used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JUST A DISAGREEABLE OLD MAN The luncheons at Grosvenor Square were always rather dull and formal, but Louisa did not mind that very much.
matters of personal concern
From this reading She was used to dull and formal affairs: they were part and parcel of her daily life.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Then, she almost liked Lord Radclyffe, because he was so fond of Luke.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading JUST A DISAGREEABLE OLD MAN The luncheons at Grosvenor Square were always rather dull and formal, but Louisa did not mind that very much.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JUST A DISAGREEABLE OLD MAN The luncheons at Grosvenor Square were always rather dull and formal, but Louisa did not mind that very much.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JUST A DISAGREEABLE OLD MAN The luncheons at Grosvenor Square were always rather dull and formal, but Louisa did not mind that very much.
for the reason that
From this reading Then, she almost liked Lord Radclyffe, because he was so fond of Luke.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading JUST A DISAGREEABLE OLD MAN The luncheons at Grosvenor Square were always rather dull and formal, but Louisa did not mind that very much.
cultivatingverbUS /ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “cultivate” — foster the growth of
From this reading The dull and formal dominate; the others--vulgar if more lively--were not worth cultivating.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading She was used to dull and formal affairs: they were part and parcel of her daily life.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading JUST A DISAGREEABLE OLD MAN The luncheons at Grosvenor Square were always rather dull and formal, but Louisa did not mind that very much.
DISAGREEABLEadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading JUST A DISAGREEABLE OLD MAN The luncheons at Grosvenor Square were always rather dull and formal, but Louisa did not mind that very much.
dominateverbUS /ˈdɑːməneɪt/
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading The dull and formal dominate; the others--vulgar if more lively--were not worth cultivating.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading JUST A DISAGREEABLE OLD MAN The luncheons at Grosvenor Square were always rather dull and formal, but Louisa did not mind that very much.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Then, she almost liked Lord Radclyffe, because he was so fond of Luke.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading JUST A DISAGREEABLE OLD MAN The luncheons at Grosvenor Square were always rather dull and formal, but Louisa did not mind that very much.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading London society is full of it.
Grosvenor
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From this reading JUST A DISAGREEABLE OLD MAN The luncheons at Grosvenor Square were always rather dull and formal, but Louisa did not mind that very much.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, she almost liked Lord Radclyffe, because he was so fond of Luke.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was used to dull and formal affairs: they were part and parcel of her daily life.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The dull and formal dominate; the others--vulgar if more lively--were not worth cultivating.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading London society is full of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading London society is full of it.
and nothing more
From this reading JUST A DISAGREEABLE OLD MAN The luncheons at Grosvenor Square were always rather dull and formal, but Louisa did not mind that very much.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She was used to dull and formal affairs: they were part and parcel of her daily life.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Then, she almost liked Lord Radclyffe, because he was so fond of Luke.
full of life and energy
From this reading The dull and formal dominate; the others--vulgar if more lively--were not worth cultivating.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading London society is full of it.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Then, she almost liked Lord Radclyffe, because he was so fond of Luke.
Louisa
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From this reading JUST A DISAGREEABLE OLD MAN The luncheons at Grosvenor Square were always rather dull and formal, but Louisa did not mind that very much.
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading Then, she almost liked Lord Radclyffe, because he was so fond of Luke.
luncheonsnounUS /ˈlʌntʃənz/
plural of “luncheon” — a midday meal
From this reading JUST A DISAGREEABLE OLD MAN The luncheons at Grosvenor Square were always rather dull and formal, but Louisa did not mind that very much.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading JUST A DISAGREEABLE OLD MAN The luncheons at Grosvenor Square were always rather dull and formal, but Louisa did not mind that very much.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading JUST A DISAGREEABLE OLD MAN The luncheons at Grosvenor Square were always rather dull and formal, but Louisa did not mind that very much.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The dull and formal dominate; the others--vulgar if more lively--were not worth cultivating.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading JUST A DISAGREEABLE OLD MAN The luncheons at Grosvenor Square were always rather dull and formal, but Louisa did not mind that very much.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading JUST A DISAGREEABLE OLD MAN The luncheons at Grosvenor Square were always rather dull and formal, but Louisa did not mind that very much.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was used to dull and formal affairs: they were part and parcel of her daily life.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading JUST A DISAGREEABLE OLD MAN The luncheons at Grosvenor Square were always rather dull and formal, but Louisa did not mind that very much.
others
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From this reading The dull and formal dominate; the others--vulgar if more lively--were not worth cultivating.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading She was used to dull and formal affairs: they were part and parcel of her daily life.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She was used to dull and formal affairs: they were part and parcel of her daily life.
Radclyffe
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From this reading Then, she almost liked Lord Radclyffe, because he was so fond of Luke.
on the contrary
From this reading JUST A DISAGREEABLE OLD MAN The luncheons at Grosvenor Square were always rather dull and formal, but Louisa did not mind that very much.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was used to dull and formal affairs: they were part and parcel of her daily life.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then, she almost liked Lord Radclyffe, because he was so fond of Luke.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading London society is full of it.
make square
From this reading JUST A DISAGREEABLE OLD MAN The luncheons at Grosvenor Square were always rather dull and formal, but Louisa did not mind that very much.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JUST A DISAGREEABLE OLD MAN The luncheons at Grosvenor Square were always rather dull and formal, but Louisa did not mind that very much.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JUST A DISAGREEABLE OLD MAN The luncheons at Grosvenor Square were always rather dull and formal, but Louisa did not mind that very much.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, she almost liked Lord Radclyffe, because he was so fond of Luke.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was used to dull and formal affairs: they were part and parcel of her daily life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was used to dull and formal affairs: they were part and parcel of her daily life.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading She was used to dull and formal affairs: they were part and parcel of her daily life.
precisely as stated
From this reading JUST A DISAGREEABLE OLD MAN The luncheons at Grosvenor Square were always rather dull and formal, but Louisa did not mind that very much.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading The dull and formal dominate; the others--vulgar if more lively--were not worth cultivating.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was used to dull and formal affairs: they were part and parcel of her daily life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading JUST A DISAGREEABLE OLD MAN The luncheons at Grosvenor Square were always rather dull and formal, but Louisa did not mind that very much.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading The dull and formal dominate; the others--vulgar if more lively--were not worth cultivating.
