Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading The breakfast-room of Pine Towers, on a bright, sunny morning, some three or four days after the death of its much-respected mistress, held a large concourse of the notables of York, and other private and official gentry of the Province.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They had come to take part, on the previous day, in the funeral obsequies; and were now, after a night's rest and bountiful morning repast, about to return to the Capital.

later than; following

From this reading The breakfast-room of Pine Towers, on a bright, sunny morning, some three or four days after the death of its much-respected mistress, held a large concourse of the notables of York, and other private and official gentry of the Province.

(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 Sixty years have passed over the Province since the notable gathering, and all who were then present have paid the debt of nature.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the number gathered to pay respect to the deceased lady's memory, as well as to show their regard and sympathy for the bereaved husband, the good old Commodore, were many whose names were "household words" in the early days of Upper Canada.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN UPPER CANADIAN HOUSEHOLD.

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

From this reading The breakfast-room of Pine Towers, on a bright, sunny morning, some three or four days after the death of its much-respected mistress, held a large concourse of the notables of York, and other private and official gentry of the Province.

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

From this reading Among the number gathered to pay respect to the deceased lady's memory, as well as to show their regard and sympathy for the bereaved husband, the good old Commodore, were many whose names were "household words" in the early days of Upper Canada.

a person who has suffered the death of someone they loved

From this reading Among the number gathered to pay respect to the deceased lady's memory, as well as to show their regard and sympathy for the bereaved husband, the good old Commodore, were many whose names were "household words" in the early days of Upper Canada.

given or giving freely

From this reading They had come to take part, on the previous day, in the funeral obsequies; and were now, after a night's rest and bountiful morning repast, about to return to the Capital.

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

From this reading The breakfast-room of Pine Towers, on a bright, sunny morning, some three or four days after the death of its much-respected mistress, held a large concourse of the notables of York, and other private and official gentry of the Province.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The breakfast-room of Pine Towers, on a bright, sunny morning, some three or four days after the death of its much-respected mistress, held a large concourse of the notables of York, and other private and official gentry of the Province.

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading Among the number gathered to pay respect to the deceased lady's memory, as well as to show their regard and sympathy for the bereaved husband, the good old Commodore, were many whose names were "household words" in the early days of Upper Canada.

of or relating to Canada or its people

From this reading AN UPPER CANADIAN HOUSEHOLD.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading They had come to take part, on the previous day, in the funeral obsequies; and were now, after a night's rest and bountiful morning repast, about to return to the Capital.

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

From this reading They had come to take part, on the previous day, in the funeral obsequies; and were now, after a night's rest and bountiful morning repast, about to return to the Capital.

a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral

From this reading Among the number gathered to pay respect to the deceased lady's memory, as well as to show their regard and sympathy for the bereaved husband, the good old Commodore, were many whose names were "household words" in the early days of Upper Canada.

a large gathering of people

From this reading The breakfast-room of Pine Towers, on a bright, sunny morning, some three or four days after the death of its much-respected mistress, held a large concourse of the notables of York, and other private and official gentry of the Province.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading They had come to take part, on the previous day, in the funeral obsequies; and were now, after a night's rest and bountiful morning repast, about to return to the Capital.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The breakfast-room of Pine Towers, on a bright, sunny morning, some three or four days after the death of its much-respected mistress, held a large concourse of the notables of York, and other private and official gentry of the Province.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The breakfast-room of Pine Towers, on a bright, sunny morning, some three or four days after the death of its much-respected mistress, held a large concourse of the notables of York, and other private and official gentry of the Province.

the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading Sixty years have passed over the Province since the notable gathering, and all who were then present have paid the debt of nature.

someone who is no longer alive

From this reading Among the number gathered to pay respect to the deceased lady's memory, as well as to show their regard and sympathy for the bereaved husband, the good old Commodore, were many whose names were "household words" in the early days of Upper Canada.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Among the number gathered to pay respect to the deceased lady's memory, as well as to show their regard and sympathy for the bereaved husband, the good old Commodore, were many whose names were "household words" in the early days of Upper Canada.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Among the number gathered to pay respect to the deceased lady's memory, as well as to show their regard and sympathy for the bereaved husband, the good old Commodore, were many whose names were "household words" in the early days of Upper Canada.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The breakfast-room of Pine Towers, on a bright, sunny morning, some three or four days after the death of its much-respected mistress, held a large concourse of the notables of York, and other private and official gentry of the Province.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading They had come to take part, on the previous day, in the funeral obsequies; and were now, after a night's rest and bountiful morning repast, about to return to the Capital.

brought together in one place

From this reading Among the number gathered to pay respect to the deceased lady's memory, as well as to show their regard and sympathy for the bereaved husband, the good old Commodore, were many whose names were "household words" in the early days of Upper Canada.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading Sixty years have passed over the Province since the notable gathering, and all who were then present have paid the debt of nature.

the most powerful members of a society

From this reading The breakfast-room of Pine Towers, on a bright, sunny morning, some three or four days after the death of its much-respected mistress, held a large concourse of the notables of York, and other private and official gentry of the Province.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Among the number gathered to pay respect to the deceased lady's memory, as well as to show their regard and sympathy for the bereaved husband, the good old Commodore, were many whose names were "household words" in the early days of Upper Canada.

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

From this reading They had come to take part, on the previous day, in the funeral obsequies; and were now, after a night's rest and bountiful morning repast, about to return to the Capital.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Sixty years have passed over the Province since the notable gathering, and all who were then present have paid the debt of nature.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The breakfast-room of Pine Towers, on a bright, sunny morning, some three or four days after the death of its much-respected mistress, held a large concourse of the notables of York, and other private and official gentry of the Province.

a social unit living together

From this reading AN UPPER CANADIAN HOUSEHOLD.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Among the number gathered to pay respect to the deceased lady's memory, as well as to show their regard and sympathy for the bereaved husband, the good old Commodore, were many whose names were "household words" in the early days of Upper Canada.

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

From this reading They had come to take part, on the previous day, in the funeral obsequies; and were now, after a night's rest and bountiful morning repast, about to return to the Capital.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The breakfast-room of Pine Towers, on a bright, sunny morning, some three or four days after the death of its much-respected mistress, held a large concourse of the notables of York, and other private and official gentry of the Province.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Among the number gathered to pay respect to the deceased lady's memory, as well as to show their regard and sympathy for the bereaved husband, the good old Commodore, were many whose names were "household words" in the early days of Upper Canada.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The breakfast-room of Pine Towers, on a bright, sunny morning, some three or four days after the death of its much-respected mistress, held a large concourse of the notables of York, and other private and official gentry of the Province.

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 Among the number gathered to pay respect to the deceased lady's memory, as well as to show their regard and sympathy for the bereaved husband, the good old Commodore, were many whose names were "household words" in the early days of Upper Canada.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Among the number gathered to pay respect to the deceased lady's memory, as well as to show their regard and sympathy for the bereaved husband, the good old Commodore, were many whose names were "household words" in the early days of Upper Canada.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading The breakfast-room of Pine Towers, on a bright, sunny morning, some three or four days after the death of its much-respected mistress, held a large concourse of the notables of York, and other private and official gentry of the Province.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The breakfast-room of Pine Towers, on a bright, sunny morning, some three or four days after the death of its much-respected mistress, held a large concourse of the notables of York, and other private and official gentry of the Province.

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

From this reading The breakfast-room of Pine Towers, on a bright, sunny morning, some three or four days after the death of its much-respected mistress, held a large concourse of the notables of York, and other private and official gentry of the Province.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading Among the number gathered to pay respect to the deceased lady's memory, as well as to show their regard and sympathy for the bereaved husband, the good old Commodore, were many whose names were "household words" in the early days of Upper Canada.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Sixty years have passed over the Province since the notable gathering, and all who were then present have paid the debt of nature.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading They had come to take part, on the previous day, in the funeral obsequies; and were now, after a night's rest and bountiful morning repast, about to return to the Capital.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Sixty years have passed over the Province since the notable gathering, and all who were then present have paid the debt of nature.

plural of “notable” — a celebrity who is an inspiration to others

From this reading The breakfast-room of Pine Towers, on a bright, sunny morning, some three or four days after the death of its much-respected mistress, held a large concourse of the notables of York, and other private and official gentry of the Province.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading They had come to take part, on the previous day, in the funeral obsequies; and were now, after a night's rest and bountiful morning repast, about to return to the Capital.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Among the number gathered to pay respect to the deceased lady's memory, as well as to show their regard and sympathy for the bereaved husband, the good old Commodore, were many whose names were "household words" in the early days of Upper Canada.

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

From this reading They had come to take part, on the previous day, in the funeral obsequies; and were now, after a night's rest and bountiful morning repast, about to return to the Capital.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The breakfast-room of Pine Towers, on a bright, sunny morning, some three or four days after the death of its much-respected mistress, held a large concourse of the notables of York, and other private and official gentry of the Province.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading The breakfast-room of Pine Towers, on a bright, sunny morning, some three or four days after the death of its much-respected mistress, held a large concourse of the notables of York, and other private and official gentry of the Province.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Among the number gathered to pay respect to the deceased lady's memory, as well as to show their regard and sympathy for the bereaved husband, the good old Commodore, were many whose names were "household words" in the early days of Upper Canada.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The breakfast-room of Pine Towers, on a bright, sunny morning, some three or four days after the death of its much-respected mistress, held a large concourse of the notables of York, and other private and official gentry of the Province.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The breakfast-room of Pine Towers, on a bright, sunny morning, some three or four days after the death of its much-respected mistress, held a large concourse of the notables of York, and other private and official gentry of the Province.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The breakfast-room of Pine Towers, on a bright, sunny morning, some three or four days after the death of its much-respected mistress, held a large concourse of the notables of York, and other private and official gentry of the Province.

above and across; more than

From this reading Sixty years have passed over the Province since the notable gathering, and all who were then present have paid the debt of nature.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Sixty years have passed over the Province since the notable gathering, and all who were then present have paid the debt of nature.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading They had come to take part, on the previous day, in the funeral obsequies; and were now, after a night's rest and bountiful morning repast, about to return to the Capital.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Sixty years have passed over the Province since the notable gathering, and all who were then present have paid the debt of nature.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Among the number gathered to pay respect to the deceased lady's memory, as well as to show their regard and sympathy for the bereaved husband, the good old Commodore, were many whose names were "household words" in the early days of Upper Canada.

a coniferous tree

From this reading The breakfast-room of Pine Towers, on a bright, sunny morning, some three or four days after the death of its much-respected mistress, held a large concourse of the notables of York, and other private and official gentry of the Province.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Sixty years have passed over the Province since the notable gathering, and all who were then present have paid the debt of nature.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading They had come to take part, on the previous day, in the funeral obsequies; and were now, after a night's rest and bountiful morning repast, about to return to the Capital.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading The breakfast-room of Pine Towers, on a bright, sunny morning, some three or four days after the death of its much-respected mistress, held a large concourse of the notables of York, and other private and official gentry of the Province.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The breakfast-room of Pine Towers, on a bright, sunny morning, some three or four days after the death of its much-respected mistress, held a large concourse of the notables of York, and other private and official gentry of the Province.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Among the number gathered to pay respect to the deceased lady's memory, as well as to show their regard and sympathy for the bereaved husband, the good old Commodore, were many whose names were "household words" in the early days of Upper Canada.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading They had come to take part, on the previous day, in the funeral obsequies; and were now, after a night's rest and bountiful morning repast, about to return to the Capital.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Among the number gathered to pay respect to the deceased lady's memory, as well as to show their regard and sympathy for the bereaved husband, the good old Commodore, were many whose names were "household words" in the early days of Upper Canada.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading They had come to take part, on the previous day, in the funeral obsequies; and were now, after a night's rest and bountiful morning repast, about to return to the Capital.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading They had come to take part, on the previous day, in the funeral obsequies; and were now, after a night's rest and bountiful morning repast, about to return to the Capital.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Among the number gathered to pay respect to the deceased lady's memory, as well as to show their regard and sympathy for the bereaved husband, the good old Commodore, were many whose names were "household words" in the early days of Upper Canada.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Sixty years have passed over the Province since the notable gathering, and all who were then present have paid the debt of nature.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading Sixty years have passed over the Province since the notable gathering, and all who were then present have paid the debt of nature.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The breakfast-room of Pine Towers, on a bright, sunny morning, some three or four days after the death of its much-respected mistress, held a large concourse of the notables of York, and other private and official gentry of the Province.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The breakfast-room of Pine Towers, on a bright, sunny morning, some three or four days after the death of its much-respected mistress, held a large concourse of the notables of York, and other private and official gentry of the Province.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Among the number gathered to pay respect to the deceased lady's memory, as well as to show their regard and sympathy for the bereaved husband, the good old Commodore, were many whose names were "household words" in the early days of Upper Canada.

carry out

From this reading They had come to take part, on the previous day, in the funeral obsequies; and were now, after a night's rest and bountiful morning repast, about to return to the Capital.

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

From this reading The breakfast-room of Pine Towers, on a bright, sunny morning, some three or four days after the death of its much-respected mistress, held a large concourse of the notables of York, and other private and official gentry of the Province.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Among the number gathered to pay respect to the deceased lady's memory, as well as to show their regard and sympathy for the bereaved husband, the good old Commodore, were many whose names were "household words" in the early days of Upper Canada.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Sixty years have passed over the Province since the notable gathering, and all who were then present have paid the debt of nature.

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

From this reading They had come to take part, on the previous day, in the funeral obsequies; and were now, after a night's rest and bountiful morning repast, about to return to the Capital.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The breakfast-room of Pine Towers, on a bright, sunny morning, some three or four days after the death of its much-respected mistress, held a large concourse of the notables of York, and other private and official gentry of the Province.

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

From this reading They had come to take part, on the previous day, in the funeral obsequies; and were now, after a night's rest and bountiful morning repast, about to return to the Capital.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading The breakfast-room of Pine Towers, on a bright, sunny morning, some three or four days after the death of its much-respected mistress, held a large concourse of the notables of York, and other private and official gentry of the Province.

the topmost one of two

From this reading AN UPPER CANADIAN HOUSEHOLD.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Among the number gathered to pay respect to the deceased lady's memory, as well as to show their regard and sympathy for the bereaved husband, the good old Commodore, were many whose names were "household words" in the early days of Upper Canada.

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

From this reading They had come to take part, on the previous day, in the funeral obsequies; and were now, after a night's rest and bountiful morning repast, about to return to the Capital.

which person or people

From this reading Sixty years have passed over the Province since the notable gathering, and all who were then present have paid the debt of nature.

belonging to which person

From this reading Among the number gathered to pay respect to the deceased lady's memory, as well as to show their regard and sympathy for the bereaved husband, the good old Commodore, were many whose names were "household words" in the early days of Upper Canada.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Among the number gathered to pay respect to the deceased lady's memory, as well as to show their regard and sympathy for the bereaved husband, the good old Commodore, were many whose names were "household words" in the early days of Upper Canada.

a late time of life

From this reading Sixty years have passed over the Province since the notable gathering, and all who were then present have paid the debt of nature.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading The breakfast-room of Pine Towers, on a bright, sunny morning, some three or four days after the death of its much-respected mistress, held a large concourse of the notables of York, and other private and official gentry of the Province.