used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I don't think any of ns felt quite at ease, and, for my own part, it was a relief to me when the old lady asked my leave to retire after her coffee.
accompanimentnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/
an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
From this reading And therewith I gave my orders for a small table under a great weeping-ash, and the usual accompaniment of my after-dinner hours, a cool flask of Chambertin.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I don't think any of ns felt quite at ease, and, for my own part, it was a relief to me when the old lady asked my leave to retire after her coffee.
after-dinner
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From this reading And therewith I gave my orders for a small table under a great weeping-ash, and the usual accompaniment of my after-dinner hours, a cool flask of Chambertin.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading “If you should feel lonely, sir, and if Miss Herbert's company would prove agreeable--” “Yes,” said I, languidly, “that young person will find me in the garden.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Keats came down, and our dinner that day was somewhat formal.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I don't think any of ns felt quite at ease, and, for my own part, it was a relief to me when the old lady asked my leave to retire after her coffee.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I had time to drink more than two-thirds of my Burgundy before Miss Herbert appeared.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I don't think any of ns felt quite at ease, and, for my own part, it was a relief to me when the old lady asked my leave to retire after her coffee.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I don't think any of ns felt quite at ease, and, for my own part, it was a relief to me when the old lady asked my leave to retire after her coffee.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I had time to drink more than two-thirds of my Burgundy before Miss Herbert appeared.
BurgundynounUS /ˈbɜːrɡəndi/
a former province of eastern France that is famous for its wines
From this reading I had time to drink more than two-thirds of my Burgundy before Miss Herbert appeared.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mrs. Keats came down, and our dinner that day was somewhat formal.
Chambertin
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From this reading And therewith I gave my orders for a small table under a great weeping-ash, and the usual accompaniment of my after-dinner hours, a cool flask of Chambertin.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading I don't think any of ns felt quite at ease, and, for my own part, it was a relief to me when the old lady asked my leave to retire after her coffee.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading “If you should feel lonely, sir, and if Miss Herbert's company would prove agreeable--” “Yes,” said I, languidly, “that young person will find me in the garden.”
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading And therewith I gave my orders for a small table under a great weeping-ash, and the usual accompaniment of my after-dinner hours, a cool flask of Chambertin.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mrs. Keats came down, and our dinner that day was somewhat formal.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Mrs. Keats came down, and our dinner that day was somewhat formal.
don't
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From this reading I don't think any of ns felt quite at ease, and, for my own part, it was a relief to me when the old lady asked my leave to retire after her coffee.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mrs. Keats came down, and our dinner that day was somewhat formal.
take in liquids
From this reading I had time to drink more than two-thirds of my Burgundy before Miss Herbert appeared.
move gently or carefully
From this reading I don't think any of ns felt quite at ease, and, for my own part, it was a relief to me when the old lady asked my leave to retire after her coffee.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “If you should feel lonely, sir, and if Miss Herbert's company would prove agreeable--” “Yes,” said I, languidly, “that young person will find me in the garden.”
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I don't think any of ns felt quite at ease, and, for my own part, it was a relief to me when the old lady asked my leave to retire after her coffee.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “If you should feel lonely, sir, and if Miss Herbert's company would prove agreeable--” “Yes,” said I, languidly, “that young person will find me in the garden.”
flasknounUS /flæsk/
bottle that has a narrow neck
From this reading And therewith I gave my orders for a small table under a great weeping-ash, and the usual accompaniment of my after-dinner hours, a cool flask of Chambertin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I don't think any of ns felt quite at ease, and, for my own part, it was a relief to me when the old lady asked my leave to retire after her coffee.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading Mrs. Keats came down, and our dinner that day was somewhat formal.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading “If you should feel lonely, sir, and if Miss Herbert's company would prove agreeable--” “Yes,” said I, languidly, “that young person will find me in the garden.”
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading And therewith I gave my orders for a small table under a great weeping-ash, and the usual accompaniment of my after-dinner hours, a cool flask of Chambertin.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading And therewith I gave my orders for a small table under a great weeping-ash, and the usual accompaniment of my after-dinner hours, a cool flask of Chambertin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had time to drink more than two-thirds of my Burgundy before Miss Herbert appeared.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I don't think any of ns felt quite at ease, and, for my own part, it was a relief to me when the old lady asked my leave to retire after her coffee.
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading I had time to drink more than two-thirds of my Burgundy before Miss Herbert appeared.
Herbert'snounUS /ˈhɜːrbərts/
possessive form of “herbert” — United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading “If you should feel lonely, sir, and if Miss Herbert's company would prove agreeable--” “Yes,” said I, languidly, “that young person will find me in the garden.”
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading And therewith I gave my orders for a small table under a great weeping-ash, and the usual accompaniment of my after-dinner hours, a cool flask of Chambertin.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don't think any of ns felt quite at ease, and, for my own part, it was a relief to me when the old lady asked my leave to retire after her coffee.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If you should feel lonely, sir, and if Miss Herbert's company would prove agreeable--” “Yes,” said I, languidly, “that young person will find me in the garden.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “If you should feel lonely, sir, and if Miss Herbert's company would prove agreeable--” “Yes,” said I, languidly, “that young person will find me in the garden.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I don't think any of ns felt quite at ease, and, for my own part, it was a relief to me when the old lady asked my leave to retire after her coffee.
KeatsnounUS /kiːts/
Englishman and romantic poet (1795-1821)
From this reading Mrs. Keats came down, and our dinner that day was somewhat formal.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading I don't think any of ns felt quite at ease, and, for my own part, it was a relief to me when the old lady asked my leave to retire after her coffee.
languidlyadverb
in a languid and lethargic manner
From this reading “If you should feel lonely, sir, and if Miss Herbert's company would prove agreeable--” “Yes,” said I, languidly, “that young person will find me in the garden.”
go away from a place
From this reading I don't think any of ns felt quite at ease, and, for my own part, it was a relief to me when the old lady asked my leave to retire after her coffee.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading “If you should feel lonely, sir, and if Miss Herbert's company would prove agreeable--” “Yes,” said I, languidly, “that young person will find me in the garden.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I don't think any of ns felt quite at ease, and, for my own part, it was a relief to me when the old lady asked my leave to retire after her coffee.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “If you should feel lonely, sir, and if Miss Herbert's company would prove agreeable--” “Yes,” said I, languidly, “that young person will find me in the garden.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I had time to drink more than two-thirds of my Burgundy before Miss Herbert appeared.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Keats came down, and our dinner that day was somewhat formal.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I don't think any of ns felt quite at ease, and, for my own part, it was a relief to me when the old lady asked my leave to retire after her coffee.
ns
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From this reading I don't think any of ns felt quite at ease, and, for my own part, it was a relief to me when the old lady asked my leave to retire after her coffee.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I don't think any of ns felt quite at ease, and, for my own part, it was a relief to me when the old lady asked my leave to retire after her coffee.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I don't think any of ns felt quite at ease, and, for my own part, it was a relief to me when the old lady asked my leave to retire after her coffee.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading And therewith I gave my orders for a small table under a great weeping-ash, and the usual accompaniment of my after-dinner hours, a cool flask of Chambertin.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Mrs. Keats came down, and our dinner that day was somewhat formal.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I don't think any of ns felt quite at ease, and, for my own part, it was a relief to me when the old lady asked my leave to retire after her coffee.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I don't think any of ns felt quite at ease, and, for my own part, it was a relief to me when the old lady asked my leave to retire after her coffee.
a human being
From this reading “If you should feel lonely, sir, and if Miss Herbert's company would prove agreeable--” “Yes,” said I, languidly, “that young person will find me in the garden.”
be shown or be found to be
From this reading “If you should feel lonely, sir, and if Miss Herbert's company would prove agreeable--” “Yes,” said I, languidly, “that young person will find me in the garden.”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I don't think any of ns felt quite at ease, and, for my own part, it was a relief to me when the old lady asked my leave to retire after her coffee.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading I don't think any of ns felt quite at ease, and, for my own part, it was a relief to me when the old lady asked my leave to retire after her coffee.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading I don't think any of ns felt quite at ease, and, for my own part, it was a relief to me when the old lady asked my leave to retire after her coffee.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “If you should feel lonely, sir, and if Miss Herbert's company would prove agreeable--” “Yes,” said I, languidly, “that young person will find me in the garden.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “If you should feel lonely, sir, and if Miss Herbert's company would prove agreeable--” “Yes,” said I, languidly, “that young person will find me in the garden.”
term of address for a man
From this reading “If you should feel lonely, sir, and if Miss Herbert's company would prove agreeable--” “Yes,” said I, languidly, “that young person will find me in the garden.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And therewith I gave my orders for a small table under a great weeping-ash, and the usual accompaniment of my after-dinner hours, a cool flask of Chambertin.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Mrs. Keats came down, and our dinner that day was somewhat formal.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading And therewith I gave my orders for a small table under a great weeping-ash, and the usual accompaniment of my after-dinner hours, a cool flask of Chambertin.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I had time to drink more than two-thirds of my Burgundy before Miss Herbert appeared.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Keats came down, and our dinner that day was somewhat formal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I don't think any of ns felt quite at ease, and, for my own part, it was a relief to me when the old lady asked my leave to retire after her coffee.
therewithadverb
with that or this or it
From this reading And therewith I gave my orders for a small table under a great weeping-ash, and the usual accompaniment of my after-dinner hours, a cool flask of Chambertin.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I don't think any of ns felt quite at ease, and, for my own part, it was a relief to me when the old lady asked my leave to retire after her coffee.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I had time to drink more than two-thirds of my Burgundy before Miss Herbert appeared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I don't think any of ns felt quite at ease, and, for my own part, it was a relief to me when the old lady asked my leave to retire after her coffee.
two-thirdsnounUS /ˌtuːˈθɜːrdz/
two of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading I had time to drink more than two-thirds of my Burgundy before Miss Herbert appeared.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading And therewith I gave my orders for a small table under a great weeping-ash, and the usual accompaniment of my after-dinner hours, a cool flask of Chambertin.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading And therewith I gave my orders for a small table under a great weeping-ash, and the usual accompaniment of my after-dinner hours, a cool flask of Chambertin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Keats came down, and our dinner that day was somewhat formal.
weeping-ash
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From this reading And therewith I gave my orders for a small table under a great weeping-ash, and the usual accompaniment of my after-dinner hours, a cool flask of Chambertin.
at the time that
From this reading I don't think any of ns felt quite at ease, and, for my own part, it was a relief to me when the old lady asked my leave to retire after her coffee.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “If you should feel lonely, sir, and if Miss Herbert's company would prove agreeable--” “Yes,” said I, languidly, “that young person will find me in the garden.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “If you should feel lonely, sir, and if Miss Herbert's company would prove agreeable--” “Yes,” said I, languidly, “that young person will find me in the garden.”
an affirmative
From this reading “If you should feel lonely, sir, and if Miss Herbert's company would prove agreeable--” “Yes,” said I, languidly, “that young person will find me in the garden.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “If you should feel lonely, sir, and if Miss Herbert's company would prove agreeable--” “Yes,” said I, languidly, “that young person will find me in the garden.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “If you should feel lonely, sir, and if Miss Herbert's company would prove agreeable--” “Yes,” said I, languidly, “that young person will find me in the garden.”
