Chapter XXXVI

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

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Mrs. Bode, having as she considered, "done her manners," and pressed jam, bacon, and apples, in turn upon Sir Dudley, with an excuse about a sick calf, left them to their own devices.

how long something has existed

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

(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 From the deep narrow window, overlooking the road, Nancy leant out, and beckoned gaily to Sir Dudley,--who all this time had been pacing to and fro, smoking endless cigarettes.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

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

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As Nancy poured out tea, and he took a place opposite, she wondered if by any chance, Mrs. Bode would take them for husband and wife?

plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

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

From this reading As Nancy poured out tea, and he took a place opposite, she wondered if by any chance, Mrs. Bode would take them for husband and wife?

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

several beads threaded together on a string

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading From the deep narrow window, overlooking the road, Nancy leant out, and beckoned gaily to Sir Dudley,--who all this time had been pacing to and fro, smoking endless cigarettes.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading From the deep narrow window, overlooking the road, Nancy leant out, and beckoned gaily to Sir Dudley,--who all this time had been pacing to and fro, smoking endless cigarettes.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading With considerable pomp this simple repast, borne on a huge black tray,--was carried to the front sitting-room, or parlour, and there laid out upon a fine gate table,--flanked by cottage Chippendale chairs.

indicate, as with a sign or an omen

From this reading As Nancy poured out tea, and he took a place opposite, she wondered if by any chance, Mrs. Bode would take them for husband and wife?

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

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading With considerable pomp this simple repast, borne on a huge black tray,--was carried to the front sitting-room, or parlour, and there laid out upon a fine gate table,--flanked by cottage Chippendale chairs.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading With considerable pomp this simple repast, borne on a huge black tray,--was carried to the front sitting-room, or parlour, and there laid out upon a fine gate table,--flanked by cottage Chippendale chairs.

young of domestic cattle

From this reading Mrs. Bode, having as she considered, "done her manners," and pressed jam, bacon, and apples, in turn upon Sir Dudley, with an excuse about a sick calf, left them to their own devices.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading With considerable pomp this simple repast, borne on a huge black tray,--was carried to the front sitting-room, or parlour, and there laid out upon a fine gate table,--flanked by cottage Chippendale chairs.

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

From this reading With considerable pomp this simple repast, borne on a huge black tray,--was carried to the front sitting-room, or parlour, and there laid out upon a fine gate table,--flanked by cottage Chippendale chairs.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading As Nancy poured out tea, and he took a place opposite, she wondered if by any chance, Mrs. Bode would take them for husband and wife?

a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

a British cabinetmaker remembered for his graceful designs (especially of chairs) which influenced his contemporaries (1718-1779)

From this reading With considerable pomp this simple repast, borne on a huge black tray,--was carried to the front sitting-room, or parlour, and there laid out upon a fine gate table,--flanked by cottage Chippendale chairs.

plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading From the deep narrow window, overlooking the road, Nancy leant out, and beckoned gaily to Sir Dudley,--who all this time had been pacing to and fro, smoking endless cigarettes.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading With considerable pomp this simple repast, borne on a huge black tray,--was carried to the front sitting-room, or parlour, and there laid out upon a fine gate table,--flanked by cottage Chippendale chairs.

carefully weighed

From this reading Mrs. Bode, having as she considered, "done her manners," and pressed jam, bacon, and apples, in turn upon Sir Dudley, with an excuse about a sick calf, left them to their own devices.

a small house with a single story

From this reading With considerable pomp this simple repast, borne on a huge black tray,--was carried to the front sitting-room, or parlour, and there laid out upon a fine gate table,--flanked by cottage Chippendale chairs.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading From the deep narrow window, overlooking the road, Nancy leant out, and beckoned gaily to Sir Dudley,--who all this time had been pacing to and fro, smoking endless cigarettes.

an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”

From this reading Mrs. Bode, having as she considered, "done her manners," and pressed jam, bacon, and apples, in turn upon Sir Dudley, with an excuse about a sick calf, left them to their own devices.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Mrs. Bode, having as she considered, "done her manners," and pressed jam, bacon, and apples, in turn upon Sir Dudley, with an excuse about a sick calf, left them to their own devices.

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

From this reading From the deep narrow window, overlooking the road, Nancy leant out, and beckoned gaily to Sir Dudley,--who all this time had been pacing to and fro, smoking endless cigarettes.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading From the deep narrow window, overlooking the road, Nancy leant out, and beckoned gaily to Sir Dudley,--who all this time had been pacing to and fro, smoking endless cigarettes.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

accept an excuse for

From this reading Mrs. Bode, having as she considered, "done her manners," and pressed jam, bacon, and apples, in turn upon Sir Dudley, with an excuse about a sick calf, left them to their own devices.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading With considerable pomp this simple repast, borne on a huge black tray,--was carried to the front sitting-room, or parlour, and there laid out upon a fine gate table,--flanked by cottage Chippendale chairs.

past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody

From this reading With considerable pomp this simple repast, borne on a huge black tray,--was carried to the front sitting-room, or parlour, and there laid out upon a fine gate table,--flanked by cottage Chippendale chairs.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

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

From this reading From the deep narrow window, overlooking the road, Nancy leant out, and beckoned gaily to Sir Dudley,--who all this time had been pacing to and fro, smoking endless cigarettes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the deep narrow window, overlooking the road, Nancy leant out, and beckoned gaily to Sir Dudley,--who all this time had been pacing to and fro, smoking endless cigarettes.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading With considerable pomp this simple repast, borne on a huge black tray,--was carried to the front sitting-room, or parlour, and there laid out upon a fine gate table,--flanked by cottage Chippendale chairs.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

in a gay manner

From this reading From the deep narrow window, overlooking the road, Nancy leant out, and beckoned gaily to Sir Dudley,--who all this time had been pacing to and fro, smoking endless cigarettes.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading With considerable pomp this simple repast, borne on a huge black tray,--was carried to the front sitting-room, or parlour, and there laid out upon a fine gate table,--flanked by cottage Chippendale chairs.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

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

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Mrs. Bode, having as she considered, "done her manners," and pressed jam, bacon, and apples, in turn upon Sir Dudley, with an excuse about a sick calf, left them to their own devices.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As Nancy poured out tea, and he took a place opposite, she wondered if by any chance, Mrs. Bode would take them for husband and wife?

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

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

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

a woman host

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading With considerable pomp this simple repast, borne on a huge black tray,--was carried to the front sitting-room, or parlour, and there laid out upon a fine gate table,--flanked by cottage Chippendale chairs.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading As Nancy poured out tea, and he took a place opposite, she wondered if by any chance, Mrs. Bode would take them for husband and wife?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As Nancy poured out tea, and he took a place opposite, she wondered if by any chance, Mrs. Bode would take them for husband and wife?

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

From this reading Mrs. Bode, having as she considered, "done her manners," and pressed jam, bacon, and apples, in turn upon Sir Dudley, with an excuse about a sick calf, left them to their own devices.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

press tightly together or cram

From this reading Mrs. Bode, having as she considered, "done her manners," and pressed jam, bacon, and apples, in turn upon Sir Dudley, with an excuse about a sick calf, left them to their own devices.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

set down according to a plan

From this reading With considerable pomp this simple repast, borne on a huge black tray,--was carried to the front sitting-room, or parlour, and there laid out upon a fine gate table,--flanked by cottage Chippendale chairs.

inflected form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading From the deep narrow window, overlooking the road, Nancy leant out, and beckoned gaily to Sir Dudley,--who all this time had been pacing to and fro, smoking endless cigarettes.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Mrs. Bode, having as she considered, "done her manners," and pressed jam, bacon, and apples, in turn upon Sir Dudley, with an excuse about a sick calf, left them to their own devices.

social deportment

From this reading Mrs. Bode, having as she considered, "done her manners," and pressed jam, bacon, and apples, in turn upon Sir Dudley, with an excuse about a sick calf, left them to their own devices.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

covered with or smelling of mold

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading From the deep narrow window, overlooking the road, Nancy leant out, and beckoned gaily to Sir Dudley,--who all this time had been pacing to and fro, smoking endless cigarettes.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

held or filled or in use

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading As Nancy poured out tea, and he took a place opposite, she wondered if by any chance, Mrs. Bode would take them for husband and wife?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading With considerable pomp this simple repast, borne on a huge black tray,--was carried to the front sitting-room, or parlour, and there laid out upon a fine gate table,--flanked by cottage Chippendale chairs.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading With considerable pomp this simple repast, borne on a huge black tray,--was carried to the front sitting-room, or parlour, and there laid out upon a fine gate table,--flanked by cottage Chippendale chairs.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading From the deep narrow window, overlooking the road, Nancy leant out, and beckoned gaily to Sir Dudley,--who all this time had been pacing to and fro, smoking endless cigarettes.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Mrs. Bode, having as she considered, "done her manners," and pressed jam, bacon, and apples, in turn upon Sir Dudley, with an excuse about a sick calf, left them to their own devices.

(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played

From this reading From the deep narrow window, overlooking the road, Nancy leant out, and beckoned gaily to Sir Dudley,--who all this time had been pacing to and fro, smoking endless cigarettes.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading With considerable pomp this simple repast, borne on a huge black tray,--was carried to the front sitting-room, or parlour, and there laid out upon a fine gate table,--flanked by cottage Chippendale chairs.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As Nancy poured out tea, and he took a place opposite, she wondered if by any chance, Mrs. Bode would take them for husband and wife?

cheap or pretentious or vain display

From this reading With considerable pomp this simple repast, borne on a huge black tray,--was carried to the front sitting-room, or parlour, and there laid out upon a fine gate table,--flanked by cottage Chippendale chairs.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading As Nancy poured out tea, and he took a place opposite, she wondered if by any chance, Mrs. Bode would take them for husband and wife?

compacted by ironing

From this reading Mrs. Bode, having as she considered, "done her manners," and pressed jam, bacon, and apples, in turn upon Sir Dudley, with an excuse about a sick calf, left them to their own devices.

-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading With considerable pomp this simple repast, borne on a huge black tray,--was carried to the front sitting-room, or parlour, and there laid out upon a fine gate table,--flanked by cottage Chippendale chairs.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading From the deep narrow window, overlooking the road, Nancy leant out, and beckoned gaily to Sir Dudley,--who all this time had been pacing to and fro, smoking endless cigarettes.

worthless material that is to be disposed of

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

a reddish brown homespun fabric

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

plural of “sampler” — an observation station that is set up to make sample observations of something

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As Nancy poured out tea, and he took a place opposite, she wondered if by any chance, Mrs. Bode would take them for husband and wife?

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Mrs. Bode, having as she considered, "done her manners," and pressed jam, bacon, and apples, in turn upon Sir Dudley, with an excuse about a sick calf, left them to their own devices.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading With considerable pomp this simple repast, borne on a huge black tray,--was carried to the front sitting-room, or parlour, and there laid out upon a fine gate table,--flanked by cottage Chippendale chairs.

term of address for a man

From this reading From the deep narrow window, overlooking the road, Nancy leant out, and beckoned gaily to Sir Dudley,--who all this time had been pacing to and fro, smoking endless cigarettes.

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

From this reading With considerable pomp this simple repast, borne on a huge black tray,--was carried to the front sitting-room, or parlour, and there laid out upon a fine gate table,--flanked by cottage Chippendale chairs.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading From the deep narrow window, overlooking the road, Nancy leant out, and beckoned gaily to Sir Dudley,--who all this time had been pacing to and fro, smoking endless cigarettes.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading With considerable pomp this simple repast, borne on a huge black tray,--was carried to the front sitting-room, or parlour, and there laid out upon a fine gate table,--flanked by cottage Chippendale chairs.

carry out

From this reading As Nancy poured out tea, and he took a place opposite, she wondered if by any chance, Mrs. Bode would take them for husband and wife?

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

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

From this reading With considerable pomp this simple repast, borne on a huge black tray,--was carried to the front sitting-room, or parlour, and there laid out upon a fine gate table,--flanked by cottage Chippendale chairs.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Bode, having as she considered, "done her manners," and pressed jam, bacon, and apples, in turn upon Sir Dudley, with an excuse about a sick calf, left them to their own devices.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As Nancy poured out tea, and he took a place opposite, she wondered if by any chance, Mrs. Bode would take them for husband and wife?

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

in or at that place or location

From this reading With considerable pomp this simple repast, borne on a huge black tray,--was carried to the front sitting-room, or parlour, and there laid out upon a fine gate table,--flanked by cottage Chippendale chairs.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading With considerable pomp this simple repast, borne on a huge black tray,--was carried to the front sitting-room, or parlour, and there laid out upon a fine gate table,--flanked by cottage Chippendale chairs.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading From the deep narrow window, overlooking the road, Nancy leant out, and beckoned gaily to Sir Dudley,--who all this time had been pacing to and fro, smoking endless cigarettes.

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

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading As Nancy poured out tea, and he took a place opposite, she wondered if by any chance, Mrs. Bode would take them for husband and wife?

an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food

From this reading With considerable pomp this simple repast, borne on a huge black tray,--was carried to the front sitting-room, or parlour, and there laid out upon a fine gate table,--flanked by cottage Chippendale chairs.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Mrs. Bode, having as she considered, "done her manners," and pressed jam, bacon, and apples, in turn upon Sir Dudley, with an excuse about a sick calf, left them to their own devices.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading With considerable pomp this simple repast, borne on a huge black tray,--was carried to the front sitting-room, or parlour, and there laid out upon a fine gate table,--flanked by cottage Chippendale chairs.

plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

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

From this reading With considerable pomp this simple repast, borne on a huge black tray,--was carried to the front sitting-room, or parlour, and there laid out upon a fine gate table,--flanked by cottage Chippendale chairs.

(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 "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

which person or people

From this reading "TO HIM WHO WAITS----" Mrs. Bode's motley collection of good old "bits" of glass and china, odds and ends of quaint rubbish--samplers, beads, monster shells, mouldy books of great age, and Mrs. Bode's funny talk, had kept Nancy well amused, and occupied for nearly an hour, and then her hostess insisted on providing a meal, tea, home-made bread, fresh butter, russet apples, and cold bacon.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading As Nancy poured out tea, and he took a place opposite, she wondered if by any chance, Mrs. Bode would take them for husband and wife?

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading From the deep narrow window, overlooking the road, Nancy leant out, and beckoned gaily to Sir Dudley,--who all this time had been pacing to and fro, smoking endless cigarettes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With considerable pomp this simple repast, borne on a huge black tray,--was carried to the front sitting-room, or parlour, and there laid out upon a fine gate table,--flanked by cottage Chippendale chairs.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading As Nancy poured out tea, and he took a place opposite, she wondered if by any chance, Mrs. Bode would take them for husband and wife?

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading As Nancy poured out tea, and he took a place opposite, she wondered if by any chance, Mrs. Bode would take them for husband and wife?