used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SUMMONS HOME Afternoon tea was in progress, and as a light rain had set in, it was being served in the billiard-room.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading This large apartment was very attractive, for aside from the purpose for which it was intended, it was admirably adapted for a cosy lounging-place.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading This large apartment was very attractive, for aside from the purpose for which it was intended, it was admirably adapted for a cosy lounging-place.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A SUMMONS HOME Afternoon tea was in progress, and as a light rain had set in, it was being served in the billiard-room.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Though never a large group, a few neighbours usually dropped in at tea-time, and as there were always some people staying in the house, the hour was a social one.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A sort of extension with roof and sides of stained glass was an ideal place for the tea-table and its many appurtenances, and except for the footman, who brought in fresh supplies, Lady Kitty and her guests waited upon themselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SUMMONS HOME Afternoon tea was in progress, and as a light rain had set in, it was being served in the billiard-room.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading This large apartment was very attractive, for aside from the purpose for which it was intended, it was admirably adapted for a cosy lounging-place.
appurtenances
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From this reading A sort of extension with roof and sides of stained glass was an ideal place for the tea-table and its many appurtenances, and except for the footman, who brought in fresh supplies, Lady Kitty and her guests waited upon themselves.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A SUMMONS HOME Afternoon tea was in progress, and as a light rain had set in, it was being served in the billiard-room.
on or to one side
From this reading This large apartment was very attractive, for aside from the purpose for which it was intended, it was admirably adapted for a cosy lounging-place.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Though never a large group, a few neighbours usually dropped in at tea-time, and as there were always some people staying in the house, the hour was a social one.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading This large apartment was very attractive, for aside from the purpose for which it was intended, it was admirably adapted for a cosy lounging-place.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A SUMMONS HOME Afternoon tea was in progress, and as a light rain had set in, it was being served in the billiard-room.
billiard-room
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From this reading A SUMMONS HOME Afternoon tea was in progress, and as a light rain had set in, it was being served in the billiard-room.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A sort of extension with roof and sides of stained glass was an ideal place for the tea-table and its many appurtenances, and except for the footman, who brought in fresh supplies, Lady Kitty and her guests waited upon themselves.
cosynounUS /ˈkoʊzi/
a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
From this reading This large apartment was very attractive, for aside from the purpose for which it was intended, it was admirably adapted for a cosy lounging-place.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading Patty, looking very dainty in a pretty little house-dress of Dresden silk, was having a very good time.
DresdennounUS /ˈdrezdɪn/
a city in southeastern Germany on the Elbe River; it was almost totally destroyed by British air raids in 1945
From this reading Patty, looking very dainty in a pretty little house-dress of Dresden silk, was having a very good time.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Though never a large group, a few neighbours usually dropped in at tea-time, and as there were always some people staying in the house, the hour was a social one.
apart from; not including
From this reading A sort of extension with roof and sides of stained glass was an ideal place for the tea-table and its many appurtenances, and except for the footman, who brought in fresh supplies, Lady Kitty and her guests waited upon themselves.
extensionnounUS /ɪkˈstenʃən/
a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
From this reading A sort of extension with roof and sides of stained glass was an ideal place for the tea-table and its many appurtenances, and except for the footman, who brought in fresh supplies, Lady Kitty and her guests waited upon themselves.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Though never a large group, a few neighbours usually dropped in at tea-time, and as there were always some people staying in the house, the hour was a social one.
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading A sort of extension with roof and sides of stained glass was an ideal place for the tea-table and its many appurtenances, and except for the footman, who brought in fresh supplies, Lady Kitty and her guests waited upon themselves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This large apartment was very attractive, for aside from the purpose for which it was intended, it was admirably adapted for a cosy lounging-place.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading A sort of extension with roof and sides of stained glass was an ideal place for the tea-table and its many appurtenances, and except for the footman, who brought in fresh supplies, Lady Kitty and her guests waited upon themselves.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This large apartment was very attractive, for aside from the purpose for which it was intended, it was admirably adapted for a cosy lounging-place.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading A sort of extension with roof and sides of stained glass was an ideal place for the tea-table and its many appurtenances, and except for the footman, who brought in fresh supplies, Lady Kitty and her guests waited upon themselves.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Patty, looking very dainty in a pretty little house-dress of Dresden silk, was having a very good time.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Though never a large group, a few neighbours usually dropped in at tea-time, and as there were always some people staying in the house, the hour was a social one.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading A sort of extension with roof and sides of stained glass was an ideal place for the tea-table and its many appurtenances, and except for the footman, who brought in fresh supplies, Lady Kitty and her guests waited upon themselves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A SUMMONS HOME Afternoon tea was in progress, and as a light rain had set in, it was being served in the billiard-room.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Patty, looking very dainty in a pretty little house-dress of Dresden silk, was having a very good time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A sort of extension with roof and sides of stained glass was an ideal place for the tea-table and its many appurtenances, and except for the footman, who brought in fresh supplies, Lady Kitty and her guests waited upon themselves.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A SUMMONS HOME Afternoon tea was in progress, and as a light rain had set in, it was being served in the billiard-room.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Though never a large group, a few neighbours usually dropped in at tea-time, and as there were always some people staying in the house, the hour was a social one.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Though never a large group, a few neighbours usually dropped in at tea-time, and as there were always some people staying in the house, the hour was a social one.
house-dress
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From this reading Patty, looking very dainty in a pretty little house-dress of Dresden silk, was having a very good time.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading A sort of extension with roof and sides of stained glass was an ideal place for the tea-table and its many appurtenances, and except for the footman, who brought in fresh supplies, Lady Kitty and her guests waited upon themselves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SUMMONS HOME Afternoon tea was in progress, and as a light rain had set in, it was being served in the billiard-room.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading This large apartment was very attractive, for aside from the purpose for which it was intended, it was admirably adapted for a cosy lounging-place.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A SUMMONS HOME Afternoon tea was in progress, and as a light rain had set in, it was being served in the billiard-room.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A sort of extension with roof and sides of stained glass was an ideal place for the tea-table and its many appurtenances, and except for the footman, who brought in fresh supplies, Lady Kitty and her guests waited upon themselves.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading A sort of extension with roof and sides of stained glass was an ideal place for the tea-table and its many appurtenances, and except for the footman, who brought in fresh supplies, Lady Kitty and her guests waited upon themselves.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A sort of extension with roof and sides of stained glass was an ideal place for the tea-table and its many appurtenances, and except for the footman, who brought in fresh supplies, Lady Kitty and her guests waited upon themselves.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This large apartment was very attractive, for aside from the purpose for which it was intended, it was admirably adapted for a cosy lounging-place.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A SUMMONS HOME Afternoon tea was in progress, and as a light rain had set in, it was being served in the billiard-room.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Patty, looking very dainty in a pretty little house-dress of Dresden silk, was having a very good time.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Patty, looking very dainty in a pretty little house-dress of Dresden silk, was having a very good time.
lounging-place
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From this reading This large apartment was very attractive, for aside from the purpose for which it was intended, it was admirably adapted for a cosy lounging-place.
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 sort of extension with roof and sides of stained glass was an ideal place for the tea-table and its many appurtenances, and except for the footman, who brought in fresh supplies, Lady Kitty and her guests waited upon themselves.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Though never a large group, a few neighbours usually dropped in at tea-time, and as there were always some people staying in the house, the hour was a social one.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Though never a large group, a few neighbours usually dropped in at tea-time, and as there were always some people staying in the house, the hour was a social one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A sort of extension with roof and sides of stained glass was an ideal place for the tea-table and its many appurtenances, and except for the footman, who brought in fresh supplies, Lady Kitty and her guests waited upon themselves.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Though never a large group, a few neighbours usually dropped in at tea-time, and as there were always some people staying in the house, the hour was a social one.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading Patty, looking very dainty in a pretty little house-dress of Dresden silk, was having a very good time.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Though never a large group, a few neighbours usually dropped in at tea-time, and as there were always some people staying in the house, the hour was a social one.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A sort of extension with roof and sides of stained glass was an ideal place for the tea-table and its many appurtenances, and except for the footman, who brought in fresh supplies, Lady Kitty and her guests waited upon themselves.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Patty, looking very dainty in a pretty little house-dress of Dresden silk, was having a very good time.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading A SUMMONS HOME Afternoon tea was in progress, and as a light rain had set in, it was being served in the billiard-room.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading This large apartment was very attractive, for aside from the purpose for which it was intended, it was admirably adapted for a cosy lounging-place.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading A SUMMONS HOME Afternoon tea was in progress, and as a light rain had set in, it was being served in the billiard-room.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading A sort of extension with roof and sides of stained glass was an ideal place for the tea-table and its many appurtenances, and except for the footman, who brought in fresh supplies, Lady Kitty and her guests waited upon themselves.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading A SUMMONS HOME Afternoon tea was in progress, and as a light rain had set in, it was being served in the billiard-room.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A SUMMONS HOME Afternoon tea was in progress, and as a light rain had set in, it was being served in the billiard-room.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A sort of extension with roof and sides of stained glass was an ideal place for the tea-table and its many appurtenances, and except for the footman, who brought in fresh supplies, Lady Kitty and her guests waited upon themselves.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Patty, looking very dainty in a pretty little house-dress of Dresden silk, was having a very good time.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Though never a large group, a few neighbours usually dropped in at tea-time, and as there were always some people staying in the house, the hour was a social one.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Though never a large group, a few neighbours usually dropped in at tea-time, and as there were always some people staying in the house, the hour was a social one.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading A sort of extension with roof and sides of stained glass was an ideal place for the tea-table and its many appurtenances, and except for the footman, who brought in fresh supplies, Lady Kitty and her guests waited upon themselves.
stainedadjectiveUS /steɪnd/
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
From this reading A sort of extension with roof and sides of stained glass was an ideal place for the tea-table and its many appurtenances, and except for the footman, who brought in fresh supplies, Lady Kitty and her guests waited upon themselves.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Though never a large group, a few neighbours usually dropped in at tea-time, and as there were always some people staying in the house, the hour was a social one.
SUMMONSnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading A SUMMONS HOME Afternoon tea was in progress, and as a light rain had set in, it was being served in the billiard-room.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading A sort of extension with roof and sides of stained glass was an ideal place for the tea-table and its many appurtenances, and except for the footman, who brought in fresh supplies, Lady Kitty and her guests waited upon themselves.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading A SUMMONS HOME Afternoon tea was in progress, and as a light rain had set in, it was being served in the billiard-room.
tea-table
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From this reading A sort of extension with roof and sides of stained glass was an ideal place for the tea-table and its many appurtenances, and except for the footman, who brought in fresh supplies, Lady Kitty and her guests waited upon themselves.
tea-time
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From this reading Though never a large group, a few neighbours usually dropped in at tea-time, and as there were always some people staying in the house, the hour was a social one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SUMMONS HOME Afternoon tea was in progress, and as a light rain had set in, it was being served in the billiard-room.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading A sort of extension with roof and sides of stained glass was an ideal place for the tea-table and its many appurtenances, and except for the footman, who brought in fresh supplies, Lady Kitty and her guests waited upon themselves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Though never a large group, a few neighbours usually dropped in at tea-time, and as there were always some people staying in the house, the hour was a social one.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This large apartment was very attractive, for aside from the purpose for which it was intended, it was admirably adapted for a cosy lounging-place.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though never a large group, a few neighbours usually dropped in at tea-time, and as there were always some people staying in the house, the hour was a social one.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Patty, looking very dainty in a pretty little house-dress of Dresden silk, was having a very good time.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A sort of extension with roof and sides of stained glass was an ideal place for the tea-table and its many appurtenances, and except for the footman, who brought in fresh supplies, Lady Kitty and her guests waited upon themselves.
under normal conditions
From this reading Though never a large group, a few neighbours usually dropped in at tea-time, and as there were always some people staying in the house, the hour was a social one.
precisely as stated
From this reading This large apartment was very attractive, for aside from the purpose for which it was intended, it was admirably adapted for a cosy lounging-place.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading A sort of extension with roof and sides of stained glass was an ideal place for the tea-table and its many appurtenances, and except for the footman, who brought in fresh supplies, Lady Kitty and her guests waited upon themselves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SUMMONS HOME Afternoon tea was in progress, and as a light rain had set in, it was being served in the billiard-room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Though never a large group, a few neighbours usually dropped in at tea-time, and as there were always some people staying in the house, the hour was a social one.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This large apartment was very attractive, for aside from the purpose for which it was intended, it was admirably adapted for a cosy lounging-place.
which person or people
From this reading A sort of extension with roof and sides of stained glass was an ideal place for the tea-table and its many appurtenances, and except for the footman, who brought in fresh supplies, Lady Kitty and her guests waited upon themselves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A sort of extension with roof and sides of stained glass was an ideal place for the tea-table and its many appurtenances, and except for the footman, who brought in fresh supplies, Lady Kitty and her guests waited upon themselves.
