used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading David ate his three cutlets and, both as regards appetite and in other ways, was a great success at the little luncheon party.
adieux
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From this reading "I am sure I hope you'll like Broomleys, Mr. Thain," the Colonel said, as David rose to make his adieux.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading It was quite an adventure in her rather humdrum life, and, after all, there was no reason why a fairy prince shouldn't be an American millionaire and come in a Rolls-Royce.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was quite an adventure in her rather humdrum life, and, after all, there was no reason why a fairy prince shouldn't be an American millionaire and come in a Rolls-Royce.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Afterwards, they finished the bottle of Marsala under a cedar tree, and whilst the Colonel indulged in reminiscences, Sylvia's eyes rested more than once upon the automobile drawn up before the door.
(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 It was quite an adventure in her rather humdrum life, and, after all, there was no reason why a fairy prince shouldn't be an American millionaire and come in a Rolls-Royce.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sure I hope you'll like Broomleys, Mr. Thain," the Colonel said, as David rose to make his adieux.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading It was quite an adventure in her rather humdrum life, and, after all, there was no reason why a fairy prince shouldn't be an American millionaire and come in a Rolls-Royce.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was quite an adventure in her rather humdrum life, and, after all, there was no reason why a fairy prince shouldn't be an American millionaire and come in a Rolls-Royce.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading David ate his three cutlets and, both as regards appetite and in other ways, was a great success at the little luncheon party.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading David ate his three cutlets and, both as regards appetite and in other ways, was a great success at the little luncheon party.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading David ate his three cutlets and, both as regards appetite and in other ways, was a great success at the little luncheon party.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading David ate his three cutlets and, both as regards appetite and in other ways, was a great success at the little luncheon party.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading David ate his three cutlets and, both as regards appetite and in other ways, was a great success at the little luncheon party.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Afterwards, they finished the bottle of Marsala under a cedar tree, and whilst the Colonel indulged in reminiscences, Sylvia's eyes rested more than once upon the automobile drawn up before the door.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was quite an adventure in her rather humdrum life, and, after all, there was no reason why a fairy prince shouldn't be an American millionaire and come in a Rolls-Royce.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Afterwards, they finished the bottle of Marsala under a cedar tree, and whilst the Colonel indulged in reminiscences, Sylvia's eyes rested more than once upon the automobile drawn up before the door.
the two together, not just one
From this reading David ate his three cutlets and, both as regards appetite and in other ways, was a great success at the little luncheon party.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Afterwards, they finished the bottle of Marsala under a cedar tree, and whilst the Colonel indulged in reminiscences, Sylvia's eyes rested more than once upon the automobile drawn up before the door.
Broomleys
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From this reading "I am sure I hope you'll like Broomleys, Mr. Thain," the Colonel said, as David rose to make his adieux.
cedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading Afterwards, they finished the bottle of Marsala under a cedar tree, and whilst the Colonel indulged in reminiscences, Sylvia's eyes rested more than once upon the automobile drawn up before the door.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Afterwards, they finished the bottle of Marsala under a cedar tree, and whilst the Colonel indulged in reminiscences, Sylvia's eyes rested more than once upon the automobile drawn up before the door.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was quite an adventure in her rather humdrum life, and, after all, there was no reason why a fairy prince shouldn't be an American millionaire and come in a Rolls-Royce.
cutletsnounUS /ˈkʌtləts/
plural of “cutlet” — thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled
From this reading David ate his three cutlets and, both as regards appetite and in other ways, was a great success at the little luncheon party.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading David ate his three cutlets and, both as regards appetite and in other ways, was a great success at the little luncheon party.
greatly pleased
From this reading "I am delighted to leave the place in the hands of such a good tenant.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Afterwards, they finished the bottle of Marsala under a cedar tree, and whilst the Colonel indulged in reminiscences, Sylvia's eyes rested more than once upon the automobile drawn up before the door.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Afterwards, they finished the bottle of Marsala under a cedar tree, and whilst the Colonel indulged in reminiscences, Sylvia's eyes rested more than once upon the automobile drawn up before the door.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Afterwards, they finished the bottle of Marsala under a cedar tree, and whilst the Colonel indulged in reminiscences, Sylvia's eyes rested more than once upon the automobile drawn up before the door.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading It was quite an adventure in her rather humdrum life, and, after all, there was no reason why a fairy prince shouldn't be an American millionaire and come in a Rolls-Royce.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Afterwards, they finished the bottle of Marsala under a cedar tree, and whilst the Colonel indulged in reminiscences, Sylvia's eyes rested more than once upon the automobile drawn up before the door.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I am delighted to leave the place in the hands of such a good tenant.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading David ate his three cutlets and, both as regards appetite and in other ways, was a great success at the little luncheon party.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "I am delighted to leave the place in the hands of such a good tenant.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was quite an adventure in her rather humdrum life, and, after all, there was no reason why a fairy prince shouldn't be an American millionaire and come in a Rolls-Royce.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading David ate his three cutlets and, both as regards appetite and in other ways, was a great success at the little luncheon party.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I am sure I hope you'll like Broomleys, Mr. Thain," the Colonel said, as David rose to make his adieux.
humdrumadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmdrʌm/
not challenging; dull and lacking excitement
From this reading It was quite an adventure in her rather humdrum life, and, after all, there was no reason why a fairy prince shouldn't be an American millionaire and come in a Rolls-Royce.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am sure I hope you'll like Broomleys, Mr. Thain," the Colonel said, as David rose to make his adieux.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading David ate his three cutlets and, both as regards appetite and in other ways, was a great success at the little luncheon party.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading Afterwards, they finished the bottle of Marsala under a cedar tree, and whilst the Colonel indulged in reminiscences, Sylvia's eyes rested more than once upon the automobile drawn up before the door.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite an adventure in her rather humdrum life, and, after all, there was no reason why a fairy prince shouldn't be an American millionaire and come in a Rolls-Royce.
go away from a place
From this reading "I am delighted to leave the place in the hands of such a good tenant.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was quite an adventure in her rather humdrum life, and, after all, there was no reason why a fairy prince shouldn't be an American millionaire and come in a Rolls-Royce.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I am sure I hope you'll like Broomleys, Mr. Thain," the Colonel said, as David rose to make his adieux.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading David ate his three cutlets and, both as regards appetite and in other ways, was a great success at the little luncheon party.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading David ate his three cutlets and, both as regards appetite and in other ways, was a great success at the little luncheon party.
engage in
From this reading "I am sure I hope you'll like Broomleys, Mr. Thain," the Colonel said, as David rose to make his adieux.
MarsalanounUS /mɑːrˈsɑːlə/
dark sweet or semisweet dessert wine from Sicily
From this reading Afterwards, they finished the bottle of Marsala under a cedar tree, and whilst the Colonel indulged in reminiscences, Sylvia's eyes rested more than once upon the automobile drawn up before the door.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading It was quite an adventure in her rather humdrum life, and, after all, there was no reason why a fairy prince shouldn't be an American millionaire and come in a Rolls-Royce.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Afterwards, they finished the bottle of Marsala under a cedar tree, and whilst the Colonel indulged in reminiscences, Sylvia's eyes rested more than once upon the automobile drawn up before the door.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I am sure I hope you'll like Broomleys, Mr. Thain," the Colonel said, as David rose to make his adieux.
not any; not one
From this reading It was quite an adventure in her rather humdrum life, and, after all, there was no reason why a fairy prince shouldn't be an American millionaire and come in a Rolls-Royce.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Afterwards, they finished the bottle of Marsala under a cedar tree, and whilst the Colonel indulged in reminiscences, Sylvia's eyes rested more than once upon the automobile drawn up before the door.
on one occasion
From this reading Afterwards, they finished the bottle of Marsala under a cedar tree, and whilst the Colonel indulged in reminiscences, Sylvia's eyes rested more than once upon the automobile drawn up before the door.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading David ate his three cutlets and, both as regards appetite and in other ways, was a great success at the little luncheon party.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading David ate his three cutlets and, both as regards appetite and in other ways, was a great success at the little luncheon party.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "I am delighted to leave the place in the hands of such a good tenant.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading It was quite an adventure in her rather humdrum life, and, after all, there was no reason why a fairy prince shouldn't be an American millionaire and come in a Rolls-Royce.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite an adventure in her rather humdrum life, and, after all, there was no reason why a fairy prince shouldn't be an American millionaire and come in a Rolls-Royce.
on the contrary
From this reading It was quite an adventure in her rather humdrum life, and, after all, there was no reason why a fairy prince shouldn't be an American millionaire and come in a Rolls-Royce.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It was quite an adventure in her rather humdrum life, and, after all, there was no reason why a fairy prince shouldn't be an American millionaire and come in a Rolls-Royce.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading David ate his three cutlets and, both as regards appetite and in other ways, was a great success at the little luncheon party.
reminiscencesnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading Afterwards, they finished the bottle of Marsala under a cedar tree, and whilst the Colonel indulged in reminiscences, Sylvia's eyes rested more than once upon the automobile drawn up before the door.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Afterwards, they finished the bottle of Marsala under a cedar tree, and whilst the Colonel indulged in reminiscences, Sylvia's eyes rested more than once upon the automobile drawn up before the door.
Rolls-Royce
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From this reading It was quite an adventure in her rather humdrum life, and, after all, there was no reason why a fairy prince shouldn't be an American millionaire and come in a Rolls-Royce.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "I am sure I hope you'll like Broomleys, Mr. Thain," the Colonel said, as David rose to make his adieux.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am sure I hope you'll like Broomleys, Mr. Thain," the Colonel said, as David rose to make his adieux.
shouldn't
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From this reading It was quite an adventure in her rather humdrum life, and, after all, there was no reason why a fairy prince shouldn't be an American millionaire and come in a Rolls-Royce.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading David ate his three cutlets and, both as regards appetite and in other ways, was a great success at the little luncheon party.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I am delighted to leave the place in the hands of such a good tenant.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I am sure I hope you'll like Broomleys, Mr. Thain," the Colonel said, as David rose to make his adieux.
Sylvia's
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From this reading Afterwards, they finished the bottle of Marsala under a cedar tree, and whilst the Colonel indulged in reminiscences, Sylvia's eyes rested more than once upon the automobile drawn up before the door.
tenantnounUS /ˈtenənt/
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading "I am delighted to leave the place in the hands of such a good tenant.
Thain
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From this reading "I am sure I hope you'll like Broomleys, Mr. Thain," the Colonel said, as David rose to make his adieux.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Afterwards, they finished the bottle of Marsala under a cedar tree, and whilst the Colonel indulged in reminiscences, Sylvia's eyes rested more than once upon the automobile drawn up before the door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading David ate his three cutlets and, both as regards appetite and in other ways, was a great success at the little luncheon party.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was quite an adventure in her rather humdrum life, and, after all, there was no reason why a fairy prince shouldn't be an American millionaire and come in a Rolls-Royce.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Afterwards, they finished the bottle of Marsala under a cedar tree, and whilst the Colonel indulged in reminiscences, Sylvia's eyes rested more than once upon the automobile drawn up before the door.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading David ate his three cutlets and, both as regards appetite and in other ways, was a great success at the little luncheon party.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am sure I hope you'll like Broomleys, Mr. Thain," the Colonel said, as David rose to make his adieux.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Afterwards, they finished the bottle of Marsala under a cedar tree, and whilst the Colonel indulged in reminiscences, Sylvia's eyes rested more than once upon the automobile drawn up before the door.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Afterwards, they finished the bottle of Marsala under a cedar tree, and whilst the Colonel indulged in reminiscences, Sylvia's eyes rested more than once upon the automobile drawn up before the door.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Afterwards, they finished the bottle of Marsala under a cedar tree, and whilst the Colonel indulged in reminiscences, Sylvia's eyes rested more than once upon the automobile drawn up before the door.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Afterwards, they finished the bottle of Marsala under a cedar tree, and whilst the Colonel indulged in reminiscences, Sylvia's eyes rested more than once upon the automobile drawn up before the door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading David ate his three cutlets and, both as regards appetite and in other ways, was a great success at the little luncheon party.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading David ate his three cutlets and, both as regards appetite and in other ways, was a great success at the little luncheon party.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Afterwards, they finished the bottle of Marsala under a cedar tree, and whilst the Colonel indulged in reminiscences, Sylvia's eyes rested more than once upon the automobile drawn up before the door.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading It was quite an adventure in her rather humdrum life, and, after all, there was no reason why a fairy prince shouldn't be an American millionaire and come in a Rolls-Royce.
you'll
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From this reading "I am sure I hope you'll like Broomleys, Mr. Thain," the Colonel said, as David rose to make his adieux.
