used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next day Freddy announced at breakfast, which was a typically English meal--except for the excellence of the coffee--that there was to be a very extra-special ball the next night at the Cataract Hotel at Assuan.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The next day Freddy announced at breakfast, which was a typically English meal--except for the excellence of the coffee--that there was to be a very extra-special ball the next night at the Cataract Hotel at Assuan.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Would you like to go to it, Meg?" he asked.
Assuannoun
an ancient city on the Nile in Egypt; two dams across the Nile have been built nearby
From this reading The next day Freddy announced at breakfast, which was a typically English meal--except for the excellence of the coffee--that there was to be a very extra-special ball the next night at the Cataract Hotel at Assuan.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next day Freddy announced at breakfast, which was a typically English meal--except for the excellence of the coffee--that there was to be a very extra-special ball the next night at the Cataract Hotel at Assuan.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The next day Freddy announced at breakfast, which was a typically English meal--except for the excellence of the coffee--that there was to be a very extra-special ball the next night at the Cataract Hotel at Assuan.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The next day Freddy announced at breakfast, which was a typically English meal--except for the excellence of the coffee--that there was to be a very extra-special ball the next night at the Cataract Hotel at Assuan.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The next day Freddy announced at breakfast, which was a typically English meal--except for the excellence of the coffee--that there was to be a very extra-special ball the next night at the Cataract Hotel at Assuan.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I think you'd enjoy it--I can guarantee you plenty of partners."
CataractnounUS /ˈkætərækt/
an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye
From this reading The next day Freddy announced at breakfast, which was a typically English meal--except for the excellence of the coffee--that there was to be a very extra-special ball the next night at the Cataract Hotel at Assuan.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading The next day Freddy announced at breakfast, which was a typically English meal--except for the excellence of the coffee--that there was to be a very extra-special ball the next night at the Cataract Hotel at Assuan.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day Freddy announced at breakfast, which was a typically English meal--except for the excellence of the coffee--that there was to be a very extra-special ball the next night at the Cataract Hotel at Assuan.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The next day Freddy announced at breakfast, which was a typically English meal--except for the excellence of the coffee--that there was to be a very extra-special ball the next night at the Cataract Hotel at Assuan.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "I think you'd enjoy it--I can guarantee you plenty of partners."
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading The next day Freddy announced at breakfast, which was a typically English meal--except for the excellence of the coffee--that there was to be a very extra-special ball the next night at the Cataract Hotel at Assuan.
apart from; not including
From this reading The next day Freddy announced at breakfast, which was a typically English meal--except for the excellence of the coffee--that there was to be a very extra-special ball the next night at the Cataract Hotel at Assuan.
extra-special
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From this reading The next day Freddy announced at breakfast, which was a typically English meal--except for the excellence of the coffee--that there was to be a very extra-special ball the next night at the Cataract Hotel at Assuan.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next day Freddy announced at breakfast, which was a typically English meal--except for the excellence of the coffee--that there was to be a very extra-special ball the next night at the Cataract Hotel at Assuan.
Freddy
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From this reading The next day Freddy announced at breakfast, which was a typically English meal--except for the excellence of the coffee--that there was to be a very extra-special ball the next night at the Cataract Hotel at Assuan.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Would you like to go to it, Meg?" he asked.
guaranteeverbUS /ˌɡerənˈtiː/
give surety or assume responsibility
From this reading "I think you'd enjoy it--I can guarantee you plenty of partners."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Would you like to go to it, Meg?" he asked.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Would you go to it if I wasn't here?"
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The next day Freddy announced at breakfast, which was a typically English meal--except for the excellence of the coffee--that there was to be a very extra-special ball the next night at the Cataract Hotel at Assuan.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think you'd enjoy it--I can guarantee you plenty of partners."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Would you go to it if I wasn't here?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Would you like to go to it, Meg?" he asked.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Would you like to go to it, Meg?" he asked.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The next day Freddy announced at breakfast, which was a typically English meal--except for the excellence of the coffee--that there was to be a very extra-special ball the next night at the Cataract Hotel at Assuan.
MegnounUS /meɡ/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading "Would you like to go to it, Meg?" he asked.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day Freddy announced at breakfast, which was a typically English meal--except for the excellence of the coffee--that there was to be a very extra-special ball the next night at the Cataract Hotel at Assuan.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The next day Freddy announced at breakfast, which was a typically English meal--except for the excellence of the coffee--that there was to be a very extra-special ball the next night at the Cataract Hotel at Assuan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next day Freddy announced at breakfast, which was a typically English meal--except for the excellence of the coffee--that there was to be a very extra-special ball the next night at the Cataract Hotel at Assuan.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading "I think you'd enjoy it--I can guarantee you plenty of partners."
a full supply
From this reading "I think you'd enjoy it--I can guarantee you plenty of partners."
tentativelyadverbUS /ˈtentətɪvli/
in a tentative manner
From this reading Meg asked tentatively.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next day Freddy announced at breakfast, which was a typically English meal--except for the excellence of the coffee--that there was to be a very extra-special ball the next night at the Cataract Hotel at Assuan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day Freddy announced at breakfast, which was a typically English meal--except for the excellence of the coffee--that there was to be a very extra-special ball the next night at the Cataract Hotel at Assuan.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The next day Freddy announced at breakfast, which was a typically English meal--except for the excellence of the coffee--that there was to be a very extra-special ball the next night at the Cataract Hotel at Assuan.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think you'd enjoy it--I can guarantee you plenty of partners."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day Freddy announced at breakfast, which was a typically English meal--except for the excellence of the coffee--that there was to be a very extra-special ball the next night at the Cataract Hotel at Assuan.
typicallyadverbUS /ˈtɪpɪkli/
in a typical manner
From this reading The next day Freddy announced at breakfast, which was a typically English meal--except for the excellence of the coffee--that there was to be a very extra-special ball the next night at the Cataract Hotel at Assuan.
precisely as stated
From this reading The next day Freddy announced at breakfast, which was a typically English meal--except for the excellence of the coffee--that there was to be a very extra-special ball the next night at the Cataract Hotel at Assuan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day Freddy announced at breakfast, which was a typically English meal--except for the excellence of the coffee--that there was to be a very extra-special ball the next night at the Cataract Hotel at Assuan.
wasn't
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From this reading "Would you go to it if I wasn't here?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The next day Freddy announced at breakfast, which was a typically English meal--except for the excellence of the coffee--that there was to be a very extra-special ball the next night at the Cataract Hotel at Assuan.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Would you like to go to it, Meg?" he asked.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Would you like to go to it, Meg?" he asked.
you'd
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From this reading "I think you'd enjoy it--I can guarantee you plenty of partners."
