used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Let observation, with expansive view, Survey mankind from China to Peru," --AND OBSERVATION WILL EVERYWHERE FIND, INDISPENSABLE TO THE HAPPINESS OF WOMAN, A VISITING ACQUAINTANCE.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading "Let observation, with expansive view, Survey mankind from China to Peru," --AND OBSERVATION WILL EVERYWHERE FIND, INDISPENSABLE TO THE HAPPINESS OF WOMAN, A VISITING ACQUAINTANCE.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading When Mrs. Haughton gave a party, it was a serious affair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Let observation, with expansive view, Survey mankind from China to Peru," --AND OBSERVATION WILL EVERYWHERE FIND, INDISPENSABLE TO THE HAPPINESS OF WOMAN, A VISITING ACQUAINTANCE.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading A notable and bustling housewife, she attended herself to each preparatory detail.
bustlingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌsəlɪŋ/
full of energetic and noisy activity
From this reading A notable and bustling housewife, she attended herself to each preparatory detail.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading "Let observation, with expansive view, Survey mankind from China to Peru," --AND OBSERVATION WILL EVERYWHERE FIND, INDISPENSABLE TO THE HAPPINESS OF WOMAN, A VISITING ACQUAINTANCE.
Darrell
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From this reading Lionel knew that Mrs. Haughton would that day need more than usual forewarning of a visit from Mr. Darrell.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Lionel knew that Mrs. Haughton would that day need more than usual forewarning of a visit from Mr. Darrell.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading A notable and bustling housewife, she attended herself to each preparatory detail.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A notable and bustling housewife, she attended herself to each preparatory detail.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading For the evening of that day Mrs. Haughton proposed "to give a party."
to or in any or all places
From this reading "Let observation, with expansive view, Survey mankind from China to Peru," --AND OBSERVATION WILL EVERYWHERE FIND, INDISPENSABLE TO THE HAPPINESS OF WOMAN, A VISITING ACQUAINTANCE.
expansiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspænsɪv/
able or tending to expand or characterized by expansion
From this reading "Let observation, with expansive view, Survey mankind from China to Peru," --AND OBSERVATION WILL EVERYWHERE FIND, INDISPENSABLE TO THE HAPPINESS OF WOMAN, A VISITING ACQUAINTANCE.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Let observation, with expansive view, Survey mankind from China to Peru," --AND OBSERVATION WILL EVERYWHERE FIND, INDISPENSABLE TO THE HAPPINESS OF WOMAN, A VISITING ACQUAINTANCE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the evening of that day Mrs. Haughton proposed "to give a party."
forewarningnounUS /fɔːrˈwɔːrnɪŋ/
an early warning about a future event
From this reading Lionel knew that Mrs. Haughton would that day need more than usual forewarning of a visit from Mr. Darrell.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Let observation, with expansive view, Survey mankind from China to Peru," --AND OBSERVATION WILL EVERYWHERE FIND, INDISPENSABLE TO THE HAPPINESS OF WOMAN, A VISITING ACQUAINTANCE.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading When Mrs. Haughton gave a party, it was a serious affair.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading For the evening of that day Mrs. Haughton proposed "to give a party."
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading "Let observation, with expansive view, Survey mankind from China to Peru," --AND OBSERVATION WILL EVERYWHERE FIND, INDISPENSABLE TO THE HAPPINESS OF WOMAN, A VISITING ACQUAINTANCE.
Haughton
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From this reading Lionel knew that Mrs. Haughton would that day need more than usual forewarning of a visit from Mr. Darrell.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading A notable and bustling housewife, she attended herself to each preparatory detail.
housewifenounUS /ˈhaʊswaɪf/
a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income
From this reading A notable and bustling housewife, she attended herself to each preparatory detail.
INDISPENSABLEadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading "Let observation, with expansive view, Survey mankind from China to Peru," --AND OBSERVATION WILL EVERYWHERE FIND, INDISPENSABLE TO THE HAPPINESS OF WOMAN, A VISITING ACQUAINTANCE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Mrs. Haughton gave a party, it was a serious affair.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Lionel knew that Mrs. Haughton would that day need more than usual forewarning of a visit from Mr. Darrell.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let observation, with expansive view, Survey mankind from China to Peru," --AND OBSERVATION WILL EVERYWHERE FIND, INDISPENSABLE TO THE HAPPINESS OF WOMAN, A VISITING ACQUAINTANCE.
Lionel
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From this reading Lionel knew that Mrs. Haughton would that day need more than usual forewarning of a visit from Mr. Darrell.
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading "Let observation, with expansive view, Survey mankind from China to Peru," --AND OBSERVATION WILL EVERYWHERE FIND, INDISPENSABLE TO THE HAPPINESS OF WOMAN, A VISITING ACQUAINTANCE.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Lionel knew that Mrs. Haughton would that day need more than usual forewarning of a visit from Mr. Darrell.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Lionel knew that Mrs. Haughton would that day need more than usual forewarning of a visit from Mr. Darrell.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Lionel knew that Mrs. Haughton would that day need more than usual forewarning of a visit from Mr. Darrell.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Lionel knew that Mrs. Haughton would that day need more than usual forewarning of a visit from Mr. Darrell.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading A notable and bustling housewife, she attended herself to each preparatory detail.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading "Let observation, with expansive view, Survey mankind from China to Peru," --AND OBSERVATION WILL EVERYWHERE FIND, INDISPENSABLE TO THE HAPPINESS OF WOMAN, A VISITING ACQUAINTANCE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Let observation, with expansive view, Survey mankind from China to Peru," --AND OBSERVATION WILL EVERYWHERE FIND, INDISPENSABLE TO THE HAPPINESS OF WOMAN, A VISITING ACQUAINTANCE.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading For the evening of that day Mrs. Haughton proposed "to give a party."
PerunounUS /pərˈuː/
a republic in western South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; was the heart of the Inca empire from the 12th to 16th centuries
From this reading "Let observation, with expansive view, Survey mankind from China to Peru," --AND OBSERVATION WILL EVERYWHERE FIND, INDISPENSABLE TO THE HAPPINESS OF WOMAN, A VISITING ACQUAINTANCE.
preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading A notable and bustling housewife, she attended herself to each preparatory detail.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading For the evening of that day Mrs. Haughton proposed "to give a party."
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading When Mrs. Haughton gave a party, it was a serious affair.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A notable and bustling housewife, she attended herself to each preparatory detail.
SurveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "Let observation, with expansive view, Survey mankind from China to Peru," --AND OBSERVATION WILL EVERYWHERE FIND, INDISPENSABLE TO THE HAPPINESS OF WOMAN, A VISITING ACQUAINTANCE.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Lionel knew that Mrs. Haughton would that day need more than usual forewarning of a visit from Mr. Darrell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lionel knew that Mrs. Haughton would that day need more than usual forewarning of a visit from Mr. Darrell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Let observation, with expansive view, Survey mankind from China to Peru," --AND OBSERVATION WILL EVERYWHERE FIND, INDISPENSABLE TO THE HAPPINESS OF WOMAN, A VISITING ACQUAINTANCE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Let observation, with expansive view, Survey mankind from China to Peru," --AND OBSERVATION WILL EVERYWHERE FIND, INDISPENSABLE TO THE HAPPINESS OF WOMAN, A VISITING ACQUAINTANCE.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Lionel knew that Mrs. Haughton would that day need more than usual forewarning of a visit from Mr. Darrell.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "Let observation, with expansive view, Survey mankind from China to Peru," --AND OBSERVATION WILL EVERYWHERE FIND, INDISPENSABLE TO THE HAPPINESS OF WOMAN, A VISITING ACQUAINTANCE.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Lionel knew that Mrs. Haughton would that day need more than usual forewarning of a visit from Mr. Darrell.
VISITINGnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading "Let observation, with expansive view, Survey mankind from China to Peru," --AND OBSERVATION WILL EVERYWHERE FIND, INDISPENSABLE TO THE HAPPINESS OF WOMAN, A VISITING ACQUAINTANCE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Mrs. Haughton gave a party, it was a serious affair.
at the time that
From this reading When Mrs. Haughton gave a party, it was a serious affair.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Let observation, with expansive view, Survey mankind from China to Peru," --AND OBSERVATION WILL EVERYWHERE FIND, INDISPENSABLE TO THE HAPPINESS OF WOMAN, A VISITING ACQUAINTANCE.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Let observation, with expansive view, Survey mankind from China to Peru," --AND OBSERVATION WILL EVERYWHERE FIND, INDISPENSABLE TO THE HAPPINESS OF WOMAN, A VISITING ACQUAINTANCE.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Let observation, with expansive view, Survey mankind from China to Peru," --AND OBSERVATION WILL EVERYWHERE FIND, INDISPENSABLE TO THE HAPPINESS OF WOMAN, A VISITING ACQUAINTANCE.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Lionel knew that Mrs. Haughton would that day need more than usual forewarning of a visit from Mr. Darrell.
