used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The boys were always out during the afternoon, and as a rule never returned until after tea; but Alice and Kathleen were expected to be in for this meal.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The boys were always out during the afternoon, and as a rule never returned until after tea; but Alice and Kathleen were expected to be in for this meal.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Mrs. Tennant spent the afternoon out shopping.
Alice
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From this reading The boys were always out during the afternoon, and as a rule never returned until after tea; but Alice and Kathleen were expected to be in for this meal.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The boys were always out during the afternoon, and as a rule never returned until after tea; but Alice and Kathleen were expected to be in for this meal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She told the girls at dinner that she would be home for tea, that she expected to be rather tired, and hoped that they would be as good as possible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She told the girls at dinner that she would be home for tea, that she expected to be rather tired, and hoped that they would be as good as possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She told the girls at dinner that she would be home for tea, that she expected to be rather tired, and hoped that they would be as good as possible.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She told the girls at dinner that she would be home for tea, that she expected to be rather tired, and hoped that they would be as good as possible.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys were always out during the afternoon, and as a rule never returned until after tea; but Alice and Kathleen were expected to be in for this meal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The boys were always out during the afternoon, and as a rule never returned until after tea; but Alice and Kathleen were expected to be in for this meal.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading She told the girls at dinner that she would be home for tea, that she expected to be rather tired, and hoped that they would be as good as possible.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When Mrs. Tennant walked down the street, Kathleen went to the window and looked after her.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The boys were always out during the afternoon, and as a rule never returned until after tea; but Alice and Kathleen were expected to be in for this meal.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading She told the girls at dinner that she would be home for tea, that she expected to be rather tired, and hoped that they would be as good as possible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She told the girls at dinner that she would be home for tea, that she expected to be rather tired, and hoped that they would be as good as possible.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She told the girls at dinner that she would be home for tea, that she expected to be rather tired, and hoped that they would be as good as possible.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She told the girls at dinner that she would be home for tea, that she expected to be rather tired, and hoped that they would be as good as possible.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Mrs. Tennant walked down the street, Kathleen went to the window and looked after her.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She told the girls at dinner that she would be home for tea, that she expected to be rather tired, and hoped that they would be as good as possible.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading She told the girls at dinner that she would be home for tea, that she expected to be rather tired, and hoped that they would be as good as possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The boys were always out during the afternoon, and as a rule never returned until after tea; but Alice and Kathleen were expected to be in for this meal.
Kathleen
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From this reading The boys were always out during the afternoon, and as a rule never returned until after tea; but Alice and Kathleen were expected to be in for this meal.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When Mrs. Tennant walked down the street, Kathleen went to the window and looked after her.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The boys were always out during the afternoon, and as a rule never returned until after tea; but Alice and Kathleen were expected to be in for this meal.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Tennant spent the afternoon out shopping.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The boys were always out during the afternoon, and as a rule never returned until after tea; but Alice and Kathleen were expected to be in for this meal.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE POOR TIRED ONE.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mrs. Tennant spent the afternoon out shopping.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading THE POOR TIRED ONE.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She told the girls at dinner that she would be home for tea, that she expected to be rather tired, and hoped that they would be as good as possible.
on the contrary
From this reading She told the girls at dinner that she would be home for tea, that she expected to be rather tired, and hoped that they would be as good as possible.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The boys were always out during the afternoon, and as a rule never returned until after tea; but Alice and Kathleen were expected to be in for this meal.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The boys were always out during the afternoon, and as a rule never returned until after tea; but Alice and Kathleen were expected to be in for this meal.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She told the girls at dinner that she would be home for tea, that she expected to be rather tired, and hoped that they would be as good as possible.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading Mrs. Tennant spent the afternoon out shopping.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Mrs. Tennant spent the afternoon out shopping.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading When Mrs. Tennant walked down the street, Kathleen went to the window and looked after her.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading She told the girls at dinner that she would be home for tea, that she expected to be rather tired, and hoped that they would be as good as possible.
Tennant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Tennant spent the afternoon out shopping.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She told the girls at dinner that she would be home for tea, that she expected to be rather tired, and hoped that they would be as good as possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POOR TIRED ONE.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She told the girls at dinner that she would be home for tea, that she expected to be rather tired, and hoped that they would be as good as possible.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The boys were always out during the afternoon, and as a rule never returned until after tea; but Alice and Kathleen were expected to be in for this meal.
TIREDadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading THE POOR TIRED ONE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She told the girls at dinner that she would be home for tea, that she expected to be rather tired, and hoped that they would be as good as possible.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She told the girls at dinner that she would be home for tea, that she expected to be rather tired, and hoped that they would be as good as possible.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The boys were always out during the afternoon, and as a rule never returned until after tea; but Alice and Kathleen were expected to be in for this meal.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading When Mrs. Tennant walked down the street, Kathleen went to the window and looked after her.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Mrs. Tennant walked down the street, Kathleen went to the window and looked after her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys were always out during the afternoon, and as a rule never returned until after tea; but Alice and Kathleen were expected to be in for this meal.
at the time that
From this reading When Mrs. Tennant walked down the street, Kathleen went to the window and looked after her.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading When Mrs. Tennant walked down the street, Kathleen went to the window and looked after her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She told the girls at dinner that she would be home for tea, that she expected to be rather tired, and hoped that they would be as good as possible.
