used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Scarcely had I finished the slice of toast and single cup of tea that constitute my morning meal, before I heard the tramp of a horse on the gravel in front of the house, followed by the ominous sound of the door-bell.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading My diary continued,-- _Saturday._--Well, it is over at last; and upon my word I begin to think I am capable of anything after all I have got through to-day since breakfast.
(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 My diary continued,-- _Saturday._--Well, it is over at last; and upon my word I begin to think I am capable of anything after all I have got through to-day since breakfast.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "A message by electric telegraph," exclaimed Cousin Amelia, who is always anticipating some catastrophe; "no visitor would ever call at such a time."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading My diary continued,-- _Saturday._--Well, it is over at last; and upon my word I begin to think I am capable of anything after all I have got through to-day since breakfast.
AmelianounUS /əˈmiːljə/
congenital absence of an arm or leg
From this reading "A message by electric telegraph," exclaimed Cousin Amelia, who is always anticipating some catastrophe; "no visitor would ever call at such a time."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My diary continued,-- _Saturday._--Well, it is over at last; and upon my word I begin to think I am capable of anything after all I have got through to-day since breakfast.
anticipatingverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "A message by electric telegraph," exclaimed Cousin Amelia, who is always anticipating some catastrophe; "no visitor would ever call at such a time."
any thing at all
From this reading My diary continued,-- _Saturday._--Well, it is over at last; and upon my word I begin to think I am capable of anything after all I have got through to-day since breakfast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Aunt Horsingham, brooding over the teapot as usual, had been in her worst of humours ever since she came down, and tried to look as if no bell that ever was cast had power to move her grim resolve.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My diary continued,-- _Saturday._--Well, it is over at last; and upon my word I begin to think I am capable of anything after all I have got through to-day since breakfast.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Aunt Horsingham, brooding over the teapot as usual, had been in her worst of humours ever since she came down, and tried to look as if no bell that ever was cast had power to move her grim resolve.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Aunt Horsingham, brooding over the teapot as usual, had been in her worst of humours ever since she came down, and tried to look as if no bell that ever was cast had power to move her grim resolve.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Scarcely had I finished the slice of toast and single cup of tea that constitute my morning meal, before I heard the tramp of a horse on the gravel in front of the house, followed by the ominous sound of the door-bell.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading My diary continued,-- _Saturday._--Well, it is over at last; and upon my word I begin to think I am capable of anything after all I have got through to-day since breakfast.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Aunt Horsingham, brooding over the teapot as usual, had been in her worst of humours ever since she came down, and tried to look as if no bell that ever was cast had power to move her grim resolve.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading My diary continued,-- _Saturday._--Well, it is over at last; and upon my word I begin to think I am capable of anything after all I have got through to-day since breakfast.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I have remarked that in all country families a ring at the door-bell brings everybody's heart into everybody's mouth.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading Aunt Horsingham, brooding over the teapot as usual, had been in her worst of humours ever since she came down, and tried to look as if no bell that ever was cast had power to move her grim resolve.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Scarcely had I finished the slice of toast and single cup of tea that constitute my morning meal, before I heard the tramp of a horse on the gravel in front of the house, followed by the ominous sound of the door-bell.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "A message by electric telegraph," exclaimed Cousin Amelia, who is always anticipating some catastrophe; "no visitor would ever call at such a time."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Aunt Horsingham, brooding over the teapot as usual, had been in her worst of humours ever since she came down, and tried to look as if no bell that ever was cast had power to move her grim resolve.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading My diary continued,-- _Saturday._--Well, it is over at last; and upon my word I begin to think I am capable of anything after all I have got through to-day since breakfast.
put or send forth
From this reading Aunt Horsingham, brooding over the teapot as usual, had been in her worst of humours ever since she came down, and tried to look as if no bell that ever was cast had power to move her grim resolve.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading "A message by electric telegraph," exclaimed Cousin Amelia, who is always anticipating some catastrophe; "no visitor would ever call at such a time."
constituteverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːt/
form or compose
From this reading Scarcely had I finished the slice of toast and single cup of tea that constitute my morning meal, before I heard the tramp of a horse on the gravel in front of the house, followed by the ominous sound of the door-bell.
without stop or interruption
From this reading My diary continued,-- _Saturday._--Well, it is over at last; and upon my word I begin to think I am capable of anything after all I have got through to-day since breakfast.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading I have remarked that in all country families a ring at the door-bell brings everybody's heart into everybody's mouth.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "A message by electric telegraph," exclaimed Cousin Amelia, who is always anticipating some catastrophe; "no visitor would ever call at such a time."
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Scarcely had I finished the slice of toast and single cup of tea that constitute my morning meal, before I heard the tramp of a horse on the gravel in front of the house, followed by the ominous sound of the door-bell.
diarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading My diary continued,-- _Saturday._--Well, it is over at last; and upon my word I begin to think I am capable of anything after all I have got through to-day since breakfast.
door-bell
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From this reading Scarcely had I finished the slice of toast and single cup of tea that constitute my morning meal, before I heard the tramp of a horse on the gravel in front of the house, followed by the ominous sound of the door-bell.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Aunt Horsingham, brooding over the teapot as usual, had been in her worst of humours ever since she came down, and tried to look as if no bell that ever was cast had power to move her grim resolve.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading "A message by electric telegraph," exclaimed Cousin Amelia, who is always anticipating some catastrophe; "no visitor would ever call at such a time."
at any time
From this reading Aunt Horsingham, brooding over the teapot as usual, had been in her worst of humours ever since she came down, and tried to look as if no bell that ever was cast had power to move her grim resolve.
everybody's
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From this reading I have remarked that in all country families a ring at the door-bell brings everybody's heart into everybody's mouth.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "A message by electric telegraph," exclaimed Cousin Amelia, who is always anticipating some catastrophe; "no visitor would ever call at such a time."
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading I have remarked that in all country families a ring at the door-bell brings everybody's heart into everybody's mouth.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Scarcely had I finished the slice of toast and single cup of tea that constitute my morning meal, before I heard the tramp of a horse on the gravel in front of the house, followed by the ominous sound of the door-bell.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Scarcely had I finished the slice of toast and single cup of tea that constitute my morning meal, before I heard the tramp of a horse on the gravel in front of the house, followed by the ominous sound of the door-bell.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Scarcely had I finished the slice of toast and single cup of tea that constitute my morning meal, before I heard the tramp of a horse on the gravel in front of the house, followed by the ominous sound of the door-bell.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading My diary continued,-- _Saturday._--Well, it is over at last; and upon my word I begin to think I am capable of anything after all I have got through to-day since breakfast.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading Scarcely had I finished the slice of toast and single cup of tea that constitute my morning meal, before I heard the tramp of a horse on the gravel in front of the house, followed by the ominous sound of the door-bell.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Aunt Horsingham, brooding over the teapot as usual, had been in her worst of humours ever since she came down, and tried to look as if no bell that ever was cast had power to move her grim resolve.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Scarcely had I finished the slice of toast and single cup of tea that constitute my morning meal, before I heard the tramp of a horse on the gravel in front of the house, followed by the ominous sound of the door-bell.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My diary continued,-- _Saturday._--Well, it is over at last; and upon my word I begin to think I am capable of anything after all I have got through to-day since breakfast.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Scarcely had I finished the slice of toast and single cup of tea that constitute my morning meal, before I heard the tramp of a horse on the gravel in front of the house, followed by the ominous sound of the door-bell.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I have remarked that in all country families a ring at the door-bell brings everybody's heart into everybody's mouth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Aunt Horsingham, brooding over the teapot as usual, had been in her worst of humours ever since she came down, and tried to look as if no bell that ever was cast had power to move her grim resolve.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Scarcely had I finished the slice of toast and single cup of tea that constitute my morning meal, before I heard the tramp of a horse on the gravel in front of the house, followed by the ominous sound of the door-bell.
Horsingham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aunt Horsingham, brooding over the teapot as usual, had been in her worst of humours ever since she came down, and tried to look as if no bell that ever was cast had power to move her grim resolve.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Scarcely had I finished the slice of toast and single cup of tea that constitute my morning meal, before I heard the tramp of a horse on the gravel in front of the house, followed by the ominous sound of the door-bell.
humours
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aunt Horsingham, brooding over the teapot as usual, had been in her worst of humours ever since she came down, and tried to look as if no bell that ever was cast had power to move her grim resolve.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My diary continued,-- _Saturday._--Well, it is over at last; and upon my word I begin to think I am capable of anything after all I have got through to-day since breakfast.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Aunt Horsingham, brooding over the teapot as usual, had been in her worst of humours ever since she came down, and tried to look as if no bell that ever was cast had power to move her grim resolve.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Scarcely had I finished the slice of toast and single cup of tea that constitute my morning meal, before I heard the tramp of a horse on the gravel in front of the house, followed by the ominous sound of the door-bell.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I have remarked that in all country families a ring at the door-bell brings everybody's heart into everybody's mouth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My diary continued,-- _Saturday._--Well, it is over at last; and upon my word I begin to think I am capable of anything after all I have got through to-day since breakfast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My diary continued,-- _Saturday._--Well, it is over at last; and upon my word I begin to think I am capable of anything after all I have got through to-day since breakfast.
immediately past
From this reading My diary continued,-- _Saturday._--Well, it is over at last; and upon my word I begin to think I am capable of anything after all I have got through to-day since breakfast.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Aunt Horsingham, brooding over the teapot as usual, had been in her worst of humours ever since she came down, and tried to look as if no bell that ever was cast had power to move her grim resolve.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Scarcely had I finished the slice of toast and single cup of tea that constitute my morning meal, before I heard the tramp of a horse on the gravel in front of the house, followed by the ominous sound of the door-bell.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading "A message by electric telegraph," exclaimed Cousin Amelia, who is always anticipating some catastrophe; "no visitor would ever call at such a time."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Scarcely had I finished the slice of toast and single cup of tea that constitute my morning meal, before I heard the tramp of a horse on the gravel in front of the house, followed by the ominous sound of the door-bell.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading I have remarked that in all country families a ring at the door-bell brings everybody's heart into everybody's mouth.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Aunt Horsingham, brooding over the teapot as usual, had been in her worst of humours ever since she came down, and tried to look as if no bell that ever was cast had power to move her grim resolve.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My diary continued,-- _Saturday._--Well, it is over at last; and upon my word I begin to think I am capable of anything after all I have got through to-day since breakfast.
not any; not one
From this reading Aunt Horsingham, brooding over the teapot as usual, had been in her worst of humours ever since she came down, and tried to look as if no bell that ever was cast had power to move her grim resolve.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My diary continued,-- _Saturday._--Well, it is over at last; and upon my word I begin to think I am capable of anything after all I have got through to-day since breakfast.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Scarcely had I finished the slice of toast and single cup of tea that constitute my morning meal, before I heard the tramp of a horse on the gravel in front of the house, followed by the ominous sound of the door-bell.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Scarcely had I finished the slice of toast and single cup of tea that constitute my morning meal, before I heard the tramp of a horse on the gravel in front of the house, followed by the ominous sound of the door-bell.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading My diary continued,-- _Saturday._--Well, it is over at last; and upon my word I begin to think I am capable of anything after all I have got through to-day since breakfast.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Aunt Horsingham, brooding over the teapot as usual, had been in her worst of humours ever since she came down, and tried to look as if no bell that ever was cast had power to move her grim resolve.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading I have remarked that in all country families a ring at the door-bell brings everybody's heart into everybody's mouth.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading Aunt Horsingham, brooding over the teapot as usual, had been in her worst of humours ever since she came down, and tried to look as if no bell that ever was cast had power to move her grim resolve.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading I have remarked that in all country families a ring at the door-bell brings everybody's heart into everybody's mouth.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading My diary continued,-- _Saturday._--Well, it is over at last; and upon my word I begin to think I am capable of anything after all I have got through to-day since breakfast.
only a very short time before
From this reading Scarcely had I finished the slice of toast and single cup of tea that constitute my morning meal, before I heard the tramp of a horse on the gravel in front of the house, followed by the ominous sound of the door-bell.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aunt Horsingham, brooding over the teapot as usual, had been in her worst of humours ever since she came down, and tried to look as if no bell that ever was cast had power to move her grim resolve.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading My diary continued,-- _Saturday._--Well, it is over at last; and upon my word I begin to think I am capable of anything after all I have got through to-day since breakfast.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Scarcely had I finished the slice of toast and single cup of tea that constitute my morning meal, before I heard the tramp of a horse on the gravel in front of the house, followed by the ominous sound of the door-bell.
slicenounUS /slaɪs/
a share of something
From this reading Scarcely had I finished the slice of toast and single cup of tea that constitute my morning meal, before I heard the tramp of a horse on the gravel in front of the house, followed by the ominous sound of the door-bell.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "A message by electric telegraph," exclaimed Cousin Amelia, who is always anticipating some catastrophe; "no visitor would ever call at such a time."
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Scarcely had I finished the slice of toast and single cup of tea that constitute my morning meal, before I heard the tramp of a horse on the gravel in front of the house, followed by the ominous sound of the door-bell.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "A message by electric telegraph," exclaimed Cousin Amelia, who is always anticipating some catastrophe; "no visitor would ever call at such a time."
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Scarcely had I finished the slice of toast and single cup of tea that constitute my morning meal, before I heard the tramp of a horse on the gravel in front of the house, followed by the ominous sound of the door-bell.
teapotnounUS /ˈtiːpɑːt/
pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle
From this reading Aunt Horsingham, brooding over the teapot as usual, had been in her worst of humours ever since she came down, and tried to look as if no bell that ever was cast had power to move her grim resolve.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading "A message by electric telegraph," exclaimed Cousin Amelia, who is always anticipating some catastrophe; "no visitor would ever call at such a time."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Scarcely had I finished the slice of toast and single cup of tea that constitute my morning meal, before I heard the tramp of a horse on the gravel in front of the house, followed by the ominous sound of the door-bell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Scarcely had I finished the slice of toast and single cup of tea that constitute my morning meal, before I heard the tramp of a horse on the gravel in front of the house, followed by the ominous sound of the door-bell.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading My diary continued,-- _Saturday._--Well, it is over at last; and upon my word I begin to think I am capable of anything after all I have got through to-day since breakfast.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading My diary continued,-- _Saturday._--Well, it is over at last; and upon my word I begin to think I am capable of anything after all I have got through to-day since breakfast.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "A message by electric telegraph," exclaimed Cousin Amelia, who is always anticipating some catastrophe; "no visitor would ever call at such a time."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My diary continued,-- _Saturday._--Well, it is over at last; and upon my word I begin to think I am capable of anything after all I have got through to-day since breakfast.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My diary continued,-- _Saturday._--Well, it is over at last; and upon my word I begin to think I am capable of anything after all I have got through to-day since breakfast.
toastverbUS /toʊst/
make brown and crisp by heating
From this reading Scarcely had I finished the slice of toast and single cup of tea that constitute my morning meal, before I heard the tramp of a horse on the gravel in front of the house, followed by the ominous sound of the door-bell.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading Scarcely had I finished the slice of toast and single cup of tea that constitute my morning meal, before I heard the tramp of a horse on the gravel in front of the house, followed by the ominous sound of the door-bell.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Aunt Horsingham, brooding over the teapot as usual, had been in her worst of humours ever since she came down, and tried to look as if no bell that ever was cast had power to move her grim resolve.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading My diary continued,-- _Saturday._--Well, it is over at last; and upon my word I begin to think I am capable of anything after all I have got through to-day since breakfast.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Aunt Horsingham, brooding over the teapot as usual, had been in her worst of humours ever since she came down, and tried to look as if no bell that ever was cast had power to move her grim resolve.
someone who visits
From this reading "A message by electric telegraph," exclaimed Cousin Amelia, who is always anticipating some catastrophe; "no visitor would ever call at such a time."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Aunt Horsingham, brooding over the teapot as usual, had been in her worst of humours ever since she came down, and tried to look as if no bell that ever was cast had power to move her grim resolve.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading My diary continued,-- _Saturday._--Well, it is over at last; and upon my word I begin to think I am capable of anything after all I have got through to-day since breakfast.
which person or people
From this reading "A message by electric telegraph," exclaimed Cousin Amelia, who is always anticipating some catastrophe; "no visitor would ever call at such a time."
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading My diary continued,-- _Saturday._--Well, it is over at last; and upon my word I begin to think I am capable of anything after all I have got through to-day since breakfast.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Aunt Horsingham, brooding over the teapot as usual, had been in her worst of humours ever since she came down, and tried to look as if no bell that ever was cast had power to move her grim resolve.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "A message by electric telegraph," exclaimed Cousin Amelia, who is always anticipating some catastrophe; "no visitor would ever call at such a time."
