used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sons, Sinclair and Robert, were big, stalwart fellows, a few years older than Mabel.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I say, Mater," began Bob, after they were seated at dinner, "there's a stunning garden-party on at Regent's Park next week.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RIDDLES AND GAMES Much to Patty's satisfaction Mabel Hartley was in the habit of dining with her elders and was not condemned to "schoolroom tea."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Patty liked them at once, for they were cordial and hearty in their greetings, and quite at ease in their conversation.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I say, Mater," began Bob, after they were seated at dinner, "there's a stunning garden-party on at Regent's Park next week.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The sons, Sinclair and Robert, were big, stalwart fellows, a few years older than Mabel.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "I say, Mater," began Bob, after they were seated at dinner, "there's a stunning garden-party on at Regent's Park next week.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading RIDDLES AND GAMES Much to Patty's satisfaction Mabel Hartley was in the habit of dining with her elders and was not condemned to "schoolroom tea."
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The family was not large, consisting only of Mrs. Hartley, her mother, Mrs. Cromarty, her two sons, and Mabel.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Patty liked them at once, for they were cordial and hearty in their greetings, and quite at ease in their conversation.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Patty liked them at once, for they were cordial and hearty in their greetings, and quite at ease in their conversation.
Cromarty
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From this reading The family was not large, consisting only of Mrs. Hartley, her mother, Mrs. Cromarty, her two sons, and Mabel.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading RIDDLES AND GAMES Much to Patty's satisfaction Mabel Hartley was in the habit of dining with her elders and was not condemned to "schoolroom tea."
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "I say, Mater," began Bob, after they were seated at dinner, "there's a stunning garden-party on at Regent's Park next week.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Patty liked them at once, for they were cordial and hearty in their greetings, and quite at ease in their conversation.
eldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading RIDDLES AND GAMES Much to Patty's satisfaction Mabel Hartley was in the habit of dining with her elders and was not condemned to "schoolroom tea."
a social unit living together
From this reading The family was not large, consisting only of Mrs. Hartley, her mother, Mrs. Cromarty, her two sons, and Mabel.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading The sons, Sinclair and Robert, were big, stalwart fellows, a few years older than Mabel.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The sons, Sinclair and Robert, were big, stalwart fellows, a few years older than Mabel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Patty liked them at once, for they were cordial and hearty in their greetings, and quite at ease in their conversation.
GAMESnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading RIDDLES AND GAMES Much to Patty's satisfaction Mabel Hartley was in the habit of dining with her elders and was not condemned to "schoolroom tea."
garden-party
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From this reading "I say, Mater," began Bob, after they were seated at dinner, "there's a stunning garden-party on at Regent's Park next week.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Patty liked them at once, for they were cordial and hearty in their greetings, and quite at ease in their conversation.
an established custom
From this reading RIDDLES AND GAMES Much to Patty's satisfaction Mabel Hartley was in the habit of dining with her elders and was not condemned to "schoolroom tea."
HartleynounUS /ˈhɑːrtli/
English philosopher who introduced the theory of the association of ideas (1705-1757)
From this reading RIDDLES AND GAMES Much to Patty's satisfaction Mabel Hartley was in the habit of dining with her elders and was not condemned to "schoolroom tea."
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Patty liked them at once, for they were cordial and hearty in their greetings, and quite at ease in their conversation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading RIDDLES AND GAMES Much to Patty's satisfaction Mabel Hartley was in the habit of dining with her elders and was not condemned to "schoolroom tea."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I say, Mater," began Bob, after they were seated at dinner, "there's a stunning garden-party on at Regent's Park next week.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RIDDLES AND GAMES Much to Patty's satisfaction Mabel Hartley was in the habit of dining with her elders and was not condemned to "schoolroom tea."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The family was not large, consisting only of Mrs. Hartley, her mother, Mrs. Cromarty, her two sons, and Mabel.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Patty liked them at once, for they were cordial and hearty in their greetings, and quite at ease in their conversation.
Mabel
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From this reading RIDDLES AND GAMES Much to Patty's satisfaction Mabel Hartley was in the habit of dining with her elders and was not condemned to "schoolroom tea."
MaternounUS /ˈmɑːtər/
an informal use of the Latin word for mother; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously
From this reading "I say, Mater," began Bob, after they were seated at dinner, "there's a stunning garden-party on at Regent's Park next week.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The family was not large, consisting only of Mrs. Hartley, her mother, Mrs. Cromarty, her two sons, and Mabel.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The family was not large, consisting only of Mrs. Hartley, her mother, Mrs. Cromarty, her two sons, and Mabel.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading RIDDLES AND GAMES Much to Patty's satisfaction Mabel Hartley was in the habit of dining with her elders and was not condemned to "schoolroom tea."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "I say, Mater," began Bob, after they were seated at dinner, "there's a stunning garden-party on at Regent's Park next week.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading RIDDLES AND GAMES Much to Patty's satisfaction Mabel Hartley was in the habit of dining with her elders and was not condemned to "schoolroom tea."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RIDDLES AND GAMES Much to Patty's satisfaction Mabel Hartley was in the habit of dining with her elders and was not condemned to "schoolroom tea."
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The sons, Sinclair and Robert, were big, stalwart fellows, a few years older than Mabel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I say, Mater," began Bob, after they were seated at dinner, "there's a stunning garden-party on at Regent's Park next week.
on one occasion
From this reading Patty liked them at once, for they were cordial and hearty in their greetings, and quite at ease in their conversation.
and nothing more
From this reading The family was not large, consisting only of Mrs. Hartley, her mother, Mrs. Cromarty, her two sons, and Mabel.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading "I say, Mater," began Bob, after they were seated at dinner, "there's a stunning garden-party on at Regent's Park next week.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading Patty liked them at once, for they were cordial and hearty in their greetings, and quite at ease in their conversation.
Patty'snounUS /ˈpætiz/
possessive form of “patty” — small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading RIDDLES AND GAMES Much to Patty's satisfaction Mabel Hartley was in the habit of dining with her elders and was not condemned to "schoolroom tea."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Patty liked them at once, for they were cordial and hearty in their greetings, and quite at ease in their conversation.
Regent's
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From this reading "I say, Mater," began Bob, after they were seated at dinner, "there's a stunning garden-party on at Regent's Park next week.
RIDDLESnounUS /ˈrɪdəlz/
plural of “riddle” — a difficult problem
From this reading RIDDLES AND GAMES Much to Patty's satisfaction Mabel Hartley was in the habit of dining with her elders and was not condemned to "schoolroom tea."
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading The sons, Sinclair and Robert, were big, stalwart fellows, a few years older than Mabel.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading RIDDLES AND GAMES Much to Patty's satisfaction Mabel Hartley was in the habit of dining with her elders and was not condemned to "schoolroom tea."
express in words
From this reading "I say, Mater," began Bob, after they were seated at dinner, "there's a stunning garden-party on at Regent's Park next week.
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading RIDDLES AND GAMES Much to Patty's satisfaction Mabel Hartley was in the habit of dining with her elders and was not condemned to "schoolroom tea."
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading "I say, Mater," began Bob, after they were seated at dinner, "there's a stunning garden-party on at Regent's Park next week.
SinclairnounUS /sɪnˈkler/
United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)
From this reading The sons, Sinclair and Robert, were big, stalwart fellows, a few years older than Mabel.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading The family was not large, consisting only of Mrs. Hartley, her mother, Mrs. Cromarty, her two sons, and Mabel.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading The sons, Sinclair and Robert, were big, stalwart fellows, a few years older than Mabel.
stunningadjectiveUS /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
commanding attention
From this reading "I say, Mater," began Bob, after they were seated at dinner, "there's a stunning garden-party on at Regent's Park next week.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading RIDDLES AND GAMES Much to Patty's satisfaction Mabel Hartley was in the habit of dining with her elders and was not condemned to "schoolroom tea."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The sons, Sinclair and Robert, were big, stalwart fellows, a few years older than Mabel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RIDDLES AND GAMES Much to Patty's satisfaction Mabel Hartley was in the habit of dining with her elders and was not condemned to "schoolroom tea."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Patty liked them at once, for they were cordial and hearty in their greetings, and quite at ease in their conversation.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Patty liked them at once, for they were cordial and hearty in their greetings, and quite at ease in their conversation.
there's
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From this reading "I say, Mater," began Bob, after they were seated at dinner, "there's a stunning garden-party on at Regent's Park next week.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Patty liked them at once, for they were cordial and hearty in their greetings, and quite at ease in their conversation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RIDDLES AND GAMES Much to Patty's satisfaction Mabel Hartley was in the habit of dining with her elders and was not condemned to "schoolroom tea."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The family was not large, consisting only of Mrs. Hartley, her mother, Mrs. Cromarty, her two sons, and Mabel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RIDDLES AND GAMES Much to Patty's satisfaction Mabel Hartley was in the habit of dining with her elders and was not condemned to "schoolroom tea."
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "I say, Mater," began Bob, after they were seated at dinner, "there's a stunning garden-party on at Regent's Park next week.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sons, Sinclair and Robert, were big, stalwart fellows, a few years older than Mabel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading RIDDLES AND GAMES Much to Patty's satisfaction Mabel Hartley was in the habit of dining with her elders and was not condemned to "schoolroom tea."
a late time of life
From this reading The sons, Sinclair and Robert, were big, stalwart fellows, a few years older than Mabel.
