used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Suppose we give a party, mother, after we move in," said Paul, as he sat on the sofa beside his mother, awaiting the appearance of Mrs. Talbot.
having companions or an escort
From this reading In the evening, as had been agreed, Paul accompanied his mother uptown to call on Mrs. Talbot and receive directions in regard to the house.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Suppose we give a party, mother, after we move in," said Paul, as he sat on the sofa beside his mother, awaiting the appearance of Mrs. Talbot.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading In the evening, as had been agreed, Paul accompanied his mother uptown to call on Mrs. Talbot and receive directions in regard to the house.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On ringing the bell they were ushered into an elegantly furnished parlor, the appearance of which indicated the wealth of the owner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the evening, as had been agreed, Paul accompanied his mother uptown to call on Mrs. Talbot and receive directions in regard to the house.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading On ringing the bell they were ushered into an elegantly furnished parlor, the appearance of which indicated the wealth of the owner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the evening, as had been agreed, Paul accompanied his mother uptown to call on Mrs. Talbot and receive directions in regard to the house.
a line of approach
From this reading THE HOUSE ON MADISON AVENUE.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading "Suppose we give a party, mother, after we move in," said Paul, as he sat on the sofa beside his mother, awaiting the appearance of Mrs. Talbot.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the evening, as had been agreed, Paul accompanied his mother uptown to call on Mrs. Talbot and receive directions in regard to the house.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading On ringing the bell they were ushered into an elegantly furnished parlor, the appearance of which indicated the wealth of the owner.
next to; at the side of
From this reading "Suppose we give a party, mother, after we move in," said Paul, as he sat on the sofa beside his mother, awaiting the appearance of Mrs. Talbot.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In the evening, as had been agreed, Paul accompanied his mother uptown to call on Mrs. Talbot and receive directions in regard to the house.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading They had no difficulty in finding it.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading In the evening, as had been agreed, Paul accompanied his mother uptown to call on Mrs. Talbot and receive directions in regard to the house.
elegantlyadverbUS /ˈelɪɡəntliː/
with elegance; in a tastefully elegant manner
From this reading On ringing the bell they were ushered into an elegantly furnished parlor, the appearance of which indicated the wealth of the owner.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the evening, as had been agreed, Paul accompanied his mother uptown to call on Mrs. Talbot and receive directions in regard to the house.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading They had no difficulty in finding it.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading On ringing the bell they were ushered into an elegantly furnished parlor, the appearance of which indicated the wealth of the owner.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Suppose we give a party, mother, after we move in," said Paul, as he sat on the sofa beside his mother, awaiting the appearance of Mrs. Talbot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the evening, as had been agreed, Paul accompanied his mother uptown to call on Mrs. Talbot and receive directions in regard to the house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Suppose we give a party, mother, after we move in," said Paul, as he sat on the sofa beside his mother, awaiting the appearance of Mrs. Talbot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the evening, as had been agreed, Paul accompanied his mother uptown to call on Mrs. Talbot and receive directions in regard to the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HOUSE ON MADISON AVENUE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the evening, as had been agreed, Paul accompanied his mother uptown to call on Mrs. Talbot and receive directions in regard to the house.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading On ringing the bell they were ushered into an elegantly furnished parlor, the appearance of which indicated the wealth of the owner.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On ringing the bell they were ushered into an elegantly furnished parlor, the appearance of which indicated the wealth of the owner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They had no difficulty in finding it.
MADISONnounUS /ˈmædəsən/
4th President of the United States; member of the Continental Congress and rapporteur at the Constitutional Convention in 1776; helped frame the Bill of Rights (1751-1836)
From this reading THE HOUSE ON MADISON AVENUE.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In the evening, as had been agreed, Paul accompanied his mother uptown to call on Mrs. Talbot and receive directions in regard to the house.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Suppose we give a party, mother, after we move in," said Paul, as he sat on the sofa beside his mother, awaiting the appearance of Mrs. Talbot.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In the evening, as had been agreed, Paul accompanied his mother uptown to call on Mrs. Talbot and receive directions in regard to the house.
not any; not one
From this reading They had no difficulty in finding it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On ringing the bell they were ushered into an elegantly furnished parlor, the appearance of which indicated the wealth of the owner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE HOUSE ON MADISON AVENUE.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading On ringing the bell they were ushered into an elegantly furnished parlor, the appearance of which indicated the wealth of the owner.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading On ringing the bell they were ushered into an elegantly furnished parlor, the appearance of which indicated the wealth of the owner.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "Suppose we give a party, mother, after we move in," said Paul, as he sat on the sofa beside his mother, awaiting the appearance of Mrs. Talbot.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading In the evening, as had been agreed, Paul accompanied his mother uptown to call on Mrs. Talbot and receive directions in regard to the house.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading In the evening, as had been agreed, Paul accompanied his mother uptown to call on Mrs. Talbot and receive directions in regard to the house.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In the evening, as had been agreed, Paul accompanied his mother uptown to call on Mrs. Talbot and receive directions in regard to the house.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading On ringing the bell they were ushered into an elegantly furnished parlor, the appearance of which indicated the wealth of the owner.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Suppose we give a party, mother, after we move in," said Paul, as he sat on the sofa beside his mother, awaiting the appearance of Mrs. Talbot.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "Suppose we give a party, mother, after we move in," said Paul, as he sat on the sofa beside his mother, awaiting the appearance of Mrs. Talbot.
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading "Suppose we give a party, mother, after we move in," said Paul, as he sat on the sofa beside his mother, awaiting the appearance of Mrs. Talbot.
express a supposition
From this reading "Suppose we give a party, mother, after we move in," said Paul, as he sat on the sofa beside his mother, awaiting the appearance of Mrs. Talbot.
TalbotnounUS /ˈtælbət/
English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)
From this reading In the evening, as had been agreed, Paul accompanied his mother uptown to call on Mrs. Talbot and receive directions in regard to the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUSE ON MADISON AVENUE.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had no difficulty in finding it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the evening, as had been agreed, Paul accompanied his mother uptown to call on Mrs. Talbot and receive directions in regard to the house.
uptownnounUS /ˈʌpˈtaʊn/
a residential part of town away from the central commercial district
From this reading In the evening, as had been agreed, Paul accompanied his mother uptown to call on Mrs. Talbot and receive directions in regard to the house.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading On ringing the bell they were ushered into an elegantly furnished parlor, the appearance of which indicated the wealth of the owner.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Suppose we give a party, mother, after we move in," said Paul, as he sat on the sofa beside his mother, awaiting the appearance of Mrs. Talbot.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading On ringing the bell they were ushered into an elegantly furnished parlor, the appearance of which indicated the wealth of the owner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On ringing the bell they were ushered into an elegantly furnished parlor, the appearance of which indicated the wealth of the owner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On ringing the bell they were ushered into an elegantly furnished parlor, the appearance of which indicated the wealth of the owner.
