(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading No man knew when his own time might come and sympathized accordingly.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading THE COMING OF ELIZABETH The days that followed were full of bustle and activity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE COMING OF ELIZABETH The days that followed were full of bustle and activity.
bullocksnounUS /ˈbʊləks/
plural of “bullock” — young bull
From this reading Game, droves of bullocks, sheep, hogs and great hampers of groceries filled the larders to overflowing.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading THE COMING OF ELIZABETH The days that followed were full of bustle and activity.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading No man knew when his own time might come and sympathized accordingly.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE COMING OF ELIZABETH The days that followed were full of bustle and activity.
contributionsnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃənz/
plural of “contribution” — the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading Near and remote neighbors and kinsmen embraced the opportunity to send contributions.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The officers of the household scoured the country far and near to secure provisions and delicacies sufficient for the queen and her retinue.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE COMING OF ELIZABETH The days that followed were full of bustle and activity.
delicaciesnounUS /ˈdelɪkəsiz/
plural of “delicacy” — the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading The officers of the household scoured the country far and near to secure provisions and delicacies sufficient for the queen and her retinue.
drovesnounUS /droʊvz/
plural of “drove” — a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Game, droves of bullocks, sheep, hogs and great hampers of groceries filled the larders to overflowing.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading THE COMING OF ELIZABETH The days that followed were full of bustle and activity.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading Near and remote neighbors and kinsmen embraced the opportunity to send contributions.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The officers of the household scoured the country far and near to secure provisions and delicacies sufficient for the queen and her retinue.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Game, droves of bullocks, sheep, hogs and great hampers of groceries filled the larders to overflowing.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE COMING OF ELIZABETH The days that followed were full of bustle and activity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The officers of the household scoured the country far and near to secure provisions and delicacies sufficient for the queen and her retinue.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE COMING OF ELIZABETH The days that followed were full of bustle and activity.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Game, droves of bullocks, sheep, hogs and great hampers of groceries filled the larders to overflowing.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Game, droves of bullocks, sheep, hogs and great hampers of groceries filled the larders to overflowing.
groceriesnounUS /ˈɡroʊsəriz/
plural of “grocery” — a marketplace where groceries are sold
From this reading Game, droves of bullocks, sheep, hogs and great hampers of groceries filled the larders to overflowing.
hampersnounUS /ˈhæmpərz/
plural of “hamper” — a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
From this reading Game, droves of bullocks, sheep, hogs and great hampers of groceries filled the larders to overflowing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The officers of the household scoured the country far and near to secure provisions and delicacies sufficient for the queen and her retinue.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No man knew when his own time might come and sympathized accordingly.
hogsnounUS /hɑːɡz/
plural of “hog” — a person regarded as greedy and pig-like
From this reading Game, droves of bullocks, sheep, hogs and great hampers of groceries filled the larders to overflowing.
a social unit living together
From this reading The officers of the household scoured the country far and near to secure provisions and delicacies sufficient for the queen and her retinue.
kinsmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Near and remote neighbors and kinsmen embraced the opportunity to send contributions.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading No man knew when his own time might come and sympathized accordingly.
larders
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Game, droves of bullocks, sheep, hogs and great hampers of groceries filled the larders to overflowing.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No man knew when his own time might come and sympathized accordingly.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading No man knew when his own time might come and sympathized accordingly.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The officers of the household scoured the country far and near to secure provisions and delicacies sufficient for the queen and her retinue.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Near and remote neighbors and kinsmen embraced the opportunity to send contributions.
not any; not one
From this reading No man knew when his own time might come and sympathized accordingly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COMING OF ELIZABETH The days that followed were full of bustle and activity.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The officers of the household scoured the country far and near to secure provisions and delicacies sufficient for the queen and her retinue.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Near and remote neighbors and kinsmen embraced the opportunity to send contributions.
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading Game, droves of bullocks, sheep, hogs and great hampers of groceries filled the larders to overflowing.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading No man knew when his own time might come and sympathized accordingly.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading The officers of the household scoured the country far and near to secure provisions and delicacies sufficient for the queen and her retinue.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The officers of the household scoured the country far and near to secure provisions and delicacies sufficient for the queen and her retinue.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading Near and remote neighbors and kinsmen embraced the opportunity to send contributions.
retinuenounUS /ˈretənuː/
the group following and attending to some important person
From this reading The officers of the household scoured the country far and near to secure provisions and delicacies sufficient for the queen and her retinue.
scouredadjectiveUS /ˈskaʊərd/
worn away as by water or ice or wind
From this reading The officers of the household scoured the country far and near to secure provisions and delicacies sufficient for the queen and her retinue.
get by special effort
From this reading The officers of the household scoured the country far and near to secure provisions and delicacies sufficient for the queen and her retinue.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Near and remote neighbors and kinsmen embraced the opportunity to send contributions.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading Game, droves of bullocks, sheep, hogs and great hampers of groceries filled the larders to overflowing.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The officers of the household scoured the country far and near to secure provisions and delicacies sufficient for the queen and her retinue.
sympathizedverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzd/
past form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading No man knew when his own time might come and sympathized accordingly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE COMING OF ELIZABETH The days that followed were full of bustle and activity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COMING OF ELIZABETH The days that followed were full of bustle and activity.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading No man knew when his own time might come and sympathized accordingly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The officers of the household scoured the country far and near to secure provisions and delicacies sufficient for the queen and her retinue.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE COMING OF ELIZABETH The days that followed were full of bustle and activity.
at the time that
From this reading No man knew when his own time might come and sympathized accordingly.
