used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LITTLE DINNER FOR THREE.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Each day they went on an excursion together, and on these occasions the Captain always acted the part of charioteer.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading As they were driving back into St. Helier one afternoon, said Ducie: "I have ventured to order a dinner for three in my rooms for this evening.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Each day they went on an excursion together, and on these occasions the Captain always acted the part of charioteer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Each day they went on an excursion together, and on these occasions the Captain always acted the part of charioteer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Each day they went on an excursion together, and on these occasions the Captain always acted the part of charioteer.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Two or three days passed quietly away without any particular incident that need be recorded here.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they were driving back into St. Helier one afternoon, said Ducie: "I have ventured to order a dinner for three in my rooms for this evening.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Two or three days passed quietly away without any particular incident that need be recorded here.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As they were driving back into St. Helier one afternoon, said Ducie: "I have ventured to order a dinner for three in my rooms for this evening.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Two or three days passed quietly away without any particular incident that need be recorded here.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Ducie was much with the Van Loals.
charioteernoun
the driver of a chariot
From this reading Each day they went on an excursion together, and on these occasions the Captain always acted the part of charioteer.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Each day they went on an excursion together, and on these occasions the Captain always acted the part of charioteer.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two or three days passed quietly away without any particular incident that need be recorded here.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A LITTLE DINNER FOR THREE.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading As they were driving back into St. Helier one afternoon, said Ducie: "I have ventured to order a dinner for three in my rooms for this evening.
Ducie
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From this reading Captain Ducie was much with the Van Loals.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each day they went on an excursion together, and on these occasions the Captain always acted the part of charioteer.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading As they were driving back into St. Helier one afternoon, said Ducie: "I have ventured to order a dinner for three in my rooms for this evening.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Each day they went on an excursion together, and on these occasions the Captain always acted the part of charioteer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A LITTLE DINNER FOR THREE.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As they were driving back into St. Helier one afternoon, said Ducie: "I have ventured to order a dinner for three in my rooms for this evening.
Helier
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From this reading As they were driving back into St. Helier one afternoon, said Ducie: "I have ventured to order a dinner for three in my rooms for this evening.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Two or three days passed quietly away without any particular incident that need be recorded here.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As they were driving back into St. Helier one afternoon, said Ducie: "I have ventured to order a dinner for three in my rooms for this evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As they were driving back into St. Helier one afternoon, said Ducie: "I have ventured to order a dinner for three in my rooms for this evening.
a single distinct event
From this reading Two or three days passed quietly away without any particular incident that need be recorded here.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As they were driving back into St. Helier one afternoon, said Ducie: "I have ventured to order a dinner for three in my rooms for this evening.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A LITTLE DINNER FOR THREE.
Loals
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From this reading Captain Ducie was much with the Van Loals.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Captain Ducie was much with the Van Loals.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As they were driving back into St. Helier one afternoon, said Ducie: "I have ventured to order a dinner for three in my rooms for this evening.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Two or three days passed quietly away without any particular incident that need be recorded here.
something you have to do
From this reading Each day they went on an excursion together, and on these occasions the Captain always acted the part of charioteer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Each day they went on an excursion together, and on these occasions the Captain always acted the part of charioteer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Each day they went on an excursion together, and on these occasions the Captain always acted the part of charioteer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As they were driving back into St. Helier one afternoon, said Ducie: "I have ventured to order a dinner for three in my rooms for this evening.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Two or three days passed quietly away without any particular incident that need be recorded here.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading As they were driving back into St. Helier one afternoon, said Ducie: "I have ventured to order a dinner for three in my rooms for this evening.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Each day they went on an excursion together, and on these occasions the Captain always acted the part of charioteer.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Two or three days passed quietly away without any particular incident that need be recorded here.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Two or three days passed quietly away without any particular incident that need be recorded here.
with low volume
From this reading Two or three days passed quietly away without any particular incident that need be recorded here.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading Two or three days passed quietly away without any particular incident that need be recorded here.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading As they were driving back into St. Helier one afternoon, said Ducie: "I have ventured to order a dinner for three in my rooms for this evening.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As they were driving back into St. Helier one afternoon, said Ducie: "I have ventured to order a dinner for three in my rooms for this evening.
St
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From this reading As they were driving back into St. Helier one afternoon, said Ducie: "I have ventured to order a dinner for three in my rooms for this evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Two or three days passed quietly away without any particular incident that need be recorded here.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Captain Ducie was much with the Van Loals.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Each day they went on an excursion together, and on these occasions the Captain always acted the part of charioteer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Each day they went on an excursion together, and on these occasions the Captain always acted the part of charioteer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As they were driving back into St. Helier one afternoon, said Ducie: "I have ventured to order a dinner for three in my rooms for this evening.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A LITTLE DINNER FOR THREE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As they were driving back into St. Helier one afternoon, said Ducie: "I have ventured to order a dinner for three in my rooms for this evening.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Each day they went on an excursion together, and on these occasions the Captain always acted the part of charioteer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two or three days passed quietly away without any particular incident that need be recorded here.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Captain Ducie was much with the Van Loals.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading As they were driving back into St. Helier one afternoon, said Ducie: "I have ventured to order a dinner for three in my rooms for this evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Ducie was much with the Van Loals.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Each day they went on an excursion together, and on these occasions the Captain always acted the part of charioteer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As they were driving back into St. Helier one afternoon, said Ducie: "I have ventured to order a dinner for three in my rooms for this evening.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Captain Ducie was much with the Van Loals.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Two or three days passed quietly away without any particular incident that need be recorded here.
