used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Some Hypothetical Questions_ Dinner was not a particularly cheerful meal.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There were three of us at table, for Doctor Marcy was staying on to look after the sick man, and would remain over night in default of the regular nurse, who could not be secured until the next day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had to take the head of the table, and therefore sat in the chair so lately vacated by my Cousin Francis Graeme.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Really I should have preferred a decent delay in the matter, but old Effingham, the family butler for two generations past, would have it so, and any protest would have been both futile and unseemly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There were three of us at table, for Doctor Marcy was staying on to look after the sick man, and would remain over night in default of the regular nurse, who could not be secured until the next day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There were three of us at table, for Doctor Marcy was staying on to look after the sick man, and would remain over night in default of the regular nurse, who could not be secured until the next day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Really I should have preferred a decent delay in the matter, but old Effingham, the family butler for two generations past, would have it so, and any protest would have been both futile and unseemly.
bluntadjectiveUS /blʌnt/
having a broad or rounded end
From this reading I liked the doctor, a blunt, ruddy faced man of forty-five or so.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Really I should have preferred a decent delay in the matter, but old Effingham, the family butler for two generations past, would have it so, and any protest would have been both futile and unseemly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Really I should have preferred a decent delay in the matter, but old Effingham, the family butler for two generations past, would have it so, and any protest would have been both futile and unseemly.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading Really I should have preferred a decent delay in the matter, but old Effingham, the family butler for two generations past, would have it so, and any protest would have been both futile and unseemly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I had to take the head of the table, and therefore sat in the chair so lately vacated by my Cousin Francis Graeme.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading I had to take the head of the table, and therefore sat in the chair so lately vacated by my Cousin Francis Graeme.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading _Some Hypothetical Questions_ Dinner was not a particularly cheerful meal.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There were three of us at table, for Doctor Marcy was staying on to look after the sick man, and would remain over night in default of the regular nurse, who could not be secured until the next day.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading I had to take the head of the table, and therefore sat in the chair so lately vacated by my Cousin Francis Graeme.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There were three of us at table, for Doctor Marcy was staying on to look after the sick man, and would remain over night in default of the regular nurse, who could not be secured until the next day.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading Really I should have preferred a decent delay in the matter, but old Effingham, the family butler for two generations past, would have it so, and any protest would have been both futile and unseemly.
defaultnounUS /dɪˈfɔːlt/
loss due to not showing up
From this reading There were three of us at table, for Doctor Marcy was staying on to look after the sick man, and would remain over night in default of the regular nurse, who could not be secured until the next day.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Really I should have preferred a decent delay in the matter, but old Effingham, the family butler for two generations past, would have it so, and any protest would have been both futile and unseemly.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading _Some Hypothetical Questions_ Dinner was not a particularly cheerful meal.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading There were three of us at table, for Doctor Marcy was staying on to look after the sick man, and would remain over night in default of the regular nurse, who could not be secured until the next day.
Effingham
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From this reading Really I should have preferred a decent delay in the matter, but old Effingham, the family butler for two generations past, would have it so, and any protest would have been both futile and unseemly.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading I liked the doctor, a blunt, ruddy faced man of forty-five or so.
a social unit living together
From this reading Really I should have preferred a decent delay in the matter, but old Effingham, the family butler for two generations past, would have it so, and any protest would have been both futile and unseemly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Really I should have preferred a decent delay in the matter, but old Effingham, the family butler for two generations past, would have it so, and any protest would have been both futile and unseemly.
forty-fivenounUS /ˈfɔːrtifaɪv/
a .45-caliber pistol
From this reading I liked the doctor, a blunt, ruddy faced man of forty-five or so.
Francis
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From this reading I had to take the head of the table, and therefore sat in the chair so lately vacated by my Cousin Francis Graeme.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading Really I should have preferred a decent delay in the matter, but old Effingham, the family butler for two generations past, would have it so, and any protest would have been both futile and unseemly.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Really I should have preferred a decent delay in the matter, but old Effingham, the family butler for two generations past, would have it so, and any protest would have been both futile and unseemly.
Graeme
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From this reading I had to take the head of the table, and therefore sat in the chair so lately vacated by my Cousin Francis Graeme.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had to take the head of the table, and therefore sat in the chair so lately vacated by my Cousin Francis Graeme.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Really I should have preferred a decent delay in the matter, but old Effingham, the family butler for two generations past, would have it so, and any protest would have been both futile and unseemly.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I had to take the head of the table, and therefore sat in the chair so lately vacated by my Cousin Francis Graeme.
HypotheticaladjectiveUS /ˌhaɪpəˈθetəkəl/
based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence
From this reading _Some Hypothetical Questions_ Dinner was not a particularly cheerful meal.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had to take the head of the table, and therefore sat in the chair so lately vacated by my Cousin Francis Graeme.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had to take the head of the table, and therefore sat in the chair so lately vacated by my Cousin Francis Graeme.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Really I should have preferred a decent delay in the matter, but old Effingham, the family butler for two generations past, would have it so, and any protest would have been both futile and unseemly.
in the recent past
From this reading I had to take the head of the table, and therefore sat in the chair so lately vacated by my Cousin Francis Graeme.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading I liked the doctor, a blunt, ruddy faced man of forty-five or so.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There were three of us at table, for Doctor Marcy was staying on to look after the sick man, and would remain over night in default of the regular nurse, who could not be secured until the next day.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There were three of us at table, for Doctor Marcy was staying on to look after the sick man, and would remain over night in default of the regular nurse, who could not be secured until the next day.
Marcy
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From this reading There were three of us at table, for Doctor Marcy was staying on to look after the sick man, and would remain over night in default of the regular nurse, who could not be secured until the next day.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Really I should have preferred a decent delay in the matter, but old Effingham, the family butler for two generations past, would have it so, and any protest would have been both futile and unseemly.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading _Some Hypothetical Questions_ Dinner was not a particularly cheerful meal.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had to take the head of the table, and therefore sat in the chair so lately vacated by my Cousin Francis Graeme.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading There were three of us at table, for Doctor Marcy was staying on to look after the sick man, and would remain over night in default of the regular nurse, who could not be secured until the next day.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading There were three of us at table, for Doctor Marcy was staying on to look after the sick man, and would remain over night in default of the regular nurse, who could not be secured until the next day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Some Hypothetical Questions_ Dinner was not a particularly cheerful meal.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading There were three of us at table, for Doctor Marcy was staying on to look after the sick man, and would remain over night in default of the regular nurse, who could not be secured until the next day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had to take the head of the table, and therefore sat in the chair so lately vacated by my Cousin Francis Graeme.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Really I should have preferred a decent delay in the matter, but old Effingham, the family butler for two generations past, would have it so, and any protest would have been both futile and unseemly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were three of us at table, for Doctor Marcy was staying on to look after the sick man, and would remain over night in default of the regular nurse, who could not be secured until the next day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I liked the doctor, a blunt, ruddy faced man of forty-five or so.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There were three of us at table, for Doctor Marcy was staying on to look after the sick man, and would remain over night in default of the regular nurse, who could not be secured until the next day.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading _Some Hypothetical Questions_ Dinner was not a particularly cheerful meal.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Really I should have preferred a decent delay in the matter, but old Effingham, the family butler for two generations past, would have it so, and any protest would have been both futile and unseemly.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading Really I should have preferred a decent delay in the matter, but old Effingham, the family butler for two generations past, would have it so, and any protest would have been both futile and unseemly.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Really I should have preferred a decent delay in the matter, but old Effingham, the family butler for two generations past, would have it so, and any protest would have been both futile and unseemly.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading _Some Hypothetical Questions_ Dinner was not a particularly cheerful meal.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Really I should have preferred a decent delay in the matter, but old Effingham, the family butler for two generations past, would have it so, and any protest would have been both futile and unseemly.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading There were three of us at table, for Doctor Marcy was staying on to look after the sick man, and would remain over night in default of the regular nurse, who could not be secured until the next day.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading There were three of us at table, for Doctor Marcy was staying on to look after the sick man, and would remain over night in default of the regular nurse, who could not be secured until the next day.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading I liked the doctor, a blunt, ruddy faced man of forty-five or so.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I had to take the head of the table, and therefore sat in the chair so lately vacated by my Cousin Francis Graeme.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading There were three of us at table, for Doctor Marcy was staying on to look after the sick man, and would remain over night in default of the regular nurse, who could not be secured until the next day.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Really I should have preferred a decent delay in the matter, but old Effingham, the family butler for two generations past, would have it so, and any protest would have been both futile and unseemly.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading There were three of us at table, for Doctor Marcy was staying on to look after the sick man, and would remain over night in default of the regular nurse, who could not be secured until the next day.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I had to take the head of the table, and therefore sat in the chair so lately vacated by my Cousin Francis Graeme.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Some Hypothetical Questions_ Dinner was not a particularly cheerful meal.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading There were three of us at table, for Doctor Marcy was staying on to look after the sick man, and would remain over night in default of the regular nurse, who could not be secured until the next day.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading I had to take the head of the table, and therefore sat in the chair so lately vacated by my Cousin Francis Graeme.
carry out
From this reading I had to take the head of the table, and therefore sat in the chair so lately vacated by my Cousin Francis Graeme.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had to take the head of the table, and therefore sat in the chair so lately vacated by my Cousin Francis Graeme.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were three of us at table, for Doctor Marcy was staying on to look after the sick man, and would remain over night in default of the regular nurse, who could not be secured until the next day.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I had to take the head of the table, and therefore sat in the chair so lately vacated by my Cousin Francis Graeme.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There were three of us at table, for Doctor Marcy was staying on to look after the sick man, and would remain over night in default of the regular nurse, who could not be secured until the next day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had to take the head of the table, and therefore sat in the chair so lately vacated by my Cousin Francis Graeme.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Really I should have preferred a decent delay in the matter, but old Effingham, the family butler for two generations past, would have it so, and any protest would have been both futile and unseemly.
unseemlyadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːmli/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading Really I should have preferred a decent delay in the matter, but old Effingham, the family butler for two generations past, would have it so, and any protest would have been both futile and unseemly.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading There were three of us at table, for Doctor Marcy was staying on to look after the sick man, and would remain over night in default of the regular nurse, who could not be secured until the next day.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There were three of us at table, for Doctor Marcy was staying on to look after the sick man, and would remain over night in default of the regular nurse, who could not be secured until the next day.
vacatedverbUS /veɪˈkeɪtɪd/
past form of “vacate” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading I had to take the head of the table, and therefore sat in the chair so lately vacated by my Cousin Francis Graeme.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Some Hypothetical Questions_ Dinner was not a particularly cheerful meal.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were three of us at table, for Doctor Marcy was staying on to look after the sick man, and would remain over night in default of the regular nurse, who could not be secured until the next day.
which person or people
From this reading There were three of us at table, for Doctor Marcy was staying on to look after the sick man, and would remain over night in default of the regular nurse, who could not be secured until the next day.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Really I should have preferred a decent delay in the matter, but old Effingham, the family butler for two generations past, would have it so, and any protest would have been both futile and unseemly.
