AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Hence it was agreed to follow their plan.
alluringadjectiveUS /əˈlʊrɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Once it was decided to cruise to South America the next question to decide was when to start.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The result of that evening’s discussion at Mr. Dalken’s apartment was soon revealed to those interested in the cruise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
Ashby's
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From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The result of that evening’s discussion at Mr. Dalken’s apartment was soon revealed to those interested in the cruise.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading The result of that evening’s discussion at Mr. Dalken’s apartment was soon revealed to those interested in the cruise.
Dalken's
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From this reading The result of that evening’s discussion at Mr. Dalken’s apartment was soon revealed to those interested in the cruise.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading Once it was decided to cruise to South America the next question to decide was when to start.
recognizable; marked
From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading The result of that evening’s discussion at Mr. Dalken’s apartment was soon revealed to those interested in the cruise.
Eleanor
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From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
evening'snounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The result of that evening’s discussion at Mr. Dalken’s apartment was soon revealed to those interested in the cruise.
Fabian's
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From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Hence it was agreed to follow their plan.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Unanimously it was agreed to start the following week.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
for this reason
From this reading Hence it was agreed to follow their plan.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The result of that evening’s discussion at Mr. Dalken’s apartment was soon revealed to those interested in the cruise.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The result of that evening’s discussion at Mr. Dalken’s apartment was soon revealed to those interested in the cruise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
used to form the superlative
From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The result of that evening’s discussion at Mr. Dalken’s apartment was soon revealed to those interested in the cruise.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Once it was decided to cruise to South America the next question to decide was when to start.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The result of that evening’s discussion at Mr. Dalken’s apartment was soon revealed to those interested in the cruise.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
on one occasion
From this reading Once it was decided to cruise to South America the next question to decide was when to start.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Hence it was agreed to follow their plan.
Polly
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From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
Polly's
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From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Once it was decided to cruise to South America the next question to decide was when to start.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The result of that evening’s discussion at Mr. Dalken’s apartment was soon revealed to those interested in the cruise.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading The result of that evening’s discussion at Mr. Dalken’s apartment was soon revealed to those interested in the cruise.
do one's shopping
From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
in the near future
From this reading The result of that evening’s discussion at Mr. Dalken’s apartment was soon revealed to those interested in the cruise.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Once it was decided to cruise to South America the next question to decide was when to start.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Once it was decided to cruise to South America the next question to decide was when to start.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
sundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The result of that evening’s discussion at Mr. Dalken’s apartment was soon revealed to those interested in the cruise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The result of that evening’s discussion at Mr. Dalken’s apartment was soon revealed to those interested in the cruise.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Hence it was agreed to follow their plan.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The result of that evening’s discussion at Mr. Dalken’s apartment was soon revealed to those interested in the cruise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The result of that evening’s discussion at Mr. Dalken’s apartment was soon revealed to those interested in the cruise.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
UnanimouslyadverbUS /juːˈnænəməsli/
of one mind; without dissent
From this reading Unanimously it was agreed to start the following week.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The result of that evening’s discussion at Mr. Dalken’s apartment was soon revealed to those interested in the cruise.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Unanimously it was agreed to start the following week.
at the time that
From this reading Once it was decided to cruise to South America the next question to decide was when to start.
in or at the place that
From this reading After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any.
