Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading XXXV The chairs are thrust back with a roar, The crowd unto the drawing-room speeds, As bees who leave their dainty store And seek in buzzing swarms the meads.

advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

From this reading In the country we Can count the time without much fuss— The stomach doth admonish us.

how long something has existed

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

(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 Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading XXXVI Eight rubbers were already played, Eight times the heroes of the fight Change of position had essayed, When tea was brought.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading XXXV The chairs are thrust back with a roar, The crowd unto the drawing-room speeds, As bees who leave their dainty store And seek in buzzing swarms the meads.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading XXXV The chairs are thrust back with a roar, The crowd unto the drawing-room speeds, As bees who leave their dainty store And seek in buzzing swarms the meads.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading XXXV The chairs are thrust back with a roar, The crowd unto the drawing-room speeds, As bees who leave their dainty store And seek in buzzing swarms the meads.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading XXXV The chairs are thrust back with a roar, The crowd unto the drawing-room speeds, As bees who leave their dainty store And seek in buzzing swarms the meads.

plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading XXXV The chairs are thrust back with a roar, The crowd unto the drawing-room speeds, As bees who leave their dainty store And seek in buzzing swarms the meads.

see with attention

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

noisy like the sound of a bee

From this reading XXXV The chairs are thrust back with a roar, The crowd unto the drawing-room speeds, As bees who leave their dainty store And seek in buzzing swarms the meads.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading In the country we Can count the time without much fuss— The stomach doth admonish us.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading XXXV The chairs are thrust back with a roar, The crowd unto the drawing-room speeds, As bees who leave their dainty store And seek in buzzing swarms the meads.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading XXXVI Eight rubbers were already played, Eight times the heroes of the fight Change of position had essayed, When tea was brought.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading In the country we Can count the time without much fuss— The stomach doth admonish us.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading In the country we Can count the time without much fuss— The stomach doth admonish us.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading XXXV The chairs are thrust back with a roar, The crowd unto the drawing-room speeds, As bees who leave their dainty store And seek in buzzing swarms the meads.

delicately beautiful

From this reading XXXV The chairs are thrust back with a roar, The crowd unto the drawing-room speeds, As bees who leave their dainty store And seek in buzzing swarms the meads.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading ’Tis my delight Time to denote by dinner, tea, And supper.

be a sign or indication of

From this reading ’Tis my delight Time to denote by dinner, tea, And supper.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading ’Tis my delight Time to denote by dinner, tea, And supper.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

an old form of “does”

From this reading In the country we Can count the time without much fuss— The stomach doth admonish us.

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From this reading XXXV The chairs are thrust back with a roar, The crowd unto the drawing-room speeds, As bees who leave their dainty store And seek in buzzing swarms the meads.

being one more than seven

From this reading XXXVI Eight rubbers were already played, Eight times the heroes of the fight Change of position had essayed, When tea was brought.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

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From this reading XXXVI Eight rubbers were already played, Eight times the heroes of the fight Change of position had essayed, When tea was brought.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading XXXVI Eight rubbers were already played, Eight times the heroes of the fight Change of position had essayed, When tea was brought.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

worry unnecessarily or excessively

From this reading In the country we Can count the time without much fuss— The stomach doth admonish us.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

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From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading XXXVI Eight rubbers were already played, Eight times the heroes of the fight Change of position had essayed, When tea was brought.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading XXXVI Eight rubbers were already played, Eight times the heroes of the fight Change of position had essayed, When tea was brought.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading XXXV The chairs are thrust back with a roar, The crowd unto the drawing-room speeds, As bees who leave their dainty store And seek in buzzing swarms the meads.

go away from a place

From this reading XXXV The chairs are thrust back with a roar, The crowd unto the drawing-room speeds, As bees who leave their dainty store And seek in buzzing swarms the meads.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

plural of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

plural of “matron” — a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

plural of “mead” — United States anthropologist noted for her claims about adolescence and sexual behavior in Polynesian cultures (1901-1978)

From this reading XXXV The chairs are thrust back with a roar, The crowd unto the drawing-room speeds, As bees who leave their dainty store And seek in buzzing swarms the meads.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In the country we Can count the time without much fuss— The stomach doth admonish us.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading ’Tis my delight Time to denote by dinner, tea, And supper.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

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From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading XXXVI Eight rubbers were already played, Eight times the heroes of the fight Change of position had essayed, When tea was brought.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading XXXVI Eight rubbers were already played, Eight times the heroes of the fight Change of position had essayed, When tea was brought.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading XXXV The chairs are thrust back with a roar, The crowd unto the drawing-room speeds, As bees who leave their dainty store And seek in buzzing swarms the meads.

plural of “rubber” — an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products

From this reading XXXVI Eight rubbers were already played, Eight times the heroes of the fight Change of position had essayed, When tea was brought.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

try to get or reach

From this reading XXXV The chairs are thrust back with a roar, The crowd unto the drawing-room speeds, As bees who leave their dainty store And seek in buzzing swarms the meads.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

plural of “speed” — distance travelled per unit time

From this reading XXXV The chairs are thrust back with a roar, The crowd unto the drawing-room speeds, As bees who leave their dainty store And seek in buzzing swarms the meads.

an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

From this reading In the country we Can count the time without much fuss— The stomach doth admonish us.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading XXXV The chairs are thrust back with a roar, The crowd unto the drawing-room speeds, As bees who leave their dainty store And seek in buzzing swarms the meads.

past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading ’Tis my delight Time to denote by dinner, tea, And supper.

plural of “swarm” — a moving crowd

From this reading XXXV The chairs are thrust back with a roar, The crowd unto the drawing-room speeds, As bees who leave their dainty store And seek in buzzing swarms the meads.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading XXXVI Eight rubbers were already played, Eight times the heroes of the fight Change of position had essayed, When tea was brought.

easily irritated or annoyed

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading XXXV The chairs are thrust back with a roar, The crowd unto the drawing-room speeds, As bees who leave their dainty store And seek in buzzing swarms the meads.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading XXXV The chairs are thrust back with a roar, The crowd unto the drawing-room speeds, As bees who leave their dainty store And seek in buzzing swarms the meads.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

push forcefully

From this reading XXXV The chairs are thrust back with a roar, The crowd unto the drawing-room speeds, As bees who leave their dainty store And seek in buzzing swarms the meads.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading ’Tis my delight Time to denote by dinner, tea, And supper.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading XXXVI Eight rubbers were already played, Eight times the heroes of the fight Change of position had essayed, When tea was brought.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading ’Tis my delight Time to denote by dinner, tea, And supper.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading ’Tis my delight Time to denote by dinner, tea, And supper.

an old word for “to”

From this reading XXXV The chairs are thrust back with a roar, The crowd unto the drawing-room speeds, As bees who leave their dainty store And seek in buzzing swarms the meads.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In the country we Can count the time without much fuss— The stomach doth admonish us.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading XXXVI Eight rubbers were already played, Eight times the heroes of the fight Change of position had essayed, When tea was brought.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In the country we Can count the time without much fuss— The stomach doth admonish us.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading XXXVI Eight rubbers were already played, Eight times the heroes of the fight Change of position had essayed, When tea was brought.

at the time that

From this reading XXXVI Eight rubbers were already played, Eight times the heroes of the fight Change of position had essayed, When tea was brought.

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

a card game for four players who form two partnerships; a pack of 52 cards is dealt and each side scores one point for each trick it takes in excess of six

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

which person or people

From this reading XXXV The chairs are thrust back with a roar, The crowd unto the drawing-room speeds, As bees who leave their dainty store And seek in buzzing swarms the meads.

in the company of; together with

From this reading XXXV The chairs are thrust back with a roar, The crowd unto the drawing-room speeds, As bees who leave their dainty store And seek in buzzing swarms the meads.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In the country we Can count the time without much fuss— The stomach doth admonish us.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Contented and with victuals stored, Neighbour by neighbour sat and snored, Matrons unto the fireplace go, Maids in the corner whisper low; Behold! green tables are brought forth, And testy gamesters do engage In boston and the game of age, Ombre, and whist all others worth: A strong resemblance these possess— All sons of mental weariness.

being five more than thirty

From this reading XXXV The chairs are thrust back with a roar, The crowd unto the drawing-room speeds, As bees who leave their dainty store And seek in buzzing swarms the meads.

being six more than thirty

From this reading XXXVI Eight rubbers were already played, Eight times the heroes of the fight Change of position had essayed, When tea was brought.