used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STORY OF A QUIET SUNDAY EVENING.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was only the second Sunday after his arrival in New York; but it was as if he had been many months in the city already; and on the evening thereof he was to take tea at the Livingstones’.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was almost six o’clock, and well on in the twilight when he arrived at the house; Miss Holyoke was in the parlor, the servant said; the other ladies were up-stairs.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was only the second Sunday after his arrival in New York; but it was as if he had been many months in the city already; and on the evening thereof he was to take tea at the Livingstones’.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was only the second Sunday after his arrival in New York; but it was as if he had been many months in the city already; and on the evening thereof he was to take tea at the Livingstones’.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading It was only the second Sunday after his arrival in New York; but it was as if he had been many months in the city already; and on the evening thereof he was to take tea at the Livingstones’.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was almost six o’clock, and well on in the twilight when he arrived at the house; Miss Holyoke was in the parlor, the servant said; the other ladies were up-stairs.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Sunday was a long-looked-for day to Arthur.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was only the second Sunday after his arrival in New York; but it was as if he had been many months in the city already; and on the evening thereof he was to take tea at the Livingstones’.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was only the second Sunday after his arrival in New York; but it was as if he had been many months in the city already; and on the evening thereof he was to take tea at the Livingstones’.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was only the second Sunday after his arrival in New York; but it was as if he had been many months in the city already; and on the evening thereof he was to take tea at the Livingstones’.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was only the second Sunday after his arrival in New York; but it was as if he had been many months in the city already; and on the evening thereof he was to take tea at the Livingstones’.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It was only the second Sunday after his arrival in New York; but it was as if he had been many months in the city already; and on the evening thereof he was to take tea at the Livingstones’.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Tea is not a formal meal; and surely it could do no harm if he went there early?
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Sunday was a long-looked-for day to Arthur.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Tea is not a formal meal; and surely it could do no harm if he went there early?
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Tea is not a formal meal; and surely it could do no harm if he went there early?
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE STORY OF A QUIET SUNDAY EVENING.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading Tea is not a formal meal; and surely it could do no harm if he went there early?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was only the second Sunday after his arrival in New York; but it was as if he had been many months in the city already; and on the evening thereof he was to take tea at the Livingstones’.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Tea is not a formal meal; and surely it could do no harm if he went there early?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was only the second Sunday after his arrival in New York; but it was as if he had been many months in the city already; and on the evening thereof he was to take tea at the Livingstones’.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was only the second Sunday after his arrival in New York; but it was as if he had been many months in the city already; and on the evening thereof he was to take tea at the Livingstones’.
Holyoke
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From this reading It was almost six o’clock, and well on in the twilight when he arrived at the house; Miss Holyoke was in the parlor, the servant said; the other ladies were up-stairs.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was almost six o’clock, and well on in the twilight when he arrived at the house; Miss Holyoke was in the parlor, the servant said; the other ladies were up-stairs.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was only the second Sunday after his arrival in New York; but it was as if he had been many months in the city already; and on the evening thereof he was to take tea at the Livingstones’.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was only the second Sunday after his arrival in New York; but it was as if he had been many months in the city already; and on the evening thereof he was to take tea at the Livingstones’.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tea is not a formal meal; and surely it could do no harm if he went there early?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was only the second Sunday after his arrival in New York; but it was as if he had been many months in the city already; and on the evening thereof he was to take tea at the Livingstones’.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was almost six o’clock, and well on in the twilight when he arrived at the house; Miss Holyoke was in the parlor, the servant said; the other ladies were up-stairs.
Livingstones
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From this reading It was only the second Sunday after his arrival in New York; but it was as if he had been many months in the city already; and on the evening thereof he was to take tea at the Livingstones’.
long-looked-for
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From this reading Sunday was a long-looked-for day to Arthur.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was only the second Sunday after his arrival in New York; but it was as if he had been many months in the city already; and on the evening thereof he was to take tea at the Livingstones’.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Tea is not a formal meal; and surely it could do no harm if he went there early?
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was almost six o’clock, and well on in the twilight when he arrived at the house; Miss Holyoke was in the parlor, the servant said; the other ladies were up-stairs.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It was only the second Sunday after his arrival in New York; but it was as if he had been many months in the city already; and on the evening thereof he was to take tea at the Livingstones’.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was only the second Sunday after his arrival in New York; but it was as if he had been many months in the city already; and on the evening thereof he was to take tea at the Livingstones’.
not any; not one
From this reading Tea is not a formal meal; and surely it could do no harm if he went there early?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tea is not a formal meal; and surely it could do no harm if he went there early?
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was almost six o’clock, and well on in the twilight when he arrived at the house; Miss Holyoke was in the parlor, the servant said; the other ladies were up-stairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STORY OF A QUIET SUNDAY EVENING.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was only the second Sunday after his arrival in New York; but it was as if he had been many months in the city already; and on the evening thereof he was to take tea at the Livingstones’.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only the second Sunday after his arrival in New York; but it was as if he had been many months in the city already; and on the evening thereof he was to take tea at the Livingstones’.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was almost six o’clock, and well on in the twilight when he arrived at the house; Miss Holyoke was in the parlor, the servant said; the other ladies were up-stairs.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading It was almost six o’clock, and well on in the twilight when he arrived at the house; Miss Holyoke was in the parlor, the servant said; the other ladies were up-stairs.
QUIETadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading THE STORY OF A QUIET SUNDAY EVENING.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was almost six o’clock, and well on in the twilight when he arrived at the house; Miss Holyoke was in the parlor, the servant said; the other ladies were up-stairs.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It was only the second Sunday after his arrival in New York; but it was as if he had been many months in the city already; and on the evening thereof he was to take tea at the Livingstones’.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading It was almost six o’clock, and well on in the twilight when he arrived at the house; Miss Holyoke was in the parlor, the servant said; the other ladies were up-stairs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It was almost six o’clock, and well on in the twilight when he arrived at the house; Miss Holyoke was in the parlor, the servant said; the other ladies were up-stairs.
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 THE STORY OF A QUIET SUNDAY EVENING.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading THE STORY OF A QUIET SUNDAY EVENING.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Tea is not a formal meal; and surely it could do no harm if he went there early?
carry out
From this reading It was only the second Sunday after his arrival in New York; but it was as if he had been many months in the city already; and on the evening thereof he was to take tea at the Livingstones’.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading It was only the second Sunday after his arrival in New York; but it was as if he had been many months in the city already; and on the evening thereof he was to take tea at the Livingstones’.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STORY OF A QUIET SUNDAY EVENING.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Tea is not a formal meal; and surely it could do no harm if he went there early?
thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/
of or concerning this or that
From this reading It was only the second Sunday after his arrival in New York; but it was as if he had been many months in the city already; and on the evening thereof he was to take tea at the Livingstones’.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sunday was a long-looked-for day to Arthur.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading It was almost six o’clock, and well on in the twilight when he arrived at the house; Miss Holyoke was in the parlor, the servant said; the other ladies were up-stairs.
up-stairs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was almost six o’clock, and well on in the twilight when he arrived at the house; Miss Holyoke was in the parlor, the servant said; the other ladies were up-stairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sunday was a long-looked-for day to Arthur.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was almost six o’clock, and well on in the twilight when he arrived at the house; Miss Holyoke was in the parlor, the servant said; the other ladies were up-stairs.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Tea is not a formal meal; and surely it could do no harm if he went there early?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was almost six o’clock, and well on in the twilight when he arrived at the house; Miss Holyoke was in the parlor, the servant said; the other ladies were up-stairs.
at the time that
From this reading It was almost six o’clock, and well on in the twilight when he arrived at the house; Miss Holyoke was in the parlor, the servant said; the other ladies were up-stairs.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading It was only the second Sunday after his arrival in New York; but it was as if he had been many months in the city already; and on the evening thereof he was to take tea at the Livingstones’.
