used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MIDNIGHT MESSAGE Dinner in the big dining-room was great fun.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A large, round table had been prepared for the party, and the smaller, unoccupied tables all about, were also decorated with flowers to give a festive atmosphere.
(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 large, round table had been prepared for the party, and the smaller, unoccupied tables all about, were also decorated with flowers to give a festive atmosphere.
in addition
From this reading A large, round table had been prepared for the party, and the smaller, unoccupied tables all about, were also decorated with flowers to give a festive atmosphere.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A large, round table had been prepared for the party, and the smaller, unoccupied tables all about, were also decorated with flowers to give a festive atmosphere.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “I’ll sit here,” he announced, “and I’ll ask Mrs. Kenerley to sit at my right.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As there were scores of idle waiters, each of the party could have one, or more, if desired.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “I’ll sit here,” he announced, “and I’ll ask Mrs. Kenerley to sit at my right.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I’ll sit here,” he announced, “and I’ll ask Mrs. Kenerley to sit at my right.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading A large, round table had been prepared for the party, and the smaller, unoccupied tables all about, were also decorated with flowers to give a festive atmosphere.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A large, round table had been prepared for the party, and the smaller, unoccupied tables all about, were also decorated with flowers to give a festive atmosphere.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A MIDNIGHT MESSAGE Dinner in the big dining-room was great fun.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As there were scores of idle waiters, each of the party could have one, or more, if desired.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading A large, round table had been prepared for the party, and the smaller, unoccupied tables all about, were also decorated with flowers to give a festive atmosphere.
wanted intensely
From this reading As there were scores of idle waiters, each of the party could have one, or more, if desired.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading A MIDNIGHT MESSAGE Dinner in the big dining-room was great fun.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A MIDNIGHT MESSAGE Dinner in the big dining-room was great fun.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading As there were scores of idle waiters, each of the party could have one, or more, if desired.
Farnsworth
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From this reading Farnsworth seated his guests.
festiveadjectiveUS /ˈfestɪv/
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading A large, round table had been prepared for the party, and the smaller, unoccupied tables all about, were also decorated with flowers to give a festive atmosphere.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading A large, round table had been prepared for the party, and the smaller, unoccupied tables all about, were also decorated with flowers to give a festive atmosphere.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A large, round table had been prepared for the party, and the smaller, unoccupied tables all about, were also decorated with flowers to give a festive atmosphere.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading A MIDNIGHT MESSAGE Dinner in the big dining-room was great fun.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A large, round table had been prepared for the party, and the smaller, unoccupied tables all about, were also decorated with flowers to give a festive atmosphere.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A MIDNIGHT MESSAGE Dinner in the big dining-room was great fun.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Farnsworth seated his guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A large, round table had been prepared for the party, and the smaller, unoccupied tables all about, were also decorated with flowers to give a festive atmosphere.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As there were scores of idle waiters, each of the party could have one, or more, if desired.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I’ll sit here,” he announced, “and I’ll ask Mrs. Kenerley to sit at my right.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “I’ll sit here,” he announced, “and I’ll ask Mrs. Kenerley to sit at my right.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Farnsworth seated his guests.
I'll
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From this reading “I’ll sit here,” he announced, “and I’ll ask Mrs. Kenerley to sit at my right.
not in action or at work
From this reading As there were scores of idle waiters, each of the party could have one, or more, if desired.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As there were scores of idle waiters, each of the party could have one, or more, if desired.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MIDNIGHT MESSAGE Dinner in the big dining-room was great fun.
Kenerley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’ll sit here,” he announced, “and I’ll ask Mrs. Kenerley to sit at my right.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large, round table had been prepared for the party, and the smaller, unoccupied tables all about, were also decorated with flowers to give a festive atmosphere.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A MIDNIGHT MESSAGE Dinner in the big dining-room was great fun.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading A MIDNIGHT MESSAGE Dinner in the big dining-room was great fun.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As there were scores of idle waiters, each of the party could have one, or more, if desired.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “I’ll sit here,” he announced, “and I’ll ask Mrs. Kenerley to sit at my right.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I’ll sit here,” he announced, “and I’ll ask Mrs. Kenerley to sit at my right.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As there were scores of idle waiters, each of the party could have one, or more, if desired.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As there were scores of idle waiters, each of the party could have one, or more, if desired.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As there were scores of idle waiters, each of the party could have one, or more, if desired.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A large, round table had been prepared for the party, and the smaller, unoccupied tables all about, were also decorated with flowers to give a festive atmosphere.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading A large, round table had been prepared for the party, and the smaller, unoccupied tables all about, were also decorated with flowers to give a festive atmosphere.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “I’ll sit here,” he announced, “and I’ll ask Mrs. Kenerley to sit at my right.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A large, round table had been prepared for the party, and the smaller, unoccupied tables all about, were also decorated with flowers to give a festive atmosphere.
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading As there were scores of idle waiters, each of the party could have one, or more, if desired.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Farnsworth seated his guests.
be seated
From this reading “I’ll sit here,” he announced, “and I’ll ask Mrs. Kenerley to sit at my right.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading A large, round table had been prepared for the party, and the smaller, unoccupied tables all about, were also decorated with flowers to give a festive atmosphere.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A large, round table had been prepared for the party, and the smaller, unoccupied tables all about, were also decorated with flowers to give a festive atmosphere.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A large, round table had been prepared for the party, and the smaller, unoccupied tables all about, were also decorated with flowers to give a festive atmosphere.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MIDNIGHT MESSAGE Dinner in the big dining-room was great fun.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As there were scores of idle waiters, each of the party could have one, or more, if desired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A large, round table had been prepared for the party, and the smaller, unoccupied tables all about, were also decorated with flowers to give a festive atmosphere.
unoccupiedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːkjəpaɪd/
not held or filled or in use
From this reading A large, round table had been prepared for the party, and the smaller, unoccupied tables all about, were also decorated with flowers to give a festive atmosphere.
waitersnounUS /ˈweɪtərz/
plural of “waiter” — a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading As there were scores of idle waiters, each of the party could have one, or more, if desired.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MIDNIGHT MESSAGE Dinner in the big dining-room was great fun.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A large, round table had been prepared for the party, and the smaller, unoccupied tables all about, were also decorated with flowers to give a festive atmosphere.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A large, round table had been prepared for the party, and the smaller, unoccupied tables all about, were also decorated with flowers to give a festive atmosphere.
