used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU TELLS A STORY; AND THE TING-TANG RINGS FOR THE LAST TIME More than a year had passed when, one February morning, as he left the breakfast table, Endymion handed Dorothea a slip of paper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU TELLS A STORY; AND THE TING-TANG RINGS FOR THE LAST TIME More than a year had passed when, one February morning, as he left the breakfast table, Endymion handed Dorothea a slip of paper.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU TELLS A STORY; AND THE TING-TANG RINGS FOR THE LAST TIME More than a year had passed when, one February morning, as he left the breakfast table, Endymion handed Dorothea a slip of paper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Do you think we can entertain at dinner next Wednesday?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading If you can manage it, I wish these invitations written out and despatched before noon."
eat an early morning meal
From this reading GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU TELLS A STORY; AND THE TING-TANG RINGS FOR THE LAST TIME More than a year had passed when, one February morning, as he left the breakfast table, Endymion handed Dorothea a slip of paper.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Do you think we can entertain at dinner next Wednesday?
despatched
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From this reading If you can manage it, I wish these invitations written out and despatched before noon."
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "Do you think we can entertain at dinner next Wednesday?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you think we can entertain at dinner next Wednesday?
Dorothea
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From this reading GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU TELLS A STORY; AND THE TING-TANG RINGS FOR THE LAST TIME More than a year had passed when, one February morning, as he left the breakfast table, Endymion handed Dorothea a slip of paper.
Dorothea's
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From this reading Dorothea's eyebrows went up.
Endymion
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From this reading GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU TELLS A STORY; AND THE TING-TANG RINGS FOR THE LAST TIME More than a year had passed when, one February morning, as he left the breakfast table, Endymion handed Dorothea a slip of paper.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading "Do you think we can entertain at dinner next Wednesday?
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading Dorothea's eyebrows went up.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU TELLS A STORY; AND THE TING-TANG RINGS FOR THE LAST TIME More than a year had passed when, one February morning, as he left the breakfast table, Endymion handed Dorothea a slip of paper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU TELLS A STORY; AND THE TING-TANG RINGS FOR THE LAST TIME More than a year had passed when, one February morning, as he left the breakfast table, Endymion handed Dorothea a slip of paper.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU TELLS A STORY; AND THE TING-TANG RINGS FOR THE LAST TIME More than a year had passed when, one February morning, as he left the breakfast table, Endymion handed Dorothea a slip of paper.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU TELLS A STORY; AND THE TING-TANG RINGS FOR THE LAST TIME More than a year had passed when, one February morning, as he left the breakfast table, Endymion handed Dorothea a slip of paper.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU TELLS A STORY; AND THE TING-TANG RINGS FOR THE LAST TIME More than a year had passed when, one February morning, as he left the breakfast table, Endymion handed Dorothea a slip of paper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU TELLS A STORY; AND THE TING-TANG RINGS FOR THE LAST TIME More than a year had passed when, one February morning, as he left the breakfast table, Endymion handed Dorothea a slip of paper.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If you can manage it, I wish these invitations written out and despatched before noon."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you can manage it, I wish these invitations written out and despatched before noon."
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading If you can manage it, I wish these invitations written out and despatched before noon."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If you can manage it, I wish these invitations written out and despatched before noon."
immediately past
From this reading GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU TELLS A STORY; AND THE TING-TANG RINGS FOR THE LAST TIME More than a year had passed when, one February morning, as he left the breakfast table, Endymion handed Dorothea a slip of paper.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU TELLS A STORY; AND THE TING-TANG RINGS FOR THE LAST TIME More than a year had passed when, one February morning, as he left the breakfast table, Endymion handed Dorothea a slip of paper.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading If you can manage it, I wish these invitations written out and despatched before noon."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU TELLS A STORY; AND THE TING-TANG RINGS FOR THE LAST TIME More than a year had passed when, one February morning, as he left the breakfast table, Endymion handed Dorothea a slip of paper.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU TELLS A STORY; AND THE TING-TANG RINGS FOR THE LAST TIME More than a year had passed when, one February morning, as he left the breakfast table, Endymion handed Dorothea a slip of paper.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Do you think we can entertain at dinner next Wednesday?
the middle of the day
From this reading If you can manage it, I wish these invitations written out and despatched before noon."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU TELLS A STORY; AND THE TING-TANG RINGS FOR THE LAST TIME More than a year had passed when, one February morning, as he left the breakfast table, Endymion handed Dorothea a slip of paper.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU TELLS A STORY; AND THE TING-TANG RINGS FOR THE LAST TIME More than a year had passed when, one February morning, as he left the breakfast table, Endymion handed Dorothea a slip of paper.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If you can manage it, I wish these invitations written out and despatched before noon."
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU TELLS A STORY; AND THE TING-TANG RINGS FOR THE LAST TIME More than a year had passed when, one February morning, as he left the breakfast table, Endymion handed Dorothea a slip of paper.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU TELLS A STORY; AND THE TING-TANG RINGS FOR THE LAST TIME More than a year had passed when, one February morning, as he left the breakfast table, Endymion handed Dorothea a slip of paper.
RINGSnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU TELLS A STORY; AND THE TING-TANG RINGS FOR THE LAST TIME More than a year had passed when, one February morning, as he left the breakfast table, Endymion handed Dorothea a slip of paper.
ROCHAMBEAUnoun
French general who commanded French troops in the American Revolution, notably at Yorktown (1725-1807)
From this reading GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU TELLS A STORY; AND THE TING-TANG RINGS FOR THE LAST TIME More than a year had passed when, one February morning, as he left the breakfast table, Endymion handed Dorothea a slip of paper.
move stealthily
From this reading GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU TELLS A STORY; AND THE TING-TANG RINGS FOR THE LAST TIME More than a year had passed when, one February morning, as he left the breakfast table, Endymion handed Dorothea a slip of paper.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU TELLS A STORY; AND THE TING-TANG RINGS FOR THE LAST TIME More than a year had passed when, one February morning, as he left the breakfast table, Endymion handed Dorothea a slip of paper.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU TELLS A STORY; AND THE TING-TANG RINGS FOR THE LAST TIME More than a year had passed when, one February morning, as he left the breakfast table, Endymion handed Dorothea a slip of paper.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU TELLS A STORY; AND THE TING-TANG RINGS FOR THE LAST TIME More than a year had passed when, one February morning, as he left the breakfast table, Endymion handed Dorothea a slip of paper.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU TELLS A STORY; AND THE TING-TANG RINGS FOR THE LAST TIME More than a year had passed when, one February morning, as he left the breakfast table, Endymion handed Dorothea a slip of paper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU TELLS A STORY; AND THE TING-TANG RINGS FOR THE LAST TIME More than a year had passed when, one February morning, as he left the breakfast table, Endymion handed Dorothea a slip of paper.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading If you can manage it, I wish these invitations written out and despatched before noon."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you think we can entertain at dinner next Wednesday?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU TELLS A STORY; AND THE TING-TANG RINGS FOR THE LAST TIME More than a year had passed when, one February morning, as he left the breakfast table, Endymion handed Dorothea a slip of paper.
TING-TANG
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From this reading GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU TELLS A STORY; AND THE TING-TANG RINGS FOR THE LAST TIME More than a year had passed when, one February morning, as he left the breakfast table, Endymion handed Dorothea a slip of paper.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Dorothea's eyebrows went up.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Do you think we can entertain at dinner next Wednesday?
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading "Do you think we can entertain at dinner next Wednesday?
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Dorothea's eyebrows went up.
at the time that
From this reading GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU TELLS A STORY; AND THE TING-TANG RINGS FOR THE LAST TIME More than a year had passed when, one February morning, as he left the breakfast table, Endymion handed Dorothea a slip of paper.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading If you can manage it, I wish these invitations written out and despatched before noon."
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading If you can manage it, I wish these invitations written out and despatched before noon."
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU TELLS A STORY; AND THE TING-TANG RINGS FOR THE LAST TIME More than a year had passed when, one February morning, as he left the breakfast table, Endymion handed Dorothea a slip of paper.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you think we can entertain at dinner next Wednesday?
