used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, he promised to meet them in Whitby a week later, and remain there during August.
how long something has existed
From this reading Mrs. Eastham pleaded age and the school treat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, he promised to meet them in Whitby a week later, and remain there during August.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE THIRD MAN APPEARS The Rev. Wilberforce Layton raised no objection to his daughter's excursion to London with Mrs. Capella.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Someone had exercised rare discretion in ordering a special meal; the wines were good, and two at least of the company merry as emancipated school children.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was, therefore, a comparatively youthful party which Brett joined at dinner in one of the great hotels in Northumberland Avenue.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Indeed, he promised to meet them in Whitby a week later, and remain there during August.
a line of approach
From this reading It was, therefore, a comparatively youthful party which Brett joined at dinner in one of the great hotels in Northumberland Avenue.
Brett
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From this reading It was, therefore, a comparatively youthful party which Brett joined at dinner in one of the great hotels in Northumberland Avenue.
CapellanounUS /kəˈpelə/
the brightest star in Auriga
From this reading THE THIRD MAN APPEARS The Rev. Wilberforce Layton raised no objection to his daughter's excursion to London with Mrs. Capella.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Someone had exercised rare discretion in ordering a special meal; the wines were good, and two at least of the company merry as emancipated school children.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Someone had exercised rare discretion in ordering a special meal; the wines were good, and two at least of the company merry as emancipated school children.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading It was, therefore, a comparatively youthful party which Brett joined at dinner in one of the great hotels in Northumberland Avenue.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading THE THIRD MAN APPEARS The Rev. Wilberforce Layton raised no objection to his daughter's excursion to London with Mrs. Capella.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading It was, therefore, a comparatively youthful party which Brett joined at dinner in one of the great hotels in Northumberland Avenue.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading Someone had exercised rare discretion in ordering a special meal; the wines were good, and two at least of the company merry as emancipated school children.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Indeed, he promised to meet them in Whitby a week later, and remain there during August.
Eastham
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From this reading Mrs. Eastham pleaded age and the school treat.
emancipatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈmænsəpeɪtɪd/
free from traditional social restraints
From this reading Someone had exercised rare discretion in ordering a special meal; the wines were good, and two at least of the company merry as emancipated school children.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading THE THIRD MAN APPEARS The Rev. Wilberforce Layton raised no objection to his daughter's excursion to London with Mrs. Capella.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading Someone had exercised rare discretion in ordering a special meal; the wines were good, and two at least of the company merry as emancipated school children.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Someone had exercised rare discretion in ordering a special meal; the wines were good, and two at least of the company merry as emancipated school children.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was, therefore, a comparatively youthful party which Brett joined at dinner in one of the great hotels in Northumberland Avenue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Someone had exercised rare discretion in ordering a special meal; the wines were good, and two at least of the company merry as emancipated school children.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, he promised to meet them in Whitby a week later, and remain there during August.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE THIRD MAN APPEARS The Rev. Wilberforce Layton raised no objection to his daughter's excursion to London with Mrs. Capella.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It was, therefore, a comparatively youthful party which Brett joined at dinner in one of the great hotels in Northumberland Avenue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed, he promised to meet them in Whitby a week later, and remain there during August.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, he promised to meet them in Whitby a week later, and remain there during August.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, therefore, a comparatively youthful party which Brett joined at dinner in one of the great hotels in Northumberland Avenue.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading It was, therefore, a comparatively youthful party which Brett joined at dinner in one of the great hotels in Northumberland Avenue.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Indeed, he promised to meet them in Whitby a week later, and remain there during August.
Layton
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From this reading THE THIRD MAN APPEARS The Rev. Wilberforce Layton raised no objection to his daughter's excursion to London with Mrs. Capella.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Someone had exercised rare discretion in ordering a special meal; the wines were good, and two at least of the company merry as emancipated school children.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE THIRD MAN APPEARS The Rev. Wilberforce Layton raised no objection to his daughter's excursion to London with Mrs. Capella.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE THIRD MAN APPEARS The Rev. Wilberforce Layton raised no objection to his daughter's excursion to London with Mrs. Capella.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Someone had exercised rare discretion in ordering a special meal; the wines were good, and two at least of the company merry as emancipated school children.
come together
From this reading Indeed, he promised to meet them in Whitby a week later, and remain there during August.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Someone had exercised rare discretion in ordering a special meal; the wines were good, and two at least of the company merry as emancipated school children.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE THIRD MAN APPEARS The Rev. Wilberforce Layton raised no objection to his daughter's excursion to London with Mrs. Capella.
not any; not one
From this reading THE THIRD MAN APPEARS The Rev. Wilberforce Layton raised no objection to his daughter's excursion to London with Mrs. Capella.
Northumberlandnoun
the northernmost county of England; has many Roman remains (including Hadrian's Wall)
From this reading It was, therefore, a comparatively youthful party which Brett joined at dinner in one of the great hotels in Northumberland Avenue.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading THE THIRD MAN APPEARS The Rev. Wilberforce Layton raised no objection to his daughter's excursion to London with Mrs. Capella.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was, therefore, a comparatively youthful party which Brett joined at dinner in one of the great hotels in Northumberland Avenue.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was, therefore, a comparatively youthful party which Brett joined at dinner in one of the great hotels in Northumberland Avenue.
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading Someone had exercised rare discretion in ordering a special meal; the wines were good, and two at least of the company merry as emancipated school children.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was, therefore, a comparatively youthful party which Brett joined at dinner in one of the great hotels in Northumberland Avenue.
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading Mrs. Eastham pleaded age and the school treat.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Indeed, he promised to meet them in Whitby a week later, and remain there during August.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading THE THIRD MAN APPEARS The Rev. Wilberforce Layton raised no objection to his daughter's excursion to London with Mrs. Capella.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Someone had exercised rare discretion in ordering a special meal; the wines were good, and two at least of the company merry as emancipated school children.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Indeed, he promised to meet them in Whitby a week later, and remain there during August.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading THE THIRD MAN APPEARS The Rev. Wilberforce Layton raised no objection to his daughter's excursion to London with Mrs. Capella.
an educational institution
From this reading Mrs. Eastham pleaded age and the school treat.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Someone had exercised rare discretion in ordering a special meal; the wines were good, and two at least of the company merry as emancipated school children.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Someone had exercised rare discretion in ordering a special meal; the wines were good, and two at least of the company merry as emancipated school children.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE THIRD MAN APPEARS The Rev. Wilberforce Layton raised no objection to his daughter's excursion to London with Mrs. Capella.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Indeed, he promised to meet them in Whitby a week later, and remain there during August.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Indeed, he promised to meet them in Whitby a week later, and remain there during August.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was, therefore, a comparatively youthful party which Brett joined at dinner in one of the great hotels in Northumberland Avenue.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading THE THIRD MAN APPEARS The Rev. Wilberforce Layton raised no objection to his daughter's excursion to London with Mrs. Capella.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE THIRD MAN APPEARS The Rev. Wilberforce Layton raised no objection to his daughter's excursion to London with Mrs. Capella.
interact in a certain way
From this reading Mrs. Eastham pleaded age and the school treat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Someone had exercised rare discretion in ordering a special meal; the wines were good, and two at least of the company merry as emancipated school children.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was, therefore, a comparatively youthful party which Brett joined at dinner in one of the great hotels in Northumberland Avenue.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Indeed, he promised to meet them in Whitby a week later, and remain there during August.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Someone had exercised rare discretion in ordering a special meal; the wines were good, and two at least of the company merry as emancipated school children.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was, therefore, a comparatively youthful party which Brett joined at dinner in one of the great hotels in Northumberland Avenue.
Whitby
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From this reading Indeed, he promised to meet them in Whitby a week later, and remain there during August.
Wilberforce
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From this reading THE THIRD MAN APPEARS The Rev. Wilberforce Layton raised no objection to his daughter's excursion to London with Mrs. Capella.
winesnounUS /waɪnz/
plural of “wine” — fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Someone had exercised rare discretion in ordering a special meal; the wines were good, and two at least of the company merry as emancipated school children.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE THIRD MAN APPEARS The Rev. Wilberforce Layton raised no objection to his daughter's excursion to London with Mrs. Capella.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading It was, therefore, a comparatively youthful party which Brett joined at dinner in one of the great hotels in Northumberland Avenue.
