used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These after-supper talks had been a custom with them in the old days.
after-supper
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From this reading These after-supper talks had been a custom with them in the old days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BROTHER AND SISTER.--RHODA FARREN PERPLEXED.
arm-chair
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From this reading John seated himself in the farmer's large arm-chair, and looked at Rhoda as she sat on the other side of the fire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading John seated himself in the farmer's large arm-chair, and looked at Rhoda as she sat on the other side of the fire.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading John seated himself in the farmer's large arm-chair, and looked at Rhoda as she sat on the other side of the fire.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading These after-supper talks had been a custom with them in the old days.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading BROTHER AND SISTER.--RHODA FARREN PERPLEXED.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The sister knew by her brother's glance that he understood her mood, and was prepared for a long chat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sister knew by her brother's glance that he understood her mood, and was prepared for a long chat.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading The sister knew by her brother's glance that he understood her mood, and was prepared for a long chat.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading These after-supper talks had been a custom with them in the old days.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading These after-supper talks had been a custom with them in the old days.
farmer'snounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading John seated himself in the farmer's large arm-chair, and looked at Rhoda as she sat on the other side of the fire.
FARREN
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From this reading BROTHER AND SISTER.--RHODA FARREN PERPLEXED.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The father and mother retired first, then Helen.
start firing a weapon
From this reading John seated himself in the farmer's large arm-chair, and looked at Rhoda as she sat on the other side of the fire.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The father and mother retired first, then Helen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sister knew by her brother's glance that he understood her mood, and was prepared for a long chat.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The sister knew by her brother's glance that he understood her mood, and was prepared for a long chat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These after-supper talks had been a custom with them in the old days.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sister knew by her brother's glance that he understood her mood, and was prepared for a long chat.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading The father and mother retired first, then Helen.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The sister knew by her brother's glance that he understood her mood, and was prepared for a long chat.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading John seated himself in the farmer's large arm-chair, and looked at Rhoda as she sat on the other side of the fire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading John seated himself in the farmer's large arm-chair, and looked at Rhoda as she sat on the other side of the fire.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John seated himself in the farmer's large arm-chair, and looked at Rhoda as she sat on the other side of the fire.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The sister knew by her brother's glance that he understood her mood, and was prepared for a long chat.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading John seated himself in the farmer's large arm-chair, and looked at Rhoda as she sat on the other side of the fire.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The sister knew by her brother's glance that he understood her mood, and was prepared for a long chat.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading John seated himself in the farmer's large arm-chair, and looked at Rhoda as she sat on the other side of the fire.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading The sister knew by her brother's glance that he understood her mood, and was prepared for a long chat.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The father and mother retired first, then Helen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading John seated himself in the farmer's large arm-chair, and looked at Rhoda as she sat on the other side of the fire.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading These after-supper talks had been a custom with them in the old days.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading John seated himself in the farmer's large arm-chair, and looked at Rhoda as she sat on the other side of the fire.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading John seated himself in the farmer's large arm-chair, and looked at Rhoda as she sat on the other side of the fire.
PERPLEXEDadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading BROTHER AND SISTER.--RHODA FARREN PERPLEXED.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The sister knew by her brother's glance that he understood her mood, and was prepared for a long chat.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading The father and mother retired first, then Helen.
RHODA
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From this reading BROTHER AND SISTER.--RHODA FARREN PERPLEXED.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading John seated himself in the farmer's large arm-chair, and looked at Rhoda as she sat on the other side of the fire.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading John seated himself in the farmer's large arm-chair, and looked at Rhoda as she sat on the other side of the fire.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John seated himself in the farmer's large arm-chair, and looked at Rhoda as she sat on the other side of the fire.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading John seated himself in the farmer's large arm-chair, and looked at Rhoda as she sat on the other side of the fire.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading BROTHER AND SISTER.--RHODA FARREN PERPLEXED.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading These after-supper talks had been a custom with them in the old days.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sister knew by her brother's glance that he understood her mood, and was prepared for a long chat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The father and mother retired first, then Helen.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These after-supper talks had been a custom with them in the old days.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The father and mother retired first, then Helen.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These after-supper talks had been a custom with them in the old days.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading The sister knew by her brother's glance that he understood her mood, and was prepared for a long chat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sister knew by her brother's glance that he understood her mood, and was prepared for a long chat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These after-supper talks had been a custom with them in the old days.
