used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
(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 Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
Annie
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From this reading "I select this," said Annie, as she held up a drawing, entitled, "The Exiled Hebrews."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I have no story to tell of any of them."
ArlingtonnounUS /ˈɑːrlɪŋtən/
a city in northern Texas between Dallas and Fort Worth
From this reading I was inexorable to all entreaties, and Mr. Arlington was compelled to open his portfolio for our gratification.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Select your subject," he said with a smile, as he drew forth sketch after sketch and spread them on the table before us.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Select your subject," he said with a smile, as he drew forth sketch after sketch and spread them on the table before us.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
chit-chatnoun
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading I was inexorable to all entreaties, and Mr. Arlington was compelled to open his portfolio for our gratification.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading "I select this," said Annie, as she held up a drawing, entitled, "The Exiled Hebrews."
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading "Select your subject," he said with a smile, as he drew forth sketch after sketch and spread them on the table before us.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading "I select this," said Annie, as she held up a drawing, entitled, "The Exiled Hebrews."
entreatiesnounUS /enˈtriːtiz/
plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading I was inexorable to all entreaties, and Mr. Arlington was compelled to open his portfolio for our gratification.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
ExiledverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪld/
past form of “exile” — expel from a country
From this reading "I select this," said Annie, as she held up a drawing, entitled, "The Exiled Hebrews."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Select your subject," he said with a smile, as he drew forth sketch after sketch and spread them on the table before us.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading I was inexorable to all entreaties, and Mr. Arlington was compelled to open his portfolio for our gratification.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have no story to tell of any of them."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Select your subject," he said with a smile, as he drew forth sketch after sketch and spread them on the table before us.
HebrewsnounUS /ˈhiːbruːz/
the ethnic group claiming descent from Abraham and Isaac (especially from Isaac's son Jacob); the nation whom God chose to receive his revelation and with whom God chose to make a covenant (Exodus 19)
From this reading "I select this," said Annie, as she held up a drawing, entitled, "The Exiled Hebrews."
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading "I select this," said Annie, as she held up a drawing, entitled, "The Exiled Hebrews."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I was inexorable to all entreaties, and Mr. Arlington was compelled to open his portfolio for our gratification.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was inexorable to all entreaties, and Mr. Arlington was compelled to open his portfolio for our gratification.
inexorableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneksərəbəl/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading I was inexorable to all entreaties, and Mr. Arlington was compelled to open his portfolio for our gratification.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I was inexorable to all entreaties, and Mr. Arlington was compelled to open his portfolio for our gratification.
not any; not one
From this reading "I have no story to tell of any of them."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Select your subject," he said with a smile, as he drew forth sketch after sketch and spread them on the table before us.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading I was inexorable to all entreaties, and Mr. Arlington was compelled to open his portfolio for our gratification.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
portfolionounUS /pɔːrtˈfoʊlioʊ/
a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather
From this reading I was inexorable to all entreaties, and Mr. Arlington was compelled to open his portfolio for our gratification.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Select your subject," he said with a smile, as he drew forth sketch after sketch and spread them on the table before us.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
SelectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading "Select your subject," he said with a smile, as he drew forth sketch after sketch and spread them on the table before us.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I select this," said Annie, as she held up a drawing, entitled, "The Exiled Hebrews."
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading "Select your subject," he said with a smile, as he drew forth sketch after sketch and spread them on the table before us.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Select your subject," he said with a smile, as he drew forth sketch after sketch and spread them on the table before us.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading "Select your subject," he said with a smile, as he drew forth sketch after sketch and spread them on the table before us.
not in physical motion
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "I have no story to tell of any of them."
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "Select your subject," he said with a smile, as he drew forth sketch after sketch and spread them on the table before us.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "Select your subject," he said with a smile, as he drew forth sketch after sketch and spread them on the table before us.
express in words
From this reading "I have no story to tell of any of them."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Select your subject," he said with a smile, as he drew forth sketch after sketch and spread them on the table before us.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
a special situation
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
to-day
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From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I select this," said Annie, as she held up a drawing, entitled, "The Exiled Hebrews."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
under normal conditions
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Select your subject," he said with a smile, as he drew forth sketch after sketch and spread them on the table before us.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
the day immediately before today
From this reading Yesterday we were more than usually still after the enjoyment of Christmas, and a little quiet chit-chat seemed all of which we were capable, but to-day every thing about us and within us began to settle into its usual form, and this evening there was a general call for our accustomed entertainment.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Select your subject," he said with a smile, as he drew forth sketch after sketch and spread them on the table before us.
