used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
anew
From this reading As soon as the dishes were set on the table, the servants left the room, until they were again required; and by this means the family could talk more freely than they could have done with servants present.
(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 IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There was a good deal of pleasant chitchat, from which Lady Paton learned that the practical outcome of the more general reading of the New Testament by the people, was different from that which had taken place among them at quiet Woodstock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as the dishes were set on the table, the servants left the room, until they were again required; and by this means the family could talk more freely than they could have done with servants present.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT GREENWICH.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Here at Greenwich, however, it had been found more convenient to follow the usage set by the Court lately, and only his own family and friends sat down to dinner now in the Guildford household.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here at Greenwich, however, it had been found more convenient to follow the usage set by the Court lately, and only his own family and friends sat down to dinner now in the Guildford household.
ceremoniousadjective
characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display
From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
chitchatnounUS /ˈtʃɪttʃæt/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading There was a good deal of pleasant chitchat, from which Lady Paton learned that the practical outcome of the more general reading of the New Testament by the people, was different from that which had taken place among them at quiet Woodstock.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading Here at Greenwich, however, it had been found more convenient to follow the usage set by the Court lately, and only his own family and friends sat down to dinner now in the Guildford household.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As soon as the dishes were set on the table, the servants left the room, until they were again required; and by this means the family could talk more freely than they could have done with servants present.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Here at Greenwich, however, it had been found more convenient to follow the usage set by the Court lately, and only his own family and friends sat down to dinner now in the Guildford household.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading There was a good deal of pleasant chitchat, from which Lady Paton learned that the practical outcome of the more general reading of the New Testament by the people, was different from that which had taken place among them at quiet Woodstock.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading There was a good deal of pleasant chitchat, from which Lady Paton learned that the practical outcome of the more general reading of the New Testament by the people, was different from that which had taken place among them at quiet Woodstock.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Here at Greenwich, however, it had been found more convenient to follow the usage set by the Court lately, and only his own family and friends sat down to dinner now in the Guildford household.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading As soon as the dishes were set on the table, the servants left the room, until they were again required; and by this means the family could talk more freely than they could have done with servants present.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading As soon as the dishes were set on the table, the servants left the room, until they were again required; and by this means the family could talk more freely than they could have done with servants present.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Here at Greenwich, however, it had been found more convenient to follow the usage set by the Court lately, and only his own family and friends sat down to dinner now in the Guildford household.
a social unit living together
From this reading Here at Greenwich, however, it had been found more convenient to follow the usage set by the Court lately, and only his own family and friends sat down to dinner now in the Guildford household.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Here at Greenwich, however, it had been found more convenient to follow the usage set by the Court lately, and only his own family and friends sat down to dinner now in the Guildford household.
set up or found
From this reading Here at Greenwich, however, it had been found more convenient to follow the usage set by the Court lately, and only his own family and friends sat down to dinner now in the Guildford household.
in a free manner
From this reading As soon as the dishes were set on the table, the servants left the room, until they were again required; and by this means the family could talk more freely than they could have done with servants present.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Here at Greenwich, however, it had been found more convenient to follow the usage set by the Court lately, and only his own family and friends sat down to dinner now in the Guildford household.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was a good deal of pleasant chitchat, from which Lady Paton learned that the practical outcome of the more general reading of the New Testament by the people, was different from that which had taken place among them at quiet Woodstock.
brought together in one place
From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading There was a good deal of pleasant chitchat, from which Lady Paton learned that the practical outcome of the more general reading of the New Testament by the people, was different from that which had taken place among them at quiet Woodstock.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There was a good deal of pleasant chitchat, from which Lady Paton learned that the practical outcome of the more general reading of the New Testament by the people, was different from that which had taken place among them at quiet Woodstock.
GREENWICHnounUS /ˈɡrenɪtʃ/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; zero degrees of longitude runs through Greenwich; time is measured relative to Greenwich Mean Time
From this reading AT GREENWICH.
Guildford
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From this reading Here at Greenwich, however, it had been found more convenient to follow the usage set by the Court lately, and only his own family and friends sat down to dinner now in the Guildford household.
Guildford's
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From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here at Greenwich, however, it had been found more convenient to follow the usage set by the Court lately, and only his own family and friends sat down to dinner now in the Guildford household.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As soon as the dishes were set on the table, the servants left the room, until they were again required; and by this means the family could talk more freely than they could have done with servants present.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here at Greenwich, however, it had been found more convenient to follow the usage set by the Court lately, and only his own family and friends sat down to dinner now in the Guildford household.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
a social unit living together
From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Here at Greenwich, however, it had been found more convenient to follow the usage set by the Court lately, and only his own family and friends sat down to dinner now in the Guildford household.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
keeping-room
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From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading There was a good deal of pleasant chitchat, from which Lady Paton learned that the practical outcome of the more general reading of the New Testament by the people, was different from that which had taken place among them at quiet Woodstock.
in the recent past
From this reading Here at Greenwich, however, it had been found more convenient to follow the usage set by the Court lately, and only his own family and friends sat down to dinner now in the Guildford household.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading There was a good deal of pleasant chitchat, from which Lady Paton learned that the practical outcome of the more general reading of the New Testament by the people, was different from that which had taken place among them at quiet Woodstock.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading As soon as the dishes were set on the table, the servants left the room, until they were again required; and by this means the family could talk more freely than they could have done with servants present.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading As soon as the dishes were set on the table, the servants left the room, until they were again required; and by this means the family could talk more freely than they could have done with servants present.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There was a good deal of pleasant chitchat, from which Lady Paton learned that the practical outcome of the more general reading of the New Testament by the people, was different from that which had taken place among them at quiet Woodstock.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Here at Greenwich, however, it had been found more convenient to follow the usage set by the Court lately, and only his own family and friends sat down to dinner now in the Guildford household.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As soon as the dishes were set on the table, the servants left the room, until they were again required; and by this means the family could talk more freely than they could have done with servants present.
and nothing more
From this reading Here at Greenwich, however, it had been found more convenient to follow the usage set by the Court lately, and only his own family and friends sat down to dinner now in the Guildford household.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading There was a good deal of pleasant chitchat, from which Lady Paton learned that the practical outcome of the more general reading of the New Testament by the people, was different from that which had taken place among them at quiet Woodstock.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Here at Greenwich, however, it had been found more convenient to follow the usage set by the Court lately, and only his own family and friends sat down to dinner now in the Guildford household.
PatonnounUS /ˈpætən/
South African writer (1903-1988)
From this reading There was a good deal of pleasant chitchat, from which Lady Paton learned that the practical outcome of the more general reading of the New Testament by the people, was different from that which had taken place among them at quiet Woodstock.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There was a good deal of pleasant chitchat, from which Lady Paton learned that the practical outcome of the more general reading of the New Testament by the people, was different from that which had taken place among them at quiet Woodstock.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There was a good deal of pleasant chitchat, from which Lady Paton learned that the practical outcome of the more general reading of the New Testament by the people, was different from that which had taken place among them at quiet Woodstock.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading There was a good deal of pleasant chitchat, from which Lady Paton learned that the practical outcome of the more general reading of the New Testament by the people, was different from that which had taken place among them at quiet Woodstock.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As soon as the dishes were set on the table, the servants left the room, until they were again required; and by this means the family could talk more freely than they could have done with servants present.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading There was a good deal of pleasant chitchat, from which Lady Paton learned that the practical outcome of the more general reading of the New Testament by the people, was different from that which had taken place among them at quiet Woodstock.
on the contrary
From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading There was a good deal of pleasant chitchat, from which Lady Paton learned that the practical outcome of the more general reading of the New Testament by the people, was different from that which had taken place among them at quiet Woodstock.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading As soon as the dishes were set on the table, the servants left the room, until they were again required; and by this means the family could talk more freely than they could have done with servants present.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As soon as the dishes were set on the table, the servants left the room, until they were again required; and by this means the family could talk more freely than they could have done with servants present.
Identical; not different.
From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Here at Greenwich, however, it had been found more convenient to follow the usage set by the Court lately, and only his own family and friends sat down to dinner now in the Guildford household.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Here at Greenwich, however, it had been found more convenient to follow the usage set by the Court lately, and only his own family and friends sat down to dinner now in the Guildford household.
term of address for a man
From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the dishes were set on the table, the servants left the room, until they were again required; and by this means the family could talk more freely than they could have done with servants present.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading As soon as the dishes were set on the table, the servants left the room, until they were again required; and by this means the family could talk more freely than they could have done with servants present.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading There was a good deal of pleasant chitchat, from which Lady Paton learned that the practical outcome of the more general reading of the New Testament by the people, was different from that which had taken place among them at quiet Woodstock.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading As soon as the dishes were set on the table, the servants left the room, until they were again required; and by this means the family could talk more freely than they could have done with servants present.
TestamentnounUS /ˈtestəmənt/
a profession of belief
From this reading There was a good deal of pleasant chitchat, from which Lady Paton learned that the practical outcome of the more general reading of the New Testament by the people, was different from that which had taken place among them at quiet Woodstock.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was a good deal of pleasant chitchat, from which Lady Paton learned that the practical outcome of the more general reading of the New Testament by the people, was different from that which had taken place among them at quiet Woodstock.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a good deal of pleasant chitchat, from which Lady Paton learned that the practical outcome of the more general reading of the New Testament by the people, was different from that which had taken place among them at quiet Woodstock.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as the dishes were set on the table, the servants left the room, until they were again required; and by this means the family could talk more freely than they could have done with servants present.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As soon as the dishes were set on the table, the servants left the room, until they were again required; and by this means the family could talk more freely than they could have done with servants present.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here at Greenwich, however, it had been found more convenient to follow the usage set by the Court lately, and only his own family and friends sat down to dinner now in the Guildford household.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading As soon as the dishes were set on the table, the servants left the room, until they were again required; and by this means the family could talk more freely than they could have done with servants present.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
usagenounUS /ˈjuːsədʒ/
the act of using
From this reading Here at Greenwich, however, it had been found more convenient to follow the usage set by the Court lately, and only his own family and friends sat down to dinner now in the Guildford household.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As soon as the dishes were set on the table, the servants left the room, until they were again required; and by this means the family could talk more freely than they could have done with servants present.
in or at the place that
From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a good deal of pleasant chitchat, from which Lady Paton learned that the practical outcome of the more general reading of the New Testament by the people, was different from that which had taken place among them at quiet Woodstock.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As soon as the dishes were set on the table, the servants left the room, until they were again required; and by this means the family could talk more freely than they could have done with servants present.
Woodstock
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From this reading IT was a pleasant meal that was served in Sir Harry Guildford's keeping-room,—a meal rather more stately and ceremonious than at Woodstock, where Sir Miles kept up the old fashion of having all his household servants gathered at the same board.
