used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Watsons returned to Croydon in October; and a few weeks later, Mrs. Watson, finding the resignation of second mourning eminently becoming, sent out invitations for a party.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About a week before the entertainment was to take place, Lord Osborne called.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Watsons returned to Croydon in October; and a few weeks later, Mrs. Watson, finding the resignation of second mourning eminently becoming, sent out invitations for a party.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Emma was very sensible of the want of propriety in having company within a year of her father's death; but Robert welcomed the arrangement, as he was anxious to show attention to some new and important clients.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Emma was very sensible of the want of propriety in having company within a year of her father's death; but Robert welcomed the arrangement, as he was anxious to show attention to some new and important clients.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Emma was very sensible of the want of propriety in having company within a year of her father's death; but Robert welcomed the arrangement, as he was anxious to show attention to some new and important clients.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was shown into the drawing-room where Emma was working at her embroidery; while Jane sat near her, making out a list of the dishes that would be necessary for the supper.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Emma was very sensible of the want of propriety in having company within a year of her father's death; but Robert welcomed the arrangement, as he was anxious to show attention to some new and important clients.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was shown into the drawing-room where Emma was working at her embroidery; while Jane sat near her, making out a list of the dishes that would be necessary for the supper.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The Watsons returned to Croydon in October; and a few weeks later, Mrs. Watson, finding the resignation of second mourning eminently becoming, sent out invitations for a party.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading About a week before the entertainment was to take place, Lord Osborne called.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Emma was very sensible of the want of propriety in having company within a year of her father's death; but Robert welcomed the arrangement, as he was anxious to show attention to some new and important clients.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading About a week before the entertainment was to take place, Lord Osborne called.
clientsnounUS /ˈklaɪənts/
plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading Emma was very sensible of the want of propriety in having company within a year of her father's death; but Robert welcomed the arrangement, as he was anxious to show attention to some new and important clients.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Emma was very sensible of the want of propriety in having company within a year of her father's death; but Robert welcomed the arrangement, as he was anxious to show attention to some new and important clients.
Croydon
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From this reading The Watsons returned to Croydon in October; and a few weeks later, Mrs. Watson, finding the resignation of second mourning eminently becoming, sent out invitations for a party.
curtsied
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From this reading It was with a sinking heart that Emma rose and curtsied to him.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Emma was very sensible of the want of propriety in having company within a year of her father's death; but Robert welcomed the arrangement, as he was anxious to show attention to some new and important clients.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading He was shown into the drawing-room where Emma was working at her embroidery; while Jane sat near her, making out a list of the dishes that would be necessary for the supper.
drawing-room
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From this reading He was shown into the drawing-room where Emma was working at her embroidery; while Jane sat near her, making out a list of the dishes that would be necessary for the supper.
embroiderynounUS /emˈbrɔɪdəri/
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading He was shown into the drawing-room where Emma was working at her embroidery; while Jane sat near her, making out a list of the dishes that would be necessary for the supper.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading The Watsons returned to Croydon in October; and a few weeks later, Mrs. Watson, finding the resignation of second mourning eminently becoming, sent out invitations for a party.
Emma
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From this reading Emma was very sensible of the want of propriety in having company within a year of her father's death; but Robert welcomed the arrangement, as he was anxious to show attention to some new and important clients.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading About a week before the entertainment was to take place, Lord Osborne called.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Emma was very sensible of the want of propriety in having company within a year of her father's death; but Robert welcomed the arrangement, as he was anxious to show attention to some new and important clients.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The Watsons returned to Croydon in October; and a few weeks later, Mrs. Watson, finding the resignation of second mourning eminently becoming, sent out invitations for a party.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The Watsons returned to Croydon in October; and a few weeks later, Mrs. Watson, finding the resignation of second mourning eminently becoming, sent out invitations for a party.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Watsons returned to Croydon in October; and a few weeks later, Mrs. Watson, finding the resignation of second mourning eminently becoming, sent out invitations for a party.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Emma was very sensible of the want of propriety in having company within a year of her father's death; but Robert welcomed the arrangement, as he was anxious to show attention to some new and important clients.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Emma was very sensible of the want of propriety in having company within a year of her father's death; but Robert welcomed the arrangement, as he was anxious to show attention to some new and important clients.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It was with a sinking heart that Emma rose and curtsied to him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Emma was very sensible of the want of propriety in having company within a year of her father's death; but Robert welcomed the arrangement, as he was anxious to show attention to some new and important clients.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was with a sinking heart that Emma rose and curtsied to him.
of great significance or value
From this reading Emma was very sensible of the want of propriety in having company within a year of her father's death; but Robert welcomed the arrangement, as he was anxious to show attention to some new and important clients.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Watsons returned to Croydon in October; and a few weeks later, Mrs. Watson, finding the resignation of second mourning eminently becoming, sent out invitations for a party.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was shown into the drawing-room where Emma was working at her embroidery; while Jane sat near her, making out a list of the dishes that would be necessary for the supper.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The Watsons returned to Croydon in October; and a few weeks later, Mrs. Watson, finding the resignation of second mourning eminently becoming, sent out invitations for a party.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with a sinking heart that Emma rose and curtsied to him.
Jane
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From this reading He was shown into the drawing-room where Emma was working at her embroidery; while Jane sat near her, making out a list of the dishes that would be necessary for the supper.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The Watsons returned to Croydon in October; and a few weeks later, Mrs. Watson, finding the resignation of second mourning eminently becoming, sent out invitations for a party.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading He was shown into the drawing-room where Emma was working at her embroidery; while Jane sat near her, making out a list of the dishes that would be necessary for the supper.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading About a week before the entertainment was to take place, Lord Osborne called.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He was shown into the drawing-room where Emma was working at her embroidery; while Jane sat near her, making out a list of the dishes that would be necessary for the supper.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading The Watsons returned to Croydon in October; and a few weeks later, Mrs. Watson, finding the resignation of second mourning eminently becoming, sent out invitations for a party.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The Watsons returned to Croydon in October; and a few weeks later, Mrs. Watson, finding the resignation of second mourning eminently becoming, sent out invitations for a party.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He was shown into the drawing-room where Emma was working at her embroidery; while Jane sat near her, making out a list of the dishes that would be necessary for the supper.
absolutely essential
From this reading He was shown into the drawing-room where Emma was working at her embroidery; while Jane sat near her, making out a list of the dishes that would be necessary for the supper.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Emma was very sensible of the want of propriety in having company within a year of her father's death; but Robert welcomed the arrangement, as he was anxious to show attention to some new and important clients.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading The Watsons returned to Croydon in October; and a few weeks later, Mrs. Watson, finding the resignation of second mourning eminently becoming, sent out invitations for a party.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Watsons returned to Croydon in October; and a few weeks later, Mrs. Watson, finding the resignation of second mourning eminently becoming, sent out invitations for a party.
OsbornenounUS /ˈɔːzbɔːrn/
English playwright (1929-1994)
From this reading About a week before the entertainment was to take place, Lord Osborne called.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Watsons returned to Croydon in October; and a few weeks later, Mrs. Watson, finding the resignation of second mourning eminently becoming, sent out invitations for a party.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The Watsons returned to Croydon in October; and a few weeks later, Mrs. Watson, finding the resignation of second mourning eminently becoming, sent out invitations for a party.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading About a week before the entertainment was to take place, Lord Osborne called.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading Emma was very sensible of the want of propriety in having company within a year of her father's death; but Robert welcomed the arrangement, as he was anxious to show attention to some new and important clients.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading The Watsons returned to Croydon in October; and a few weeks later, Mrs. Watson, finding the resignation of second mourning eminently becoming, sent out invitations for a party.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The Watsons returned to Croydon in October; and a few weeks later, Mrs. Watson, finding the resignation of second mourning eminently becoming, sent out invitations for a party.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Emma was very sensible of the want of propriety in having company within a year of her father's death; but Robert welcomed the arrangement, as he was anxious to show attention to some new and important clients.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading It was with a sinking heart that Emma rose and curtsied to him.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He was shown into the drawing-room where Emma was working at her embroidery; while Jane sat near her, making out a list of the dishes that would be necessary for the supper.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The Watsons returned to Croydon in October; and a few weeks later, Mrs. Watson, finding the resignation of second mourning eminently becoming, sent out invitations for a party.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Emma was very sensible of the want of propriety in having company within a year of her father's death; but Robert welcomed the arrangement, as he was anxious to show attention to some new and important clients.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The Watsons returned to Croydon in October; and a few weeks later, Mrs. Watson, finding the resignation of second mourning eminently becoming, sent out invitations for a party.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Emma was very sensible of the want of propriety in having company within a year of her father's death; but Robert welcomed the arrangement, as he was anxious to show attention to some new and important clients.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was shown into the drawing-room where Emma was working at her embroidery; while Jane sat near her, making out a list of the dishes that would be necessary for the supper.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading It was with a sinking heart that Emma rose and curtsied to him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Emma was very sensible of the want of propriety in having company within a year of her father's death; but Robert welcomed the arrangement, as he was anxious to show attention to some new and important clients.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading He was shown into the drawing-room where Emma was working at her embroidery; while Jane sat near her, making out a list of the dishes that would be necessary for the supper.
carry out
From this reading About a week before the entertainment was to take place, Lord Osborne called.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was shown into the drawing-room where Emma was working at her embroidery; while Jane sat near her, making out a list of the dishes that would be necessary for the supper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Watsons returned to Croydon in October; and a few weeks later, Mrs. Watson, finding the resignation of second mourning eminently becoming, sent out invitations for a party.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Watsons returned to Croydon in October; and a few weeks later, Mrs. Watson, finding the resignation of second mourning eminently becoming, sent out invitations for a party.
precisely as stated
From this reading Emma was very sensible of the want of propriety in having company within a year of her father's death; but Robert welcomed the arrangement, as he was anxious to show attention to some new and important clients.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Emma was very sensible of the want of propriety in having company within a year of her father's death; but Robert welcomed the arrangement, as he was anxious to show attention to some new and important clients.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Emma was very sensible of the want of propriety in having company within a year of her father's death; but Robert welcomed the arrangement, as he was anxious to show attention to some new and important clients.
WatsonnounUS /ˈwɑːtsən/
United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading The Watsons returned to Croydon in October; and a few weeks later, Mrs. Watson, finding the resignation of second mourning eminently becoming, sent out invitations for a party.
Watsons
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From this reading The Watsons returned to Croydon in October; and a few weeks later, Mrs. Watson, finding the resignation of second mourning eminently becoming, sent out invitations for a party.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading About a week before the entertainment was to take place, Lord Osborne called.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The Watsons returned to Croydon in October; and a few weeks later, Mrs. Watson, finding the resignation of second mourning eminently becoming, sent out invitations for a party.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading Emma was very sensible of the want of propriety in having company within a year of her father's death; but Robert welcomed the arrangement, as he was anxious to show attention to some new and important clients.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was shown into the drawing-room where Emma was working at her embroidery; while Jane sat near her, making out a list of the dishes that would be necessary for the supper.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He was shown into the drawing-room where Emma was working at her embroidery; while Jane sat near her, making out a list of the dishes that would be necessary for the supper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with a sinking heart that Emma rose and curtsied to him.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Emma was very sensible of the want of propriety in having company within a year of her father's death; but Robert welcomed the arrangement, as he was anxious to show attention to some new and important clients.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading He was shown into the drawing-room where Emma was working at her embroidery; while Jane sat near her, making out a list of the dishes that would be necessary for the supper.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was shown into the drawing-room where Emma was working at her embroidery; while Jane sat near her, making out a list of the dishes that would be necessary for the supper.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Emma was very sensible of the want of propriety in having company within a year of her father's death; but Robert welcomed the arrangement, as he was anxious to show attention to some new and important clients.
