used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RESULT The Lamberts as a rule took things easy in the morning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A letter from her father lay beside her on the table; it had arrived by the morning's post, and contained great news--good news, too, yet the goodness of it was not entirely reflected in her face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE RESULT The Lamberts as a rule took things easy in the morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
next to; at the side of
From this reading A letter from her father lay beside her on the table; it had arrived by the morning's post, and contained great news--good news, too, yet the goodness of it was not entirely reflected in her face.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading It was a glorious day, filled with the warmth of summer, the scent of roses, and the songs of birds.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
breakfast-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At half-past ten on the morning of Miss Hancock's descent upon her, Fanny was seated at the breakfast-table.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
gotten under control
From this reading A letter from her father lay beside her on the table; it had arrived by the morning's post, and contained great news--good news, too, yet the goodness of it was not entirely reflected in her face.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading At half-past ten on the morning of Miss Hancock's descent upon her, Fanny was seated at the breakfast-table.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading THE RESULT The Lamberts as a rule took things easy in the morning.
being one more than ten
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading A letter from her father lay beside her on the table; it had arrived by the morning's post, and contained great news--good news, too, yet the goodness of it was not entirely reflected in her face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A letter from her father lay beside her on the table; it had arrived by the morning's post, and contained great news--good news, too, yet the goodness of it was not entirely reflected in her face.
FannynounUS /ˈfæni/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading At half-past ten on the morning of Miss Hancock's descent upon her, Fanny was seated at the breakfast-table.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A letter from her father lay beside her on the table; it had arrived by the morning's post, and contained great news--good news, too, yet the goodness of it was not entirely reflected in her face.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It was a glorious day, filled with the warmth of summer, the scent of roses, and the songs of birds.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A letter from her father lay beside her on the table; it had arrived by the morning's post, and contained great news--good news, too, yet the goodness of it was not entirely reflected in her face.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading It was a glorious day, filled with the warmth of summer, the scent of roses, and the songs of birds.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A letter from her father lay beside her on the table; it had arrived by the morning's post, and contained great news--good news, too, yet the goodness of it was not entirely reflected in her face.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading A letter from her father lay beside her on the table; it had arrived by the morning's post, and contained great news--good news, too, yet the goodness of it was not entirely reflected in her face.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A letter from her father lay beside her on the table; it had arrived by the morning's post, and contained great news--good news, too, yet the goodness of it was not entirely reflected in her face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A letter from her father lay beside her on the table; it had arrived by the morning's post, and contained great news--good news, too, yet the goodness of it was not entirely reflected in her face.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
half-past
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
Hancock'snounUS /ˈhænkɑːks/
possessive form of “hancock” — American revolutionary patriot who was president of the Continental Congress; was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence (1737-1793)
From this reading At half-past ten on the morning of Miss Hancock's descent upon her, Fanny was seated at the breakfast-table.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At half-past ten on the morning of Miss Hancock's descent upon her, Fanny was seated at the breakfast-table.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RESULT The Lamberts as a rule took things easy in the morning.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a glorious day, filled with the warmth of summer, the scent of roses, and the songs of birds.
Lamberts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE RESULT The Lamberts as a rule took things easy in the morning.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A letter from her father lay beside her on the table; it had arrived by the morning's post, and contained great news--good news, too, yet the goodness of it was not entirely reflected in her face.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A letter from her father lay beside her on the table; it had arrived by the morning's post, and contained great news--good news, too, yet the goodness of it was not entirely reflected in her face.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading At half-past ten on the morning of Miss Hancock's descent upon her, Fanny was seated at the breakfast-table.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE RESULT The Lamberts as a rule took things easy in the morning.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A letter from her father lay beside her on the table; it had arrived by the morning's post, and contained great news--good news, too, yet the goodness of it was not entirely reflected in her face.
information about recent and important events
From this reading A letter from her father lay beside her on the table; it had arrived by the morning's post, and contained great news--good news, too, yet the goodness of it was not entirely reflected in her face.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A letter from her father lay beside her on the table; it had arrived by the morning's post, and contained great news--good news, too, yet the goodness of it was not entirely reflected in her face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At half-past ten on the morning of Miss Hancock's descent upon her, Fanny was seated at the breakfast-table.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading A letter from her father lay beside her on the table; it had arrived by the morning's post, and contained great news--good news, too, yet the goodness of it was not entirely reflected in her face.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading A letter from her father lay beside her on the table; it had arrived by the morning's post, and contained great news--good news, too, yet the goodness of it was not entirely reflected in her face.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE RESULT The Lamberts as a rule took things easy in the morning.
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading It was a glorious day, filled with the warmth of summer, the scent of roses, and the songs of birds.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading THE RESULT The Lamberts as a rule took things easy in the morning.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading It was a glorious day, filled with the warmth of summer, the scent of roses, and the songs of birds.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading At half-past ten on the morning of Miss Hancock's descent upon her, Fanny was seated at the breakfast-table.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading It was a glorious day, filled with the warmth of summer, the scent of roses, and the songs of birds.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It was a glorious day, filled with the warmth of summer, the scent of roses, and the songs of birds.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A letter from her father lay beside her on the table; it had arrived by the morning's post, and contained great news--good news, too, yet the goodness of it was not entirely reflected in her face.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading At half-past ten on the morning of Miss Hancock's descent upon her, Fanny was seated at the breakfast-table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RESULT The Lamberts as a rule took things easy in the morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE RESULT The Lamberts as a rule took things easy in the morning.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A letter from her father lay beside her on the table; it had arrived by the morning's post, and contained great news--good news, too, yet the goodness of it was not entirely reflected in her face.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE RESULT The Lamberts as a rule took things easy in the morning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At half-past ten on the morning of Miss Hancock's descent upon her, Fanny was seated at the breakfast-table.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading It was a glorious day, filled with the warmth of summer, the scent of roses, and the songs of birds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Breakfast was at any time that was suitable to the convenience and appetite of each individual; the things were generally cleared away by half-past eleven or twelve, a matter of half an hour lost in the forenoon made little difference in the revolution of their day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a glorious day, filled with the warmth of summer, the scent of roses, and the songs of birds.
but in spite of that
From this reading A letter from her father lay beside her on the table; it had arrived by the morning's post, and contained great news--good news, too, yet the goodness of it was not entirely reflected in her face.
