Chapter XIV

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

From this reading To many children it would doubtless have appeared a tame affair, but to those who partook of its joys, it left nothing to be desired.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Around the large, square kitchen table sat the children—about a dozen little girls and boys who were at first too busily occupied with the good food, that was such a rare treat to them, to have much to say.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading To many children it would doubtless have appeared a tame affair, but to those who partook of its joys, it left nothing to be desired.

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

From this reading METHERELL'S PARTY IF Mrs. Metherell's party had been anticipated with feelings of pleasure and delight, the realisation quite came up to every one's expectations.

expected hopefully

From this reading METHERELL'S PARTY IF Mrs. Metherell's party had been anticipated with feelings of pleasure and delight, the realisation quite came up to every one's expectations.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading To many children it would doubtless have appeared a tame affair, but to those who partook of its joys, it left nothing to be desired.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Around the large, square kitchen table sat the children—about a dozen little girls and boys who were at first too busily occupied with the good food, that was such a rare treat to them, to have much to say.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Around the large, square kitchen table sat the children—about a dozen little girls and boys who were at first too busily occupied with the good food, that was such a rare treat to them, to have much to say.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading To many children it would doubtless have appeared a tame affair, but to those who partook of its joys, it left nothing to be desired.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading METHERELL'S PARTY IF Mrs. Metherell's party had been anticipated with feelings of pleasure and delight, the realisation quite came up to every one's expectations.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Around the large, square kitchen table sat the children—about a dozen little girls and boys who were at first too busily occupied with the good food, that was such a rare treat to them, to have much to say.

the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white

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in a busy manner

From this reading Around the large, square kitchen table sat the children—about a dozen little girls and boys who were at first too busily occupied with the good food, that was such a rare treat to them, to have much to say.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To many children it would doubtless have appeared a tame affair, but to those who partook of its joys, it left nothing to be desired.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading METHERELL'S PARTY IF Mrs. Metherell's party had been anticipated with feelings of pleasure and delight, the realisation quite came up to every one's expectations.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading To many children it would doubtless have appeared a tame affair, but to those who partook of its joys, it left nothing to be desired.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading First came the substantial high tea in the roomy underground kitchen, which had been decorated with holly and evergreens for the occasion, the tins on the mantel-shelf shining like silver, and the plated dish-covers on the walls looking like mirrors for brightness.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading METHERELL'S PARTY IF Mrs. Metherell's party had been anticipated with feelings of pleasure and delight, the realisation quite came up to every one's expectations.

wanted intensely

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without doubt; certainly

From this reading To many children it would doubtless have appeared a tame affair, but to those who partook of its joys, it left nothing to be desired.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Around the large, square kitchen table sat the children—about a dozen little girls and boys who were at first too busily occupied with the good food, that was such a rare treat to them, to have much to say.

plural of “evergreen” — a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year

From this reading First came the substantial high tea in the roomy underground kitchen, which had been decorated with holly and evergreens for the occasion, the tins on the mantel-shelf shining like silver, and the plated dish-covers on the walls looking like mirrors for brightness.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading METHERELL'S PARTY IF Mrs. Metherell's party had been anticipated with feelings of pleasure and delight, the realisation quite came up to every one's expectations.

plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading METHERELL'S PARTY IF Mrs. Metherell's party had been anticipated with feelings of pleasure and delight, the realisation quite came up to every one's expectations.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading METHERELL'S PARTY IF Mrs. Metherell's party had been anticipated with feelings of pleasure and delight, the realisation quite came up to every one's expectations.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First came the substantial high tea in the roomy underground kitchen, which had been decorated with holly and evergreens for the occasion, the tins on the mantel-shelf shining like silver, and the plated dish-covers on the walls looking like mirrors for brightness.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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plural of “girl” — a young female

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

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

From this reading METHERELL'S PARTY IF Mrs. Metherell's party had been anticipated with feelings of pleasure and delight, the realisation quite came up to every one's expectations.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading To many children it would doubtless have appeared a tame affair, but to those who partook of its joys, it left nothing to be desired.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

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any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges

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on condition that; in the event that

From this reading METHERELL'S PARTY IF Mrs. Metherell's party had been anticipated with feelings of pleasure and delight, the realisation quite came up to every one's expectations.

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

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To many children it would doubtless have appeared a tame affair, but to those who partook of its joys, it left nothing to be desired.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading To many children it would doubtless have appeared a tame affair, but to those who partook of its joys, it left nothing to be desired.

plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness

From this reading To many children it would doubtless have appeared a tame affair, but to those who partook of its joys, it left nothing to be desired.

a room equipped for preparing meals

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above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

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

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prefer or wish to do something

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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Around the large, square kitchen table sat the children—about a dozen little girls and boys who were at first too busily occupied with the good food, that was such a rare treat to them, to have much to say.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

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

From this reading First came the substantial high tea in the roomy underground kitchen, which had been decorated with holly and evergreens for the occasion, the tins on the mantel-shelf shining like silver, and the plated dish-covers on the walls looking like mirrors for brightness.

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

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From this reading METHERELL'S PARTY IF Mrs. Metherell's party had been anticipated with feelings of pleasure and delight, the realisation quite came up to every one's expectations.

plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

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a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

to a great degree or extent

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not one thing; not anything

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an event that occurs at a critical time

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held or filled or in use

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

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

From this reading METHERELL'S PARTY IF Mrs. Metherell's party had been anticipated with feelings of pleasure and delight, the realisation quite came up to every one's expectations.

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

From this reading To many children it would doubtless have appeared a tame affair, but to those who partook of its joys, it left nothing to be desired.

an organization to gain political power

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past form of “plate” — coat with a layer of metal

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a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading METHERELL'S PARTY IF Mrs. Metherell's party had been anticipated with feelings of pleasure and delight, the realisation quite came up to every one's expectations.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading METHERELL'S PARTY IF Mrs. Metherell's party had been anticipated with feelings of pleasure and delight, the realisation quite came up to every one's expectations.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

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a musical composition that has been completed or enriched by someone other than the composer

From this reading METHERELL'S PARTY IF Mrs. Metherell's party had been anticipated with feelings of pleasure and delight, the realisation quite came up to every one's expectations.

an associate who shares a room with you

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the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

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express in words

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marked by exceptional merit

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a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

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make square

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of considerable importance, size, or worth

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of the kind already mentioned

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a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Around the large, square kitchen table sat the children—about a dozen little girls and boys who were at first too busily occupied with the good food, that was such a rare treat to them, to have much to say.

correct by punishment or discipline

From this reading To many children it would doubtless have appeared a tame affair, but to those who partook of its joys, it left nothing to be desired.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Around the large, square kitchen table sat the children—about a dozen little girls and boys who were at first too busily occupied with the good food, that was such a rare treat to them, to have much to say.

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

From this reading METHERELL'S PARTY IF Mrs. Metherell's party had been anticipated with feelings of pleasure and delight, the realisation quite came up to every one's expectations.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Around the large, square kitchen table sat the children—about a dozen little girls and boys who were at first too busily occupied with the good food, that was such a rare treat to them, to have much to say.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading To many children it would doubtless have appeared a tame affair, but to those who partook of its joys, it left nothing to be desired.

plural of “tin” — a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

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

From this reading METHERELL'S PARTY IF Mrs. Metherell's party had been anticipated with feelings of pleasure and delight, the realisation quite came up to every one's expectations.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Around the large, square kitchen table sat the children—about a dozen little girls and boys who were at first too busily occupied with the good food, that was such a rare treat to them, to have much to say.

interact in a certain way

From this reading Around the large, square kitchen table sat the children—about a dozen little girls and boys who were at first too busily occupied with the good food, that was such a rare treat to them, to have much to say.

under the level of the ground

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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading METHERELL'S PARTY IF Mrs. Metherell's party had been anticipated with feelings of pleasure and delight, the realisation quite came up to every one's expectations.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

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

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the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading First came the substantial high tea in the roomy underground kitchen, which had been decorated with holly and evergreens for the occasion, the tins on the mantel-shelf shining like silver, and the plated dish-covers on the walls looking like mirrors for brightness.

which person or people

From this reading To many children it would doubtless have appeared a tame affair, but to those who partook of its joys, it left nothing to be desired.

in the company of; together with

From this reading METHERELL'S PARTY IF Mrs. Metherell's party had been anticipated with feelings of pleasure and delight, the realisation quite came up to every one's expectations.

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

From this reading To many children it would doubtless have appeared a tame affair, but to those who partook of its joys, it left nothing to be desired.