used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A DINNER AT BRENTWOOD._ There was rejoicing at Brentwood that evening.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Do you carry witchcraft about with you?"
(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 All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He hailed my cab as I was passing the 'Red Lion' on my road here, and told me his decision.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _A DINNER AT BRENTWOOD._ There was rejoicing at Brentwood that evening.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
BRENTWOOD
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From this reading _A DINNER AT BRENTWOOD._ There was rejoicing at Brentwood that evening.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
Buller
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From this reading Buller has made up his mind to do the right thing, Burleigh, and give you a plumper.
Burleigh
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From this reading Buller has made up his mind to do the right thing, Burleigh, and give you a plumper.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading He hailed my cab as I was passing the 'Red Lion' on my road here, and told me his decision.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Do you carry witchcraft about with you?"
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading He hailed my cab as I was passing the 'Red Lion' on my road here, and told me his decision.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading _A DINNER AT BRENTWOOD._ There was rejoicing at Brentwood that evening.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Buller has made up his mind to do the right thing, Burleigh, and give you a plumper.
drawing-room
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From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading _A DINNER AT BRENTWOOD._ There was rejoicing at Brentwood that evening.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Buller has made up his mind to do the right thing, Burleigh, and give you a plumper.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading He hailed my cab as I was passing the 'Red Lion' on my road here, and told me his decision.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Buller has made up his mind to do the right thing, Burleigh, and give you a plumper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hailed my cab as I was passing the 'Red Lion' on my road here, and told me his decision.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He hailed my cab as I was passing the 'Red Lion' on my road here, and told me his decision.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Buller has made up his mind to do the right thing, Burleigh, and give you a plumper.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading He hailed my cab as I was passing the 'Red Lion' on my road here, and told me his decision.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Buller has made up his mind to do the right thing, Burleigh, and give you a plumper.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He hailed my cab as I was passing the 'Red Lion' on my road here, and told me his decision.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Buller has made up his mind to do the right thing, Burleigh, and give you a plumper.
a form of address for a man
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He hailed my cab as I was passing the 'Red Lion' on my road here, and told me his decision.
information about recent and important events
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He hailed my cab as I was passing the 'Red Lion' on my road here, and told me his decision.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading He hailed my cab as I was passing the 'Red Lion' on my road here, and told me his decision.
plumper
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From this reading Buller has made up his mind to do the right thing, Burleigh, and give you a plumper.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading He hailed my cab as I was passing the 'Red Lion' on my road here, and told me his decision.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading _A DINNER AT BRENTWOOD._ There was rejoicing at Brentwood that evening.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Buller has made up his mind to do the right thing, Burleigh, and give you a plumper.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He hailed my cab as I was passing the 'Red Lion' on my road here, and told me his decision.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
express in words
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _A DINNER AT BRENTWOOD._ There was rejoicing at Brentwood that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _A DINNER AT BRENTWOOD._ There was rejoicing at Brentwood that evening.
a special situation
From this reading Buller has made up his mind to do the right thing, Burleigh, and give you a plumper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He hailed my cab as I was passing the 'Red Lion' on my road here, and told me his decision.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Buller has made up his mind to do the right thing, Burleigh, and give you a plumper.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A DINNER AT BRENTWOOD._ There was rejoicing at Brentwood that evening.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
at the time that
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
which person or people
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
witchcraftnounUS /ˈwɪtʃkræft/
the art of sorcery
From this reading Do you carry witchcraft about with you?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading All the guests staying in the house were assembled in the drawing-room before dinner, when Mr. Oliver Smith, who had retained quarters at the "George," walked in with an appearance of high satisfaction, and immediately began to say, "I bring you good news.
