used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AVIATION The tea that followed the fortune-telling was quite a success, as Miss Armour was a most amusing talker, and the rest of the party proved themselves to be good listeners.
ablyadverbUS /ˈeɪbli/
with competence; in a competent capable manner
From this reading But she was also well-posted in English literature of the best kind, and could converse very ably--as she did--on leading authors and their works.
in addition
From this reading But she was also well-posted in English literature of the best kind, and could converse very ably--as she did--on leading authors and their works.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading The old lady, being an invalid, had ample time for reading, and concerned herself chiefly with French Mémoires, the cynical light-hearted tone of which appealed to her.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading AVIATION The tea that followed the fortune-telling was quite a success, as Miss Armour was a most amusing talker, and the rest of the party proved themselves to be good listeners.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The old lady, being an invalid, had ample time for reading, and concerned herself chiefly with French Mémoires, the cynical light-hearted tone of which appealed to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AVIATION The tea that followed the fortune-telling was quite a success, as Miss Armour was a most amusing talker, and the rest of the party proved themselves to be good listeners.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading The old lady, being an invalid, had ample time for reading, and concerned herself chiefly with French Mémoires, the cynical light-hearted tone of which appealed to her.
ArmournounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
From this reading AVIATION The tea that followed the fortune-telling was quite a success, as Miss Armour was a most amusing talker, and the rest of the party proved themselves to be good listeners.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AVIATION The tea that followed the fortune-telling was quite a success, as Miss Armour was a most amusing talker, and the rest of the party proved themselves to be good listeners.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading Dan complimented her on the knowledge she had attained.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading But she was also well-posted in English literature of the best kind, and could converse very ably--as she did--on leading authors and their works.
AVIATIONnounUS /ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən/
the aggregation of a country's military aircraft
From this reading AVIATION The tea that followed the fortune-telling was quite a success, as Miss Armour was a most amusing talker, and the rest of the party proved themselves to be good listeners.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AVIATION The tea that followed the fortune-telling was quite a success, as Miss Armour was a most amusing talker, and the rest of the party proved themselves to be good listeners.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The old lady, being an invalid, had ample time for reading, and concerned herself chiefly with French Mémoires, the cynical light-hearted tone of which appealed to her.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But she was also well-posted in English literature of the best kind, and could converse very ably--as she did--on leading authors and their works.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she was also well-posted in English literature of the best kind, and could converse very ably--as she did--on leading authors and their works.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading The old lady, being an invalid, had ample time for reading, and concerned herself chiefly with French Mémoires, the cynical light-hearted tone of which appealed to her.
complimentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləmentɪd/
past form of “compliment” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Dan complimented her on the knowledge she had attained.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading The old lady, being an invalid, had ample time for reading, and concerned herself chiefly with French Mémoires, the cynical light-hearted tone of which appealed to her.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading But she was also well-posted in English literature of the best kind, and could converse very ably--as she did--on leading authors and their works.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But she was also well-posted in English literature of the best kind, and could converse very ably--as she did--on leading authors and their works.
approval
From this reading "Oh, but it is no credit to me, Mr. Halliday," Miss Armour protested.
cynicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪkəl/
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
From this reading The old lady, being an invalid, had ample time for reading, and concerned herself chiefly with French Mémoires, the cynical light-hearted tone of which appealed to her.
Dan
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From this reading Dan complimented her on the knowledge she had attained.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But she was also well-posted in English literature of the best kind, and could converse very ably--as she did--on leading authors and their works.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading But she was also well-posted in English literature of the best kind, and could converse very ably--as she did--on leading authors and their works.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading AVIATION The tea that followed the fortune-telling was quite a success, as Miss Armour was a most amusing talker, and the rest of the party proved themselves to be good listeners.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The old lady, being an invalid, had ample time for reading, and concerned herself chiefly with French Mémoires, the cynical light-hearted tone of which appealed to her.
fortune-telling
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From this reading AVIATION The tea that followed the fortune-telling was quite a success, as Miss Armour was a most amusing talker, and the rest of the party proved themselves to be good listeners.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The old lady, being an invalid, had ample time for reading, and concerned herself chiefly with French Mémoires, the cynical light-hearted tone of which appealed to her.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading AVIATION The tea that followed the fortune-telling was quite a success, as Miss Armour was a most amusing talker, and the rest of the party proved themselves to be good listeners.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The old lady, being an invalid, had ample time for reading, and concerned herself chiefly with French Mémoires, the cynical light-hearted tone of which appealed to her.
Halliday
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From this reading "Oh, but it is no credit to me, Mr. Halliday," Miss Armour protested.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The old lady, being an invalid, had ample time for reading, and concerned herself chiefly with French Mémoires, the cynical light-hearted tone of which appealed to her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The old lady, being an invalid, had ample time for reading, and concerned herself chiefly with French Mémoires, the cynical light-hearted tone of which appealed to her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But she was also well-posted in English literature of the best kind, and could converse very ably--as she did--on leading authors and their works.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading The old lady, being an invalid, had ample time for reading, and concerned herself chiefly with French Mémoires, the cynical light-hearted tone of which appealed to her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, but it is no credit to me, Mr. Halliday," Miss Armour protested.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, but it is no credit to me, Mr. Halliday," Miss Armour protested.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But she was also well-posted in English literature of the best kind, and could converse very ably--as she did--on leading authors and their works.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Dan complimented her on the knowledge she had attained.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The old lady, being an invalid, had ample time for reading, and concerned herself chiefly with French Mémoires, the cynical light-hearted tone of which appealed to her.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading But she was also well-posted in English literature of the best kind, and could converse very ably--as she did--on leading authors and their works.
light-heartedadjective
carefree and happy and lighthearted
From this reading The old lady, being an invalid, had ample time for reading, and concerned herself chiefly with French Mémoires, the cynical light-hearted tone of which appealed to her.
listenersnounUS /ˈlɪsənərz/
plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading AVIATION The tea that followed the fortune-telling was quite a success, as Miss Armour was a most amusing talker, and the rest of the party proved themselves to be good listeners.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading But she was also well-posted in English literature of the best kind, and could converse very ably--as she did--on leading authors and their works.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh, but it is no credit to me, Mr. Halliday," Miss Armour protested.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading AVIATION The tea that followed the fortune-telling was quite a success, as Miss Armour was a most amusing talker, and the rest of the party proved themselves to be good listeners.
used to form the superlative
From this reading AVIATION The tea that followed the fortune-telling was quite a success, as Miss Armour was a most amusing talker, and the rest of the party proved themselves to be good listeners.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Oh, but it is no credit to me, Mr. Halliday," Miss Armour protested.
Mémoires
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From this reading The old lady, being an invalid, had ample time for reading, and concerned herself chiefly with French Mémoires, the cynical light-hearted tone of which appealed to her.
not any; not one
From this reading "Oh, but it is no credit to me, Mr. Halliday," Miss Armour protested.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AVIATION The tea that followed the fortune-telling was quite a success, as Miss Armour was a most amusing talker, and the rest of the party proved themselves to be good listeners.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, but it is no credit to me, Mr. Halliday," Miss Armour protested.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old lady, being an invalid, had ample time for reading, and concerned herself chiefly with French Mémoires, the cynical light-hearted tone of which appealed to her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But she was also well-posted in English literature of the best kind, and could converse very ably--as she did--on leading authors and their works.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading AVIATION The tea that followed the fortune-telling was quite a success, as Miss Armour was a most amusing talker, and the rest of the party proved themselves to be good listeners.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading "Oh, but it is no credit to me, Mr. Halliday," Miss Armour protested.
established beyond doubt
From this reading AVIATION The tea that followed the fortune-telling was quite a success, as Miss Armour was a most amusing talker, and the rest of the party proved themselves to be good listeners.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading AVIATION The tea that followed the fortune-telling was quite a success, as Miss Armour was a most amusing talker, and the rest of the party proved themselves to be good listeners.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading The old lady, being an invalid, had ample time for reading, and concerned herself chiefly with French Mémoires, the cynical light-hearted tone of which appealed to her.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading AVIATION The tea that followed the fortune-telling was quite a success, as Miss Armour was a most amusing talker, and the rest of the party proved themselves to be good listeners.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she was also well-posted in English literature of the best kind, and could converse very ably--as she did--on leading authors and their works.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading AVIATION The tea that followed the fortune-telling was quite a success, as Miss Armour was a most amusing talker, and the rest of the party proved themselves to be good listeners.
talkernounUS /ˈtɔːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading AVIATION The tea that followed the fortune-telling was quite a success, as Miss Armour was a most amusing talker, and the rest of the party proved themselves to be good listeners.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading AVIATION The tea that followed the fortune-telling was quite a success, as Miss Armour was a most amusing talker, and the rest of the party proved themselves to be good listeners.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AVIATION The tea that followed the fortune-telling was quite a success, as Miss Armour was a most amusing talker, and the rest of the party proved themselves to be good listeners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AVIATION The tea that followed the fortune-telling was quite a success, as Miss Armour was a most amusing talker, and the rest of the party proved themselves to be good listeners.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But she was also well-posted in English literature of the best kind, and could converse very ably--as she did--on leading authors and their works.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading AVIATION The tea that followed the fortune-telling was quite a success, as Miss Armour was a most amusing talker, and the rest of the party proved themselves to be good listeners.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The old lady, being an invalid, had ample time for reading, and concerned herself chiefly with French Mémoires, the cynical light-hearted tone of which appealed to her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AVIATION The tea that followed the fortune-telling was quite a success, as Miss Armour was a most amusing talker, and the rest of the party proved themselves to be good listeners.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The old lady, being an invalid, had ample time for reading, and concerned herself chiefly with French Mémoires, the cynical light-hearted tone of which appealed to her.
precisely as stated
From this reading But she was also well-posted in English literature of the best kind, and could converse very ably--as she did--on leading authors and their works.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AVIATION The tea that followed the fortune-telling was quite a success, as Miss Armour was a most amusing talker, and the rest of the party proved themselves to be good listeners.
well-posted
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From this reading But she was also well-posted in English literature of the best kind, and could converse very ably--as she did--on leading authors and their works.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The old lady, being an invalid, had ample time for reading, and concerned herself chiefly with French Mémoires, the cynical light-hearted tone of which appealed to her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The old lady, being an invalid, had ample time for reading, and concerned herself chiefly with French Mémoires, the cynical light-hearted tone of which appealed to her.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading But she was also well-posted in English literature of the best kind, and could converse very ably--as she did--on leading authors and their works.
