Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading One heavy mist covered all the landscape, and a raw, drizzling rain fell pattering through the yellow leaves.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

(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 One heavy mist covered all the landscape, and a raw, drizzling rain fell pattering through the yellow leaves.

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

From this reading The following morning was indeed eventful to the family at Laughton; and as if conscious of what it brought forth, it rose dreary and sunless.

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

From this reading The following morning was indeed eventful to the family at Laughton; and as if conscious of what it brought forth, it rose dreary and sunless.

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The following morning was indeed eventful to the family at Laughton; and as if conscious of what it brought forth, it rose dreary and sunless.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

in good time

From this reading Percival, in whom all habits partook of the healthfulness and simplicity of his character, rose habitually early, and that day, in spite of the weather, walked forth betimes to meet the person charged with the letters from the post.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The following morning was indeed eventful to the family at Laughton; and as if conscious of what it brought forth, it rose dreary and sunless.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Percival, in whom all habits partook of the healthfulness and simplicity of his character, rose habitually early, and that day, in spite of the weather, walked forth betimes to meet the person charged with the letters from the post.

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading Percival, in whom all habits partook of the healthfulness and simplicity of his character, rose habitually early, and that day, in spite of the weather, walked forth betimes to meet the person charged with the letters from the post.

intentionally conceived

From this reading The following morning was indeed eventful to the family at Laughton; and as if conscious of what it brought forth, it rose dreary and sunless.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading One heavy mist covered all the landscape, and a raw, drizzling rain fell pattering through the yellow leaves.

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From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Percival, in whom all habits partook of the healthfulness and simplicity of his character, rose habitually early, and that day, in spite of the weather, walked forth betimes to meet the person charged with the letters from the post.

the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours

From this reading THE SHADES ON THE DIAL.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading The following morning was indeed eventful to the family at Laughton; and as if conscious of what it brought forth, it rose dreary and sunless.

(of rain) falling lightly in very small drops

From this reading One heavy mist covered all the landscape, and a raw, drizzling rain fell pattering through the yellow leaves.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

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

From this reading Percival, in whom all habits partook of the healthfulness and simplicity of his character, rose habitually early, and that day, in spite of the weather, walked forth betimes to meet the person charged with the letters from the post.

full of events or incidents

From this reading The following morning was indeed eventful to the family at Laughton; and as if conscious of what it brought forth, it rose dreary and sunless.

a social unit living together

From this reading The following morning was indeed eventful to the family at Laughton; and as if conscious of what it brought forth, it rose dreary and sunless.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading One heavy mist covered all the landscape, and a raw, drizzling rain fell pattering through the yellow leaves.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The following morning was indeed eventful to the family at Laughton; and as if conscious of what it brought forth, it rose dreary and sunless.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The following morning was indeed eventful to the family at Laughton; and as if conscious of what it brought forth, it rose dreary and sunless.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Percival, in whom all habits partook of the healthfulness and simplicity of his character, rose habitually early, and that day, in spite of the weather, walked forth betimes to meet the person charged with the letters from the post.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading Percival, in whom all habits partook of the healthfulness and simplicity of his character, rose habitually early, and that day, in spite of the weather, walked forth betimes to meet the person charged with the letters from the post.

according to habit or custom

From this reading Percival, in whom all habits partook of the healthfulness and simplicity of his character, rose habitually early, and that day, in spite of the weather, walked forth betimes to meet the person charged with the letters from the post.

the quality of promoting good health

From this reading Percival, in whom all habits partook of the healthfulness and simplicity of his character, rose habitually early, and that day, in spite of the weather, walked forth betimes to meet the person charged with the letters from the post.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading One heavy mist covered all the landscape, and a raw, drizzling rain fell pattering through the yellow leaves.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

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

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The following morning was indeed eventful to the family at Laughton; and as if conscious of what it brought forth, it rose dreary and sunless.

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

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The following morning was indeed eventful to the family at Laughton; and as if conscious of what it brought forth, it rose dreary and sunless.

plural of “infirmity” — the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The following morning was indeed eventful to the family at Laughton; and as if conscious of what it brought forth, it rose dreary and sunless.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading One heavy mist covered all the landscape, and a raw, drizzling rain fell pattering through the yellow leaves.

United States film actor (born in England) (1899-1962)

From this reading The following morning was indeed eventful to the family at Laughton; and as if conscious of what it brought forth, it rose dreary and sunless.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading One heavy mist covered all the landscape, and a raw, drizzling rain fell pattering through the yellow leaves.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

the literary culture

From this reading Percival, in whom all habits partook of the healthfulness and simplicity of his character, rose habitually early, and that day, in spite of the weather, walked forth betimes to meet the person charged with the letters from the post.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

come together

From this reading Percival, in whom all habits partook of the healthfulness and simplicity of his character, rose habitually early, and that day, in spite of the weather, walked forth betimes to meet the person charged with the letters from the post.

become covered with mist

From this reading One heavy mist covered all the landscape, and a raw, drizzling rain fell pattering through the yellow leaves.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The following morning was indeed eventful to the family at Laughton; and as if conscious of what it brought forth, it rose dreary and sunless.

not any; not one

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

the middle of the day

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The following morning was indeed eventful to the family at Laughton; and as if conscious of what it brought forth, it rose dreary and sunless.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE SHADES ON THE DIAL.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One heavy mist covered all the landscape, and a raw, drizzling rain fell pattering through the yellow leaves.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

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

From this reading Percival, in whom all habits partook of the healthfulness and simplicity of his character, rose habitually early, and that day, in spite of the weather, walked forth betimes to meet the person charged with the letters from the post.

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

From this reading One heavy mist covered all the landscape, and a raw, drizzling rain fell pattering through the yellow leaves.

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

From this reading Percival, in whom all habits partook of the healthfulness and simplicity of his character, rose habitually early, and that day, in spite of the weather, walked forth betimes to meet the person charged with the letters from the post.

a human being

From this reading Percival, in whom all habits partook of the healthfulness and simplicity of his character, rose habitually early, and that day, in spite of the weather, walked forth betimes to meet the person charged with the letters from the post.

(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Percival, in whom all habits partook of the healthfulness and simplicity of his character, rose habitually early, and that day, in spite of the weather, walked forth betimes to meet the person charged with the letters from the post.

professing to be qualified

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading One heavy mist covered all the landscape, and a raw, drizzling rain fell pattering through the yellow leaves.

not often

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading One heavy mist covered all the landscape, and a raw, drizzling rain fell pattering through the yellow leaves.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The following morning was indeed eventful to the family at Laughton; and as if conscious of what it brought forth, it rose dreary and sunless.

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

From this reading THE SHADES ON THE DIAL.

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

From this reading Percival, in whom all habits partook of the healthfulness and simplicity of his character, rose habitually early, and that day, in spite of the weather, walked forth betimes to meet the person charged with the letters from the post.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

a state of social isolation

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Percival, in whom all habits partook of the healthfulness and simplicity of his character, rose habitually early, and that day, in spite of the weather, walked forth betimes to meet the person charged with the letters from the post.

filled or abounding with clouds

From this reading The following morning was indeed eventful to the family at Laughton; and as if conscious of what it brought forth, it rose dreary and sunless.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

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

From this reading THE SHADES ON THE DIAL.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading One heavy mist covered all the landscape, and a raw, drizzling rain fell pattering through the yellow leaves.

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

From this reading The following morning was indeed eventful to the family at Laughton; and as if conscious of what it brought forth, it rose dreary and sunless.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

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

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

precisely as stated

From this reading Madame Dalibard, pleading her infirmities, rarely left her room before noon, and Varney professed himself very irregular in his hours of rising; the breakfast, therefore, afforded no social assembly to the family, but each took that meal in the solitude of his or her own chamber.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Percival, in whom all habits partook of the healthfulness and simplicity of his character, rose habitually early, and that day, in spite of the weather, walked forth betimes to meet the person charged with the letters from the post.

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

From this reading The following morning was indeed eventful to the family at Laughton; and as if conscious of what it brought forth, it rose dreary and sunless.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Percival, in whom all habits partook of the healthfulness and simplicity of his character, rose habitually early, and that day, in spite of the weather, walked forth betimes to meet the person charged with the letters from the post.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The following morning was indeed eventful to the family at Laughton; and as if conscious of what it brought forth, it rose dreary and sunless.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Percival, in whom all habits partook of the healthfulness and simplicity of his character, rose habitually early, and that day, in spite of the weather, walked forth betimes to meet the person charged with the letters from the post.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Percival, in whom all habits partook of the healthfulness and simplicity of his character, rose habitually early, and that day, in spite of the weather, walked forth betimes to meet the person charged with the letters from the post.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading One heavy mist covered all the landscape, and a raw, drizzling rain fell pattering through the yellow leaves.