used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first morning after I danced at the Palace Theatre, I asked to see the papers they had in my boarding-house, because I hoped so much that English people would like me, and I wanted to be a success.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The first morning after I danced at the Palace Theatre, I asked to see the papers they had in my boarding-house, because I hoped so much that English people would like me, and I wanted to be a success.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first morning after I danced at the Palace Theatre, I asked to see the papers they had in my boarding-house, because I hoped so much that English people would like me, and I wanted to be a success.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The first morning after I danced at the Palace Theatre, I asked to see the papers they had in my boarding-house, because I hoped so much that English people would like me, and I wanted to be a success.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The first morning after I danced at the Palace Theatre, I asked to see the papers they had in my boarding-house, because I hoped so much that English people would like me, and I wanted to be a success.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The first morning after I danced at the Palace Theatre, I asked to see the papers they had in my boarding-house, because I hoped so much that English people would like me, and I wanted to be a success.
for the reason that
From this reading The first morning after I danced at the Palace Theatre, I asked to see the papers they had in my boarding-house, because I hoped so much that English people would like me, and I wanted to be a success.
boarding-house
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From this reading The first morning after I danced at the Palace Theatre, I asked to see the papers they had in my boarding-house, because I hoped so much that English people would like me, and I wanted to be a success.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading "I was too busy."
dancedverbUS /dænst/
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading The first morning after I danced at the Palace Theatre, I asked to see the papers they had in my boarding-house, because I hoped so much that English people would like me, and I wanted to be a success.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The first morning after I danced at the Palace Theatre, I asked to see the papers they had in my boarding-house, because I hoped so much that English people would like me, and I wanted to be a success.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first morning after I danced at the Palace Theatre, I asked to see the papers they had in my boarding-house, because I hoped so much that English people would like me, and I wanted to be a success.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I'm sure you weren't too busy for one thing: reading the papers for your notices."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The first morning after I danced at the Palace Theatre, I asked to see the papers they had in my boarding-house, because I hoped so much that English people would like me, and I wanted to be a success.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Victoria shook her head, smiling.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Victoria shook her head, smiling.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading The first morning after I danced at the Palace Theatre, I asked to see the papers they had in my boarding-house, because I hoped so much that English people would like me, and I wanted to be a success.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was too busy."
I'm
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From this reading "I'm sure you weren't too busy for one thing: reading the papers for your notices."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first morning after I danced at the Palace Theatre, I asked to see the papers they had in my boarding-house, because I hoped so much that English people would like me, and I wanted to be a success.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The first morning after I danced at the Palace Theatre, I asked to see the papers they had in my boarding-house, because I hoped so much that English people would like me, and I wanted to be a success.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The first morning after I danced at the Palace Theatre, I asked to see the papers they had in my boarding-house, because I hoped so much that English people would like me, and I wanted to be a success.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading "There you're mistaken.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The first morning after I danced at the Palace Theatre, I asked to see the papers they had in my boarding-house, because I hoped so much that English people would like me, and I wanted to be a success.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The first morning after I danced at the Palace Theatre, I asked to see the papers they had in my boarding-house, because I hoped so much that English people would like me, and I wanted to be a success.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The first morning after I danced at the Palace Theatre, I asked to see the papers they had in my boarding-house, because I hoped so much that English people would like me, and I wanted to be a success.
noticesnounUS /ˈnoʊtəsəz/
plural of “notice” — an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading "I'm sure you weren't too busy for one thing: reading the papers for your notices."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I'm sure you weren't too busy for one thing: reading the papers for your notices."
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The first morning after I danced at the Palace Theatre, I asked to see the papers they had in my boarding-house, because I hoped so much that English people would like me, and I wanted to be a success.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "I'm sure you weren't too busy for one thing: reading the papers for your notices."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The first morning after I danced at the Palace Theatre, I asked to see the papers they had in my boarding-house, because I hoped so much that English people would like me, and I wanted to be a success.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading "I'm sure you weren't too busy for one thing: reading the papers for your notices."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The first morning after I danced at the Palace Theatre, I asked to see the papers they had in my boarding-house, because I hoped so much that English people would like me, and I wanted to be a success.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Victoria shook her head, smiling.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Victoria shook her head, smiling.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The first morning after I danced at the Palace Theatre, I asked to see the papers they had in my boarding-house, because I hoped so much that English people would like me, and I wanted to be a success.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The first morning after I danced at the Palace Theatre, I asked to see the papers they had in my boarding-house, because I hoped so much that English people would like me, and I wanted to be a success.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I'm sure you weren't too busy for one thing: reading the papers for your notices."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first morning after I danced at the Palace Theatre, I asked to see the papers they had in my boarding-house, because I hoped so much that English people would like me, and I wanted to be a success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I'm sure you weren't too busy for one thing: reading the papers for your notices."
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The first morning after I danced at the Palace Theatre, I asked to see the papers they had in my boarding-house, because I hoped so much that English people would like me, and I wanted to be a success.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There you're mistaken.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first morning after I danced at the Palace Theatre, I asked to see the papers they had in my boarding-house, because I hoped so much that English people would like me, and I wanted to be a success.
a special situation
From this reading "I'm sure you weren't too busy for one thing: reading the papers for your notices."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first morning after I danced at the Palace Theatre, I asked to see the papers they had in my boarding-house, because I hoped so much that English people would like me, and I wanted to be a success.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I was too busy."
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading Victoria shook her head, smiling.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The first morning after I danced at the Palace Theatre, I asked to see the papers they had in my boarding-house, because I hoped so much that English people would like me, and I wanted to be a success.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was too busy."
weren't
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From this reading "I'm sure you weren't too busy for one thing: reading the papers for your notices."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The first morning after I danced at the Palace Theatre, I asked to see the papers they had in my boarding-house, because I hoped so much that English people would like me, and I wanted to be a success.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'm sure you weren't too busy for one thing: reading the papers for your notices."
you're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There you're mistaken.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'm sure you weren't too busy for one thing: reading the papers for your notices."
