used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had had luncheon, far down town, and walked up through the snowy streets together, parting with an engagement for the fourth day ahead, a matinée and tea engagement.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The third meeting had been for luncheon again, and after lunch they had wandered through an Avenue gallery, looking at the pictures, and talking about themselves.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The third meeting had been for luncheon again, and after lunch they had wandered through an Avenue gallery, looking at the pictures, and talking about themselves.
anew
From this reading The third meeting had been for luncheon again, and after lunch they had wandered through an Avenue gallery, looking at the pictures, and talking about themselves.
at or in the front
From this reading They had had luncheon, far down town, and walked up through the snowy streets together, parting with an engagement for the fourth day ahead, a matinée and tea engagement.
Alice's
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From this reading Despite their resolve not to see each other in the two weeks that followed Alice's luncheon, Norma had seen Chris three times.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They had had luncheon, far down town, and walked up through the snowy streets together, parting with an engagement for the fourth day ahead, a matinée and tea engagement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had written her on the third day, and she had met the postman at the corner, sure that the big square envelope would be there.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had written her on the third day, and she had met the postman at the corner, sure that the big square envelope would be there.
a line of approach
From this reading The third meeting had been for luncheon again, and after lunch they had wandered through an Avenue gallery, looking at the pictures, and talking about themselves.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had written her on the third day, and she had met the postman at the corner, sure that the big square envelope would be there.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The third meeting had been for luncheon again, and after lunch they had wandered through an Avenue gallery, looking at the pictures, and talking about themselves.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had written her on the third day, and she had met the postman at the corner, sure that the big square envelope would be there.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Chris had loaned her books, little slim books of dramas or essays, and Chris had talked to her of plays and music.
Chris
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From this reading Despite their resolve not to see each other in the two weeks that followed Alice's luncheon, Norma had seen Chris three times.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading He had written her on the third day, and she had met the postman at the corner, sure that the big square envelope would be there.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had written her on the third day, and she had met the postman at the corner, sure that the big square envelope would be there.
DespiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite their resolve not to see each other in the two weeks that followed Alice's luncheon, Norma had seen Chris three times.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They had had luncheon, far down town, and walked up through the snowy streets together, parting with an engagement for the fourth day ahead, a matinée and tea engagement.
dramasnounUS /ˈdrɑːməz/
plural of “drama” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Chris had loaned her books, little slim books of dramas or essays, and Chris had talked to her of plays and music.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Despite their resolve not to see each other in the two weeks that followed Alice's luncheon, Norma had seen Chris three times.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading They had had luncheon, far down town, and walked up through the snowy streets together, parting with an engagement for the fourth day ahead, a matinée and tea engagement.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading He had written her on the third day, and she had met the postman at the corner, sure that the big square envelope would be there.
essaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading Chris had loaned her books, little slim books of dramas or essays, and Chris had talked to her of plays and music.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They had had luncheon, far down town, and walked up through the snowy streets together, parting with an engagement for the fourth day ahead, a matinée and tea engagement.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Despite their resolve not to see each other in the two weeks that followed Alice's luncheon, Norma had seen Chris three times.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had had luncheon, far down town, and walked up through the snowy streets together, parting with an engagement for the fourth day ahead, a matinée and tea engagement.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading They had had luncheon, far down town, and walked up through the snowy streets together, parting with an engagement for the fourth day ahead, a matinée and tea engagement.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading The third meeting had been for luncheon again, and after lunch they had wandered through an Avenue gallery, looking at the pictures, and talking about themselves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Despite their resolve not to see each other in the two weeks that followed Alice's luncheon, Norma had seen Chris three times.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had written her on the third day, and she had met the postman at the corner, sure that the big square envelope would be there.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had written her on the third day, and she had met the postman at the corner, sure that the big square envelope would be there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Despite their resolve not to see each other in the two weeks that followed Alice's luncheon, Norma had seen Chris three times.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Chris had loaned her books, little slim books of dramas or essays, and Chris had talked to her of plays and music.
loanedverbUS /loʊnd/
past form of “loan” — give temporarily; let have for a limited time
From this reading Chris had loaned her books, little slim books of dramas or essays, and Chris had talked to her of plays and music.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The third meeting had been for luncheon again, and after lunch they had wandered through an Avenue gallery, looking at the pictures, and talking about themselves.
take the midday meal
From this reading The third meeting had been for luncheon again, and after lunch they had wandered through an Avenue gallery, looking at the pictures, and talking about themselves.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Despite their resolve not to see each other in the two weeks that followed Alice's luncheon, Norma had seen Chris three times.
matinée
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From this reading They had had luncheon, far down town, and walked up through the snowy streets together, parting with an engagement for the fourth day ahead, a matinée and tea engagement.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The third meeting had been for luncheon again, and after lunch they had wandered through an Avenue gallery, looking at the pictures, and talking about themselves.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He had written her on the third day, and she had met the postman at the corner, sure that the big square envelope would be there.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Chris had loaned her books, little slim books of dramas or essays, and Chris had talked to her of plays and music.
NormanounUS /ˈnɔːrmə/
a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Lupus and Ara in the Milky Way
From this reading Despite their resolve not to see each other in the two weeks that followed Alice's luncheon, Norma had seen Chris three times.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Despite their resolve not to see each other in the two weeks that followed Alice's luncheon, Norma had seen Chris three times.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Chris had loaned her books, little slim books of dramas or essays, and Chris had talked to her of plays and music.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had written her on the third day, and she had met the postman at the corner, sure that the big square envelope would be there.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Chris had loaned her books, little slim books of dramas or essays, and Chris had talked to her of plays and music.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Despite their resolve not to see each other in the two weeks that followed Alice's luncheon, Norma had seen Chris three times.
the act of departing politely
From this reading They had had luncheon, far down town, and walked up through the snowy streets together, parting with an engagement for the fourth day ahead, a matinée and tea engagement.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The third meeting had been for luncheon again, and after lunch they had wandered through an Avenue gallery, looking at the pictures, and talking about themselves.
playsnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Chris had loaned her books, little slim books of dramas or essays, and Chris had talked to her of plays and music.
postmannounUS /ˈpoʊstmən/
a man who delivers the mail
From this reading He had written her on the third day, and she had met the postman at the corner, sure that the big square envelope would be there.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading Despite their resolve not to see each other in the two weeks that followed Alice's luncheon, Norma had seen Chris three times.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Despite their resolve not to see each other in the two weeks that followed Alice's luncheon, Norma had seen Chris three times.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Despite their resolve not to see each other in the two weeks that followed Alice's luncheon, Norma had seen Chris three times.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had written her on the third day, and she had met the postman at the corner, sure that the big square envelope would be there.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Chris had loaned her books, little slim books of dramas or essays, and Chris had talked to her of plays and music.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading They had had luncheon, far down town, and walked up through the snowy streets together, parting with an engagement for the fourth day ahead, a matinée and tea engagement.
make square
From this reading He had written her on the third day, and she had met the postman at the corner, sure that the big square envelope would be there.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading They had had luncheon, far down town, and walked up through the snowy streets together, parting with an engagement for the fourth day ahead, a matinée and tea engagement.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He had written her on the third day, and she had met the postman at the corner, sure that the big square envelope would be there.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Chris had loaned her books, little slim books of dramas or essays, and Chris had talked to her of plays and music.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading The third meeting had been for luncheon again, and after lunch they had wandered through an Avenue gallery, looking at the pictures, and talking about themselves.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading They had had luncheon, far down town, and walked up through the snowy streets together, parting with an engagement for the fourth day ahead, a matinée and tea engagement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Despite their resolve not to see each other in the two weeks that followed Alice's luncheon, Norma had seen Chris three times.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Despite their resolve not to see each other in the two weeks that followed Alice's luncheon, Norma had seen Chris three times.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Despite their resolve not to see each other in the two weeks that followed Alice's luncheon, Norma had seen Chris three times.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The third meeting had been for luncheon again, and after lunch they had wandered through an Avenue gallery, looking at the pictures, and talking about themselves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had written her on the third day, and she had met the postman at the corner, sure that the big square envelope would be there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had had luncheon, far down town, and walked up through the snowy streets together, parting with an engagement for the fourth day ahead, a matinée and tea engagement.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading He had written her on the third day, and she had met the postman at the corner, sure that the big square envelope would be there.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Despite their resolve not to see each other in the two weeks that followed Alice's luncheon, Norma had seen Chris three times.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They had had luncheon, far down town, and walked up through the snowy streets together, parting with an engagement for the fourth day ahead, a matinée and tea engagement.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Despite their resolve not to see each other in the two weeks that followed Alice's luncheon, Norma had seen Chris three times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Despite their resolve not to see each other in the two weeks that followed Alice's luncheon, Norma had seen Chris three times.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They had had luncheon, far down town, and walked up through the snowy streets together, parting with an engagement for the fourth day ahead, a matinée and tea engagement.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading They had had luncheon, far down town, and walked up through the snowy streets together, parting with an engagement for the fourth day ahead, a matinée and tea engagement.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Despite their resolve not to see each other in the two weeks that followed Alice's luncheon, Norma had seen Chris three times.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They had had luncheon, far down town, and walked up through the snowy streets together, parting with an engagement for the fourth day ahead, a matinée and tea engagement.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading They had had luncheon, far down town, and walked up through the snowy streets together, parting with an engagement for the fourth day ahead, a matinée and tea engagement.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading The third meeting had been for luncheon again, and after lunch they had wandered through an Avenue gallery, looking at the pictures, and talking about themselves.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Despite their resolve not to see each other in the two weeks that followed Alice's luncheon, Norma had seen Chris three times.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They had had luncheon, far down town, and walked up through the snowy streets together, parting with an engagement for the fourth day ahead, a matinée and tea engagement.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had written her on the third day, and she had met the postman at the corner, sure that the big square envelope would be there.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading He had written her on the third day, and she had met the postman at the corner, sure that the big square envelope would be there.
