used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A little more than kin and a little less than kind."
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "A little more than kin and a little less than kind."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He thanked her courteously as he sank back in it with a slight sigh as of one in pain.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Violet, close at his side, regarded him with pitying eyes.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He thanked her courteously as he sank back in it with a slight sigh as of one in pain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Violet, close at his side, regarded him with pitying eyes.
courteouslyadverb
in a polite manner
From this reading He thanked her courteously as he sank back in it with a slight sigh as of one in pain.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "I fear you suffer a great deal, sir," she said, low and feelingly, when Mary, her next neighbor, had introduced them.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Violet, close at his side, regarded him with pitying eyes.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "I fear you suffer a great deal, sir," she said, low and feelingly, when Mary, her next neighbor, had introduced them.
feelinglyadverb
with great feeling
From this reading "I fear you suffer a great deal, sir," she said, low and feelingly, when Mary, her next neighbor, had introduced them.
brought together in one place
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
a man of refinement
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "I fear you suffer a great deal, sir," she said, low and feelingly, when Mary, her next neighbor, had introduced them.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thanked her courteously as he sank back in it with a slight sigh as of one in pain.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He thanked her courteously as he sank back in it with a slight sigh as of one in pain.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I fear you suffer a great deal, sir," she said, low and feelingly, when Mary, her next neighbor, had introduced them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading "I fear you suffer a great deal, sir," she said, low and feelingly, when Mary, her next neighbor, had introduced them.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He thanked her courteously as he sank back in it with a slight sigh as of one in pain.
kinnounUS /kɪn/
a person having kinship with another or others
From this reading "A little more than kin and a little less than kind."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "A little more than kin and a little less than kind."
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "A little more than kin and a little less than kind."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "A little more than kin and a little less than kind."
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "I fear you suffer a great deal, sir," she said, low and feelingly, when Mary, her next neighbor, had introduced them.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "I fear you suffer a great deal, sir," she said, low and feelingly, when Mary, her next neighbor, had introduced them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "A little more than kin and a little less than kind."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading "I fear you suffer a great deal, sir," she said, low and feelingly, when Mary, her next neighbor, had introduced them.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "I fear you suffer a great deal, sir," she said, low and feelingly, when Mary, her next neighbor, had introduced them.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He thanked her courteously as he sank back in it with a slight sigh as of one in pain.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading He thanked her courteously as he sank back in it with a slight sigh as of one in pain.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
Perkins
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From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
pityingverbUS /ˈpɪtiɪŋ/
-ing form of “pity” — share the suffering of
From this reading Violet, close at his side, regarded him with pitying eyes.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Violet, close at his side, regarded him with pitying eyes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I fear you suffer a great deal, sir," she said, low and feelingly, when Mary, her next neighbor, had introduced them.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading He thanked her courteously as he sank back in it with a slight sigh as of one in pain.
only a very short time before
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I fear you suffer a great deal, sir," she said, low and feelingly, when Mary, her next neighbor, had introduced them.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Violet, close at his side, regarded him with pitying eyes.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading He thanked her courteously as he sank back in it with a slight sigh as of one in pain.
term of address for a man
From this reading "I fear you suffer a great deal, sir," she said, low and feelingly, when Mary, her next neighbor, had introduced them.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading He thanked her courteously as he sank back in it with a slight sigh as of one in pain.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading "I fear you suffer a great deal, sir," she said, low and feelingly, when Mary, her next neighbor, had introduced them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "A little more than kin and a little less than kind."
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading He thanked her courteously as he sank back in it with a slight sigh as of one in pain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I fear you suffer a great deal, sir," she said, low and feelingly, when Mary, her next neighbor, had introduced them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Violet, close at his side, regarded him with pitying eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
at the time that
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
in or at the place that
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Our little party had scarcely seated themselves in the parlor, where a number of the guests of the house were already gathered, when the invalid gentleman was assisted in by his servant and took possession of an easy chair which Mrs. Perkins hastened to offer him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He thanked her courteously as he sank back in it with a slight sigh as of one in pain.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I fear you suffer a great deal, sir," she said, low and feelingly, when Mary, her next neighbor, had introduced them.
