used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TROUBLE Still anxious to secure Mr Pratt for a son-in-law, Mrs Bathurst resolved to make some return to his hospitality.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Her husband had very little money, and the lady was unable to give a dinner-party on account of the cost.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Nevertheless, some sort of entertainment had to be given, and after much reflection and many consultations with Peggy, it was decided that it should take the form of a picnic.
in addition
From this reading Also Pratt had "done things so well"--so she put it--that she was unwilling to provoke comparisons.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The scenery around Colester was beautiful, the weather was fine, and the cost of an open-air entertainment would be comparatively small.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her husband had very little money, and the lady was unable to give a dinner-party on account of the cost.
eagerly desirous
From this reading TROUBLE Still anxious to secure Mr Pratt for a son-in-law, Mrs Bathurst resolved to make some return to his hospitality.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The scenery around Colester was beautiful, the weather was fine, and the cost of an open-air entertainment would be comparatively small.
Bathurst
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From this reading TROUBLE Still anxious to secure Mr Pratt for a son-in-law, Mrs Bathurst resolved to make some return to his hospitality.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nevertheless, some sort of entertainment had to be given, and after much reflection and many consultations with Peggy, it was decided that it should take the form of a picnic.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The scenery around Colester was beautiful, the weather was fine, and the cost of an open-air entertainment would be comparatively small.
Colester
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From this reading The scenery around Colester was beautiful, the weather was fine, and the cost of an open-air entertainment would be comparatively small.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading The scenery around Colester was beautiful, the weather was fine, and the cost of an open-air entertainment would be comparatively small.
comparisonsnounUS /kəmˈperəsənz/
plural of “comparison” — the act of examining resemblances
From this reading Also Pratt had "done things so well"--so she put it--that she was unwilling to provoke comparisons.
consultationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “consultation” — a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading Nevertheless, some sort of entertainment had to be given, and after much reflection and many consultations with Peggy, it was decided that it should take the form of a picnic.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Her husband had very little money, and the lady was unable to give a dinner-party on account of the cost.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Nevertheless, some sort of entertainment had to be given, and after much reflection and many consultations with Peggy, it was decided that it should take the form of a picnic.
dinner-party
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her husband had very little money, and the lady was unable to give a dinner-party on account of the cost.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Also Pratt had "done things so well"--so she put it--that she was unwilling to provoke comparisons.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Nevertheless, some sort of entertainment had to be given, and after much reflection and many consultations with Peggy, it was decided that it should take the form of a picnic.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The scenery around Colester was beautiful, the weather was fine, and the cost of an open-air entertainment would be comparatively small.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TROUBLE Still anxious to secure Mr Pratt for a son-in-law, Mrs Bathurst resolved to make some return to his hospitality.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Nevertheless, some sort of entertainment had to be given, and after much reflection and many consultations with Peggy, it was decided that it should take the form of a picnic.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Her husband had very little money, and the lady was unable to give a dinner-party on account of the cost.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Nevertheless, some sort of entertainment had to be given, and after much reflection and many consultations with Peggy, it was decided that it should take the form of a picnic.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her husband had very little money, and the lady was unable to give a dinner-party on account of the cost.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her husband had very little money, and the lady was unable to give a dinner-party on account of the cost.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TROUBLE Still anxious to secure Mr Pratt for a son-in-law, Mrs Bathurst resolved to make some return to his hospitality.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading TROUBLE Still anxious to secure Mr Pratt for a son-in-law, Mrs Bathurst resolved to make some return to his hospitality.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Her husband had very little money, and the lady was unable to give a dinner-party on account of the cost.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Also Pratt had "done things so well"--so she put it--that she was unwilling to provoke comparisons.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Her husband had very little money, and the lady was unable to give a dinner-party on account of the cost.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her husband had very little money, and the lady was unable to give a dinner-party on account of the cost.
engage in
From this reading TROUBLE Still anxious to secure Mr Pratt for a son-in-law, Mrs Bathurst resolved to make some return to his hospitality.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Nevertheless, some sort of entertainment had to be given, and after much reflection and many consultations with Peggy, it was decided that it should take the form of a picnic.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Her husband had very little money, and the lady was unable to give a dinner-party on account of the cost.
a form of address for a man
From this reading TROUBLE Still anxious to secure Mr Pratt for a son-in-law, Mrs Bathurst resolved to make some return to his hospitality.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading TROUBLE Still anxious to secure Mr Pratt for a son-in-law, Mrs Bathurst resolved to make some return to his hospitality.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Nevertheless, some sort of entertainment had to be given, and after much reflection and many consultations with Peggy, it was decided that it should take the form of a picnic.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, some sort of entertainment had to be given, and after much reflection and many consultations with Peggy, it was decided that it should take the form of a picnic.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her husband had very little money, and the lady was unable to give a dinner-party on account of the cost.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her husband had very little money, and the lady was unable to give a dinner-party on account of the cost.
open-airadjective
in the open air
From this reading The scenery around Colester was beautiful, the weather was fine, and the cost of an open-air entertainment would be comparatively small.
Peggy
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From this reading Nevertheless, some sort of entertainment had to be given, and after much reflection and many consultations with Peggy, it was decided that it should take the form of a picnic.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading Nevertheless, some sort of entertainment had to be given, and after much reflection and many consultations with Peggy, it was decided that it should take the form of a picnic.
Pratt
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From this reading TROUBLE Still anxious to secure Mr Pratt for a son-in-law, Mrs Bathurst resolved to make some return to his hospitality.
provokeverbUS /prəˈvoʊk/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Also Pratt had "done things so well"--so she put it--that she was unwilling to provoke comparisons.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Also Pratt had "done things so well"--so she put it--that she was unwilling to provoke comparisons.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Nevertheless, some sort of entertainment had to be given, and after much reflection and many consultations with Peggy, it was decided that it should take the form of a picnic.
determined
From this reading TROUBLE Still anxious to secure Mr Pratt for a son-in-law, Mrs Bathurst resolved to make some return to his hospitality.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading TROUBLE Still anxious to secure Mr Pratt for a son-in-law, Mrs Bathurst resolved to make some return to his hospitality.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading The scenery around Colester was beautiful, the weather was fine, and the cost of an open-air entertainment would be comparatively small.
get by special effort
From this reading TROUBLE Still anxious to secure Mr Pratt for a son-in-law, Mrs Bathurst resolved to make some return to his hospitality.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Also Pratt had "done things so well"--so she put it--that she was unwilling to provoke comparisons.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Nevertheless, some sort of entertainment had to be given, and after much reflection and many consultations with Peggy, it was decided that it should take the form of a picnic.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The scenery around Colester was beautiful, the weather was fine, and the cost of an open-air entertainment would be comparatively small.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Also Pratt had "done things so well"--so she put it--that she was unwilling to provoke comparisons.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading TROUBLE Still anxious to secure Mr Pratt for a son-in-law, Mrs Bathurst resolved to make some return to his hospitality.
son-in-lawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading TROUBLE Still anxious to secure Mr Pratt for a son-in-law, Mrs Bathurst resolved to make some return to his hospitality.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Nevertheless, some sort of entertainment had to be given, and after much reflection and many consultations with Peggy, it was decided that it should take the form of a picnic.
not in physical motion
From this reading TROUBLE Still anxious to secure Mr Pratt for a son-in-law, Mrs Bathurst resolved to make some return to his hospitality.
carry out
From this reading Nevertheless, some sort of entertainment had to be given, and after much reflection and many consultations with Peggy, it was decided that it should take the form of a picnic.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Also Pratt had "done things so well"--so she put it--that she was unwilling to provoke comparisons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her husband had very little money, and the lady was unable to give a dinner-party on account of the cost.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Also Pratt had "done things so well"--so she put it--that she was unwilling to provoke comparisons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TROUBLE Still anxious to secure Mr Pratt for a son-in-law, Mrs Bathurst resolved to make some return to his hospitality.
a source of difficulty
From this reading TROUBLE Still anxious to secure Mr Pratt for a son-in-law, Mrs Bathurst resolved to make some return to his hospitality.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Her husband had very little money, and the lady was unable to give a dinner-party on account of the cost.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Also Pratt had "done things so well"--so she put it--that she was unwilling to provoke comparisons.
precisely as stated
From this reading Her husband had very little money, and the lady was unable to give a dinner-party on account of the cost.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her husband had very little money, and the lady was unable to give a dinner-party on account of the cost.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The scenery around Colester was beautiful, the weather was fine, and the cost of an open-air entertainment would be comparatively small.
(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 Also Pratt had "done things so well"--so she put it--that she was unwilling to provoke comparisons.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nevertheless, some sort of entertainment had to be given, and after much reflection and many consultations with Peggy, it was decided that it should take the form of a picnic.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The scenery around Colester was beautiful, the weather was fine, and the cost of an open-air entertainment would be comparatively small.
