used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A knowledge of dinner-table etiquette is all important in many respects; but chiefly in this: that it is regarded as one of the strong tests of good breeding.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Dinners are generally looked upon as entertainments for married people and the middle aged, but it is often desirable to have some young unmarried persons among the guests.
(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 A knowledge of dinner-table etiquette is all important in many respects; but chiefly in this: that it is regarded as one of the strong tests of good breeding.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Dining should be ranked among the fine arts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dinner Giving and Dining Out.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dinners are generally looked upon as entertainments for married people and the middle aged, but it is often desirable to have some young unmarried persons among the guests.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading Dining should be ranked among the fine arts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A knowledge of dinner-table etiquette is all important in many respects; but chiefly in this: that it is regarded as one of the strong tests of good breeding.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dining should be ranked among the fine arts.
breedingnounUS /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading A knowledge of dinner-table etiquette is all important in many respects; but chiefly in this: that it is regarded as one of the strong tests of good breeding.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A knowledge of dinner-table etiquette is all important in many respects; but chiefly in this: that it is regarded as one of the strong tests of good breeding.
for the most part
From this reading A knowledge of dinner-table etiquette is all important in many respects; but chiefly in this: that it is regarded as one of the strong tests of good breeding.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading Dinners are generally looked upon as entertainments for married people and the middle aged, but it is often desirable to have some young unmarried persons among the guests.
DiningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading Dinner Giving and Dining Out.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Dinner Giving and Dining Out.
dinner-table
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From this reading A knowledge of dinner-table etiquette is all important in many respects; but chiefly in this: that it is regarded as one of the strong tests of good breeding.
DinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Dinners are generally looked upon as entertainments for married people and the middle aged, but it is often desirable to have some young unmarried persons among the guests.
entertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Dinners are generally looked upon as entertainments for married people and the middle aged, but it is often desirable to have some young unmarried persons among the guests.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading A knowledge of dinner-table etiquette is all important in many respects; but chiefly in this: that it is regarded as one of the strong tests of good breeding.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Dining should be ranked among the fine arts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dinners are generally looked upon as entertainments for married people and the middle aged, but it is often desirable to have some young unmarried persons among the guests.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Dinners are generally looked upon as entertainments for married people and the middle aged, but it is often desirable to have some young unmarried persons among the guests.
the act of giving
From this reading Dinner Giving and Dining Out.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A knowledge of dinner-table etiquette is all important in many respects; but chiefly in this: that it is regarded as one of the strong tests of good breeding.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Dinners are generally looked upon as entertainments for married people and the middle aged, but it is often desirable to have some young unmarried persons among the guests.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Dinners are generally looked upon as entertainments for married people and the middle aged, but it is often desirable to have some young unmarried persons among the guests.
of great significance or value
From this reading A knowledge of dinner-table etiquette is all important in many respects; but chiefly in this: that it is regarded as one of the strong tests of good breeding.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A knowledge of dinner-table etiquette is all important in many respects; but chiefly in this: that it is regarded as one of the strong tests of good breeding.
INVITEverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading WHOM TO INVITE.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A knowledge of dinner-table etiquette is all important in many respects; but chiefly in this: that it is regarded as one of the strong tests of good breeding.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A knowledge of dinner-table etiquette is all important in many respects; but chiefly in this: that it is regarded as one of the strong tests of good breeding.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading A knowledge of dinner-table etiquette is all important in many respects; but chiefly in this: that it is regarded as one of the strong tests of good breeding.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Dinners are generally looked upon as entertainments for married people and the middle aged, but it is often desirable to have some young unmarried persons among the guests.
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 A knowledge of dinner-table etiquette is all important in many respects; but chiefly in this: that it is regarded as one of the strong tests of good breeding.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Dinners are generally looked upon as entertainments for married people and the middle aged, but it is often desirable to have some young unmarried persons among the guests.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Dinners are generally looked upon as entertainments for married people and the middle aged, but it is often desirable to have some young unmarried persons among the guests.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A knowledge of dinner-table etiquette is all important in many respects; but chiefly in this: that it is regarded as one of the strong tests of good breeding.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Dinners are generally looked upon as entertainments for married people and the middle aged, but it is often desirable to have some young unmarried persons among the guests.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A knowledge of dinner-table etiquette is all important in many respects; but chiefly in this: that it is regarded as one of the strong tests of good breeding.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dinner Giving and Dining Out.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Dinners are generally looked upon as entertainments for married people and the middle aged, but it is often desirable to have some young unmarried persons among the guests.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Dinners are generally looked upon as entertainments for married people and the middle aged, but it is often desirable to have some young unmarried persons among the guests.
rankedadjectiveUS /ræŋkt/
arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks
From this reading Dining should be ranked among the fine arts.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading A knowledge of dinner-table etiquette is all important in many respects; but chiefly in this: that it is regarded as one of the strong tests of good breeding.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading A knowledge of dinner-table etiquette is all important in many respects; but chiefly in this: that it is regarded as one of the strong tests of good breeding.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Dining should be ranked among the fine arts.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Dinners are generally looked upon as entertainments for married people and the middle aged, but it is often desirable to have some young unmarried persons among the guests.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading A knowledge of dinner-table etiquette is all important in many respects; but chiefly in this: that it is regarded as one of the strong tests of good breeding.
testsnounUS /tests/
plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading A knowledge of dinner-table etiquette is all important in many respects; but chiefly in this: that it is regarded as one of the strong tests of good breeding.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A knowledge of dinner-table etiquette is all important in many respects; but chiefly in this: that it is regarded as one of the strong tests of good breeding.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dining should be ranked among the fine arts.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A knowledge of dinner-table etiquette is all important in many respects; but chiefly in this: that it is regarded as one of the strong tests of good breeding.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dinners are generally looked upon as entertainments for married people and the middle aged, but it is often desirable to have some young unmarried persons among the guests.
unmarriedadjectiveUS /ənˈmerid/
not married or related to the unmarried state
From this reading Dinners are generally looked upon as entertainments for married people and the middle aged, but it is often desirable to have some young unmarried persons among the guests.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Dinners are generally looked upon as entertainments for married people and the middle aged, but it is often desirable to have some young unmarried persons among the guests.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WHOM TO INVITE.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Dinners are generally looked upon as entertainments for married people and the middle aged, but it is often desirable to have some young unmarried persons among the guests.
