used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On her writing-table, in a silver frame, stood the photograph of a special chum of hers, a man with whom she frequently played tennis in summer, and rode in winter; a good-looking fellow, with the appearance of an all round sportsman.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After dinner she went to the library, restless and lonely, yet glad to be alone; thankful she had postponed to the morrow, the return of Mrs. Marmaduke Vane.
(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 On her writing-table, in a silver frame, stood the photograph of a special chum of hers, a man with whom she frequently played tennis in summer, and rode in winter; a good-looking fellow, with the appearance of an all round sportsman.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading UNCLE FALCON WINS Diana dined alone at the little round table in the big dining-room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On her writing-table, in a silver frame, stood the photograph of a special chum of hers, a man with whom she frequently played tennis in summer, and rode in winter; a good-looking fellow, with the appearance of an all round sportsman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The table decoration was lilies of the valley and Parma violets.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading On her writing-table, in a silver frame, stood the photograph of a special chum of hers, a man with whom she frequently played tennis in summer, and rode in winter; a good-looking fellow, with the appearance of an all round sportsman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading UNCLE FALCON WINS Diana dined alone at the little round table in the big dining-room.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After dinner she went to the library, restless and lonely, yet glad to be alone; thankful she had postponed to the morrow, the return of Mrs. Marmaduke Vane.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading UNCLE FALCON WINS Diana dined alone at the little round table in the big dining-room.
Christmas-day
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From this reading She wore the white satin gown she had worn on the evening of Christmas-day, when David dined with her.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading On her writing-table, in a silver frame, stood the photograph of a special chum of hers, a man with whom she frequently played tennis in summer, and rode in winter; a good-looking fellow, with the appearance of an all round sportsman.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading She wore the white satin gown she had worn on the evening of Christmas-day, when David dined with her.
decorationnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃən/
something used to beautify
From this reading The table decoration was lilies of the valley and Parma violets.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading UNCLE FALCON WINS Diana dined alone at the little round table in the big dining-room.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading UNCLE FALCON WINS Diana dined alone at the little round table in the big dining-room.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading UNCLE FALCON WINS Diana dined alone at the little round table in the big dining-room.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading After dinner she went to the library, restless and lonely, yet glad to be alone; thankful she had postponed to the morrow, the return of Mrs. Marmaduke Vane.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading She wore the white satin gown she had worn on the evening of Christmas-day, when David dined with her.
FALCONnounUS /ˈfælkən/
diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight
From this reading UNCLE FALCON WINS Diana dined alone at the little round table in the big dining-room.
a boy or man
From this reading On her writing-table, in a silver frame, stood the photograph of a special chum of hers, a man with whom she frequently played tennis in summer, and rode in winter; a good-looking fellow, with the appearance of an all round sportsman.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading On her writing-table, in a silver frame, stood the photograph of a special chum of hers, a man with whom she frequently played tennis in summer, and rode in winter; a good-looking fellow, with the appearance of an all round sportsman.
many times at short intervals
From this reading On her writing-table, in a silver frame, stood the photograph of a special chum of hers, a man with whom she frequently played tennis in summer, and rode in winter; a good-looking fellow, with the appearance of an all round sportsman.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading After dinner she went to the library, restless and lonely, yet glad to be alone; thankful she had postponed to the morrow, the return of Mrs. Marmaduke Vane.
good-lookingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdlʊkɪŋ/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading On her writing-table, in a silver frame, stood the photograph of a special chum of hers, a man with whom she frequently played tennis in summer, and rode in winter; a good-looking fellow, with the appearance of an all round sportsman.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading She wore the white satin gown she had worn on the evening of Christmas-day, when David dined with her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She wore the white satin gown she had worn on the evening of Christmas-day, when David dined with her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She wore the white satin gown she had worn on the evening of Christmas-day, when David dined with her.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading On her writing-table, in a silver frame, stood the photograph of a special chum of hers, a man with whom she frequently played tennis in summer, and rode in winter; a good-looking fellow, with the appearance of an all round sportsman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNCLE FALCON WINS Diana dined alone at the little round table in the big dining-room.
a room where books are kept
From this reading After dinner she went to the library, restless and lonely, yet glad to be alone; thankful she had postponed to the morrow, the return of Mrs. Marmaduke Vane.
liliesnounUS /ˈlɪliz/
plural of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading The table decoration was lilies of the valley and Parma violets.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading UNCLE FALCON WINS Diana dined alone at the little round table in the big dining-room.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading After dinner she went to the library, restless and lonely, yet glad to be alone; thankful she had postponed to the morrow, the return of Mrs. Marmaduke Vane.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On her writing-table, in a silver frame, stood the photograph of a special chum of hers, a man with whom she frequently played tennis in summer, and rode in winter; a good-looking fellow, with the appearance of an all round sportsman.
Marmaduke
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From this reading After dinner she went to the library, restless and lonely, yet glad to be alone; thankful she had postponed to the morrow, the return of Mrs. Marmaduke Vane.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading After dinner she went to the library, restless and lonely, yet glad to be alone; thankful she had postponed to the morrow, the return of Mrs. Marmaduke Vane.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading After dinner she went to the library, restless and lonely, yet glad to be alone; thankful she had postponed to the morrow, the return of Mrs. Marmaduke Vane.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She wore the white satin gown she had worn on the evening of Christmas-day, when David dined with her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She wore the white satin gown she had worn on the evening of Christmas-day, when David dined with her.
Parma
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From this reading The table decoration was lilies of the valley and Parma violets.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading On her writing-table, in a silver frame, stood the photograph of a special chum of hers, a man with whom she frequently played tennis in summer, and rode in winter; a good-looking fellow, with the appearance of an all round sportsman.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading On her writing-table, in a silver frame, stood the photograph of a special chum of hers, a man with whom she frequently played tennis in summer, and rode in winter; a good-looking fellow, with the appearance of an all round sportsman.
postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/
past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading After dinner she went to the library, restless and lonely, yet glad to be alone; thankful she had postponed to the morrow, the return of Mrs. Marmaduke Vane.
worried and uneasy
From this reading After dinner she went to the library, restless and lonely, yet glad to be alone; thankful she had postponed to the morrow, the return of Mrs. Marmaduke Vane.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After dinner she went to the library, restless and lonely, yet glad to be alone; thankful she had postponed to the morrow, the return of Mrs. Marmaduke Vane.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading On her writing-table, in a silver frame, stood the photograph of a special chum of hers, a man with whom she frequently played tennis in summer, and rode in winter; a good-looking fellow, with the appearance of an all round sportsman.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading UNCLE FALCON WINS Diana dined alone at the little round table in the big dining-room.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading She wore the white satin gown she had worn on the evening of Christmas-day, when David dined with her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wore the white satin gown she had worn on the evening of Christmas-day, when David dined with her.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading On her writing-table, in a silver frame, stood the photograph of a special chum of hers, a man with whom she frequently played tennis in summer, and rode in winter; a good-looking fellow, with the appearance of an all round sportsman.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading On her writing-table, in a silver frame, stood the photograph of a special chum of hers, a man with whom she frequently played tennis in summer, and rode in winter; a good-looking fellow, with the appearance of an all round sportsman.
sportsmannounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmən/
someone who engages in sports
From this reading On her writing-table, in a silver frame, stood the photograph of a special chum of hers, a man with whom she frequently played tennis in summer, and rode in winter; a good-looking fellow, with the appearance of an all round sportsman.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading On her writing-table, in a silver frame, stood the photograph of a special chum of hers, a man with whom she frequently played tennis in summer, and rode in winter; a good-looking fellow, with the appearance of an all round sportsman.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading On her writing-table, in a silver frame, stood the photograph of a special chum of hers, a man with whom she frequently played tennis in summer, and rode in winter; a good-looking fellow, with the appearance of an all round sportsman.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading UNCLE FALCON WINS Diana dined alone at the little round table in the big dining-room.
tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading On her writing-table, in a silver frame, stood the photograph of a special chum of hers, a man with whom she frequently played tennis in summer, and rode in winter; a good-looking fellow, with the appearance of an all round sportsman.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading After dinner she went to the library, restless and lonely, yet glad to be alone; thankful she had postponed to the morrow, the return of Mrs. Marmaduke Vane.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNCLE FALCON WINS Diana dined alone at the little round table in the big dining-room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After dinner she went to the library, restless and lonely, yet glad to be alone; thankful she had postponed to the morrow, the return of Mrs. Marmaduke Vane.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading UNCLE FALCON WINS Diana dined alone at the little round table in the big dining-room.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The table decoration was lilies of the valley and Parma violets.
VanenounUS /veɪn/
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading After dinner she went to the library, restless and lonely, yet glad to be alone; thankful she had postponed to the morrow, the return of Mrs. Marmaduke Vane.
violetsnounUS /ˈvaɪələts/
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading The table decoration was lilies of the valley and Parma violets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The table decoration was lilies of the valley and Parma violets.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After dinner she went to the library, restless and lonely, yet glad to be alone; thankful she had postponed to the morrow, the return of Mrs. Marmaduke Vane.
at the time that
From this reading She wore the white satin gown she had worn on the evening of Christmas-day, when David dined with her.
a Caucasian
From this reading She wore the white satin gown she had worn on the evening of Christmas-day, when David dined with her.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On her writing-table, in a silver frame, stood the photograph of a special chum of hers, a man with whom she frequently played tennis in summer, and rode in winter; a good-looking fellow, with the appearance of an all round sportsman.
WINSnounUS /wɪnz/
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading UNCLE FALCON WINS Diana dined alone at the little round table in the big dining-room.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading On her writing-table, in a silver frame, stood the photograph of a special chum of hers, a man with whom she frequently played tennis in summer, and rode in winter; a good-looking fellow, with the appearance of an all round sportsman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She wore the white satin gown she had worn on the evening of Christmas-day, when David dined with her.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading She wore the white satin gown she had worn on the evening of Christmas-day, when David dined with her.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading She wore the white satin gown she had worn on the evening of Christmas-day, when David dined with her.
writing-table
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From this reading On her writing-table, in a silver frame, stood the photograph of a special chum of hers, a man with whom she frequently played tennis in summer, and rode in winter; a good-looking fellow, with the appearance of an all round sportsman.
but in spite of that
From this reading After dinner she went to the library, restless and lonely, yet glad to be alone; thankful she had postponed to the morrow, the return of Mrs. Marmaduke Vane.
