used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LOST They were having a merry evening at the Chesters’.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They had sat on the piazza for a while, the girls comparing notes about last evening’s dance, the boys discussing the latest German air raid, and then Stephen--who was generally the chief mover in every party--had suggested impromptu charades.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading “We’ll just divide, and one side will act out a word, while the other side guesses it.”
AdanounUS /ˈeɪdə/
an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia
From this reading Stephen Cranston and Jimmy Fairfax had come to dinner, and later, Ada Godfrey and her friends, including the objectionable Archie, had strolled over, in response to a telephone message from hospitable Molly.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading They had sat on the piazza for a while, the girls comparing notes about last evening’s dance, the boys discussing the latest German air raid, and then Stephen--who was generally the chief mover in every party--had suggested impromptu charades.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stephen Cranston and Jimmy Fairfax had come to dinner, and later, Ada Godfrey and her friends, including the objectionable Archie, had strolled over, in response to a telephone message from hospitable Molly.
any thing at all
From this reading “We won’t have to dress up, or anything like that,” he exclaimed.
Archie
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From this reading Stephen Cranston and Jimmy Fairfax had come to dinner, and later, Ada Godfrey and her friends, including the objectionable Archie, had strolled over, in response to a telephone message from hospitable Molly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LOST They were having a merry evening at the Chesters’.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading They had sat on the piazza for a while, the girls comparing notes about last evening’s dance, the boys discussing the latest German air raid, and then Stephen--who was generally the chief mover in every party--had suggested impromptu charades.
charadesnounUS /ʃərˈeɪdz/
guessing game in which one player pantomimes a word or phrase for others to guess
From this reading They had sat on the piazza for a while, the girls comparing notes about last evening’s dance, the boys discussing the latest German air raid, and then Stephen--who was generally the chief mover in every party--had suggested impromptu charades.
ChestersnounUS /ˈtʃestərz/
plural of “chester” — a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading LOST They were having a merry evening at the Chesters’.
a person who is in charge
From this reading They had sat on the piazza for a while, the girls comparing notes about last evening’s dance, the boys discussing the latest German air raid, and then Stephen--who was generally the chief mover in every party--had suggested impromptu charades.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Stephen Cranston and Jimmy Fairfax had come to dinner, and later, Ada Godfrey and her friends, including the objectionable Archie, had strolled over, in response to a telephone message from hospitable Molly.
comparingnounUS /kəmˈperɪŋ/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading They had sat on the piazza for a while, the girls comparing notes about last evening’s dance, the boys discussing the latest German air raid, and then Stephen--who was generally the chief mover in every party--had suggested impromptu charades.
Cranston
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From this reading Stephen Cranston and Jimmy Fairfax had come to dinner, and later, Ada Godfrey and her friends, including the objectionable Archie, had strolled over, in response to a telephone message from hospitable Molly.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading They had sat on the piazza for a while, the girls comparing notes about last evening’s dance, the boys discussing the latest German air raid, and then Stephen--who was generally the chief mover in every party--had suggested impromptu charades.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Stephen Cranston and Jimmy Fairfax had come to dinner, and later, Ada Godfrey and her friends, including the objectionable Archie, had strolled over, in response to a telephone message from hospitable Molly.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading They had sat on the piazza for a while, the girls comparing notes about last evening’s dance, the boys discussing the latest German air raid, and then Stephen--who was generally the chief mover in every party--had suggested impromptu charades.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading “We’ll just divide, and one side will act out a word, while the other side guesses it.”
put on clothes
From this reading “We won’t have to dress up, or anything like that,” he exclaimed.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading LOST They were having a merry evening at the Chesters’.
evening'snounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading They had sat on the piazza for a while, the girls comparing notes about last evening’s dance, the boys discussing the latest German air raid, and then Stephen--who was generally the chief mover in every party--had suggested impromptu charades.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They had sat on the piazza for a while, the girls comparing notes about last evening’s dance, the boys discussing the latest German air raid, and then Stephen--who was generally the chief mover in every party--had suggested impromptu charades.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “We won’t have to dress up, or anything like that,” he exclaimed.
Fairfax
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From this reading Stephen Cranston and Jimmy Fairfax had come to dinner, and later, Ada Godfrey and her friends, including the objectionable Archie, had strolled over, in response to a telephone message from hospitable Molly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had sat on the piazza for a while, the girls comparing notes about last evening’s dance, the boys discussing the latest German air raid, and then Stephen--who was generally the chief mover in every party--had suggested impromptu charades.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Stephen Cranston and Jimmy Fairfax had come to dinner, and later, Ada Godfrey and her friends, including the objectionable Archie, had strolled over, in response to a telephone message from hospitable Molly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Stephen Cranston and Jimmy Fairfax had come to dinner, and later, Ada Godfrey and her friends, including the objectionable Archie, had strolled over, in response to a telephone message from hospitable Molly.
usually; as a rule
From this reading They had sat on the piazza for a while, the girls comparing notes about last evening’s dance, the boys discussing the latest German air raid, and then Stephen--who was generally the chief mover in every party--had suggested impromptu charades.
a person of German nationality
From this reading They had sat on the piazza for a while, the girls comparing notes about last evening’s dance, the boys discussing the latest German air raid, and then Stephen--who was generally the chief mover in every party--had suggested impromptu charades.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading They had sat on the piazza for a while, the girls comparing notes about last evening’s dance, the boys discussing the latest German air raid, and then Stephen--who was generally the chief mover in every party--had suggested impromptu charades.
Godfrey
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From this reading Stephen Cranston and Jimmy Fairfax had come to dinner, and later, Ada Godfrey and her friends, including the objectionable Archie, had strolled over, in response to a telephone message from hospitable Molly.
guessesnounUS /ˈɡesəz/
plural of “guess” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading “We’ll just divide, and one side will act out a word, while the other side guesses it.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Stephen Cranston and Jimmy Fairfax had come to dinner, and later, Ada Godfrey and her friends, including the objectionable Archie, had strolled over, in response to a telephone message from hospitable Molly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “We won’t have to dress up, or anything like that,” he exclaimed.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading LOST They were having a merry evening at the Chesters’.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “We won’t have to dress up, or anything like that,” he exclaimed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Stephen Cranston and Jimmy Fairfax had come to dinner, and later, Ada Godfrey and her friends, including the objectionable Archie, had strolled over, in response to a telephone message from hospitable Molly.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading Stephen Cranston and Jimmy Fairfax had come to dinner, and later, Ada Godfrey and her friends, including the objectionable Archie, had strolled over, in response to a telephone message from hospitable Molly.
impromptunounUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːmptuː/
an extemporaneous speech or remark
From this reading They had sat on the piazza for a while, the girls comparing notes about last evening’s dance, the boys discussing the latest German air raid, and then Stephen--who was generally the chief mover in every party--had suggested impromptu charades.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Stephen Cranston and Jimmy Fairfax had come to dinner, and later, Ada Godfrey and her friends, including the objectionable Archie, had strolled over, in response to a telephone message from hospitable Molly.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Stephen Cranston and Jimmy Fairfax had come to dinner, and later, Ada Godfrey and her friends, including the objectionable Archie, had strolled over, in response to a telephone message from hospitable Molly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “We’ll just divide, and one side will act out a word, while the other side guesses it.”
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Stephen Cranston and Jimmy Fairfax had come to dinner, and later, Ada Godfrey and her friends, including the objectionable Archie, had strolled over, in response to a telephone message from hospitable Molly.
and nothing more
From this reading “We’ll just divide, and one side will act out a word, while the other side guesses it.”
immediately past
From this reading They had sat on the piazza for a while, the girls comparing notes about last evening’s dance, the boys discussing the latest German air raid, and then Stephen--who was generally the chief mover in every party--had suggested impromptu charades.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Stephen Cranston and Jimmy Fairfax had come to dinner, and later, Ada Godfrey and her friends, including the objectionable Archie, had strolled over, in response to a telephone message from hospitable Molly.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading They had sat on the piazza for a while, the girls comparing notes about last evening’s dance, the boys discussing the latest German air raid, and then Stephen--who was generally the chief mover in every party--had suggested impromptu charades.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “We won’t have to dress up, or anything like that,” he exclaimed.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST They were having a merry evening at the Chesters’.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading LOST They were having a merry evening at the Chesters’.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Stephen Cranston and Jimmy Fairfax had come to dinner, and later, Ada Godfrey and her friends, including the objectionable Archie, had strolled over, in response to a telephone message from hospitable Molly.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Stephen Cranston and Jimmy Fairfax had come to dinner, and later, Ada Godfrey and her friends, including the objectionable Archie, had strolled over, in response to a telephone message from hospitable Molly.
movernounUS /ˈmuːvər/
workman employed by a moving company
From this reading They had sat on the piazza for a while, the girls comparing notes about last evening’s dance, the boys discussing the latest German air raid, and then Stephen--who was generally the chief mover in every party--had suggested impromptu charades.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading They had sat on the piazza for a while, the girls comparing notes about last evening’s dance, the boys discussing the latest German air raid, and then Stephen--who was generally the chief mover in every party--had suggested impromptu charades.
objectionableadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒekʃənəbəl/
causing disapproval or protest
From this reading Stephen Cranston and Jimmy Fairfax had come to dinner, and later, Ada Godfrey and her friends, including the objectionable Archie, had strolled over, in response to a telephone message from hospitable Molly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They had sat on the piazza for a while, the girls comparing notes about last evening’s dance, the boys discussing the latest German air raid, and then Stephen--who was generally the chief mover in every party--had suggested impromptu charades.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “We’ll just divide, and one side will act out a word, while the other side guesses it.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “We won’t have to dress up, or anything like that,” he exclaimed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “We’ll just divide, and one side will act out a word, while the other side guesses it.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “We’ll just divide, and one side will act out a word, while the other side guesses it.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Stephen Cranston and Jimmy Fairfax had come to dinner, and later, Ada Godfrey and her friends, including the objectionable Archie, had strolled over, in response to a telephone message from hospitable Molly.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading They had sat on the piazza for a while, the girls comparing notes about last evening’s dance, the boys discussing the latest German air raid, and then Stephen--who was generally the chief mover in every party--had suggested impromptu charades.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading They had sat on the piazza for a while, the girls comparing notes about last evening’s dance, the boys discussing the latest German air raid, and then Stephen--who was generally the chief mover in every party--had suggested impromptu charades.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading They had sat on the piazza for a while, the girls comparing notes about last evening’s dance, the boys discussing the latest German air raid, and then Stephen--who was generally the chief mover in every party--had suggested impromptu charades.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading Stephen Cranston and Jimmy Fairfax had come to dinner, and later, Ada Godfrey and her friends, including the objectionable Archie, had strolled over, in response to a telephone message from hospitable Molly.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They had sat on the piazza for a while, the girls comparing notes about last evening’s dance, the boys discussing the latest German air raid, and then Stephen--who was generally the chief mover in every party--had suggested impromptu charades.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading “We’ll just divide, and one side will act out a word, while the other side guesses it.”
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Stephen Cranston and Jimmy Fairfax had come to dinner, and later, Ada Godfrey and her friends, including the objectionable Archie, had strolled over, in response to a telephone message from hospitable Molly.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Stephen Cranston and Jimmy Fairfax had come to dinner, and later, Ada Godfrey and her friends, including the objectionable Archie, had strolled over, in response to a telephone message from hospitable Molly.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading They had sat on the piazza for a while, the girls comparing notes about last evening’s dance, the boys discussing the latest German air raid, and then Stephen--who was generally the chief mover in every party--had suggested impromptu charades.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading Stephen Cranston and Jimmy Fairfax had come to dinner, and later, Ada Godfrey and her friends, including the objectionable Archie, had strolled over, in response to a telephone message from hospitable Molly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “We won’t have to dress up, or anything like that,” he exclaimed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOST They were having a merry evening at the Chesters’.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They had sat on the piazza for a while, the girls comparing notes about last evening’s dance, the boys discussing the latest German air raid, and then Stephen--who was generally the chief mover in every party--had suggested impromptu charades.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LOST They were having a merry evening at the Chesters’.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Stephen Cranston and Jimmy Fairfax had come to dinner, and later, Ada Godfrey and her friends, including the objectionable Archie, had strolled over, in response to a telephone message from hospitable Molly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “We won’t have to dress up, or anything like that,” he exclaimed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They had sat on the piazza for a while, the girls comparing notes about last evening’s dance, the boys discussing the latest German air raid, and then Stephen--who was generally the chief mover in every party--had suggested impromptu charades.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We won’t have to dress up, or anything like that,” he exclaimed.
We'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “We’ll just divide, and one side will act out a word, while the other side guesses it.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading LOST They were having a merry evening at the Chesters’.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They had sat on the piazza for a while, the girls comparing notes about last evening’s dance, the boys discussing the latest German air raid, and then Stephen--who was generally the chief mover in every party--had suggested impromptu charades.
which person or people
From this reading They had sat on the piazza for a while, the girls comparing notes about last evening’s dance, the boys discussing the latest German air raid, and then Stephen--who was generally the chief mover in every party--had suggested impromptu charades.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “We’ll just divide, and one side will act out a word, while the other side guesses it.”
won't
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From this reading “We won’t have to dress up, or anything like that,” he exclaimed.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading “We’ll just divide, and one side will act out a word, while the other side guesses it.”
