used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Pouncefort entertainments were generally upon a lavish scale, were also largely attended by the military element of Sandacre society, and were invariably described in the local journals as "very smart affairs."
absented
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From this reading THE ENEMY Mrs. Pouncefort's garden-party was an annual affair of some importance to which everyone, from the County downwards, was bidden, and from which very few absented themselves.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE ENEMY Mrs. Pouncefort's garden-party was an annual affair of some importance to which everyone, from the County downwards, was bidden, and from which very few absented themselves.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The Pouncefort entertainments were generally upon a lavish scale, were also largely attended by the military element of Sandacre society, and were invariably described in the local journals as "very smart affairs."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She knew a good many people in the neighbourhood, and she was sure to meet all her friends there.
in addition
From this reading The Pouncefort entertainments were generally upon a lavish scale, were also largely attended by the military element of Sandacre society, and were invariably described in the local journals as "very smart affairs."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE ENEMY Mrs. Pouncefort's garden-party was an annual affair of some importance to which everyone, from the County downwards, was bidden, and from which very few absented themselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ENEMY Mrs. Pouncefort's garden-party was an annual affair of some importance to which everyone, from the County downwards, was bidden, and from which very few absented themselves.
angledadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡəld/
forming or set at an angle
From this reading It was, moreover, for this that she had successfully angled for an invitation for Bertrand.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading THE ENEMY Mrs. Pouncefort's garden-party was an annual affair of some importance to which everyone, from the County downwards, was bidden, and from which very few absented themselves.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Pouncefort entertainments were generally upon a lavish scale, were also largely attended by the military element of Sandacre society, and were invariably described in the local journals as "very smart affairs."
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading The Pouncefort entertainments were generally upon a lavish scale, were also largely attended by the military element of Sandacre society, and were invariably described in the local journals as "very smart affairs."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had Chris been in her normal spirits she would have hailed the occasion with delight.
Bertrand
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From this reading It was, moreover, for this that she had successfully angled for an invitation for Bertrand.
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading THE ENEMY Mrs. Pouncefort's garden-party was an annual affair of some importance to which everyone, from the County downwards, was bidden, and from which very few absented themselves.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Pouncefort entertainments were generally upon a lavish scale, were also largely attended by the military element of Sandacre society, and were invariably described in the local journals as "very smart affairs."
Chris
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From this reading Had Chris been in her normal spirits she would have hailed the occasion with delight.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading THE ENEMY Mrs. Pouncefort's garden-party was an annual affair of some importance to which everyone, from the County downwards, was bidden, and from which very few absented themselves.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Had Chris been in her normal spirits she would have hailed the occasion with delight.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The Pouncefort entertainments were generally upon a lavish scale, were also largely attended by the military element of Sandacre society, and were invariably described in the local journals as "very smart affairs."
downwardsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnwərdz/
spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position
From this reading THE ENEMY Mrs. Pouncefort's garden-party was an annual affair of some importance to which everyone, from the County downwards, was bidden, and from which very few absented themselves.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading The Pouncefort entertainments were generally upon a lavish scale, were also largely attended by the military element of Sandacre society, and were invariably described in the local journals as "very smart affairs."
an opposing military force
From this reading THE ENEMY Mrs. Pouncefort's garden-party was an annual affair of some importance to which everyone, from the County downwards, was bidden, and from which very few absented themselves.
entertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading The Pouncefort entertainments were generally upon a lavish scale, were also largely attended by the military element of Sandacre society, and were invariably described in the local journals as "very smart affairs."
every person
From this reading THE ENEMY Mrs. Pouncefort's garden-party was an annual affair of some importance to which everyone, from the County downwards, was bidden, and from which very few absented themselves.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE ENEMY Mrs. Pouncefort's garden-party was an annual affair of some importance to which everyone, from the County downwards, was bidden, and from which very few absented themselves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was, moreover, for this that she had successfully angled for an invitation for Bertrand.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She knew a good many people in the neighbourhood, and she was sure to meet all her friends there.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE ENEMY Mrs. Pouncefort's garden-party was an annual affair of some importance to which everyone, from the County downwards, was bidden, and from which very few absented themselves.
garden-party
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From this reading THE ENEMY Mrs. Pouncefort's garden-party was an annual affair of some importance to which everyone, from the County downwards, was bidden, and from which very few absented themselves.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The Pouncefort entertainments were generally upon a lavish scale, were also largely attended by the military element of Sandacre society, and were invariably described in the local journals as "very smart affairs."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She knew a good many people in the neighbourhood, and she was sure to meet all her friends there.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had Chris been in her normal spirits she would have hailed the occasion with delight.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading Had Chris been in her normal spirits she would have hailed the occasion with delight.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had Chris been in her normal spirits she would have hailed the occasion with delight.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Had Chris been in her normal spirits she would have hailed the occasion with delight.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading THE ENEMY Mrs. Pouncefort's garden-party was an annual affair of some importance to which everyone, from the County downwards, was bidden, and from which very few absented themselves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Pouncefort entertainments were generally upon a lavish scale, were also largely attended by the military element of Sandacre society, and were invariably described in the local journals as "very smart affairs."
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The Pouncefort entertainments were generally upon a lavish scale, were also largely attended by the military element of Sandacre society, and were invariably described in the local journals as "very smart affairs."
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading It was, moreover, for this that she had successfully angled for an invitation for Bertrand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, moreover, for this that she had successfully angled for an invitation for Bertrand.
journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/
plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading The Pouncefort entertainments were generally upon a lavish scale, were also largely attended by the military element of Sandacre society, and were invariably described in the local journals as "very smart affairs."
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew a good many people in the neighbourhood, and she was sure to meet all her friends there.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The Pouncefort entertainments were generally upon a lavish scale, were also largely attended by the military element of Sandacre society, and were invariably described in the local journals as "very smart affairs."
lavishadjectiveUS /ˈlævɪʃ/
very generous
From this reading The Pouncefort entertainments were generally upon a lavish scale, were also largely attended by the military element of Sandacre society, and were invariably described in the local journals as "very smart affairs."
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading The Pouncefort entertainments were generally upon a lavish scale, were also largely attended by the military element of Sandacre society, and were invariably described in the local journals as "very smart affairs."
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 She knew a good many people in the neighbourhood, and she was sure to meet all her friends there.
come together
From this reading She knew a good many people in the neighbourhood, and she was sure to meet all her friends there.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading The Pouncefort entertainments were generally upon a lavish scale, were also largely attended by the military element of Sandacre society, and were invariably described in the local journals as "very smart affairs."
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading It was, moreover, for this that she had successfully angled for an invitation for Bertrand.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE ENEMY Mrs. Pouncefort's garden-party was an annual affair of some importance to which everyone, from the County downwards, was bidden, and from which very few absented themselves.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading She knew a good many people in the neighbourhood, and she was sure to meet all her friends there.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading Had Chris been in her normal spirits she would have hailed the occasion with delight.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Had Chris been in her normal spirits she would have hailed the occasion with delight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ENEMY Mrs. Pouncefort's garden-party was an annual affair of some importance to which everyone, from the County downwards, was bidden, and from which very few absented themselves.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She knew a good many people in the neighbourhood, and she was sure to meet all her friends there.
Pouncefort
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From this reading The Pouncefort entertainments were generally upon a lavish scale, were also largely attended by the military element of Sandacre society, and were invariably described in the local journals as "very smart affairs."
Pouncefort's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ENEMY Mrs. Pouncefort's garden-party was an annual affair of some importance to which everyone, from the County downwards, was bidden, and from which very few absented themselves.
Sandacre
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From this reading The Pouncefort entertainments were generally upon a lavish scale, were also largely attended by the military element of Sandacre society, and were invariably described in the local journals as "very smart affairs."
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading The Pouncefort entertainments were generally upon a lavish scale, were also largely attended by the military element of Sandacre society, and were invariably described in the local journals as "very smart affairs."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had Chris been in her normal spirits she would have hailed the occasion with delight.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading The Pouncefort entertainments were generally upon a lavish scale, were also largely attended by the military element of Sandacre society, and were invariably described in the local journals as "very smart affairs."
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The Pouncefort entertainments were generally upon a lavish scale, were also largely attended by the military element of Sandacre society, and were invariably described in the local journals as "very smart affairs."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE ENEMY Mrs. Pouncefort's garden-party was an annual affair of some importance to which everyone, from the County downwards, was bidden, and from which very few absented themselves.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Had Chris been in her normal spirits she would have hailed the occasion with delight.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading It was, moreover, for this that she had successfully angled for an invitation for Bertrand.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She knew a good many people in the neighbourhood, and she was sure to meet all her friends there.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was, moreover, for this that she had successfully angled for an invitation for Bertrand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ENEMY Mrs. Pouncefort's garden-party was an annual affair of some importance to which everyone, from the County downwards, was bidden, and from which very few absented themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading THE ENEMY Mrs. Pouncefort's garden-party was an annual affair of some importance to which everyone, from the County downwards, was bidden, and from which very few absented themselves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She knew a good many people in the neighbourhood, and she was sure to meet all her friends there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was, moreover, for this that she had successfully angled for an invitation for Bertrand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ENEMY Mrs. Pouncefort's garden-party was an annual affair of some importance to which everyone, from the County downwards, was bidden, and from which very few absented themselves.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Pouncefort entertainments were generally upon a lavish scale, were also largely attended by the military element of Sandacre society, and were invariably described in the local journals as "very smart affairs."
precisely as stated
From this reading THE ENEMY Mrs. Pouncefort's garden-party was an annual affair of some importance to which everyone, from the County downwards, was bidden, and from which very few absented themselves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ENEMY Mrs. Pouncefort's garden-party was an annual affair of some importance to which everyone, from the County downwards, was bidden, and from which very few absented themselves.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Pouncefort entertainments were generally upon a lavish scale, were also largely attended by the military element of Sandacre society, and were invariably described in the local journals as "very smart affairs."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE ENEMY Mrs. Pouncefort's garden-party was an annual affair of some importance to which everyone, from the County downwards, was bidden, and from which very few absented themselves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Had Chris been in her normal spirits she would have hailed the occasion with delight.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had Chris been in her normal spirits she would have hailed the occasion with delight.
