29th
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From this reading The 29th of November came on Wednesday, which permitted Mrs. Stoutenburgh to have her dinner at an earlier hour than would else have been possible.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "If I could only sit next you at dinner, Miss Faith," Mr. Linden said as he shut up the books, "we could talk French all the time!--but there is no hope of that.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The 29th of November came on Wednesday, which permitted Mrs. Stoutenburgh to have her dinner at an earlier hour than would else have been possible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To this dinner the two older guests were invited--the boys were only to come to supper; and four o'clock was the time.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And Miss Faith--" he said as she turned to go upstairs, "do you know that all the things on my table are not in their proper place?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "If I could only sit next you at dinner, Miss Faith," Mr. Linden said as he shut up the books, "we could talk French all the time!--but there is no hope of that.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The 29th of November came on Wednesday, which permitted Mrs. Stoutenburgh to have her dinner at an earlier hour than would else have been possible.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Till near three, studies and reading were in full force, but then other duties claimed attention.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The 29th of November came on Wednesday, which permitted Mrs. Stoutenburgh to have her dinner at an earlier hour than would else have been possible.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading "If I could only sit next you at dinner, Miss Faith," Mr. Linden said as he shut up the books, "we could talk French all the time!--but there is no hope of that.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading To this dinner the two older guests were invited--the boys were only to come to supper; and four o'clock was the time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Till near three, studies and reading were in full force, but then other duties claimed attention.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The 29th of November came on Wednesday, which permitted Mrs. Stoutenburgh to have her dinner at an earlier hour than would else have been possible.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Till near three, studies and reading were in full force, but then other duties claimed attention.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading To this dinner the two older guests were invited--the boys were only to come to supper; and four o'clock was the time.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "If I could only sit next you at dinner, Miss Faith," Mr. Linden said as he shut up the books, "we could talk French all the time!--but there is no hope of that.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The 29th of November came on Wednesday, which permitted Mrs. Stoutenburgh to have her dinner at an earlier hour than would else have been possible.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And Miss Faith--" he said as she turned to go upstairs, "do you know that all the things on my table are not in their proper place?"
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Till near three, studies and reading were in full force, but then other duties claimed attention.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading The 29th of November came on Wednesday, which permitted Mrs. Stoutenburgh to have her dinner at an earlier hour than would else have been possible.
else
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From this reading The 29th of November came on Wednesday, which permitted Mrs. Stoutenburgh to have her dinner at an earlier hour than would else have been possible.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading "If I could only sit next you at dinner, Miss Faith," Mr. Linden said as he shut up the books, "we could talk French all the time!--but there is no hope of that.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Till near three, studies and reading were in full force, but then other duties claimed attention.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading To this dinner the two older guests were invited--the boys were only to come to supper; and four o'clock was the time.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading "If I could only sit next you at dinner, Miss Faith," Mr. Linden said as he shut up the books, "we could talk French all the time!--but there is no hope of that.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Till near three, studies and reading were in full force, but then other duties claimed attention.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And Miss Faith--" he said as she turned to go upstairs, "do you know that all the things on my table are not in their proper place?"
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading To this dinner the two older guests were invited--the boys were only to come to supper; and four o'clock was the time.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The 29th of November came on Wednesday, which permitted Mrs. Stoutenburgh to have her dinner at an earlier hour than would else have been possible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If I could only sit next you at dinner, Miss Faith," Mr. Linden said as he shut up the books, "we could talk French all the time!--but there is no hope of that.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The 29th of November came on Wednesday, which permitted Mrs. Stoutenburgh to have her dinner at an earlier hour than would else have been possible.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "If I could only sit next you at dinner, Miss Faith," Mr. Linden said as he shut up the books, "we could talk French all the time!--but there is no hope of that.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The 29th of November came on Wednesday, which permitted Mrs. Stoutenburgh to have her dinner at an earlier hour than would else have been possible.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If I could only sit next you at dinner, Miss Faith," Mr. Linden said as he shut up the books, "we could talk French all the time!--but there is no hope of that.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If I could only sit next you at dinner, Miss Faith," Mr. Linden said as he shut up the books, "we could talk French all the time!--but there is no hope of that.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Till near three, studies and reading were in full force, but then other duties claimed attention.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading To this dinner the two older guests were invited--the boys were only to come to supper; and four o'clock was the time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If I could only sit next you at dinner, Miss Faith," Mr. Linden said as he shut up the books, "we could talk French all the time!--but there is no hope of that.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And Miss Faith--" he said as she turned to go upstairs, "do you know that all the things on my table are not in their proper place?"
LindennounUS /ˈlɪndən/
soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork
From this reading "If I could only sit next you at dinner, Miss Faith," Mr. Linden said as he shut up the books, "we could talk French all the time!--but there is no hope of that.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "If I could only sit next you at dinner, Miss Faith," Mr. Linden said as he shut up the books, "we could talk French all the time!--but there is no hope of that.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "If I could only sit next you at dinner, Miss Faith," Mr. Linden said as he shut up the books, "we could talk French all the time!--but there is no hope of that.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The 29th of November came on Wednesday, which permitted Mrs. Stoutenburgh to have her dinner at an earlier hour than would else have been possible.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And Miss Faith--" he said as she turned to go upstairs, "do you know that all the things on my table are not in their proper place?"
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Till near three, studies and reading were in full force, but then other duties claimed attention.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "If I could only sit next you at dinner, Miss Faith," Mr. Linden said as he shut up the books, "we could talk French all the time!--but there is no hope of that.
not any; not one
From this reading "If I could only sit next you at dinner, Miss Faith," Mr. Linden said as he shut up the books, "we could talk French all the time!--but there is no hope of that.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And Miss Faith--" he said as she turned to go upstairs, "do you know that all the things on my table are not in their proper place?"
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading The 29th of November came on Wednesday, which permitted Mrs. Stoutenburgh to have her dinner at an earlier hour than would else have been possible.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading To this dinner the two older guests were invited--the boys were only to come to supper; and four o'clock was the time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The 29th of November came on Wednesday, which permitted Mrs. Stoutenburgh to have her dinner at an earlier hour than would else have been possible.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading To this dinner the two older guests were invited--the boys were only to come to supper; and four o'clock was the time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The 29th of November came on Wednesday, which permitted Mrs. Stoutenburgh to have her dinner at an earlier hour than would else have been possible.
and nothing more
From this reading To this dinner the two older guests were invited--the boys were only to come to supper; and four o'clock was the time.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Till near three, studies and reading were in full force, but then other duties claimed attention.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading The 29th of November came on Wednesday, which permitted Mrs. Stoutenburgh to have her dinner at an earlier hour than would else have been possible.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading And Miss Faith--" he said as she turned to go upstairs, "do you know that all the things on my table are not in their proper place?"
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The 29th of November came on Wednesday, which permitted Mrs. Stoutenburgh to have her dinner at an earlier hour than would else have been possible.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading And Miss Faith--" he said as she turned to go upstairs, "do you know that all the things on my table are not in their proper place?"
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Till near three, studies and reading were in full force, but then other duties claimed attention.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If I could only sit next you at dinner, Miss Faith," Mr. Linden said as he shut up the books, "we could talk French all the time!--but there is no hope of that.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And Miss Faith--" he said as she turned to go upstairs, "do you know that all the things on my table are not in their proper place?"
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading "If I could only sit next you at dinner, Miss Faith," Mr. Linden said as he shut up the books, "we could talk French all the time!--but there is no hope of that.
be seated
From this reading "If I could only sit next you at dinner, Miss Faith," Mr. Linden said as he shut up the books, "we could talk French all the time!--but there is no hope of that.
Stoutenburgh
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From this reading The 29th of November came on Wednesday, which permitted Mrs. Stoutenburgh to have her dinner at an earlier hour than would else have been possible.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Till near three, studies and reading were in full force, but then other duties claimed attention.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading To this dinner the two older guests were invited--the boys were only to come to supper; and four o'clock was the time.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading And Miss Faith--" he said as she turned to go upstairs, "do you know that all the things on my table are not in their proper place?"
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "If I could only sit next you at dinner, Miss Faith," Mr. Linden said as he shut up the books, "we could talk French all the time!--but there is no hope of that.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The 29th of November came on Wednesday, which permitted Mrs. Stoutenburgh to have her dinner at an earlier hour than would else have been possible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "If I could only sit next you at dinner, Miss Faith," Mr. Linden said as he shut up the books, "we could talk French all the time!--but there is no hope of that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The 29th of November came on Wednesday, which permitted Mrs. Stoutenburgh to have her dinner at an earlier hour than would else have been possible.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And Miss Faith--" he said as she turned to go upstairs, "do you know that all the things on my table are not in their proper place?"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Till near three, studies and reading were in full force, but then other duties claimed attention.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "If I could only sit next you at dinner, Miss Faith," Mr. Linden said as he shut up the books, "we could talk French all the time!--but there is no hope of that.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading And Miss Faith--" he said as she turned to go upstairs, "do you know that all the things on my table are not in their proper place?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To this dinner the two older guests were invited--the boys were only to come to supper; and four o'clock was the time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Till near three, studies and reading were in full force, but then other duties claimed attention.
up to a particular time
From this reading Till near three, studies and reading were in full force, but then other duties claimed attention.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To this dinner the two older guests were invited--the boys were only to come to supper; and four o'clock was the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The 29th of November came on Wednesday, which permitted Mrs. Stoutenburgh to have her dinner at an earlier hour than would else have been possible.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading And Miss Faith--" he said as she turned to go upstairs, "do you know that all the things on my table are not in their proper place?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading To this dinner the two older guests were invited--the boys were only to come to supper; and four o'clock was the time.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "If I could only sit next you at dinner, Miss Faith," Mr. Linden said as he shut up the books, "we could talk French all the time!--but there is no hope of that.
on a floor above
From this reading And Miss Faith--" he said as she turned to go upstairs, "do you know that all the things on my table are not in their proper place?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To this dinner the two older guests were invited--the boys were only to come to supper; and four o'clock was the time.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "If I could only sit next you at dinner, Miss Faith," Mr. Linden said as he shut up the books, "we could talk French all the time!--but there is no hope of that.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading The 29th of November came on Wednesday, which permitted Mrs. Stoutenburgh to have her dinner at an earlier hour than would else have been possible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To this dinner the two older guests were invited--the boys were only to come to supper; and four o'clock was the time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The 29th of November came on Wednesday, which permitted Mrs. Stoutenburgh to have her dinner at an earlier hour than would else have been possible.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The 29th of November came on Wednesday, which permitted Mrs. Stoutenburgh to have her dinner at an earlier hour than would else have been possible.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If I could only sit next you at dinner, Miss Faith," Mr. Linden said as he shut up the books, "we could talk French all the time!--but there is no hope of that.
