used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had a wealth of good stories which, while familiar to the others, were new to John, and told them deliciously, with many a “Gingeration!” and “By doggie, sir!”
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The overseer came to supper that night, looking very uncomfortable in his “party clothes,” and added fifty per cent. to the gaiety of the occasion.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Mrs. Ryerson coquetted ceremoniously and impartially with both guests, while Margaret’s animation verged almost on frivolity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The overseer came to supper that night, looking very uncomfortable in his “party clothes,” and added fifty per cent. to the gaiety of the occasion.
animationnounUS /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/
the condition of living or the state of being alive
From this reading Mrs. Ryerson coquetted ceremoniously and impartially with both guests, while Margaret’s animation verged almost on frivolity.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “It seems to do you good to be run away with,” Phillip told her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It seems to do you good to be run away with,” Phillip told her.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Mrs. Ryerson coquetted ceremoniously and impartially with both guests, while Margaret’s animation verged almost on frivolity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had a wealth of good stories which, while familiar to the others, were new to John, and told them deliciously, with many a “Gingeration!” and “By doggie, sir!”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The overseer came to supper that night, looking very uncomfortable in his “party clothes,” and added fifty per cent. to the gaiety of the occasion.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading The overseer came to supper that night, looking very uncomfortable in his “party clothes,” and added fifty per cent. to the gaiety of the occasion.
ceremoniouslyadverb
in a ceremonious manner
From this reading Mrs. Ryerson coquetted ceremoniously and impartially with both guests, while Margaret’s animation verged almost on frivolity.
clothing in general
From this reading The overseer came to supper that night, looking very uncomfortable in his “party clothes,” and added fifty per cent. to the gaiety of the occasion.
coquetted
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From this reading Mrs. Ryerson coquetted ceremoniously and impartially with both guests, while Margaret’s animation verged almost on frivolity.
deliciouslyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪʃəʃli/
in a very pleasurable manner
From this reading He had a wealth of good stories which, while familiar to the others, were new to John, and told them deliciously, with many a “Gingeration!” and “By doggie, sir!”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “It seems to do you good to be run away with,” Phillip told her.
doggienounUS /ˈdɔːɡi/
informal terms for dogs
From this reading He had a wealth of good stories which, while familiar to the others, were new to John, and told them deliciously, with many a “Gingeration!” and “By doggie, sir!”
exhilarationnounUS /ɪɡˌzɪlərˈeɪʃən/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading John was sensible of a quite unaccustomed feeling of exhilaration, and his high spirits plainly surprised Phillip.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading He had a wealth of good stories which, while familiar to the others, were new to John, and told them deliciously, with many a “Gingeration!” and “By doggie, sir!”
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading John was sensible of a quite unaccustomed feeling of exhilaration, and his high spirits plainly surprised Phillip.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading The overseer came to supper that night, looking very uncomfortable in his “party clothes,” and added fifty per cent. to the gaiety of the occasion.
frivolitynounUS /frəˈvɑːləti/
the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible
From this reading Mrs. Ryerson coquetted ceremoniously and impartially with both guests, while Margaret’s animation verged almost on frivolity.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading The overseer came to supper that night, looking very uncomfortable in his “party clothes,” and added fifty per cent. to the gaiety of the occasion.
Gingeration
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From this reading He had a wealth of good stories which, while familiar to the others, were new to John, and told them deliciously, with many a “Gingeration!” and “By doggie, sir!”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had a wealth of good stories which, while familiar to the others, were new to John, and told them deliciously, with many a “Gingeration!” and “By doggie, sir!”
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Mrs. Ryerson coquetted ceremoniously and impartially with both guests, while Margaret’s animation verged almost on frivolity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a wealth of good stories which, while familiar to the others, were new to John, and told them deliciously, with many a “Gingeration!” and “By doggie, sir!”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a wealth of good stories which, while familiar to the others, were new to John, and told them deliciously, with many a “Gingeration!” and “By doggie, sir!”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “It seems to do you good to be run away with,” Phillip told her.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading John was sensible of a quite unaccustomed feeling of exhilaration, and his high spirits plainly surprised Phillip.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The overseer came to supper that night, looking very uncomfortable in his “party clothes,” and added fifty per cent. to the gaiety of the occasion.
impartiallyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrʃəli/
in an impartial manner
From this reading Mrs. Ryerson coquetted ceremoniously and impartially with both guests, while Margaret’s animation verged almost on frivolity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The overseer came to supper that night, looking very uncomfortable in his “party clothes,” and added fifty per cent. to the gaiety of the occasion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It seems to do you good to be run away with,” Phillip told her.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading He had a wealth of good stories which, while familiar to the others, were new to John, and told them deliciously, with many a “Gingeration!” and “By doggie, sir!”
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The overseer came to supper that night, looking very uncomfortable in his “party clothes,” and added fifty per cent. to the gaiety of the occasion.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He had a wealth of good stories which, while familiar to the others, were new to John, and told them deliciously, with many a “Gingeration!” and “By doggie, sir!”
Margaret's
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From this reading Mrs. Ryerson coquetted ceremoniously and impartially with both guests, while Margaret’s animation verged almost on frivolity.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Ryerson coquetted ceremoniously and impartially with both guests, while Margaret’s animation verged almost on frivolity.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He had a wealth of good stories which, while familiar to the others, were new to John, and told them deliciously, with many a “Gingeration!” and “By doggie, sir!”
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The overseer came to supper that night, looking very uncomfortable in his “party clothes,” and added fifty per cent. to the gaiety of the occasion.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The overseer came to supper that night, looking very uncomfortable in his “party clothes,” and added fifty per cent. to the gaiety of the occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The overseer came to supper that night, looking very uncomfortable in his “party clothes,” and added fifty per cent. to the gaiety of the occasion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Ryerson coquetted ceremoniously and impartially with both guests, while Margaret’s animation verged almost on frivolity.
others
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From this reading He had a wealth of good stories which, while familiar to the others, were new to John, and told them deliciously, with many a “Gingeration!” and “By doggie, sir!”
overseernounUS /ˈoʊvərˈsiːər/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading The overseer came to supper that night, looking very uncomfortable in his “party clothes,” and added fifty per cent. to the gaiety of the occasion.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The overseer came to supper that night, looking very uncomfortable in his “party clothes,” and added fifty per cent. to the gaiety of the occasion.
for each
From this reading The overseer came to supper that night, looking very uncomfortable in his “party clothes,” and added fifty per cent. to the gaiety of the occasion.
Phillip
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From this reading John was sensible of a quite unaccustomed feeling of exhilaration, and his high spirits plainly surprised Phillip.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading John was sensible of a quite unaccustomed feeling of exhilaration, and his high spirits plainly surprised Phillip.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading John was sensible of a quite unaccustomed feeling of exhilaration, and his high spirits plainly surprised Phillip.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “It seems to do you good to be run away with,” Phillip told her.
Ryerson
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From this reading Mrs. Ryerson coquetted ceremoniously and impartially with both guests, while Margaret’s animation verged almost on frivolity.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “It seems to do you good to be run away with,” Phillip told her.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading John was sensible of a quite unaccustomed feeling of exhilaration, and his high spirits plainly surprised Phillip.
term of address for a man
From this reading He had a wealth of good stories which, while familiar to the others, were new to John, and told them deliciously, with many a “Gingeration!” and “By doggie, sir!”
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading John was sensible of a quite unaccustomed feeling of exhilaration, and his high spirits plainly surprised Phillip.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He had a wealth of good stories which, while familiar to the others, were new to John, and told them deliciously, with many a “Gingeration!” and “By doggie, sir!”
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The overseer came to supper that night, looking very uncomfortable in his “party clothes,” and added fifty per cent. to the gaiety of the occasion.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading John was sensible of a quite unaccustomed feeling of exhilaration, and his high spirits plainly surprised Phillip.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The overseer came to supper that night, looking very uncomfortable in his “party clothes,” and added fifty per cent. to the gaiety of the occasion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The overseer came to supper that night, looking very uncomfortable in his “party clothes,” and added fifty per cent. to the gaiety of the occasion.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had a wealth of good stories which, while familiar to the others, were new to John, and told them deliciously, with many a “Gingeration!” and “By doggie, sir!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The overseer came to supper that night, looking very uncomfortable in his “party clothes,” and added fifty per cent. to the gaiety of the occasion.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He had a wealth of good stories which, while familiar to the others, were new to John, and told them deliciously, with many a “Gingeration!” and “By doggie, sir!”
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading John was sensible of a quite unaccustomed feeling of exhilaration, and his high spirits plainly surprised Phillip.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading The overseer came to supper that night, looking very uncomfortable in his “party clothes,” and added fifty per cent. to the gaiety of the occasion.
verged
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From this reading Mrs. Ryerson coquetted ceremoniously and impartially with both guests, while Margaret’s animation verged almost on frivolity.
precisely as stated
From this reading The overseer came to supper that night, looking very uncomfortable in his “party clothes,” and added fifty per cent. to the gaiety of the occasion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John was sensible of a quite unaccustomed feeling of exhilaration, and his high spirits plainly surprised Phillip.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading He had a wealth of good stories which, while familiar to the others, were new to John, and told them deliciously, with many a “Gingeration!” and “By doggie, sir!”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had a wealth of good stories which, while familiar to the others, were new to John, and told them deliciously, with many a “Gingeration!” and “By doggie, sir!”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had a wealth of good stories which, while familiar to the others, were new to John, and told them deliciously, with many a “Gingeration!” and “By doggie, sir!”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He had a wealth of good stories which, while familiar to the others, were new to John, and told them deliciously, with many a “Gingeration!” and “By doggie, sir!”
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had a wealth of good stories which, while familiar to the others, were new to John, and told them deliciously, with many a “Gingeration!” and “By doggie, sir!”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “It seems to do you good to be run away with,” Phillip told her.
