(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The Resident, according to his invariable custom, had risen early; but the ladies did not quite so soon recover from the fatigues of the last night's ball.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The sun had already risen high when Mr. and Mrs. van Gulpendam took their seat at the breakfast-table in the pandoppo.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HUSBAND AND WIFE.--MOTHER AND DAUGHTER.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When, at length, fair Laurentia appeared in the pandoppo she found her husband sitting in full dress, light-blue coat and silver buttons on which the arms of Holland shone conspicuous; but evidently in very bad temper.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading When, at length, fair Laurentia appeared in the pandoppo she found her husband sitting in full dress, light-blue coat and silver buttons on which the arms of Holland shone conspicuous; but evidently in very bad temper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sun had already risen high when Mr. and Mrs. van Gulpendam took their seat at the breakfast-table in the pandoppo.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading When, at length, fair Laurentia appeared in the pandoppo she found her husband sitting in full dress, light-blue coat and silver buttons on which the arms of Holland shone conspicuous; but evidently in very bad temper.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The Resident, according to his invariable custom, had risen early; but the ladies did not quite so soon recover from the fatigues of the last night's ball.
breakfast-table
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From this reading The sun had already risen high when Mr. and Mrs. van Gulpendam took their seat at the breakfast-table in the pandoppo.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Resident, according to his invariable custom, had risen early; but the ladies did not quite so soon recover from the fatigues of the last night's ball.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading When, at length, fair Laurentia appeared in the pandoppo she found her husband sitting in full dress, light-blue coat and silver buttons on which the arms of Holland shone conspicuous; but evidently in very bad temper.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading When, at length, fair Laurentia appeared in the pandoppo she found her husband sitting in full dress, light-blue coat and silver buttons on which the arms of Holland shone conspicuous; but evidently in very bad temper.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading When, at length, fair Laurentia appeared in the pandoppo she found her husband sitting in full dress, light-blue coat and silver buttons on which the arms of Holland shone conspicuous; but evidently in very bad temper.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading The Resident, according to his invariable custom, had risen early; but the ladies did not quite so soon recover from the fatigues of the last night's ball.
a female human offspring
From this reading HUSBAND AND WIFE.--MOTHER AND DAUGHTER.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was getting rather late in the day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Resident, according to his invariable custom, had risen early; but the ladies did not quite so soon recover from the fatigues of the last night's ball.
put on clothes
From this reading When, at length, fair Laurentia appeared in the pandoppo she found her husband sitting in full dress, light-blue coat and silver buttons on which the arms of Holland shone conspicuous; but evidently in very bad temper.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The Resident, according to his invariable custom, had risen early; but the ladies did not quite so soon recover from the fatigues of the last night's ball.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading When, at length, fair Laurentia appeared in the pandoppo she found her husband sitting in full dress, light-blue coat and silver buttons on which the arms of Holland shone conspicuous; but evidently in very bad temper.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading When, at length, fair Laurentia appeared in the pandoppo she found her husband sitting in full dress, light-blue coat and silver buttons on which the arms of Holland shone conspicuous; but evidently in very bad temper.
fatiguesnounUS /fəˈtiːɡz/
military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor
From this reading The Resident, according to his invariable custom, had risen early; but the ladies did not quite so soon recover from the fatigues of the last night's ball.
set up or found
From this reading When, at length, fair Laurentia appeared in the pandoppo she found her husband sitting in full dress, light-blue coat and silver buttons on which the arms of Holland shone conspicuous; but evidently in very bad temper.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Resident, according to his invariable custom, had risen early; but the ladies did not quite so soon recover from the fatigues of the last night's ball.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading When, at length, fair Laurentia appeared in the pandoppo she found her husband sitting in full dress, light-blue coat and silver buttons on which the arms of Holland shone conspicuous; but evidently in very bad temper.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading It was getting rather late in the day.
Gulpendam
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From this reading The sun had already risen high when Mr. and Mrs. van Gulpendam took their seat at the breakfast-table in the pandoppo.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sun had already risen high when Mr. and Mrs. van Gulpendam took their seat at the breakfast-table in the pandoppo.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When, at length, fair Laurentia appeared in the pandoppo she found her husband sitting in full dress, light-blue coat and silver buttons on which the arms of Holland shone conspicuous; but evidently in very bad temper.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The sun had already risen high when Mr. and Mrs. van Gulpendam took their seat at the breakfast-table in the pandoppo.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Resident, according to his invariable custom, had risen early; but the ladies did not quite so soon recover from the fatigues of the last night's ball.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading When, at length, fair Laurentia appeared in the pandoppo she found her husband sitting in full dress, light-blue coat and silver buttons on which the arms of Holland shone conspicuous; but evidently in very bad temper.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading HUSBAND AND WIFE.--MOTHER AND DAUGHTER.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was getting rather late in the day.
invariableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbəl/
not liable to or capable of change
From this reading The Resident, according to his invariable custom, had risen early; but the ladies did not quite so soon recover from the fatigues of the last night's ball.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was getting rather late in the day.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The Resident, according to his invariable custom, had risen early; but the ladies did not quite so soon recover from the fatigues of the last night's ball.
immediately past
From this reading The Resident, according to his invariable custom, had risen early; but the ladies did not quite so soon recover from the fatigues of the last night's ball.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was getting rather late in the day.
Laurentia
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From this reading When, at length, fair Laurentia appeared in the pandoppo she found her husband sitting in full dress, light-blue coat and silver buttons on which the arms of Holland shone conspicuous; but evidently in very bad temper.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading When, at length, fair Laurentia appeared in the pandoppo she found her husband sitting in full dress, light-blue coat and silver buttons on which the arms of Holland shone conspicuous; but evidently in very bad temper.
light-blueadjective
of a light shade of blue
From this reading When, at length, fair Laurentia appeared in the pandoppo she found her husband sitting in full dress, light-blue coat and silver buttons on which the arms of Holland shone conspicuous; but evidently in very bad temper.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading HUSBAND AND WIFE.--MOTHER AND DAUGHTER.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The sun had already risen high when Mr. and Mrs. van Gulpendam took their seat at the breakfast-table in the pandoppo.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The sun had already risen high when Mr. and Mrs. van Gulpendam took their seat at the breakfast-table in the pandoppo.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The Resident, according to his invariable custom, had risen early; but the ladies did not quite so soon recover from the fatigues of the last night's ball.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Resident, according to his invariable custom, had risen early; but the ladies did not quite so soon recover from the fatigues of the last night's ball.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Resident, according to his invariable custom, had risen early; but the ladies did not quite so soon recover from the fatigues of the last night's ball.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When, at length, fair Laurentia appeared in the pandoppo she found her husband sitting in full dress, light-blue coat and silver buttons on which the arms of Holland shone conspicuous; but evidently in very bad temper.
pandoppo
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From this reading The sun had already risen high when Mr. and Mrs. van Gulpendam took their seat at the breakfast-table in the pandoppo.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The Resident, according to his invariable custom, had risen early; but the ladies did not quite so soon recover from the fatigues of the last night's ball.
on the contrary
From this reading It was getting rather late in the day.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading The Resident, according to his invariable custom, had risen early; but the ladies did not quite so soon recover from the fatigues of the last night's ball.
ResidentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading The Resident, according to his invariable custom, had risen early; but the ladies did not quite so soon recover from the fatigues of the last night's ball.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading The sun had already risen high when Mr. and Mrs. van Gulpendam took their seat at the breakfast-table in the pandoppo.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The sun had already risen high when Mr. and Mrs. van Gulpendam took their seat at the breakfast-table in the pandoppo.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When, at length, fair Laurentia appeared in the pandoppo she found her husband sitting in full dress, light-blue coat and silver buttons on which the arms of Holland shone conspicuous; but evidently in very bad temper.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading When, at length, fair Laurentia appeared in the pandoppo she found her husband sitting in full dress, light-blue coat and silver buttons on which the arms of Holland shone conspicuous; but evidently in very bad temper.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading When, at length, fair Laurentia appeared in the pandoppo she found her husband sitting in full dress, light-blue coat and silver buttons on which the arms of Holland shone conspicuous; but evidently in very bad temper.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading When, at length, fair Laurentia appeared in the pandoppo she found her husband sitting in full dress, light-blue coat and silver buttons on which the arms of Holland shone conspicuous; but evidently in very bad temper.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Resident, according to his invariable custom, had risen early; but the ladies did not quite so soon recover from the fatigues of the last night's ball.
in the near future
From this reading The Resident, according to his invariable custom, had risen early; but the ladies did not quite so soon recover from the fatigues of the last night's ball.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun had already risen high when Mr. and Mrs. van Gulpendam took their seat at the breakfast-table in the pandoppo.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading When, at length, fair Laurentia appeared in the pandoppo she found her husband sitting in full dress, light-blue coat and silver buttons on which the arms of Holland shone conspicuous; but evidently in very bad temper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was getting rather late in the day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sun had already risen high when Mr. and Mrs. van Gulpendam took their seat at the breakfast-table in the pandoppo.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Resident, according to his invariable custom, had risen early; but the ladies did not quite so soon recover from the fatigues of the last night's ball.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The sun had already risen high when Mr. and Mrs. van Gulpendam took their seat at the breakfast-table in the pandoppo.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading The sun had already risen high when Mr. and Mrs. van Gulpendam took their seat at the breakfast-table in the pandoppo.
precisely as stated
From this reading When, at length, fair Laurentia appeared in the pandoppo she found her husband sitting in full dress, light-blue coat and silver buttons on which the arms of Holland shone conspicuous; but evidently in very bad temper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was getting rather late in the day.
at the time that
From this reading The sun had already risen high when Mr. and Mrs. van Gulpendam took their seat at the breakfast-table in the pandoppo.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When, at length, fair Laurentia appeared in the pandoppo she found her husband sitting in full dress, light-blue coat and silver buttons on which the arms of Holland shone conspicuous; but evidently in very bad temper.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading HUSBAND AND WIFE.--MOTHER AND DAUGHTER.
