used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Alan, in evening dress, was smoking a cigarette in the study pending the assembling of his guests in the drawing-room, all of whom had been bidden to dinner that evening by the hospitable Handyside.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Mr. Harvie shall be looked after, sir."
Alan
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From this reading Alan, in evening dress, was smoking a cigarette in the study pending the assembling of his guests in the drawing-room, all of whom had been bidden to dinner that evening by the hospitable Handyside.
(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 Alan, in evening dress, was smoking a cigarette in the study pending the assembling of his guests in the drawing-room, all of whom had been bidden to dinner that evening by the hospitable Handyside.
assemblingnounUS /əˈsembəlɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading Alan, in evening dress, was smoking a cigarette in the study pending the assembling of his guests in the drawing-room, all of whom had been bidden to dinner that evening by the hospitable Handyside.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We shan't be much later than eleven.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Alan, in evening dress, was smoking a cigarette in the study pending the assembling of his guests in the drawing-room, all of whom had been bidden to dinner that evening by the hospitable Handyside.
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading Alan, in evening dress, was smoking a cigarette in the study pending the assembling of his guests in the drawing-room, all of whom had been bidden to dinner that evening by the hospitable Handyside.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Alan, in evening dress, was smoking a cigarette in the study pending the assembling of his guests in the drawing-room, all of whom had been bidden to dinner that evening by the hospitable Handyside.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Don't forget that Mr. Harvie wants to catch the first steamer in the morning."
CawverbUS /kɔː/
utter a cry, characteristic of crows, rooks, or ravens
From this reading "I think that's everything, Caw.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading Alan, in evening dress, was smoking a cigarette in the study pending the assembling of his guests in the drawing-room, all of whom had been bidden to dinner that evening by the hospitable Handyside.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Alan, in evening dress, was smoking a cigarette in the study pending the assembling of his guests in the drawing-room, all of whom had been bidden to dinner that evening by the hospitable Handyside.
Don't
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From this reading Don't forget that Mr. Harvie wants to catch the first steamer in the morning."
drawing-room
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From this reading Alan, in evening dress, was smoking a cigarette in the study pending the assembling of his guests in the drawing-room, all of whom had been bidden to dinner that evening by the hospitable Handyside.
put on clothes
From this reading Alan, in evening dress, was smoking a cigarette in the study pending the assembling of his guests in the drawing-room, all of whom had been bidden to dinner that evening by the hospitable Handyside.
being one more than ten
From this reading We shan't be much later than eleven.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Alan, in evening dress, was smoking a cigarette in the study pending the assembling of his guests in the drawing-room, all of whom had been bidden to dinner that evening by the hospitable Handyside.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "I think that's everything, Caw.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Don't forget that Mr. Harvie wants to catch the first steamer in the morning."
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Don't forget that Mr. Harvie wants to catch the first steamer in the morning."
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Alan, in evening dress, was smoking a cigarette in the study pending the assembling of his guests in the drawing-room, all of whom had been bidden to dinner that evening by the hospitable Handyside.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Alan, in evening dress, was smoking a cigarette in the study pending the assembling of his guests in the drawing-room, all of whom had been bidden to dinner that evening by the hospitable Handyside.
Handyside
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From this reading Alan, in evening dress, was smoking a cigarette in the study pending the assembling of his guests in the drawing-room, all of whom had been bidden to dinner that evening by the hospitable Handyside.
Harvie
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From this reading Don't forget that Mr. Harvie wants to catch the first steamer in the morning."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Alan, in evening dress, was smoking a cigarette in the study pending the assembling of his guests in the drawing-room, all of whom had been bidden to dinner that evening by the hospitable Handyside.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading Alan, in evening dress, was smoking a cigarette in the study pending the assembling of his guests in the drawing-room, all of whom had been bidden to dinner that evening by the hospitable Handyside.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think that's everything, Caw.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Don't forget that Mr. Harvie wants to catch the first steamer in the morning."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading We shan't be much later than eleven.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Mr. Harvie shall be looked after, sir."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Don't forget that Mr. Harvie wants to catch the first steamer in the morning."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Don't forget that Mr. Harvie wants to catch the first steamer in the morning."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We shan't be much later than eleven.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Alan, in evening dress, was smoking a cigarette in the study pending the assembling of his guests in the drawing-room, all of whom had been bidden to dinner that evening by the hospitable Handyside.
pendingadjectiveUS /ˈpendɪŋ/
awaiting conclusion or confirmation
From this reading Alan, in evening dress, was smoking a cigarette in the study pending the assembling of his guests in the drawing-room, all of whom had been bidden to dinner that evening by the hospitable Handyside.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Mr. Harvie shall be looked after, sir."
shan't
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From this reading We shan't be much later than eleven.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Harvie shall be looked after, sir."
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Alan, in evening dress, was smoking a cigarette in the study pending the assembling of his guests in the drawing-room, all of whom had been bidden to dinner that evening by the hospitable Handyside.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Don't forget that Mr. Harvie wants to catch the first steamer in the morning."
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Alan, in evening dress, was smoking a cigarette in the study pending the assembling of his guests in the drawing-room, all of whom had been bidden to dinner that evening by the hospitable Handyside.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We shan't be much later than eleven.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Don't forget that Mr. Harvie wants to catch the first steamer in the morning."
that's
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From this reading "I think that's everything, Caw.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Don't forget that Mr. Harvie wants to catch the first steamer in the morning."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think that's everything, Caw.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Don't forget that Mr. Harvie wants to catch the first steamer in the morning."
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Don't forget that Mr. Harvie wants to catch the first steamer in the morning."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alan, in evening dress, was smoking a cigarette in the study pending the assembling of his guests in the drawing-room, all of whom had been bidden to dinner that evening by the hospitable Handyside.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We shan't be much later than eleven.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Alan, in evening dress, was smoking a cigarette in the study pending the assembling of his guests in the drawing-room, all of whom had been bidden to dinner that evening by the hospitable Handyside.
