used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He breakfasted, lunched, dined there, drove with the ladies in the afternoon, and finally summoned up courage to be host at a picnic in the hills.
abjectadjectiveUS /ˈæbdʒekt/
of the most contemptible kind
From this reading He was still shy and quiet, but he no longer looked abject and listless.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He breakfasted, lunched, dined there, drove with the ladies in the afternoon, and finally summoned up courage to be host at a picnic in the hills.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Anne conceived more respect for Lord Hunsdon as the days went on, for there was no doubt that his stratagem, carefully planned and carried out, was succeeding.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Anne conceived more respect for Lord Hunsdon as the days went on, for there was no doubt that his stratagem, carefully planned and carried out, was succeeding.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Anne conceived more respect for Lord Hunsdon as the days went on, for there was no doubt that his stratagem, carefully planned and carried out, was succeeding.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He breakfasted, lunched, dined there, drove with the ladies in the afternoon, and finally summoned up courage to be host at a picnic in the hills.
BathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading Invitations to Bath House descended in showers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whether Warner suspected his object or not no one could guess, but that he was flattered and encouraged there could be no question.
breakfasted
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From this reading He breakfasted, lunched, dined there, drove with the ladies in the afternoon, and finally summoned up courage to be host at a picnic in the hills.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Whether Warner suspected his object or not no one could guess, but that he was flattered and encouraged there could be no question.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Anne conceived more respect for Lord Hunsdon as the days went on, for there was no doubt that his stratagem, carefully planned and carried out, was succeeding.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Anne conceived more respect for Lord Hunsdon as the days went on, for there was no doubt that his stratagem, carefully planned and carried out, was succeeding.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading Anne conceived more respect for Lord Hunsdon as the days went on, for there was no doubt that his stratagem, carefully planned and carried out, was succeeding.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Whether Warner suspected his object or not no one could guess, but that he was flattered and encouraged there could be no question.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading He breakfasted, lunched, dined there, drove with the ladies in the afternoon, and finally summoned up courage to be host at a picnic in the hills.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Anne conceived more respect for Lord Hunsdon as the days went on, for there was no doubt that his stratagem, carefully planned and carried out, was succeeding.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Invitations to Bath House descended in showers.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading He breakfasted, lunched, dined there, drove with the ladies in the afternoon, and finally summoned up courage to be host at a picnic in the hills.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Anne conceived more respect for Lord Hunsdon as the days went on, for there was no doubt that his stratagem, carefully planned and carried out, was succeeding.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading He breakfasted, lunched, dined there, drove with the ladies in the afternoon, and finally summoned up courage to be host at a picnic in the hills.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading Whether Warner suspected his object or not no one could guess, but that he was flattered and encouraged there could be no question.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading He breakfasted, lunched, dined there, drove with the ladies in the afternoon, and finally summoned up courage to be host at a picnic in the hills.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading Whether Warner suspected his object or not no one could guess, but that he was flattered and encouraged there could be no question.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Anne conceived more respect for Lord Hunsdon as the days went on, for there was no doubt that his stratagem, carefully planned and carried out, was succeeding.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Whether Warner suspected his object or not no one could guess, but that he was flattered and encouraged there could be no question.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whether Warner suspected his object or not no one could guess, but that he was flattered and encouraged there could be no question.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading He breakfasted, lunched, dined there, drove with the ladies in the afternoon, and finally summoned up courage to be host at a picnic in the hills.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Anne conceived more respect for Lord Hunsdon as the days went on, for there was no doubt that his stratagem, carefully planned and carried out, was succeeding.
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 He breakfasted, lunched, dined there, drove with the ladies in the afternoon, and finally summoned up courage to be host at a picnic in the hills.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Invitations to Bath House descended in showers.
Hunsdon
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From this reading Anne conceived more respect for Lord Hunsdon as the days went on, for there was no doubt that his stratagem, carefully planned and carried out, was succeeding.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Invitations to Bath House descended in showers.
InvitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Invitations to Bath House descended in showers.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading He breakfasted, lunched, dined there, drove with the ladies in the afternoon, and finally summoned up courage to be host at a picnic in the hills.
listlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstləs/
lacking zest or vivacity
From this reading He was still shy and quiet, but he no longer looked abject and listless.
for more time
From this reading He was still shy and quiet, but he no longer looked abject and listless.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was still shy and quiet, but he no longer looked abject and listless.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Anne conceived more respect for Lord Hunsdon as the days went on, for there was no doubt that his stratagem, carefully planned and carried out, was succeeding.
lunchedverbUS /lʌntʃt/
past form of “lunch” — take the midday meal
From this reading He breakfasted, lunched, dined there, drove with the ladies in the afternoon, and finally summoned up courage to be host at a picnic in the hills.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Anne conceived more respect for Lord Hunsdon as the days went on, for there was no doubt that his stratagem, carefully planned and carried out, was succeeding.
not any; not one
From this reading Anne conceived more respect for Lord Hunsdon as the days went on, for there was no doubt that his stratagem, carefully planned and carried out, was succeeding.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether Warner suspected his object or not no one could guess, but that he was flattered and encouraged there could be no question.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Whether Warner suspected his object or not no one could guess, but that he was flattered and encouraged there could be no question.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Anne conceived more respect for Lord Hunsdon as the days went on, for there was no doubt that his stratagem, carefully planned and carried out, was succeeding.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Whether Warner suspected his object or not no one could guess, but that he was flattered and encouraged there could be no question.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether Warner suspected his object or not no one could guess, but that he was flattered and encouraged there could be no question.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Anne conceived more respect for Lord Hunsdon as the days went on, for there was no doubt that his stratagem, carefully planned and carried out, was succeeding.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading He breakfasted, lunched, dined there, drove with the ladies in the afternoon, and finally summoned up courage to be host at a picnic in the hills.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading Anne conceived more respect for Lord Hunsdon as the days went on, for there was no doubt that his stratagem, carefully planned and carried out, was succeeding.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Whether Warner suspected his object or not no one could guess, but that he was flattered and encouraged there could be no question.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He was still shy and quiet, but he no longer looked abject and listless.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Anne conceived more respect for Lord Hunsdon as the days went on, for there was no doubt that his stratagem, carefully planned and carried out, was succeeding.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading Invitations to Bath House descended in showers.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading He was still shy and quiet, but he no longer looked abject and listless.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was still shy and quiet, but he no longer looked abject and listless.
stratagemnounUS /ˈstrætədʒəm/
a maneuver in a game or conversation
From this reading Anne conceived more respect for Lord Hunsdon as the days went on, for there was no doubt that his stratagem, carefully planned and carried out, was succeeding.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading Anne conceived more respect for Lord Hunsdon as the days went on, for there was no doubt that his stratagem, carefully planned and carried out, was succeeding.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading He breakfasted, lunched, dined there, drove with the ladies in the afternoon, and finally summoned up courage to be host at a picnic in the hills.
believed likely
From this reading Whether Warner suspected his object or not no one could guess, but that he was flattered and encouraged there could be no question.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Anne conceived more respect for Lord Hunsdon as the days went on, for there was no doubt that his stratagem, carefully planned and carried out, was succeeding.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Anne conceived more respect for Lord Hunsdon as the days went on, for there was no doubt that his stratagem, carefully planned and carried out, was succeeding.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Anne conceived more respect for Lord Hunsdon as the days went on, for there was no doubt that his stratagem, carefully planned and carried out, was succeeding.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Invitations to Bath House descended in showers.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He breakfasted, lunched, dined there, drove with the ladies in the afternoon, and finally summoned up courage to be host at a picnic in the hills.
WarnernounUS /ˈwɔːrnər/
United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)
From this reading Whether Warner suspected his object or not no one could guess, but that he was flattered and encouraged there could be no question.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Anne conceived more respect for Lord Hunsdon as the days went on, for there was no doubt that his stratagem, carefully planned and carried out, was succeeding.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Anne conceived more respect for Lord Hunsdon as the days went on, for there was no doubt that his stratagem, carefully planned and carried out, was succeeding.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether Warner suspected his object or not no one could guess, but that he was flattered and encouraged there could be no question.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He breakfasted, lunched, dined there, drove with the ladies in the afternoon, and finally summoned up courage to be host at a picnic in the hills.
