used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They sat around the table, on which was arranged a breakfast that quite equaled in excellence the tea of the evening before.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading They met in the neat parlor, where the air was delicious with the fragrance of fresh white, pink and blue hyacinths that filled the flower pots in the broad window.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They met in the neat parlor, where the air was delicious with the fragrance of fresh white, pink and blue hyacinths that filled the flower pots in the broad window.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading They sat around the table, on which was arranged a breakfast that quite equaled in excellence the tea of the evening before.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading They sat around the table, on which was arranged a breakfast that quite equaled in excellence the tea of the evening before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Is that elegant and commodious equipage which brought us here yesterday the best thing in the way of a carriage that the White Cow can turn out?” inquired Mr. Force, as he sipped his coffee.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading Early the next morning our three travelers were astir.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They sat around the table, on which was arranged a breakfast that quite equaled in excellence the tea of the evening before.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading “Is that elegant and commodious equipage which brought us here yesterday the best thing in the way of a carriage that the White Cow can turn out?” inquired Mr. Force, as he sipped his coffee.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading They met in the neat parlor, where the air was delicious with the fragrance of fresh white, pink and blue hyacinths that filled the flower pots in the broad window.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading They sat around the table, on which was arranged a breakfast that quite equaled in excellence the tea of the evening before.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading They met in the neat parlor, where the air was delicious with the fragrance of fresh white, pink and blue hyacinths that filled the flower pots in the broad window.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “Is that elegant and commodious equipage which brought us here yesterday the best thing in the way of a carriage that the White Cow can turn out?” inquired Mr. Force, as he sipped his coffee.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Is that elegant and commodious equipage which brought us here yesterday the best thing in the way of a carriage that the White Cow can turn out?” inquired Mr. Force, as he sipped his coffee.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading “Is that elegant and commodious equipage which brought us here yesterday the best thing in the way of a carriage that the White Cow can turn out?” inquired Mr. Force, as he sipped his coffee.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading “Is that elegant and commodious equipage which brought us here yesterday the best thing in the way of a carriage that the White Cow can turn out?” inquired Mr. Force, as he sipped his coffee.
commodiousadjectiveUS /kəˈmoʊdiəs/
large and roomy (“convenient” is archaic in this sense)
From this reading “Is that elegant and commodious equipage which brought us here yesterday the best thing in the way of a carriage that the White Cow can turn out?” inquired Mr. Force, as he sipped his coffee.
CownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading “Is that elegant and commodious equipage which brought us here yesterday the best thing in the way of a carriage that the White Cow can turn out?” inquired Mr. Force, as he sipped his coffee.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading They met in the neat parlor, where the air was delicious with the fragrance of fresh white, pink and blue hyacinths that filled the flower pots in the broad window.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early the next morning our three travelers were astir.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading “Is that elegant and commodious equipage which brought us here yesterday the best thing in the way of a carriage that the White Cow can turn out?” inquired Mr. Force, as he sipped his coffee.
equaledverbUS /ˈiːkwəld/
past form of “equal” — be identical or equivalent to
From this reading They sat around the table, on which was arranged a breakfast that quite equaled in excellence the tea of the evening before.
equipagenoun
equipment and supplies of a military force
From this reading “Is that elegant and commodious equipage which brought us here yesterday the best thing in the way of a carriage that the White Cow can turn out?” inquired Mr. Force, as he sipped his coffee.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading They sat around the table, on which was arranged a breakfast that quite equaled in excellence the tea of the evening before.
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading They sat around the table, on which was arranged a breakfast that quite equaled in excellence the tea of the evening before.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading They met in the neat parlor, where the air was delicious with the fragrance of fresh white, pink and blue hyacinths that filled the flower pots in the broad window.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading They met in the neat parlor, where the air was delicious with the fragrance of fresh white, pink and blue hyacinths that filled the flower pots in the broad window.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading “Is that elegant and commodious equipage which brought us here yesterday the best thing in the way of a carriage that the White Cow can turn out?” inquired Mr. Force, as he sipped his coffee.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading They met in the neat parlor, where the air was delicious with the fragrance of fresh white, pink and blue hyacinths that filled the flower pots in the broad window.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading They met in the neat parlor, where the air was delicious with the fragrance of fresh white, pink and blue hyacinths that filled the flower pots in the broad window.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Is that elegant and commodious equipage which brought us here yesterday the best thing in the way of a carriage that the White Cow can turn out?” inquired Mr. Force, as he sipped his coffee.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Is that elegant and commodious equipage which brought us here yesterday the best thing in the way of a carriage that the White Cow can turn out?” inquired Mr. Force, as he sipped his coffee.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Is that elegant and commodious equipage which brought us here yesterday the best thing in the way of a carriage that the White Cow can turn out?” inquired Mr. Force, as he sipped his coffee.
hyacinthsnounUS /ˈhaɪəsɪnθs/
plural of “hyacinth” — a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone
From this reading They met in the neat parlor, where the air was delicious with the fragrance of fresh white, pink and blue hyacinths that filled the flower pots in the broad window.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They met in the neat parlor, where the air was delicious with the fragrance of fresh white, pink and blue hyacinths that filled the flower pots in the broad window.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Is that elegant and commodious equipage which brought us here yesterday the best thing in the way of a carriage that the White Cow can turn out?” inquired Mr. Force, as he sipped his coffee.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is that elegant and commodious equipage which brought us here yesterday the best thing in the way of a carriage that the White Cow can turn out?” inquired Mr. Force, as he sipped his coffee.
JonahnounUS /ˈdʒoʊnə/
(Old Testament) Jonah did not wish to become a prophet so God caused a great storm to throw him overboard from a ship; he was saved by being swallowed by a whale that vomited him out onto dry land
From this reading Jonah waited on the party.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading They met in the neat parlor, where the air was delicious with the fragrance of fresh white, pink and blue hyacinths that filled the flower pots in the broad window.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early the next morning our three travelers were astir.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Is that elegant and commodious equipage which brought us here yesterday the best thing in the way of a carriage that the White Cow can turn out?” inquired Mr. Force, as he sipped his coffee.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading They met in the neat parlor, where the air was delicious with the fragrance of fresh white, pink and blue hyacinths that filled the flower pots in the broad window.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Early the next morning our three travelers were astir.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They met in the neat parlor, where the air was delicious with the fragrance of fresh white, pink and blue hyacinths that filled the flower pots in the broad window.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They sat around the table, on which was arranged a breakfast that quite equaled in excellence the tea of the evening before.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Early the next morning our three travelers were astir.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Is that elegant and commodious equipage which brought us here yesterday the best thing in the way of a carriage that the White Cow can turn out?” inquired Mr. Force, as he sipped his coffee.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading They met in the neat parlor, where the air was delicious with the fragrance of fresh white, pink and blue hyacinths that filled the flower pots in the broad window.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Jonah waited on the party.
a light shade of red
From this reading They met in the neat parlor, where the air was delicious with the fragrance of fresh white, pink and blue hyacinths that filled the flower pots in the broad window.
potsnounUS /pɑːts/
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading They met in the neat parlor, where the air was delicious with the fragrance of fresh white, pink and blue hyacinths that filled the flower pots in the broad window.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading They sat around the table, on which was arranged a breakfast that quite equaled in excellence the tea of the evening before.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They sat around the table, on which was arranged a breakfast that quite equaled in excellence the tea of the evening before.
sippedverbUS /sɪpt/
inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips
From this reading “Is that elegant and commodious equipage which brought us here yesterday the best thing in the way of a carriage that the White Cow can turn out?” inquired Mr. Force, as he sipped his coffee.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading They sat around the table, on which was arranged a breakfast that quite equaled in excellence the tea of the evening before.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading They sat around the table, on which was arranged a breakfast that quite equaled in excellence the tea of the evening before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They met in the neat parlor, where the air was delicious with the fragrance of fresh white, pink and blue hyacinths that filled the flower pots in the broad window.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Early the next morning our three travelers were astir.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They met in the neat parlor, where the air was delicious with the fragrance of fresh white, pink and blue hyacinths that filled the flower pots in the broad window.
a special situation
From this reading “Is that elegant and commodious equipage which brought us here yesterday the best thing in the way of a carriage that the White Cow can turn out?” inquired Mr. Force, as he sipped his coffee.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Early the next morning our three travelers were astir.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading Early the next morning our three travelers were astir.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading “Is that elegant and commodious equipage which brought us here yesterday the best thing in the way of a carriage that the White Cow can turn out?” inquired Mr. Force, as he sipped his coffee.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Is that elegant and commodious equipage which brought us here yesterday the best thing in the way of a carriage that the White Cow can turn out?” inquired Mr. Force, as he sipped his coffee.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Jonah waited on the party.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They met in the neat parlor, where the air was delicious with the fragrance of fresh white, pink and blue hyacinths that filled the flower pots in the broad window.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Is that elegant and commodious equipage which brought us here yesterday the best thing in the way of a carriage that the White Cow can turn out?” inquired Mr. Force, as he sipped his coffee.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Early the next morning our three travelers were astir.
in or at the place that
From this reading They met in the neat parlor, where the air was delicious with the fragrance of fresh white, pink and blue hyacinths that filled the flower pots in the broad window.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They sat around the table, on which was arranged a breakfast that quite equaled in excellence the tea of the evening before.
a Caucasian
From this reading They met in the neat parlor, where the air was delicious with the fragrance of fresh white, pink and blue hyacinths that filled the flower pots in the broad window.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading They met in the neat parlor, where the air was delicious with the fragrance of fresh white, pink and blue hyacinths that filled the flower pots in the broad window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They met in the neat parlor, where the air was delicious with the fragrance of fresh white, pink and blue hyacinths that filled the flower pots in the broad window.
the day immediately before today
From this reading “Is that elegant and commodious equipage which brought us here yesterday the best thing in the way of a carriage that the White Cow can turn out?” inquired Mr. Force, as he sipped his coffee.
