Chapter XVI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading As the day passed on she grew more listless, and the expression of _ennui_ on her face grew deeper, but with the morning light she had something of the brightness that had distinguished her as a girl.

later than; following

From this reading "AFTER SO MANY YEARS OF DREAD HAS IT COME AT LAST?"

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The breakfast-room was, in itself, the very picture of comfort and luxury; the sunbeams sparkled on the costly silver, the flowers filled the air with fragrance.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "AFTER SO MANY YEARS OF DREAD HAS IT COME AT LAST?"

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading On this morning the sun shone so fairly, the roses were blooming, the birds were singing, the whole world was bright and gay.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading On this morning the sun shone so fairly, the roses were blooming, the birds were singing, the whole world was bright and gay.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

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From this reading The breakfast-room was, in itself, the very picture of comfort and luxury; the sunbeams sparkled on the costly silver, the flowers filled the air with fragrance.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading On this morning the sun shone so fairly, the roses were blooming, the birds were singing, the whole world was bright and gay.

the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white

From this reading As the day passed on she grew more listless, and the expression of _ennui_ on her face grew deeper, but with the morning light she had something of the brightness that had distinguished her as a girl.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As the day passed on she grew more listless, and the expression of _ennui_ on her face grew deeper, but with the morning light she had something of the brightness that had distinguished her as a girl.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

a young person of either sex

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "AFTER SO MANY YEARS OF DREAD HAS IT COME AT LAST?"

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading The breakfast-room was, in itself, the very picture of comfort and luxury; the sunbeams sparkled on the costly silver, the flowers filled the air with fragrance.

entailing great loss or sacrifice

From this reading The breakfast-room was, in itself, the very picture of comfort and luxury; the sunbeams sparkled on the costly silver, the flowers filled the air with fragrance.

a female human offspring

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading As the day passed on she grew more listless, and the expression of _ennui_ on her face grew deeper, but with the morning light she had something of the brightness that had distinguished her as a girl.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading As the day passed on she grew more listless, and the expression of _ennui_ on her face grew deeper, but with the morning light she had something of the brightness that had distinguished her as a girl.

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From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading "AFTER SO MANY YEARS OF DREAD HAS IT COME AT LAST?"

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

the feeling of being bored by something tedious

From this reading As the day passed on she grew more listless, and the expression of _ennui_ on her face grew deeper, but with the morning light she had something of the brightness that had distinguished her as a girl.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading As the day passed on she grew more listless, and the expression of _ennui_ on her face grew deeper, but with the morning light she had something of the brightness that had distinguished her as a girl.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading As the day passed on she grew more listless, and the expression of _ennui_ on her face grew deeper, but with the morning light she had something of the brightness that had distinguished her as a girl.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading On this morning the sun shone so fairly, the roses were blooming, the birds were singing, the whole world was bright and gay.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The breakfast-room was, in itself, the very picture of comfort and luxury; the sunbeams sparkled on the costly silver, the flowers filled the air with fragrance.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The breakfast-room was, in itself, the very picture of comfort and luxury; the sunbeams sparkled on the costly silver, the flowers filled the air with fragrance.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading The breakfast-room was, in itself, the very picture of comfort and luxury; the sunbeams sparkled on the costly silver, the flowers filled the air with fragrance.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading On this morning the sun shone so fairly, the roses were blooming, the birds were singing, the whole world was bright and gay.

a young female

From this reading As the day passed on she grew more listless, and the expression of _ennui_ on her face grew deeper, but with the morning light she had something of the brightness that had distinguished her as a girl.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading As the day passed on she grew more listless, and the expression of _ennui_ on her face grew deeper, but with the morning light she had something of the brightness that had distinguished her as a girl.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "AFTER SO MANY YEARS OF DREAD HAS IT COME AT LAST?"

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading As the day passed on she grew more listless, and the expression of _ennui_ on her face grew deeper, but with the morning light she had something of the brightness that had distinguished her as a girl.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The breakfast-room was, in itself, the very picture of comfort and luxury; the sunbeams sparkled on the costly silver, the flowers filled the air with fragrance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "AFTER SO MANY YEARS OF DREAD HAS IT COME AT LAST?"

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The breakfast-room was, in itself, the very picture of comfort and luxury; the sunbeams sparkled on the costly silver, the flowers filled the air with fragrance.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

immediately past

From this reading "AFTER SO MANY YEARS OF DREAD HAS IT COME AT LAST?"

the literary culture

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading As the day passed on she grew more listless, and the expression of _ennui_ on her face grew deeper, but with the morning light she had something of the brightness that had distinguished her as a girl.

lacking zest or vivacity

From this reading As the day passed on she grew more listless, and the expression of _ennui_ on her face grew deeper, but with the morning light she had something of the brightness that had distinguished her as a girl.

full of life and energy

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading The breakfast-room was, in itself, the very picture of comfort and luxury; the sunbeams sparkled on the costly silver, the flowers filled the air with fragrance.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "AFTER SO MANY YEARS OF DREAD HAS IT COME AT LAST?"

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading As the day passed on she grew more listless, and the expression of _ennui_ on her face grew deeper, but with the morning light she had something of the brightness that had distinguished her as a girl.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "AFTER SO MANY YEARS OF DREAD HAS IT COME AT LAST?"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As the day passed on she grew more listless, and the expression of _ennui_ on her face grew deeper, but with the morning light she had something of the brightness that had distinguished her as a girl.

and nothing more

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading As the day passed on she grew more listless, and the expression of _ennui_ on her face grew deeper, but with the morning light she had something of the brightness that had distinguished her as a girl.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading The breakfast-room was, in itself, the very picture of comfort and luxury; the sunbeams sparkled on the costly silver, the flowers filled the air with fragrance.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading On this morning the sun shone so fairly, the roses were blooming, the birds were singing, the whole world was bright and gay.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As the day passed on she grew more listless, and the expression of _ennui_ on her face grew deeper, but with the morning light she had something of the brightness that had distinguished her as a girl.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading On this morning the sun shone so fairly, the roses were blooming, the birds were singing, the whole world was bright and gay.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading The breakfast-room was, in itself, the very picture of comfort and luxury; the sunbeams sparkled on the costly silver, the flowers filled the air with fragrance.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading On this morning the sun shone so fairly, the roses were blooming, the birds were singing, the whole world was bright and gay.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "AFTER SO MANY YEARS OF DREAD HAS IT COME AT LAST?"

a thing, without saying which

From this reading As the day passed on she grew more listless, and the expression of _ennui_ on her face grew deeper, but with the morning light she had something of the brightness that had distinguished her as a girl.

past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly

From this reading The breakfast-room was, in itself, the very picture of comfort and luxury; the sunbeams sparkled on the costly silver, the flowers filled the air with fragrance.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading On this morning the sun shone so fairly, the roses were blooming, the birds were singing, the whole world was bright and gay.

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From this reading The breakfast-room was, in itself, the very picture of comfort and luxury; the sunbeams sparkled on the costly silver, the flowers filled the air with fragrance.

the rays of the sun

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading On this morning the sun shone so fairly, the roses were blooming, the birds were singing, the whole world was bright and gay.

precisely as stated

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading On this morning the sun shone so fairly, the roses were blooming, the birds were singing, the whole world was bright and gay.

at the time that

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading On this morning the sun shone so fairly, the roses were blooming, the birds were singing, the whole world was bright and gay.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading There was no part of the day that the Duke of Downsbury enjoyed so much as the breakfast hour, when his beautiful daughter and his aristocratic wife amused themselves by the discussion of letters and papers that had come by post; then Lady Estelle seemed more lively, and the very sunshine of the duke's life was the happiness of his only child.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As the day passed on she grew more listless, and the expression of _ennui_ on her face grew deeper, but with the morning light she had something of the brightness that had distinguished her as a girl.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading On this morning the sun shone so fairly, the roses were blooming, the birds were singing, the whole world was bright and gay.

a late time of life

From this reading "AFTER SO MANY YEARS OF DREAD HAS IT COME AT LAST?"