used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I do not like this manner of a dance, This game of two and two; it were much better To mix between the pauses than to sit Each lady out of earshot with her friend.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading There was much revising of invitation lists, discussion of the social claims of their friends and acquaintance, and the usual anxious beating up of every available dancing-man.
Addie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Addie will bring Mr. Griffiths, and Esther Mr. Peck,” said Rose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I do not like this manner of a dance, This game of two and two; it were much better To mix between the pauses than to sit Each lady out of earshot with her friend.
eagerly desirous
From this reading There was much revising of invitation lists, discussion of the social claims of their friends and acquaintance, and the usual anxious beating up of every available dancing-man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Leunigers were giving a dance at the beginning of November, and the female part of the household was greatly taken up with preparations for the event.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading There was much revising of invitation lists, discussion of the social claims of their friends and acquaintance, and the usual anxious beating up of every available dancing-man.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading There was much revising of invitation lists, discussion of the social claims of their friends and acquaintance, and the usual anxious beating up of every available dancing-man.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The Leunigers were giving a dance at the beginning of November, and the female part of the household was greatly taken up with preparations for the event.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I do not like this manner of a dance, This game of two and two; it were much better To mix between the pauses than to sit Each lady out of earshot with her friend.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I do not like this manner of a dance, This game of two and two; it were much better To mix between the pauses than to sit Each lady out of earshot with her friend.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “Addie will bring Mr. Griffiths, and Esther Mr. Peck,” said Rose.
Chastelard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SWINBURNE: _Chastelard_.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading There was much revising of invitation lists, discussion of the social claims of their friends and acquaintance, and the usual anxious beating up of every available dancing-man.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading I do not like this manner of a dance, This game of two and two; it were much better To mix between the pauses than to sit Each lady out of earshot with her friend.
dancing-man
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was much revising of invitation lists, discussion of the social claims of their friends and acquaintance, and the usual anxious beating up of every available dancing-man.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading There was much revising of invitation lists, discussion of the social claims of their friends and acquaintance, and the usual anxious beating up of every available dancing-man.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not like this manner of a dance, This game of two and two; it were much better To mix between the pauses than to sit Each lady out of earshot with her friend.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I do not like this manner of a dance, This game of two and two; it were much better To mix between the pauses than to sit Each lady out of earshot with her friend.
earshotnounUS /ˈɪrʃɑːt/
the range within which a voice can be heard
From this reading I do not like this manner of a dance, This game of two and two; it were much better To mix between the pauses than to sit Each lady out of earshot with her friend.
EsthernounUS /ˈestər/
(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)
From this reading “Addie will bring Mr. Griffiths, and Esther Mr. Peck,” said Rose.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The Leunigers were giving a dance at the beginning of November, and the female part of the household was greatly taken up with preparations for the event.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There was much revising of invitation lists, discussion of the social claims of their friends and acquaintance, and the usual anxious beating up of every available dancing-man.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading The Leunigers were giving a dance at the beginning of November, and the female part of the household was greatly taken up with preparations for the event.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Leunigers were giving a dance at the beginning of November, and the female part of the household was greatly taken up with preparations for the event.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I do not like this manner of a dance, This game of two and two; it were much better To mix between the pauses than to sit Each lady out of earshot with her friend.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading There was much revising of invitation lists, discussion of the social claims of their friends and acquaintance, and the usual anxious beating up of every available dancing-man.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading I do not like this manner of a dance, This game of two and two; it were much better To mix between the pauses than to sit Each lady out of earshot with her friend.
the act of giving
From this reading The Leunigers were giving a dance at the beginning of November, and the female part of the household was greatly taken up with preparations for the event.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The Leunigers were giving a dance at the beginning of November, and the female part of the household was greatly taken up with preparations for the event.
GriffithsnounUS /ˈɡrɪfɪθs/
plural of “griffith” — United States film maker who was the first to use flashbacks and fade-outs (1875-1948)
From this reading “Addie will bring Mr. Griffiths, and Esther Mr. Peck,” said Rose.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I do not like this manner of a dance, This game of two and two; it were much better To mix between the pauses than to sit Each lady out of earshot with her friend.
a social unit living together
From this reading The Leunigers were giving a dance at the beginning of November, and the female part of the household was greatly taken up with preparations for the event.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not like this manner of a dance, This game of two and two; it were much better To mix between the pauses than to sit Each lady out of earshot with her friend.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading There was much revising of invitation lists, discussion of the social claims of their friends and acquaintance, and the usual anxious beating up of every available dancing-man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I do not like this manner of a dance, This game of two and two; it were much better To mix between the pauses than to sit Each lady out of earshot with her friend.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading I do not like this manner of a dance, This game of two and two; it were much better To mix between the pauses than to sit Each lady out of earshot with her friend.
Leunigers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Leunigers were giving a dance at the beginning of November, and the female part of the household was greatly taken up with preparations for the event.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I do not like this manner of a dance, This game of two and two; it were much better To mix between the pauses than to sit Each lady out of earshot with her friend.
listsnounUS /lɪsts/
plural of “list” — a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
From this reading There was much revising of invitation lists, discussion of the social claims of their friends and acquaintance, and the usual anxious beating up of every available dancing-man.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I do not like this manner of a dance, This game of two and two; it were much better To mix between the pauses than to sit Each lady out of earshot with her friend.
mixverbUS /mɪks/
mix together different elements
From this reading I do not like this manner of a dance, This game of two and two; it were much better To mix between the pauses than to sit Each lady out of earshot with her friend.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Addie will bring Mr. Griffiths, and Esther Mr. Peck,” said Rose.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I do not like this manner of a dance, This game of two and two; it were much better To mix between the pauses than to sit Each lady out of earshot with her friend.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not like this manner of a dance, This game of two and two; it were much better To mix between the pauses than to sit Each lady out of earshot with her friend.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading The Leunigers were giving a dance at the beginning of November, and the female part of the household was greatly taken up with preparations for the event.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I do not like this manner of a dance, This game of two and two; it were much better To mix between the pauses than to sit Each lady out of earshot with her friend.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I do not like this manner of a dance, This game of two and two; it were much better To mix between the pauses than to sit Each lady out of earshot with her friend.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The Leunigers were giving a dance at the beginning of November, and the female part of the household was greatly taken up with preparations for the event.
pausesnounUS /ˈpɔːzəz/
plural of “pause” — a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading I do not like this manner of a dance, This game of two and two; it were much better To mix between the pauses than to sit Each lady out of earshot with her friend.
PeckverbUS /pek/
hit lightly with a picking motion
From this reading “Addie will bring Mr. Griffiths, and Esther Mr. Peck,” said Rose.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The Leunigers were giving a dance at the beginning of November, and the female part of the household was greatly taken up with preparations for the event.
revisingnounUS /rɪˈvaɪzɪŋ/
editing that involves writing something again
From this reading There was much revising of invitation lists, discussion of the social claims of their friends and acquaintance, and the usual anxious beating up of every available dancing-man.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading “Addie will bring Mr. Griffiths, and Esther Mr. Peck,” said Rose.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Addie will bring Mr. Griffiths, and Esther Mr. Peck,” said Rose.
be seated
From this reading I do not like this manner of a dance, This game of two and two; it were much better To mix between the pauses than to sit Each lady out of earshot with her friend.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading There was much revising of invitation lists, discussion of the social claims of their friends and acquaintance, and the usual anxious beating up of every available dancing-man.
SWINBURNEnoun
English poet (1837-1909)
From this reading SWINBURNE: _Chastelard_.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The Leunigers were giving a dance at the beginning of November, and the female part of the household was greatly taken up with preparations for the event.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I do not like this manner of a dance, This game of two and two; it were much better To mix between the pauses than to sit Each lady out of earshot with her friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I do not like this manner of a dance, This game of two and two; it were much better To mix between the pauses than to sit Each lady out of earshot with her friend.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was much revising of invitation lists, discussion of the social claims of their friends and acquaintance, and the usual anxious beating up of every available dancing-man.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was much revising of invitation lists, discussion of the social claims of their friends and acquaintance, and the usual anxious beating up of every available dancing-man.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I do not like this manner of a dance, This game of two and two; it were much better To mix between the pauses than to sit Each lady out of earshot with her friend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I do not like this manner of a dance, This game of two and two; it were much better To mix between the pauses than to sit Each lady out of earshot with her friend.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I do not like this manner of a dance, This game of two and two; it were much better To mix between the pauses than to sit Each lady out of earshot with her friend.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Leunigers were giving a dance at the beginning of November, and the female part of the household was greatly taken up with preparations for the event.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading There was much revising of invitation lists, discussion of the social claims of their friends and acquaintance, and the usual anxious beating up of every available dancing-man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Leunigers were giving a dance at the beginning of November, and the female part of the household was greatly taken up with preparations for the event.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I do not like this manner of a dance, This game of two and two; it were much better To mix between the pauses than to sit Each lady out of earshot with her friend.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Addie will bring Mr. Griffiths, and Esther Mr. Peck,” said Rose.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I do not like this manner of a dance, This game of two and two; it were much better To mix between the pauses than to sit Each lady out of earshot with her friend.
