Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Aurelia led forward little Eugene in a tailed red coat, long-breasted buff waistcoat, buff tights and knitted stockings, with a deep frilled collar under the flowing locks on his shoulders, in curls which emulated a wig.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading They were deposited on the window-seat to wait till the bowls of bread and milk were discussed, since tea and coffee were only a special afternoon treat not considered as wholesome for children; so that Aurelia had only just been promoted to them, along with powder and fan.

(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 When the three sisters sat down at nine-o’clock, in mob caps, and the two younger in white dresses, all had been up at least two hours.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading They were deposited on the window-seat to wait till the bowls of bread and milk were discussed, since tea and coffee were only a special afternoon treat not considered as wholesome for children; so that Aurelia had only just been promoted to them, along with powder and fan.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

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From this reading She had been helping him to prepare “his tasks” from the well-thumbed but strongly-bound books which had served poor Archie before him.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When the three sisters sat down at nine-o’clock, in mob caps, and the two younger in white dresses, all had been up at least two hours.

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From this reading Aurelia led forward little Eugene in a tailed red coat, long-breasted buff waistcoat, buff tights and knitted stockings, with a deep frilled collar under the flowing locks on his shoulders, in curls which emulated a wig.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When the three sisters sat down at nine-o’clock, in mob caps, and the two younger in white dresses, all had been up at least two hours.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading She had been helping him to prepare “his tasks” from the well-thumbed but strongly-bound books which had served poor Archie before him.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading She had been helping him to prepare “his tasks” from the well-thumbed but strongly-bound books which had served poor Archie before him.

a bowling game played on a level lawn with biased wooden balls that are rolled at a jack

From this reading They were deposited on the window-seat to wait till the bowls of bread and milk were discussed, since tea and coffee were only a special afternoon treat not considered as wholesome for children; so that Aurelia had only just been promoted to them, along with powder and fan.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading They were deposited on the window-seat to wait till the bowls of bread and milk were discussed, since tea and coffee were only a special afternoon treat not considered as wholesome for children; so that Aurelia had only just been promoted to them, along with powder and fan.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

an ardent follower and admirer

From this reading Aurelia led forward little Eugene in a tailed red coat, long-breasted buff waistcoat, buff tights and knitted stockings, with a deep frilled collar under the flowing locks on his shoulders, in curls which emulated a wig.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She had been helping him to prepare “his tasks” from the well-thumbed but strongly-bound books which had served poor Archie before him.

plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading When the three sisters sat down at nine-o’clock, in mob caps, and the two younger in white dresses, all had been up at least two hours.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading They were deposited on the window-seat to wait till the bowls of bread and milk were discussed, since tea and coffee were only a special afternoon treat not considered as wholesome for children; so that Aurelia had only just been promoted to them, along with powder and fan.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Aurelia led forward little Eugene in a tailed red coat, long-breasted buff waistcoat, buff tights and knitted stockings, with a deep frilled collar under the flowing locks on his shoulders, in curls which emulated a wig.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading They were deposited on the window-seat to wait till the bowls of bread and milk were discussed, since tea and coffee were only a special afternoon treat not considered as wholesome for children; so that Aurelia had only just been promoted to them, along with powder and fan.

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading Aurelia led forward little Eugene in a tailed red coat, long-breasted buff waistcoat, buff tights and knitted stockings, with a deep frilled collar under the flowing locks on his shoulders, in curls which emulated a wig.

carefully weighed

From this reading They were deposited on the window-seat to wait till the bowls of bread and milk were discussed, since tea and coffee were only a special afternoon treat not considered as wholesome for children; so that Aurelia had only just been promoted to them, along with powder and fan.

plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading Aurelia led forward little Eugene in a tailed red coat, long-breasted buff waistcoat, buff tights and knitted stockings, with a deep frilled collar under the flowing locks on his shoulders, in curls which emulated a wig.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Aurelia led forward little Eugene in a tailed red coat, long-breasted buff waistcoat, buff tights and knitted stockings, with a deep frilled collar under the flowing locks on his shoulders, in curls which emulated a wig.

past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading They were deposited on the window-seat to wait till the bowls of bread and milk were discussed, since tea and coffee were only a special afternoon treat not considered as wholesome for children; so that Aurelia had only just been promoted to them, along with powder and fan.

be worthy or deserving

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading They were deposited on the window-seat to wait till the bowls of bread and milk were discussed, since tea and coffee were only a special afternoon treat not considered as wholesome for children; so that Aurelia had only just been promoted to them, along with powder and fan.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When the three sisters sat down at nine-o’clock, in mob caps, and the two younger in white dresses, all had been up at least two hours.

plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

From this reading When the three sisters sat down at nine-o’clock, in mob caps, and the two younger in white dresses, all had been up at least two hours.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

past form of “emulate” — strive to equal or match, especially by imitating

From this reading Aurelia led forward little Eugene in a tailed red coat, long-breasted buff waistcoat, buff tights and knitted stockings, with a deep frilled collar under the flowing locks on his shoulders, in curls which emulated a wig.

Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)

From this reading Aurelia led forward little Eugene in a tailed red coat, long-breasted buff waistcoat, buff tights and knitted stockings, with a deep frilled collar under the flowing locks on his shoulders, in curls which emulated a wig.

strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

From this reading They were deposited on the window-seat to wait till the bowls of bread and milk were discussed, since tea and coffee were only a special afternoon treat not considered as wholesome for children; so that Aurelia had only just been promoted to them, along with powder and fan.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Aurelia led forward little Eugene in a tailed red coat, long-breasted buff waistcoat, buff tights and knitted stockings, with a deep frilled collar under the flowing locks on his shoulders, in curls which emulated a wig.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They were deposited on the window-seat to wait till the bowls of bread and milk were discussed, since tea and coffee were only a special afternoon treat not considered as wholesome for children; so that Aurelia had only just been promoted to them, along with powder and fan.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Aurelia led forward little Eugene in a tailed red coat, long-breasted buff waistcoat, buff tights and knitted stockings, with a deep frilled collar under the flowing locks on his shoulders, in curls which emulated a wig.

having decorative ruffles or frills

From this reading Aurelia led forward little Eugene in a tailed red coat, long-breasted buff waistcoat, buff tights and knitted stockings, with a deep frilled collar under the flowing locks on his shoulders, in curls which emulated a wig.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She had been helping him to prepare “his tasks” from the well-thumbed but strongly-bound books which had served poor Archie before him.

in a gay manner

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When the three sisters sat down at nine-o’clock, in mob caps, and the two younger in white dresses, all had been up at least two hours.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading She had been helping him to prepare “his tasks” from the well-thumbed but strongly-bound books which had served poor Archie before him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She had been helping him to prepare “his tasks” from the well-thumbed but strongly-bound books which had served poor Archie before him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Aurelia led forward little Eugene in a tailed red coat, long-breasted buff waistcoat, buff tights and knitted stockings, with a deep frilled collar under the flowing locks on his shoulders, in curls which emulated a wig.

with honey added

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading When the three sisters sat down at nine-o’clock, in mob caps, and the two younger in white dresses, all had been up at least two hours.

small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

and nothing more

From this reading They were deposited on the window-seat to wait till the bowls of bread and milk were discussed, since tea and coffee were only a special afternoon treat not considered as wholesome for children; so that Aurelia had only just been promoted to them, along with powder and fan.

made by intertwining threads in a series of connected loops rather than by weaving

From this reading Aurelia led forward little Eugene in a tailed red coat, long-breasted buff waistcoat, buff tights and knitted stockings, with a deep frilled collar under the flowing locks on his shoulders, in curls which emulated a wig.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading When the three sisters sat down at nine-o’clock, in mob caps, and the two younger in white dresses, all had been up at least two hours.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Aurelia led forward little Eugene in a tailed red coat, long-breasted buff waistcoat, buff tights and knitted stockings, with a deep frilled collar under the flowing locks on his shoulders, in curls which emulated a wig.

without good reason

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Aurelia led forward little Eugene in a tailed red coat, long-breasted buff waistcoat, buff tights and knitted stockings, with a deep frilled collar under the flowing locks on his shoulders, in curls which emulated a wig.

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading Aurelia led forward little Eugene in a tailed red coat, long-breasted buff waistcoat, buff tights and knitted stockings, with a deep frilled collar under the flowing locks on his shoulders, in curls which emulated a wig.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Aurelia led forward little Eugene in a tailed red coat, long-breasted buff waistcoat, buff tights and knitted stockings, with a deep frilled collar under the flowing locks on his shoulders, in curls which emulated a wig.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading They were deposited on the window-seat to wait till the bowls of bread and milk were discussed, since tea and coffee were only a special afternoon treat not considered as wholesome for children; so that Aurelia had only just been promoted to them, along with powder and fan.

a disorderly crowd of people

From this reading When the three sisters sat down at nine-o’clock, in mob caps, and the two younger in white dresses, all had been up at least two hours.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When the three sisters sat down at nine-o’clock, in mob caps, and the two younger in white dresses, all had been up at least two hours.

the middle of the day

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

and nothing more

From this reading They were deposited on the window-seat to wait till the bowls of bread and milk were discussed, since tea and coffee were only a special afternoon treat not considered as wholesome for children; so that Aurelia had only just been promoted to them, along with powder and fan.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading She had been helping him to prepare “his tasks” from the well-thumbed but strongly-bound books which had served poor Archie before him.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading They were deposited on the window-seat to wait till the bowls of bread and milk were discussed, since tea and coffee were only a special afternoon treat not considered as wholesome for children; so that Aurelia had only just been promoted to them, along with powder and fan.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading She had been helping him to prepare “his tasks” from the well-thumbed but strongly-bound books which had served poor Archie before him.

past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading They were deposited on the window-seat to wait till the bowls of bread and milk were discussed, since tea and coffee were only a special afternoon treat not considered as wholesome for children; so that Aurelia had only just been promoted to them, along with powder and fan.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Aurelia led forward little Eugene in a tailed red coat, long-breasted buff waistcoat, buff tights and knitted stockings, with a deep frilled collar under the flowing locks on his shoulders, in curls which emulated a wig.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading When the three sisters sat down at nine-o’clock, in mob caps, and the two younger in white dresses, all had been up at least two hours.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had been helping him to prepare “his tasks” from the well-thumbed but strongly-bound books which had served poor Archie before him.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Aurelia led forward little Eugene in a tailed red coat, long-breasted buff waistcoat, buff tights and knitted stockings, with a deep frilled collar under the flowing locks on his shoulders, in curls which emulated a wig.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading They were deposited on the window-seat to wait till the bowls of bread and milk were discussed, since tea and coffee were only a special afternoon treat not considered as wholesome for children; so that Aurelia had only just been promoted to them, along with powder and fan.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading When the three sisters sat down at nine-o’clock, in mob caps, and the two younger in white dresses, all had been up at least two hours.

travel on the surface of water

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading They were deposited on the window-seat to wait till the bowls of bread and milk were discussed, since tea and coffee were only a special afternoon treat not considered as wholesome for children; so that Aurelia had only just been promoted to them, along with powder and fan.

the season of growth

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading Aurelia led forward little Eugene in a tailed red coat, long-breasted buff waistcoat, buff tights and knitted stockings, with a deep frilled collar under the flowing locks on his shoulders, in curls which emulated a wig.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She had been helping him to prepare “his tasks” from the well-thumbed but strongly-bound books which had served poor Archie before him.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

having a tail of a specified kind; often used in combination

From this reading Aurelia led forward little Eugene in a tailed red coat, long-breasted buff waistcoat, buff tights and knitted stockings, with a deep frilled collar under the flowing locks on his shoulders, in curls which emulated a wig.

plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading She had been helping him to prepare “his tasks” from the well-thumbed but strongly-bound books which had served poor Archie before him.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading They were deposited on the window-seat to wait till the bowls of bread and milk were discussed, since tea and coffee were only a special afternoon treat not considered as wholesome for children; so that Aurelia had only just been promoted to them, along with powder and fan.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They were deposited on the window-seat to wait till the bowls of bread and milk were discussed, since tea and coffee were only a special afternoon treat not considered as wholesome for children; so that Aurelia had only just been promoted to them, along with powder and fan.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They were deposited on the window-seat to wait till the bowls of bread and milk were discussed, since tea and coffee were only a special afternoon treat not considered as wholesome for children; so that Aurelia had only just been promoted to them, along with powder and fan.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were deposited on the window-seat to wait till the bowls of bread and milk were discussed, since tea and coffee were only a special afternoon treat not considered as wholesome for children; so that Aurelia had only just been promoted to them, along with powder and fan.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading When the three sisters sat down at nine-o’clock, in mob caps, and the two younger in white dresses, all had been up at least two hours.

skintight knit hose covering the body from the waist to the feet worn by acrobats and dancers and as stockings by women and girls

From this reading Aurelia led forward little Eugene in a tailed red coat, long-breasted buff waistcoat, buff tights and knitted stockings, with a deep frilled collar under the flowing locks on his shoulders, in curls which emulated a wig.

up to a particular time

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

a heavy rain

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

interact in a certain way

From this reading They were deposited on the window-seat to wait till the bowls of bread and milk were discussed, since tea and coffee were only a special afternoon treat not considered as wholesome for children; so that Aurelia had only just been promoted to them, along with powder and fan.

remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading When the three sisters sat down at nine-o’clock, in mob caps, and the two younger in white dresses, all had been up at least two hours.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Aurelia led forward little Eugene in a tailed red coat, long-breasted buff waistcoat, buff tights and knitted stockings, with a deep frilled collar under the flowing locks on his shoulders, in curls which emulated a wig.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading When the three sisters sat down at nine-o’clock, in mob caps, and the two younger in white dresses, all had been up at least two hours.

a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat

From this reading Aurelia led forward little Eugene in a tailed red coat, long-breasted buff waistcoat, buff tights and knitted stockings, with a deep frilled collar under the flowing locks on his shoulders, in curls which emulated a wig.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading They were deposited on the window-seat to wait till the bowls of bread and milk were discussed, since tea and coffee were only a special afternoon treat not considered as wholesome for children; so that Aurelia had only just been promoted to them, along with powder and fan.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

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From this reading She had been helping him to prepare “his tasks” from the well-thumbed but strongly-bound books which had served poor Archie before him.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

at the time that

From this reading When the three sisters sat down at nine-o’clock, in mob caps, and the two younger in white dresses, all had been up at least two hours.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Aurelia led forward little Eugene in a tailed red coat, long-breasted buff waistcoat, buff tights and knitted stockings, with a deep frilled collar under the flowing locks on his shoulders, in curls which emulated a wig.

a Caucasian

From this reading When the three sisters sat down at nine-o’clock, in mob caps, and the two younger in white dresses, all had been up at least two hours.

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading They were deposited on the window-seat to wait till the bowls of bread and milk were discussed, since tea and coffee were only a special afternoon treat not considered as wholesome for children; so that Aurelia had only just been promoted to them, along with powder and fan.

hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair

From this reading Aurelia led forward little Eugene in a tailed red coat, long-breasted buff waistcoat, buff tights and knitted stockings, with a deep frilled collar under the flowing locks on his shoulders, in curls which emulated a wig.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They were deposited on the window-seat to wait till the bowls of bread and milk were discussed, since tea and coffee were only a special afternoon treat not considered as wholesome for children; so that Aurelia had only just been promoted to them, along with powder and fan.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Aurelia led forward little Eugene in a tailed red coat, long-breasted buff waistcoat, buff tights and knitted stockings, with a deep frilled collar under the flowing locks on his shoulders, in curls which emulated a wig.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading When the three sisters sat down at nine-o’clock, in mob caps, and the two younger in white dresses, all had been up at least two hours.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The insect youth are on the wing, Eager to taste the honeyed spring, And float amid the liquid noon, Some lightly on the torrent skim, Some show their gaily gilded trim, Quick glancing to the sun.--GRAY Though hours were early, the morning meal was not served till so late as really to deserve the title of breakfast.