used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Van Naghels gave an evening-party at the Oude Doelen Hotel, two days subsequent to the signing of the marriage-contract between Emilie and Van Raven: a dinner, for relations and intimate friends, of nearly a hundred covers.
Adolphine
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From this reading Dinner was over; and Adolphine asked Uncle Ruyvenaer:
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that, the young people were to do some theatricals; and, after that, there was a dance.
in the past
From this reading "Were you at their dinner-party two nights ago?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Van Naghels gave an evening-party at the Oude Doelen Hotel, two days subsequent to the signing of the marriage-contract between Emilie and Van Raven: a dinner, for relations and intimate friends, of nearly a hundred covers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Van Naghels gave an evening-party at the Oude Doelen Hotel, two days subsequent to the signing of the marriage-contract between Emilie and Van Raven: a dinner, for relations and intimate friends, of nearly a hundred covers.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Dinner was over; and Adolphine asked Uncle Ruyvenaer:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Van Naghels gave an evening-party at the Oude Doelen Hotel, two days subsequent to the signing of the marriage-contract between Emilie and Van Raven: a dinner, for relations and intimate friends, of nearly a hundred covers.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The Van Naghels gave an evening-party at the Oude Doelen Hotel, two days subsequent to the signing of the marriage-contract between Emilie and Van Raven: a dinner, for relations and intimate friends, of nearly a hundred covers.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading The Van Naghels gave an evening-party at the Oude Doelen Hotel, two days subsequent to the signing of the marriage-contract between Emilie and Van Raven: a dinner, for relations and intimate friends, of nearly a hundred covers.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading After that, the young people were to do some theatricals; and, after that, there was a dance.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The Van Naghels gave an evening-party at the Oude Doelen Hotel, two days subsequent to the signing of the marriage-contract between Emilie and Van Raven: a dinner, for relations and intimate friends, of nearly a hundred covers.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The Van Naghels gave an evening-party at the Oude Doelen Hotel, two days subsequent to the signing of the marriage-contract between Emilie and Van Raven: a dinner, for relations and intimate friends, of nearly a hundred covers.
dinner-party
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From this reading "Were you at their dinner-party two nights ago?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading After that, the young people were to do some theatricals; and, after that, there was a dance.
Doelen
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From this reading The Van Naghels gave an evening-party at the Oude Doelen Hotel, two days subsequent to the signing of the marriage-contract between Emilie and Van Raven: a dinner, for relations and intimate friends, of nearly a hundred covers.
Emilie
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From this reading The Van Naghels gave an evening-party at the Oude Doelen Hotel, two days subsequent to the signing of the marriage-contract between Emilie and Van Raven: a dinner, for relations and intimate friends, of nearly a hundred covers.
evening-party
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From this reading The Van Naghels gave an evening-party at the Oude Doelen Hotel, two days subsequent to the signing of the marriage-contract between Emilie and Van Raven: a dinner, for relations and intimate friends, of nearly a hundred covers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Van Naghels gave an evening-party at the Oude Doelen Hotel, two days subsequent to the signing of the marriage-contract between Emilie and Van Raven: a dinner, for relations and intimate friends, of nearly a hundred covers.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The Van Naghels gave an evening-party at the Oude Doelen Hotel, two days subsequent to the signing of the marriage-contract between Emilie and Van Raven: a dinner, for relations and intimate friends, of nearly a hundred covers.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The Van Naghels gave an evening-party at the Oude Doelen Hotel, two days subsequent to the signing of the marriage-contract between Emilie and Van Raven: a dinner, for relations and intimate friends, of nearly a hundred covers.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The Van Naghels gave an evening-party at the Oude Doelen Hotel, two days subsequent to the signing of the marriage-contract between Emilie and Van Raven: a dinner, for relations and intimate friends, of nearly a hundred covers.
ten 10s
From this reading The Van Naghels gave an evening-party at the Oude Doelen Hotel, two days subsequent to the signing of the marriage-contract between Emilie and Van Raven: a dinner, for relations and intimate friends, of nearly a hundred covers.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading The Van Naghels gave an evening-party at the Oude Doelen Hotel, two days subsequent to the signing of the marriage-contract between Emilie and Van Raven: a dinner, for relations and intimate friends, of nearly a hundred covers.
marriage-contract
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From this reading The Van Naghels gave an evening-party at the Oude Doelen Hotel, two days subsequent to the signing of the marriage-contract between Emilie and Van Raven: a dinner, for relations and intimate friends, of nearly a hundred covers.
Naghels
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From this reading The Van Naghels gave an evening-party at the Oude Doelen Hotel, two days subsequent to the signing of the marriage-contract between Emilie and Van Raven: a dinner, for relations and intimate friends, of nearly a hundred covers.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The Van Naghels gave an evening-party at the Oude Doelen Hotel, two days subsequent to the signing of the marriage-contract between Emilie and Van Raven: a dinner, for relations and intimate friends, of nearly a hundred covers.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading "Were you at their dinner-party two nights ago?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Van Naghels gave an evening-party at the Oude Doelen Hotel, two days subsequent to the signing of the marriage-contract between Emilie and Van Raven: a dinner, for relations and intimate friends, of nearly a hundred covers.
Oude
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From this reading The Van Naghels gave an evening-party at the Oude Doelen Hotel, two days subsequent to the signing of the marriage-contract between Emilie and Van Raven: a dinner, for relations and intimate friends, of nearly a hundred covers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Dinner was over; and Adolphine asked Uncle Ruyvenaer:
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading After that, the young people were to do some theatricals; and, after that, there was a dance.
RavenverbUS /ˈreɪvən/
obtain or seize by violence
From this reading The Van Naghels gave an evening-party at the Oude Doelen Hotel, two days subsequent to the signing of the marriage-contract between Emilie and Van Raven: a dinner, for relations and intimate friends, of nearly a hundred covers.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading The Van Naghels gave an evening-party at the Oude Doelen Hotel, two days subsequent to the signing of the marriage-contract between Emilie and Van Raven: a dinner, for relations and intimate friends, of nearly a hundred covers.
Ruyvenaer
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From this reading Dinner was over; and Adolphine asked Uncle Ruyvenaer:
signingnounUS /ˈsaɪnɪŋ/
language expressed by visible hand gestures
From this reading The Van Naghels gave an evening-party at the Oude Doelen Hotel, two days subsequent to the signing of the marriage-contract between Emilie and Van Raven: a dinner, for relations and intimate friends, of nearly a hundred covers.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After that, the young people were to do some theatricals; and, after that, there was a dance.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading The Van Naghels gave an evening-party at the Oude Doelen Hotel, two days subsequent to the signing of the marriage-contract between Emilie and Van Raven: a dinner, for relations and intimate friends, of nearly a hundred covers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After that, the young people were to do some theatricals; and, after that, there was a dance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Van Naghels gave an evening-party at the Oude Doelen Hotel, two days subsequent to the signing of the marriage-contract between Emilie and Van Raven: a dinner, for relations and intimate friends, of nearly a hundred covers.
theatricals
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From this reading After that, the young people were to do some theatricals; and, after that, there was a dance.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Were you at their dinner-party two nights ago?"
in or at that place or location
From this reading After that, the young people were to do some theatricals; and, after that, there was a dance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Van Naghels gave an evening-party at the Oude Doelen Hotel, two days subsequent to the signing of the marriage-contract between Emilie and Van Raven: a dinner, for relations and intimate friends, of nearly a hundred covers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Van Naghels gave an evening-party at the Oude Doelen Hotel, two days subsequent to the signing of the marriage-contract between Emilie and Van Raven: a dinner, for relations and intimate friends, of nearly a hundred covers.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Dinner was over; and Adolphine asked Uncle Ruyvenaer:
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading The Van Naghels gave an evening-party at the Oude Doelen Hotel, two days subsequent to the signing of the marriage-contract between Emilie and Van Raven: a dinner, for relations and intimate friends, of nearly a hundred covers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After that, the young people were to do some theatricals; and, after that, there was a dance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After that, the young people were to do some theatricals; and, after that, there was a dance.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What dinner-party?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Were you at their dinner-party two nights ago?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading After that, the young people were to do some theatricals; and, after that, there was a dance.
