used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here separately grouped are Patriotic Toasts, Convivial Toasts, Sentiments of Love and Friendship, Toasts to the Women, Humourous Toasts, and a budget of Miscellaneous Toasts and Sentiments from which to pick and choose at will.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading To be able to say the right thing at the right moment is to contribute to the harmony of such occasions.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading This little book is offered as an aid to all who would do so—and it has been arranged so that Toasts, Sentiments and expressions of Conviviality, Love and Friendship of varying character and for all occasions come ready to hand.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Whenever and wherever Scotchmen foregather the spirit of friendship and festivity is in the air.
(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 This little book is offered as an aid to all who would do so—and it has been arranged so that Toasts, Sentiments and expressions of Conviviality, Love and Friendship of varying character and for all occasions come ready to hand.
in addition
From this reading Here also is a store of good stories; when toasts are not in order a good story is always in order.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Here also is a store of good stories; when toasts are not in order a good story is always in order.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This little book is offered as an aid to all who would do so—and it has been arranged so that Toasts, Sentiments and expressions of Conviviality, Love and Friendship of varying character and for all occasions come ready to hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whenever and wherever Scotchmen foregather the spirit of friendship and festivity is in the air.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here separately grouped are Patriotic Toasts, Convivial Toasts, Sentiments of Love and Friendship, Toasts to the Women, Humourous Toasts, and a budget of Miscellaneous Toasts and Sentiments from which to pick and choose at will.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading This little book is offered as an aid to all who would do so—and it has been arranged so that Toasts, Sentiments and expressions of Conviviality, Love and Friendship of varying character and for all occasions come ready to hand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This little book is offered as an aid to all who would do so—and it has been arranged so that Toasts, Sentiments and expressions of Conviviality, Love and Friendship of varying character and for all occasions come ready to hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To be able to say the right thing at the right moment is to contribute to the harmony of such occasions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be able to say the right thing at the right moment is to contribute to the harmony of such occasions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This little book is offered as an aid to all who would do so—and it has been arranged so that Toasts, Sentiments and expressions of Conviviality, Love and Friendship of varying character and for all occasions come ready to hand.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading This little book is offered as an aid to all who would do so—and it has been arranged so that Toasts, Sentiments and expressions of Conviviality, Love and Friendship of varying character and for all occasions come ready to hand.
budgetnounUS /ˈbʌdʒɪt/
a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose
From this reading Here separately grouped are Patriotic Toasts, Convivial Toasts, Sentiments of Love and Friendship, Toasts to the Women, Humourous Toasts, and a budget of Miscellaneous Toasts and Sentiments from which to pick and choose at will.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading This little book is offered as an aid to all who would do so—and it has been arranged so that Toasts, Sentiments and expressions of Conviviality, Love and Friendship of varying character and for all occasions come ready to hand.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Here separately grouped are Patriotic Toasts, Convivial Toasts, Sentiments of Love and Friendship, Toasts to the Women, Humourous Toasts, and a budget of Miscellaneous Toasts and Sentiments from which to pick and choose at will.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This little book is offered as an aid to all who would do so—and it has been arranged so that Toasts, Sentiments and expressions of Conviviality, Love and Friendship of varying character and for all occasions come ready to hand.
contributeverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
bestow a quality on
From this reading To be able to say the right thing at the right moment is to contribute to the harmony of such occasions.
ConvivialadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪviəl/
occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
From this reading Here separately grouped are Patriotic Toasts, Convivial Toasts, Sentiments of Love and Friendship, Toasts to the Women, Humourous Toasts, and a budget of Miscellaneous Toasts and Sentiments from which to pick and choose at will.
Convivialitynoun
a jovial nature
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This little book is offered as an aid to all who would do so—and it has been arranged so that Toasts, Sentiments and expressions of Conviviality, Love and Friendship of varying character and for all occasions come ready to hand.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading This little book is offered as an aid to all who would do so—and it has been arranged so that Toasts, Sentiments and expressions of Conviviality, Love and Friendship of varying character and for all occasions come ready to hand.
festivitynounUS /feˈstɪvəti/
any joyous diversion
From this reading Whenever and wherever Scotchmen foregather the spirit of friendship and festivity is in the air.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This little book is offered as an aid to all who would do so—and it has been arranged so that Toasts, Sentiments and expressions of Conviviality, Love and Friendship of varying character and for all occasions come ready to hand.
foregatherverb
collect in one place
From this reading Whenever and wherever Scotchmen foregather the spirit of friendship and festivity is in the air.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Whenever and wherever Scotchmen foregather the spirit of friendship and festivity is in the air.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Here separately grouped are Patriotic Toasts, Convivial Toasts, Sentiments of Love and Friendship, Toasts to the Women, Humourous Toasts, and a budget of Miscellaneous Toasts and Sentiments from which to pick and choose at will.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Here also is a store of good stories; when toasts are not in order a good story is always in order.
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading Here separately grouped are Patriotic Toasts, Convivial Toasts, Sentiments of Love and Friendship, Toasts to the Women, Humourous Toasts, and a budget of Miscellaneous Toasts and Sentiments from which to pick and choose at will.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading This little book is offered as an aid to all who would do so—and it has been arranged so that Toasts, Sentiments and expressions of Conviviality, Love and Friendship of varying character and for all occasions come ready to hand.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading To be able to say the right thing at the right moment is to contribute to the harmony of such occasions.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This little book is offered as an aid to all who would do so—and it has been arranged so that Toasts, Sentiments and expressions of Conviviality, Love and Friendship of varying character and for all occasions come ready to hand.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here separately grouped are Patriotic Toasts, Convivial Toasts, Sentiments of Love and Friendship, Toasts to the Women, Humourous Toasts, and a budget of Miscellaneous Toasts and Sentiments from which to pick and choose at will.
Humourousadjective
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading Here separately grouped are Patriotic Toasts, Convivial Toasts, Sentiments of Love and Friendship, Toasts to the Women, Humourous Toasts, and a budget of Miscellaneous Toasts and Sentiments from which to pick and choose at will.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whenever and wherever Scotchmen foregather the spirit of friendship and festivity is in the air.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whenever and wherever Scotchmen foregather the spirit of friendship and festivity is in the air.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This little book is offered as an aid to all who would do so—and it has been arranged so that Toasts, Sentiments and expressions of Conviviality, Love and Friendship of varying character and for all occasions come ready to hand.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This little book is offered as an aid to all who would do so—and it has been arranged so that Toasts, Sentiments and expressions of Conviviality, Love and Friendship of varying character and for all occasions come ready to hand.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading This little book is offered as an aid to all who would do so—and it has been arranged so that Toasts, Sentiments and expressions of Conviviality, Love and Friendship of varying character and for all occasions come ready to hand.
MiscellaneousadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Here separately grouped are Patriotic Toasts, Convivial Toasts, Sentiments of Love and Friendship, Toasts to the Women, Humourous Toasts, and a budget of Miscellaneous Toasts and Sentiments from which to pick and choose at will.
a particular point in time
From this reading To be able to say the right thing at the right moment is to contribute to the harmony of such occasions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Here also is a store of good stories; when toasts are not in order a good story is always in order.
something you have to do
From this reading To be able to say the right thing at the right moment is to contribute to the harmony of such occasions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whenever and wherever Scotchmen foregather the spirit of friendship and festivity is in the air.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading This little book is offered as an aid to all who would do so—and it has been arranged so that Toasts, Sentiments and expressions of Conviviality, Love and Friendship of varying character and for all occasions come ready to hand.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Here also is a store of good stories; when toasts are not in order a good story is always in order.
PatrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading Here separately grouped are Patriotic Toasts, Convivial Toasts, Sentiments of Love and Friendship, Toasts to the Women, Humourous Toasts, and a budget of Miscellaneous Toasts and Sentiments from which to pick and choose at will.
select carefully from a group
From this reading Here separately grouped are Patriotic Toasts, Convivial Toasts, Sentiments of Love and Friendship, Toasts to the Women, Humourous Toasts, and a budget of Miscellaneous Toasts and Sentiments from which to pick and choose at will.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading This little book is offered as an aid to all who would do so—and it has been arranged so that Toasts, Sentiments and expressions of Conviviality, Love and Friendship of varying character and for all occasions come ready to hand.
precisely, exactly
From this reading To be able to say the right thing at the right moment is to contribute to the harmony of such occasions.
express in words
From this reading To be able to say the right thing at the right moment is to contribute to the harmony of such occasions.
Scotchmen
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From this reading Whenever and wherever Scotchmen foregather the spirit of friendship and festivity is in the air.
SentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
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separatelyadverbUS /ˈsepərətli/
apart from others
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for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This little book is offered as an aid to all who would do so—and it has been arranged so that Toasts, Sentiments and expressions of Conviviality, Love and Friendship of varying character and for all occasions come ready to hand.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Whenever and wherever Scotchmen foregather the spirit of friendship and festivity is in the air.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Here also is a store of good stories; when toasts are not in order a good story is always in order.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Here also is a store of good stories; when toasts are not in order a good story is always in order.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Here also is a store of good stories; when toasts are not in order a good story is always in order.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading To be able to say the right thing at the right moment is to contribute to the harmony of such occasions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This little book is offered as an aid to all who would do so—and it has been arranged so that Toasts, Sentiments and expressions of Conviviality, Love and Friendship of varying character and for all occasions come ready to hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whenever and wherever Scotchmen foregather the spirit of friendship and festivity is in the air.
a special situation
From this reading To be able to say the right thing at the right moment is to contribute to the harmony of such occasions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This little book is offered as an aid to all who would do so—and it has been arranged so that Toasts, Sentiments and expressions of Conviviality, Love and Friendship of varying character and for all occasions come ready to hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To be able to say the right thing at the right moment is to contribute to the harmony of such occasions.
ToastsnounUS /toʊsts/
plural of “toast” — slices of bread that have been toasted
From this reading This little book is offered as an aid to all who would do so—and it has been arranged so that Toasts, Sentiments and expressions of Conviviality, Love and Friendship of varying character and for all occasions come ready to hand.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading This little book is offered as an aid to all who would do so—and it has been arranged so that Toasts, Sentiments and expressions of Conviviality, Love and Friendship of varying character and for all occasions come ready to hand.
at the time that
From this reading Here also is a store of good stories; when toasts are not in order a good story is always in order.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Whenever and wherever Scotchmen foregather the spirit of friendship and festivity is in the air.
in or to any place at all
From this reading Whenever and wherever Scotchmen foregather the spirit of friendship and festivity is in the air.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here separately grouped are Patriotic Toasts, Convivial Toasts, Sentiments of Love and Friendship, Toasts to the Women, Humourous Toasts, and a budget of Miscellaneous Toasts and Sentiments from which to pick and choose at will.
which person or people
From this reading This little book is offered as an aid to all who would do so—and it has been arranged so that Toasts, Sentiments and expressions of Conviviality, Love and Friendship of varying character and for all occasions come ready to hand.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Here separately grouped are Patriotic Toasts, Convivial Toasts, Sentiments of Love and Friendship, Toasts to the Women, Humourous Toasts, and a budget of Miscellaneous Toasts and Sentiments from which to pick and choose at will.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Here separately grouped are Patriotic Toasts, Convivial Toasts, Sentiments of Love and Friendship, Toasts to the Women, Humourous Toasts, and a budget of Miscellaneous Toasts and Sentiments from which to pick and choose at will.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
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