Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS It was not until late that evening that Georgiana had a chance really to learn the whole state of the case.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading From the standpoint of those entertaining, at least, the affair had been a success, for Stuart, long accustomed to the ways of his fellow countrymen, considered himself fully able to tell from their manner, if not from their expressions of pleasure, whether they had really found enjoyment in the efforts of their hosts.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "They had a mighty good time, no doubt about it!" he declared, when the last reluctant guest had departed in the last small car which had waited at the edge of the roadway.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading From the standpoint of those entertaining, at least, the affair had been a success, for Stuart, long accustomed to the ways of his fellow countrymen, considered himself fully able to tell from their manner, if not from their expressions of pleasure, whether they had really found enjoyment in the efforts of their hosts.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading From the standpoint of those entertaining, at least, the affair had been a success, for Stuart, long accustomed to the ways of his fellow countrymen, considered himself fully able to tell from their manner, if not from their expressions of pleasure, whether they had really found enjoyment in the efforts of their hosts.

(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 During the intervening hours had occurred the event for which they had all been invited--the entertaining of at least two hundred people from the surrounding country and the village.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS It was not until late that evening that Georgiana had a chance really to learn the whole state of the case.

plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS It was not until late that evening that Georgiana had a chance really to learn the whole state of the case.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading During the intervening hours had occurred the event for which they had all been invited--the entertaining of at least two hundred people from the surrounding country and the village.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During the intervening hours had occurred the event for which they had all been invited--the entertaining of at least two hundred people from the surrounding country and the village.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

plural of “bonfire” — a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading "They had a mighty good time, no doubt about it!" he declared, when the last reluctant guest had departed in the last small car which had waited at the edge of the roadway.

an occurrence of something

From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS It was not until late that evening that Georgiana had a chance really to learn the whole state of the case.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS It was not until late that evening that Georgiana had a chance really to learn the whole state of the case.

carefully weighed

From this reading From the standpoint of those entertaining, at least, the affair had been a success, for Stuart, long accustomed to the ways of his fellow countrymen, considered himself fully able to tell from their manner, if not from their expressions of pleasure, whether they had really found enjoyment in the efforts of their hosts.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading During the intervening hours had occurred the event for which they had all been invited--the entertaining of at least two hundred people from the surrounding country and the village.

plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country

From this reading From the standpoint of those entertaining, at least, the affair had been a success, for Stuart, long accustomed to the ways of his fellow countrymen, considered himself fully able to tell from their manner, if not from their expressions of pleasure, whether they had really found enjoyment in the efforts of their hosts.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading "They had a mighty good time, no doubt about it!" he declared, when the last reluctant guest had departed in the last small car which had waited at the edge of the roadway.

extremely pleasing to the sense of taste

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

well in the past; former

From this reading "They had a mighty good time, no doubt about it!" he declared, when the last reluctant guest had departed in the last small car which had waited at the edge of the roadway.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading "They had a mighty good time, no doubt about it!" he declared, when the last reluctant guest had departed in the last small car which had waited at the edge of the roadway.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the intervening hours had occurred the event for which they had all been invited--the entertaining of at least two hundred people from the surrounding country and the village.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading "They had a mighty good time, no doubt about it!" he declared, when the last reluctant guest had departed in the last small car which had waited at the edge of the roadway.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading From the standpoint of those entertaining, at least, the affair had been a success, for Stuart, long accustomed to the ways of his fellow countrymen, considered himself fully able to tell from their manner, if not from their expressions of pleasure, whether they had really found enjoyment in the efforts of their hosts.

being one more than ten

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading From the standpoint of those entertaining, at least, the affair had been a success, for Stuart, long accustomed to the ways of his fellow countrymen, considered himself fully able to tell from their manner, if not from their expressions of pleasure, whether they had really found enjoyment in the efforts of their hosts.

agreeably diverting

From this reading During the intervening hours had occurred the event for which they had all been invited--the entertaining of at least two hundred people from the surrounding country and the village.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS It was not until late that evening that Georgiana had a chance really to learn the whole state of the case.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading During the intervening hours had occurred the event for which they had all been invited--the entertaining of at least two hundred people from the surrounding country and the village.

plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading From the standpoint of those entertaining, at least, the affair had been a success, for Stuart, long accustomed to the ways of his fellow countrymen, considered himself fully able to tell from their manner, if not from their expressions of pleasure, whether they had really found enjoyment in the efforts of their hosts.

a boy or man

From this reading From the standpoint of those entertaining, at least, the affair had been a success, for Stuart, long accustomed to the ways of his fellow countrymen, considered himself fully able to tell from their manner, if not from their expressions of pleasure, whether they had really found enjoyment in the efforts of their hosts.

have a celebration

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading During the intervening hours had occurred the event for which they had all been invited--the entertaining of at least two hundred people from the surrounding country and the village.

set up or found

From this reading From the standpoint of those entertaining, at least, the affair had been a success, for Stuart, long accustomed to the ways of his fellow countrymen, considered himself fully able to tell from their manner, if not from their expressions of pleasure, whether they had really found enjoyment in the efforts of their hosts.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading During the intervening hours had occurred the event for which they had all been invited--the entertaining of at least two hundred people from the surrounding country and the village.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading From the standpoint of those entertaining, at least, the affair had been a success, for Stuart, long accustomed to the ways of his fellow countrymen, considered himself fully able to tell from their manner, if not from their expressions of pleasure, whether they had really found enjoyment in the efforts of their hosts.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

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From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS It was not until late that evening that Georgiana had a chance really to learn the whole state of the case.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "They had a mighty good time, no doubt about it!" he declared, when the last reluctant guest had departed in the last small car which had waited at the edge of the roadway.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading "They had a mighty good time, no doubt about it!" he declared, when the last reluctant guest had departed in the last small car which had waited at the edge of the roadway.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS It was not until late that evening that Georgiana had a chance really to learn the whole state of the case.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "They had a mighty good time, no doubt about it!" he declared, when the last reluctant guest had departed in the last small car which had waited at the edge of the roadway.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading From the standpoint of those entertaining, at least, the affair had been a success, for Stuart, long accustomed to the ways of his fellow countrymen, considered himself fully able to tell from their manner, if not from their expressions of pleasure, whether they had really found enjoyment in the efforts of their hosts.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading From the standpoint of those entertaining, at least, the affair had been a success, for Stuart, long accustomed to the ways of his fellow countrymen, considered himself fully able to tell from their manner, if not from their expressions of pleasure, whether they had really found enjoyment in the efforts of their hosts.

plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading From the standpoint of those entertaining, at least, the affair had been a success, for Stuart, long accustomed to the ways of his fellow countrymen, considered himself fully able to tell from their manner, if not from their expressions of pleasure, whether they had really found enjoyment in the efforts of their hosts.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading During the intervening hours had occurred the event for which they had all been invited--the entertaining of at least two hundred people from the surrounding country and the village.

ten 10s

From this reading During the intervening hours had occurred the event for which they had all been invited--the entertaining of at least two hundred people from the surrounding country and the village.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading From the standpoint of those entertaining, at least, the affair had been a success, for Stuart, long accustomed to the ways of his fellow countrymen, considered himself fully able to tell from their manner, if not from their expressions of pleasure, whether they had really found enjoyment in the efforts of their hosts.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading From the standpoint of those entertaining, at least, the affair had been a success, for Stuart, long accustomed to the ways of his fellow countrymen, considered himself fully able to tell from their manner, if not from their expressions of pleasure, whether they had really found enjoyment in the efforts of their hosts.

occurring or falling between events or points in time

From this reading During the intervening hours had occurred the event for which they had all been invited--the entertaining of at least two hundred people from the surrounding country and the village.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading During the intervening hours had occurred the event for which they had all been invited--the entertaining of at least two hundred people from the surrounding country and the village.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS It was not until late that evening that Georgiana had a chance really to learn the whole state of the case.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

feeling jolly and jovial and full of good humor

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

immediately past

From this reading "They had a mighty good time, no doubt about it!" he declared, when the last reluctant guest had departed in the last small car which had waited at the edge of the roadway.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS It was not until late that evening that Georgiana had a chance really to learn the whole state of the case.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS It was not until late that evening that Georgiana had a chance really to learn the whole state of the case.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading During the intervening hours had occurred the event for which they had all been invited--the entertaining of at least two hundred people from the surrounding country and the village.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading From the standpoint of those entertaining, at least, the affair had been a success, for Stuart, long accustomed to the ways of his fellow countrymen, considered himself fully able to tell from their manner, if not from their expressions of pleasure, whether they had really found enjoyment in the efforts of their hosts.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading From the standpoint of those entertaining, at least, the affair had been a success, for Stuart, long accustomed to the ways of his fellow countrymen, considered himself fully able to tell from their manner, if not from their expressions of pleasure, whether they had really found enjoyment in the efforts of their hosts.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading "They had a mighty good time, no doubt about it!" he declared, when the last reluctant guest had departed in the last small car which had waited at the edge of the roadway.

used to form the superlative

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

in a naive manner

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

not any; not one

From this reading "They had a mighty good time, no doubt about it!" he declared, when the last reluctant guest had departed in the last small car which had waited at the edge of the roadway.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS It was not until late that evening that Georgiana had a chance really to learn the whole state of the case.

according to the clock

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading During the intervening hours had occurred the event for which they had all been invited--the entertaining of at least two hundred people from the surrounding country and the village.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS It was not until late that evening that Georgiana had a chance really to learn the whole state of the case.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading During the intervening hours had occurred the event for which they had all been invited--the entertaining of at least two hundred people from the surrounding country and the village.

a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading From the standpoint of those entertaining, at least, the affair had been a success, for Stuart, long accustomed to the ways of his fellow countrymen, considered himself fully able to tell from their manner, if not from their expressions of pleasure, whether they had really found enjoyment in the efforts of their hosts.

plural of “porch” — a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS It was not until late that evening that Georgiana had a chance really to learn the whole state of the case.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS It was not until late that evening that Georgiana had a chance really to learn the whole state of the case.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading "They had a mighty good time, no doubt about it!" he declared, when the last reluctant guest had departed in the last small car which had waited at the edge of the roadway.

a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel

From this reading "They had a mighty good time, no doubt about it!" he declared, when the last reluctant guest had departed in the last small car which had waited at the edge of the roadway.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

a mental position from which things are viewed

From this reading From the standpoint of those entertaining, at least, the affair had been a success, for Stuart, long accustomed to the ways of his fellow countrymen, considered himself fully able to tell from their manner, if not from their expressions of pleasure, whether they had really found enjoyment in the efforts of their hosts.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS It was not until late that evening that Georgiana had a chance really to learn the whole state of the case.

United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading From the standpoint of those entertaining, at least, the affair had been a success, for Stuart, long accustomed to the ways of his fellow countrymen, considered himself fully able to tell from their manner, if not from their expressions of pleasure, whether they had really found enjoyment in the efforts of their hosts.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

closely encircling

From this reading During the intervening hours had occurred the event for which they had all been invited--the entertaining of at least two hundred people from the surrounding country and the village.

express in words

From this reading From the standpoint of those entertaining, at least, the affair had been a success, for Stuart, long accustomed to the ways of his fellow countrymen, considered himself fully able to tell from their manner, if not from their expressions of pleasure, whether they had really found enjoyment in the efforts of their hosts.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS It was not until late that evening that Georgiana had a chance really to learn the whole state of the case.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS It was not until late that evening that Georgiana had a chance really to learn the whole state of the case.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading From the standpoint of those entertaining, at least, the affair had been a success, for Stuart, long accustomed to the ways of his fellow countrymen, considered himself fully able to tell from their manner, if not from their expressions of pleasure, whether they had really found enjoyment in the efforts of their hosts.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading During the intervening hours had occurred the event for which they had all been invited--the entertaining of at least two hundred people from the surrounding country and the village.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading From the standpoint of those entertaining, at least, the affair had been a success, for Stuart, long accustomed to the ways of his fellow countrymen, considered himself fully able to tell from their manner, if not from their expressions of pleasure, whether they had really found enjoyment in the efforts of their hosts.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "They had a mighty good time, no doubt about it!" he declared, when the last reluctant guest had departed in the last small car which had waited at the edge of the roadway.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS It was not until late that evening that Georgiana had a chance really to learn the whole state of the case.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading During the intervening hours had occurred the event for which they had all been invited--the entertaining of at least two hundred people from the surrounding country and the village.

up to a particular time

From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS It was not until late that evening that Georgiana had a chance really to learn the whole state of the case.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading During the intervening hours had occurred the event for which they had all been invited--the entertaining of at least two hundred people from the surrounding country and the village.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading "They had a mighty good time, no doubt about it!" he declared, when the last reluctant guest had departed in the last small car which had waited at the edge of the roadway.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS It was not until late that evening that Georgiana had a chance really to learn the whole state of the case.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading From the standpoint of those entertaining, at least, the affair had been a success, for Stuart, long accustomed to the ways of his fellow countrymen, considered himself fully able to tell from their manner, if not from their expressions of pleasure, whether they had really found enjoyment in the efforts of their hosts.

at the time that

From this reading "They had a mighty good time, no doubt about it!" he declared, when the last reluctant guest had departed in the last small car which had waited at the edge of the roadway.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading From the standpoint of those entertaining, at least, the affair had been a success, for Stuart, long accustomed to the ways of his fellow countrymen, considered himself fully able to tell from their manner, if not from their expressions of pleasure, whether they had really found enjoyment in the efforts of their hosts.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading During the intervening hours had occurred the event for which they had all been invited--the entertaining of at least two hundred people from the surrounding country and the village.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS It was not until late that evening that Georgiana had a chance really to learn the whole state of the case.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For this event, which Stuart naively called a "party," Jeannette a "lawn fete," and the guests themselves, for the most part, a "picnic," porches, lawn and trees had been hung with gay lanterns, bonfires had been built, the small village band engaged, a light but delectable supper provided, and as much jollity planned as could be crowded into the hours between five o'clock and eleven.