used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her scheme of seclusion--of a quiet party which, contenting themselves with their own society, should seek for no other amusement than was comprised within the resources of the Grange--had been already rudely broken in upon.
(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 On entering the breakfast-room she found Jim explaining the programme of the day,--how they were all to lunch at the mess of the --th regiment and witness the athletic sports of Rockcliffe camp.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Her scheme of seclusion--of a quiet party which, contenting themselves with their own society, should seek for no other amusement than was comprised within the resources of the Grange--had been already rudely broken in upon.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Her scheme of seclusion--of a quiet party which, contenting themselves with their own society, should seek for no other amusement than was comprised within the resources of the Grange--had been already rudely broken in upon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And now she was confronted by an arrangement which her son had entered into without consulting her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And now she was confronted by an arrangement which her son had entered into without consulting her.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading And now she was confronted by an arrangement which her son had entered into without consulting her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Lady Mary came to think over the events of the night she found considerable cause for dissatisfaction, but it was as nothing to the further discomfiture awaiting her at the breakfast-table the next morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Lady Mary came to think over the events of the night she found considerable cause for dissatisfaction, but it was as nothing to the further discomfiture awaiting her at the breakfast-table the next morning.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading On entering the breakfast-room she found Jim explaining the programme of the day,--how they were all to lunch at the mess of the --th regiment and witness the athletic sports of Rockcliffe camp.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading When Lady Mary came to think over the events of the night she found considerable cause for dissatisfaction, but it was as nothing to the further discomfiture awaiting her at the breakfast-table the next morning.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her scheme of seclusion--of a quiet party which, contenting themselves with their own society, should seek for no other amusement than was comprised within the resources of the Grange--had been already rudely broken in upon.
breakfast-room
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From this reading On entering the breakfast-room she found Jim explaining the programme of the day,--how they were all to lunch at the mess of the --th regiment and witness the athletic sports of Rockcliffe camp.
breakfast-table
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From this reading When Lady Mary came to think over the events of the night she found considerable cause for dissatisfaction, but it was as nothing to the further discomfiture awaiting her at the breakfast-table the next morning.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Her scheme of seclusion--of a quiet party which, contenting themselves with their own society, should seek for no other amusement than was comprised within the resources of the Grange--had been already rudely broken in upon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When Lady Mary came to think over the events of the night she found considerable cause for dissatisfaction, but it was as nothing to the further discomfiture awaiting her at the breakfast-table the next morning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And now she was confronted by an arrangement which her son had entered into without consulting her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Lady Mary came to think over the events of the night she found considerable cause for dissatisfaction, but it was as nothing to the further discomfiture awaiting her at the breakfast-table the next morning.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading On entering the breakfast-room she found Jim explaining the programme of the day,--how they were all to lunch at the mess of the --th regiment and witness the athletic sports of Rockcliffe camp.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading When Lady Mary came to think over the events of the night she found considerable cause for dissatisfaction, but it was as nothing to the further discomfiture awaiting her at the breakfast-table the next morning.
comprisedverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzd/
past form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading Her scheme of seclusion--of a quiet party which, contenting themselves with their own society, should seek for no other amusement than was comprised within the resources of the Grange--had been already rudely broken in upon.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading And now she was confronted by an arrangement which her son had entered into without consulting her.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When Lady Mary came to think over the events of the night she found considerable cause for dissatisfaction, but it was as nothing to the further discomfiture awaiting her at the breakfast-table the next morning.
consultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading And now she was confronted by an arrangement which her son had entered into without consulting her.
contenting
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From this reading Her scheme of seclusion--of a quiet party which, contenting themselves with their own society, should seek for no other amusement than was comprised within the resources of the Grange--had been already rudely broken in upon.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On entering the breakfast-room she found Jim explaining the programme of the day,--how they were all to lunch at the mess of the --th regiment and witness the athletic sports of Rockcliffe camp.
discomfiturenoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading When Lady Mary came to think over the events of the night she found considerable cause for dissatisfaction, but it was as nothing to the further discomfiture awaiting her at the breakfast-table the next morning.
dissatisfactionnounUS /ˌdɪsætɪˈsfækʃən/
the feeling of being displeased and discontent
From this reading When Lady Mary came to think over the events of the night she found considerable cause for dissatisfaction, but it was as nothing to the further discomfiture awaiting her at the breakfast-table the next morning.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading And now she was confronted by an arrangement which her son had entered into without consulting her.
a movement into or inward
From this reading On entering the breakfast-room she found Jim explaining the programme of the day,--how they were all to lunch at the mess of the --th regiment and witness the athletic sports of Rockcliffe camp.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading When Lady Mary came to think over the events of the night she found considerable cause for dissatisfaction, but it was as nothing to the further discomfiture awaiting her at the breakfast-table the next morning.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading On entering the breakfast-room she found Jim explaining the programme of the day,--how they were all to lunch at the mess of the --th regiment and witness the athletic sports of Rockcliffe camp.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Lady Mary came to think over the events of the night she found considerable cause for dissatisfaction, but it was as nothing to the further discomfiture awaiting her at the breakfast-table the next morning.
set up or found
From this reading When Lady Mary came to think over the events of the night she found considerable cause for dissatisfaction, but it was as nothing to the further discomfiture awaiting her at the breakfast-table the next morning.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading When Lady Mary came to think over the events of the night she found considerable cause for dissatisfaction, but it was as nothing to the further discomfiture awaiting her at the breakfast-table the next morning.
GAMESnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE ROCKCLIFFE GAMES.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading Her scheme of seclusion--of a quiet party which, contenting themselves with their own society, should seek for no other amusement than was comprised within the resources of the Grange--had been already rudely broken in upon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her scheme of seclusion--of a quiet party which, contenting themselves with their own society, should seek for no other amusement than was comprised within the resources of the Grange--had been already rudely broken in upon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Lady Mary came to think over the events of the night she found considerable cause for dissatisfaction, but it was as nothing to the further discomfiture awaiting her at the breakfast-table the next morning.
how
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From this reading On entering the breakfast-room she found Jim explaining the programme of the day,--how they were all to lunch at the mess of the --th regiment and witness the athletic sports of Rockcliffe camp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her scheme of seclusion--of a quiet party which, contenting themselves with their own society, should seek for no other amusement than was comprised within the resources of the Grange--had been already rudely broken in upon.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And now she was confronted by an arrangement which her son had entered into without consulting her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Lady Mary came to think over the events of the night she found considerable cause for dissatisfaction, but it was as nothing to the further discomfiture awaiting her at the breakfast-table the next morning.
Jim
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From this reading On entering the breakfast-room she found Jim explaining the programme of the day,--how they were all to lunch at the mess of the --th regiment and witness the athletic sports of Rockcliffe camp.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading When Lady Mary came to think over the events of the night she found considerable cause for dissatisfaction, but it was as nothing to the further discomfiture awaiting her at the breakfast-table the next morning.
take the midday meal
From this reading On entering the breakfast-room she found Jim explaining the programme of the day,--how they were all to lunch at the mess of the --th regiment and witness the athletic sports of Rockcliffe camp.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading When Lady Mary came to think over the events of the night she found considerable cause for dissatisfaction, but it was as nothing to the further discomfiture awaiting her at the breakfast-table the next morning.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading On entering the breakfast-room she found Jim explaining the programme of the day,--how they were all to lunch at the mess of the --th regiment and witness the athletic sports of Rockcliffe camp.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Lady Mary came to think over the events of the night she found considerable cause for dissatisfaction, but it was as nothing to the further discomfiture awaiting her at the breakfast-table the next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When Lady Mary came to think over the events of the night she found considerable cause for dissatisfaction, but it was as nothing to the further discomfiture awaiting her at the breakfast-table the next morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When Lady Mary came to think over the events of the night she found considerable cause for dissatisfaction, but it was as nothing to the further discomfiture awaiting her at the breakfast-table the next morning.
not any; not one
From this reading Her scheme of seclusion--of a quiet party which, contenting themselves with their own society, should seek for no other amusement than was comprised within the resources of the Grange--had been already rudely broken in upon.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading When Lady Mary came to think over the events of the night she found considerable cause for dissatisfaction, but it was as nothing to the further discomfiture awaiting her at the breakfast-table the next morning.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now she was confronted by an arrangement which her son had entered into without consulting her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Lady Mary came to think over the events of the night she found considerable cause for dissatisfaction, but it was as nothing to the further discomfiture awaiting her at the breakfast-table the next morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On entering the breakfast-room she found Jim explaining the programme of the day,--how they were all to lunch at the mess of the --th regiment and witness the athletic sports of Rockcliffe camp.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Her scheme of seclusion--of a quiet party which, contenting themselves with their own society, should seek for no other amusement than was comprised within the resources of the Grange--had been already rudely broken in upon.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When Lady Mary came to think over the events of the night she found considerable cause for dissatisfaction, but it was as nothing to the further discomfiture awaiting her at the breakfast-table the next morning.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Her scheme of seclusion--of a quiet party which, contenting themselves with their own society, should seek for no other amusement than was comprised within the resources of the Grange--had been already rudely broken in upon.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Her scheme of seclusion--of a quiet party which, contenting themselves with their own society, should seek for no other amusement than was comprised within the resources of the Grange--had been already rudely broken in upon.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading On entering the breakfast-room she found Jim explaining the programme of the day,--how they were all to lunch at the mess of the --th regiment and witness the athletic sports of Rockcliffe camp.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Her scheme of seclusion--of a quiet party which, contenting themselves with their own society, should seek for no other amusement than was comprised within the resources of the Grange--had been already rudely broken in upon.
regimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading On entering the breakfast-room she found Jim explaining the programme of the day,--how they were all to lunch at the mess of the --th regiment and witness the athletic sports of Rockcliffe camp.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Her scheme of seclusion--of a quiet party which, contenting themselves with their own society, should seek for no other amusement than was comprised within the resources of the Grange--had been already rudely broken in upon.
ROCKCLIFFE
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From this reading THE ROCKCLIFFE GAMES.
rudelyadverbUS /ˈruːdli/
in an impolite manner
From this reading Her scheme of seclusion--of a quiet party which, contenting themselves with their own society, should seek for no other amusement than was comprised within the resources of the Grange--had been already rudely broken in upon.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Her scheme of seclusion--of a quiet party which, contenting themselves with their own society, should seek for no other amusement than was comprised within the resources of the Grange--had been already rudely broken in upon.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading Her scheme of seclusion--of a quiet party which, contenting themselves with their own society, should seek for no other amusement than was comprised within the resources of the Grange--had been already rudely broken in upon.
try to get or reach
From this reading Her scheme of seclusion--of a quiet party which, contenting themselves with their own society, should seek for no other amusement than was comprised within the resources of the Grange--had been already rudely broken in upon.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Lady Mary came to think over the events of the night she found considerable cause for dissatisfaction, but it was as nothing to the further discomfiture awaiting her at the breakfast-table the next morning.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Her scheme of seclusion--of a quiet party which, contenting themselves with their own society, should seek for no other amusement than was comprised within the resources of the Grange--had been already rudely broken in upon.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Her scheme of seclusion--of a quiet party which, contenting themselves with their own society, should seek for no other amusement than was comprised within the resources of the Grange--had been already rudely broken in upon.
a male human offspring
From this reading And now she was confronted by an arrangement which her son had entered into without consulting her.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading On entering the breakfast-room she found Jim explaining the programme of the day,--how they were all to lunch at the mess of the --th regiment and witness the athletic sports of Rockcliffe camp.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading On entering the breakfast-room she found Jim explaining the programme of the day,--how they were all to lunch at the mess of the --th regiment and witness the athletic sports of Rockcliffe camp.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Her scheme of seclusion--of a quiet party which, contenting themselves with their own society, should seek for no other amusement than was comprised within the resources of the Grange--had been already rudely broken in upon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROCKCLIFFE GAMES.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Her scheme of seclusion--of a quiet party which, contenting themselves with their own society, should seek for no other amusement than was comprised within the resources of the Grange--had been already rudely broken in upon.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Her scheme of seclusion--of a quiet party which, contenting themselves with their own society, should seek for no other amusement than was comprised within the resources of the Grange--had been already rudely broken in upon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On entering the breakfast-room she found Jim explaining the programme of the day,--how they were all to lunch at the mess of the --th regiment and witness the athletic sports of Rockcliffe camp.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading When Lady Mary came to think over the events of the night she found considerable cause for dissatisfaction, but it was as nothing to the further discomfiture awaiting her at the breakfast-table the next morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Lady Mary came to think over the events of the night she found considerable cause for dissatisfaction, but it was as nothing to the further discomfiture awaiting her at the breakfast-table the next morning.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her scheme of seclusion--of a quiet party which, contenting themselves with their own society, should seek for no other amusement than was comprised within the resources of the Grange--had been already rudely broken in upon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Lady Mary came to think over the events of the night she found considerable cause for dissatisfaction, but it was as nothing to the further discomfiture awaiting her at the breakfast-table the next morning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On entering the breakfast-room she found Jim explaining the programme of the day,--how they were all to lunch at the mess of the --th regiment and witness the athletic sports of Rockcliffe camp.
at the time that
From this reading When Lady Mary came to think over the events of the night she found considerable cause for dissatisfaction, but it was as nothing to the further discomfiture awaiting her at the breakfast-table the next morning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her scheme of seclusion--of a quiet party which, contenting themselves with their own society, should seek for no other amusement than was comprised within the resources of the Grange--had been already rudely broken in upon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her scheme of seclusion--of a quiet party which, contenting themselves with their own society, should seek for no other amusement than was comprised within the resources of the Grange--had been already rudely broken in upon.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Her scheme of seclusion--of a quiet party which, contenting themselves with their own society, should seek for no other amusement than was comprised within the resources of the Grange--had been already rudely broken in upon.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading And now she was confronted by an arrangement which her son had entered into without consulting her.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading On entering the breakfast-room she found Jim explaining the programme of the day,--how they were all to lunch at the mess of the --th regiment and witness the athletic sports of Rockcliffe camp.
