used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A CHRISTMAS SCENE._ The great dining-hall of Bishop's Hull was wreathed in greenery and all ablaze with lights.
ablazeadjectiveUS /əˈbleɪz/
keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
From this reading _A CHRISTMAS SCENE._ The great dining-hall of Bishop's Hull was wreathed in greenery and all ablaze with lights.
(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 _A CHRISTMAS SCENE._ The great dining-hall of Bishop's Hull was wreathed in greenery and all ablaze with lights.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now one gentleman would relate an anecdote or give us a reminiscence of his youth, or another would speak to his neighbour, perhaps with bated breath, of some of the recent events which had made this year so memorable in our part of the country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A CHRISTMAS SCENE._ The great dining-hall of Bishop's Hull was wreathed in greenery and all ablaze with lights.
anecdotenounUS /ˈænəkdoʊt/
short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading Now one gentleman would relate an anecdote or give us a reminiscence of his youth, or another would speak to his neighbour, perhaps with bated breath, of some of the recent events which had made this year so memorable in our part of the country.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Now one gentleman would relate an anecdote or give us a reminiscence of his youth, or another would speak to his neighbour, perhaps with bated breath, of some of the recent events which had made this year so memorable in our part of the country.
eagerly desirous
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My heart was beating fast as I came and went, and caught here and there a word of the talk passing between the merry guests.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
batedadjectiveUS /ˈbeɪtɪd/
diminished or moderated
From this reading Now one gentleman would relate an anecdote or give us a reminiscence of his youth, or another would speak to his neighbour, perhaps with bated breath, of some of the recent events which had made this year so memorable in our part of the country.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading My heart was beating fast as I came and went, and caught here and there a word of the talk passing between the merry guests.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading My heart was beating fast as I came and went, and caught here and there a word of the talk passing between the merry guests.
Bishop'snounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/
possessive form of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading _A CHRISTMAS SCENE._ The great dining-hall of Bishop's Hull was wreathed in greenery and all ablaze with lights.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Now one gentleman would relate an anecdote or give us a reminiscence of his youth, or another would speak to his neighbour, perhaps with bated breath, of some of the recent events which had made this year so memorable in our part of the country.
BridgesnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒəz/
United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading My heart was beating fast as I came and went, and caught here and there a word of the talk passing between the merry guests.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading My heart was beating fast as I came and went, and caught here and there a word of the talk passing between the merry guests.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading _A CHRISTMAS SCENE._ The great dining-hall of Bishop's Hull was wreathed in greenery and all ablaze with lights.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading I was there, clad in the livery of the house, and waiting at table with the practised skill which I had learned in my uncle's inn.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Now one gentleman would relate an anecdote or give us a reminiscence of his youth, or another would speak to his neighbour, perhaps with bated breath, of some of the recent events which had made this year so memorable in our part of the country.
dining-hallnoun
a large room at a college or university; used especially for dining
From this reading _A CHRISTMAS SCENE._ The great dining-hall of Bishop's Hull was wreathed in greenery and all ablaze with lights.
discoursed
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From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Now one gentleman would relate an anecdote or give us a reminiscence of his youth, or another would speak to his neighbour, perhaps with bated breath, of some of the recent events which had made this year so memorable in our part of the country.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading My heart was beating fast as I came and went, and caught here and there a word of the talk passing between the merry guests.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
brought together in one place
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
a man of refinement
From this reading Now one gentleman would relate an anecdote or give us a reminiscence of his youth, or another would speak to his neighbour, perhaps with bated breath, of some of the recent events which had made this year so memorable in our part of the country.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Now one gentleman would relate an anecdote or give us a reminiscence of his youth, or another would speak to his neighbour, perhaps with bated breath, of some of the recent events which had made this year so memorable in our part of the country.
death of a person
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _A CHRISTMAS SCENE._ The great dining-hall of Bishop's Hull was wreathed in greenery and all ablaze with lights.
greenerynounUS /ˈɡriːnəri/
green foliage
From this reading _A CHRISTMAS SCENE._ The great dining-hall of Bishop's Hull was wreathed in greenery and all ablaze with lights.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was there, clad in the livery of the house, and waiting at table with the practised skill which I had learned in my uncle's inn.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading My heart was beating fast as I came and went, and caught here and there a word of the talk passing between the merry guests.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading My heart was beating fast as I came and went, and caught here and there a word of the talk passing between the merry guests.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now one gentleman would relate an anecdote or give us a reminiscence of his youth, or another would speak to his neighbour, perhaps with bated breath, of some of the recent events which had made this year so memorable in our part of the country.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I was there, clad in the livery of the house, and waiting at table with the practised skill which I had learned in my uncle's inn.
HullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading _A CHRISTMAS SCENE._ The great dining-hall of Bishop's Hull was wreathed in greenery and all ablaze with lights.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was there, clad in the livery of the house, and waiting at table with the practised skill which I had learned in my uncle's inn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A CHRISTMAS SCENE._ The great dining-hall of Bishop's Hull was wreathed in greenery and all ablaze with lights.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading I was there, clad in the livery of the house, and waiting at table with the practised skill which I had learned in my uncle's inn.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading I was there, clad in the livery of the house, and waiting at table with the practised skill which I had learned in my uncle's inn.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading _A CHRISTMAS SCENE._ The great dining-hall of Bishop's Hull was wreathed in greenery and all ablaze with lights.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading I was there, clad in the livery of the house, and waiting at table with the practised skill which I had learned in my uncle's inn.
Lonsdale
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From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Now one gentleman would relate an anecdote or give us a reminiscence of his youth, or another would speak to his neighbour, perhaps with bated breath, of some of the recent events which had made this year so memorable in our part of the country.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading Now one gentleman would relate an anecdote or give us a reminiscence of his youth, or another would speak to his neighbour, perhaps with bated breath, of some of the recent events which had made this year so memorable in our part of the country.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
musiciansnounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was there, clad in the livery of the house, and waiting at table with the practised skill which I had learned in my uncle's inn.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Now one gentleman would relate an anecdote or give us a reminiscence of his youth, or another would speak to his neighbour, perhaps with bated breath, of some of the recent events which had made this year so memorable in our part of the country.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now one gentleman would relate an anecdote or give us a reminiscence of his youth, or another would speak to his neighbour, perhaps with bated breath, of some of the recent events which had made this year so memorable in our part of the country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A CHRISTMAS SCENE._ The great dining-hall of Bishop's Hull was wreathed in greenery and all ablaze with lights.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Now one gentleman would relate an anecdote or give us a reminiscence of his youth, or another would speak to his neighbour, perhaps with bated breath, of some of the recent events which had made this year so memorable in our part of the country.
and nothing more
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Now one gentleman would relate an anecdote or give us a reminiscence of his youth, or another would speak to his neighbour, perhaps with bated breath, of some of the recent events which had made this year so memorable in our part of the country.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Now one gentleman would relate an anecdote or give us a reminiscence of his youth, or another would speak to his neighbour, perhaps with bated breath, of some of the recent events which had made this year so memorable in our part of the country.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Now one gentleman would relate an anecdote or give us a reminiscence of his youth, or another would speak to his neighbour, perhaps with bated breath, of some of the recent events which had made this year so memorable in our part of the country.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading My heart was beating fast as I came and went, and caught here and there a word of the talk passing between the merry guests.
by chance
From this reading Now one gentleman would relate an anecdote or give us a reminiscence of his youth, or another would speak to his neighbour, perhaps with bated breath, of some of the recent events which had made this year so memorable in our part of the country.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading I was there, clad in the livery of the house, and waiting at table with the practised skill which I had learned in my uncle's inn.
Ralph
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From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Now one gentleman would relate an anecdote or give us a reminiscence of his youth, or another would speak to his neighbour, perhaps with bated breath, of some of the recent events which had made this year so memorable in our part of the country.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Now one gentleman would relate an anecdote or give us a reminiscence of his youth, or another would speak to his neighbour, perhaps with bated breath, of some of the recent events which had made this year so memorable in our part of the country.
reminiscencenounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsəns/
a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading Now one gentleman would relate an anecdote or give us a reminiscence of his youth, or another would speak to his neighbour, perhaps with bated breath, of some of the recent events which had made this year so memorable in our part of the country.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading _A CHRISTMAS SCENE._ The great dining-hall of Bishop's Hull was wreathed in greenery and all ablaze with lights.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
term of address for a man
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading I was there, clad in the livery of the house, and waiting at table with the practised skill which I had learned in my uncle's inn.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Now one gentleman would relate an anecdote or give us a reminiscence of his youth, or another would speak to his neighbour, perhaps with bated breath, of some of the recent events which had made this year so memorable in our part of the country.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Now one gentleman would relate an anecdote or give us a reminiscence of his youth, or another would speak to his neighbour, perhaps with bated breath, of some of the recent events which had made this year so memorable in our part of the country.
sorrowfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
express in speech
From this reading Now one gentleman would relate an anecdote or give us a reminiscence of his youth, or another would speak to his neighbour, perhaps with bated breath, of some of the recent events which had made this year so memorable in our part of the country.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading My heart was beating fast as I came and went, and caught here and there a word of the talk passing between the merry guests.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A CHRISTMAS SCENE._ The great dining-hall of Bishop's Hull was wreathed in greenery and all ablaze with lights.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I was there, clad in the livery of the house, and waiting at table with the practised skill which I had learned in my uncle's inn.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now one gentleman would relate an anecdote or give us a reminiscence of his youth, or another would speak to his neighbour, perhaps with bated breath, of some of the recent events which had made this year so memorable in our part of the country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading I was there, clad in the livery of the house, and waiting at table with the practised skill which I had learned in my uncle's inn.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now one gentleman would relate an anecdote or give us a reminiscence of his youth, or another would speak to his neighbour, perhaps with bated breath, of some of the recent events which had made this year so memorable in our part of the country.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading I was there, clad in the livery of the house, and waiting at table with the practised skill which I had learned in my uncle's inn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A CHRISTMAS SCENE._ The great dining-hall of Bishop's Hull was wreathed in greenery and all ablaze with lights.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading My heart was beating fast as I came and went, and caught here and there a word of the talk passing between the merry guests.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was there, clad in the livery of the house, and waiting at table with the practised skill which I had learned in my uncle's inn.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading In the gallery overhead a band of musicians discoursed sweet music, whilst below were assembled a party of gay and merry guests, gathered round Sir Ralph Bridges' hospitable table; and the only sorrowful face to be seen at that board was the grave, anxious countenance of Lord Lonsdale.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _A CHRISTMAS SCENE._ The great dining-hall of Bishop's Hull was wreathed in greenery and all ablaze with lights.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading My heart was beating fast as I came and went, and caught here and there a word of the talk passing between the merry guests.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Now one gentleman would relate an anecdote or give us a reminiscence of his youth, or another would speak to his neighbour, perhaps with bated breath, of some of the recent events which had made this year so memorable in our part of the country.
wreathed
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From this reading _A CHRISTMAS SCENE._ The great dining-hall of Bishop's Hull was wreathed in greenery and all ablaze with lights.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Now one gentleman would relate an anecdote or give us a reminiscence of his youth, or another would speak to his neighbour, perhaps with bated breath, of some of the recent events which had made this year so memorable in our part of the country.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Now one gentleman would relate an anecdote or give us a reminiscence of his youth, or another would speak to his neighbour, perhaps with bated breath, of some of the recent events which had made this year so memorable in our part of the country.
