used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
(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 _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But he was already up and out of his room, and I found him sitting in the parlour at breakfast, and my uncle standing beside him, talking earnestly with him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading None can say that thou art slack in serving those who come from the Duke; but there is no need to put thyself forward in this matter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
next to; at the side of
From this reading But he was already up and out of his room, and I found him sitting in the parlour at breakfast, and my uncle standing beside him, talking earnestly with him.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading As I entered I heard these words spoken,-- "Thou hadst best go on as thou hast done hitherto, good Master Inn-Keeper.
BlackbirdnounUS /ˈblækbərd/
any bird of the family Icteridae whose male is black or predominantly black
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading But he was already up and out of his room, and I found him sitting in the parlour at breakfast, and my uncle standing beside him, talking earnestly with him.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading None can say that thou art slack in serving those who come from the Duke; but there is no need to put thyself forward in this matter.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading None can say that thou art slack in serving those who come from the Duke; but there is no need to put thyself forward in this matter.
carefully weighed
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading As I entered I heard these words spoken,-- "Thou hadst best go on as thou hast done hitherto, good Master Inn-Keeper.
doubletnoun
a man's close-fitting jacket; worn during the Renaissance
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading None can say that thou art slack in serving those who come from the Duke; but there is no need to put thyself forward in this matter.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
in a serious manner
From this reading But he was already up and out of his room, and I found him sitting in the parlour at breakfast, and my uncle standing beside him, talking earnestly with him.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As I entered I heard these words spoken,-- "Thou hadst best go on as thou hast done hitherto, good Master Inn-Keeper.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
at any time
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading None can say that thou art slack in serving those who come from the Duke; but there is no need to put thyself forward in this matter.
set up or found
From this reading But he was already up and out of his room, and I found him sitting in the parlour at breakfast, and my uncle standing beside him, talking earnestly with him.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading None can say that thou art slack in serving those who come from the Duke; but there is no need to put thyself forward in this matter.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As I entered I heard these words spoken,-- "Thou hadst best go on as thou hast done hitherto, good Master Inn-Keeper.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading As I entered I heard these words spoken,-- "Thou hadst best go on as thou hast done hitherto, good Master Inn-Keeper.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
hadst
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From this reading As I entered I heard these words spoken,-- "Thou hadst best go on as thou hast done hitherto, good Master Inn-Keeper.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading As I entered I heard these words spoken,-- "Thou hadst best go on as thou hast done hitherto, good Master Inn-Keeper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he was already up and out of his room, and I found him sitting in the parlour at breakfast, and my uncle standing beside him, talking earnestly with him.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As I entered I heard these words spoken,-- "Thou hadst best go on as thou hast done hitherto, good Master Inn-Keeper.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But he was already up and out of his room, and I found him sitting in the parlour at breakfast, and my uncle standing beside him, talking earnestly with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading As I entered I heard these words spoken,-- "Thou hadst best go on as thou hast done hitherto, good Master Inn-Keeper.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
Inn-Keeper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As I entered I heard these words spoken,-- "Thou hadst best go on as thou hast done hitherto, good Master Inn-Keeper.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading None can say that thou art slack in serving those who come from the Duke; but there is no need to put thyself forward in this matter.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
MAIDSnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading As I entered I heard these words spoken,-- "Thou hadst best go on as thou hast done hitherto, good Master Inn-Keeper.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading None can say that thou art slack in serving those who come from the Duke; but there is no need to put thyself forward in this matter.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
the force of workers available
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading None can say that thou art slack in serving those who come from the Duke; but there is no need to put thyself forward in this matter.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
not any; not one
From this reading None can say that thou art slack in serving those who come from the Duke; but there is no need to put thyself forward in this matter.
not one, and not any
From this reading None can say that thou art slack in serving those who come from the Duke; but there is no need to put thyself forward in this matter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
oppressionnounUS /əˈpreʃən/
the act of subjugating by cruelty
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But he was already up and out of his room, and I found him sitting in the parlour at breakfast, and my uncle standing beside him, talking earnestly with him.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading But he was already up and out of his room, and I found him sitting in the parlour at breakfast, and my uncle standing beside him, talking earnestly with him.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But he was already up and out of his room, and I found him sitting in the parlour at breakfast, and my uncle standing beside him, talking earnestly with him.
rougheradjectiveUS /ˈrʌfər/
comparative of “rough” — having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
express in words
From this reading None can say that thou art slack in serving those who come from the Duke; but there is no need to put thyself forward in this matter.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading None can say that thou art slack in serving those who come from the Duke; but there is no need to put thyself forward in this matter.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading But he was already up and out of his room, and I found him sitting in the parlour at breakfast, and my uncle standing beside him, talking earnestly with him.
slackadjectiveUS /slæk/
not tense or taut
From this reading None can say that thou art slack in serving those who come from the Duke; but there is no need to put thyself forward in this matter.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading As I entered I heard these words spoken,-- "Thou hadst best go on as thou hast done hitherto, good Master Inn-Keeper.
having a supporting base
From this reading But he was already up and out of his room, and I found him sitting in the parlour at breakfast, and my uncle standing beside him, talking earnestly with him.
move an implement through
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
the rays of the sun
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading But he was already up and out of his room, and I found him sitting in the parlour at breakfast, and my uncle standing beside him, talking earnestly with him.
TAUNTON
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From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading None can say that thou art slack in serving those who come from the Duke; but there is no need to put thyself forward in this matter.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As I entered I heard these words spoken,-- "Thou hadst best go on as thou hast done hitherto, good Master Inn-Keeper.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading None can say that thou art slack in serving those who come from the Duke; but there is no need to put thyself forward in this matter.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading None can say that thou art slack in serving those who come from the Duke; but there is no need to put thyself forward in this matter.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading As I entered I heard these words spoken,-- "Thou hadst best go on as thou hast done hitherto, good Master Inn-Keeper.
thyself
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From this reading None can say that thou art slack in serving those who come from the Duke; but there is no need to put thyself forward in this matter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading But he was already up and out of his room, and I found him sitting in the parlour at breakfast, and my uncle standing beside him, talking earnestly with him.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But he was already up and out of his room, and I found him sitting in the parlour at breakfast, and my uncle standing beside him, talking earnestly with him.
ViscountnounUS /ˈvɪskaʊnt/
(in various countries) a son or younger brother or a count
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
which person or people
From this reading None can say that thou art slack in serving those who come from the Duke; but there is no need to put thyself forward in this matter.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading _THE MAIDS OF TAUNTON._ I dreamed somewhat uneasy dreams all that night, and woke with a sense of oppression on my spirit; but the bright sunshine streaming in at the windows, the air of bustle and gaiety in the streets, the stir and activity of the house, and above all the feeling that my lord the Viscount was at hand to be waited on and considered, all served to put me into a happier frame of mind.
the words that are spoken
From this reading As I entered I heard these words spoken,-- "Thou hadst best go on as thou hast done hitherto, good Master Inn-Keeper.
the day immediately before today
From this reading As soon as I had performed some of my rougher duties, and seen to Blackbird and the other horses--for the men were as busy as ever with persons arriving to see the events of the day--I got myself into my holiday doublet as on yesterday, and went down to see if I could help the Viscount at his toilet.
