used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are occasions when people who are accused wrongfully of a fault will take it patiently: there was scarcely ever known to be a time when wrongdoers did so.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading There are occasions when people who are accused wrongfully of a fault will take it patiently: there was scarcely ever known to be a time when wrongdoers did so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The children in the garret were having a wild time of mirth and excitement.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was no time for any one to think, no time for any one to do aught but enjoy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are occasions when people who are accused wrongfully of a fault will take it patiently: there was scarcely ever known to be a time when wrongdoers did so.
aughtnounUS /ɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading There was no time for any one to think, no time for any one to do aught but enjoy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There are occasions when people who are accused wrongfully of a fault will take it patiently: there was scarcely ever known to be a time when wrongdoers did so.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was no time for any one to think, no time for any one to do aught but enjoy.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The children in the garret were having a wild time of mirth and excitement.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There are occasions when people who are accused wrongfully of a fault will take it patiently: there was scarcely ever known to be a time when wrongdoers did so.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There was no time for any one to think, no time for any one to do aught but enjoy.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading There was no time for any one to think, no time for any one to do aught but enjoy.
at any time
From this reading There are occasions when people who are accused wrongfully of a fault will take it patiently: there was scarcely ever known to be a time when wrongdoers did so.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The lateness of the hour, the stealthy gathering, the excellent supper, and, finally, the gay songs, had roused the young spirits to the highest pitch.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The children in the garret were having a wild time of mirth and excitement.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading There are occasions when people who are accused wrongfully of a fault will take it patiently: there was scarcely ever known to be a time when wrongdoers did so.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading The lateness of the hour, the stealthy gathering, the excellent supper, and, finally, the gay songs, had roused the young spirits to the highest pitch.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no time for any one to think, no time for any one to do aught but enjoy.
garretnounUS /ˈɡerɪt/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading The children in the garret were having a wild time of mirth and excitement.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading The lateness of the hour, the stealthy gathering, the excellent supper, and, finally, the gay songs, had roused the young spirits to the highest pitch.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The lateness of the hour, the stealthy gathering, the excellent supper, and, finally, the gay songs, had roused the young spirits to the highest pitch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The lateness of the hour, the stealthy gathering, the excellent supper, and, finally, the gay songs, had roused the young spirits to the highest pitch.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The children in the garret were having a wild time of mirth and excitement.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The lateness of the hour, the stealthy gathering, the excellent supper, and, finally, the gay songs, had roused the young spirits to the highest pitch.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The lateness of the hour, the stealthy gathering, the excellent supper, and, finally, the gay songs, had roused the young spirits to the highest pitch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The children in the garret were having a wild time of mirth and excitement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There are occasions when people who are accused wrongfully of a fault will take it patiently: there was scarcely ever known to be a time when wrongdoers did so.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading There are occasions when people who are accused wrongfully of a fault will take it patiently: there was scarcely ever known to be a time when wrongdoers did so.
latenessnounUS /ˈleɪtnəs/
quality of coming late or later in time
From this reading The lateness of the hour, the stealthy gathering, the excellent supper, and, finally, the gay songs, had roused the young spirits to the highest pitch.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading The children in the garret were having a wild time of mirth and excitement.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no time for any one to think, no time for any one to do aught but enjoy.
something you have to do
From this reading There are occasions when people who are accused wrongfully of a fault will take it patiently: there was scarcely ever known to be a time when wrongdoers did so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are occasions when people who are accused wrongfully of a fault will take it patiently: there was scarcely ever known to be a time when wrongdoers did so.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was no time for any one to think, no time for any one to do aught but enjoy.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading There are occasions when people who are accused wrongfully of a fault will take it patiently: there was scarcely ever known to be a time when wrongdoers did so.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There are occasions when people who are accused wrongfully of a fault will take it patiently: there was scarcely ever known to be a time when wrongdoers did so.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading The lateness of the hour, the stealthy gathering, the excellent supper, and, finally, the gay songs, had roused the young spirits to the highest pitch.
the act of punishing
From this reading PUNISHMENT.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading The lateness of the hour, the stealthy gathering, the excellent supper, and, finally, the gay songs, had roused the young spirits to the highest pitch.
only a very short time before
From this reading There are occasions when people who are accused wrongfully of a fault will take it patiently: there was scarcely ever known to be a time when wrongdoers did so.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There are occasions when people who are accused wrongfully of a fault will take it patiently: there was scarcely ever known to be a time when wrongdoers did so.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading The lateness of the hour, the stealthy gathering, the excellent supper, and, finally, the gay songs, had roused the young spirits to the highest pitch.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The lateness of the hour, the stealthy gathering, the excellent supper, and, finally, the gay songs, had roused the young spirits to the highest pitch.
stealthyadjectiveUS /ˈstelθi/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading The lateness of the hour, the stealthy gathering, the excellent supper, and, finally, the gay songs, had roused the young spirits to the highest pitch.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The lateness of the hour, the stealthy gathering, the excellent supper, and, finally, the gay songs, had roused the young spirits to the highest pitch.
carry out
From this reading There are occasions when people who are accused wrongfully of a fault will take it patiently: there was scarcely ever known to be a time when wrongdoers did so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The children in the garret were having a wild time of mirth and excitement.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are occasions when people who are accused wrongfully of a fault will take it patiently: there was scarcely ever known to be a time when wrongdoers did so.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading There was no time for any one to think, no time for any one to do aught but enjoy.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There are occasions when people who are accused wrongfully of a fault will take it patiently: there was scarcely ever known to be a time when wrongdoers did so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are occasions when people who are accused wrongfully of a fault will take it patiently: there was scarcely ever known to be a time when wrongdoers did so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are occasions when people who are accused wrongfully of a fault will take it patiently: there was scarcely ever known to be a time when wrongdoers did so.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The children in the garret were having a wild time of mirth and excitement.
at the time that
From this reading There are occasions when people who are accused wrongfully of a fault will take it patiently: there was scarcely ever known to be a time when wrongdoers did so.
which person or people
From this reading There are occasions when people who are accused wrongfully of a fault will take it patiently: there was scarcely ever known to be a time when wrongdoers did so.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The children in the garret were having a wild time of mirth and excitement.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading There are occasions when people who are accused wrongfully of a fault will take it patiently: there was scarcely ever known to be a time when wrongdoers did so.
wrongdoersnounUS /ˈrɔːŋˈduːərz/
plural of “wrongdoer” — a person who transgresses moral or civil law
From this reading There are occasions when people who are accused wrongfully of a fault will take it patiently: there was scarcely ever known to be a time when wrongdoers did so.
wrongfullyadverbUS /ˈrɔːŋfəli/
in an unjust or unfair manner
From this reading There are occasions when people who are accused wrongfully of a fault will take it patiently: there was scarcely ever known to be a time when wrongdoers did so.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The lateness of the hour, the stealthy gathering, the excellent supper, and, finally, the gay songs, had roused the young spirits to the highest pitch.
