used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NOCTURNE Soon afterwards Audrey, who had put on a hat, went out with Mr. Spatt to look for Musa.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Not until shortly before the musical performance had the Spatts succeeded in persuading Musa to "accept their hospitality for the night."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading NOCTURNE Soon afterwards Audrey, who had put on a hat, went out with Mr. Spatt to look for Musa.
Audrey
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From this reading NOCTURNE Soon afterwards Audrey, who had put on a hat, went out with Mr. Spatt to look for Musa.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading They were incapable of saying "Let us put you up.") Meanwhile his bag had been left in the hall.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They were incapable of saying "Let us put you up.") Meanwhile his bag had been left in the hall.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Not until shortly before the musical performance had the Spatts succeeded in persuading Musa to "accept their hospitality for the night."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NOCTURNE Soon afterwards Audrey, who had put on a hat, went out with Mr. Spatt to look for Musa.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NOCTURNE Soon afterwards Audrey, who had put on a hat, went out with Mr. Spatt to look for Musa.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading They were incapable of saying "Let us put you up.") Meanwhile his bag had been left in the hall.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading NOCTURNE Soon afterwards Audrey, who had put on a hat, went out with Mr. Spatt to look for Musa.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They were incapable of saying "Let us put you up.") Meanwhile his bag had been left in the hall.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Not until shortly before the musical performance had the Spatts succeeded in persuading Musa to "accept their hospitality for the night."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not until shortly before the musical performance had the Spatts succeeded in persuading Musa to "accept their hospitality for the night."
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading They were incapable of saying "Let us put you up.") Meanwhile his bag had been left in the hall.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading They were incapable of saying "Let us put you up.") Meanwhile his bag had been left in the hall.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading They were incapable of saying "Let us put you up.") Meanwhile his bag had been left in the hall.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading NOCTURNE Soon afterwards Audrey, who had put on a hat, went out with Mr. Spatt to look for Musa.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading They were incapable of saying "Let us put you up.") Meanwhile his bag had been left in the hall.
a form of address for a man
From this reading NOCTURNE Soon afterwards Audrey, who had put on a hat, went out with Mr. Spatt to look for Musa.
MusanounUS /ˈmjuːsə/
type genus of the Musaceae: bananas
From this reading NOCTURNE Soon afterwards Audrey, who had put on a hat, went out with Mr. Spatt to look for Musa.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading Not until shortly before the musical performance had the Spatts succeeded in persuading Musa to "accept their hospitality for the night."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Not until shortly before the musical performance had the Spatts succeeded in persuading Musa to "accept their hospitality for the night."
NOCTURNEnoun
a pensive lyrical piece of music (especially for the piano)
From this reading NOCTURNE Soon afterwards Audrey, who had put on a hat, went out with Mr. Spatt to look for Musa.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not until shortly before the musical performance had the Spatts succeeded in persuading Musa to "accept their hospitality for the night."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading This bag had now vanished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were incapable of saying "Let us put you up.") Meanwhile his bag had been left in the hall.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NOCTURNE Soon afterwards Audrey, who had put on a hat, went out with Mr. Spatt to look for Musa.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading NOCTURNE Soon afterwards Audrey, who had put on a hat, went out with Mr. Spatt to look for Musa.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading (The phrase was their own.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Not until shortly before the musical performance had the Spatts succeeded in persuading Musa to "accept their hospitality for the night."
persuadingverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading Not until shortly before the musical performance had the Spatts succeeded in persuading Musa to "accept their hospitality for the night."
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading (The phrase was their own.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading NOCTURNE Soon afterwards Audrey, who had put on a hat, went out with Mr. Spatt to look for Musa.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading They were incapable of saying "Let us put you up.") Meanwhile his bag had been left in the hall.
for a short time
From this reading Not until shortly before the musical performance had the Spatts succeeded in persuading Musa to "accept their hospitality for the night."
in the near future
From this reading NOCTURNE Soon afterwards Audrey, who had put on a hat, went out with Mr. Spatt to look for Musa.
Spatt
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From this reading NOCTURNE Soon afterwards Audrey, who had put on a hat, went out with Mr. Spatt to look for Musa.
Spatts
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From this reading Not until shortly before the musical performance had the Spatts succeeded in persuading Musa to "accept their hospitality for the night."
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Not until shortly before the musical performance had the Spatts succeeded in persuading Musa to "accept their hospitality for the night."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not until shortly before the musical performance had the Spatts succeeded in persuading Musa to "accept their hospitality for the night."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Not until shortly before the musical performance had the Spatts succeeded in persuading Musa to "accept their hospitality for the night."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were incapable of saying "Let us put you up.") Meanwhile his bag had been left in the hall.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This bag had now vanished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NOCTURNE Soon afterwards Audrey, who had put on a hat, went out with Mr. Spatt to look for Musa.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Not until shortly before the musical performance had the Spatts succeeded in persuading Musa to "accept their hospitality for the night."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They were incapable of saying "Let us put you up.") Meanwhile his bag had been left in the hall.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They were incapable of saying "Let us put you up.") Meanwhile his bag had been left in the hall.
having passed out of existence
From this reading This bag had now vanished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (The phrase was their own.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading NOCTURNE Soon afterwards Audrey, who had put on a hat, went out with Mr. Spatt to look for Musa.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were incapable of saying "Let us put you up.") Meanwhile his bag had been left in the hall.
which person or people
From this reading NOCTURNE Soon afterwards Audrey, who had put on a hat, went out with Mr. Spatt to look for Musa.
in the company of; together with
From this reading NOCTURNE Soon afterwards Audrey, who had put on a hat, went out with Mr. Spatt to look for Musa.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading They were incapable of saying "Let us put you up.") Meanwhile his bag had been left in the hall.
