used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And—and I was just saying—I’m giving a dinner next week—to celebrate—your engagement—if it suits you——" It was done.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And—and I was just saying—I’m giving a dinner next week—to celebrate—your engagement—if it suits you——" It was done.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She felt as though she had cut through a dam, and that the torrent was on her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She saw Sigrid look up swiftly and then glance at the man by the window.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "We’re very pleased—won’t you both stay for tea?
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading He bowed gravely, but she caught the triumphant flash in his eyes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He bowed gravely, but she caught the triumphant flash in his eyes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She saw Sigrid look up swiftly and then glance at the man by the window.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He bowed gravely, but she caught the triumphant flash in his eyes.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading And—and I was just saying—I’m giving a dinner next week—to celebrate—your engagement—if it suits you——" It was done.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading She felt as though she had cut through a dam, and that the torrent was on her.
damnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading She felt as though she had cut through a dam, and that the torrent was on her.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading And—and I was just saying—I’m giving a dinner next week—to celebrate—your engagement—if it suits you——" It was done.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading And—and I was just saying—I’m giving a dinner next week—to celebrate—your engagement—if it suits you——" It was done.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading And—and I was just saying—I’m giving a dinner next week—to celebrate—your engagement—if it suits you——" It was done.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He bowed gravely, but she caught the triumphant flash in his eyes.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt as though she had cut through a dam, and that the torrent was on her.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading He bowed gravely, but she caught the triumphant flash in his eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "We’re very pleased—won’t you both stay for tea?
the act of giving
From this reading And—and I was just saying—I’m giving a dinner next week—to celebrate—your engagement—if it suits you——" It was done.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading She saw Sigrid look up swiftly and then glance at the man by the window.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading He bowed gravely, but she caught the triumphant flash in his eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She felt as though she had cut through a dam, and that the torrent was on her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He bowed gravely, but she caught the triumphant flash in his eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She felt as though she had cut through a dam, and that the torrent was on her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He bowed gravely, but she caught the triumphant flash in his eyes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And—and I was just saying—I’m giving a dinner next week—to celebrate—your engagement—if it suits you——" It was done.
I'm
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From this reading And—and I was just saying—I’m giving a dinner next week—to celebrate—your engagement—if it suits you——" It was done.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And—and I was just saying—I’m giving a dinner next week—to celebrate—your engagement—if it suits you——" It was done.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He bowed gravely, but she caught the triumphant flash in his eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And—and I was just saying—I’m giving a dinner next week—to celebrate—your engagement—if it suits you——" It was done.
and nothing more
From this reading And—and I was just saying—I’m giving a dinner next week—to celebrate—your engagement—if it suits you——" It was done.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She saw Sigrid look up swiftly and then glance at the man by the window.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She saw Sigrid look up swiftly and then glance at the man by the window.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading And—and I was just saying—I’m giving a dinner next week—to celebrate—your engagement—if it suits you——" It was done.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She felt as though she had cut through a dam, and that the torrent was on her.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "We’re very pleased—won’t you both stay for tea?
cut with a saw
From this reading She saw Sigrid look up swiftly and then glance at the man by the window.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading And—and I was just saying—I’m giving a dinner next week—to celebrate—your engagement—if it suits you——" It was done.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She felt as though she had cut through a dam, and that the torrent was on her.
Sigrid
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From this reading She saw Sigrid look up swiftly and then glance at the man by the window.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "We’re very pleased—won’t you both stay for tea?
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading And—and I was just saying—I’m giving a dinner next week—to celebrate—your engagement—if it suits you——" It was done.
in a swift manner
From this reading She saw Sigrid look up swiftly and then glance at the man by the window.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading "We’re very pleased—won’t you both stay for tea?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She felt as though she had cut through a dam, and that the torrent was on her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She felt as though she had cut through a dam, and that the torrent was on her.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She saw Sigrid look up swiftly and then glance at the man by the window.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She felt as though she had cut through a dam, and that the torrent was on her.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She felt as though she had cut through a dam, and that the torrent was on her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And—and I was just saying—I’m giving a dinner next week—to celebrate—your engagement—if it suits you——" It was done.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading She felt as though she had cut through a dam, and that the torrent was on her.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading He bowed gravely, but she caught the triumphant flash in his eyes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She saw Sigrid look up swiftly and then glance at the man by the window.
precisely as stated
From this reading "We’re very pleased—won’t you both stay for tea?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And—and I was just saying—I’m giving a dinner next week—to celebrate—your engagement—if it suits you——" It was done.
We're
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From this reading "We’re very pleased—won’t you both stay for tea?
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading And—and I was just saying—I’m giving a dinner next week—to celebrate—your engagement—if it suits you——" It was done.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading She saw Sigrid look up swiftly and then glance at the man by the window.
won't
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From this reading "We’re very pleased—won’t you both stay for tea?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We’re very pleased—won’t you both stay for tea?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And—and I was just saying—I’m giving a dinner next week—to celebrate—your engagement—if it suits you——" It was done.
