used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
abjectadjectiveUS /ˈæbdʒekt/
of the most contemptible kind
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading If a villager had passed any member of that august family without pulling his hair, as though it were a bell-handle, in token of respect, it would have been considered a sign of revolution, and they would have congratulated themselves that the yeomanry were in a state of efficiency.
Aynton
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From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Lisgards had ever been a free-handed race, as generous out of doors as hospitable within; and their influence for good had been felt for generations throughout the village.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
bell-handle
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From this reading If a villager had passed any member of that august family without pulling his hair, as though it were a bell-handle, in token of respect, it would have been considered a sign of revolution, and they would have congratulated themselves that the yeomanry were in a state of efficiency.
billiardsnounUS /ˈbɪljərdz/
any of several games played on rectangular cloth-covered table (with cushioned edges) in which long tapering cue sticks are used to propel ivory (or composition) balls
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
candle-light
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From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
chimneysnounUS /ˈtʃɪmniz/
plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading If a villager had passed any member of that august family without pulling his hair, as though it were a bell-handle, in token of respect, it would have been considered a sign of revolution, and they would have congratulated themselves that the yeomanry were in a state of efficiency.
carefully weighed
From this reading If a villager had passed any member of that august family without pulling his hair, as though it were a bell-handle, in token of respect, it would have been considered a sign of revolution, and they would have congratulated themselves that the yeomanry were in a state of efficiency.
a small house with a single story
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not say that they expected no repayment; their rule was paternal, and they looked for something like filial obedience in return.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The Lisgards had ever been a free-handed race, as generous out of doors as hospitable within; and their influence for good had been felt for generations throughout the village.
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
efficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading If a villager had passed any member of that august family without pulling his hair, as though it were a bell-handle, in token of respect, it would have been considered a sign of revolution, and they would have congratulated themselves that the yeomanry were in a state of efficiency.
at any time
From this reading The Lisgards had ever been a free-handed race, as generous out of doors as hospitable within; and their influence for good had been felt for generations throughout the village.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
apart from; not including
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading I do not say that they expected no repayment; their rule was paternal, and they looked for something like filial obedience in return.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
a social unit living together
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
filialadjectiveUS /ˈfɪliəl/
designating the generation or the sequence of generations following the parental generation
From this reading I do not say that they expected no repayment; their rule was paternal, and they looked for something like filial obedience in return.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
free-handed
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From this reading The Lisgards had ever been a free-handed race, as generous out of doors as hospitable within; and their influence for good had been felt for generations throughout the village.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading The Lisgards had ever been a free-handed race, as generous out of doors as hospitable within; and their influence for good had been felt for generations throughout the village.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading The Lisgards had ever been a free-handed race, as generous out of doors as hospitable within; and their influence for good had been felt for generations throughout the village.
a man of refinement
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
good-cheer
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From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading If a villager had passed any member of that august family without pulling his hair, as though it were a bell-handle, in token of respect, it would have been considered a sign of revolution, and they would have congratulated themselves that the yeomanry were in a state of efficiency.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If a villager had passed any member of that august family without pulling his hair, as though it were a bell-handle, in token of respect, it would have been considered a sign of revolution, and they would have congratulated themselves that the yeomanry were in a state of efficiency.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading The Lisgards had ever been a free-handed race, as generous out of doors as hospitable within; and their influence for good had been felt for generations throughout the village.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not say that they expected no repayment; their rule was paternal, and they looked for something like filial obedience in return.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a villager had passed any member of that august family without pulling his hair, as though it were a bell-handle, in token of respect, it would have been considered a sign of revolution, and they would have congratulated themselves that the yeomanry were in a state of efficiency.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The Lisgards had ever been a free-handed race, as generous out of doors as hospitable within; and their influence for good had been felt for generations throughout the village.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
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 The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
Letty
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From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
Lisgards
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From this reading The Lisgards had ever been a free-handed race, as generous out of doors as hospitable within; and their influence for good had been felt for generations throughout the village.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I do not say that they expected no repayment; their rule was paternal, and they looked for something like filial obedience in return.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading If a villager had passed any member of that august family without pulling his hair, as though it were a bell-handle, in token of respect, it would have been considered a sign of revolution, and they would have congratulated themselves that the yeomanry were in a state of efficiency.
Mirk
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From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
not any; not one
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading I do not say that they expected no repayment; their rule was paternal, and they looked for something like filial obedience in return.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Lisgards had ever been a free-handed race, as generous out of doors as hospitable within; and their influence for good had been felt for generations throughout the village.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading If a villager had passed any member of that august family without pulling his hair, as though it were a bell-handle, in token of respect, it would have been considered a sign of revolution, and they would have congratulated themselves that the yeomanry were in a state of efficiency.
pastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading I do not say that they expected no repayment; their rule was paternal, and they looked for something like filial obedience in return.
participate in games or sport
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading If a villager had passed any member of that august family without pulling his hair, as though it were a bell-handle, in token of respect, it would have been considered a sign of revolution, and they would have congratulated themselves that the yeomanry were in a state of efficiency.
any competition
From this reading The Lisgards had ever been a free-handed race, as generous out of doors as hospitable within; and their influence for good had been felt for generations throughout the village.
on the contrary
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
repaymentnounUS /riˈpeɪmənt/
the act of returning money received previously
From this reading I do not say that they expected no repayment; their rule was paternal, and they looked for something like filial obedience in return.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading If a villager had passed any member of that august family without pulling his hair, as though it were a bell-handle, in token of respect, it would have been considered a sign of revolution, and they would have congratulated themselves that the yeomanry were in a state of efficiency.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I do not say that they expected no repayment; their rule was paternal, and they looked for something like filial obedience in return.
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading If a villager had passed any member of that august family without pulling his hair, as though it were a bell-handle, in token of respect, it would have been considered a sign of revolution, and they would have congratulated themselves that the yeomanry were in a state of efficiency.
relieve from
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading I do not say that they expected no repayment; their rule was paternal, and they looked for something like filial obedience in return.
express in words
From this reading I do not say that they expected no repayment; their rule was paternal, and they looked for something like filial obedience in return.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading If a villager had passed any member of that august family without pulling his hair, as though it were a bell-handle, in token of respect, it would have been considered a sign of revolution, and they would have congratulated themselves that the yeomanry were in a state of efficiency.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I do not say that they expected no repayment; their rule was paternal, and they looked for something like filial obedience in return.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading If a villager had passed any member of that august family without pulling his hair, as though it were a bell-handle, in token of respect, it would have been considered a sign of revolution, and they would have congratulated themselves that the yeomanry were in a state of efficiency.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Lisgards had ever been a free-handed race, as generous out of doors as hospitable within; and their influence for good had been felt for generations throughout the village.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading If a villager had passed any member of that august family without pulling his hair, as though it were a bell-handle, in token of respect, it would have been considered a sign of revolution, and they would have congratulated themselves that the yeomanry were in a state of efficiency.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I do not say that they expected no repayment; their rule was paternal, and they looked for something like filial obedience in return.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading If a villager had passed any member of that august family without pulling his hair, as though it were a bell-handle, in token of respect, it would have been considered a sign of revolution, and they would have congratulated themselves that the yeomanry were in a state of efficiency.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The Lisgards had ever been a free-handed race, as generous out of doors as hospitable within; and their influence for good had been felt for generations throughout the village.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading If a villager had passed any member of that august family without pulling his hair, as though it were a bell-handle, in token of respect, it would have been considered a sign of revolution, and they would have congratulated themselves that the yeomanry were in a state of efficiency.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
precisely as stated
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
viciousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʃəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
victualsnoun
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
villagernounUS /ˈvɪlɪdʒər/
one who has lived in a village most of their life
From this reading If a villager had passed any member of that august family without pulling his hair, as though it were a bell-handle, in token of respect, it would have been considered a sign of revolution, and they would have congratulated themselves that the yeomanry were in a state of efficiency.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
at the time that
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The snow had ceased to fall, but not before, like a good housekeeper when the family has left town, it had covered up everything very carefully, except the tops of the chimneys, through which the tidings of good-cheer rolled forth in dusky columns from every cottage; for there were no abject poor in Mirk, thanks to my Lady, or any that lacked victuals at that joyous season.
in the company of; together with
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The Lisgards had ever been a free-handed race, as generous out of doors as hospitable within; and their influence for good had been felt for generations throughout the village.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading If a villager had passed any member of that august family without pulling his hair, as though it were a bell-handle, in token of respect, it would have been considered a sign of revolution, and they would have congratulated themselves that the yeomanry were in a state of efficiency.
the words that are spoken
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If a villager had passed any member of that august family without pulling his hair, as though it were a bell-handle, in token of respect, it would have been considered a sign of revolution, and they would have congratulated themselves that the yeomanry were in a state of efficiency.
yeomanrynoun
class of small freeholders who cultivated their own land
From this reading If a villager had passed any member of that august family without pulling his hair, as though it were a bell-handle, in token of respect, it would have been considered a sign of revolution, and they would have congratulated themselves that the yeomanry were in a state of efficiency.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading |THE day after Christmas Day was friendly to the fox; in other words, a hard frost; and since Miss Rose Aynton and Letty had declined to play at billiards with Walter until the afternoon--for it is vicious (in the country) to indulge in that pastime in the morning, as it is to play at cards before candle-light--that young gentleman, being no reader, felt the time rather heavy on his hands, and strolled into the village to get rid of it.
