used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her father, the ex-governor, was coming for her; he was to pass a night under his old friend’s roof, and them resume his way, taking with him his handsome daughter to entertain for him guests of political importance.
Abercrombie
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From this reading Helen Abercrombie was going home.
acceptancenounUS /ækˈseptəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading He had stayed on at the Cleavedge Arms to receive formally the ex-governor’s acceptance of him as his future son-in-law.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Exits and Entrances_ Miss Carrington’s dignified house was shaken out of its settled monotony.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading He had stayed on at the Cleavedge Arms to receive formally the ex-governor’s acceptance of him as his future son-in-law.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading George Lanbury had arranged to travel with them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had stayed on at the Cleavedge Arms to receive formally the ex-governor’s acceptance of him as his future son-in-law.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had stayed on at the Cleavedge Arms to receive formally the ex-governor’s acceptance of him as his future son-in-law.
Carrington's
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From this reading _Exits and Entrances_ Miss Carrington’s dignified house was shaken out of its settled monotony.
Cleavedge
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From this reading He had stayed on at the Cleavedge Arms to receive formally the ex-governor’s acceptance of him as his future son-in-law.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Her father, the ex-governor, was coming for her; he was to pass a night under his old friend’s roof, and them resume his way, taking with him his handsome daughter to entertain for him guests of political importance.
a female human offspring
From this reading Her father, the ex-governor, was coming for her; he was to pass a night under his old friend’s roof, and them resume his way, taking with him his handsome daughter to entertain for him guests of political importance.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading _Exits and Entrances_ Miss Carrington’s dignified house was shaken out of its settled monotony.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading Her father, the ex-governor, was coming for her; he was to pass a night under his old friend’s roof, and them resume his way, taking with him his handsome daughter to entertain for him guests of political importance.
EntrancesnounUS /ˈentrənsəz/
plural of “entrance” — something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading _Exits and Entrances_ Miss Carrington’s dignified house was shaken out of its settled monotony.
ex-governor
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From this reading Her father, the ex-governor, was coming for her; he was to pass a night under his old friend’s roof, and them resume his way, taking with him his handsome daughter to entertain for him guests of political importance.
ex-governor's
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From this reading He had stayed on at the Cleavedge Arms to receive formally the ex-governor’s acceptance of him as his future son-in-law.
ExitsnounUS /ˈeɡzɪts/
plural of “exit” — an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading _Exits and Entrances_ Miss Carrington’s dignified house was shaken out of its settled monotony.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her father, the ex-governor, was coming for her; he was to pass a night under his old friend’s roof, and them resume his way, taking with him his handsome daughter to entertain for him guests of political importance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her father, the ex-governor, was coming for her; he was to pass a night under his old friend’s roof, and them resume his way, taking with him his handsome daughter to entertain for him guests of political importance.
formallyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrməli/
with official authorization
From this reading He had stayed on at the Cleavedge Arms to receive formally the ex-governor’s acceptance of him as his future son-in-law.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Her father, the ex-governor, was coming for her; he was to pass a night under his old friend’s roof, and them resume his way, taking with him his handsome daughter to entertain for him guests of political importance.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He had stayed on at the Cleavedge Arms to receive formally the ex-governor’s acceptance of him as his future son-in-law.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George Lanbury had arranged to travel with them.
the act of departing
From this reading Helen Abercrombie was going home.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Her father, the ex-governor, was coming for her; he was to pass a night under his old friend’s roof, and them resume his way, taking with him his handsome daughter to entertain for him guests of political importance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading George Lanbury had arranged to travel with them.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Her father, the ex-governor, was coming for her; he was to pass a night under his old friend’s roof, and them resume his way, taking with him his handsome daughter to entertain for him guests of political importance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her father, the ex-governor, was coming for her; he was to pass a night under his old friend’s roof, and them resume his way, taking with him his handsome daughter to entertain for him guests of political importance.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Helen Abercrombie was going home.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her father, the ex-governor, was coming for her; he was to pass a night under his old friend’s roof, and them resume his way, taking with him his handsome daughter to entertain for him guests of political importance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her father, the ex-governor, was coming for her; he was to pass a night under his old friend’s roof, and them resume his way, taking with him his handsome daughter to entertain for him guests of political importance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her father, the ex-governor, was coming for her; he was to pass a night under his old friend’s roof, and them resume his way, taking with him his handsome daughter to entertain for him guests of political importance.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Helen Abercrombie was going home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _Exits and Entrances_ Miss Carrington’s dignified house was shaken out of its settled monotony.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Her father, the ex-governor, was coming for her; he was to pass a night under his old friend’s roof, and them resume his way, taking with him his handsome daughter to entertain for him guests of political importance.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Exits and Entrances_ Miss Carrington’s dignified house was shaken out of its settled monotony.
Lanbury
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From this reading George Lanbury had arranged to travel with them.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _Exits and Entrances_ Miss Carrington’s dignified house was shaken out of its settled monotony.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading _Exits and Entrances_ Miss Carrington’s dignified house was shaken out of its settled monotony.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Her father, the ex-governor, was coming for her; he was to pass a night under his old friend’s roof, and them resume his way, taking with him his handsome daughter to entertain for him guests of political importance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Exits and Entrances_ Miss Carrington’s dignified house was shaken out of its settled monotony.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Her father, the ex-governor, was coming for her; he was to pass a night under his old friend’s roof, and them resume his way, taking with him his handsome daughter to entertain for him guests of political importance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had stayed on at the Cleavedge Arms to receive formally the ex-governor’s acceptance of him as his future son-in-law.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Exits and Entrances_ Miss Carrington’s dignified house was shaken out of its settled monotony.
go across or through
From this reading Her father, the ex-governor, was coming for her; he was to pass a night under his old friend’s roof, and them resume his way, taking with him his handsome daughter to entertain for him guests of political importance.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Her father, the ex-governor, was coming for her; he was to pass a night under his old friend’s roof, and them resume his way, taking with him his handsome daughter to entertain for him guests of political importance.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading He had stayed on at the Cleavedge Arms to receive formally the ex-governor’s acceptance of him as his future son-in-law.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading Her father, the ex-governor, was coming for her; he was to pass a night under his old friend’s roof, and them resume his way, taking with him his handsome daughter to entertain for him guests of political importance.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Her father, the ex-governor, was coming for her; he was to pass a night under his old friend’s roof, and them resume his way, taking with him his handsome daughter to entertain for him guests of political importance.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading _Exits and Entrances_ Miss Carrington’s dignified house was shaken out of its settled monotony.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading _Exits and Entrances_ Miss Carrington’s dignified house was shaken out of its settled monotony.
son-in-lawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading He had stayed on at the Cleavedge Arms to receive formally the ex-governor’s acceptance of him as his future son-in-law.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He had stayed on at the Cleavedge Arms to receive formally the ex-governor’s acceptance of him as his future son-in-law.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Her father, the ex-governor, was coming for her; he was to pass a night under his old friend’s roof, and them resume his way, taking with him his handsome daughter to entertain for him guests of political importance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her father, the ex-governor, was coming for her; he was to pass a night under his old friend’s roof, and them resume his way, taking with him his handsome daughter to entertain for him guests of political importance.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Her father, the ex-governor, was coming for her; he was to pass a night under his old friend’s roof, and them resume his way, taking with him his handsome daughter to entertain for him guests of political importance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her father, the ex-governor, was coming for her; he was to pass a night under his old friend’s roof, and them resume his way, taking with him his handsome daughter to entertain for him guests of political importance.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading George Lanbury had arranged to travel with them.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Her father, the ex-governor, was coming for her; he was to pass a night under his old friend’s roof, and them resume his way, taking with him his handsome daughter to entertain for him guests of political importance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Exits and Entrances_ Miss Carrington’s dignified house was shaken out of its settled monotony.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her father, the ex-governor, was coming for her; he was to pass a night under his old friend’s roof, and them resume his way, taking with him his handsome daughter to entertain for him guests of political importance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her father, the ex-governor, was coming for her; he was to pass a night under his old friend’s roof, and them resume his way, taking with him his handsome daughter to entertain for him guests of political importance.
