used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A THEATER PARTY.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "It's very easy for a bachelor to entertain in Japan," remarked Mr. Buxton one afternoon in the Campbells' summer house.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Oh, but he always has," replied Mr. Buxton.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perhaps she was older than Mr. Buxton, but she was sure she didn't look it and she had no intention of being designated as his "elder sister."
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading "It's very easy for a bachelor to entertain in Japan," remarked Mr. Buxton one afternoon in the Campbells' summer house.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Perhaps she was older than Mr. Buxton, but she was sure she didn't look it and she had no intention of being designated as his "elder sister."
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Perhaps she was older than Mr. Buxton, but she was sure she didn't look it and she had no intention of being designated as his "elder sister."
Buxton
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From this reading "It's very easy for a bachelor to entertain in Japan," remarked Mr. Buxton one afternoon in the Campbells' summer house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
CampbellnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
CampbellsnounUS /ˈkæmbəlz/
plural of “campbell” — United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading "It's very easy for a bachelor to entertain in Japan," remarked Mr. Buxton one afternoon in the Campbells' summer house.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading Perhaps she was older than Mr. Buxton, but she was sure she didn't look it and she had no intention of being designated as his "elder sister."
didn't
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From this reading Perhaps she was older than Mr. Buxton, but she was sure she didn't look it and she had no intention of being designated as his "elder sister."
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "It's very easy for a bachelor to entertain in Japan," remarked Mr. Buxton one afternoon in the Campbells' summer house.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading "It's very easy for a bachelor to entertain in Japan," remarked Mr. Buxton one afternoon in the Campbells' summer house.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It's very easy for a bachelor to entertain in Japan," remarked Mr. Buxton one afternoon in the Campbells' summer house.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perhaps she was older than Mr. Buxton, but she was sure she didn't look it and she had no intention of being designated as his "elder sister."
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, but he always has," replied Mr. Buxton.
hasn't
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From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps she was older than Mr. Buxton, but she was sure she didn't look it and she had no intention of being designated as his "elder sister."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "It's very easy for a bachelor to entertain in Japan," remarked Mr. Buxton one afternoon in the Campbells' summer house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It's very easy for a bachelor to entertain in Japan," remarked Mr. Buxton one afternoon in the Campbells' summer house.
inconveniencenounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/
an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Perhaps she was older than Mr. Buxton, but she was sure she didn't look it and she had no intention of being designated as his "elder sister."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps she was older than Mr. Buxton, but she was sure she didn't look it and she had no intention of being designated as his "elder sister."
It's
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From this reading "It's very easy for a bachelor to entertain in Japan," remarked Mr. Buxton one afternoon in the Campbells' summer house.
JapannounUS /dʒəˈpæn/
a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean
From this reading "It's very easy for a bachelor to entertain in Japan," remarked Mr. Buxton one afternoon in the Campbells' summer house.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Perhaps she was older than Mr. Buxton, but she was sure she didn't look it and she had no intention of being designated as his "elder sister."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "It's very easy for a bachelor to entertain in Japan," remarked Mr. Buxton one afternoon in the Campbells' summer house.
not any; not one
From this reading Perhaps she was older than Mr. Buxton, but she was sure she didn't look it and she had no intention of being designated as his "elder sister."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, but he always has," replied Mr. Buxton.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Perhaps she was older than Mr. Buxton, but she was sure she didn't look it and she had no intention of being designated as his "elder sister."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "It's very easy for a bachelor to entertain in Japan," remarked Mr. Buxton one afternoon in the Campbells' summer house.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A THEATER PARTY.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps she was older than Mr. Buxton, but she was sure she didn't look it and she had no intention of being designated as his "elder sister."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "It's very easy for a bachelor to entertain in Japan," remarked Mr. Buxton one afternoon in the Campbells' summer house.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Oh, but he always has," replied Mr. Buxton.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
express in words
From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps she was older than Mr. Buxton, but she was sure she didn't look it and she had no intention of being designated as his "elder sister."
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading "It's very easy for a bachelor to entertain in Japan," remarked Mr. Buxton one afternoon in the Campbells' summer house.
express a supposition
From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Perhaps she was older than Mr. Buxton, but she was sure she didn't look it and she had no intention of being designated as his "elder sister."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Perhaps she was older than Mr. Buxton, but she was sure she didn't look it and she had no intention of being designated as his "elder sister."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It's very easy for a bachelor to entertain in Japan," remarked Mr. Buxton one afternoon in the Campbells' summer house.
THEATERnounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading A THEATER PARTY.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It's very easy for a bachelor to entertain in Japan," remarked Mr. Buxton one afternoon in the Campbells' summer house.
precisely as stated
From this reading "It's very easy for a bachelor to entertain in Japan," remarked Mr. Buxton one afternoon in the Campbells' summer house.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps she was older than Mr. Buxton, but she was sure she didn't look it and she had no intention of being designated as his "elder sister."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "A busy man is saved all bother and inconvenience if he wants to give a theater party, say, with a dinner to follow, by putting the affair in the hands of an 'elder sister,'" "Suppose he hasn't any elder sister," put in Miss Campbell feeling slightly offended.
