used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No one waited for him, and when he finally appeared with some trumped up excuse, it was greeted with a round of laughter, and served to enliven the naturally trifling _entree_ conversation; so no one,--least of all the hostess,--blamed him.
accomplishmentsnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənts/
plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading One who has been in an engine house when an alarm of fire is turned in can form some idea of Duncan's dressing accomplishments.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading One who has been in an engine house when an alarm of fire is turned in can form some idea of Duncan's dressing accomplishments.
(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 No one waited for him, and when he finally appeared with some trumped up excuse, it was greeted with a round of laughter, and served to enliven the naturally trifling _entree_ conversation; so no one,--least of all the hostess,--blamed him.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One who has been in an engine house when an alarm of fire is turned in can form some idea of Duncan's dressing accomplishments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading No one waited for him, and when he finally appeared with some trumped up excuse, it was greeted with a round of laughter, and served to enliven the naturally trifling _entree_ conversation; so no one,--least of all the hostess,--blamed him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
blamedadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading No one waited for him, and when he finally appeared with some trumped up excuse, it was greeted with a round of laughter, and served to enliven the naturally trifling _entree_ conversation; so no one,--least of all the hostess,--blamed him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading One who has been in an engine house when an alarm of fire is turned in can form some idea of Duncan's dressing accomplishments.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
travel across or pass over
From this reading CROSS FIRE.
depriveverbUS /dɪˈpraɪv/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Duncan was dressing.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading Duncan was dressing.
Duncan's
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From this reading One who has been in an engine house when an alarm of fire is turned in can form some idea of Duncan's dressing accomplishments.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading One who has been in an engine house when an alarm of fire is turned in can form some idea of Duncan's dressing accomplishments.
enlivenverbUS /enˈlaɪvən/
heighten or intensify
From this reading No one waited for him, and when he finally appeared with some trumped up excuse, it was greeted with a round of laughter, and served to enliven the naturally trifling _entree_ conversation; so no one,--least of all the hostess,--blamed him.
entreenounUS /ˈɑːntreɪ/
the principal dish of a meal
From this reading No one waited for him, and when he finally appeared with some trumped up excuse, it was greeted with a round of laughter, and served to enliven the naturally trifling _entree_ conversation; so no one,--least of all the hostess,--blamed him.
accept an excuse for
From this reading No one waited for him, and when he finally appeared with some trumped up excuse, it was greeted with a round of laughter, and served to enliven the naturally trifling _entree_ conversation; so no one,--least of all the hostess,--blamed him.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading No one waited for him, and when he finally appeared with some trumped up excuse, it was greeted with a round of laughter, and served to enliven the naturally trifling _entree_ conversation; so no one,--least of all the hostess,--blamed him.
start firing a weapon
From this reading CROSS FIRE.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading One who has been in an engine house when an alarm of fire is turned in can form some idea of Duncan's dressing accomplishments.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading No one waited for him, and when he finally appeared with some trumped up excuse, it was greeted with a round of laughter, and served to enliven the naturally trifling _entree_ conversation; so no one,--least of all the hostess,--blamed him.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One who has been in an engine house when an alarm of fire is turned in can form some idea of Duncan's dressing accomplishments.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No one waited for him, and when he finally appeared with some trumped up excuse, it was greeted with a round of laughter, and served to enliven the naturally trifling _entree_ conversation; so no one,--least of all the hostess,--blamed him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading No one waited for him, and when he finally appeared with some trumped up excuse, it was greeted with a round of laughter, and served to enliven the naturally trifling _entree_ conversation; so no one,--least of all the hostess,--blamed him.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading One who has been in an engine house when an alarm of fire is turned in can form some idea of Duncan's dressing accomplishments.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading One who has been in an engine house when an alarm of fire is turned in can form some idea of Duncan's dressing accomplishments.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One who has been in an engine house when an alarm of fire is turned in can form some idea of Duncan's dressing accomplishments.
inconsiderateadjective
lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One who has been in an engine house when an alarm of fire is turned in can form some idea of Duncan's dressing accomplishments.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
the sound of laughing
From this reading No one waited for him, and when he finally appeared with some trumped up excuse, it was greeted with a round of laughter, and served to enliven the naturally trifling _entree_ conversation; so no one,--least of all the hostess,--blamed him.
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 No one waited for him, and when he finally appeared with some trumped up excuse, it was greeted with a round of laughter, and served to enliven the naturally trifling _entree_ conversation; so no one,--least of all the hostess,--blamed him.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
as might be expected
From this reading No one waited for him, and when he finally appeared with some trumped up excuse, it was greeted with a round of laughter, and served to enliven the naturally trifling _entree_ conversation; so no one,--least of all the hostess,--blamed him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
not any; not one
From this reading No one waited for him, and when he finally appeared with some trumped up excuse, it was greeted with a round of laughter, and served to enliven the naturally trifling _entree_ conversation; so no one,--least of all the hostess,--blamed him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading No one waited for him, and when he finally appeared with some trumped up excuse, it was greeted with a round of laughter, and served to enliven the naturally trifling _entree_ conversation; so no one,--least of all the hostess,--blamed him.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading No one waited for him, and when he finally appeared with some trumped up excuse, it was greeted with a round of laughter, and served to enliven the naturally trifling _entree_ conversation; so no one,--least of all the hostess,--blamed him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading No one waited for him, and when he finally appeared with some trumped up excuse, it was greeted with a round of laughter, and served to enliven the naturally trifling _entree_ conversation; so no one,--least of all the hostess,--blamed him.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No one waited for him, and when he finally appeared with some trumped up excuse, it was greeted with a round of laughter, and served to enliven the naturally trifling _entree_ conversation; so no one,--least of all the hostess,--blamed him.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading No one waited for him, and when he finally appeared with some trumped up excuse, it was greeted with a round of laughter, and served to enliven the naturally trifling _entree_ conversation; so no one,--least of all the hostess,--blamed him.
trumpedverbUS /trʌmpt/
past form of “trump” — produce a sound as if from a trumpet
From this reading No one waited for him, and when he finally appeared with some trumped up excuse, it was greeted with a round of laughter, and served to enliven the naturally trifling _entree_ conversation; so no one,--least of all the hostess,--blamed him.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading One who has been in an engine house when an alarm of fire is turned in can form some idea of Duncan's dressing accomplishments.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading No one waited for him, and when he finally appeared with some trumped up excuse, it was greeted with a round of laughter, and served to enliven the naturally trifling _entree_ conversation; so no one,--least of all the hostess,--blamed him.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading No one waited for him, and when he finally appeared with some trumped up excuse, it was greeted with a round of laughter, and served to enliven the naturally trifling _entree_ conversation; so no one,--least of all the hostess,--blamed him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Duncan was dressing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
at the time that
From this reading No one waited for him, and when he finally appeared with some trumped up excuse, it was greeted with a round of laughter, and served to enliven the naturally trifling _entree_ conversation; so no one,--least of all the hostess,--blamed him.
which person or people
From this reading One who has been in an engine house when an alarm of fire is turned in can form some idea of Duncan's dressing accomplishments.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No one waited for him, and when he finally appeared with some trumped up excuse, it was greeted with a round of laughter, and served to enliven the naturally trifling _entree_ conversation; so no one,--least of all the hostess,--blamed him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was already five minutes past the hour named for dinner on his invitation, but if Duncan were not late at dinner, it would deprive the guests of one stock topic of conversation, and he had never yet been so inconsiderate.
