used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were not a card-playing crowd, nor did they care for dancing.
aerialnounUS /ˈeriəl/
a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
From this reading Somebody spoke of radio, having noted Jessie’s aerial when they drove into the grounds.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Aunt Ann, who lived near Riverside Drive, brought the crowd; and although they arrived after dinner, Momsy and Mr. Norwood were rather put to it to amuse the guests.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Aunt Ann, who lived near Riverside Drive, brought the crowd; and although they arrived after dinner, Momsy and Mr. Norwood were rather put to it to amuse the guests.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading Aunt Ann, who lived near Riverside Drive, brought the crowd; and although they arrived after dinner, Momsy and Mr. Norwood were rather put to it to amuse the guests.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aunt Ann, who lived near Riverside Drive, brought the crowd; and although they arrived after dinner, Momsy and Mr. Norwood were rather put to it to amuse the guests.
Ann
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From this reading Aunt Ann, who lived near Riverside Drive, brought the crowd; and although they arrived after dinner, Momsy and Mr. Norwood were rather put to it to amuse the guests.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Aunt Ann, who lived near Riverside Drive, brought the crowd; and although they arrived after dinner, Momsy and Mr. Norwood were rather put to it to amuse the guests.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I do wish you had placed your set downstairs here in the drawing-room, as I suggested, Jessie,” Mrs. Norwood observed in secret to her daughter.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Aunt Ann, who lived near Riverside Drive, brought the crowd; and although they arrived after dinner, Momsy and Mr. Norwood were rather put to it to amuse the guests.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Aunt Ann, who lived near Riverside Drive, brought the crowd; and although they arrived after dinner, Momsy and Mr. Norwood were rather put to it to amuse the guests.
card-playingadjective
preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance
From this reading They were not a card-playing crowd, nor did they care for dancing.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading They were not a card-playing crowd, nor did they care for dancing.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading OFF ON THE “WATER THRUSH” That evening the Norwoods had unexpected company to entertain—three motor cars filled with guests.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading OFF ON THE “WATER THRUSH” That evening the Norwoods had unexpected company to entertain—three motor cars filled with guests.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Aunt Ann, who lived near Riverside Drive, brought the crowd; and although they arrived after dinner, Momsy and Mr. Norwood were rather put to it to amuse the guests.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading They were not a card-playing crowd, nor did they care for dancing.
a female human offspring
From this reading “I do wish you had placed your set downstairs here in the drawing-room, as I suggested, Jessie,” Mrs. Norwood observed in secret to her daughter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They were not a card-playing crowd, nor did they care for dancing.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Aunt Ann, who lived near Riverside Drive, brought the crowd; and although they arrived after dinner, Momsy and Mr. Norwood were rather put to it to amuse the guests.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I do wish you had placed your set downstairs here in the drawing-room, as I suggested, Jessie,” Mrs. Norwood observed in secret to her daughter.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading “I do wish you had placed your set downstairs here in the drawing-room, as I suggested, Jessie,” Mrs. Norwood observed in secret to her daughter.
drawing-room
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From this reading “I do wish you had placed your set downstairs here in the drawing-room, as I suggested, Jessie,” Mrs. Norwood observed in secret to her daughter.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Aunt Ann, who lived near Riverside Drive, brought the crowd; and although they arrived after dinner, Momsy and Mr. Norwood were rather put to it to amuse the guests.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Somebody spoke of radio, having noted Jessie’s aerial when they drove into the grounds.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading OFF ON THE “WATER THRUSH” That evening the Norwoods had unexpected company to entertain—three motor cars filled with guests.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading OFF ON THE “WATER THRUSH” That evening the Norwoods had unexpected company to entertain—three motor cars filled with guests.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading OFF ON THE “WATER THRUSH” That evening the Norwoods had unexpected company to entertain—three motor cars filled with guests.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were not a card-playing crowd, nor did they care for dancing.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Somebody spoke of radio, having noted Jessie’s aerial when they drove into the grounds.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading OFF ON THE “WATER THRUSH” That evening the Norwoods had unexpected company to entertain—three motor cars filled with guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OFF ON THE “WATER THRUSH” That evening the Norwoods had unexpected company to entertain—three motor cars filled with guests.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Somebody spoke of radio, having noted Jessie’s aerial when they drove into the grounds.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I do wish you had placed your set downstairs here in the drawing-room, as I suggested, Jessie,” Mrs. Norwood observed in secret to her daughter.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “I do wish you had placed your set downstairs here in the drawing-room, as I suggested, Jessie,” Mrs. Norwood observed in secret to her daughter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I do wish you had placed your set downstairs here in the drawing-room, as I suggested, Jessie,” Mrs. Norwood observed in secret to her daughter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I do wish you had placed your set downstairs here in the drawing-room, as I suggested, Jessie,” Mrs. Norwood observed in secret to her daughter.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Somebody spoke of radio, having noted Jessie’s aerial when they drove into the grounds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Aunt Ann, who lived near Riverside Drive, brought the crowd; and although they arrived after dinner, Momsy and Mr. Norwood were rather put to it to amuse the guests.
Jessie
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From this reading “I do wish you had placed your set downstairs here in the drawing-room, as I suggested, Jessie,” Mrs. Norwood observed in secret to her daughter.
Jessie's
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From this reading Somebody spoke of radio, having noted Jessie’s aerial when they drove into the grounds.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Aunt Ann, who lived near Riverside Drive, brought the crowd; and although they arrived after dinner, Momsy and Mr. Norwood were rather put to it to amuse the guests.
Momsy
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From this reading Aunt Ann, who lived near Riverside Drive, brought the crowd; and although they arrived after dinner, Momsy and Mr. Norwood were rather put to it to amuse the guests.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading OFF ON THE “WATER THRUSH” That evening the Norwoods had unexpected company to entertain—three motor cars filled with guests.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Aunt Ann, who lived near Riverside Drive, brought the crowd; and although they arrived after dinner, Momsy and Mr. Norwood were rather put to it to amuse the guests.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “I do wish you had placed your set downstairs here in the drawing-room, as I suggested, Jessie,” Mrs. Norwood observed in secret to her daughter.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Aunt Ann, who lived near Riverside Drive, brought the crowd; and although they arrived after dinner, Momsy and Mr. Norwood were rather put to it to amuse the guests.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading They were not a card-playing crowd, nor did they care for dancing.
Norwood
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From this reading Aunt Ann, who lived near Riverside Drive, brought the crowd; and although they arrived after dinner, Momsy and Mr. Norwood were rather put to it to amuse the guests.
Norwoods
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From this reading OFF ON THE “WATER THRUSH” That evening the Norwoods had unexpected company to entertain—three motor cars filled with guests.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were not a card-playing crowd, nor did they care for dancing.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Somebody spoke of radio, having noted Jessie’s aerial when they drove into the grounds.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “I do wish you had placed your set downstairs here in the drawing-room, as I suggested, Jessie,” Mrs. Norwood observed in secret to her daughter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Somebody spoke of radio, having noted Jessie’s aerial when they drove into the grounds.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF ON THE “WATER THRUSH” That evening the Norwoods had unexpected company to entertain—three motor cars filled with guests.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OFF ON THE “WATER THRUSH” That evening the Norwoods had unexpected company to entertain—three motor cars filled with guests.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading “I do wish you had placed your set downstairs here in the drawing-room, as I suggested, Jessie,” Mrs. Norwood observed in secret to her daughter.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Aunt Ann, who lived near Riverside Drive, brought the crowd; and although they arrived after dinner, Momsy and Mr. Norwood were rather put to it to amuse the guests.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading Somebody spoke of radio, having noted Jessie’s aerial when they drove into the grounds.
on the contrary
From this reading Aunt Ann, who lived near Riverside Drive, brought the crowd; and although they arrived after dinner, Momsy and Mr. Norwood were rather put to it to amuse the guests.
RiversidenounUS /ˈrɪvərsaɪd/
the bank of a river
From this reading Aunt Ann, who lived near Riverside Drive, brought the crowd; and although they arrived after dinner, Momsy and Mr. Norwood were rather put to it to amuse the guests.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “I do wish you had placed your set downstairs here in the drawing-room, as I suggested, Jessie,” Mrs. Norwood observed in secret to her daughter.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “I do wish you had placed your set downstairs here in the drawing-room, as I suggested, Jessie,” Mrs. Norwood observed in secret to her daughter.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Somebody spoke of radio, having noted Jessie’s aerial when they drove into the grounds.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Somebody spoke of radio, having noted Jessie’s aerial when they drove into the grounds.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “I do wish you had placed your set downstairs here in the drawing-room, as I suggested, Jessie,” Mrs. Norwood observed in secret to her daughter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OFF ON THE “WATER THRUSH” That evening the Norwoods had unexpected company to entertain—three motor cars filled with guests.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF ON THE “WATER THRUSH” That evening the Norwoods had unexpected company to entertain—three motor cars filled with guests.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aunt Ann, who lived near Riverside Drive, brought the crowd; and although they arrived after dinner, Momsy and Mr. Norwood were rather put to it to amuse the guests.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading OFF ON THE “WATER THRUSH” That evening the Norwoods had unexpected company to entertain—three motor cars filled with guests.
THRUSHnounUS /θrʌʃ/
candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults
From this reading OFF ON THE “WATER THRUSH” That evening the Norwoods had unexpected company to entertain—three motor cars filled with guests.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OFF ON THE “WATER THRUSH” That evening the Norwoods had unexpected company to entertain—three motor cars filled with guests.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading OFF ON THE “WATER THRUSH” That evening the Norwoods had unexpected company to entertain—three motor cars filled with guests.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading OFF ON THE “WATER THRUSH” That evening the Norwoods had unexpected company to entertain—three motor cars filled with guests.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Aunt Ann, who lived near Riverside Drive, brought the crowd; and although they arrived after dinner, Momsy and Mr. Norwood were rather put to it to amuse the guests.
at the time that
From this reading Somebody spoke of radio, having noted Jessie’s aerial when they drove into the grounds.
which person or people
From this reading Aunt Ann, who lived near Riverside Drive, brought the crowd; and although they arrived after dinner, Momsy and Mr. Norwood were rather put to it to amuse the guests.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “I do wish you had placed your set downstairs here in the drawing-room, as I suggested, Jessie,” Mrs. Norwood observed in secret to her daughter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading OFF ON THE “WATER THRUSH” That evening the Norwoods had unexpected company to entertain—three motor cars filled with guests.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I do wish you had placed your set downstairs here in the drawing-room, as I suggested, Jessie,” Mrs. Norwood observed in secret to her daughter.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I do wish you had placed your set downstairs here in the drawing-room, as I suggested, Jessie,” Mrs. Norwood observed in secret to her daughter.
