used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Grandison and Miss Josie fluttered down the stairs a few minutes afterwards in the full glory of evening costume.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading We really could not afford to miss it—especially as our friends, the Cranberrys, will be there.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Mrs. Grandison and Miss Josie fluttered down the stairs a few minutes afterwards in the full glory of evening costume.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Grandison and Miss Josie fluttered down the stairs a few minutes afterwards in the full glory of evening costume.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Just as dinner was announced, the carriage behind the grand three hundred guinea browns—perhaps the best pair in Sydney—rolled up to the door.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as dinner was announced, the carriage behind the grand three hundred guinea browns—perhaps the best pair in Sydney—rolled up to the door.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We really could not afford to miss it—especially as our friends, the Cranberrys, will be there.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Just as dinner was announced, the carriage behind the grand three hundred guinea browns—perhaps the best pair in Sydney—rolled up to the door.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Just as dinner was announced, the carriage behind the grand three hundred guinea browns—perhaps the best pair in Sydney—rolled up to the door.
brownsnounUS /braʊnz/
plural of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Just as dinner was announced, the carriage behind the grand three hundred guinea browns—perhaps the best pair in Sydney—rolled up to the door.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Just as dinner was announced, the carriage behind the grand three hundred guinea browns—perhaps the best pair in Sydney—rolled up to the door.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading As host and guest stood in the hall, the lady of the house vouchsafed a slight explanation, mingled with faint regret that the latter was not coming with them.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Mrs. Grandison and Miss Josie fluttered down the stairs a few minutes afterwards in the full glory of evening costume.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We really could not afford to miss it—especially as our friends, the Cranberrys, will be there.
Cranberrys
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From this reading We really could not afford to miss it—especially as our friends, the Cranberrys, will be there.
dearly loved
From this reading “You know, Mr. Stamford, this is one of that dear Ketten’s last recitals.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Just as dinner was announced, the carriage behind the grand three hundred guinea browns—perhaps the best pair in Sydney—rolled up to the door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Just as dinner was announced, the carriage behind the grand three hundred guinea browns—perhaps the best pair in Sydney—rolled up to the door.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mrs. Grandison and Miss Josie fluttered down the stairs a few minutes afterwards in the full glory of evening costume.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading We really could not afford to miss it—especially as our friends, the Cranberrys, will be there.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Mrs. Grandison and Miss Josie fluttered down the stairs a few minutes afterwards in the full glory of evening costume.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading As host and guest stood in the hall, the lady of the house vouchsafed a slight explanation, mingled with faint regret that the latter was not coming with them.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading As host and guest stood in the hall, the lady of the house vouchsafed a slight explanation, mingled with faint regret that the latter was not coming with them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Mrs. Grandison and Miss Josie fluttered down the stairs a few minutes afterwards in the full glory of evening costume.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Mrs. Grandison and Miss Josie fluttered down the stairs a few minutes afterwards in the full glory of evening costume.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading We really could not afford to miss it—especially as our friends, the Cranberrys, will be there.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Mrs. Grandison and Miss Josie fluttered down the stairs a few minutes afterwards in the full glory of evening costume.
a state of high honor
From this reading Mrs. Grandison and Miss Josie fluttered down the stairs a few minutes afterwards in the full glory of evening costume.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Just as dinner was announced, the carriage behind the grand three hundred guinea browns—perhaps the best pair in Sydney—rolled up to the door.
Grandison
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From this reading Mrs. Grandison and Miss Josie fluttered down the stairs a few minutes afterwards in the full glory of evening costume.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading As host and guest stood in the hall, the lady of the house vouchsafed a slight explanation, mingled with faint regret that the latter was not coming with them.
guineanounUS /ˈɡɪni/
a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
From this reading Just as dinner was announced, the carriage behind the grand three hundred guinea browns—perhaps the best pair in Sydney—rolled up to the door.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading As host and guest stood in the hall, the lady of the house vouchsafed a slight explanation, mingled with faint regret that the latter was not coming with them.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading As host and guest stood in the hall, the lady of the house vouchsafed a slight explanation, mingled with faint regret that the latter was not coming with them.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As host and guest stood in the hall, the lady of the house vouchsafed a slight explanation, mingled with faint regret that the latter was not coming with them.
ten 10s
From this reading Just as dinner was announced, the carriage behind the grand three hundred guinea browns—perhaps the best pair in Sydney—rolled up to the door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Just as dinner was announced, the carriage behind the grand three hundred guinea browns—perhaps the best pair in Sydney—rolled up to the door.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You know, Mr. Stamford, this is one of that dear Ketten’s last recitals.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We really could not afford to miss it—especially as our friends, the Cranberrys, will be there.
Josie
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From this reading Mrs. Grandison and Miss Josie fluttered down the stairs a few minutes afterwards in the full glory of evening costume.
and nothing more
From this reading Just as dinner was announced, the carriage behind the grand three hundred guinea browns—perhaps the best pair in Sydney—rolled up to the door.
Ketten's
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From this reading “You know, Mr. Stamford, this is one of that dear Ketten’s last recitals.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “You know, Mr. Stamford, this is one of that dear Ketten’s last recitals.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading As host and guest stood in the hall, the lady of the house vouchsafed a slight explanation, mingled with faint regret that the latter was not coming with them.
immediately past
From this reading “You know, Mr. Stamford, this is one of that dear Ketten’s last recitals.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading As host and guest stood in the hall, the lady of the house vouchsafed a slight explanation, mingled with faint regret that the latter was not coming with them.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading As host and guest stood in the hall, the lady of the house vouchsafed a slight explanation, mingled with faint regret that the latter was not coming with them.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Mrs. Grandison and Miss Josie fluttered down the stairs a few minutes afterwards in the full glory of evening costume.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Mrs. Grandison and Miss Josie fluttered down the stairs a few minutes afterwards in the full glory of evening costume.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “You know, Mr. Stamford, this is one of that dear Ketten’s last recitals.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Grandison and Miss Josie fluttered down the stairs a few minutes afterwards in the full glory of evening costume.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As host and guest stood in the hall, the lady of the house vouchsafed a slight explanation, mingled with faint regret that the latter was not coming with them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Grandison and Miss Josie fluttered down the stairs a few minutes afterwards in the full glory of evening costume.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “You know, Mr. Stamford, this is one of that dear Ketten’s last recitals.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We really could not afford to miss it—especially as our friends, the Cranberrys, will be there.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Just as dinner was announced, the carriage behind the grand three hundred guinea browns—perhaps the best pair in Sydney—rolled up to the door.
by chance
From this reading Just as dinner was announced, the carriage behind the grand three hundred guinea browns—perhaps the best pair in Sydney—rolled up to the door.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading We really could not afford to miss it—especially as our friends, the Cranberrys, will be there.
recitalsnounUS /rɪˈsaɪtəlz/
plural of “recital” — the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading “You know, Mr. Stamford, this is one of that dear Ketten’s last recitals.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading As host and guest stood in the hall, the lady of the house vouchsafed a slight explanation, mingled with faint regret that the latter was not coming with them.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Just as dinner was announced, the carriage behind the grand three hundred guinea browns—perhaps the best pair in Sydney—rolled up to the door.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading As host and guest stood in the hall, the lady of the house vouchsafed a slight explanation, mingled with faint regret that the latter was not coming with them.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Mrs. Grandison and Miss Josie fluttered down the stairs a few minutes afterwards in the full glory of evening costume.
Stamford
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From this reading “You know, Mr. Stamford, this is one of that dear Ketten’s last recitals.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As host and guest stood in the hall, the lady of the house vouchsafed a slight explanation, mingled with faint regret that the latter was not coming with them.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading Just as dinner was announced, the carriage behind the grand three hundred guinea browns—perhaps the best pair in Sydney—rolled up to the door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As host and guest stood in the hall, the lady of the house vouchsafed a slight explanation, mingled with faint regret that the latter was not coming with them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Just as dinner was announced, the carriage behind the grand three hundred guinea browns—perhaps the best pair in Sydney—rolled up to the door.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As host and guest stood in the hall, the lady of the house vouchsafed a slight explanation, mingled with faint regret that the latter was not coming with them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading We really could not afford to miss it—especially as our friends, the Cranberrys, will be there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “You know, Mr. Stamford, this is one of that dear Ketten’s last recitals.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Just as dinner was announced, the carriage behind the grand three hundred guinea browns—perhaps the best pair in Sydney—rolled up to the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just as dinner was announced, the carriage behind the grand three hundred guinea browns—perhaps the best pair in Sydney—rolled up to the door.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Just as dinner was announced, the carriage behind the grand three hundred guinea browns—perhaps the best pair in Sydney—rolled up to the door.
vouchsafed
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From this reading As host and guest stood in the hall, the lady of the house vouchsafed a slight explanation, mingled with faint regret that the latter was not coming with them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just as dinner was announced, the carriage behind the grand three hundred guinea browns—perhaps the best pair in Sydney—rolled up to the door.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We really could not afford to miss it—especially as our friends, the Cranberrys, will be there.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We really could not afford to miss it—especially as our friends, the Cranberrys, will be there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As host and guest stood in the hall, the lady of the house vouchsafed a slight explanation, mingled with faint regret that the latter was not coming with them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You know, Mr. Stamford, this is one of that dear Ketten’s last recitals.
