used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading They had had the regular Christmas dinner--turkey, mince-pies, plum-pudding, etc.--and the afternoon and evening had been filled with youthful pleasure and amusement.
in addition
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading They had had the regular Christmas dinner--turkey, mince-pies, plum-pudding, etc.--and the afternoon and evening had been filled with youthful pleasure and amusement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had had the regular Christmas dinner--turkey, mince-pies, plum-pudding, etc.--and the afternoon and evening had been filled with youthful pleasure and amusement.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
Blake'snounUS /bleɪks/
possessive form of “blake” — visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Christmas had passed by pleasantly and tranquilly for both children.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Christmas had passed by pleasantly and tranquilly for both children.
make calm or still
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Christmas had passed by pleasantly and tranquilly for both children.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Christmas had passed by pleasantly and tranquilly for both children.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading They had had the regular Christmas dinner--turkey, mince-pies, plum-pudding, etc.--and the afternoon and evening had been filled with youthful pleasure and amusement.
drownedverbUS /draʊnd/
past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
etc
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From this reading They had had the regular Christmas dinner--turkey, mince-pies, plum-pudding, etc.--and the afternoon and evening had been filled with youthful pleasure and amusement.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading They had had the regular Christmas dinner--turkey, mince-pies, plum-pudding, etc.--and the afternoon and evening had been filled with youthful pleasure and amusement.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading They had had the regular Christmas dinner--turkey, mince-pies, plum-pudding, etc.--and the afternoon and evening had been filled with youthful pleasure and amusement.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Christmas had passed by pleasantly and tranquilly for both children.
set up or found
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS.
groundlessadjectiveUS /ˈɡraʊndləs/
without a basis in reason or fact
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Christmas had passed by pleasantly and tranquilly for both children.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
lullverbUS /lʌl/
calm by deception
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
mince-pies
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From this reading They had had the regular Christmas dinner--turkey, mince-pies, plum-pudding, etc.--and the afternoon and evening had been filled with youthful pleasure and amusement.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
mythnounUS /mɪθ/
a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
and nothing more
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Christmas had passed by pleasantly and tranquilly for both children.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Christmas had passed by pleasantly and tranquilly for both children.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading They had had the regular Christmas dinner--turkey, mince-pies, plum-pudding, etc.--and the afternoon and evening had been filled with youthful pleasure and amusement.
plum-pudding
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From this reading They had had the regular Christmas dinner--turkey, mince-pies, plum-pudding, etc.--and the afternoon and evening had been filled with youthful pleasure and amusement.
poutingverbUS /ˈpaʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “pout” — be in a huff and display one's displeasure
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading They had had the regular Christmas dinner--turkey, mince-pies, plum-pudding, etc.--and the afternoon and evening had been filled with youthful pleasure and amusement.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
rumpledadjectiveUS /ˈrʌmpəld/
in disarray; extremely disorderly
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had had the regular Christmas dinner--turkey, mince-pies, plum-pudding, etc.--and the afternoon and evening had been filled with youthful pleasure and amusement.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
tranquillyadverb
without emotional agitation
From this reading Christmas had passed by pleasantly and tranquilly for both children.
turkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading They had had the regular Christmas dinner--turkey, mince-pies, plum-pudding, etc.--and the afternoon and evening had been filled with youthful pleasure and amusement.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
verifiedadjectiveUS /ˈverəfaɪd/
proved to be true
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
at the time that
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Rough, rumpled hair, two soft eyes drowned in tears, flushed, angry cheeks and pouting lips, was the picture which met Dick's view one morning when he entered the oak parlour two days after the eventful party.
Winnie
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From this reading Sabbath also was calm and peaceful, so calm, indeed, that Winnie began to think their fears were groundless, and Mrs. Blake's annoyance a mere myth; but Dick, more suspicious, decided it was only the lull before the storm, and on the Monday he found his suspicions verified.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They had had the regular Christmas dinner--turkey, mince-pies, plum-pudding, etc.--and the afternoon and evening had been filled with youthful pleasure and amusement.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading They had had the regular Christmas dinner--turkey, mince-pies, plum-pudding, etc.--and the afternoon and evening had been filled with youthful pleasure and amusement.
