used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gossett in the country was a very different person from Gossett in Grosvenor Square.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "The drawing-room here is closed for the present, sir," he observed, after he had superintended the bestowal of David's coat and hat upon an underling.
(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 An intimate at Mandeleys was not at all the same thing as a caller in town, and David found himself welcomed that evening with a grave but confidential smile.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An intimate at Mandeleys was not at all the same thing as a caller in town, and David found himself welcomed that evening with a grave but confidential smile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An intimate at Mandeleys was not at all the same thing as a caller in town, and David found himself welcomed that evening with a grave but confidential smile.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We are using the gallery on the left wing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An intimate at Mandeleys was not at all the same thing as a caller in town, and David found himself welcomed that evening with a grave but confidential smile.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An intimate at Mandeleys was not at all the same thing as a caller in town, and David found himself welcomed that evening with a grave but confidential smile.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If you will be so kind as to come this way."
bestowalnoun
the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift
From this reading "The drawing-room here is closed for the present, sir," he observed, after he had superintended the bestowal of David's coat and hat upon an underling.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading An intimate at Mandeleys was not at all the same thing as a caller in town, and David found himself welcomed that evening with a grave but confidential smile.
callernounUS /ˈkɔːlər/
a social or business visitor
From this reading An intimate at Mandeleys was not at all the same thing as a caller in town, and David found himself welcomed that evening with a grave but confidential smile.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading "The drawing-room here is closed for the present, sir," he observed, after he had superintended the bestowal of David's coat and hat upon an underling.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading "The drawing-room here is closed for the present, sir," he observed, after he had superintended the bestowal of David's coat and hat upon an underling.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If you will be so kind as to come this way."
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading An intimate at Mandeleys was not at all the same thing as a caller in town, and David found himself welcomed that evening with a grave but confidential smile.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Gossett in the country was a very different person from Gossett in Grosvenor Square.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading An intimate at Mandeleys was not at all the same thing as a caller in town, and David found himself welcomed that evening with a grave but confidential smile.
David'snounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/
possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading "The drawing-room here is closed for the present, sir," he observed, after he had superintended the bestowal of David's coat and hat upon an underling.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Gossett in the country was a very different person from Gossett in Grosvenor Square.
drawing-room
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From this reading "The drawing-room here is closed for the present, sir," he observed, after he had superintended the bestowal of David's coat and hat upon an underling.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading An intimate at Mandeleys was not at all the same thing as a caller in town, and David found himself welcomed that evening with a grave but confidential smile.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The drawing-room here is closed for the present, sir," he observed, after he had superintended the bestowal of David's coat and hat upon an underling.
set up or found
From this reading An intimate at Mandeleys was not at all the same thing as a caller in town, and David found himself welcomed that evening with a grave but confidential smile.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gossett in the country was a very different person from Gossett in Grosvenor Square.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading "We are using the gallery on the left wing.
Gossett
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From this reading Gossett in the country was a very different person from Gossett in Grosvenor Square.
death of a person
From this reading An intimate at Mandeleys was not at all the same thing as a caller in town, and David found himself welcomed that evening with a grave but confidential smile.
Grosvenor
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From this reading Gossett in the country was a very different person from Gossett in Grosvenor Square.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "The drawing-room here is closed for the present, sir," he observed, after he had superintended the bestowal of David's coat and hat upon an underling.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "The drawing-room here is closed for the present, sir," he observed, after he had superintended the bestowal of David's coat and hat upon an underling.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The drawing-room here is closed for the present, sir," he observed, after he had superintended the bestowal of David's coat and hat upon an underling.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "The drawing-room here is closed for the present, sir," he observed, after he had superintended the bestowal of David's coat and hat upon an underling.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading An intimate at Mandeleys was not at all the same thing as a caller in town, and David found himself welcomed that evening with a grave but confidential smile.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you will be so kind as to come this way."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gossett in the country was a very different person from Gossett in Grosvenor Square.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading An intimate at Mandeleys was not at all the same thing as a caller in town, and David found himself welcomed that evening with a grave but confidential smile.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The drawing-room here is closed for the present, sir," he observed, after he had superintended the bestowal of David's coat and hat upon an underling.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading If you will be so kind as to come this way."
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 "We are using the gallery on the left wing.
Mandeleys
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From this reading An intimate at Mandeleys was not at all the same thing as a caller in town, and David found himself welcomed that evening with a grave but confidential smile.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading An intimate at Mandeleys was not at all the same thing as a caller in town, and David found himself welcomed that evening with a grave but confidential smile.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "The drawing-room here is closed for the present, sir," he observed, after he had superintended the bestowal of David's coat and hat upon an underling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The drawing-room here is closed for the present, sir," he observed, after he had superintended the bestowal of David's coat and hat upon an underling.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "We are using the gallery on the left wing.
a human being
From this reading Gossett in the country was a very different person from Gossett in Grosvenor Square.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "The drawing-room here is closed for the present, sir," he observed, after he had superintended the bestowal of David's coat and hat upon an underling.
Identical; not different.
From this reading An intimate at Mandeleys was not at all the same thing as a caller in town, and David found himself welcomed that evening with a grave but confidential smile.
term of address for a man
From this reading "The drawing-room here is closed for the present, sir," he observed, after he had superintended the bestowal of David's coat and hat upon an underling.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading An intimate at Mandeleys was not at all the same thing as a caller in town, and David found himself welcomed that evening with a grave but confidential smile.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If you will be so kind as to come this way."
make square
From this reading Gossett in the country was a very different person from Gossett in Grosvenor Square.
superintended
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From this reading "The drawing-room here is closed for the present, sir," he observed, after he had superintended the bestowal of David's coat and hat upon an underling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An intimate at Mandeleys was not at all the same thing as a caller in town, and David found himself welcomed that evening with a grave but confidential smile.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gossett in the country was a very different person from Gossett in Grosvenor Square.
a special situation
From this reading An intimate at Mandeleys was not at all the same thing as a caller in town, and David found himself welcomed that evening with a grave but confidential smile.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If you will be so kind as to come this way."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If you will be so kind as to come this way."
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading An intimate at Mandeleys was not at all the same thing as a caller in town, and David found himself welcomed that evening with a grave but confidential smile.
underlingnounUS /ˈʌndərlɪŋ/
an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
From this reading "The drawing-room here is closed for the present, sir," he observed, after he had superintended the bestowal of David's coat and hat upon an underling.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "The drawing-room here is closed for the present, sir," he observed, after he had superintended the bestowal of David's coat and hat upon an underling.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading "We are using the gallery on the left wing.
precisely as stated
From this reading Gossett in the country was a very different person from Gossett in Grosvenor Square.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gossett in the country was a very different person from Gossett in Grosvenor Square.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If you will be so kind as to come this way."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We are using the gallery on the left wing.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading An intimate at Mandeleys was not at all the same thing as a caller in town, and David found himself welcomed that evening with a grave but confidential smile.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you will be so kind as to come this way."
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading "We are using the gallery on the left wing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An intimate at Mandeleys was not at all the same thing as a caller in town, and David found himself welcomed that evening with a grave but confidential smile.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you will be so kind as to come this way."
