used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was one of the points in which Mrs. Joy took most pride, that this meal was served in a special apartment known as the breakfast-room, and not, as with most families, in the room where they dined.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading SUNDAY morning brought the fresh, lovely stillness which Sundays in early summer seem always to possess in Newport.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Later in the season the roll of wheels and the jingle of plated harnesses come to mar this peacefulness; but till the very end of June it endures, and is one of the sweet things of the place.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading It was one of the points in which Mrs. Joy took most pride, that this meal was served in a special apartment known as the breakfast-room, and not, as with most families, in the room where they dined.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was one of the points in which Mrs. Joy took most pride, that this meal was served in a special apartment known as the breakfast-room, and not, as with most families, in the room where they dined.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Joys were at breakfast.
BEAVERnounUS /ˈbiːvər/
the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading DOWN TO BEAVER TAIL.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The Joys were at breakfast.
breakfast-room
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From this reading It was one of the points in which Mrs. Joy took most pride, that this meal was served in a special apartment known as the breakfast-room, and not, as with most families, in the room where they dined.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading SUNDAY morning brought the fresh, lovely stillness which Sundays in early summer seem always to possess in Newport.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Later in the season the roll of wheels and the jingle of plated harnesses come to mar this peacefulness; but till the very end of June it endures, and is one of the sweet things of the place.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Later in the season the roll of wheels and the jingle of plated harnesses come to mar this peacefulness; but till the very end of June it endures, and is one of the sweet things of the place.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading It was one of the points in which Mrs. Joy took most pride, that this meal was served in a special apartment known as the breakfast-room, and not, as with most families, in the room where they dined.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading DOWN TO BEAVER TAIL.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading SUNDAY morning brought the fresh, lovely stillness which Sundays in early summer seem always to possess in Newport.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Later in the season the roll of wheels and the jingle of plated harnesses come to mar this peacefulness; but till the very end of June it endures, and is one of the sweet things of the place.
enduresverbUS /enˈdjʊrz/
third-person singular of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Later in the season the roll of wheels and the jingle of plated harnesses come to mar this peacefulness; but till the very end of June it endures, and is one of the sweet things of the place.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading It was one of the points in which Mrs. Joy took most pride, that this meal was served in a special apartment known as the breakfast-room, and not, as with most families, in the room where they dined.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading SUNDAY morning brought the fresh, lovely stillness which Sundays in early summer seem always to possess in Newport.
harnessesnounUS /ˈhɑːrnəsəz/
plural of “harness” — a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)
From this reading Later in the season the roll of wheels and the jingle of plated harnesses come to mar this peacefulness; but till the very end of June it endures, and is one of the sweet things of the place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SUNDAY morning brought the fresh, lovely stillness which Sundays in early summer seem always to possess in Newport.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Later in the season the roll of wheels and the jingle of plated harnesses come to mar this peacefulness; but till the very end of June it endures, and is one of the sweet things of the place.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Later in the season the roll of wheels and the jingle of plated harnesses come to mar this peacefulness; but till the very end of June it endures, and is one of the sweet things of the place.
jingleverbUS /ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/
make a sound typical of metallic objects
From this reading Later in the season the roll of wheels and the jingle of plated harnesses come to mar this peacefulness; but till the very end of June it endures, and is one of the sweet things of the place.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading It was one of the points in which Mrs. Joy took most pride, that this meal was served in a special apartment known as the breakfast-room, and not, as with most families, in the room where they dined.
JoysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The Joys were at breakfast.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Later in the season the roll of wheels and the jingle of plated harnesses come to mar this peacefulness; but till the very end of June it endures, and is one of the sweet things of the place.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was one of the points in which Mrs. Joy took most pride, that this meal was served in a special apartment known as the breakfast-room, and not, as with most families, in the room where they dined.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later in the season the roll of wheels and the jingle of plated harnesses come to mar this peacefulness; but till the very end of June it endures, and is one of the sweet things of the place.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading SUNDAY morning brought the fresh, lovely stillness which Sundays in early summer seem always to possess in Newport.
marverbUS /mɑːr/
make imperfect
From this reading Later in the season the roll of wheels and the jingle of plated harnesses come to mar this peacefulness; but till the very end of June it endures, and is one of the sweet things of the place.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading It was one of the points in which Mrs. Joy took most pride, that this meal was served in a special apartment known as the breakfast-room, and not, as with most families, in the room where they dined.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SUNDAY morning brought the fresh, lovely stillness which Sundays in early summer seem always to possess in Newport.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was one of the points in which Mrs. Joy took most pride, that this meal was served in a special apartment known as the breakfast-room, and not, as with most families, in the room where they dined.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was one of the points in which Mrs. Joy took most pride, that this meal was served in a special apartment known as the breakfast-room, and not, as with most families, in the room where they dined.
NewportnounUS /ˈnuːpɔːrt/
a port city in southeastern Wales
From this reading SUNDAY morning brought the fresh, lovely stillness which Sundays in early summer seem always to possess in Newport.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was one of the points in which Mrs. Joy took most pride, that this meal was served in a special apartment known as the breakfast-room, and not, as with most families, in the room where they dined.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Later in the season the roll of wheels and the jingle of plated harnesses come to mar this peacefulness; but till the very end of June it endures, and is one of the sweet things of the place.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Later in the season the roll of wheels and the jingle of plated harnesses come to mar this peacefulness; but till the very end of June it endures, and is one of the sweet things of the place.
peacefulnessnounUS /ˈpiːsfəlnəs/
a state that is calm and tranquil
From this reading Later in the season the roll of wheels and the jingle of plated harnesses come to mar this peacefulness; but till the very end of June it endures, and is one of the sweet things of the place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Later in the season the roll of wheels and the jingle of plated harnesses come to mar this peacefulness; but till the very end of June it endures, and is one of the sweet things of the place.
platedverbUS /ˈpleɪtɪd/
past form of “plate” — coat with a layer of metal
From this reading Later in the season the roll of wheels and the jingle of plated harnesses come to mar this peacefulness; but till the very end of June it endures, and is one of the sweet things of the place.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It was one of the points in which Mrs. Joy took most pride, that this meal was served in a special apartment known as the breakfast-room, and not, as with most families, in the room where they dined.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading SUNDAY morning brought the fresh, lovely stillness which Sundays in early summer seem always to possess in Newport.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading It was one of the points in which Mrs. Joy took most pride, that this meal was served in a special apartment known as the breakfast-room, and not, as with most families, in the room where they dined.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading Later in the season the roll of wheels and the jingle of plated harnesses come to mar this peacefulness; but till the very end of June it endures, and is one of the sweet things of the place.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was one of the points in which Mrs. Joy took most pride, that this meal was served in a special apartment known as the breakfast-room, and not, as with most families, in the room where they dined.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Later in the season the roll of wheels and the jingle of plated harnesses come to mar this peacefulness; but till the very end of June it endures, and is one of the sweet things of the place.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading SUNDAY morning brought the fresh, lovely stillness which Sundays in early summer seem always to possess in Newport.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading It was one of the points in which Mrs. Joy took most pride, that this meal was served in a special apartment known as the breakfast-room, and not, as with most families, in the room where they dined.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It was one of the points in which Mrs. Joy took most pride, that this meal was served in a special apartment known as the breakfast-room, and not, as with most families, in the room where they dined.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading SUNDAY morning brought the fresh, lovely stillness which Sundays in early summer seem always to possess in Newport.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading SUNDAY morning brought the fresh, lovely stillness which Sundays in early summer seem always to possess in Newport.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading SUNDAY morning brought the fresh, lovely stillness which Sundays in early summer seem always to possess in Newport.
SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading SUNDAY morning brought the fresh, lovely stillness which Sundays in early summer seem always to possess in Newport.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Later in the season the roll of wheels and the jingle of plated harnesses come to mar this peacefulness; but till the very end of June it endures, and is one of the sweet things of the place.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading DOWN TO BEAVER TAIL.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was one of the points in which Mrs. Joy took most pride, that this meal was served in a special apartment known as the breakfast-room, and not, as with most families, in the room where they dined.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUNDAY morning brought the fresh, lovely stillness which Sundays in early summer seem always to possess in Newport.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was one of the points in which Mrs. Joy took most pride, that this meal was served in a special apartment known as the breakfast-room, and not, as with most families, in the room where they dined.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Later in the season the roll of wheels and the jingle of plated harnesses come to mar this peacefulness; but till the very end of June it endures, and is one of the sweet things of the place.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Later in the season the roll of wheels and the jingle of plated harnesses come to mar this peacefulness; but till the very end of June it endures, and is one of the sweet things of the place.
up to a particular time
From this reading Later in the season the roll of wheels and the jingle of plated harnesses come to mar this peacefulness; but till the very end of June it endures, and is one of the sweet things of the place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DOWN TO BEAVER TAIL.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was one of the points in which Mrs. Joy took most pride, that this meal was served in a special apartment known as the breakfast-room, and not, as with most families, in the room where they dined.
precisely as stated
From this reading Later in the season the roll of wheels and the jingle of plated harnesses come to mar this peacefulness; but till the very end of June it endures, and is one of the sweet things of the place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was one of the points in which Mrs. Joy took most pride, that this meal was served in a special apartment known as the breakfast-room, and not, as with most families, in the room where they dined.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Joys were at breakfast.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading Later in the season the roll of wheels and the jingle of plated harnesses come to mar this peacefulness; but till the very end of June it endures, and is one of the sweet things of the place.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was one of the points in which Mrs. Joy took most pride, that this meal was served in a special apartment known as the breakfast-room, and not, as with most families, in the room where they dined.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SUNDAY morning brought the fresh, lovely stillness which Sundays in early summer seem always to possess in Newport.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was one of the points in which Mrs. Joy took most pride, that this meal was served in a special apartment known as the breakfast-room, and not, as with most families, in the room where they dined.
