used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What struck Stella as an extraordinary form of invitation had gone forth by hand: a notice, with "Mrs. Crayfield at Home," and the chosen date, inscribed in large copper-plate by a clerk in the Commissioner's office.
(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 document came back duly initialled by all but one or two inaccessible bachelors who were out in the district on duty.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading What struck Stella as an extraordinary form of invitation had gone forth by hand: a notice, with "Mrs. Crayfield at Home," and the chosen date, inscribed in large copper-plate by a clerk in the Commissioner's office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What struck Stella as an extraordinary form of invitation had gone forth by hand: a notice, with "Mrs. Crayfield at Home," and the chosen date, inscribed in large copper-plate by a clerk in the Commissioner's office.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading What struck Stella as an extraordinary form of invitation had gone forth by hand: a notice, with "Mrs. Crayfield at Home," and the chosen date, inscribed in large copper-plate by a clerk in the Commissioner's office.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What struck Stella as an extraordinary form of invitation had gone forth by hand: a notice, with "Mrs. Crayfield at Home," and the chosen date, inscribed in large copper-plate by a clerk in the Commissioner's office.
bachelorsnounUS /ˈbætʃlərz/
plural of “bachelor” — a man who has never been married
From this reading This document came back duly initialled by all but one or two inaccessible bachelors who were out in the district on duty.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading This document came back duly initialled by all but one or two inaccessible bachelors who were out in the district on duty.
BelowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Below was written, "Please write seen," and then came a column of names, the whole of the visitable community of Rassih.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This document came back duly initialled by all but one or two inaccessible bachelors who were out in the district on duty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading What struck Stella as an extraordinary form of invitation had gone forth by hand: a notice, with "Mrs. Crayfield at Home," and the chosen date, inscribed in large copper-plate by a clerk in the Commissioner's office.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Below was written, "Please write seen," and then came a column of names, the whole of the visitable community of Rassih.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading What struck Stella as an extraordinary form of invitation had gone forth by hand: a notice, with "Mrs. Crayfield at Home," and the chosen date, inscribed in large copper-plate by a clerk in the Commissioner's office.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading What struck Stella as an extraordinary form of invitation had gone forth by hand: a notice, with "Mrs. Crayfield at Home," and the chosen date, inscribed in large copper-plate by a clerk in the Commissioner's office.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading Below was written, "Please write seen," and then came a column of names, the whole of the visitable community of Rassih.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Stella expressed a nervous hope that everyone would come, and inquired what preparations she ought to make.
Commissioner'snounUS /kəˈmɪʃənərz/
possessive form of “commissioner” — a government administrator
From this reading What struck Stella as an extraordinary form of invitation had gone forth by hand: a notice, with "Mrs. Crayfield at Home," and the chosen date, inscribed in large copper-plate by a clerk in the Commissioner's office.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading Below was written, "Please write seen," and then came a column of names, the whole of the visitable community of Rassih.
copper-plate
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From this reading What struck Stella as an extraordinary form of invitation had gone forth by hand: a notice, with "Mrs. Crayfield at Home," and the chosen date, inscribed in large copper-plate by a clerk in the Commissioner's office.
Crayfield
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From this reading What struck Stella as an extraordinary form of invitation had gone forth by hand: a notice, with "Mrs. Crayfield at Home," and the chosen date, inscribed in large copper-plate by a clerk in the Commissioner's office.
Crayfield's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the day of Mrs. Crayfield's first garden party.
the specified day of the month
From this reading What struck Stella as an extraordinary form of invitation had gone forth by hand: a notice, with "Mrs. Crayfield at Home," and the chosen date, inscribed in large copper-plate by a clerk in the Commissioner's office.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the day of Mrs. Crayfield's first garden party.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading This document came back duly initialled by all but one or two inaccessible bachelors who were out in the district on duty.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading This document came back duly initialled by all but one or two inaccessible bachelors who were out in the district on duty.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading This document came back duly initialled by all but one or two inaccessible bachelors who were out in the district on duty.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading This document came back duly initialled by all but one or two inaccessible bachelors who were out in the district on duty.
every person
From this reading Stella expressed a nervous hope that everyone would come, and inquired what preparations she ought to make.
communicated in words
From this reading Stella expressed a nervous hope that everyone would come, and inquired what preparations she ought to make.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading What struck Stella as an extraordinary form of invitation had gone forth by hand: a notice, with "Mrs. Crayfield at Home," and the chosen date, inscribed in large copper-plate by a clerk in the Commissioner's office.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the day of Mrs. Crayfield's first garden party.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading What struck Stella as an extraordinary form of invitation had gone forth by hand: a notice, with "Mrs. Crayfield at Home," and the chosen date, inscribed in large copper-plate by a clerk in the Commissioner's office.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading What struck Stella as an extraordinary form of invitation had gone forth by hand: a notice, with "Mrs. Crayfield at Home," and the chosen date, inscribed in large copper-plate by a clerk in the Commissioner's office.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading It was the day of Mrs. Crayfield's first garden party.
destroyed or killed
From this reading What struck Stella as an extraordinary form of invitation had gone forth by hand: a notice, with "Mrs. Crayfield at Home," and the chosen date, inscribed in large copper-plate by a clerk in the Commissioner's office.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What struck Stella as an extraordinary form of invitation had gone forth by hand: a notice, with "Mrs. Crayfield at Home," and the chosen date, inscribed in large copper-plate by a clerk in the Commissioner's office.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading What struck Stella as an extraordinary form of invitation had gone forth by hand: a notice, with "Mrs. Crayfield at Home," and the chosen date, inscribed in large copper-plate by a clerk in the Commissioner's office.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading What struck Stella as an extraordinary form of invitation had gone forth by hand: a notice, with "Mrs. Crayfield at Home," and the chosen date, inscribed in large copper-plate by a clerk in the Commissioner's office.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Stella expressed a nervous hope that everyone would come, and inquired what preparations she ought to make.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What struck Stella as an extraordinary form of invitation had gone forth by hand: a notice, with "Mrs. Crayfield at Home," and the chosen date, inscribed in large copper-plate by a clerk in the Commissioner's office.
inaccessibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsesəbəl/
capable of being reached only with great difficulty or not at all
From this reading This document came back duly initialled by all but one or two inaccessible bachelors who were out in the district on duty.
initialled
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From this reading This document came back duly initialled by all but one or two inaccessible bachelors who were out in the district on duty.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Stella expressed a nervous hope that everyone would come, and inquired what preparations she ought to make.
inscribedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/
written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface
From this reading What struck Stella as an extraordinary form of invitation had gone forth by hand: a notice, with "Mrs. Crayfield at Home," and the chosen date, inscribed in large copper-plate by a clerk in the Commissioner's office.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading What struck Stella as an extraordinary form of invitation had gone forth by hand: a notice, with "Mrs. Crayfield at Home," and the chosen date, inscribed in large copper-plate by a clerk in the Commissioner's office.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the day of Mrs. Crayfield's first garden party.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading What struck Stella as an extraordinary form of invitation had gone forth by hand: a notice, with "Mrs. Crayfield at Home," and the chosen date, inscribed in large copper-plate by a clerk in the Commissioner's office.
engage in
From this reading Stella expressed a nervous hope that everyone would come, and inquired what preparations she ought to make.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was the day of Mrs. Crayfield's first garden party.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Below was written, "Please write seen," and then came a column of names, the whole of the visitable community of Rassih.
easily agitated
From this reading Stella expressed a nervous hope that everyone would come, and inquired what preparations she ought to make.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading What struck Stella as an extraordinary form of invitation had gone forth by hand: a notice, with "Mrs. Crayfield at Home," and the chosen date, inscribed in large copper-plate by a clerk in the Commissioner's office.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the day of Mrs. Crayfield's first garden party.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading What struck Stella as an extraordinary form of invitation had gone forth by hand: a notice, with "Mrs. Crayfield at Home," and the chosen date, inscribed in large copper-plate by a clerk in the Commissioner's office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This document came back duly initialled by all but one or two inaccessible bachelors who were out in the district on duty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This document came back duly initialled by all but one or two inaccessible bachelors who were out in the district on duty.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This document came back duly initialled by all but one or two inaccessible bachelors who were out in the district on duty.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Stella expressed a nervous hope that everyone would come, and inquired what preparations she ought to make.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This document came back duly initialled by all but one or two inaccessible bachelors who were out in the district on duty.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was the day of Mrs. Crayfield's first garden party.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Below was written, "Please write seen," and then came a column of names, the whole of the visitable community of Rassih.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Stella expressed a nervous hope that everyone would come, and inquired what preparations she ought to make.
Rassih
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Below was written, "Please write seen," and then came a column of names, the whole of the visitable community of Rassih.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Below was written, "Please write seen," and then came a column of names, the whole of the visitable community of Rassih.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Stella expressed a nervous hope that everyone would come, and inquired what preparations she ought to make.
StellanounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading What struck Stella as an extraordinary form of invitation had gone forth by hand: a notice, with "Mrs. Crayfield at Home," and the chosen date, inscribed in large copper-plate by a clerk in the Commissioner's office.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading What struck Stella as an extraordinary form of invitation had gone forth by hand: a notice, with "Mrs. Crayfield at Home," and the chosen date, inscribed in large copper-plate by a clerk in the Commissioner's office.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Stella expressed a nervous hope that everyone would come, and inquired what preparations she ought to make.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the day of Mrs. Crayfield's first garden party.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Below was written, "Please write seen," and then came a column of names, the whole of the visitable community of Rassih.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This document came back duly initialled by all but one or two inaccessible bachelors who were out in the district on duty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Stella expressed a nervous hope that everyone would come, and inquired what preparations she ought to make.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This document came back duly initialled by all but one or two inaccessible bachelors who were out in the district on duty.
visitable
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Below was written, "Please write seen," and then came a column of names, the whole of the visitable community of Rassih.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the day of Mrs. Crayfield's first garden party.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This document came back duly initialled by all but one or two inaccessible bachelors who were out in the district on duty.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What struck Stella as an extraordinary form of invitation had gone forth by hand: a notice, with "Mrs. Crayfield at Home," and the chosen date, inscribed in large copper-plate by a clerk in the Commissioner's office.
which person or people
From this reading This document came back duly initialled by all but one or two inaccessible bachelors who were out in the district on duty.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Below was written, "Please write seen," and then came a column of names, the whole of the visitable community of Rassih.
in the company of; together with
From this reading What struck Stella as an extraordinary form of invitation had gone forth by hand: a notice, with "Mrs. Crayfield at Home," and the chosen date, inscribed in large copper-plate by a clerk in the Commissioner's office.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Stella expressed a nervous hope that everyone would come, and inquired what preparations she ought to make.
produce a literary work
From this reading Below was written, "Please write seen," and then came a column of names, the whole of the visitable community of Rassih.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Below was written, "Please write seen," and then came a column of names, the whole of the visitable community of Rassih.
