Chapter IX

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading In those days--the days of Judith's visit--George Selby and his wife were always punctual in coming down to breakfast.

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

From this reading In those days--the days of Judith's visit--George Selby and his wife were always punctual in coming down to breakfast.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The guests, unaccustomed to city gaiety and late hours, were still in their soundest sleep, when the clang of the breakfast bell would wake them to the knowledge that another day had begun, and they must drag themselves from between the blankets.

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

From this reading As for Susan, owing to neuralgia or laziness, she always breakfasted in bed.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading As for Susan, owing to neuralgia or laziness, she always breakfasted in bed.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The guests, unaccustomed to city gaiety and late hours, were still in their soundest sleep, when the clang of the breakfast bell would wake them to the knowledge that another day had begun, and they must drag themselves from between the blankets.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading The guests, unaccustomed to city gaiety and late hours, were still in their soundest sleep, when the clang of the breakfast bell would wake them to the knowledge that another day had begun, and they must drag themselves from between the blankets.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The guests, unaccustomed to city gaiety and late hours, were still in their soundest sleep, when the clang of the breakfast bell would wake them to the knowledge that another day had begun, and they must drag themselves from between the blankets.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading The guests, unaccustomed to city gaiety and late hours, were still in their soundest sleep, when the clang of the breakfast bell would wake them to the knowledge that another day had begun, and they must drag themselves from between the blankets.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading In those days--the days of Judith's visit--George Selby and his wife were always punctual in coming down to breakfast.

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

From this reading As for Susan, owing to neuralgia or laziness, she always breakfasted in bed.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The guests, unaccustomed to city gaiety and late hours, were still in their soundest sleep, when the clang of the breakfast bell would wake them to the knowledge that another day had begun, and they must drag themselves from between the blankets.

a loud resonant repeating noise

From this reading The guests, unaccustomed to city gaiety and late hours, were still in their soundest sleep, when the clang of the breakfast bell would wake them to the knowledge that another day had begun, and they must drag themselves from between the blankets.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading In those days--the days of Judith's visit--George Selby and his wife were always punctual in coming down to breakfast.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading It was their hour for undisturbed conversation and intercourse.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The guests, unaccustomed to city gaiety and late hours, were still in their soundest sleep, when the clang of the breakfast bell would wake them to the knowledge that another day had begun, and they must drag themselves from between the blankets.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In those days--the days of Judith's visit--George Selby and his wife were always punctual in coming down to breakfast.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading In those days--the days of Judith's visit--George Selby and his wife were always punctual in coming down to breakfast.

pull, as against a resistance

From this reading The guests, unaccustomed to city gaiety and late hours, were still in their soundest sleep, when the clang of the breakfast bell would wake them to the knowledge that another day had begun, and they must drag themselves from between the blankets.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was their hour for undisturbed conversation and intercourse.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The guests, unaccustomed to city gaiety and late hours, were still in their soundest sleep, when the clang of the breakfast bell would wake them to the knowledge that another day had begun, and they must drag themselves from between the blankets.

a gay feeling

From this reading The guests, unaccustomed to city gaiety and late hours, were still in their soundest sleep, when the clang of the breakfast bell would wake them to the knowledge that another day had begun, and they must drag themselves from between the blankets.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading In those days--the days of Judith's visit--George Selby and his wife were always punctual in coming down to breakfast.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The guests, unaccustomed to city gaiety and late hours, were still in their soundest sleep, when the clang of the breakfast bell would wake them to the knowledge that another day had begun, and they must drag themselves from between the blankets.

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

From this reading The guests, unaccustomed to city gaiety and late hours, were still in their soundest sleep, when the clang of the breakfast bell would wake them to the knowledge that another day had begun, and they must drag themselves from between the blankets.

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

From this reading In those days--the days of Judith's visit--George Selby and his wife were always punctual in coming down to breakfast.

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

From this reading It was their hour for undisturbed conversation and intercourse.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The guests, unaccustomed to city gaiety and late hours, were still in their soundest sleep, when the clang of the breakfast bell would wake them to the knowledge that another day had begun, and they must drag themselves from between the blankets.

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

From this reading In those days--the days of Judith's visit--George Selby and his wife were always punctual in coming down to breakfast.

communication between individuals

From this reading It was their hour for undisturbed conversation and intercourse.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was their hour for undisturbed conversation and intercourse.

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

From this reading In those days--the days of Judith's visit--George Selby and his wife were always punctual in coming down to breakfast.

similar in quality or character

From this reading THE TIE OF KINDRED.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading The guests, unaccustomed to city gaiety and late hours, were still in their soundest sleep, when the clang of the breakfast bell would wake them to the knowledge that another day had begun, and they must drag themselves from between the blankets.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The guests, unaccustomed to city gaiety and late hours, were still in their soundest sleep, when the clang of the breakfast bell would wake them to the knowledge that another day had begun, and they must drag themselves from between the blankets.

inactivity resulting from a dislike of work

From this reading As for Susan, owing to neuralgia or laziness, she always breakfasted in bed.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The guests, unaccustomed to city gaiety and late hours, were still in their soundest sleep, when the clang of the breakfast bell would wake them to the knowledge that another day had begun, and they must drag themselves from between the blankets.

acute spasmodic pain along the course of one or more nerves

From this reading As for Susan, owing to neuralgia or laziness, she always breakfasted in bed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TIE OF KINDRED.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As for Susan, owing to neuralgia or laziness, she always breakfasted in bed.

owed as a debt

From this reading As for Susan, owing to neuralgia or laziness, she always breakfasted in bed.

acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed

From this reading In those days--the days of Judith's visit--George Selby and his wife were always punctual in coming down to breakfast.

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

From this reading In those days--the days of Judith's visit--George Selby and his wife were always punctual in coming down to breakfast.

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

From this reading As for Susan, owing to neuralgia or laziness, she always breakfasted in bed.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading The guests, unaccustomed to city gaiety and late hours, were still in their soundest sleep, when the clang of the breakfast bell would wake them to the knowledge that another day had begun, and they must drag themselves from between the blankets.

superlative of “sound” — financially secure and safe

From this reading The guests, unaccustomed to city gaiety and late hours, were still in their soundest sleep, when the clang of the breakfast bell would wake them to the knowledge that another day had begun, and they must drag themselves from between the blankets.

not in physical motion

From this reading The guests, unaccustomed to city gaiety and late hours, were still in their soundest sleep, when the clang of the breakfast bell would wake them to the knowledge that another day had begun, and they must drag themselves from between the blankets.

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

From this reading As for Susan, owing to neuralgia or laziness, she always breakfasted in bed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The guests, unaccustomed to city gaiety and late hours, were still in their soundest sleep, when the clang of the breakfast bell would wake them to the knowledge that another day had begun, and they must drag themselves from between the blankets.

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

From this reading THE TIE OF KINDRED.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was their hour for undisturbed conversation and intercourse.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The guests, unaccustomed to city gaiety and late hours, were still in their soundest sleep, when the clang of the breakfast bell would wake them to the knowledge that another day had begun, and they must drag themselves from between the blankets.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The guests, unaccustomed to city gaiety and late hours, were still in their soundest sleep, when the clang of the breakfast bell would wake them to the knowledge that another day had begun, and they must drag themselves from between the blankets.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The guests, unaccustomed to city gaiety and late hours, were still in their soundest sleep, when the clang of the breakfast bell would wake them to the knowledge that another day had begun, and they must drag themselves from between the blankets.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In those days--the days of Judith's visit--George Selby and his wife were always punctual in coming down to breakfast.

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading THE TIE OF KINDRED.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading In those days--the days of Judith's visit--George Selby and his wife were always punctual in coming down to breakfast.

unusual or unfamiliar

From this reading The guests, unaccustomed to city gaiety and late hours, were still in their soundest sleep, when the clang of the breakfast bell would wake them to the knowledge that another day had begun, and they must drag themselves from between the blankets.

untroubled by interference or disturbance

From this reading It was their hour for undisturbed conversation and intercourse.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading In those days--the days of Judith's visit--George Selby and his wife were always punctual in coming down to breakfast.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading The guests, unaccustomed to city gaiety and late hours, were still in their soundest sleep, when the clang of the breakfast bell would wake them to the knowledge that another day had begun, and they must drag themselves from between the blankets.

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

From this reading It was their hour for undisturbed conversation and intercourse.

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

From this reading In those days--the days of Judith's visit--George Selby and his wife were always punctual in coming down to breakfast.

at the time that

From this reading The guests, unaccustomed to city gaiety and late hours, were still in their soundest sleep, when the clang of the breakfast bell would wake them to the knowledge that another day had begun, and they must drag themselves from between the blankets.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading In those days--the days of Judith's visit--George Selby and his wife were always punctual in coming down to breakfast.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The guests, unaccustomed to city gaiety and late hours, were still in their soundest sleep, when the clang of the breakfast bell would wake them to the knowledge that another day had begun, and they must drag themselves from between the blankets.