used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'No wonder that my countryman has celebrated the merits of a Scotch breakfast,' said I, upon seeing the splendour and abundance of the morning repast at Castle Eredine.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading 'No wonder that my countryman has celebrated the merits of a Scotch breakfast,' said I, upon seeing the splendour and abundance of the morning repast at Castle Eredine.
(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 Eredine, for so I found it was the custom to call Mr Graham, having placed me in a sturdy, square-built, elbow-chair, with a back lofty and solid enough to serve every purpose of a screen, began to heap before me all the variety of food within his reach.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Hail awful scenes that calm the troubled breast, And woo the weary to profound repose; Can passion's wildest uproar lay to rest, And whisper comfort to the man of woes!
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The linen and china were exquisitely delicate; and the table, though loaded with a plenty approaching to profusion, was arranged with perfect order and neatness.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The linen and china were exquisitely delicate; and the table, though loaded with a plenty approaching to profusion, was arranged with perfect order and neatness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 'No wonder that my countryman has celebrated the merits of a Scotch breakfast,' said I, upon seeing the splendour and abundance of the morning repast at Castle Eredine.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading _Hail awful scenes that calm the troubled breast, And woo the weary to profound repose; Can passion's wildest uproar lay to rest, And whisper comfort to the man of woes!
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Eredine, for so I found it was the custom to call Mr Graham, having placed me in a sturdy, square-built, elbow-chair, with a back lofty and solid enough to serve every purpose of a screen, began to heap before me all the variety of food within his reach.
Beattie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here Innocence may wander safe from foes, And Contemplation soar on seraph wings._ Beattie.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Eredine, for so I found it was the custom to call Mr Graham, having placed me in a sturdy, square-built, elbow-chair, with a back lofty and solid enough to serve every purpose of a screen, began to heap before me all the variety of food within his reach.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Eredine, for so I found it was the custom to call Mr Graham, having placed me in a sturdy, square-built, elbow-chair, with a back lofty and solid enough to serve every purpose of a screen, began to heap before me all the variety of food within his reach.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading 'No wonder that my countryman has celebrated the merits of a Scotch breakfast,' said I, upon seeing the splendour and abundance of the morning repast at Castle Eredine.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading _Hail awful scenes that calm the troubled breast, And woo the weary to profound repose; Can passion's wildest uproar lay to rest, And whisper comfort to the man of woes!
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Eredine, for so I found it was the custom to call Mr Graham, having placed me in a sturdy, square-built, elbow-chair, with a back lofty and solid enough to serve every purpose of a screen, began to heap before me all the variety of food within his reach.
make calm or still
From this reading _Hail awful scenes that calm the troubled breast, And woo the weary to profound repose; Can passion's wildest uproar lay to rest, And whisper comfort to the man of woes!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading _Hail awful scenes that calm the troubled breast, And woo the weary to profound repose; Can passion's wildest uproar lay to rest, And whisper comfort to the man of woes!
a large and stately mansion
From this reading 'No wonder that my countryman has celebrated the merits of a Scotch breakfast,' said I, upon seeing the splendour and abundance of the morning repast at Castle Eredine.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading 'No wonder that my countryman has celebrated the merits of a Scotch breakfast,' said I, upon seeing the splendour and abundance of the morning repast at Castle Eredine.
chinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading The linen and china were exquisitely delicate; and the table, though loaded with a plenty approaching to profusion, was arranged with perfect order and neatness.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading _Hail awful scenes that calm the troubled breast, And woo the weary to profound repose; Can passion's wildest uproar lay to rest, And whisper comfort to the man of woes!
ContemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading Here Innocence may wander safe from foes, And Contemplation soar on seraph wings._ Beattie.
countrymannounUS /ˈkʌntrimən/
a man from your own country
From this reading 'No wonder that my countryman has celebrated the merits of a Scotch breakfast,' said I, upon seeing the splendour and abundance of the morning repast at Castle Eredine.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Eredine, for so I found it was the custom to call Mr Graham, having placed me in a sturdy, square-built, elbow-chair, with a back lofty and solid enough to serve every purpose of a screen, began to heap before me all the variety of food within his reach.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading The linen and china were exquisitely delicate; and the table, though loaded with a plenty approaching to profusion, was arranged with perfect order and neatness.
elbow-chair
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Eredine, for so I found it was the custom to call Mr Graham, having placed me in a sturdy, square-built, elbow-chair, with a back lofty and solid enough to serve every purpose of a screen, began to heap before me all the variety of food within his reach.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Eredine, for so I found it was the custom to call Mr Graham, having placed me in a sturdy, square-built, elbow-chair, with a back lofty and solid enough to serve every purpose of a screen, began to heap before me all the variety of food within his reach.
Eredine
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From this reading 'No wonder that my countryman has celebrated the merits of a Scotch breakfast,' said I, upon seeing the splendour and abundance of the morning repast at Castle Eredine.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Eredine, for so I found it was the custom to call Mr Graham, having placed me in a sturdy, square-built, elbow-chair, with a back lofty and solid enough to serve every purpose of a screen, began to heap before me all the variety of food within his reach.
exquisitelyadverbUS /ˌekˈskwɪzɪtli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading The linen and china were exquisitely delicate; and the table, though loaded with a plenty approaching to profusion, was arranged with perfect order and neatness.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Here Innocence may wander safe from foes, And Contemplation soar on seraph wings._ Beattie.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Eredine, for so I found it was the custom to call Mr Graham, having placed me in a sturdy, square-built, elbow-chair, with a back lofty and solid enough to serve every purpose of a screen, began to heap before me all the variety of food within his reach.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Eredine, for so I found it was the custom to call Mr Graham, having placed me in a sturdy, square-built, elbow-chair, with a back lofty and solid enough to serve every purpose of a screen, began to heap before me all the variety of food within his reach.
set up or found
From this reading Eredine, for so I found it was the custom to call Mr Graham, having placed me in a sturdy, square-built, elbow-chair, with a back lofty and solid enough to serve every purpose of a screen, began to heap before me all the variety of food within his reach.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Here Innocence may wander safe from foes, And Contemplation soar on seraph wings._ Beattie.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading Eredine, for so I found it was the custom to call Mr Graham, having placed me in a sturdy, square-built, elbow-chair, with a back lofty and solid enough to serve every purpose of a screen, began to heap before me all the variety of food within his reach.
HailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading _Hail awful scenes that calm the troubled breast, And woo the weary to profound repose; Can passion's wildest uproar lay to rest, And whisper comfort to the man of woes!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'No wonder that my countryman has celebrated the merits of a Scotch breakfast,' said I, upon seeing the splendour and abundance of the morning repast at Castle Eredine.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Eredine, for so I found it was the custom to call Mr Graham, having placed me in a sturdy, square-built, elbow-chair, with a back lofty and solid enough to serve every purpose of a screen, began to heap before me all the variety of food within his reach.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Eredine, for so I found it was the custom to call Mr Graham, having placed me in a sturdy, square-built, elbow-chair, with a back lofty and solid enough to serve every purpose of a screen, began to heap before me all the variety of food within his reach.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here Innocence may wander safe from foes, And Contemplation soar on seraph wings._ Beattie.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Eredine, for so I found it was the custom to call Mr Graham, having placed me in a sturdy, square-built, elbow-chair, with a back lofty and solid enough to serve every purpose of a screen, began to heap before me all the variety of food within his reach.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'No wonder that my countryman has celebrated the merits of a Scotch breakfast,' said I, upon seeing the splendour and abundance of the morning repast at Castle Eredine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eredine, for so I found it was the custom to call Mr Graham, having placed me in a sturdy, square-built, elbow-chair, with a back lofty and solid enough to serve every purpose of a screen, began to heap before me all the variety of food within his reach.
InnocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading Here Innocence may wander safe from foes, And Contemplation soar on seraph wings._ Beattie.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Eredine, for so I found it was the custom to call Mr Graham, having placed me in a sturdy, square-built, elbow-chair, with a back lofty and solid enough to serve every purpose of a screen, began to heap before me all the variety of food within his reach.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _Hail awful scenes that calm the troubled breast, And woo the weary to profound repose; Can passion's wildest uproar lay to rest, And whisper comfort to the man of woes!
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading The linen and china were exquisitely delicate; and the table, though loaded with a plenty approaching to profusion, was arranged with perfect order and neatness.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading The linen and china were exquisitely delicate; and the table, though loaded with a plenty approaching to profusion, was arranged with perfect order and neatness.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Eredine, for so I found it was the custom to call Mr Graham, having placed me in a sturdy, square-built, elbow-chair, with a back lofty and solid enough to serve every purpose of a screen, began to heap before me all the variety of food within his reach.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Hail awful scenes that calm the troubled breast, And woo the weary to profound repose; Can passion's wildest uproar lay to rest, And whisper comfort to the man of woes!
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Here Innocence may wander safe from foes, And Contemplation soar on seraph wings._ Beattie.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Eredine, for so I found it was the custom to call Mr Graham, having placed me in a sturdy, square-built, elbow-chair, with a back lofty and solid enough to serve every purpose of a screen, began to heap before me all the variety of food within his reach.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading 'No wonder that my countryman has celebrated the merits of a Scotch breakfast,' said I, upon seeing the splendour and abundance of the morning repast at Castle Eredine.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading 'No wonder that my countryman has celebrated the merits of a Scotch breakfast,' said I, upon seeing the splendour and abundance of the morning repast at Castle Eredine.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Eredine, for so I found it was the custom to call Mr Graham, having placed me in a sturdy, square-built, elbow-chair, with a back lofty and solid enough to serve every purpose of a screen, began to heap before me all the variety of food within his reach.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'No wonder that my countryman has celebrated the merits of a Scotch breakfast,' said I, upon seeing the splendour and abundance of the morning repast at Castle Eredine.
neatnessnounUS /ˈniːtnəs/
the state of being neat and smart and trim
From this reading The linen and china were exquisitely delicate; and the table, though loaded with a plenty approaching to profusion, was arranged with perfect order and neatness.
not any; not one
From this reading 'No wonder that my countryman has celebrated the merits of a Scotch breakfast,' said I, upon seeing the splendour and abundance of the morning repast at Castle Eredine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Hail awful scenes that calm the troubled breast, And woo the weary to profound repose; Can passion's wildest uproar lay to rest, And whisper comfort to the man of woes!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Here Innocence may wander safe from foes, And Contemplation soar on seraph wings._ Beattie.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The linen and china were exquisitely delicate; and the table, though loaded with a plenty approaching to profusion, was arranged with perfect order and neatness.
passion's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Hail awful scenes that calm the troubled breast, And woo the weary to profound repose; Can passion's wildest uproar lay to rest, And whisper comfort to the man of woes!
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The linen and china were exquisitely delicate; and the table, though loaded with a plenty approaching to profusion, was arranged with perfect order and neatness.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Eredine, for so I found it was the custom to call Mr Graham, having placed me in a sturdy, square-built, elbow-chair, with a back lofty and solid enough to serve every purpose of a screen, began to heap before me all the variety of food within his reach.
a full supply
From this reading The linen and china were exquisitely delicate; and the table, though loaded with a plenty approaching to profusion, was arranged with perfect order and neatness.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading _Hail awful scenes that calm the troubled breast, And woo the weary to profound repose; Can passion's wildest uproar lay to rest, And whisper comfort to the man of woes!
profusionnounUS /prəˈfjuːʒən/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading The linen and china were exquisitely delicate; and the table, though loaded with a plenty approaching to profusion, was arranged with perfect order and neatness.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Eredine, for so I found it was the custom to call Mr Graham, having placed me in a sturdy, square-built, elbow-chair, with a back lofty and solid enough to serve every purpose of a screen, began to heap before me all the variety of food within his reach.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Eredine, for so I found it was the custom to call Mr Graham, having placed me in a sturdy, square-built, elbow-chair, with a back lofty and solid enough to serve every purpose of a screen, began to heap before me all the variety of food within his reach.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading 'No wonder that my countryman has celebrated the merits of a Scotch breakfast,' said I, upon seeing the splendour and abundance of the morning repast at Castle Eredine.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading _Hail awful scenes that calm the troubled breast, And woo the weary to profound repose; Can passion's wildest uproar lay to rest, And whisper comfort to the man of woes!
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading _Hail awful scenes that calm the troubled breast, And woo the weary to profound repose; Can passion's wildest uproar lay to rest, And whisper comfort to the man of woes!
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Here Innocence may wander safe from foes, And Contemplation soar on seraph wings._ Beattie.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'No wonder that my countryman has celebrated the merits of a Scotch breakfast,' said I, upon seeing the splendour and abundance of the morning repast at Castle Eredine.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading _Hail awful scenes that calm the troubled breast, And woo the weary to profound repose; Can passion's wildest uproar lay to rest, And whisper comfort to the man of woes!
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading 'No wonder that my countryman has celebrated the merits of a Scotch breakfast,' said I, upon seeing the splendour and abundance of the morning repast at Castle Eredine.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading Eredine, for so I found it was the custom to call Mr Graham, having placed me in a sturdy, square-built, elbow-chair, with a back lofty and solid enough to serve every purpose of a screen, began to heap before me all the variety of food within his reach.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading 'No wonder that my countryman has celebrated the merits of a Scotch breakfast,' said I, upon seeing the splendour and abundance of the morning repast at Castle Eredine.
seraphnoun
an angel of the first order; usually portrayed as the winged head of a child
From this reading Here Innocence may wander safe from foes, And Contemplation soar on seraph wings._ Beattie.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Eredine, for so I found it was the custom to call Mr Graham, having placed me in a sturdy, square-built, elbow-chair, with a back lofty and solid enough to serve every purpose of a screen, began to heap before me all the variety of food within his reach.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Eredine, for so I found it was the custom to call Mr Graham, having placed me in a sturdy, square-built, elbow-chair, with a back lofty and solid enough to serve every purpose of a screen, began to heap before me all the variety of food within his reach.
soarverbUS /sɔːr/
rise rapidly
From this reading Here Innocence may wander safe from foes, And Contemplation soar on seraph wings._ Beattie.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Eredine, for so I found it was the custom to call Mr Graham, having placed me in a sturdy, square-built, elbow-chair, with a back lofty and solid enough to serve every purpose of a screen, began to heap before me all the variety of food within his reach.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading 'No wonder that my countryman has celebrated the merits of a Scotch breakfast,' said I, upon seeing the splendour and abundance of the morning repast at Castle Eredine.
square-builtadjective
broad and solidly built
From this reading Eredine, for so I found it was the custom to call Mr Graham, having placed me in a sturdy, square-built, elbow-chair, with a back lofty and solid enough to serve every purpose of a screen, began to heap before me all the variety of food within his reach.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Eredine, for so I found it was the custom to call Mr Graham, having placed me in a sturdy, square-built, elbow-chair, with a back lofty and solid enough to serve every purpose of a screen, began to heap before me all the variety of food within his reach.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The linen and china were exquisitely delicate; and the table, though loaded with a plenty approaching to profusion, was arranged with perfect order and neatness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Hail awful scenes that calm the troubled breast, And woo the weary to profound repose; Can passion's wildest uproar lay to rest, And whisper comfort to the man of woes!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Hail awful scenes that calm the troubled breast, And woo the weary to profound repose; Can passion's wildest uproar lay to rest, And whisper comfort to the man of woes!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The linen and china were exquisitely delicate; and the table, though loaded with a plenty approaching to profusion, was arranged with perfect order and neatness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Hail awful scenes that calm the troubled breast, And woo the weary to profound repose; Can passion's wildest uproar lay to rest, And whisper comfort to the man of woes!
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading _Hail awful scenes that calm the troubled breast, And woo the weary to profound repose; Can passion's wildest uproar lay to rest, And whisper comfort to the man of woes!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading 'No wonder that my countryman has celebrated the merits of a Scotch breakfast,' said I, upon seeing the splendour and abundance of the morning repast at Castle Eredine.
uproarnounUS /ˈʌprɔːr/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading _Hail awful scenes that calm the troubled breast, And woo the weary to profound repose; Can passion's wildest uproar lay to rest, And whisper comfort to the man of woes!
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Eredine, for so I found it was the custom to call Mr Graham, having placed me in a sturdy, square-built, elbow-chair, with a back lofty and solid enough to serve every purpose of a screen, began to heap before me all the variety of food within his reach.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Here Innocence may wander safe from foes, And Contemplation soar on seraph wings._ Beattie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The linen and china were exquisitely delicate; and the table, though loaded with a plenty approaching to profusion, was arranged with perfect order and neatness.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading _Hail awful scenes that calm the troubled breast, And woo the weary to profound repose; Can passion's wildest uproar lay to rest, And whisper comfort to the man of woes!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The linen and china were exquisitely delicate; and the table, though loaded with a plenty approaching to profusion, was arranged with perfect order and neatness.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading _Hail awful scenes that calm the troubled breast, And woo the weary to profound repose; Can passion's wildest uproar lay to rest, And whisper comfort to the man of woes!
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading _Hail awful scenes that calm the troubled breast, And woo the weary to profound repose; Can passion's wildest uproar lay to rest, And whisper comfort to the man of woes!
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Here Innocence may wander safe from foes, And Contemplation soar on seraph wings._ Beattie.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The linen and china were exquisitely delicate; and the table, though loaded with a plenty approaching to profusion, was arranged with perfect order and neatness.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Eredine, for so I found it was the custom to call Mr Graham, having placed me in a sturdy, square-built, elbow-chair, with a back lofty and solid enough to serve every purpose of a screen, began to heap before me all the variety of food within his reach.
woesnounUS /woʊz/
plural of “woe” — misery resulting from affliction
From this reading _Hail awful scenes that calm the troubled breast, And woo the weary to profound repose; Can passion's wildest uproar lay to rest, And whisper comfort to the man of woes!
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading 'No wonder that my countryman has celebrated the merits of a Scotch breakfast,' said I, upon seeing the splendour and abundance of the morning repast at Castle Eredine.
wooverbUS /wuː/
seek someone's favor
From this reading _Hail awful scenes that calm the troubled breast, And woo the weary to profound repose; Can passion's wildest uproar lay to rest, And whisper comfort to the man of woes!
