds, still earthward bent, are small, Who, knowing much, are ignorant of all.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading The largest minds, still earthward bent, are small, Who, knowing much, are ignorant of all.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The largest minds, still earthward bent, are small, Who, knowing much, are ignorant of all.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The largest minds, still earthward bent, are small, Who, knowing much, are ignorant of all.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Lady Sarah had written at her request to ask for one.

United States golfer (born in 1929)

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

express the need or desire for

From this reading Lady Sarah had written at her request to ask for one.

(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading Lady Sarah had written at her request to ask for one.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The largest minds, still earthward bent, are small, Who, knowing much, are ignorant of all.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

not in physical motion

From this reading The largest minds, still earthward bent, are small, Who, knowing much, are ignorant of all.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The largest minds, still earthward bent, are small, Who, knowing much, are ignorant of all.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

which person or people

From this reading The largest minds, still earthward bent, are small, Who, knowing much, are ignorant of all.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading For some days before the picnic Mrs. Palmer and Julie had been absorbed in the preparation of two beautiful garments that were to be worn at Mrs. Middleton's dinner, and at a ball at Bucklersbury House, for which Mrs. Palmer was expecting an invitation.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Lady Sarah had written at her request to ask for one.