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From this reading MAY 10.—Received a letter from Mr. Franching, of Peckham, asking us to dine with him to-night, at seven o’clock, to meet Mr. Hardfur Huttle, a very clever writer for the American papers.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MAY 10.—Received a letter from Mr. Franching, of Peckham, asking us to dine with him to-night, at seven o’clock, to meet Mr. Hardfur Huttle, a very clever writer for the American papers.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Carrie rather demurred at the invitation; but I explained to her that Franching was very well off and influential, and we could not afford to offend him.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading MAY 10.—Received a letter from Mr. Franching, of Peckham, asking us to dine with him to-night, at seven o’clock, to meet Mr. Hardfur Huttle, a very clever writer for the American papers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Franching apologised for the short notice; but said he had at the last moment been disappointed of two of his guests and regarded us as old friends who would not mind filling up the gap.
apologisedverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪzd/
past form of “apologise” — defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
From this reading Franching apologised for the short notice; but said he had at the last moment been disappointed of two of his guests and regarded us as old friends who would not mind filling up the gap.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “And we are sure to get a good dinner and a good glass of champagne.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Franching apologised for the short notice; but said he had at the last moment been disappointed of two of his guests and regarded us as old friends who would not mind filling up the gap.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading MAY 10.—Received a letter from Mr. Franching, of Peckham, asking us to dine with him to-night, at seven o’clock, to meet Mr. Hardfur Huttle, a very clever writer for the American papers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dinner at Franching’s to meet Mr. Hardfur Huttle.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Franching apologised for the short notice; but said he had at the last moment been disappointed of two of his guests and regarded us as old friends who would not mind filling up the gap.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Franching apologised for the short notice; but said he had at the last moment been disappointed of two of his guests and regarded us as old friends who would not mind filling up the gap.
Carrie
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From this reading Carrie rather demurred at the invitation; but I explained to her that Franching was very well off and influential, and we could not afford to offend him.
champagnenounUS /ʃæmˈpeɪn/
a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
From this reading “And we are sure to get a good dinner and a good glass of champagne.”
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading MAY 10.—Received a letter from Mr. Franching, of Peckham, asking us to dine with him to-night, at seven o’clock, to meet Mr. Hardfur Huttle, a very clever writer for the American papers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Carrie rather demurred at the invitation; but I explained to her that Franching was very well off and influential, and we could not afford to offend him.
demurredverbUS /dɪˈmɜːrd/
inflected form of “demur” — take exception to
From this reading Carrie rather demurred at the invitation; but I explained to her that Franching was very well off and influential, and we could not afford to offend him.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading MAY 10.—Received a letter from Mr. Franching, of Peckham, asking us to dine with him to-night, at seven o’clock, to meet Mr. Hardfur Huttle, a very clever writer for the American papers.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Dinner at Franching’s to meet Mr. Hardfur Huttle.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Franching apologised for the short notice; but said he had at the last moment been disappointed of two of his guests and regarded us as old friends who would not mind filling up the gap.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Carrie rather demurred at the invitation; but I explained to her that Franching was very well off and influential, and we could not afford to offend him.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading Franching apologised for the short notice; but said he had at the last moment been disappointed of two of his guests and regarded us as old friends who would not mind filling up the gap.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MAY 10.—Received a letter from Mr. Franching, of Peckham, asking us to dine with him to-night, at seven o’clock, to meet Mr. Hardfur Huttle, a very clever writer for the American papers.
Franching
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From this reading MAY 10.—Received a letter from Mr. Franching, of Peckham, asking us to dine with him to-night, at seven o’clock, to meet Mr. Hardfur Huttle, a very clever writer for the American papers.
Franching's
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From this reading Dinner at Franching’s to meet Mr. Hardfur Huttle.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Franching apologised for the short notice; but said he had at the last moment been disappointed of two of his guests and regarded us as old friends who would not mind filling up the gap.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MAY 10.—Received a letter from Mr. Franching, of Peckham, asking us to dine with him to-night, at seven o’clock, to meet Mr. Hardfur Huttle, a very clever writer for the American papers.
gapnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading Franching apologised for the short notice; but said he had at the last moment been disappointed of two of his guests and regarded us as old friends who would not mind filling up the gap.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “And we are sure to get a good dinner and a good glass of champagne.”
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading “And we are sure to get a good dinner and a good glass of champagne.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “And we are sure to get a good dinner and a good glass of champagne.”
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Franching apologised for the short notice; but said he had at the last moment been disappointed of two of his guests and regarded us as old friends who would not mind filling up the gap.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Franching apologised for the short notice; but said he had at the last moment been disappointed of two of his guests and regarded us as old friends who would not mind filling up the gap.
Hardfur
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From this reading Dinner at Franching’s to meet Mr. Hardfur Huttle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Franching apologised for the short notice; but said he had at the last moment been disappointed of two of his guests and regarded us as old friends who would not mind filling up the gap.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Carrie rather demurred at the invitation; but I explained to her that Franching was very well off and influential, and we could not afford to offend him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MAY 10.—Received a letter from Mr. Franching, of Peckham, asking us to dine with him to-night, at seven o’clock, to meet Mr. Hardfur Huttle, a very clever writer for the American papers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Franching apologised for the short notice; but said he had at the last moment been disappointed of two of his guests and regarded us as old friends who would not mind filling up the gap.
Huttle
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From this reading Dinner at Franching’s to meet Mr. Hardfur Huttle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Carrie rather demurred at the invitation; but I explained to her that Franching was very well off and influential, and we could not afford to offend him.
influentialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnfluːˈenʃəl/
having or exercising influence or power
From this reading Carrie rather demurred at the invitation; but I explained to her that Franching was very well off and influential, and we could not afford to offend him.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Carrie rather demurred at the invitation; but I explained to her that Franching was very well off and influential, and we could not afford to offend him.
immediately past
From this reading Franching apologised for the short notice; but said he had at the last moment been disappointed of two of his guests and regarded us as old friends who would not mind filling up the gap.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading MAY 10.—Received a letter from Mr. Franching, of Peckham, asking us to dine with him to-night, at seven o’clock, to meet Mr. Hardfur Huttle, a very clever writer for the American papers.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading MAY 10.—Received a letter from Mr. Franching, of Peckham, asking us to dine with him to-night, at seven o’clock, to meet Mr. Hardfur Huttle, a very clever writer for the American papers.
come together
From this reading Dinner at Franching’s to meet Mr. Hardfur Huttle.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Franching apologised for the short notice; but said he had at the last moment been disappointed of two of his guests and regarded us as old friends who would not mind filling up the gap.
a particular point in time
From this reading Franching apologised for the short notice; but said he had at the last moment been disappointed of two of his guests and regarded us as old friends who would not mind filling up the gap.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Dinner at Franching’s to meet Mr. Hardfur Huttle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Franching apologised for the short notice; but said he had at the last moment been disappointed of two of his guests and regarded us as old friends who would not mind filling up the gap.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Franching apologised for the short notice; but said he had at the last moment been disappointed of two of his guests and regarded us as old friends who would not mind filling up the gap.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading MAY 10.—Received a letter from Mr. Franching, of Peckham, asking us to dine with him to-night, at seven o’clock, to meet Mr. Hardfur Huttle, a very clever writer for the American papers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MAY 10.—Received a letter from Mr. Franching, of Peckham, asking us to dine with him to-night, at seven o’clock, to meet Mr. Hardfur Huttle, a very clever writer for the American papers.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Carrie rather demurred at the invitation; but I explained to her that Franching was very well off and influential, and we could not afford to offend him.
offendverbUS /əˈfend/
cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading Carrie rather demurred at the invitation; but I explained to her that Franching was very well off and influential, and we could not afford to offend him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Franching apologised for the short notice; but said he had at the last moment been disappointed of two of his guests and regarded us as old friends who would not mind filling up the gap.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading MAY 10.—Received a letter from Mr. Franching, of Peckham, asking us to dine with him to-night, at seven o’clock, to meet Mr. Hardfur Huttle, a very clever writer for the American papers.
Peckham
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From this reading MAY 10.—Received a letter from Mr. Franching, of Peckham, asking us to dine with him to-night, at seven o’clock, to meet Mr. Hardfur Huttle, a very clever writer for the American papers.
on the contrary
From this reading Carrie rather demurred at the invitation; but I explained to her that Franching was very well off and influential, and we could not afford to offend him.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading MAY 10.—Received a letter from Mr. Franching, of Peckham, asking us to dine with him to-night, at seven o’clock, to meet Mr. Hardfur Huttle, a very clever writer for the American papers.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Franching apologised for the short notice; but said he had at the last moment been disappointed of two of his guests and regarded us as old friends who would not mind filling up the gap.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Franching apologised for the short notice; but said he had at the last moment been disappointed of two of his guests and regarded us as old friends who would not mind filling up the gap.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading MAY 10.—Received a letter from Mr. Franching, of Peckham, asking us to dine with him to-night, at seven o’clock, to meet Mr. Hardfur Huttle, a very clever writer for the American papers.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Franching apologised for the short notice; but said he had at the last moment been disappointed of two of his guests and regarded us as old friends who would not mind filling up the gap.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “And we are sure to get a good dinner and a good glass of champagne.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Carrie rather demurred at the invitation; but I explained to her that Franching was very well off and influential, and we could not afford to offend him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAY 10.—Received a letter from Mr. Franching, of Peckham, asking us to dine with him to-night, at seven o’clock, to meet Mr. Hardfur Huttle, a very clever writer for the American papers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dinner at Franching’s to meet Mr. Hardfur Huttle.
to-night
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From this reading MAY 10.—Received a letter from Mr. Franching, of Peckham, asking us to dine with him to-night, at seven o’clock, to meet Mr. Hardfur Huttle, a very clever writer for the American papers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Franching apologised for the short notice; but said he had at the last moment been disappointed of two of his guests and regarded us as old friends who would not mind filling up the gap.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Franching apologised for the short notice; but said he had at the last moment been disappointed of two of his guests and regarded us as old friends who would not mind filling up the gap.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MAY 10.—Received a letter from Mr. Franching, of Peckham, asking us to dine with him to-night, at seven o’clock, to meet Mr. Hardfur Huttle, a very clever writer for the American papers.
precisely as stated
From this reading MAY 10.—Received a letter from Mr. Franching, of Peckham, asking us to dine with him to-night, at seven o’clock, to meet Mr. Hardfur Huttle, a very clever writer for the American papers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Carrie rather demurred at the invitation; but I explained to her that Franching was very well off and influential, and we could not afford to offend him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Carrie rather demurred at the invitation; but I explained to her that Franching was very well off and influential, and we could not afford to offend him.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Carrie rather demurred at the invitation; but I explained to her that Franching was very well off and influential, and we could not afford to offend him.
which person or people
From this reading Franching apologised for the short notice; but said he had at the last moment been disappointed of two of his guests and regarded us as old friends who would not mind filling up the gap.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MAY 10.—Received a letter from Mr. Franching, of Peckham, asking us to dine with him to-night, at seven o’clock, to meet Mr. Hardfur Huttle, a very clever writer for the American papers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Franching apologised for the short notice; but said he had at the last moment been disappointed of two of his guests and regarded us as old friends who would not mind filling up the gap.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading MAY 10.—Received a letter from Mr. Franching, of Peckham, asking us to dine with him to-night, at seven o’clock, to meet Mr. Hardfur Huttle, a very clever writer for the American papers.
