used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading First, a stool had been placed in the middle of the room, and then a metal tray, much larger, set upon it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. Grayson had gone out to reward and dismiss the zaptiehs and the Arabs, and to make arrangements about the Syrian servants, whom he meant to keep with him; but Jack was looking for his return every moment, to partake of the breakfast which had been just brought in.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading --_Tennyson._ Young John Grayson stood alone in the large upper room which had been assigned to him and to his father.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS "Manners are not idle, but the fruit Of loyal nature, and of noble mind."
ArabsnounUS /ˈærəbz/
plural of “arab” — a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading Mr. Grayson had gone out to reward and dismiss the zaptiehs and the Arabs, and to make arrangements about the Syrian servants, whom he meant to keep with him; but Jack was looking for his return every moment, to partake of the breakfast which had been just brought in.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS "Manners are not idle, but the fruit Of loyal nature, and of noble mind."
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Mr. Grayson had gone out to reward and dismiss the zaptiehs and the Arabs, and to make arrangements about the Syrian servants, whom he meant to keep with him; but Jack was looking for his return every moment, to partake of the breakfast which had been just brought in.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading --_Tennyson._ Young John Grayson stood alone in the large upper room which had been assigned to him and to his father.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading --_Tennyson._ Young John Grayson stood alone in the large upper room which had been assigned to him and to his father.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Handsome embroidered cushions, placed beside, showed where and how the guests were expected to sit.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Mr. Grayson had gone out to reward and dismiss the zaptiehs and the Arabs, and to make arrangements about the Syrian servants, whom he meant to keep with him; but Jack was looking for his return every moment, to partake of the breakfast which had been just brought in.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Mr. Grayson had gone out to reward and dismiss the zaptiehs and the Arabs, and to make arrangements about the Syrian servants, whom he meant to keep with him; but Jack was looking for his return every moment, to partake of the breakfast which had been just brought in.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS "Manners are not idle, but the fruit Of loyal nature, and of noble mind."
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading Handsome embroidered cushions, placed beside, showed where and how the guests were expected to sit.
dismissverbUS /dɪˈsmɪs/
bar from attention or consideration
From this reading Mr. Grayson had gone out to reward and dismiss the zaptiehs and the Arabs, and to make arrangements about the Syrian servants, whom he meant to keep with him; but Jack was looking for his return every moment, to partake of the breakfast which had been just brought in.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading Handsome embroidered cushions, placed beside, showed where and how the guests were expected to sit.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mr. Grayson had gone out to reward and dismiss the zaptiehs and the Arabs, and to make arrangements about the Syrian servants, whom he meant to keep with him; but Jack was looking for his return every moment, to partake of the breakfast which had been just brought in.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Handsome embroidered cushions, placed beside, showed where and how the guests were expected to sit.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading --_Tennyson._ Young John Grayson stood alone in the large upper room which had been assigned to him and to his father.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS "Manners are not idle, but the fruit Of loyal nature, and of noble mind."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Grayson had gone out to reward and dismiss the zaptiehs and the Arabs, and to make arrangements about the Syrian servants, whom he meant to keep with him; but Jack was looking for his return every moment, to partake of the breakfast which had been just brought in.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS "Manners are not idle, but the fruit Of loyal nature, and of noble mind."
destroyed or killed
From this reading Mr. Grayson had gone out to reward and dismiss the zaptiehs and the Arabs, and to make arrangements about the Syrian servants, whom he meant to keep with him; but Jack was looking for his return every moment, to partake of the breakfast which had been just brought in.
Grayson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --_Tennyson._ Young John Grayson stood alone in the large upper room which had been assigned to him and to his father.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Handsome embroidered cushions, placed beside, showed where and how the guests were expected to sit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading --_Tennyson._ Young John Grayson stood alone in the large upper room which had been assigned to him and to his father.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Handsome embroidered cushions, placed beside, showed where and how the guests were expected to sit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Grayson had gone out to reward and dismiss the zaptiehs and the Arabs, and to make arrangements about the Syrian servants, whom he meant to keep with him; but Jack was looking for his return every moment, to partake of the breakfast which had been just brought in.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading --_Tennyson._ Young John Grayson stood alone in the large upper room which had been assigned to him and to his father.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading --_Tennyson._ Young John Grayson stood alone in the large upper room which had been assigned to him and to his father.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Handsome embroidered cushions, placed beside, showed where and how the guests were expected to sit.
not in action or at work
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS "Manners are not idle, but the fruit Of loyal nature, and of noble mind."
IMPRESSIONSnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS "Manners are not idle, but the fruit Of loyal nature, and of noble mind."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading --_Tennyson._ Young John Grayson stood alone in the large upper room which had been assigned to him and to his father.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading First, a stool had been placed in the middle of the room, and then a metal tray, much larger, set upon it.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Mr. Grayson had gone out to reward and dismiss the zaptiehs and the Arabs, and to make arrangements about the Syrian servants, whom he meant to keep with him; but Jack was looking for his return every moment, to partake of the breakfast which had been just brought in.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading --_Tennyson._ Young John Grayson stood alone in the large upper room which had been assigned to him and to his father.
and nothing more
From this reading Mr. Grayson had gone out to reward and dismiss the zaptiehs and the Arabs, and to make arrangements about the Syrian servants, whom he meant to keep with him; but Jack was looking for his return every moment, to partake of the breakfast which had been just brought in.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Mr. Grayson had gone out to reward and dismiss the zaptiehs and the Arabs, and to make arrangements about the Syrian servants, whom he meant to keep with him; but Jack was looking for his return every moment, to partake of the breakfast which had been just brought in.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading --_Tennyson._ Young John Grayson stood alone in the large upper room which had been assigned to him and to his father.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading First, a stool had been placed in the middle of the room, and then a metal tray, much larger, set upon it.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Mr. Grayson had gone out to reward and dismiss the zaptiehs and the Arabs, and to make arrangements about the Syrian servants, whom he meant to keep with him; but Jack was looking for his return every moment, to partake of the breakfast which had been just brought in.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS "Manners are not idle, but the fruit Of loyal nature, and of noble mind."
engage in
From this reading Mr. Grayson had gone out to reward and dismiss the zaptiehs and the Arabs, and to make arrangements about the Syrian servants, whom he meant to keep with him; but Jack was looking for his return every moment, to partake of the breakfast which had been just brought in.
social deportment
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS "Manners are not idle, but the fruit Of loyal nature, and of noble mind."
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Mr. Grayson had gone out to reward and dismiss the zaptiehs and the Arabs, and to make arrangements about the Syrian servants, whom he meant to keep with him; but Jack was looking for his return every moment, to partake of the breakfast which had been just brought in.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading First, a stool had been placed in the middle of the room, and then a metal tray, much larger, set upon it.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading First, a stool had been placed in the middle of the room, and then a metal tray, much larger, set upon it.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS "Manners are not idle, but the fruit Of loyal nature, and of noble mind."
a particular point in time
From this reading Mr. Grayson had gone out to reward and dismiss the zaptiehs and the Arabs, and to make arrangements about the Syrian servants, whom he meant to keep with him; but Jack was looking for his return every moment, to partake of the breakfast which had been just brought in.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Grayson had gone out to reward and dismiss the zaptiehs and the Arabs, and to make arrangements about the Syrian servants, whom he meant to keep with him; but Jack was looking for his return every moment, to partake of the breakfast which had been just brought in.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading First, a stool had been placed in the middle of the room, and then a metal tray, much larger, set upon it.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS "Manners are not idle, but the fruit Of loyal nature, and of noble mind."
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS "Manners are not idle, but the fruit Of loyal nature, and of noble mind."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS "Manners are not idle, but the fruit Of loyal nature, and of noble mind."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS "Manners are not idle, but the fruit Of loyal nature, and of noble mind."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. Grayson had gone out to reward and dismiss the zaptiehs and the Arabs, and to make arrangements about the Syrian servants, whom he meant to keep with him; but Jack was looking for his return every moment, to partake of the breakfast which had been just brought in.
partakeverbUS /pɑːrˈteɪk/
have some of the qualities or attributes of something
From this reading Mr. Grayson had gone out to reward and dismiss the zaptiehs and the Arabs, and to make arrangements about the Syrian servants, whom he meant to keep with him; but Jack was looking for his return every moment, to partake of the breakfast which had been just brought in.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading First, a stool had been placed in the middle of the room, and then a metal tray, much larger, set upon it.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mr. Grayson had gone out to reward and dismiss the zaptiehs and the Arabs, and to make arrangements about the Syrian servants, whom he meant to keep with him; but Jack was looking for his return every moment, to partake of the breakfast which had been just brought in.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Mr. Grayson had gone out to reward and dismiss the zaptiehs and the Arabs, and to make arrangements about the Syrian servants, whom he meant to keep with him; but Jack was looking for his return every moment, to partake of the breakfast which had been just brought in.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading --_Tennyson._ Young John Grayson stood alone in the large upper room which had been assigned to him and to his father.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Mr. Grayson had gone out to reward and dismiss the zaptiehs and the Arabs, and to make arrangements about the Syrian servants, whom he meant to keep with him; but Jack was looking for his return every moment, to partake of the breakfast which had been just brought in.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading First, a stool had been placed in the middle of the room, and then a metal tray, much larger, set upon it.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Handsome embroidered cushions, placed beside, showed where and how the guests were expected to sit.
be seated
From this reading Handsome embroidered cushions, placed beside, showed where and how the guests were expected to sit.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading --_Tennyson._ Young John Grayson stood alone in the large upper room which had been assigned to him and to his father.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading First, a stool had been placed in the middle of the room, and then a metal tray, much larger, set upon it.
SyrianadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Syria or its people or culture
From this reading Mr. Grayson had gone out to reward and dismiss the zaptiehs and the Arabs, and to make arrangements about the Syrian servants, whom he meant to keep with him; but Jack was looking for his return every moment, to partake of the breakfast which had been just brought in.
TennysonnounUS /ˈtenɪsən/
Englishman and Victorian poet (1809-1892)
From this reading --_Tennyson._ Young John Grayson stood alone in the large upper room which had been assigned to him and to his father.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS "Manners are not idle, but the fruit Of loyal nature, and of noble mind."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading First, a stool had been placed in the middle of the room, and then a metal tray, much larger, set upon it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading --_Tennyson._ Young John Grayson stood alone in the large upper room which had been assigned to him and to his father.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading First, a stool had been placed in the middle of the room, and then a metal tray, much larger, set upon it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading First, a stool had been placed in the middle of the room, and then a metal tray, much larger, set upon it.
the topmost one of two
From this reading --_Tennyson._ Young John Grayson stood alone in the large upper room which had been assigned to him and to his father.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Grayson had gone out to reward and dismiss the zaptiehs and the Arabs, and to make arrangements about the Syrian servants, whom he meant to keep with him; but Jack was looking for his return every moment, to partake of the breakfast which had been just brought in.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Handsome embroidered cushions, placed beside, showed where and how the guests were expected to sit.
in or at the place that
From this reading Handsome embroidered cushions, placed beside, showed where and how the guests were expected to sit.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading --_Tennyson._ Young John Grayson stood alone in the large upper room which had been assigned to him and to his father.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Grayson had gone out to reward and dismiss the zaptiehs and the Arabs, and to make arrangements about the Syrian servants, whom he meant to keep with him; but Jack was looking for his return every moment, to partake of the breakfast which had been just brought in.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Grayson had gone out to reward and dismiss the zaptiehs and the Arabs, and to make arrangements about the Syrian servants, whom he meant to keep with him; but Jack was looking for his return every moment, to partake of the breakfast which had been just brought in.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading --_Tennyson._ Young John Grayson stood alone in the large upper room which had been assigned to him and to his father.
zaptiehs
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From this reading Mr. Grayson had gone out to reward and dismiss the zaptiehs and the Arabs, and to make arrangements about the Syrian servants, whom he meant to keep with him; but Jack was looking for his return every moment, to partake of the breakfast which had been just brought in.
