used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _An Impromptu Excursion_ ‘WE CERTAINLY must have a masque,’ said the young Duke, as he threw himself into his chair, satisfied with his performance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _An Impromptu Excursion_ ‘WE CERTAINLY must have a masque,’ said the young Duke, as he threw himself into his chair, satisfied with his performance.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ‘I shall really complain if we are to be kept out of it much longer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _An Impromptu Excursion_ ‘WE CERTAINLY must have a masque,’ said the young Duke, as he threw himself into his chair, satisfied with his performance.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading ‘When is Hauteville to be finished?’ asked Mrs. Dallington.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ‘A capital idea; but we will practise at Dacre first.’
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ‘When is Hauteville to be finished?’ asked Mrs. Dallington.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ‘A capital idea; but we will practise at Dacre first.’
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading ‘A capital idea; but we will practise at Dacre first.’
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading _An Impromptu Excursion_ ‘WE CERTAINLY must have a masque,’ said the young Duke, as he threw himself into his chair, satisfied with his performance.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading _An Impromptu Excursion_ ‘WE CERTAINLY must have a masque,’ said the young Duke, as he threw himself into his chair, satisfied with his performance.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading ‘I shall really complain if we are to be kept out of it much longer.
Dacre
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From this reading ‘A capital idea; but we will practise at Dacre first.’
Dallington
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From this reading ‘You must open Hauteville with one,’ said Mrs. Dallington.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading _An Impromptu Excursion_ ‘WE CERTAINLY must have a masque,’ said the young Duke, as he threw himself into his chair, satisfied with his performance.
ExcursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading _An Impromptu Excursion_ ‘WE CERTAINLY must have a masque,’ said the young Duke, as he threw himself into his chair, satisfied with his performance.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading ‘When is Hauteville to be finished?’ asked Mrs. Dallington.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ‘A capital idea; but we will practise at Dacre first.’
Hauteville
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From this reading ‘You must open Hauteville with one,’ said Mrs. Dallington.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _An Impromptu Excursion_ ‘WE CERTAINLY must have a masque,’ said the young Duke, as he threw himself into his chair, satisfied with his performance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _An Impromptu Excursion_ ‘WE CERTAINLY must have a masque,’ said the young Duke, as he threw himself into his chair, satisfied with his performance.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading _An Impromptu Excursion_ ‘WE CERTAINLY must have a masque,’ said the young Duke, as he threw himself into his chair, satisfied with his performance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _An Impromptu Excursion_ ‘WE CERTAINLY must have a masque,’ said the young Duke, as he threw himself into his chair, satisfied with his performance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘I shall really complain if we are to be kept out of it much longer.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading ‘A capital idea; but we will practise at Dacre first.’
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ‘I shall really complain if we are to be kept out of it much longer.
ImpromptunounUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːmptuː/
an extemporaneous speech or remark
From this reading _An Impromptu Excursion_ ‘WE CERTAINLY must have a masque,’ said the young Duke, as he threw himself into his chair, satisfied with his performance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _An Impromptu Excursion_ ‘WE CERTAINLY must have a masque,’ said the young Duke, as he threw himself into his chair, satisfied with his performance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘When is Hauteville to be finished?’ asked Mrs. Dallington.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘I shall really complain if we are to be kept out of it much longer.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading ‘I shall really complain if we are to be kept out of it much longer.
for more time
From this reading ‘I shall really complain if we are to be kept out of it much longer.
masquenoun
a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
From this reading _An Impromptu Excursion_ ‘WE CERTAINLY must have a masque,’ said the young Duke, as he threw himself into his chair, satisfied with his performance.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading ‘You must open Hauteville with one,’ said Mrs. Dallington.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading ‘I shall really complain if we are to be kept out of it much longer.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading _An Impromptu Excursion_ ‘WE CERTAINLY must have a masque,’ said the young Duke, as he threw himself into his chair, satisfied with his performance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ‘I shall really complain if we are to be kept out of it much longer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ‘You must open Hauteville with one,’ said Mrs. Dallington.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading ‘You must open Hauteville with one,’ said Mrs. Dallington.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ‘I shall really complain if we are to be kept out of it much longer.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading _An Impromptu Excursion_ ‘WE CERTAINLY must have a masque,’ said the young Duke, as he threw himself into his chair, satisfied with his performance.
practiseverbUS /ˈpræktɪs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading ‘A capital idea; but we will practise at Dacre first.’
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading ‘I shall really complain if we are to be kept out of it much longer.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _An Impromptu Excursion_ ‘WE CERTAINLY must have a masque,’ said the young Duke, as he threw himself into his chair, satisfied with his performance.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading _An Impromptu Excursion_ ‘WE CERTAINLY must have a masque,’ said the young Duke, as he threw himself into his chair, satisfied with his performance.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading ‘I shall really complain if we are to be kept out of it much longer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _An Impromptu Excursion_ ‘WE CERTAINLY must have a masque,’ said the young Duke, as he threw himself into his chair, satisfied with his performance.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading _An Impromptu Excursion_ ‘WE CERTAINLY must have a masque,’ said the young Duke, as he threw himself into his chair, satisfied with his performance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ‘When is Hauteville to be finished?’ asked Mrs. Dallington.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _An Impromptu Excursion_ ‘WE CERTAINLY must have a masque,’ said the young Duke, as he threw himself into his chair, satisfied with his performance.
at the time that
From this reading ‘When is Hauteville to be finished?’ asked Mrs. Dallington.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading ‘A capital idea; but we will practise at Dacre first.’
in the company of; together with
From this reading _An Impromptu Excursion_ ‘WE CERTAINLY must have a masque,’ said the young Duke, as he threw himself into his chair, satisfied with his performance.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘You must open Hauteville with one,’ said Mrs. Dallington.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _An Impromptu Excursion_ ‘WE CERTAINLY must have a masque,’ said the young Duke, as he threw himself into his chair, satisfied with his performance.
