used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A London drawing-room on a bright spring afternoon.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading OLD FRIENDS FIFTEEN years after.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A London drawing-room on a bright spring afternoon.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "I am not a society man," he was saying to his friend; "and it always strikes me at these kind of gatherings what an awful waste of time it is.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am not a society man," he was saying to his friend; "and it always strikes me at these kind of gatherings what an awful waste of time it is.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Standing by the entrance door were two men, one a fresh arrival, who looked around him with amused curiosity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I am not a society man," he was saying to his friend; "and it always strikes me at these kind of gatherings what an awful waste of time it is.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Standing by the entrance door were two men, one a fresh arrival, who looked around him with amused curiosity.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Standing by the entrance door were two men, one a fresh arrival, who looked around him with amused curiosity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading "I am not a society man," he was saying to his friend; "and it always strikes me at these kind of gatherings what an awful waste of time it is.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading A London drawing-room on a bright spring afternoon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Standing by the entrance door were two men, one a fresh arrival, who looked around him with amused curiosity.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
Chatterton's
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From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Standing by the entrance door were two men, one a fresh arrival, who looked around him with amused curiosity.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Standing by the entrance door were two men, one a fresh arrival, who looked around him with amused curiosity.
drawing-room
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From this reading A London drawing-room on a bright spring afternoon.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Standing by the entrance door were two men, one a fresh arrival, who looked around him with amused curiosity.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading OLD FRIENDS FIFTEEN years after.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Standing by the entrance door were two men, one a fresh arrival, who looked around him with amused curiosity.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I am not a society man," he was saying to his friend; "and it always strikes me at these kind of gatherings what an awful waste of time it is.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading OLD FRIENDS FIFTEEN years after.
gatheringsnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋz/
plural of “gathering” — a group of persons together in one place
From this reading "I am not a society man," he was saying to his friend; "and it always strikes me at these kind of gatherings what an awful waste of time it is.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am not a society man," he was saying to his friend; "and it always strikes me at these kind of gatherings what an awful waste of time it is.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Standing by the entrance door were two men, one a fresh arrival, who looked around him with amused curiosity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I am not a society man," he was saying to his friend; "and it always strikes me at these kind of gatherings what an awful waste of time it is.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am not a society man," he was saying to his friend; "and it always strikes me at these kind of gatherings what an awful waste of time it is.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am not a society man," he was saying to his friend; "and it always strikes me at these kind of gatherings what an awful waste of time it is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "I am not a society man," he was saying to his friend; "and it always strikes me at these kind of gatherings what an awful waste of time it is.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading A London drawing-room on a bright spring afternoon.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Standing by the entrance door were two men, one a fresh arrival, who looked around him with amused curiosity.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I am not a society man," he was saying to his friend; "and it always strikes me at these kind of gatherings what an awful waste of time it is.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I am not a society man," he was saying to his friend; "and it always strikes me at these kind of gatherings what an awful waste of time it is.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
in motion
From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
namelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/
Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.
From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am not a society man," he was saying to his friend; "and it always strikes me at these kind of gatherings what an awful waste of time it is.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD FRIENDS FIFTEEN years after.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A London drawing-room on a bright spring afternoon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Standing by the entrance door were two men, one a fresh arrival, who looked around him with amused curiosity.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "I am not a society man," he was saying to his friend; "and it always strikes me at these kind of gatherings what an awful waste of time it is.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
the season of growth
From this reading A London drawing-room on a bright spring afternoon.
having a supporting base
From this reading Standing by the entrance door were two men, one a fresh arrival, who looked around him with amused curiosity.
strikesnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading "I am not a society man," he was saying to his friend; "and it always strikes me at these kind of gatherings what an awful waste of time it is.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "I am not a society man," he was saying to his friend; "and it always strikes me at these kind of gatherings what an awful waste of time it is.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I am not a society man," he was saying to his friend; "and it always strikes me at these kind of gatherings what an awful waste of time it is.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am not a society man," he was saying to his friend; "and it always strikes me at these kind of gatherings what an awful waste of time it is.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Standing by the entrance door were two men, one a fresh arrival, who looked around him with amused curiosity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading "I am not a society man," he was saying to his friend; "and it always strikes me at these kind of gatherings what an awful waste of time it is.
well-dressedadjective
having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat
From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Standing by the entrance door were two men, one a fresh arrival, who looked around him with amused curiosity.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I am not a society man," he was saying to his friend; "and it always strikes me at these kind of gatherings what an awful waste of time it is.
which person or people
From this reading Standing by the entrance door were two men, one a fresh arrival, who looked around him with amused curiosity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was Lady Chatterton's at home day, and the room was fairly filled with well-dressed men and women; the hostess moving in and out amongst them with that nameless charm of tone and manner that made her so popular in society.
a late time of life
From this reading OLD FRIENDS FIFTEEN years after.
