used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was understood among them that the dining-room was far too gorgeous for anything but occasions of ceremony.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
any thing at all
From this reading It was understood among them that the dining-room was far too gorgeous for anything but occasions of ceremony.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was understood among them that the dining-room was far too gorgeous for anything but occasions of ceremony.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading It was understood among them that the dining-room was far too gorgeous for anything but occasions of ceremony.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading A certain simplicity, not to say homeliness, of manners prevailed in the house.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading It was understood among them that the dining-room was far too gorgeous for anything but occasions of ceremony.
DISAGREEABLEadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading MAYNE MAKES HIMSELF DISAGREEABLE.
a social unit living together
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was understood among them that the dining-room was far too gorgeous for anything but occasions of ceremony.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was understood among them that the dining-room was far too gorgeous for anything but occasions of ceremony.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading It was understood among them that the dining-room was far too gorgeous for anything but occasions of ceremony.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading MAYNE MAKES HIMSELF DISAGREEABLE.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
homelinessnoun
having a drab or dowdy quality; lacking stylishness or elegance
From this reading A certain simplicity, not to say homeliness, of manners prevailed in the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A certain simplicity, not to say homeliness, of manners prevailed in the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
a room where books are kept
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
Longmead
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading MAYNE MAKES HIMSELF DISAGREEABLE.
social deportment
From this reading A certain simplicity, not to say homeliness, of manners prevailed in the house.
MAYNE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MAYNE MAKES HIMSELF DISAGREEABLE.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
napnounUS /næp/
a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
something you have to do
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading A certain simplicity, not to say homeliness, of manners prevailed in the house.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
express in words
From this reading A certain simplicity, not to say homeliness, of manners prevailed in the house.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading A certain simplicity, not to say homeliness, of manners prevailed in the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was understood among them that the dining-room was far too gorgeous for anything but occasions of ceremony.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was understood among them that the dining-room was far too gorgeous for anything but occasions of ceremony.
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was understood among them that the dining-room was far too gorgeous for anything but occasions of ceremony.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading It was understood among them that the dining-room was far too gorgeous for anything but occasions of ceremony.
precisely as stated
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
at the time that
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The library at Longmead was a very pleasant room, and it was the custom of the family to retire thither on occasions when guests were not forthcoming, and Mr. Mayne could indulge in his favorite nap without fear of interruption.
