used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Eugene waved a cordial hand quickly returned to the steering-wheel; but Lucy only nodded gravely and smiled no more than George did.
the state of being absent
From this reading Nor did she accompany Eugene to the Major’s for dinner, the following Sunday evening, though both were bidden to attend that feast, which was already reduced in numbers and gayety by the absence of George Amberson.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Nor did she accompany Eugene to the Major’s for dinner, the following Sunday evening, though both were bidden to attend that feast, which was already reduced in numbers and gayety by the absence of George Amberson.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading George went driving the next afternoon alone, and, encountering Lucy and her father on the road, in one of Morgan’s cars, lifted his hat, but nowise relaxed his formal countenance as they passed.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading George went driving the next afternoon alone, and, encountering Lucy and her father on the road, in one of Morgan’s cars, lifted his hat, but nowise relaxed his formal countenance as they passed.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Nor did she accompany Eugene to the Major’s for dinner, the following Sunday evening, though both were bidden to attend that feast, which was already reduced in numbers and gayety by the absence of George Amberson.
Amberson
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From this reading Nor did she accompany Eugene to the Major’s for dinner, the following Sunday evening, though both were bidden to attend that feast, which was already reduced in numbers and gayety by the absence of George Amberson.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading George went driving the next afternoon alone, and, encountering Lucy and her father on the road, in one of Morgan’s cars, lifted his hat, but nowise relaxed his formal countenance as they passed.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading The information, delivered in the library, just before old Sam’s appearance to announce dinner, set Miss Minafer in quite a flutter.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The information, delivered in the library, just before old Sam’s appearance to announce dinner, set Miss Minafer in quite a flutter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading George went driving the next afternoon alone, and, encountering Lucy and her father on the road, in one of Morgan’s cars, lifted his hat, but nowise relaxed his formal countenance as they passed.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Nor did she accompany Eugene to the Major’s for dinner, the following Sunday evening, though both were bidden to attend that feast, which was already reduced in numbers and gayety by the absence of George Amberson.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Eugene explained to his host that Lucy had gone away to visit a school-friend.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The information, delivered in the library, just before old Sam’s appearance to announce dinner, set Miss Minafer in quite a flutter.
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading Nor did she accompany Eugene to the Major’s for dinner, the following Sunday evening, though both were bidden to attend that feast, which was already reduced in numbers and gayety by the absence of George Amberson.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Nor did she accompany Eugene to the Major’s for dinner, the following Sunday evening, though both were bidden to attend that feast, which was already reduced in numbers and gayety by the absence of George Amberson.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading George went driving the next afternoon alone, and, encountering Lucy and her father on the road, in one of Morgan’s cars, lifted his hat, but nowise relaxed his formal countenance as they passed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nor did she accompany Eugene to the Major’s for dinner, the following Sunday evening, though both were bidden to attend that feast, which was already reduced in numbers and gayety by the absence of George Amberson.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading George went driving the next afternoon alone, and, encountering Lucy and her father on the road, in one of Morgan’s cars, lifted his hat, but nowise relaxed his formal countenance as they passed.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Eugene waved a cordial hand quickly returned to the steering-wheel; but Lucy only nodded gravely and smiled no more than George did.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading George went driving the next afternoon alone, and, encountering Lucy and her father on the road, in one of Morgan’s cars, lifted his hat, but nowise relaxed his formal countenance as they passed.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading The information, delivered in the library, just before old Sam’s appearance to announce dinner, set Miss Minafer in quite a flutter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Eugene waved a cordial hand quickly returned to the steering-wheel; but Lucy only nodded gravely and smiled no more than George did.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Nor did she accompany Eugene to the Major’s for dinner, the following Sunday evening, though both were bidden to attend that feast, which was already reduced in numbers and gayety by the absence of George Amberson.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading George went driving the next afternoon alone, and, encountering Lucy and her father on the road, in one of Morgan’s cars, lifted his hat, but nowise relaxed his formal countenance as they passed.
encounteringverbUS /enˈkaʊntərɪŋ/
-ing form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading George went driving the next afternoon alone, and, encountering Lucy and her father on the road, in one of Morgan’s cars, lifted his hat, but nowise relaxed his formal countenance as they passed.
EugenenounUS /juːˈdʒiːn/
Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)
From this reading Eugene waved a cordial hand quickly returned to the steering-wheel; but Lucy only nodded gravely and smiled no more than George did.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Nor did she accompany Eugene to the Major’s for dinner, the following Sunday evening, though both were bidden to attend that feast, which was already reduced in numbers and gayety by the absence of George Amberson.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Eugene explained to his host that Lucy had gone away to visit a school-friend.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading George went driving the next afternoon alone, and, encountering Lucy and her father on the road, in one of Morgan’s cars, lifted his hat, but nowise relaxed his formal countenance as they passed.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Nor did she accompany Eugene to the Major’s for dinner, the following Sunday evening, though both were bidden to attend that feast, which was already reduced in numbers and gayety by the absence of George Amberson.
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading The information, delivered in the library, just before old Sam’s appearance to announce dinner, set Miss Minafer in quite a flutter.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Nor did she accompany Eugene to the Major’s for dinner, the following Sunday evening, though both were bidden to attend that feast, which was already reduced in numbers and gayety by the absence of George Amberson.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nor did she accompany Eugene to the Major’s for dinner, the following Sunday evening, though both were bidden to attend that feast, which was already reduced in numbers and gayety by the absence of George Amberson.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading George went driving the next afternoon alone, and, encountering Lucy and her father on the road, in one of Morgan’s cars, lifted his hat, but nowise relaxed his formal countenance as they passed.
gayety
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From this reading Nor did she accompany Eugene to the Major’s for dinner, the following Sunday evening, though both were bidden to attend that feast, which was already reduced in numbers and gayety by the absence of George Amberson.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George went driving the next afternoon alone, and, encountering Lucy and her father on the road, in one of Morgan’s cars, lifted his hat, but nowise relaxed his formal countenance as they passed.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Eugene explained to his host that Lucy had gone away to visit a school-friend.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading Eugene waved a cordial hand quickly returned to the steering-wheel; but Lucy only nodded gravely and smiled no more than George did.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Eugene explained to his host that Lucy had gone away to visit a school-friend.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Eugene waved a cordial hand quickly returned to the steering-wheel; but Lucy only nodded gravely and smiled no more than George did.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading George went driving the next afternoon alone, and, encountering Lucy and her father on the road, in one of Morgan’s cars, lifted his hat, but nowise relaxed his formal countenance as they passed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading George went driving the next afternoon alone, and, encountering Lucy and her father on the road, in one of Morgan’s cars, lifted his hat, but nowise relaxed his formal countenance as they passed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading George went driving the next afternoon alone, and, encountering Lucy and her father on the road, in one of Morgan’s cars, lifted his hat, but nowise relaxed his formal countenance as they passed.
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 Eugene explained to his host that Lucy had gone away to visit a school-friend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading George went driving the next afternoon alone, and, encountering Lucy and her father on the road, in one of Morgan’s cars, lifted his hat, but nowise relaxed his formal countenance as they passed.
a message received and understood
From this reading The information, delivered in the library, just before old Sam’s appearance to announce dinner, set Miss Minafer in quite a flutter.
and nothing more
From this reading The information, delivered in the library, just before old Sam’s appearance to announce dinner, set Miss Minafer in quite a flutter.
a room where books are kept
From this reading The information, delivered in the library, just before old Sam’s appearance to announce dinner, set Miss Minafer in quite a flutter.
held up in the air
From this reading George went driving the next afternoon alone, and, encountering Lucy and her father on the road, in one of Morgan’s cars, lifted his hat, but nowise relaxed his formal countenance as they passed.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading George went driving the next afternoon alone, and, encountering Lucy and her father on the road, in one of Morgan’s cars, lifted his hat, but nowise relaxed his formal countenance as they passed.
Major'snounUS /ˈmeɪdʒərz/
possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain
From this reading Nor did she accompany Eugene to the Major’s for dinner, the following Sunday evening, though both were bidden to attend that feast, which was already reduced in numbers and gayety by the absence of George Amberson.
Minafer
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From this reading The information, delivered in the library, just before old Sam’s appearance to announce dinner, set Miss Minafer in quite a flutter.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The information, delivered in the library, just before old Sam’s appearance to announce dinner, set Miss Minafer in quite a flutter.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Eugene waved a cordial hand quickly returned to the steering-wheel; but Lucy only nodded gravely and smiled no more than George did.
Morgan'snounUS /ˈmɔːrɡənz/
possessive form of “morgan” — United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading George went driving the next afternoon alone, and, encountering Lucy and her father on the road, in one of Morgan’s cars, lifted his hat, but nowise relaxed his formal countenance as they passed.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading George went driving the next afternoon alone, and, encountering Lucy and her father on the road, in one of Morgan’s cars, lifted his hat, but nowise relaxed his formal countenance as they passed.
not any; not one
From this reading Eugene waved a cordial hand quickly returned to the steering-wheel; but Lucy only nodded gravely and smiled no more than George did.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Eugene waved a cordial hand quickly returned to the steering-wheel; but Lucy only nodded gravely and smiled no more than George did.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did she accompany Eugene to the Major’s for dinner, the following Sunday evening, though both were bidden to attend that feast, which was already reduced in numbers and gayety by the absence of George Amberson.
nowiseadverb
in no manner
From this reading George went driving the next afternoon alone, and, encountering Lucy and her father on the road, in one of Morgan’s cars, lifted his hat, but nowise relaxed his formal countenance as they passed.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Nor did she accompany Eugene to the Major’s for dinner, the following Sunday evening, though both were bidden to attend that feast, which was already reduced in numbers and gayety by the absence of George Amberson.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading George went driving the next afternoon alone, and, encountering Lucy and her father on the road, in one of Morgan’s cars, lifted his hat, but nowise relaxed his formal countenance as they passed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The information, delivered in the library, just before old Sam’s appearance to announce dinner, set Miss Minafer in quite a flutter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading George went driving the next afternoon alone, and, encountering Lucy and her father on the road, in one of Morgan’s cars, lifted his hat, but nowise relaxed his formal countenance as they passed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading George went driving the next afternoon alone, and, encountering Lucy and her father on the road, in one of Morgan’s cars, lifted his hat, but nowise relaxed his formal countenance as they passed.
and nothing more
From this reading Eugene waved a cordial hand quickly returned to the steering-wheel; but Lucy only nodded gravely and smiled no more than George did.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading George went driving the next afternoon alone, and, encountering Lucy and her father on the road, in one of Morgan’s cars, lifted his hat, but nowise relaxed his formal countenance as they passed.
with speed
From this reading Eugene waved a cordial hand quickly returned to the steering-wheel; but Lucy only nodded gravely and smiled no more than George did.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The information, delivered in the library, just before old Sam’s appearance to announce dinner, set Miss Minafer in quite a flutter.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Nor did she accompany Eugene to the Major’s for dinner, the following Sunday evening, though both were bidden to attend that feast, which was already reduced in numbers and gayety by the absence of George Amberson.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading George went driving the next afternoon alone, and, encountering Lucy and her father on the road, in one of Morgan’s cars, lifted his hat, but nowise relaxed his formal countenance as they passed.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Eugene waved a cordial hand quickly returned to the steering-wheel; but Lucy only nodded gravely and smiled no more than George did.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading George went driving the next afternoon alone, and, encountering Lucy and her father on the road, in one of Morgan’s cars, lifted his hat, but nowise relaxed his formal countenance as they passed.
Sam'snounUS /sæmz/
possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading The information, delivered in the library, just before old Sam’s appearance to announce dinner, set Miss Minafer in quite a flutter.
school-friend
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From this reading Eugene explained to his host that Lucy had gone away to visit a school-friend.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The information, delivered in the library, just before old Sam’s appearance to announce dinner, set Miss Minafer in quite a flutter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nor did she accompany Eugene to the Major’s for dinner, the following Sunday evening, though both were bidden to attend that feast, which was already reduced in numbers and gayety by the absence of George Amberson.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Eugene waved a cordial hand quickly returned to the steering-wheel; but Lucy only nodded gravely and smiled no more than George did.
steering-wheel
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From this reading Eugene waved a cordial hand quickly returned to the steering-wheel; but Lucy only nodded gravely and smiled no more than George did.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Nor did she accompany Eugene to the Major’s for dinner, the following Sunday evening, though both were bidden to attend that feast, which was already reduced in numbers and gayety by the absence of George Amberson.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Eugene waved a cordial hand quickly returned to the steering-wheel; but Lucy only nodded gravely and smiled no more than George did.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nor did she accompany Eugene to the Major’s for dinner, the following Sunday evening, though both were bidden to attend that feast, which was already reduced in numbers and gayety by the absence of George Amberson.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading George went driving the next afternoon alone, and, encountering Lucy and her father on the road, in one of Morgan’s cars, lifted his hat, but nowise relaxed his formal countenance as they passed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading George went driving the next afternoon alone, and, encountering Lucy and her father on the road, in one of Morgan’s cars, lifted his hat, but nowise relaxed his formal countenance as they passed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Nor did she accompany Eugene to the Major’s for dinner, the following Sunday evening, though both were bidden to attend that feast, which was already reduced in numbers and gayety by the absence of George Amberson.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Eugene waved a cordial hand quickly returned to the steering-wheel; but Lucy only nodded gravely and smiled no more than George did.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Eugene explained to his host that Lucy had gone away to visit a school-friend.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor did she accompany Eugene to the Major’s for dinner, the following Sunday evening, though both were bidden to attend that feast, which was already reduced in numbers and gayety by the absence of George Amberson.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Eugene waved a cordial hand quickly returned to the steering-wheel; but Lucy only nodded gravely and smiled no more than George did.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading George went driving the next afternoon alone, and, encountering Lucy and her father on the road, in one of Morgan’s cars, lifted his hat, but nowise relaxed his formal countenance as they passed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nor did she accompany Eugene to the Major’s for dinner, the following Sunday evening, though both were bidden to attend that feast, which was already reduced in numbers and gayety by the absence of George Amberson.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nor did she accompany Eugene to the Major’s for dinner, the following Sunday evening, though both were bidden to attend that feast, which was already reduced in numbers and gayety by the absence of George Amberson.
