used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WOUNDS OF A FRIEND.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About ten o'clock Patty, Flossy, and Will walked over to the Hall together.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The plan which Mrs. Toxteth had once mentioned to Ease, of having a masquerade follow the exhibition, had not been forgotten; and the invitations had accordingly been issued.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading It was arranged that the actors should meet on the morning following the theatricals, and make some arrangement for the exchange of costumes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The plan which Mrs. Toxteth had once mentioned to Ease, of having a masquerade follow the exhibition, had not been forgotten; and the invitations had accordingly been issued.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading It was arranged that the actors should meet on the morning following the theatricals, and make some arrangement for the exchange of costumes.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading It was arranged that the actors should meet on the morning following the theatricals, and make some arrangement for the exchange of costumes.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading "I feel like the ashes of yesterday's cigar slopped with the dregs of last night's champagne," yawned Will, with some reminiscence of wicked college frolics.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The plan which Mrs. Toxteth had once mentioned to Ease, of having a masquerade follow the exhibition, had not been forgotten; and the invitations had accordingly been issued.
champagnenounUS /ʃæmˈpeɪn/
a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
From this reading "I feel like the ashes of yesterday's cigar slopped with the dregs of last night's champagne," yawned Will, with some reminiscence of wicked college frolics.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading "I feel like the ashes of yesterday's cigar slopped with the dregs of last night's champagne," yawned Will, with some reminiscence of wicked college frolics.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading "I feel like the ashes of yesterday's cigar slopped with the dregs of last night's champagne," yawned Will, with some reminiscence of wicked college frolics.
costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading It was arranged that the actors should meet on the morning following the theatricals, and make some arrangement for the exchange of costumes.
dregsnounUS /dreɡz/
sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid
From this reading "I feel like the ashes of yesterday's cigar slopped with the dregs of last night's champagne," yawned Will, with some reminiscence of wicked college frolics.
move gently or carefully
From this reading The plan which Mrs. Toxteth had once mentioned to Ease, of having a masquerade follow the exhibition, had not been forgotten; and the invitations had accordingly been issued.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading It was arranged that the actors should meet on the morning following the theatricals, and make some arrangement for the exchange of costumes.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading The plan which Mrs. Toxteth had once mentioned to Ease, of having a masquerade follow the exhibition, had not been forgotten; and the invitations had accordingly been issued.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I feel like the ashes of yesterday's cigar slopped with the dregs of last night's champagne," yawned Will, with some reminiscence of wicked college frolics.
Flossyadjective
like down or as soft as down
From this reading About ten o'clock Patty, Flossy, and Will walked over to the Hall together.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The plan which Mrs. Toxteth had once mentioned to Ease, of having a masquerade follow the exhibition, had not been forgotten; and the invitations had accordingly been issued.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was arranged that the actors should meet on the morning following the theatricals, and make some arrangement for the exchange of costumes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was arranged that the actors should meet on the morning following the theatricals, and make some arrangement for the exchange of costumes.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading The plan which Mrs. Toxteth had once mentioned to Ease, of having a masquerade follow the exhibition, had not been forgotten; and the invitations had accordingly been issued.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE WOUNDS OF A FRIEND.
frolics
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I feel like the ashes of yesterday's cigar slopped with the dregs of last night's champagne," yawned Will, with some reminiscence of wicked college frolics.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The plan which Mrs. Toxteth had once mentioned to Ease, of having a masquerade follow the exhibition, had not been forgotten; and the invitations had accordingly been issued.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading About ten o'clock Patty, Flossy, and Will walked over to the Hall together.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The plan which Mrs. Toxteth had once mentioned to Ease, of having a masquerade follow the exhibition, had not been forgotten; and the invitations had accordingly been issued.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I feel like the ashes of yesterday's cigar slopped with the dregs of last night's champagne," yawned Will, with some reminiscence of wicked college frolics.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The plan which Mrs. Toxteth had once mentioned to Ease, of having a masquerade follow the exhibition, had not been forgotten; and the invitations had accordingly been issued.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading The plan which Mrs. Toxteth had once mentioned to Ease, of having a masquerade follow the exhibition, had not been forgotten; and the invitations had accordingly been issued.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was arranged that the actors should meet on the morning following the theatricals, and make some arrangement for the exchange of costumes.
immediately past
From this reading "I feel like the ashes of yesterday's cigar slopped with the dregs of last night's champagne," yawned Will, with some reminiscence of wicked college frolics.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I feel like the ashes of yesterday's cigar slopped with the dregs of last night's champagne," yawned Will, with some reminiscence of wicked college frolics.
engage in
From this reading It was arranged that the actors should meet on the morning following the theatricals, and make some arrangement for the exchange of costumes.
masqueradeverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪd/
take part in a masquerade
From this reading The plan which Mrs. Toxteth had once mentioned to Ease, of having a masquerade follow the exhibition, had not been forgotten; and the invitations had accordingly been issued.
come together
From this reading It was arranged that the actors should meet on the morning following the theatricals, and make some arrangement for the exchange of costumes.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The plan which Mrs. Toxteth had once mentioned to Ease, of having a masquerade follow the exhibition, had not been forgotten; and the invitations had accordingly been issued.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was arranged that the actors should meet on the morning following the theatricals, and make some arrangement for the exchange of costumes.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The plan which Mrs. Toxteth had once mentioned to Ease, of having a masquerade follow the exhibition, had not been forgotten; and the invitations had accordingly been issued.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "I feel like the ashes of yesterday's cigar slopped with the dregs of last night's champagne," yawned Will, with some reminiscence of wicked college frolics.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The plan which Mrs. Toxteth had once mentioned to Ease, of having a masquerade follow the exhibition, had not been forgotten; and the invitations had accordingly been issued.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading About ten o'clock Patty, Flossy, and Will walked over to the Hall together.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WOUNDS OF A FRIEND.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was arranged that the actors should meet on the morning following the theatricals, and make some arrangement for the exchange of costumes.
on one occasion
From this reading The plan which Mrs. Toxteth had once mentioned to Ease, of having a masquerade follow the exhibition, had not been forgotten; and the invitations had accordingly been issued.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading About ten o'clock Patty, Flossy, and Will walked over to the Hall together.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading About ten o'clock Patty, Flossy, and Will walked over to the Hall together.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The plan which Mrs. Toxteth had once mentioned to Ease, of having a masquerade follow the exhibition, had not been forgotten; and the invitations had accordingly been issued.
reminiscencenounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsəns/
a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading "I feel like the ashes of yesterday's cigar slopped with the dregs of last night's champagne," yawned Will, with some reminiscence of wicked college frolics.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was arranged that the actors should meet on the morning following the theatricals, and make some arrangement for the exchange of costumes.
sloppedadjective
very drunk
From this reading "I feel like the ashes of yesterday's cigar slopped with the dregs of last night's champagne," yawned Will, with some reminiscence of wicked college frolics.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was arranged that the actors should meet on the morning following the theatricals, and make some arrangement for the exchange of costumes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading About ten o'clock Patty, Flossy, and Will walked over to the Hall together.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was arranged that the actors should meet on the morning following the theatricals, and make some arrangement for the exchange of costumes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WOUNDS OF A FRIEND.
theatricals
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was arranged that the actors should meet on the morning following the theatricals, and make some arrangement for the exchange of costumes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The plan which Mrs. Toxteth had once mentioned to Ease, of having a masquerade follow the exhibition, had not been forgotten; and the invitations had accordingly been issued.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading About ten o'clock Patty, Flossy, and Will walked over to the Hall together.
Toxteth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The plan which Mrs. Toxteth had once mentioned to Ease, of having a masquerade follow the exhibition, had not been forgotten; and the invitations had accordingly been issued.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading About ten o'clock Patty, Flossy, and Will walked over to the Hall together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was arranged that the actors should meet on the morning following the theatricals, and make some arrangement for the exchange of costumes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The plan which Mrs. Toxteth had once mentioned to Ease, of having a masquerade follow the exhibition, had not been forgotten; and the invitations had accordingly been issued.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading "I feel like the ashes of yesterday's cigar slopped with the dregs of last night's champagne," yawned Will, with some reminiscence of wicked college frolics.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading About ten o'clock Patty, Flossy, and Will walked over to the Hall together.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I feel like the ashes of yesterday's cigar slopped with the dregs of last night's champagne," yawned Will, with some reminiscence of wicked college frolics.
WOUNDSnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading THE WOUNDS OF A FRIEND.
yawnedverbUS /jɔːnd/
past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading "I feel like the ashes of yesterday's cigar slopped with the dregs of last night's champagne," yawned Will, with some reminiscence of wicked college frolics.
yesterday'snounUS /ˈjestərdeɪz/
possessive form of “yesterday” — the day immediately before today
From this reading "I feel like the ashes of yesterday's cigar slopped with the dregs of last night's champagne," yawned Will, with some reminiscence of wicked college frolics.
