the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Except on Sunday night, when supper was served at an earlier hour than on other days, it was her habit to eat her simple meal of bread and milk and be in bed before the ringing of the supper-bell.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Except on Sunday night, when supper was served at an earlier hour than on other days, it was her habit to eat her simple meal of bread and milk and be in bed before the ringing of the supper-bell.
AngusnounUS /ˈæŋɡəs/
Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women
From this reading No sooner was the meal concluded than she brought her low chair and placed it close to Mr. Angus.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Except on Sunday night, when supper was served at an earlier hour than on other days, it was her habit to eat her simple meal of bread and milk and be in bed before the ringing of the supper-bell.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Except on Sunday night, when supper was served at an earlier hour than on other days, it was her habit to eat her simple meal of bread and milk and be in bed before the ringing of the supper-bell.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Except on Sunday night, when supper was served at an earlier hour than on other days, it was her habit to eat her simple meal of bread and milk and be in bed before the ringing of the supper-bell.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Except on Sunday night, when supper was served at an earlier hour than on other days, it was her habit to eat her simple meal of bread and milk and be in bed before the ringing of the supper-bell.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading ON Ethel's fifth birthday she claimed the promise of her mother,— that she should sit up to family prayers.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading Except on Sunday night, when supper was served at an earlier hour than on other days, it was her habit to eat her simple meal of bread and milk and be in bed before the ringing of the supper-bell.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading No sooner was the meal concluded than she brought her low chair and placed it close to Mr. Angus.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading No sooner was the meal concluded than she brought her low chair and placed it close to Mr. Angus.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading ON Ethel's fifth birthday she claimed the promise of her mother,— that she should sit up to family prayers.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading No sooner was the meal concluded than she brought her low chair and placed it close to Mr. Angus.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading No sooner was the meal concluded than she brought her low chair and placed it close to Mr. Angus.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Except on Sunday night, when supper was served at an earlier hour than on other days, it was her habit to eat her simple meal of bread and milk and be in bed before the ringing of the supper-bell.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Except on Sunday night, when supper was served at an earlier hour than on other days, it was her habit to eat her simple meal of bread and milk and be in bed before the ringing of the supper-bell.
take in solid food
From this reading Except on Sunday night, when supper was served at an earlier hour than on other days, it was her habit to eat her simple meal of bread and milk and be in bed before the ringing of the supper-bell.
eranounUS /ˈerə/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading Sitting up for prayers was quite an era in her young life.
Ethel's
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From this reading ON Ethel's fifth birthday she claimed the promise of her mother,— that she should sit up to family prayers.
apart from; not including
From this reading Except on Sunday night, when supper was served at an earlier hour than on other days, it was her habit to eat her simple meal of bread and milk and be in bed before the ringing of the supper-bell.
a social unit living together
From this reading ON Ethel's fifth birthday she claimed the promise of her mother,— that she should sit up to family prayers.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading ON Ethel's fifth birthday she claimed the promise of her mother,— that she should sit up to family prayers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sitting up for prayers was quite an era in her young life.
an established custom
From this reading Except on Sunday night, when supper was served at an earlier hour than on other days, it was her habit to eat her simple meal of bread and milk and be in bed before the ringing of the supper-bell.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ON Ethel's fifth birthday she claimed the promise of her mother,— that she should sit up to family prayers.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Except on Sunday night, when supper was served at an earlier hour than on other days, it was her habit to eat her simple meal of bread and milk and be in bed before the ringing of the supper-bell.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Except on Sunday night, when supper was served at an earlier hour than on other days, it was her habit to eat her simple meal of bread and milk and be in bed before the ringing of the supper-bell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Except on Sunday night, when supper was served at an earlier hour than on other days, it was her habit to eat her simple meal of bread and milk and be in bed before the ringing of the supper-bell.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Sitting up for prayers was quite an era in her young life.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading No sooner was the meal concluded than she brought her low chair and placed it close to Mr. Angus.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Except on Sunday night, when supper was served at an earlier hour than on other days, it was her habit to eat her simple meal of bread and milk and be in bed before the ringing of the supper-bell.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading Except on Sunday night, when supper was served at an earlier hour than on other days, it was her habit to eat her simple meal of bread and milk and be in bed before the ringing of the supper-bell.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading ON Ethel's fifth birthday she claimed the promise of her mother,— that she should sit up to family prayers.
a form of address for a man
From this reading No sooner was the meal concluded than she brought her low chair and placed it close to Mr. Angus.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Except on Sunday night, when supper was served at an earlier hour than on other days, it was her habit to eat her simple meal of bread and milk and be in bed before the ringing of the supper-bell.
not any; not one
From this reading No sooner was the meal concluded than she brought her low chair and placed it close to Mr. Angus.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON Ethel's fifth birthday she claimed the promise of her mother,— that she should sit up to family prayers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON Ethel's fifth birthday she claimed the promise of her mother,— that she should sit up to family prayers.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Except on Sunday night, when supper was served at an earlier hour than on other days, it was her habit to eat her simple meal of bread and milk and be in bed before the ringing of the supper-bell.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading No sooner was the meal concluded than she brought her low chair and placed it close to Mr. Angus.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading PLEASANT PROJECTS.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading ON Ethel's fifth birthday she claimed the promise of her mother,— that she should sit up to family prayers.
PROJECTSnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading PLEASANT PROJECTS.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading ON Ethel's fifth birthday she claimed the promise of her mother,— that she should sit up to family prayers.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Sitting up for prayers was quite an era in her young life.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading Except on Sunday night, when supper was served at an earlier hour than on other days, it was her habit to eat her simple meal of bread and milk and be in bed before the ringing of the supper-bell.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Except on Sunday night, when supper was served at an earlier hour than on other days, it was her habit to eat her simple meal of bread and milk and be in bed before the ringing of the supper-bell.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON Ethel's fifth birthday she claimed the promise of her mother,— that she should sit up to family prayers.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading ON Ethel's fifth birthday she claimed the promise of her mother,— that she should sit up to family prayers.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Except on Sunday night, when supper was served at an earlier hour than on other days, it was her habit to eat her simple meal of bread and milk and be in bed before the ringing of the supper-bell.
be seated
From this reading ON Ethel's fifth birthday she claimed the promise of her mother,— that she should sit up to family prayers.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Sitting up for prayers was quite an era in her young life.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner was the meal concluded than she brought her low chair and placed it close to Mr. Angus.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Except on Sunday night, when supper was served at an earlier hour than on other days, it was her habit to eat her simple meal of bread and milk and be in bed before the ringing of the supper-bell.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Except on Sunday night, when supper was served at an earlier hour than on other days, it was her habit to eat her simple meal of bread and milk and be in bed before the ringing of the supper-bell.
supper-bell
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From this reading Except on Sunday night, when supper was served at an earlier hour than on other days, it was her habit to eat her simple meal of bread and milk and be in bed before the ringing of the supper-bell.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Except on Sunday night, when supper was served at an earlier hour than on other days, it was her habit to eat her simple meal of bread and milk and be in bed before the ringing of the supper-bell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON Ethel's fifth birthday she claimed the promise of her mother,— that she should sit up to family prayers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON Ethel's fifth birthday she claimed the promise of her mother,— that she should sit up to family prayers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON Ethel's fifth birthday she claimed the promise of her mother,— that she should sit up to family prayers.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ON Ethel's fifth birthday she claimed the promise of her mother,— that she should sit up to family prayers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Except on Sunday night, when supper was served at an earlier hour than on other days, it was her habit to eat her simple meal of bread and milk and be in bed before the ringing of the supper-bell.
at the time that
From this reading Except on Sunday night, when supper was served at an earlier hour than on other days, it was her habit to eat her simple meal of bread and milk and be in bed before the ringing of the supper-bell.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Sitting up for prayers was quite an era in her young life.
