Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading O-Hana-San was to give a party.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

later than; following

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

(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 Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading She announced the fact with pride to her schoolmates, who, with the frankness peculiar to childhood, eagerly demanded invitations.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Being little girls, they just said, one and all, "Oh, do ask me to come, Hana!"

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Being little girls, they just said, one and all, "Oh, do ask me to come, Hana!"

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading She announced the fact with pride to her schoolmates, who, with the frankness peculiar to childhood, eagerly demanded invitations.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Being little girls, they just said, one and all, "Oh, do ask me to come, Hana!"

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading She announced the fact with pride to her schoolmates, who, with the frankness peculiar to childhood, eagerly demanded invitations.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Being little girls, they just said, one and all, "Oh, do ask me to come, Hana!"

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading She announced the fact with pride to her schoolmates, who, with the frankness peculiar to childhood, eagerly demanded invitations.

provide entertainment for

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading She announced the fact with pride to her schoolmates, who, with the frankness peculiar to childhood, eagerly demanded invitations.

showing or representing to advantage

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

From this reading She announced the fact with pride to her schoolmates, who, with the frankness peculiar to childhood, eagerly demanded invitations.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Being little girls, they just said, one and all, "Oh, do ask me to come, Hana!"

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading O-Hana-San was to give a party.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

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From this reading Being little girls, they just said, one and all, "Oh, do ask me to come, Hana!"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She announced the fact with pride to her schoolmates, who, with the frankness peculiar to childhood, eagerly demanded invitations.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading She announced the fact with pride to her schoolmates, who, with the frankness peculiar to childhood, eagerly demanded invitations.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

and nothing more

From this reading Being little girls, they just said, one and all, "Oh, do ask me to come, Hana!"

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Being little girls, they just said, one and all, "Oh, do ask me to come, Hana!"

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Being little girls, they just said, one and all, "Oh, do ask me to come, Hana!"

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From this reading O-Hana-San was to give a party.

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From this reading O-HANA-SAN'S PARTY.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Being little girls, they just said, one and all, "Oh, do ask me to come, Hana!"

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Being little girls, they just said, one and all, "Oh, do ask me to come, Hana!"

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading O-HANA-SAN'S PARTY.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading She announced the fact with pride to her schoolmates, who, with the frankness peculiar to childhood, eagerly demanded invitations.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading She announced the fact with pride to her schoolmates, who, with the frankness peculiar to childhood, eagerly demanded invitations.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Being little girls, they just said, one and all, "Oh, do ask me to come, Hana!"

plural of “schoolmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with

From this reading She announced the fact with pride to her schoolmates, who, with the frankness peculiar to childhood, eagerly demanded invitations.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She announced the fact with pride to her schoolmates, who, with the frankness peculiar to childhood, eagerly demanded invitations.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading She announced the fact with pride to her schoolmates, who, with the frankness peculiar to childhood, eagerly demanded invitations.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading O-Hana-San was to give a party.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading O-Hana-San was to give a party.

which person or people

From this reading She announced the fact with pride to her schoolmates, who, with the frankness peculiar to childhood, eagerly demanded invitations.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She announced the fact with pride to her schoolmates, who, with the frankness peculiar to childhood, eagerly demanded invitations.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Had they been older, they would have called on the lady who was to entertain, and, after flattering her and making their personal regard for her as prominent as possible, would have brought the conversation round to the party, in order to show that they knew all about it and of course should expect an invitation.