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From this reading Apply: Mrs. L., 24 Brutton Square, N.W._" So ran the advertisement which Mrs. Lawrence periodically inserted in one of the leading London dailies.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading Apply: Mrs. L., 24 Brutton Square, N.W._" So ran the advertisement which Mrs. Lawrence periodically inserted in one of the leading London dailies.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LAWRENCE'S HOSPITALITY "_An Officer's Widow offers hospitality to students and professional women.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LAWRENCE'S HOSPITALITY "_An Officer's Widow offers hospitality to students and professional women.
ApplyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Apply: Mrs. L., 24 Brutton Square, N.W._" So ran the advertisement which Mrs. Lawrence periodically inserted in one of the leading London dailies.
attractivenessnounUS /əˈtræktɪvnəs/
the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts
From this reading She was well-pleased with the wording of it, considering that it combined both veracity and attractiveness--two things which do not invariably run smoothly in conjunction with each other.
the two together, not just one
From this reading She was well-pleased with the wording of it, considering that it combined both veracity and attractiveness--two things which do not invariably run smoothly in conjunction with each other.
Brutton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Apply: Mrs. L., 24 Brutton Square, N.W._" So ran the advertisement which Mrs. Lawrence periodically inserted in one of the leading London dailies.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading She was well-pleased with the wording of it, considering that it combined both veracity and attractiveness--two things which do not invariably run smoothly in conjunction with each other.
conjunctionnounUS /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the temporal property of two things happening at the same time
From this reading She was well-pleased with the wording of it, considering that it combined both veracity and attractiveness--two things which do not invariably run smoothly in conjunction with each other.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading She was well-pleased with the wording of it, considering that it combined both veracity and attractiveness--two things which do not invariably run smoothly in conjunction with each other.
cuisinenounUS /kwɪˈziːn/
the practice or manner of preparing food or the food so prepared
From this reading Excellent cuisine; man-servant; moderate terms.
dailiesnounUS /ˈdeɪliz/
plural of “daily” — a newspaper that is published every day
From this reading Apply: Mrs. L., 24 Brutton Square, N.W._" So ran the advertisement which Mrs. Lawrence periodically inserted in one of the leading London dailies.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She was well-pleased with the wording of it, considering that it combined both veracity and attractiveness--two things which do not invariably run smoothly in conjunction with each other.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading She was well-pleased with the wording of it, considering that it combined both veracity and attractiveness--two things which do not invariably run smoothly in conjunction with each other.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Excellent cuisine; man-servant; moderate terms.
HOSPITALITYnounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading LAWRENCE'S HOSPITALITY "_An Officer's Widow offers hospitality to students and professional women.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Apply: Mrs. L., 24 Brutton Square, N.W._" So ran the advertisement which Mrs. Lawrence periodically inserted in one of the leading London dailies.
insertedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrtəd/
past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something
From this reading Apply: Mrs. L., 24 Brutton Square, N.W._" So ran the advertisement which Mrs. Lawrence periodically inserted in one of the leading London dailies.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading She was well-pleased with the wording of it, considering that it combined both veracity and attractiveness--two things which do not invariably run smoothly in conjunction with each other.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was well-pleased with the wording of it, considering that it combined both veracity and attractiveness--two things which do not invariably run smoothly in conjunction with each other.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading Apply: Mrs. L., 24 Brutton Square, N.W._" So ran the advertisement which Mrs. Lawrence periodically inserted in one of the leading London dailies.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading Apply: Mrs. L., 24 Brutton Square, N.W._" So ran the advertisement which Mrs. Lawrence periodically inserted in one of the leading London dailies.
LAWRENCE'SnounUS /ˈlɔːrənsɪz/
possessive form of “lawrence” — Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading LAWRENCE'S HOSPITALITY "_An Officer's Widow offers hospitality to students and professional women.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Apply: Mrs. L., 24 Brutton Square, N.W._" So ran the advertisement which Mrs. Lawrence periodically inserted in one of the leading London dailies.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Apply: Mrs. L., 24 Brutton Square, N.W._" So ran the advertisement which Mrs. Lawrence periodically inserted in one of the leading London dailies.
man-servant
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From this reading Excellent cuisine; man-servant; moderate terms.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading Excellent cuisine; man-servant; moderate terms.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading Apply: Mrs. L., 24 Brutton Square, N.W._" So ran the advertisement which Mrs. Lawrence periodically inserted in one of the leading London dailies.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was well-pleased with the wording of it, considering that it combined both veracity and attractiveness--two things which do not invariably run smoothly in conjunction with each other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Apply: Mrs. L., 24 Brutton Square, N.W._" So ran the advertisement which Mrs. Lawrence periodically inserted in one of the leading London dailies.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading LAWRENCE'S HOSPITALITY "_An Officer's Widow offers hospitality to students and professional women.
Officer'snounUS /ˈɔːfɪsərz/
possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading LAWRENCE'S HOSPITALITY "_An Officer's Widow offers hospitality to students and professional women.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Apply: Mrs. L., 24 Brutton Square, N.W._" So ran the advertisement which Mrs. Lawrence periodically inserted in one of the leading London dailies.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She was well-pleased with the wording of it, considering that it combined both veracity and attractiveness--two things which do not invariably run smoothly in conjunction with each other.
periodicallyadverbUS /ˌpiːriˈɑːdɪkəli/
in a sporadic manner
From this reading Apply: Mrs. L., 24 Brutton Square, N.W._" So ran the advertisement which Mrs. Lawrence periodically inserted in one of the leading London dailies.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading LAWRENCE'S HOSPITALITY "_An Officer's Widow offers hospitality to students and professional women.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Apply: Mrs. L., 24 Brutton Square, N.W._" So ran the advertisement which Mrs. Lawrence periodically inserted in one of the leading London dailies.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading She was well-pleased with the wording of it, considering that it combined both veracity and attractiveness--two things which do not invariably run smoothly in conjunction with each other.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was well-pleased with the wording of it, considering that it combined both veracity and attractiveness--two things which do not invariably run smoothly in conjunction with each other.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading She was well-pleased with the wording of it, considering that it combined both veracity and attractiveness--two things which do not invariably run smoothly in conjunction with each other.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Apply: Mrs. L., 24 Brutton Square, N.W._" So ran the advertisement which Mrs. Lawrence periodically inserted in one of the leading London dailies.
make square
From this reading Apply: Mrs. L., 24 Brutton Square, N.W._" So ran the advertisement which Mrs. Lawrence periodically inserted in one of the leading London dailies.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading LAWRENCE'S HOSPITALITY "_An Officer's Widow offers hospitality to students and professional women.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Excellent cuisine; man-servant; moderate terms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was well-pleased with the wording of it, considering that it combined both veracity and attractiveness--two things which do not invariably run smoothly in conjunction with each other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Apply: Mrs. L., 24 Brutton Square, N.W._" So ran the advertisement which Mrs. Lawrence periodically inserted in one of the leading London dailies.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She was well-pleased with the wording of it, considering that it combined both veracity and attractiveness--two things which do not invariably run smoothly in conjunction with each other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LAWRENCE'S HOSPITALITY "_An Officer's Widow offers hospitality to students and professional women.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She was well-pleased with the wording of it, considering that it combined both veracity and attractiveness--two things which do not invariably run smoothly in conjunction with each other.
veracitynounUS /vərˈæsɪti/
unwillingness to tell lies
From this reading She was well-pleased with the wording of it, considering that it combined both veracity and attractiveness--two things which do not invariably run smoothly in conjunction with each other.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading Apply: Mrs. L., 24 Brutton Square, N.W._" So ran the advertisement which Mrs. Lawrence periodically inserted in one of the leading London dailies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was well-pleased with the wording of it, considering that it combined both veracity and attractiveness--two things which do not invariably run smoothly in conjunction with each other.
well-pleased
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From this reading She was well-pleased with the wording of it, considering that it combined both veracity and attractiveness--two things which do not invariably run smoothly in conjunction with each other.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Apply: Mrs. L., 24 Brutton Square, N.W._" So ran the advertisement which Mrs. Lawrence periodically inserted in one of the leading London dailies.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading LAWRENCE'S HOSPITALITY "_An Officer's Widow offers hospitality to students and professional women.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was well-pleased with the wording of it, considering that it combined both veracity and attractiveness--two things which do not invariably run smoothly in conjunction with each other.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading LAWRENCE'S HOSPITALITY "_An Officer's Widow offers hospitality to students and professional women.
wordingnounUS /ˈwɜːrdɪŋ/
the manner in which something is expressed in words
From this reading She was well-pleased with the wording of it, considering that it combined both veracity and attractiveness--two things which do not invariably run smoothly in conjunction with each other.
