used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Alcove The ball was a great success, it was generally admitted.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The Alcove The ball was a great success, it was generally admitted.
AlcovenounUS /ˈælkoʊv/
a small recess opening off a larger room
From this reading The Alcove The ball was a great success, it was generally admitted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had a sort of cut-and-dried routine on such occasions, saying the same things, as much as possible, to each of his partners in turn.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The Alcove The ball was a great success, it was generally admitted.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He was of the fatuous type of young man, a better dancer than conversationalist.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She danced with Mr. Noel Draycott; when it came to sitting out, he found her manner a little disconcerting.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Miss Forster could have danced each number on the programme with half a dozen different partners if she had chosen.
conversationalistnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənələst/
someone skilled at conversation
From this reading He was of the fatuous type of young man, a better dancer than conversationalist.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Miss Forster could have danced each number on the programme with half a dozen different partners if she had chosen.
cut-and-driedadjective
according to ordinary expectations
From this reading He had a sort of cut-and-dried routine on such occasions, saying the same things, as much as possible, to each of his partners in turn.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading Miss Forster could have danced each number on the programme with half a dozen different partners if she had chosen.
dancernounUS /ˈdænsər/
a performer who dances professionally
From this reading He was of the fatuous type of young man, a better dancer than conversationalist.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Miss Forster could have danced each number on the programme with half a dozen different partners if she had chosen.
disconcertingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
causing an emotional disturbance
From this reading She danced with Mr. Noel Draycott; when it came to sitting out, he found her manner a little disconcerting.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Miss Forster could have danced each number on the programme with half a dozen different partners if she had chosen.
Draycott
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From this reading She danced with Mr. Noel Draycott; when it came to sitting out, he found her manner a little disconcerting.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Miss Forster could have danced each number on the programme with half a dozen different partners if she had chosen.
fatuousadjectiveUS /ˈfætʃəwəs/
extremely silly or stupid
From this reading He was of the fatuous type of young man, a better dancer than conversationalist.
Forster
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From this reading Miss Forster could have danced each number on the programme with half a dozen different partners if she had chosen.
set up or found
From this reading She danced with Mr. Noel Draycott; when it came to sitting out, he found her manner a little disconcerting.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The Alcove The ball was a great success, it was generally admitted.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Alcove The ball was a great success, it was generally admitted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Forster could have danced each number on the programme with half a dozen different partners if she had chosen.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Miss Forster could have danced each number on the programme with half a dozen different partners if she had chosen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Miss Forster could have danced each number on the programme with half a dozen different partners if she had chosen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She danced with Mr. Noel Draycott; when it came to sitting out, he found her manner a little disconcerting.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She danced with Mr. Noel Draycott; when it came to sitting out, he found her manner a little disconcerting.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had a sort of cut-and-dried routine on such occasions, saying the same things, as much as possible, to each of his partners in turn.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Miss Forster could have danced each number on the programme with half a dozen different partners if she had chosen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had a sort of cut-and-dried routine on such occasions, saying the same things, as much as possible, to each of his partners in turn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Alcove The ball was a great success, it was generally admitted.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She danced with Mr. Noel Draycott; when it came to sitting out, he found her manner a little disconcerting.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was of the fatuous type of young man, a better dancer than conversationalist.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She danced with Mr. Noel Draycott; when it came to sitting out, he found her manner a little disconcerting.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Forster could have danced each number on the programme with half a dozen different partners if she had chosen.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She danced with Mr. Noel Draycott; when it came to sitting out, he found her manner a little disconcerting.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had a sort of cut-and-dried routine on such occasions, saying the same things, as much as possible, to each of his partners in turn.
NoelnounUS /noʊˈel/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading She danced with Mr. Noel Draycott; when it came to sitting out, he found her manner a little disconcerting.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Miss Forster could have danced each number on the programme with half a dozen different partners if she had chosen.
something you have to do
From this reading He had a sort of cut-and-dried routine on such occasions, saying the same things, as much as possible, to each of his partners in turn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was of the fatuous type of young man, a better dancer than conversationalist.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Miss Forster could have danced each number on the programme with half a dozen different partners if she had chosen.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She danced with Mr. Noel Draycott; when it came to sitting out, he found her manner a little disconcerting.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Miss Forster could have danced each number on the programme with half a dozen different partners if she had chosen.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He had a sort of cut-and-dried routine on such occasions, saying the same things, as much as possible, to each of his partners in turn.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading Miss Forster could have danced each number on the programme with half a dozen different partners if she had chosen.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading He had a sort of cut-and-dried routine on such occasions, saying the same things, as much as possible, to each of his partners in turn.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He had a sort of cut-and-dried routine on such occasions, saying the same things, as much as possible, to each of his partners in turn.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He had a sort of cut-and-dried routine on such occasions, saying the same things, as much as possible, to each of his partners in turn.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Forster could have danced each number on the programme with half a dozen different partners if she had chosen.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading She danced with Mr. Noel Draycott; when it came to sitting out, he found her manner a little disconcerting.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He had a sort of cut-and-dried routine on such occasions, saying the same things, as much as possible, to each of his partners in turn.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The Alcove The ball was a great success, it was generally admitted.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He had a sort of cut-and-dried routine on such occasions, saying the same things, as much as possible, to each of his partners in turn.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was of the fatuous type of young man, a better dancer than conversationalist.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Alcove The ball was a great success, it was generally admitted.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He had a sort of cut-and-dried routine on such occasions, saying the same things, as much as possible, to each of his partners in turn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She danced with Mr. Noel Draycott; when it came to sitting out, he found her manner a little disconcerting.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He had a sort of cut-and-dried routine on such occasions, saying the same things, as much as possible, to each of his partners in turn.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading He was of the fatuous type of young man, a better dancer than conversationalist.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Alcove The ball was a great success, it was generally admitted.
at the time that
From this reading She danced with Mr. Noel Draycott; when it came to sitting out, he found her manner a little disconcerting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Forster could have danced each number on the programme with half a dozen different partners if she had chosen.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was of the fatuous type of young man, a better dancer than conversationalist.
