used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was about a week after this conversation that Merefleet, invited by Seton, joined his two friends at _table d'hote_ at their table.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about a week after this conversation that Merefleet, invited by Seton, joined his two friends at _table d'hote_ at their table.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was about a week after this conversation that Merefleet, invited by Seton, joined his two friends at _table d'hote_ at their table.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The suggestion came from Mab, he strongly suspected, for she seconded Seton's proposal so vigorously that to decline would have been almost an impossibility.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The suggestion came from Mab, he strongly suspected, for she seconded Seton's proposal so vigorously that to decline would have been almost an impossibility.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was about a week after this conversation that Merefleet, invited by Seton, joined his two friends at _table d'hote_ at their table.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The suggestion came from Mab, he strongly suspected, for she seconded Seton's proposal so vigorously that to decline would have been almost an impossibility.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was about a week after this conversation that Merefleet, invited by Seton, joined his two friends at _table d'hote_ at their table.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The suggestion came from Mab, he strongly suspected, for she seconded Seton's proposal so vigorously that to decline would have been almost an impossibility.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading It was about a week after this conversation that Merefleet, invited by Seton, joined his two friends at _table d'hote_ at their table.
d'hote
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From this reading It was about a week after this conversation that Merefleet, invited by Seton, joined his two friends at _table d'hote_ at their table.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading The suggestion came from Mab, he strongly suspected, for she seconded Seton's proposal so vigorously that to decline would have been almost an impossibility.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The suggestion came from Mab, he strongly suspected, for she seconded Seton's proposal so vigorously that to decline would have been almost an impossibility.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was about a week after this conversation that Merefleet, invited by Seton, joined his two friends at _table d'hote_ at their table.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The suggestion came from Mab, he strongly suspected, for she seconded Seton's proposal so vigorously that to decline would have been almost an impossibility.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The suggestion came from Mab, he strongly suspected, for she seconded Seton's proposal so vigorously that to decline would have been almost an impossibility.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The suggestion came from Mab, he strongly suspected, for she seconded Seton's proposal so vigorously that to decline would have been almost an impossibility.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "It's miles nicer over here.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was about a week after this conversation that Merefleet, invited by Seton, joined his two friends at _table d'hote_ at their table.
impossibilitynounUS /ˌɪmpɔːsɪˈbɪlɪti/
incapability of existing or occurring
From this reading The suggestion came from Mab, he strongly suspected, for she seconded Seton's proposal so vigorously that to decline would have been almost an impossibility.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading It was about a week after this conversation that Merefleet, invited by Seton, joined his two friends at _table d'hote_ at their table.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about a week after this conversation that Merefleet, invited by Seton, joined his two friends at _table d'hote_ at their table.
It's
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From this reading "It's miles nicer over here.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading It was about a week after this conversation that Merefleet, invited by Seton, joined his two friends at _table d'hote_ at their table.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading "You look so lonely there," she said.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "You look so lonely there," she said.
Mab
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From this reading The suggestion came from Mab, he strongly suspected, for she seconded Seton's proposal so vigorously that to decline would have been almost an impossibility.
Merefleet
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From this reading It was about a week after this conversation that Merefleet, invited by Seton, joined his two friends at _table d'hote_ at their table.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading "It's miles nicer over here.
niceradjectiveUS /ˈnaɪsər/
comparative of “nice” — pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "It's miles nicer over here.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading What's your opinion?"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "It's miles nicer over here.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading The suggestion came from Mab, he strongly suspected, for she seconded Seton's proposal so vigorously that to decline would have been almost an impossibility.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You look so lonely there," she said.
secondedverbUS /ˈsekəndɪd/
past form of “second” — give support or one's approval to
From this reading The suggestion came from Mab, he strongly suspected, for she seconded Seton's proposal so vigorously that to decline would have been almost an impossibility.
SetonnounUS /ˈsiːtən/
United States religious leader who was the first person born in the United States to be canonized (1774-1821)
From this reading It was about a week after this conversation that Merefleet, invited by Seton, joined his two friends at _table d'hote_ at their table.
Seton's
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From this reading The suggestion came from Mab, he strongly suspected, for she seconded Seton's proposal so vigorously that to decline would have been almost an impossibility.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The suggestion came from Mab, he strongly suspected, for she seconded Seton's proposal so vigorously that to decline would have been almost an impossibility.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The suggestion came from Mab, he strongly suspected, for she seconded Seton's proposal so vigorously that to decline would have been almost an impossibility.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading The suggestion came from Mab, he strongly suspected, for she seconded Seton's proposal so vigorously that to decline would have been almost an impossibility.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading The suggestion came from Mab, he strongly suspected, for she seconded Seton's proposal so vigorously that to decline would have been almost an impossibility.
believed likely
From this reading The suggestion came from Mab, he strongly suspected, for she seconded Seton's proposal so vigorously that to decline would have been almost an impossibility.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading It was about a week after this conversation that Merefleet, invited by Seton, joined his two friends at _table d'hote_ at their table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was about a week after this conversation that Merefleet, invited by Seton, joined his two friends at _table d'hote_ at their table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The suggestion came from Mab, he strongly suspected, for she seconded Seton's proposal so vigorously that to decline would have been almost an impossibility.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was about a week after this conversation that Merefleet, invited by Seton, joined his two friends at _table d'hote_ at their table.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "You look so lonely there," she said.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was about a week after this conversation that Merefleet, invited by Seton, joined his two friends at _table d'hote_ at their table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The suggestion came from Mab, he strongly suspected, for she seconded Seton's proposal so vigorously that to decline would have been almost an impossibility.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was about a week after this conversation that Merefleet, invited by Seton, joined his two friends at _table d'hote_ at their table.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading The suggestion came from Mab, he strongly suspected, for she seconded Seton's proposal so vigorously that to decline would have been almost an impossibility.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was about a week after this conversation that Merefleet, invited by Seton, joined his two friends at _table d'hote_ at their table.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was about a week after this conversation that Merefleet, invited by Seton, joined his two friends at _table d'hote_ at their table.
What's
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From this reading What's your opinion?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The suggestion came from Mab, he strongly suspected, for she seconded Seton's proposal so vigorously that to decline would have been almost an impossibility.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You look so lonely there," she said.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What's your opinion?"
