used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _THE ADVENTURE AT BRUCE’S CAVERN_ On their arrival at the manse, they found that the minister himself had been called away to pray with a poor woman who was supposed to be dying.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading _THE ADVENTURE AT BRUCE’S CAVERN_ On their arrival at the manse, they found that the minister himself had been called away to pray with a poor woman who was supposed to be dying.
(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 Given three people all in their teens, a good piano, plenty of books and music, and I think there is no danger of the time feeling irksome.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Maggie May was eminently suited to perform the duties of hostess, and a right hearty welcome did she give them.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading _THE ADVENTURE AT BRUCE’S CAVERN_ On their arrival at the manse, they found that the minister himself had been called away to pray with a poor woman who was supposed to be dying.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _THE ADVENTURE AT BRUCE’S CAVERN_ On their arrival at the manse, they found that the minister himself had been called away to pray with a poor woman who was supposed to be dying.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _THE ADVENTURE AT BRUCE’S CAVERN_ On their arrival at the manse, they found that the minister himself had been called away to pray with a poor woman who was supposed to be dying.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _THE ADVENTURE AT BRUCE’S CAVERN_ On their arrival at the manse, they found that the minister himself had been called away to pray with a poor woman who was supposed to be dying.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _THE ADVENTURE AT BRUCE’S CAVERN_ On their arrival at the manse, they found that the minister himself had been called away to pray with a poor woman who was supposed to be dying.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Lord Raglan was put in the best stall in the stable, and the sleigh was drawn into the shed.
biscuitnounUS /ˈbɪskət/
small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
From this reading With her own hands did she prepare them a delicious hot draught of mulled heather-ale, with soft biscuit broken up in it, for it was a long time ere the dinner-hour.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Given three people all in their teens, a good piano, plenty of books and music, and I think there is no danger of the time feeling irksome.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading With her own hands did she prepare them a delicious hot draught of mulled heather-ale, with soft biscuit broken up in it, for it was a long time ere the dinner-hour.
BRUCE'SnounUS /ˈbruːsəz/
possessive form of “bruce” — Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading _THE ADVENTURE AT BRUCE’S CAVERN_ On their arrival at the manse, they found that the minister himself had been called away to pray with a poor woman who was supposed to be dying.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Maggie May was eminently suited to perform the duties of hostess, and a right hearty welcome did she give them.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _THE ADVENTURE AT BRUCE’S CAVERN_ On their arrival at the manse, they found that the minister himself had been called away to pray with a poor woman who was supposed to be dying.
CAVERNnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading _THE ADVENTURE AT BRUCE’S CAVERN_ On their arrival at the manse, they found that the minister himself had been called away to pray with a poor woman who was supposed to be dying.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Given three people all in their teens, a good piano, plenty of books and music, and I think there is no danger of the time feeling irksome.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading With her own hands did she prepare them a delicious hot draught of mulled heather-ale, with soft biscuit broken up in it, for it was a long time ere the dinner-hour.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But Maggie May was eminently suited to perform the duties of hostess, and a right hearty welcome did she give them.
dinner-hour
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From this reading With her own hands did she prepare them a delicious hot draught of mulled heather-ale, with soft biscuit broken up in it, for it was a long time ere the dinner-hour.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading With her own hands did she prepare them a delicious hot draught of mulled heather-ale, with soft biscuit broken up in it, for it was a long time ere the dinner-hour.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Lord Raglan was put in the best stall in the stable, and the sleigh was drawn into the shed.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading But Maggie May was eminently suited to perform the duties of hostess, and a right hearty welcome did she give them.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading _THE ADVENTURE AT BRUCE’S CAVERN_ On their arrival at the manse, they found that the minister himself had been called away to pray with a poor woman who was supposed to be dying.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading But Maggie May was eminently suited to perform the duties of hostess, and a right hearty welcome did she give them.
an old word for “before”
From this reading With her own hands did she prepare them a delicious hot draught of mulled heather-ale, with soft biscuit broken up in it, for it was a long time ere the dinner-hour.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Given three people all in their teens, a good piano, plenty of books and music, and I think there is no danger of the time feeling irksome.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With her own hands did she prepare them a delicious hot draught of mulled heather-ale, with soft biscuit broken up in it, for it was a long time ere the dinner-hour.
set up or found
From this reading _THE ADVENTURE AT BRUCE’S CAVERN_ On their arrival at the manse, they found that the minister himself had been called away to pray with a poor woman who was supposed to be dying.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But Maggie May was eminently suited to perform the duties of hostess, and a right hearty welcome did she give them.
GivenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Given three people all in their teens, a good piano, plenty of books and music, and I think there is no danger of the time feeling irksome.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Given three people all in their teens, a good piano, plenty of books and music, and I think there is no danger of the time feeling irksome.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _THE ADVENTURE AT BRUCE’S CAVERN_ On their arrival at the manse, they found that the minister himself had been called away to pray with a poor woman who was supposed to be dying.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading With her own hands did she prepare them a delicious hot draught of mulled heather-ale, with soft biscuit broken up in it, for it was a long time ere the dinner-hour.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading But Maggie May was eminently suited to perform the duties of hostess, and a right hearty welcome did she give them.
heather-ale
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From this reading With her own hands did she prepare them a delicious hot draught of mulled heather-ale, with soft biscuit broken up in it, for it was a long time ere the dinner-hour.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With her own hands did she prepare them a delicious hot draught of mulled heather-ale, with soft biscuit broken up in it, for it was a long time ere the dinner-hour.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading _THE ADVENTURE AT BRUCE’S CAVERN_ On their arrival at the manse, they found that the minister himself had been called away to pray with a poor woman who was supposed to be dying.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading But Maggie May was eminently suited to perform the duties of hostess, and a right hearty welcome did she give them.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading With her own hands did she prepare them a delicious hot draught of mulled heather-ale, with soft biscuit broken up in it, for it was a long time ere the dinner-hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Given three people all in their teens, a good piano, plenty of books and music, and I think there is no danger of the time feeling irksome.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With her own hands did she prepare them a delicious hot draught of mulled heather-ale, with soft biscuit broken up in it, for it was a long time ere the dinner-hour.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Lord Raglan was put in the best stall in the stable, and the sleigh was drawn into the shed.
irksomeadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrksəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Given three people all in their teens, a good piano, plenty of books and music, and I think there is no danger of the time feeling irksome.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Given three people all in their teens, a good piano, plenty of books and music, and I think there is no danger of the time feeling irksome.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With her own hands did she prepare them a delicious hot draught of mulled heather-ale, with soft biscuit broken up in it, for it was a long time ere the dinner-hour.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading With her own hands did she prepare them a delicious hot draught of mulled heather-ale, with soft biscuit broken up in it, for it was a long time ere the dinner-hour.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Raglan was put in the best stall in the stable, and the sleigh was drawn into the shed.
Maggie
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From this reading But Maggie May was eminently suited to perform the duties of hostess, and a right hearty welcome did she give them.
mansenoun
a large and imposing house
From this reading _THE ADVENTURE AT BRUCE’S CAVERN_ On their arrival at the manse, they found that the minister himself had been called away to pray with a poor woman who was supposed to be dying.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But Maggie May was eminently suited to perform the duties of hostess, and a right hearty welcome did she give them.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading _THE ADVENTURE AT BRUCE’S CAVERN_ On their arrival at the manse, they found that the minister himself had been called away to pray with a poor woman who was supposed to be dying.
mulledverbUS /mʌld/
past form of “mull” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading With her own hands did she prepare them a delicious hot draught of mulled heather-ale, with soft biscuit broken up in it, for it was a long time ere the dinner-hour.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Given three people all in their teens, a good piano, plenty of books and music, and I think there is no danger of the time feeling irksome.
not any; not one
From this reading Given three people all in their teens, a good piano, plenty of books and music, and I think there is no danger of the time feeling irksome.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But Maggie May was eminently suited to perform the duties of hostess, and a right hearty welcome did she give them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _THE ADVENTURE AT BRUCE’S CAVERN_ On their arrival at the manse, they found that the minister himself had been called away to pray with a poor woman who was supposed to be dying.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading With her own hands did she prepare them a delicious hot draught of mulled heather-ale, with soft biscuit broken up in it, for it was a long time ere the dinner-hour.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Given three people all in their teens, a good piano, plenty of books and music, and I think there is no danger of the time feeling irksome.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading But Maggie May was eminently suited to perform the duties of hostess, and a right hearty welcome did she give them.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading Given three people all in their teens, a good piano, plenty of books and music, and I think there is no danger of the time feeling irksome.
a full supply
From this reading Given three people all in their teens, a good piano, plenty of books and music, and I think there is no danger of the time feeling irksome.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading _THE ADVENTURE AT BRUCE’S CAVERN_ On their arrival at the manse, they found that the minister himself had been called away to pray with a poor woman who was supposed to be dying.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading _THE ADVENTURE AT BRUCE’S CAVERN_ On their arrival at the manse, they found that the minister himself had been called away to pray with a poor woman who was supposed to be dying.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading With her own hands did she prepare them a delicious hot draught of mulled heather-ale, with soft biscuit broken up in it, for it was a long time ere the dinner-hour.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Lord Raglan was put in the best stall in the stable, and the sleigh was drawn into the shed.
Raglannoun
a garment (coat or sweater) that has raglan sleeves
From this reading Lord Raglan was put in the best stall in the stable, and the sleigh was drawn into the shed.
precisely, exactly
From this reading But Maggie May was eminently suited to perform the duties of hostess, and a right hearty welcome did she give them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Maggie May was eminently suited to perform the duties of hostess, and a right hearty welcome did she give them.
get rid of
From this reading Lord Raglan was put in the best stall in the stable, and the sleigh was drawn into the shed.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading Lord Raglan was put in the best stall in the stable, and the sleigh was drawn into the shed.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading With her own hands did she prepare them a delicious hot draught of mulled heather-ale, with soft biscuit broken up in it, for it was a long time ere the dinner-hour.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading Lord Raglan was put in the best stall in the stable, and the sleigh was drawn into the shed.
stallnounUS /stɔːl/
a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed
From this reading Lord Raglan was put in the best stall in the stable, and the sleigh was drawn into the shed.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading But Maggie May was eminently suited to perform the duties of hostess, and a right hearty welcome did she give them.
required or under orders
From this reading _THE ADVENTURE AT BRUCE’S CAVERN_ On their arrival at the manse, they found that the minister himself had been called away to pray with a poor woman who was supposed to be dying.
teensnounUS /tiːnz/
the time of life between the ages of 12 and 20
From this reading Given three people all in their teens, a good piano, plenty of books and music, and I think there is no danger of the time feeling irksome.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _THE ADVENTURE AT BRUCE’S CAVERN_ On their arrival at the manse, they found that the minister himself had been called away to pray with a poor woman who was supposed to be dying.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE ADVENTURE AT BRUCE’S CAVERN_ On their arrival at the manse, they found that the minister himself had been called away to pray with a poor woman who was supposed to be dying.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _THE ADVENTURE AT BRUCE’S CAVERN_ On their arrival at the manse, they found that the minister himself had been called away to pray with a poor woman who was supposed to be dying.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But Maggie May was eminently suited to perform the duties of hostess, and a right hearty welcome did she give them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Given three people all in their teens, a good piano, plenty of books and music, and I think there is no danger of the time feeling irksome.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _THE ADVENTURE AT BRUCE’S CAVERN_ On their arrival at the manse, they found that the minister himself had been called away to pray with a poor woman who was supposed to be dying.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Given three people all in their teens, a good piano, plenty of books and music, and I think there is no danger of the time feeling irksome.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Given three people all in their teens, a good piano, plenty of books and music, and I think there is no danger of the time feeling irksome.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading With her own hands did she prepare them a delicious hot draught of mulled heather-ale, with soft biscuit broken up in it, for it was a long time ere the dinner-hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _THE ADVENTURE AT BRUCE’S CAVERN_ On their arrival at the manse, they found that the minister himself had been called away to pray with a poor woman who was supposed to be dying.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With her own hands did she prepare them a delicious hot draught of mulled heather-ale, with soft biscuit broken up in it, for it was a long time ere the dinner-hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _THE ADVENTURE AT BRUCE’S CAVERN_ On their arrival at the manse, they found that the minister himself had been called away to pray with a poor woman who was supposed to be dying.
accept gladly
From this reading But Maggie May was eminently suited to perform the duties of hostess, and a right hearty welcome did she give them.
which person or people
From this reading _THE ADVENTURE AT BRUCE’S CAVERN_ On their arrival at the manse, they found that the minister himself had been called away to pray with a poor woman who was supposed to be dying.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _THE ADVENTURE AT BRUCE’S CAVERN_ On their arrival at the manse, they found that the minister himself had been called away to pray with a poor woman who was supposed to be dying.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading _THE ADVENTURE AT BRUCE’S CAVERN_ On their arrival at the manse, they found that the minister himself had been called away to pray with a poor woman who was supposed to be dying.
