used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yes, just for a treat," suggested little Miles; and they amused themselves for the next few hours by imagining the astonishment of the wild men at all the different things they would see.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I suppose, for once they will eat like civilized people," he told Miles--after visit one hundred and fourth down-stairs, in the vain hope of finding something new.
(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 The eventful Friday arrived, and Humphrey was on the fidget all day.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading "Yes, just for a treat," suggested little Miles; and they amused themselves for the next few hours by imagining the astonishment of the wild men at all the different things they would see.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The eventful Friday arrived, and Humphrey was on the fidget all day.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He paid constant visits to the dining-room and library, and even intruded into the kitchen; but he could see nothing in any of the preparations going on which at all differed from those usual.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The eventful Friday arrived, and Humphrey was on the fidget all day.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading "Yes, just for a treat," suggested little Miles; and they amused themselves for the next few hours by imagining the astonishment of the wild men at all the different things they would see.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He paid constant visits to the dining-room and library, and even intruded into the kitchen; but he could see nothing in any of the preparations going on which at all differed from those usual.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Little Miles was terribly disappointed to find his confinement up-stairs would extend over the day of the dinner-party, but there was no help for it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Yes, just for a treat," suggested little Miles; and they amused themselves for the next few hours by imagining the astonishment of the wild men at all the different things they would see.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading "I suppose, for once they will eat like civilized people," he told Miles--after visit one hundred and fourth down-stairs, in the vain hope of finding something new.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading Little Miles was terribly disappointed to find his confinement up-stairs would extend over the day of the dinner-party, but there was no help for it.
unvarying in nature
From this reading He paid constant visits to the dining-room and library, and even intruded into the kitchen; but he could see nothing in any of the preparations going on which at all differed from those usual.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He paid constant visits to the dining-room and library, and even intruded into the kitchen; but he could see nothing in any of the preparations going on which at all differed from those usual.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Little Miles was terribly disappointed to find his confinement up-stairs would extend over the day of the dinner-party, but there was no help for it.
differedverbUS /ˈdɪfərd/
past form of “differ” — be different
From this reading He paid constant visits to the dining-room and library, and even intruded into the kitchen; but he could see nothing in any of the preparations going on which at all differed from those usual.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "Yes, just for a treat," suggested little Miles; and they amused themselves for the next few hours by imagining the astonishment of the wild men at all the different things they would see.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading He paid constant visits to the dining-room and library, and even intruded into the kitchen; but he could see nothing in any of the preparations going on which at all differed from those usual.
dinner-party
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From this reading Little Miles was terribly disappointed to find his confinement up-stairs would extend over the day of the dinner-party, but there was no help for it.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Little Miles was terribly disappointed to find his confinement up-stairs would extend over the day of the dinner-party, but there was no help for it.
down-stairs
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From this reading "I suppose, for once they will eat like civilized people," he told Miles--after visit one hundred and fourth down-stairs, in the vain hope of finding something new.
take in solid food
From this reading "I suppose, for once they will eat like civilized people," he told Miles--after visit one hundred and fourth down-stairs, in the vain hope of finding something new.
divisible by two
From this reading He paid constant visits to the dining-room and library, and even intruded into the kitchen; but he could see nothing in any of the preparations going on which at all differed from those usual.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading The eventful Friday arrived, and Humphrey was on the fidget all day.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading Little Miles was terribly disappointed to find his confinement up-stairs would extend over the day of the dinner-party, but there was no help for it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Yes, just for a treat," suggested little Miles; and they amused themselves for the next few hours by imagining the astonishment of the wild men at all the different things they would see.
fidgetverbUS /ˈfɪdʒɪt/
move restlessly
From this reading The eventful Friday arrived, and Humphrey was on the fidget all day.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Little Miles was terribly disappointed to find his confinement up-stairs would extend over the day of the dinner-party, but there was no help for it.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading "I suppose, for once they will eat like civilized people," he told Miles--after visit one hundred and fourth down-stairs, in the vain hope of finding something new.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Little Miles was terribly disappointed to find his confinement up-stairs would extend over the day of the dinner-party, but there was no help for it.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading "I suppose, for once they will eat like civilized people," he told Miles--after visit one hundred and fourth down-stairs, in the vain hope of finding something new.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading The eventful Friday arrived, and Humphrey was on the fidget all day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He paid constant visits to the dining-room and library, and even intruded into the kitchen; but he could see nothing in any of the preparations going on which at all differed from those usual.
the act of departing
From this reading He paid constant visits to the dining-room and library, and even intruded into the kitchen; but he could see nothing in any of the preparations going on which at all differed from those usual.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He paid constant visits to the dining-room and library, and even intruded into the kitchen; but he could see nothing in any of the preparations going on which at all differed from those usual.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Little Miles was terribly disappointed to find his confinement up-stairs would extend over the day of the dinner-party, but there was no help for it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Little Miles was terribly disappointed to find his confinement up-stairs would extend over the day of the dinner-party, but there was no help for it.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I suppose, for once they will eat like civilized people," he told Miles--after visit one hundred and fourth down-stairs, in the vain hope of finding something new.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "Yes, just for a treat," suggested little Miles; and they amused themselves for the next few hours by imagining the astonishment of the wild men at all the different things they would see.
Humphrey
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From this reading The eventful Friday arrived, and Humphrey was on the fidget all day.
ten 10s
From this reading "I suppose, for once they will eat like civilized people," he told Miles--after visit one hundred and fourth down-stairs, in the vain hope of finding something new.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suppose, for once they will eat like civilized people," he told Miles--after visit one hundred and fourth down-stairs, in the vain hope of finding something new.
imaginingverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənɪŋ/
-ing form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "Yes, just for a treat," suggested little Miles; and they amused themselves for the next few hours by imagining the astonishment of the wild men at all the different things they would see.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He paid constant visits to the dining-room and library, and even intruded into the kitchen; but he could see nothing in any of the preparations going on which at all differed from those usual.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He paid constant visits to the dining-room and library, and even intruded into the kitchen; but he could see nothing in any of the preparations going on which at all differed from those usual.
intrudedverbUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdəd/
past form of “intrude” — enter uninvited
From this reading He paid constant visits to the dining-room and library, and even intruded into the kitchen; but he could see nothing in any of the preparations going on which at all differed from those usual.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Little Miles was terribly disappointed to find his confinement up-stairs would extend over the day of the dinner-party, but there was no help for it.
and nothing more
From this reading "Yes, just for a treat," suggested little Miles; and they amused themselves for the next few hours by imagining the astonishment of the wild men at all the different things they would see.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading He paid constant visits to the dining-room and library, and even intruded into the kitchen; but he could see nothing in any of the preparations going on which at all differed from those usual.
a room where books are kept
From this reading He paid constant visits to the dining-room and library, and even intruded into the kitchen; but he could see nothing in any of the preparations going on which at all differed from those usual.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I suppose, for once they will eat like civilized people," he told Miles--after visit one hundred and fourth down-stairs, in the vain hope of finding something new.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little Miles was terribly disappointed to find his confinement up-stairs would extend over the day of the dinner-party, but there was no help for it.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Yes, just for a treat," suggested little Miles; and they amused themselves for the next few hours by imagining the astonishment of the wild men at all the different things they would see.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Little Miles was terribly disappointed to find his confinement up-stairs would extend over the day of the dinner-party, but there was no help for it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "I suppose, for once they will eat like civilized people," he told Miles--after visit one hundred and fourth down-stairs, in the vain hope of finding something new.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Yes, just for a treat," suggested little Miles; and they amused themselves for the next few hours by imagining the astonishment of the wild men at all the different things they would see.
not any; not one
From this reading Little Miles was terribly disappointed to find his confinement up-stairs would extend over the day of the dinner-party, but there was no help for it.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He paid constant visits to the dining-room and library, and even intruded into the kitchen; but he could see nothing in any of the preparations going on which at all differed from those usual.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Little Miles was terribly disappointed to find his confinement up-stairs would extend over the day of the dinner-party, but there was no help for it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The eventful Friday arrived, and Humphrey was on the fidget all day.
on one occasion
From this reading "I suppose, for once they will eat like civilized people," he told Miles--after visit one hundred and fourth down-stairs, in the vain hope of finding something new.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I suppose, for once they will eat like civilized people," he told Miles--after visit one hundred and fourth down-stairs, in the vain hope of finding something new.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Little Miles was terribly disappointed to find his confinement up-stairs would extend over the day of the dinner-party, but there was no help for it.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He paid constant visits to the dining-room and library, and even intruded into the kitchen; but he could see nothing in any of the preparations going on which at all differed from those usual.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "I suppose, for once they will eat like civilized people," he told Miles--after visit one hundred and fourth down-stairs, in the vain hope of finding something new.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading He paid constant visits to the dining-room and library, and even intruded into the kitchen; but he could see nothing in any of the preparations going on which at all differed from those usual.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He paid constant visits to the dining-room and library, and even intruded into the kitchen; but he could see nothing in any of the preparations going on which at all differed from those usual.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I suppose, for once they will eat like civilized people," he told Miles--after visit one hundred and fourth down-stairs, in the vain hope of finding something new.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Yes, just for a treat," suggested little Miles; and they amused themselves for the next few hours by imagining the astonishment of the wild men at all the different things they would see.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose, for once they will eat like civilized people," he told Miles--after visit one hundred and fourth down-stairs, in the vain hope of finding something new.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading Little Miles was terribly disappointed to find his confinement up-stairs would extend over the day of the dinner-party, but there was no help for it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Little Miles was terribly disappointed to find his confinement up-stairs would extend over the day of the dinner-party, but there was no help for it.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading "Yes, just for a treat," suggested little Miles; and they amused themselves for the next few hours by imagining the astonishment of the wild men at all the different things they would see.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Little Miles was terribly disappointed to find his confinement up-stairs would extend over the day of the dinner-party, but there was no help for it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I suppose, for once they will eat like civilized people," he told Miles--after visit one hundred and fourth down-stairs, in the vain hope of finding something new.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Yes, just for a treat," suggested little Miles; and they amused themselves for the next few hours by imagining the astonishment of the wild men at all the different things they would see.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He paid constant visits to the dining-room and library, and even intruded into the kitchen; but he could see nothing in any of the preparations going on which at all differed from those usual.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Little Miles was terribly disappointed to find his confinement up-stairs would extend over the day of the dinner-party, but there was no help for it.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I suppose, for once they will eat like civilized people," he told Miles--after visit one hundred and fourth down-stairs, in the vain hope of finding something new.
interact in a certain way
From this reading "Yes, just for a treat," suggested little Miles; and they amused themselves for the next few hours by imagining the astonishment of the wild men at all the different things they would see.
up-stairs
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From this reading Little Miles was terribly disappointed to find his confinement up-stairs would extend over the day of the dinner-party, but there was no help for it.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He paid constant visits to the dining-room and library, and even intruded into the kitchen; but he could see nothing in any of the preparations going on which at all differed from those usual.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading "I suppose, for once they will eat like civilized people," he told Miles--after visit one hundred and fourth down-stairs, in the vain hope of finding something new.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "I suppose, for once they will eat like civilized people," he told Miles--after visit one hundred and fourth down-stairs, in the vain hope of finding something new.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading He paid constant visits to the dining-room and library, and even intruded into the kitchen; but he could see nothing in any of the preparations going on which at all differed from those usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Little Miles was terribly disappointed to find his confinement up-stairs would extend over the day of the dinner-party, but there was no help for it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He paid constant visits to the dining-room and library, and even intruded into the kitchen; but he could see nothing in any of the preparations going on which at all differed from those usual.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading "Yes, just for a treat," suggested little Miles; and they amused themselves for the next few hours by imagining the astonishment of the wild men at all the different things they would see.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I suppose, for once they will eat like civilized people," he told Miles--after visit one hundred and fourth down-stairs, in the vain hope of finding something new.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Little Miles was terribly disappointed to find his confinement up-stairs would extend over the day of the dinner-party, but there was no help for it.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, just for a treat," suggested little Miles; and they amused themselves for the next few hours by imagining the astonishment of the wild men at all the different things they would see.
