used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And having done so, it was able to answer back a bit, but only in a very minor key just now, my lords and gentlemen.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading JANE’S AFTERNOON OUT THE Green Chartreuse was able to break its journey at Romano’s, as it passed that home of wassail _en route_ to Bedford Gardens.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Wasn’t Mary very tired after the two performances yesterday?
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading JANE’S AFTERNOON OUT THE Green Chartreuse was able to break its journey at Romano’s, as it passed that home of wassail _en route_ to Bedford Gardens.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And having done so, it was able to answer back a bit, but only in a very minor key just now, my lords and gentlemen.
react verbally
From this reading And having done so, it was able to answer back a bit, but only in a very minor key just now, my lords and gentlemen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading JANE’S AFTERNOON OUT THE Green Chartreuse was able to break its journey at Romano’s, as it passed that home of wassail _en route_ to Bedford Gardens.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JANE’S AFTERNOON OUT THE Green Chartreuse was able to break its journey at Romano’s, as it passed that home of wassail _en route_ to Bedford Gardens.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading And having done so, it was able to answer back a bit, but only in a very minor key just now, my lords and gentlemen.
Bedford
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From this reading JANE’S AFTERNOON OUT THE Green Chartreuse was able to break its journey at Romano’s, as it passed that home of wassail _en route_ to Bedford Gardens.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading And having done so, it was able to answer back a bit, but only in a very minor key just now, my lords and gentlemen.
terminate
From this reading JANE’S AFTERNOON OUT THE Green Chartreuse was able to break its journey at Romano’s, as it passed that home of wassail _en route_ to Bedford Gardens.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And having done so, it was able to answer back a bit, but only in a very minor key just now, my lords and gentlemen.
ChartreusenounUS /ʃɑːrˈtruːz/
aromatic green or yellow liqueur flavored with orange peel and hyssop and peppermint oils; made at monastery near Grenoble, France
From this reading JANE’S AFTERNOON OUT THE Green Chartreuse was able to break its journey at Romano’s, as it passed that home of wassail _en route_ to Bedford Gardens.
dearly loved
From this reading The dear girl herself opened the door to Mr. Philip; it was Jane’s afternoon out.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading And having done so, it was able to answer back a bit, but only in a very minor key just now, my lords and gentlemen.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The dear girl herself opened the door to Mr. Philip; it was Jane’s afternoon out.
half the width of an em
From this reading JANE’S AFTERNOON OUT THE Green Chartreuse was able to break its journey at Romano’s, as it passed that home of wassail _en route_ to Bedford Gardens.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading JANE’S AFTERNOON OUT THE Green Chartreuse was able to break its journey at Romano’s, as it passed that home of wassail _en route_ to Bedford Gardens.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading And having done so, it was able to answer back a bit, but only in a very minor key just now, my lords and gentlemen.
a young female
From this reading The dear girl herself opened the door to Mr. Philip; it was Jane’s afternoon out.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading JANE’S AFTERNOON OUT THE Green Chartreuse was able to break its journey at Romano’s, as it passed that home of wassail _en route_ to Bedford Gardens.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading And having done so, it was able to answer back a bit, but only in a very minor key just now, my lords and gentlemen.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The dear girl herself opened the door to Mr. Philip; it was Jane’s afternoon out.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading JANE’S AFTERNOON OUT THE Green Chartreuse was able to break its journey at Romano’s, as it passed that home of wassail _en route_ to Bedford Gardens.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And having done so, it was able to answer back a bit, but only in a very minor key just now, my lords and gentlemen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading JANE’S AFTERNOON OUT THE Green Chartreuse was able to break its journey at Romano’s, as it passed that home of wassail _en route_ to Bedford Gardens.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading JANE’S AFTERNOON OUT THE Green Chartreuse was able to break its journey at Romano’s, as it passed that home of wassail _en route_ to Bedford Gardens.
JANE'S
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From this reading JANE’S AFTERNOON OUT THE Green Chartreuse was able to break its journey at Romano’s, as it passed that home of wassail _en route_ to Bedford Gardens.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading JANE’S AFTERNOON OUT THE Green Chartreuse was able to break its journey at Romano’s, as it passed that home of wassail _en route_ to Bedford Gardens.
and nothing more
From this reading And having done so, it was able to answer back a bit, but only in a very minor key just now, my lords and gentlemen.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading And having done so, it was able to answer back a bit, but only in a very minor key just now, my lords and gentlemen.
lordsnounUS /lɔːrdz/
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading And having done so, it was able to answer back a bit, but only in a very minor key just now, my lords and gentlemen.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Wasn’t Mary very tired after the two performances yesterday?
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading And having done so, it was able to answer back a bit, but only in a very minor key just now, my lords and gentlemen.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The dear girl herself opened the door to Mr. Philip; it was Jane’s afternoon out.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And having done so, it was able to answer back a bit, but only in a very minor key just now, my lords and gentlemen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a bit.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And having done so, it was able to answer back a bit, but only in a very minor key just now, my lords and gentlemen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JANE’S AFTERNOON OUT THE Green Chartreuse was able to break its journey at Romano’s, as it passed that home of wassail _en route_ to Bedford Gardens.
and nothing more
From this reading And having done so, it was able to answer back a bit, but only in a very minor key just now, my lords and gentlemen.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The dear girl herself opened the door to Mr. Philip; it was Jane’s afternoon out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading JANE’S AFTERNOON OUT THE Green Chartreuse was able to break its journey at Romano’s, as it passed that home of wassail _en route_ to Bedford Gardens.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading JANE’S AFTERNOON OUT THE Green Chartreuse was able to break its journey at Romano’s, as it passed that home of wassail _en route_ to Bedford Gardens.
performancesnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmənsəz/
plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Wasn’t Mary very tired after the two performances yesterday?
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading The dear girl herself opened the door to Mr. Philip; it was Jane’s afternoon out.
Romano's
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From this reading JANE’S AFTERNOON OUT THE Green Chartreuse was able to break its journey at Romano’s, as it passed that home of wassail _en route_ to Bedford Gardens.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading JANE’S AFTERNOON OUT THE Green Chartreuse was able to break its journey at Romano’s, as it passed that home of wassail _en route_ to Bedford Gardens.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And having done so, it was able to answer back a bit, but only in a very minor key just now, my lords and gentlemen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JANE’S AFTERNOON OUT THE Green Chartreuse was able to break its journey at Romano’s, as it passed that home of wassail _en route_ to Bedford Gardens.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JANE’S AFTERNOON OUT THE Green Chartreuse was able to break its journey at Romano’s, as it passed that home of wassail _en route_ to Bedford Gardens.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Wasn’t Mary very tired after the two performances yesterday?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JANE’S AFTERNOON OUT THE Green Chartreuse was able to break its journey at Romano’s, as it passed that home of wassail _en route_ to Bedford Gardens.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Wasn’t Mary very tired after the two performances yesterday?
precisely as stated
From this reading And having done so, it was able to answer back a bit, but only in a very minor key just now, my lords and gentlemen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JANE’S AFTERNOON OUT THE Green Chartreuse was able to break its journey at Romano’s, as it passed that home of wassail _en route_ to Bedford Gardens.
Wasn't
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From this reading Wasn’t Mary very tired after the two performances yesterday?
wassailverb
celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
From this reading JANE’S AFTERNOON OUT THE Green Chartreuse was able to break its journey at Romano’s, as it passed that home of wassail _en route_ to Bedford Gardens.
the day immediately before today
From this reading Wasn’t Mary very tired after the two performances yesterday?
