used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading They spoke of your spending several days with them when you were in America, and I supposed you would be glad to return the civility.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
any thing at all
From this reading “Have I done anything wrong, Archie?” she asked, much disturbed.
Archie
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From this reading “Have I done anything wrong, Archie?” she asked, much disturbed.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Have I done anything wrong, Archie?” she asked, much disturbed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I thought you would be pleased.
civilitynounUS /səˈvɪləti/
formal or perfunctory politeness
From this reading They spoke of your spending several days with them when you were in America, and I supposed you would be glad to return the civility.”
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading His lips had curled slightly when she had mentioned that they had told of his visit to Yonkers.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading They spoke of your spending several days with them when you were in America, and I supposed you would be glad to return the civility.”
having the place or position changed
From this reading “Have I done anything wrong, Archie?” she asked, much disturbed.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “Have I done anything wrong, Archie?” she asked, much disturbed.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
a social unit living together
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading They spoke of your spending several days with them when you were in America, and I supposed you would be glad to return the civility.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Have I done anything wrong, Archie?” she asked, much disturbed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Have I done anything wrong, Archie?” she asked, much disturbed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They spoke of your spending several days with them when you were in America, and I supposed you would be glad to return the civility.”
having much knowledge or education
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading His lips had curled slightly when she had mentioned that they had told of his visit to Yonkers.
engage in
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading His lips had curled slightly when she had mentioned that they had told of his visit to Yonkers.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Have I done anything wrong, Archie?” she asked, much disturbed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading They spoke of your spending several days with them when you were in America, and I supposed you would be glad to return the civility.”
RichardsnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdz/
English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
cut with a saw
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading They spoke of your spending several days with them when you were in America, and I supposed you would be glad to return the civility.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
Sherbrooke
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From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading His lips had curled slightly when she had mentioned that they had told of his visit to Yonkers.
a male human offspring
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading They spoke of your spending several days with them when you were in America, and I supposed you would be glad to return the civility.”
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading They spoke of your spending several days with them when you were in America, and I supposed you would be glad to return the civility.”
required or under orders
From this reading They spoke of your spending several days with them when you were in America, and I supposed you would be glad to return the civility.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They spoke of your spending several days with them when you were in America, and I supposed you would be glad to return the civility.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I thought you would be pleased.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading His lips had curled slightly when she had mentioned that they had told of his visit to Yonkers.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading His lips had curled slightly when she had mentioned that they had told of his visit to Yonkers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They spoke of your spending several days with them when you were in America, and I supposed you would be glad to return the civility.”
at the time that
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Lady Sherbrooke informed her son that she had invited Mr. Richards and his family to spend the following week with them at their country residence, and to help them make merry with a number of their friends, his face had clouded instantly, and she saw that he was not pleased with the arrangement.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I thought you would be pleased.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading “Have I done anything wrong, Archie?” she asked, much disturbed.
Yonkers
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From this reading His lips had curled slightly when she had mentioned that they had told of his visit to Yonkers.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I thought you would be pleased.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading They spoke of your spending several days with them when you were in America, and I supposed you would be glad to return the civility.”
