used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The bow with which the Warden offered his arm to May was one which included more than the mere formal invitation to go down to dinner, it meant a greeting after absence and an acknowledgment that she was acting as his hostess.
the state of being absent
From this reading I must apologise, Bingham, for her absence.
acknowledgmentnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading The bow with which the Warden offered his arm to May was one which included more than the mere formal invitation to go down to dinner, it meant a greeting after absence and an acknowledgment that she was acting as his hostess.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading The bow with which the Warden offered his arm to May was one which included more than the mere formal invitation to go down to dinner, it meant a greeting after absence and an acknowledgment that she was acting as his hostess.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The bow with which the Warden offered his arm to May was one which included more than the mere formal invitation to go down to dinner, it meant a greeting after absence and an acknowledgment that she was acting as his hostess.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I expect Mrs. Dashwood has already told you that she is not well."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading DINNER "I am sorry I'm late," said the Warden quietly, and he looked at both his guests.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The bow with which the Warden offered his arm to May was one which included more than the mere formal invitation to go down to dinner, it meant a greeting after absence and an acknowledgment that she was acting as his hostess.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DINNER "I am sorry I'm late," said the Warden quietly, and he looked at both his guests.
apologiseverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz/
defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
From this reading I must apologise, Bingham, for her absence.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading The bow with which the Warden offered his arm to May was one which included more than the mere formal invitation to go down to dinner, it meant a greeting after absence and an acknowledgment that she was acting as his hostess.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The bow with which the Warden offered his arm to May was one which included more than the mere formal invitation to go down to dinner, it meant a greeting after absence and an acknowledgment that she was acting as his hostess.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DINNER "I am sorry I'm late," said the Warden quietly, and he looked at both his guests.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I have been with Lady Dashwood.
Bingham
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From this reading I must apologise, Bingham, for her absence.
the two together, not just one
From this reading DINNER "I am sorry I'm late," said the Warden quietly, and he looked at both his guests.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The bow with which the Warden offered his arm to May was one which included more than the mere formal invitation to go down to dinner, it meant a greeting after absence and an acknowledgment that she was acting as his hostess.
Dashwood
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From this reading "I have been with Lady Dashwood.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading DINNER "I am sorry I'm late," said the Warden quietly, and he looked at both his guests.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The bow with which the Warden offered his arm to May was one which included more than the mere formal invitation to go down to dinner, it meant a greeting after absence and an acknowledgment that she was acting as his hostess.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading I expect Mrs. Dashwood has already told you that she is not well."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I must apologise, Bingham, for her absence.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading The bow with which the Warden offered his arm to May was one which included more than the mere formal invitation to go down to dinner, it meant a greeting after absence and an acknowledgment that she was acting as his hostess.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The bow with which the Warden offered his arm to May was one which included more than the mere formal invitation to go down to dinner, it meant a greeting after absence and an acknowledgment that she was acting as his hostess.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading The bow with which the Warden offered his arm to May was one which included more than the mere formal invitation to go down to dinner, it meant a greeting after absence and an acknowledgment that she was acting as his hostess.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading DINNER "I am sorry I'm late," said the Warden quietly, and he looked at both his guests.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I expect Mrs. Dashwood has already told you that she is not well."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have been with Lady Dashwood.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DINNER "I am sorry I'm late," said the Warden quietly, and he looked at both his guests.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I must apologise, Bingham, for her absence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DINNER "I am sorry I'm late," said the Warden quietly, and he looked at both his guests.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading The bow with which the Warden offered his arm to May was one which included more than the mere formal invitation to go down to dinner, it meant a greeting after absence and an acknowledgment that she was acting as his hostess.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DINNER "I am sorry I'm late," said the Warden quietly, and he looked at both his guests.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DINNER "I am sorry I'm late," said the Warden quietly, and he looked at both his guests.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading The bow with which the Warden offered his arm to May was one which included more than the mere formal invitation to go down to dinner, it meant a greeting after absence and an acknowledgment that she was acting as his hostess.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The bow with which the Warden offered his arm to May was one which included more than the mere formal invitation to go down to dinner, it meant a greeting after absence and an acknowledgment that she was acting as his hostess.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I expect Mrs. Dashwood has already told you that she is not well."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The bow with which the Warden offered his arm to May was one which included more than the mere formal invitation to go down to dinner, it meant a greeting after absence and an acknowledgment that she was acting as his hostess.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "I have been with Lady Dashwood.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading DINNER "I am sorry I'm late," said the Warden quietly, and he looked at both his guests.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading DINNER "I am sorry I'm late," said the Warden quietly, and he looked at both his guests.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The bow with which the Warden offered his arm to May was one which included more than the mere formal invitation to go down to dinner, it meant a greeting after absence and an acknowledgment that she was acting as his hostess.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The bow with which the Warden offered his arm to May was one which included more than the mere formal invitation to go down to dinner, it meant a greeting after absence and an acknowledgment that she was acting as his hostess.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The bow with which the Warden offered his arm to May was one which included more than the mere formal invitation to go down to dinner, it meant a greeting after absence and an acknowledgment that she was acting as his hostess.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The bow with which the Warden offered his arm to May was one which included more than the mere formal invitation to go down to dinner, it meant a greeting after absence and an acknowledgment that she was acting as his hostess.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I expect Mrs. Dashwood has already told you that she is not well."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must apologise, Bingham, for her absence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I expect Mrs. Dashwood has already told you that she is not well."
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The bow with which the Warden offered his arm to May was one which included more than the mere formal invitation to go down to dinner, it meant a greeting after absence and an acknowledgment that she was acting as his hostess.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The bow with which the Warden offered his arm to May was one which included more than the mere formal invitation to go down to dinner, it meant a greeting after absence and an acknowledgment that she was acting as his hostess.
with low volume
From this reading DINNER "I am sorry I'm late," said the Warden quietly, and he looked at both his guests.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading DINNER "I am sorry I'm late," said the Warden quietly, and he looked at both his guests.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I expect Mrs. Dashwood has already told you that she is not well."
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading DINNER "I am sorry I'm late," said the Warden quietly, and he looked at both his guests.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The bow with which the Warden offered his arm to May was one which included more than the mere formal invitation to go down to dinner, it meant a greeting after absence and an acknowledgment that she was acting as his hostess.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I expect Mrs. Dashwood has already told you that she is not well."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DINNER "I am sorry I'm late," said the Warden quietly, and he looked at both his guests.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The bow with which the Warden offered his arm to May was one which included more than the mere formal invitation to go down to dinner, it meant a greeting after absence and an acknowledgment that she was acting as his hostess.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I expect Mrs. Dashwood has already told you that she is not well."
WardennounUS /ˈwɔːr.dən/
The chief official or governor in charge of a prison institution.
From this reading DINNER "I am sorry I'm late," said the Warden quietly, and he looked at both his guests.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The bow with which the Warden offered his arm to May was one which included more than the mere formal invitation to go down to dinner, it meant a greeting after absence and an acknowledgment that she was acting as his hostess.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I expect Mrs. Dashwood has already told you that she is not well."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The bow with which the Warden offered his arm to May was one which included more than the mere formal invitation to go down to dinner, it meant a greeting after absence and an acknowledgment that she was acting as his hostess.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I have been with Lady Dashwood.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I expect Mrs. Dashwood has already told you that she is not well."
