Chapter VII

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

From this reading A Mining Tragedy Within doors at the pretty Lowdown Rectory everything was even more brightly cheerful than usual for the contrast with the dismal storm outside.

(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 breakfast table, with all its elegant appointments, was waiting in the oak dining-room, and at one of the windows in the same room was a group of young girls waiting, too, for their elders to be ready for breakfast.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Mr. Seldon, the old rector, and his wife lived quite alone, but once every year their quiet household was enlivened by a visit from their nephew and his wife and children.

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

From this reading The breakfast table, with all its elegant appointments, was waiting in the oak dining-room, and at one of the windows in the same room was a group of young girls waiting, too, for their elders to be ready for breakfast.

plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading The breakfast table, with all its elegant appointments, was waiting in the oak dining-room, and at one of the windows in the same room was a group of young girls waiting, too, for their elders to be ready for breakfast.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading But they were not early risers at the rectory, and it was nearly ten o’clock before the family and their guests assembled around the table.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The party had arrived only the day before, and the children were lamenting the storm that seemed likely to keep them in the house.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading But they were not early risers at the rectory, and it was nearly ten o’clock before the family and their guests assembled around the table.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A Mining Tragedy Within doors at the pretty Lowdown Rectory everything was even more brightly cheerful than usual for the contrast with the dismal storm outside.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The breakfast table, with all its elegant appointments, was waiting in the oak dining-room, and at one of the windows in the same room was a group of young girls waiting, too, for their elders to be ready for breakfast.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But they were not early risers at the rectory, and it was nearly ten o’clock before the family and their guests assembled around the table.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The breakfast table, with all its elegant appointments, was waiting in the oak dining-room, and at one of the windows in the same room was a group of young girls waiting, too, for their elders to be ready for breakfast.

with brightness

From this reading A Mining Tragedy Within doors at the pretty Lowdown Rectory everything was even more brightly cheerful than usual for the contrast with the dismal storm outside.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But they were not early risers at the rectory, and it was nearly ten o’clock before the family and their guests assembled around the table.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Seldon, the old rector, and his wife lived quite alone, but once every year their quiet household was enlivened by a visit from their nephew and his wife and children.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading A Mining Tragedy Within doors at the pretty Lowdown Rectory everything was even more brightly cheerful than usual for the contrast with the dismal storm outside.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Mr. Seldon, the old rector, and his wife lived quite alone, but once every year their quiet household was enlivened by a visit from their nephew and his wife and children.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading A Mining Tragedy Within doors at the pretty Lowdown Rectory everything was even more brightly cheerful than usual for the contrast with the dismal storm outside.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The party had arrived only the day before, and the children were lamenting the storm that seemed likely to keep them in the house.

a room used for dining

From this reading The breakfast table, with all its elegant appointments, was waiting in the oak dining-room, and at one of the windows in the same room was a group of young girls waiting, too, for their elders to be ready for breakfast.

causing dejection

From this reading A Mining Tragedy Within doors at the pretty Lowdown Rectory everything was even more brightly cheerful than usual for the contrast with the dismal storm outside.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading A Mining Tragedy Within doors at the pretty Lowdown Rectory everything was even more brightly cheerful than usual for the contrast with the dismal storm outside.

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

From this reading But they were not early risers at the rectory, and it was nearly ten o’clock before the family and their guests assembled around the table.

plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are

From this reading The breakfast table, with all its elegant appointments, was waiting in the oak dining-room, and at one of the windows in the same room was a group of young girls waiting, too, for their elders to be ready for breakfast.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading The breakfast table, with all its elegant appointments, was waiting in the oak dining-room, and at one of the windows in the same room was a group of young girls waiting, too, for their elders to be ready for breakfast.

made sprightly or cheerful

From this reading Mr. Seldon, the old rector, and his wife lived quite alone, but once every year their quiet household was enlivened by a visit from their nephew and his wife and children.

divisible by two

From this reading A Mining Tragedy Within doors at the pretty Lowdown Rectory everything was even more brightly cheerful than usual for the contrast with the dismal storm outside.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Mr. Seldon, the old rector, and his wife lived quite alone, but once every year their quiet household was enlivened by a visit from their nephew and his wife and children.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading A Mining Tragedy Within doors at the pretty Lowdown Rectory everything was even more brightly cheerful than usual for the contrast with the dismal storm outside.

a social unit living together

From this reading But they were not early risers at the rectory, and it was nearly ten o’clock before the family and their guests assembled around the table.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A Mining Tragedy Within doors at the pretty Lowdown Rectory everything was even more brightly cheerful than usual for the contrast with the dismal storm outside.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Seldon, the old rector, and his wife lived quite alone, but once every year their quiet household was enlivened by a visit from their nephew and his wife and children.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The breakfast table, with all its elegant appointments, was waiting in the oak dining-room, and at one of the windows in the same room was a group of young girls waiting, too, for their elders to be ready for breakfast.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading The breakfast table, with all its elegant appointments, was waiting in the oak dining-room, and at one of the windows in the same room was a group of young girls waiting, too, for their elders to be ready for breakfast.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading But they were not early risers at the rectory, and it was nearly ten o’clock before the family and their guests assembled around the table.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The party had arrived only the day before, and the children were lamenting the storm that seemed likely to keep them in the house.

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

From this reading Mr. Seldon, the old rector, and his wife lived quite alone, but once every year their quiet household was enlivened by a visit from their nephew and his wife and children.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The party had arrived only the day before, and the children were lamenting the storm that seemed likely to keep them in the house.

a social unit living together

From this reading Mr. Seldon, the old rector, and his wife lived quite alone, but once every year their quiet household was enlivened by a visit from their nephew and his wife and children.

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

From this reading The breakfast table, with all its elegant appointments, was waiting in the oak dining-room, and at one of the windows in the same room was a group of young girls waiting, too, for their elders to be ready for breakfast.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But they were not early risers at the rectory, and it was nearly ten o’clock before the family and their guests assembled around the table.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The breakfast table, with all its elegant appointments, was waiting in the oak dining-room, and at one of the windows in the same room was a group of young girls waiting, too, for their elders to be ready for breakfast.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The party had arrived only the day before, and the children were lamenting the storm that seemed likely to keep them in the house.

vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression

From this reading The party had arrived only the day before, and the children were lamenting the storm that seemed likely to keep them in the house.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading The party had arrived only the day before, and the children were lamenting the storm that seemed likely to keep them in the house.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Mr. Seldon, the old rector, and his wife lived quite alone, but once every year their quiet household was enlivened by a visit from their nephew and his wife and children.

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From this reading A Mining Tragedy Within doors at the pretty Lowdown Rectory everything was even more brightly cheerful than usual for the contrast with the dismal storm outside.

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading A Mining Tragedy Within doors at the pretty Lowdown Rectory everything was even more brightly cheerful than usual for the contrast with the dismal storm outside.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A Mining Tragedy Within doors at the pretty Lowdown Rectory everything was even more brightly cheerful than usual for the contrast with the dismal storm outside.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Seldon, the old rector, and his wife lived quite alone, but once every year their quiet household was enlivened by a visit from their nephew and his wife and children.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading But they were not early risers at the rectory, and it was nearly ten o’clock before the family and their guests assembled around the table.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading Mr. Seldon, the old rector, and his wife lived quite alone, but once every year their quiet household was enlivened by a visit from their nephew and his wife and children.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But they were not early risers at the rectory, and it was nearly ten o’clock before the family and their guests assembled around the table.

according to the clock

From this reading But they were not early risers at the rectory, and it was nearly ten o’clock before the family and their guests assembled around the table.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading The breakfast table, with all its elegant appointments, was waiting in the oak dining-room, and at one of the windows in the same room was a group of young girls waiting, too, for their elders to be ready for breakfast.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The breakfast table, with all its elegant appointments, was waiting in the oak dining-room, and at one of the windows in the same room was a group of young girls waiting, too, for their elders to be ready for breakfast.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Mr. Seldon, the old rector, and his wife lived quite alone, but once every year their quiet household was enlivened by a visit from their nephew and his wife and children.

on one occasion

From this reading Mr. Seldon, the old rector, and his wife lived quite alone, but once every year their quiet household was enlivened by a visit from their nephew and his wife and children.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The breakfast table, with all its elegant appointments, was waiting in the oak dining-room, and at one of the windows in the same room was a group of young girls waiting, too, for their elders to be ready for breakfast.

and nothing more

From this reading The party had arrived only the day before, and the children were lamenting the storm that seemed likely to keep them in the house.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading A Mining Tragedy Within doors at the pretty Lowdown Rectory everything was even more brightly cheerful than usual for the contrast with the dismal storm outside.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The party had arrived only the day before, and the children were lamenting the storm that seemed likely to keep them in the house.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading A Mining Tragedy Within doors at the pretty Lowdown Rectory everything was even more brightly cheerful than usual for the contrast with the dismal storm outside.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Mr. Seldon, the old rector, and his wife lived quite alone, but once every year their quiet household was enlivened by a visit from their nephew and his wife and children.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Mr. Seldon, the old rector, and his wife lived quite alone, but once every year their quiet household was enlivened by a visit from their nephew and his wife and children.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The breakfast table, with all its elegant appointments, was waiting in the oak dining-room, and at one of the windows in the same room was a group of young girls waiting, too, for their elders to be ready for breakfast.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Mr. Seldon, the old rector, and his wife lived quite alone, but once every year their quiet household was enlivened by a visit from their nephew and his wife and children.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading A Mining Tragedy Within doors at the pretty Lowdown Rectory everything was even more brightly cheerful than usual for the contrast with the dismal storm outside.

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

From this reading But they were not early risers at the rectory, and it was nearly ten o’clock before the family and their guests assembled around the table.

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

From this reading The breakfast table, with all its elegant appointments, was waiting in the oak dining-room, and at one of the windows in the same room was a group of young girls waiting, too, for their elders to be ready for breakfast.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The breakfast table, with all its elegant appointments, was waiting in the oak dining-room, and at one of the windows in the same room was a group of young girls waiting, too, for their elders to be ready for breakfast.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The party had arrived only the day before, and the children were lamenting the storm that seemed likely to keep them in the house.

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

From this reading Mr. Seldon, the old rector, and his wife lived quite alone, but once every year their quiet household was enlivened by a visit from their nephew and his wife and children.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading A Mining Tragedy Within doors at the pretty Lowdown Rectory everything was even more brightly cheerful than usual for the contrast with the dismal storm outside.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The breakfast table, with all its elegant appointments, was waiting in the oak dining-room, and at one of the windows in the same room was a group of young girls waiting, too, for their elders to be ready for breakfast.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading But they were not early risers at the rectory, and it was nearly ten o’clock before the family and their guests assembled around the table.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A Mining Tragedy Within doors at the pretty Lowdown Rectory everything was even more brightly cheerful than usual for the contrast with the dismal storm outside.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The party had arrived only the day before, and the children were lamenting the storm that seemed likely to keep them in the house.

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

From this reading A Mining Tragedy Within doors at the pretty Lowdown Rectory everything was even more brightly cheerful than usual for the contrast with the dismal storm outside.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The breakfast table, with all its elegant appointments, was waiting in the oak dining-room, and at one of the windows in the same room was a group of young girls waiting, too, for their elders to be ready for breakfast.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The party had arrived only the day before, and the children were lamenting the storm that seemed likely to keep them in the house.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But they were not early risers at the rectory, and it was nearly ten o’clock before the family and their guests assembled around the table.

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

From this reading The breakfast table, with all its elegant appointments, was waiting in the oak dining-room, and at one of the windows in the same room was a group of young girls waiting, too, for their elders to be ready for breakfast.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The breakfast table, with all its elegant appointments, was waiting in the oak dining-room, and at one of the windows in the same room was a group of young girls waiting, too, for their elders to be ready for breakfast.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading A Mining Tragedy Within doors at the pretty Lowdown Rectory everything was even more brightly cheerful than usual for the contrast with the dismal storm outside.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading A Mining Tragedy Within doors at the pretty Lowdown Rectory everything was even more brightly cheerful than usual for the contrast with the dismal storm outside.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Mr. Seldon, the old rector, and his wife lived quite alone, but once every year their quiet household was enlivened by a visit from their nephew and his wife and children.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading The breakfast table, with all its elegant appointments, was waiting in the oak dining-room, and at one of the windows in the same room was a group of young girls waiting, too, for their elders to be ready for breakfast.

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

From this reading A Mining Tragedy Within doors at the pretty Lowdown Rectory everything was even more brightly cheerful than usual for the contrast with the dismal storm outside.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But they were not early risers at the rectory, and it was nearly ten o’clock before the family and their guests assembled around the table.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Mr. Seldon, the old rector, and his wife lived quite alone, but once every year their quiet household was enlivened by a visit from their nephew and his wife and children.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The breakfast table, with all its elegant appointments, was waiting in the oak dining-room, and at one of the windows in the same room was a group of young girls waiting, too, for their elders to be ready for breakfast.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A Mining Tragedy Within doors at the pretty Lowdown Rectory everything was even more brightly cheerful than usual for the contrast with the dismal storm outside.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading A Mining Tragedy Within doors at the pretty Lowdown Rectory everything was even more brightly cheerful than usual for the contrast with the dismal storm outside.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Mr. Seldon, the old rector, and his wife lived quite alone, but once every year their quiet household was enlivened by a visit from their nephew and his wife and children.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The breakfast table, with all its elegant appointments, was waiting in the oak dining-room, and at one of the windows in the same room was a group of young girls waiting, too, for their elders to be ready for breakfast.