used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MIXED ASSEMBLY.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had simply made his home as cheerful as possible because he was about to entertain guests.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was Sunday afternoon.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The rather festive look of Petrovitch's room, in which he now sat alone, was not, however, due to any desire to specialise the day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His table was spread with a snowy cloth, and with the preparations for a tea of a distinctly convivial character.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The rather festive look of Petrovitch's room, in which he now sat alone, was not, however, due to any desire to specialise the day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had simply made his home as cheerful as possible because he was about to entertain guests.
ASSEMBLYnounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading A MIXED ASSEMBLY.
for the reason that
From this reading He had simply made his home as cheerful as possible because he was about to entertain guests.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading His table was spread with a snowy cloth, and with the preparations for a tea of a distinctly convivial character.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading He had simply made his home as cheerful as possible because he was about to entertain guests.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading His table was spread with a snowy cloth, and with the preparations for a tea of a distinctly convivial character.
convivialadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪviəl/
occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
From this reading His table was spread with a snowy cloth, and with the preparations for a tea of a distinctly convivial character.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The rather festive look of Petrovitch's room, in which he now sat alone, was not, however, due to any desire to specialise the day.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The rather festive look of Petrovitch's room, in which he now sat alone, was not, however, due to any desire to specialise the day.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading His table was spread with a snowy cloth, and with the preparations for a tea of a distinctly convivial character.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The rather festive look of Petrovitch's room, in which he now sat alone, was not, however, due to any desire to specialise the day.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading He had simply made his home as cheerful as possible because he was about to entertain guests.
festiveadjectiveUS /ˈfestɪv/
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading The rather festive look of Petrovitch's room, in which he now sat alone, was not, however, due to any desire to specialise the day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His table was spread with a snowy cloth, and with the preparations for a tea of a distinctly convivial character.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading He had simply made his home as cheerful as possible because he was about to entertain guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had simply made his home as cheerful as possible because he was about to entertain guests.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The rather festive look of Petrovitch's room, in which he now sat alone, was not, however, due to any desire to specialise the day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had simply made his home as cheerful as possible because he was about to entertain guests.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He had simply made his home as cheerful as possible because he was about to entertain guests.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The rather festive look of Petrovitch's room, in which he now sat alone, was not, however, due to any desire to specialise the day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The rather festive look of Petrovitch's room, in which he now sat alone, was not, however, due to any desire to specialise the day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Sunday afternoon.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The rather festive look of Petrovitch's room, in which he now sat alone, was not, however, due to any desire to specialise the day.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had simply made his home as cheerful as possible because he was about to entertain guests.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading A MIXED ASSEMBLY.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The rather festive look of Petrovitch's room, in which he now sat alone, was not, however, due to any desire to specialise the day.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The rather festive look of Petrovitch's room, in which he now sat alone, was not, however, due to any desire to specialise the day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rather festive look of Petrovitch's room, in which he now sat alone, was not, however, due to any desire to specialise the day.
Petrovitch's
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From this reading The rather festive look of Petrovitch's room, in which he now sat alone, was not, however, due to any desire to specialise the day.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He had simply made his home as cheerful as possible because he was about to entertain guests.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading His table was spread with a snowy cloth, and with the preparations for a tea of a distinctly convivial character.
on the contrary
From this reading The rather festive look of Petrovitch's room, in which he now sat alone, was not, however, due to any desire to specialise the day.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The rather festive look of Petrovitch's room, in which he now sat alone, was not, however, due to any desire to specialise the day.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The rather festive look of Petrovitch's room, in which he now sat alone, was not, however, due to any desire to specialise the day.
and nothing more
From this reading He had simply made his home as cheerful as possible because he was about to entertain guests.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading His table was spread with a snowy cloth, and with the preparations for a tea of a distinctly convivial character.
specialiseverb
devote oneself to a special area of work
From this reading The rather festive look of Petrovitch's room, in which he now sat alone, was not, however, due to any desire to specialise the day.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading His table was spread with a snowy cloth, and with the preparations for a tea of a distinctly convivial character.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading It was Sunday afternoon.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading His table was spread with a snowy cloth, and with the preparations for a tea of a distinctly convivial character.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading His table was spread with a snowy cloth, and with the preparations for a tea of a distinctly convivial character.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The rather festive look of Petrovitch's room, in which he now sat alone, was not, however, due to any desire to specialise the day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The rather festive look of Petrovitch's room, in which he now sat alone, was not, however, due to any desire to specialise the day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Sunday afternoon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The rather festive look of Petrovitch's room, in which he now sat alone, was not, however, due to any desire to specialise the day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His table was spread with a snowy cloth, and with the preparations for a tea of a distinctly convivial character.
