used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading During the latter part of the social meal Io gave a rather full account of the traditions embodied in the song of the young Karen.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
a quantity of money
From this reading She was listened to with an amount of interest varying with the different characters of those who heard her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On that day the dinner of the Coldstreams, partaken of an hour or two before sunset, was shared by the chaplain and the doctor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On that day the dinner of the Coldstreams, partaken of an hour or two before sunset, was shared by the chaplain and the doctor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On that day the dinner of the Coldstreams, partaken of an hour or two before sunset, was shared by the chaplain and the doctor.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On that day the dinner of the Coldstreams, partaken of an hour or two before sunset, was shared by the chaplain and the doctor.
chaplainnounUS /ˈtʃæplən/
a clergyman ministering to some institution
From this reading On that day the dinner of the Coldstreams, partaken of an hour or two before sunset, was shared by the chaplain and the doctor.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading She was listened to with an amount of interest varying with the different characters of those who heard her.
Coldstreams
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On that day the dinner of the Coldstreams, partaken of an hour or two before sunset, was shared by the chaplain and the doctor.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On that day the dinner of the Coldstreams, partaken of an hour or two before sunset, was shared by the chaplain and the doctor.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading She was listened to with an amount of interest varying with the different characters of those who heard her.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading On that day the dinner of the Coldstreams, partaken of an hour or two before sunset, was shared by the chaplain and the doctor.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading On that day the dinner of the Coldstreams, partaken of an hour or two before sunset, was shared by the chaplain and the doctor.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the latter part of the social meal Io gave a rather full account of the traditions embodied in the song of the young Karen.
the act of consuming food
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
embodiedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈbɑːdid/
possessing or existing in bodily form
From this reading During the latter part of the social meal Io gave a rather full account of the traditions embodied in the song of the young Karen.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
forksnounUS /fɔːrks/
plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
in a free manner
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading During the latter part of the social meal Io gave a rather full account of the traditions embodied in the song of the young Karen.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading During the latter part of the social meal Io gave a rather full account of the traditions embodied in the song of the young Karen.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She was listened to with an amount of interest varying with the different characters of those who heard her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was listened to with an amount of interest varying with the different characters of those who heard her.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading On that day the dinner of the Coldstreams, partaken of an hour or two before sunset, was shared by the chaplain and the doctor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the latter part of the social meal Io gave a rather full account of the traditions embodied in the song of the young Karen.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading She was listened to with an amount of interest varying with the different characters of those who heard her.
IonounUS /ˈaɪoʊ/
(Greek mythology) a maiden seduced by Zeus; when Hera was about to discover them together Zeus turned her into a white heifer
From this reading During the latter part of the social meal Io gave a rather full account of the traditions embodied in the song of the young Karen.
KarennounUS /ˈkerən/
the Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the Thailand and Burmese borderlands
From this reading During the latter part of the social meal Io gave a rather full account of the traditions embodied in the song of the young Karen.
knivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading During the latter part of the social meal Io gave a rather full account of the traditions embodied in the song of the young Karen.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading She was listened to with an amount of interest varying with the different characters of those who heard her.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading MODERN THEORIES.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On that day the dinner of the Coldstreams, partaken of an hour or two before sunset, was shared by the chaplain and the doctor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On that day the dinner of the Coldstreams, partaken of an hour or two before sunset, was shared by the chaplain and the doctor.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On that day the dinner of the Coldstreams, partaken of an hour or two before sunset, was shared by the chaplain and the doctor.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
partaken
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On that day the dinner of the Coldstreams, partaken of an hour or two before sunset, was shared by the chaplain and the doctor.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
Pinfoldnoun
a pen where stray animals are confined
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
on the contrary
From this reading During the latter part of the social meal Io gave a rather full account of the traditions embodied in the song of the young Karen.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading On that day the dinner of the Coldstreams, partaken of an hour or two before sunset, was shared by the chaplain and the doctor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was listened to with an amount of interest varying with the different characters of those who heard her.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading During the latter part of the social meal Io gave a rather full account of the traditions embodied in the song of the young Karen.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading During the latter part of the social meal Io gave a rather full account of the traditions embodied in the song of the young Karen.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading On that day the dinner of the Coldstreams, partaken of an hour or two before sunset, was shared by the chaplain and the doctor.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On that day the dinner of the Coldstreams, partaken of an hour or two before sunset, was shared by the chaplain and the doctor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On that day the dinner of the Coldstreams, partaken of an hour or two before sunset, was shared by the chaplain and the doctor.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
THEORIESnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading MODERN THEORIES.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
ThudverbUS /θʌd/
make a dull sound
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading During the latter part of the social meal Io gave a rather full account of the traditions embodied in the song of the young Karen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On that day the dinner of the Coldstreams, partaken of an hour or two before sunset, was shared by the chaplain and the doctor.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading She was listened to with an amount of interest varying with the different characters of those who heard her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On that day the dinner of the Coldstreams, partaken of an hour or two before sunset, was shared by the chaplain and the doctor.
at the time that
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
which person or people
From this reading She was listened to with an amount of interest varying with the different characters of those who heard her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Conversation flowed freely before the party sat down to the meal, Pinfold and Thud, as usual, taking a prominent part; but when the actual business of eating commenced, the two, being the most busily engaged with their knives and forks, became the most silent of those at the table.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading During the latter part of the social meal Io gave a rather full account of the traditions embodied in the song of the young Karen.
