used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Philip Van Reypen had escorted his aunt out to her carriage, and she had driven away, while the young man returned for a few moments’ further chat with his hostess.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading AN ABLE HELPER Nearly all the guests had left the Fairfield house, after Nan’s pleasant afternoon tea.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading He admired Mrs. Fairfield very much, but, even more, he admired Patty.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AN ABLE HELPER Nearly all the guests had left the Fairfield house, after Nan’s pleasant afternoon tea.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading AN ABLE HELPER Nearly all the guests had left the Fairfield house, after Nan’s pleasant afternoon tea.
(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 AN ABLE HELPER Nearly all the guests had left the Fairfield house, after Nan’s pleasant afternoon tea.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ABLE HELPER Nearly all the guests had left the Fairfield house, after Nan’s pleasant afternoon tea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Philip Van Reypen had escorted his aunt out to her carriage, and she had driven away, while the young man returned for a few moments’ further chat with his hostess.
any person at all
From this reading Though he and Nan had met but a few times, they had become rather chummy, which, however, was not unusual for him, if he liked anybody.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Philip Van Reypen had escorted his aunt out to her carriage, and she had driven away, while the young man returned for a few moments’ further chat with his hostess.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Philip Van Reypen had escorted his aunt out to her carriage, and she had driven away, while the young man returned for a few moments’ further chat with his hostess.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Though he and Nan had met but a few times, they had become rather chummy, which, however, was not unusual for him, if he liked anybody.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Though he and Nan had met but a few times, they had become rather chummy, which, however, was not unusual for him, if he liked anybody.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Young Van Reypen was of a gay and social nature, and made friends easily by his sheer good-humour.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Philip Van Reypen had escorted his aunt out to her carriage, and she had driven away, while the young man returned for a few moments’ further chat with his hostess.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Philip Van Reypen had escorted his aunt out to her carriage, and she had driven away, while the young man returned for a few moments’ further chat with his hostess.
chummyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃʌmi/
(used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals
From this reading Though he and Nan had met but a few times, they had become rather chummy, which, however, was not unusual for him, if he liked anybody.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Philip Van Reypen had escorted his aunt out to her carriage, and she had driven away, while the young man returned for a few moments’ further chat with his hostess.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Young Van Reypen was of a gay and social nature, and made friends easily by his sheer good-humour.
escortedverbUS /eˈskɔːrtɪd/
past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading Philip Van Reypen had escorted his aunt out to her carriage, and she had driven away, while the young man returned for a few moments’ further chat with his hostess.
divisible by two
From this reading He admired Mrs. Fairfield very much, but, even more, he admired Patty.
Fairfield
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From this reading AN ABLE HELPER Nearly all the guests had left the Fairfield house, after Nan’s pleasant afternoon tea.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Philip Van Reypen had escorted his aunt out to her carriage, and she had driven away, while the young man returned for a few moments’ further chat with his hostess.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Philip Van Reypen had escorted his aunt out to her carriage, and she had driven away, while the young man returned for a few moments’ further chat with his hostess.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Young Van Reypen was of a gay and social nature, and made friends easily by his sheer good-humour.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Philip Van Reypen had escorted his aunt out to her carriage, and she had driven away, while the young man returned for a few moments’ further chat with his hostess.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Young Van Reypen was of a gay and social nature, and made friends easily by his sheer good-humour.
good-humour
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From this reading Young Van Reypen was of a gay and social nature, and made friends easily by his sheer good-humour.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading AN ABLE HELPER Nearly all the guests had left the Fairfield house, after Nan’s pleasant afternoon tea.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN ABLE HELPER Nearly all the guests had left the Fairfield house, after Nan’s pleasant afternoon tea.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though he and Nan had met but a few times, they had become rather chummy, which, however, was not unusual for him, if he liked anybody.
HELPERnounUS /ˈhelpər/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading AN ABLE HELPER Nearly all the guests had left the Fairfield house, after Nan’s pleasant afternoon tea.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Philip Van Reypen had escorted his aunt out to her carriage, and she had driven away, while the young man returned for a few moments’ further chat with his hostess.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though he and Nan had met but a few times, they had become rather chummy, which, however, was not unusual for him, if he liked anybody.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Philip Van Reypen had escorted his aunt out to her carriage, and she had driven away, while the young man returned for a few moments’ further chat with his hostess.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading Philip Van Reypen had escorted his aunt out to her carriage, and she had driven away, while the young man returned for a few moments’ further chat with his hostess.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading AN ABLE HELPER Nearly all the guests had left the Fairfield house, after Nan’s pleasant afternoon tea.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Though he and Nan had met but a few times, they had become rather chummy, which, however, was not unusual for him, if he liked anybody.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Though he and Nan had met but a few times, they had become rather chummy, which, however, was not unusual for him, if he liked anybody.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading AN ABLE HELPER Nearly all the guests had left the Fairfield house, after Nan’s pleasant afternoon tea.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Though he and Nan had met but a few times, they had become rather chummy, which, however, was not unusual for him, if he liked anybody.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Young Van Reypen was of a gay and social nature, and made friends easily by his sheer good-humour.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Philip Van Reypen had escorted his aunt out to her carriage, and she had driven away, while the young man returned for a few moments’ further chat with his hostess.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Though he and Nan had met but a few times, they had become rather chummy, which, however, was not unusual for him, if he liked anybody.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Philip Van Reypen had escorted his aunt out to her carriage, and she had driven away, while the young man returned for a few moments’ further chat with his hostess.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He admired Mrs. Fairfield very much, but, even more, he admired Patty.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He admired Mrs. Fairfield very much, but, even more, he admired Patty.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He admired Mrs. Fairfield very much, but, even more, he admired Patty.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading Though he and Nan had met but a few times, they had become rather chummy, which, however, was not unusual for him, if he liked anybody.
Nan'snounUS /nænz/
possessive form of “nan” — your grandmother
From this reading AN ABLE HELPER Nearly all the guests had left the Fairfield house, after Nan’s pleasant afternoon tea.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Young Van Reypen was of a gay and social nature, and made friends easily by his sheer good-humour.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading AN ABLE HELPER Nearly all the guests had left the Fairfield house, after Nan’s pleasant afternoon tea.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though he and Nan had met but a few times, they had become rather chummy, which, however, was not unusual for him, if he liked anybody.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Young Van Reypen was of a gay and social nature, and made friends easily by his sheer good-humour.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Philip Van Reypen had escorted his aunt out to her carriage, and she had driven away, while the young man returned for a few moments’ further chat with his hostess.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading He admired Mrs. Fairfield very much, but, even more, he admired Patty.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Philip Van Reypen had escorted his aunt out to her carriage, and she had driven away, while the young man returned for a few moments’ further chat with his hostess.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading AN ABLE HELPER Nearly all the guests had left the Fairfield house, after Nan’s pleasant afternoon tea.
on the contrary
From this reading Though he and Nan had met but a few times, they had become rather chummy, which, however, was not unusual for him, if he liked anybody.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Philip Van Reypen had escorted his aunt out to her carriage, and she had driven away, while the young man returned for a few moments’ further chat with his hostess.
Reypen
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From this reading Philip Van Reypen had escorted his aunt out to her carriage, and she had driven away, while the young man returned for a few moments’ further chat with his hostess.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Philip Van Reypen had escorted his aunt out to her carriage, and she had driven away, while the young man returned for a few moments’ further chat with his hostess.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Young Van Reypen was of a gay and social nature, and made friends easily by his sheer good-humour.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Young Van Reypen was of a gay and social nature, and made friends easily by his sheer good-humour.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading AN ABLE HELPER Nearly all the guests had left the Fairfield house, after Nan’s pleasant afternoon tea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ABLE HELPER Nearly all the guests had left the Fairfield house, after Nan’s pleasant afternoon tea.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though he and Nan had met but a few times, they had become rather chummy, which, however, was not unusual for him, if he liked anybody.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though he and Nan had met but a few times, they had become rather chummy, which, however, was not unusual for him, if he liked anybody.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Though he and Nan had met but a few times, they had become rather chummy, which, however, was not unusual for him, if he liked anybody.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Philip Van Reypen had escorted his aunt out to her carriage, and she had driven away, while the young man returned for a few moments’ further chat with his hostess.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Though he and Nan had met but a few times, they had become rather chummy, which, however, was not unusual for him, if he liked anybody.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Philip Van Reypen had escorted his aunt out to her carriage, and she had driven away, while the young man returned for a few moments’ further chat with his hostess.
precisely as stated
From this reading He admired Mrs. Fairfield very much, but, even more, he admired Patty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though he and Nan had met but a few times, they had become rather chummy, which, however, was not unusual for him, if he liked anybody.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Though he and Nan had met but a few times, they had become rather chummy, which, however, was not unusual for him, if he liked anybody.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Philip Van Reypen had escorted his aunt out to her carriage, and she had driven away, while the young man returned for a few moments’ further chat with his hostess.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Philip Van Reypen had escorted his aunt out to her carriage, and she had driven away, while the young man returned for a few moments’ further chat with his hostess.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Philip Van Reypen had escorted his aunt out to her carriage, and she had driven away, while the young man returned for a few moments’ further chat with his hostess.
