used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "HIS LORDSHIP" Before the children had fully recovered from the amazement caused by Lulu's announcement the steward reappeared bearing a tray containing lemonade and cake, and Lord Carresford requested them to take some refreshments.
(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 Although not in a starving condition, they were all blessed with healthy appetites, and the cake and lemonade disappeared very rapidly.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although not in a starving condition, they were all blessed with healthy appetites, and the cake and lemonade disappeared very rapidly.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading "HIS LORDSHIP" Before the children had fully recovered from the amazement caused by Lulu's announcement the steward reappeared bearing a tray containing lemonade and cake, and Lord Carresford requested them to take some refreshments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "HIS LORDSHIP" Before the children had fully recovered from the amazement caused by Lulu's announcement the steward reappeared bearing a tray containing lemonade and cake, and Lord Carresford requested them to take some refreshments.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading "HIS LORDSHIP" Before the children had fully recovered from the amazement caused by Lulu's announcement the steward reappeared bearing a tray containing lemonade and cake, and Lord Carresford requested them to take some refreshments.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading While they ate their host talked to them, and he was so pleasant and merry, and, in fact, talked so much like any other gentleman, that Winifred whispered to Jack: "Betty was right, wasn't she?
any person at all
From this reading A lord isn't a bit different from anybody else," to which Jack replied, "No, only rather nicer than most people, don't you think so?"
appetitesnounUS /ˈæpətaɪts/
plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something
From this reading Although not in a starving condition, they were all blessed with healthy appetites, and the cake and lemonade disappeared very rapidly.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading While they ate their host talked to them, and he was so pleasant and merry, and, in fact, talked so much like any other gentleman, that Winifred whispered to Jack: "Betty was right, wasn't she?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading By the time the impromptu repast was finished the yacht had reached the steamboat landing, and Lord Carresford hurried away to the telephone office to inform Dr. and Mrs. Bell of their little daughter's whereabouts.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading "HIS LORDSHIP" Before the children had fully recovered from the amazement caused by Lulu's announcement the steward reappeared bearing a tray containing lemonade and cake, and Lord Carresford requested them to take some refreshments.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "HIS LORDSHIP" Before the children had fully recovered from the amazement caused by Lulu's announcement the steward reappeared bearing a tray containing lemonade and cake, and Lord Carresford requested them to take some refreshments.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading By the time the impromptu repast was finished the yacht had reached the steamboat landing, and Lord Carresford hurried away to the telephone office to inform Dr. and Mrs. Bell of their little daughter's whereabouts.
Betty
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From this reading While they ate their host talked to them, and he was so pleasant and merry, and, in fact, talked so much like any other gentleman, that Winifred whispered to Jack: "Betty was right, wasn't she?
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading A lord isn't a bit different from anybody else," to which Jack replied, "No, only rather nicer than most people, don't you think so?"
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading Although not in a starving condition, they were all blessed with healthy appetites, and the cake and lemonade disappeared very rapidly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "HIS LORDSHIP" Before the children had fully recovered from the amazement caused by Lulu's announcement the steward reappeared bearing a tray containing lemonade and cake, and Lord Carresford requested them to take some refreshments.
cakenounUS /keɪk/
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading "HIS LORDSHIP" Before the children had fully recovered from the amazement caused by Lulu's announcement the steward reappeared bearing a tray containing lemonade and cake, and Lord Carresford requested them to take some refreshments.
Carresford
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From this reading "HIS LORDSHIP" Before the children had fully recovered from the amazement caused by Lulu's announcement the steward reappeared bearing a tray containing lemonade and cake, and Lord Carresford requested them to take some refreshments.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading "HIS LORDSHIP" Before the children had fully recovered from the amazement caused by Lulu's announcement the steward reappeared bearing a tray containing lemonade and cake, and Lord Carresford requested them to take some refreshments.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "HIS LORDSHIP" Before the children had fully recovered from the amazement caused by Lulu's announcement the steward reappeared bearing a tray containing lemonade and cake, and Lord Carresford requested them to take some refreshments.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Although not in a starving condition, they were all blessed with healthy appetites, and the cake and lemonade disappeared very rapidly.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading "HIS LORDSHIP" Before the children had fully recovered from the amazement caused by Lulu's announcement the steward reappeared bearing a tray containing lemonade and cake, and Lord Carresford requested them to take some refreshments.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading By the time the impromptu repast was finished the yacht had reached the steamboat landing, and Lord Carresford hurried away to the telephone office to inform Dr. and Mrs. Bell of their little daughter's whereabouts.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading A lord isn't a bit different from anybody else," to which Jack replied, "No, only rather nicer than most people, don't you think so?"
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Although not in a starving condition, they were all blessed with healthy appetites, and the cake and lemonade disappeared very rapidly.
don't
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From this reading A lord isn't a bit different from anybody else," to which Jack replied, "No, only rather nicer than most people, don't you think so?"
Dr
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From this reading By the time the impromptu repast was finished the yacht had reached the steamboat landing, and Lord Carresford hurried away to the telephone office to inform Dr. and Mrs. Bell of their little daughter's whereabouts.
else
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From this reading A lord isn't a bit different from anybody else," to which Jack replied, "No, only rather nicer than most people, don't you think so?"
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading While they ate their host talked to them, and he was so pleasant and merry, and, in fact, talked so much like any other gentleman, that Winifred whispered to Jack: "Betty was right, wasn't she?
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading By the time the impromptu repast was finished the yacht had reached the steamboat landing, and Lord Carresford hurried away to the telephone office to inform Dr. and Mrs. Bell of their little daughter's whereabouts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "HIS LORDSHIP" Before the children had fully recovered from the amazement caused by Lulu's announcement the steward reappeared bearing a tray containing lemonade and cake, and Lord Carresford requested them to take some refreshments.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading "HIS LORDSHIP" Before the children had fully recovered from the amazement caused by Lulu's announcement the steward reappeared bearing a tray containing lemonade and cake, and Lord Carresford requested them to take some refreshments.
a man of refinement
From this reading While they ate their host talked to them, and he was so pleasant and merry, and, in fact, talked so much like any other gentleman, that Winifred whispered to Jack: "Betty was right, wasn't she?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "HIS LORDSHIP" Before the children had fully recovered from the amazement caused by Lulu's announcement the steward reappeared bearing a tray containing lemonade and cake, and Lord Carresford requested them to take some refreshments.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While they ate their host talked to them, and he was so pleasant and merry, and, in fact, talked so much like any other gentleman, that Winifred whispered to Jack: "Betty was right, wasn't she?
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading Although not in a starving condition, they were all blessed with healthy appetites, and the cake and lemonade disappeared very rapidly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "HIS LORDSHIP" Before the children had fully recovered from the amazement caused by Lulu's announcement the steward reappeared bearing a tray containing lemonade and cake, and Lord Carresford requested them to take some refreshments.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading While they ate their host talked to them, and he was so pleasant and merry, and, in fact, talked so much like any other gentleman, that Winifred whispered to Jack: "Betty was right, wasn't she?
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading By the time the impromptu repast was finished the yacht had reached the steamboat landing, and Lord Carresford hurried away to the telephone office to inform Dr. and Mrs. Bell of their little daughter's whereabouts.
impromptunounUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːmptuː/
an extemporaneous speech or remark
From this reading By the time the impromptu repast was finished the yacht had reached the steamboat landing, and Lord Carresford hurried away to the telephone office to inform Dr. and Mrs. Bell of their little daughter's whereabouts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although not in a starving condition, they were all blessed with healthy appetites, and the cake and lemonade disappeared very rapidly.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading By the time the impromptu repast was finished the yacht had reached the steamboat landing, and Lord Carresford hurried away to the telephone office to inform Dr. and Mrs. Bell of their little daughter's whereabouts.
isn't
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From this reading A lord isn't a bit different from anybody else," to which Jack replied, "No, only rather nicer than most people, don't you think so?"
a small worthless amount
From this reading While they ate their host talked to them, and he was so pleasant and merry, and, in fact, talked so much like any other gentleman, that Winifred whispered to Jack: "Betty was right, wasn't she?
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading By the time the impromptu repast was finished the yacht had reached the steamboat landing, and Lord Carresford hurried away to the telephone office to inform Dr. and Mrs. Bell of their little daughter's whereabouts.
lemonadenounUS /ˈleməˈneɪd/
sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice
From this reading "HIS LORDSHIP" Before the children had fully recovered from the amazement caused by Lulu's announcement the steward reappeared bearing a tray containing lemonade and cake, and Lord Carresford requested them to take some refreshments.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading While they ate their host talked to them, and he was so pleasant and merry, and, in fact, talked so much like any other gentleman, that Winifred whispered to Jack: "Betty was right, wasn't she?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading By the time the impromptu repast was finished the yacht had reached the steamboat landing, and Lord Carresford hurried away to the telephone office to inform Dr. and Mrs. Bell of their little daughter's whereabouts.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "HIS LORDSHIP" Before the children had fully recovered from the amazement caused by Lulu's announcement the steward reappeared bearing a tray containing lemonade and cake, and Lord Carresford requested them to take some refreshments.
LORDSHIPnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading "HIS LORDSHIP" Before the children had fully recovered from the amazement caused by Lulu's announcement the steward reappeared bearing a tray containing lemonade and cake, and Lord Carresford requested them to take some refreshments.
Lulu's
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From this reading "HIS LORDSHIP" Before the children had fully recovered from the amazement caused by Lulu's announcement the steward reappeared bearing a tray containing lemonade and cake, and Lord Carresford requested them to take some refreshments.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading While they ate their host talked to them, and he was so pleasant and merry, and, in fact, talked so much like any other gentleman, that Winifred whispered to Jack: "Betty was right, wasn't she?
used to form the superlative
From this reading A lord isn't a bit different from anybody else," to which Jack replied, "No, only rather nicer than most people, don't you think so?"
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading By the time the impromptu repast was finished the yacht had reached the steamboat landing, and Lord Carresford hurried away to the telephone office to inform Dr. and Mrs. Bell of their little daughter's whereabouts.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading While they ate their host talked to them, and he was so pleasant and merry, and, in fact, talked so much like any other gentleman, that Winifred whispered to Jack: "Betty was right, wasn't she?
niceradjectiveUS /ˈnaɪsər/
comparative of “nice” — pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading A lord isn't a bit different from anybody else," to which Jack replied, "No, only rather nicer than most people, don't you think so?"
not any; not one
From this reading A lord isn't a bit different from anybody else," to which Jack replied, "No, only rather nicer than most people, don't you think so?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although not in a starving condition, they were all blessed with healthy appetites, and the cake and lemonade disappeared very rapidly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By the time the impromptu repast was finished the yacht had reached the steamboat landing, and Lord Carresford hurried away to the telephone office to inform Dr. and Mrs. Bell of their little daughter's whereabouts.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading By the time the impromptu repast was finished the yacht had reached the steamboat landing, and Lord Carresford hurried away to the telephone office to inform Dr. and Mrs. Bell of their little daughter's whereabouts.
and nothing more
From this reading A lord isn't a bit different from anybody else," to which Jack replied, "No, only rather nicer than most people, don't you think so?"
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading While they ate their host talked to them, and he was so pleasant and merry, and, in fact, talked so much like any other gentleman, that Winifred whispered to Jack: "Betty was right, wasn't she?
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A lord isn't a bit different from anybody else," to which Jack replied, "No, only rather nicer than most people, don't you think so?"
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading While they ate their host talked to them, and he was so pleasant and merry, and, in fact, talked so much like any other gentleman, that Winifred whispered to Jack: "Betty was right, wasn't she?
with speed
From this reading Although not in a starving condition, they were all blessed with healthy appetites, and the cake and lemonade disappeared very rapidly.
on the contrary
From this reading A lord isn't a bit different from anybody else," to which Jack replied, "No, only rather nicer than most people, don't you think so?"
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading By the time the impromptu repast was finished the yacht had reached the steamboat landing, and Lord Carresford hurried away to the telephone office to inform Dr. and Mrs. Bell of their little daughter's whereabouts.
reappearedverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrd/
past form of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading "HIS LORDSHIP" Before the children had fully recovered from the amazement caused by Lulu's announcement the steward reappeared bearing a tray containing lemonade and cake, and Lord Carresford requested them to take some refreshments.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading "HIS LORDSHIP" Before the children had fully recovered from the amazement caused by Lulu's announcement the steward reappeared bearing a tray containing lemonade and cake, and Lord Carresford requested them to take some refreshments.
refreshmentsnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənts/
plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading "HIS LORDSHIP" Before the children had fully recovered from the amazement caused by Lulu's announcement the steward reappeared bearing a tray containing lemonade and cake, and Lord Carresford requested them to take some refreshments.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading By the time the impromptu repast was finished the yacht had reached the steamboat landing, and Lord Carresford hurried away to the telephone office to inform Dr. and Mrs. Bell of their little daughter's whereabouts.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading A lord isn't a bit different from anybody else," to which Jack replied, "No, only rather nicer than most people, don't you think so?"
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading "HIS LORDSHIP" Before the children had fully recovered from the amazement caused by Lulu's announcement the steward reappeared bearing a tray containing lemonade and cake, and Lord Carresford requested them to take some refreshments.
precisely, exactly
From this reading While they ate their host talked to them, and he was so pleasant and merry, and, in fact, talked so much like any other gentleman, that Winifred whispered to Jack: "Betty was right, wasn't she?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While they ate their host talked to them, and he was so pleasant and merry, and, in fact, talked so much like any other gentleman, that Winifred whispered to Jack: "Betty was right, wasn't she?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading While they ate their host talked to them, and he was so pleasant and merry, and, in fact, talked so much like any other gentleman, that Winifred whispered to Jack: "Betty was right, wasn't she?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "HIS LORDSHIP" Before the children had fully recovered from the amazement caused by Lulu's announcement the steward reappeared bearing a tray containing lemonade and cake, and Lord Carresford requested them to take some refreshments.
starvingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrvɪŋ/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading Although not in a starving condition, they were all blessed with healthy appetites, and the cake and lemonade disappeared very rapidly.
steamboatnounUS /ˈstiːmboʊt/
a boat propelled by a steam engine
From this reading By the time the impromptu repast was finished the yacht had reached the steamboat landing, and Lord Carresford hurried away to the telephone office to inform Dr. and Mrs. Bell of their little daughter's whereabouts.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading "HIS LORDSHIP" Before the children had fully recovered from the amazement caused by Lulu's announcement the steward reappeared bearing a tray containing lemonade and cake, and Lord Carresford requested them to take some refreshments.
carry out
From this reading "HIS LORDSHIP" Before the children had fully recovered from the amazement caused by Lulu's announcement the steward reappeared bearing a tray containing lemonade and cake, and Lord Carresford requested them to take some refreshments.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading While they ate their host talked to them, and he was so pleasant and merry, and, in fact, talked so much like any other gentleman, that Winifred whispered to Jack: "Betty was right, wasn't she?
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading By the time the impromptu repast was finished the yacht had reached the steamboat landing, and Lord Carresford hurried away to the telephone office to inform Dr. and Mrs. Bell of their little daughter's whereabouts.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A lord isn't a bit different from anybody else," to which Jack replied, "No, only rather nicer than most people, don't you think so?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While they ate their host talked to them, and he was so pleasant and merry, and, in fact, talked so much like any other gentleman, that Winifred whispered to Jack: "Betty was right, wasn't she?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "HIS LORDSHIP" Before the children had fully recovered from the amazement caused by Lulu's announcement the steward reappeared bearing a tray containing lemonade and cake, and Lord Carresford requested them to take some refreshments.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While they ate their host talked to them, and he was so pleasant and merry, and, in fact, talked so much like any other gentleman, that Winifred whispered to Jack: "Betty was right, wasn't she?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "HIS LORDSHIP" Before the children had fully recovered from the amazement caused by Lulu's announcement the steward reappeared bearing a tray containing lemonade and cake, and Lord Carresford requested them to take some refreshments.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although not in a starving condition, they were all blessed with healthy appetites, and the cake and lemonade disappeared very rapidly.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading A lord isn't a bit different from anybody else," to which Jack replied, "No, only rather nicer than most people, don't you think so?"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time the impromptu repast was finished the yacht had reached the steamboat landing, and Lord Carresford hurried away to the telephone office to inform Dr. and Mrs. Bell of their little daughter's whereabouts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "HIS LORDSHIP" Before the children had fully recovered from the amazement caused by Lulu's announcement the steward reappeared bearing a tray containing lemonade and cake, and Lord Carresford requested them to take some refreshments.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading "HIS LORDSHIP" Before the children had fully recovered from the amazement caused by Lulu's announcement the steward reappeared bearing a tray containing lemonade and cake, and Lord Carresford requested them to take some refreshments.
precisely as stated
From this reading Although not in a starving condition, they were all blessed with healthy appetites, and the cake and lemonade disappeared very rapidly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While they ate their host talked to them, and he was so pleasant and merry, and, in fact, talked so much like any other gentleman, that Winifred whispered to Jack: "Betty was right, wasn't she?
wasn't
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From this reading While they ate their host talked to them, and he was so pleasant and merry, and, in fact, talked so much like any other gentleman, that Winifred whispered to Jack: "Betty was right, wasn't she?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although not in a starving condition, they were all blessed with healthy appetites, and the cake and lemonade disappeared very rapidly.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading By the time the impromptu repast was finished the yacht had reached the steamboat landing, and Lord Carresford hurried away to the telephone office to inform Dr. and Mrs. Bell of their little daughter's whereabouts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A lord isn't a bit different from anybody else," to which Jack replied, "No, only rather nicer than most people, don't you think so?"
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While they ate their host talked to them, and he was so pleasant and merry, and, in fact, talked so much like any other gentleman, that Winifred whispered to Jack: "Betty was right, wasn't she?
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading While they ate their host talked to them, and he was so pleasant and merry, and, in fact, talked so much like any other gentleman, that Winifred whispered to Jack: "Betty was right, wasn't she?
Winifred
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From this reading While they ate their host talked to them, and he was so pleasant and merry, and, in fact, talked so much like any other gentleman, that Winifred whispered to Jack: "Betty was right, wasn't she?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although not in a starving condition, they were all blessed with healthy appetites, and the cake and lemonade disappeared very rapidly.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading By the time the impromptu repast was finished the yacht had reached the steamboat landing, and Lord Carresford hurried away to the telephone office to inform Dr. and Mrs. Bell of their little daughter's whereabouts.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A lord isn't a bit different from anybody else," to which Jack replied, "No, only rather nicer than most people, don't you think so?"
