used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The three of them then, Maud, Wallace Martin and Hepworth were sitting gazing at one another in a rather mournful and embarrassed fashion, when Mr. and Miss Fleming were announced.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WAITING FOR PERDITA Perdita committed an unpardonable social sin that evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The three of them then, Maud, Wallace Martin and Hepworth were sitting gazing at one another in a rather mournful and embarrassed fashion, when Mr. and Miss Fleming were announced.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The three of them then, Maud, Wallace Martin and Hepworth were sitting gazing at one another in a rather mournful and embarrassed fashion, when Mr. and Miss Fleming were announced.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The three of them then, Maud, Wallace Martin and Hepworth were sitting gazing at one another in a rather mournful and embarrassed fashion, when Mr. and Miss Fleming were announced.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Fuschia had stipulated that she was only to remain with them until the appearance of the roast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The three of them then, Maud, Wallace Martin and Hepworth were sitting gazing at one another in a rather mournful and embarrassed fashion, when Mr. and Miss Fleming were announced.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In fact she had sent down word that they were to begin dinner without her.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading WAITING FOR PERDITA Perdita committed an unpardonable social sin that evening.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading In fact she had sent down word that they were to begin dinner without her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In fact she had sent down word that they were to begin dinner without her.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading The three of them then, Maud, Wallace Martin and Hepworth were sitting gazing at one another in a rather mournful and embarrassed fashion, when Mr. and Miss Fleming were announced.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading WAITING FOR PERDITA Perdita committed an unpardonable social sin that evening.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact she had sent down word that they were to begin dinner without her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The three of them then, Maud, Wallace Martin and Hepworth were sitting gazing at one another in a rather mournful and embarrassed fashion, when Mr. and Miss Fleming were announced.
FlemingnounUS /ˈflemɪŋ/
British writer famous for writing spy novels about secret agent James Bond (1908-1964)
From this reading The three of them then, Maud, Wallace Martin and Hepworth were sitting gazing at one another in a rather mournful and embarrassed fashion, when Mr. and Miss Fleming were announced.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WAITING FOR PERDITA Perdita committed an unpardonable social sin that evening.
Fuschianoun
a dark purplish-red color
From this reading Fuschia had stipulated that she was only to remain with them until the appearance of the roast.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The three of them then, Maud, Wallace Martin and Hepworth were sitting gazing at one another in a rather mournful and embarrassed fashion, when Mr. and Miss Fleming were announced.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In fact she had sent down word that they were to begin dinner without her.
HepworthnounUS /ˈhepwərθ/
British sculptor (1902-1975)
From this reading The three of them then, Maud, Wallace Martin and Hepworth were sitting gazing at one another in a rather mournful and embarrassed fashion, when Mr. and Miss Fleming were announced.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She, the hostess, was late in her own house.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading She, the hostess, was late in her own house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She, the hostess, was late in her own house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She, the hostess, was late in her own house.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading She, the hostess, was late in her own house.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading The three of them then, Maud, Wallace Martin and Hepworth were sitting gazing at one another in a rather mournful and embarrassed fashion, when Mr. and Miss Fleming were announced.
Maud
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From this reading The three of them then, Maud, Wallace Martin and Hepworth were sitting gazing at one another in a rather mournful and embarrassed fashion, when Mr. and Miss Fleming were announced.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The three of them then, Maud, Wallace Martin and Hepworth were sitting gazing at one another in a rather mournful and embarrassed fashion, when Mr. and Miss Fleming were announced.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading The three of them then, Maud, Wallace Martin and Hepworth were sitting gazing at one another in a rather mournful and embarrassed fashion, when Mr. and Miss Fleming were announced.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The three of them then, Maud, Wallace Martin and Hepworth were sitting gazing at one another in a rather mournful and embarrassed fashion, when Mr. and Miss Fleming were announced.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The three of them then, Maud, Wallace Martin and Hepworth were sitting gazing at one another in a rather mournful and embarrassed fashion, when Mr. and Miss Fleming were announced.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The three of them then, Maud, Wallace Martin and Hepworth were sitting gazing at one another in a rather mournful and embarrassed fashion, when Mr. and Miss Fleming were announced.
and nothing more
From this reading Fuschia had stipulated that she was only to remain with them until the appearance of the roast.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She, the hostess, was late in her own house.
PERDITA
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From this reading WAITING FOR PERDITA Perdita committed an unpardonable social sin that evening.
on the contrary
From this reading The three of them then, Maud, Wallace Martin and Hepworth were sitting gazing at one another in a rather mournful and embarrassed fashion, when Mr. and Miss Fleming were announced.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Fuschia had stipulated that she was only to remain with them until the appearance of the roast.
roastverbUS /roʊst/
cook with dry heat, usually in an oven
From this reading Fuschia had stipulated that she was only to remain with them until the appearance of the roast.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading In fact she had sent down word that they were to begin dinner without her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She, the hostess, was late in her own house.
estrangement from god
From this reading WAITING FOR PERDITA Perdita committed an unpardonable social sin that evening.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The three of them then, Maud, Wallace Martin and Hepworth were sitting gazing at one another in a rather mournful and embarrassed fashion, when Mr. and Miss Fleming were announced.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading WAITING FOR PERDITA Perdita committed an unpardonable social sin that evening.
stipulatedverbUS /ˈstɪpjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “stipulate” — specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
From this reading Fuschia had stipulated that she was only to remain with them until the appearance of the roast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WAITING FOR PERDITA Perdita committed an unpardonable social sin that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She, the hostess, was late in her own house.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The three of them then, Maud, Wallace Martin and Hepworth were sitting gazing at one another in a rather mournful and embarrassed fashion, when Mr. and Miss Fleming were announced.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The three of them then, Maud, Wallace Martin and Hepworth were sitting gazing at one another in a rather mournful and embarrassed fashion, when Mr. and Miss Fleming were announced.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact she had sent down word that they were to begin dinner without her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three of them then, Maud, Wallace Martin and Hepworth were sitting gazing at one another in a rather mournful and embarrassed fashion, when Mr. and Miss Fleming were announced.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In fact she had sent down word that they were to begin dinner without her.
unpardonableadjective
not admitting of pardon
From this reading WAITING FOR PERDITA Perdita committed an unpardonable social sin that evening.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Fuschia had stipulated that she was only to remain with them until the appearance of the roast.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading WAITING FOR PERDITA Perdita committed an unpardonable social sin that evening.
WallacenounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading The three of them then, Maud, Wallace Martin and Hepworth were sitting gazing at one another in a rather mournful and embarrassed fashion, when Mr. and Miss Fleming were announced.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She, the hostess, was late in her own house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In fact she had sent down word that they were to begin dinner without her.
at the time that
From this reading The three of them then, Maud, Wallace Martin and Hepworth were sitting gazing at one another in a rather mournful and embarrassed fashion, when Mr. and Miss Fleming were announced.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fuschia had stipulated that she was only to remain with them until the appearance of the roast.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In fact she had sent down word that they were to begin dinner without her.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading In fact she had sent down word that they were to begin dinner without her.
