Chapter XI

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

From this reading LUKE ROWAN TAKES HIS TEA QUITE LIKE A STEADY YOUNG MAN.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the family gathering round the tea-table being fixed at six.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading But, in accordance with the same custom, dinner at the brewery was usually eaten at one.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading At this immediate time with which we are now dealing, dinner had been postponed till three, out of compliment to Mrs. Rowan, Mrs. Tappitt considering three o'clock more fashionable than one; and consequently the afternoon habits of the family were disarranged.

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

From this reading At this immediate time with which we are now dealing, dinner had been postponed till three, out of compliment to Mrs. Rowan, Mrs. Tappitt considering three o'clock more fashionable than one; and consequently the afternoon habits of the family were disarranged.

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

From this reading At this immediate time with which we are now dealing, dinner had been postponed till three, out of compliment to Mrs. Rowan, Mrs. Tappitt considering three o'clock more fashionable than one; and consequently the afternoon habits of the family were disarranged.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the family gathering round the tea-table being fixed at six.

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

From this reading Half-past seven, it was thought, would be a becoming hour for tea, and therefore the young ladies were driven to go out at five o'clock, while the sun was still hot in the heavens.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading Half-past seven, it was thought, would be a becoming hour for tea, and therefore the young ladies were driven to go out at five o'clock, while the sun was still hot in the heavens.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At this immediate time with which we are now dealing, dinner had been postponed till three, out of compliment to Mrs. Rowan, Mrs. Tappitt considering three o'clock more fashionable than one; and consequently the afternoon habits of the family were disarranged.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the family gathering round the tea-table being fixed at six.

a plant where beer is brewed by fermentation

From this reading But, in accordance with the same custom, dinner at the brewery was usually eaten at one.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, in accordance with the same custom, dinner at the brewery was usually eaten at one.

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading At this immediate time with which we are now dealing, dinner had been postponed till three, out of compliment to Mrs. Rowan, Mrs. Tappitt considering three o'clock more fashionable than one; and consequently the afternoon habits of the family were disarranged.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading At this immediate time with which we are now dealing, dinner had been postponed till three, out of compliment to Mrs. Rowan, Mrs. Tappitt considering three o'clock more fashionable than one; and consequently the afternoon habits of the family were disarranged.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading At this immediate time with which we are now dealing, dinner had been postponed till three, out of compliment to Mrs. Rowan, Mrs. Tappitt considering three o'clock more fashionable than one; and consequently the afternoon habits of the family were disarranged.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the family gathering round the tea-table being fixed at six.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the family gathering round the tea-table being fixed at six.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading At this immediate time with which we are now dealing, dinner had been postponed till three, out of compliment to Mrs. Rowan, Mrs. Tappitt considering three o'clock more fashionable than one; and consequently the afternoon habits of the family were disarranged.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading But, in accordance with the same custom, dinner at the brewery was usually eaten at one.

having the arrangement disturbed; not in order

From this reading At this immediate time with which we are now dealing, dinner had been postponed till three, out of compliment to Mrs. Rowan, Mrs. Tappitt considering three o'clock more fashionable than one; and consequently the afternoon habits of the family were disarranged.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Half-past seven, it was thought, would be a becoming hour for tea, and therefore the young ladies were driven to go out at five o'clock, while the sun was still hot in the heavens.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the family gathering round the tea-table being fixed at six.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading But, in accordance with the same custom, dinner at the brewery was usually eaten at one.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the family gathering round the tea-table being fixed at six.

a social unit living together

From this reading It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the family gathering round the tea-table being fixed at six.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading At this immediate time with which we are now dealing, dinner had been postponed till three, out of compliment to Mrs. Rowan, Mrs. Tappitt considering three o'clock more fashionable than one; and consequently the afternoon habits of the family were disarranged.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Half-past seven, it was thought, would be a becoming hour for tea, and therefore the young ladies were driven to go out at five o'clock, while the sun was still hot in the heavens.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the family gathering round the tea-table being fixed at six.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the family gathering round the tea-table being fixed at six.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the family gathering round the tea-table being fixed at six.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Half-past seven, it was thought, would be a becoming hour for tea, and therefore the young ladies were driven to go out at five o'clock, while the sun was still hot in the heavens.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading At this immediate time with which we are now dealing, dinner had been postponed till three, out of compliment to Mrs. Rowan, Mrs. Tappitt considering three o'clock more fashionable than one; and consequently the afternoon habits of the family were disarranged.

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

From this reading At this immediate time with which we are now dealing, dinner had been postponed till three, out of compliment to Mrs. Rowan, Mrs. Tappitt considering three o'clock more fashionable than one; and consequently the afternoon habits of the family were disarranged.

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

From this reading Half-past seven, it was thought, would be a becoming hour for tea, and therefore the young ladies were driven to go out at five o'clock, while the sun was still hot in the heavens.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading Half-past seven, it was thought, would be a becoming hour for tea, and therefore the young ladies were driven to go out at five o'clock, while the sun was still hot in the heavens.

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

From this reading LUKE ROWAN TAKES HIS TEA QUITE LIKE A STEADY YOUNG MAN.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Half-past seven, it was thought, would be a becoming hour for tea, and therefore the young ladies were driven to go out at five o'clock, while the sun was still hot in the heavens.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the family gathering round the tea-table being fixed at six.

of the present time and place

From this reading At this immediate time with which we are now dealing, dinner had been postponed till three, out of compliment to Mrs. Rowan, Mrs. Tappitt considering three o'clock more fashionable than one; and consequently the afternoon habits of the family were disarranged.

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

From this reading But, in accordance with the same custom, dinner at the brewery was usually eaten at one.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the family gathering round the tea-table being fixed at six.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Half-past seven, it was thought, would be a becoming hour for tea, and therefore the young ladies were driven to go out at five o'clock, while the sun was still hot in the heavens.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading LUKE ROWAN TAKES HIS TEA QUITE LIKE A STEADY YOUNG MAN.

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 It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the family gathering round the tea-table being fixed at six.

(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel

From this reading LUKE ROWAN TAKES HIS TEA QUITE LIKE A STEADY YOUNG MAN.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading LUKE ROWAN TAKES HIS TEA QUITE LIKE A STEADY YOUNG MAN.

June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point

From this reading It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the family gathering round the tea-table being fixed at six.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the family gathering round the tea-table being fixed at six.

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

From this reading At this immediate time with which we are now dealing, dinner had been postponed till three, out of compliment to Mrs. Rowan, Mrs. Tappitt considering three o'clock more fashionable than one; and consequently the afternoon habits of the family were disarranged.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading At this immediate time with which we are now dealing, dinner had been postponed till three, out of compliment to Mrs. Rowan, Mrs. Tappitt considering three o'clock more fashionable than one; and consequently the afternoon habits of the family were disarranged.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading At this immediate time with which we are now dealing, dinner had been postponed till three, out of compliment to Mrs. Rowan, Mrs. Tappitt considering three o'clock more fashionable than one; and consequently the afternoon habits of the family were disarranged.

according to the clock

From this reading It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the family gathering round the tea-table being fixed at six.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the family gathering round the tea-table being fixed at six.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But, in accordance with the same custom, dinner at the brewery was usually eaten at one.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At this immediate time with which we are now dealing, dinner had been postponed till three, out of compliment to Mrs. Rowan, Mrs. Tappitt considering three o'clock more fashionable than one; and consequently the afternoon habits of the family were disarranged.

past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time

From this reading At this immediate time with which we are now dealing, dinner had been postponed till three, out of compliment to Mrs. Rowan, Mrs. Tappitt considering three o'clock more fashionable than one; and consequently the afternoon habits of the family were disarranged.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading LUKE ROWAN TAKES HIS TEA QUITE LIKE A STEADY YOUNG MAN.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the family gathering round the tea-table being fixed at six.

Eurasian tree with orange-red berrylike fruits

From this reading LUKE ROWAN TAKES HIS TEA QUITE LIKE A STEADY YOUNG MAN.

Identical; not different.

From this reading But, in accordance with the same custom, dinner at the brewery was usually eaten at one.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the family gathering round the tea-table being fixed at six.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the family gathering round the tea-table being fixed at six.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the family gathering round the tea-table being fixed at six.

make steady

From this reading LUKE ROWAN TAKES HIS TEA QUITE LIKE A STEADY YOUNG MAN.

not in physical motion

From this reading Half-past seven, it was thought, would be a becoming hour for tea, and therefore the young ladies were driven to go out at five o'clock, while the sun was still hot in the heavens.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Half-past seven, it was thought, would be a becoming hour for tea, and therefore the young ladies were driven to go out at five o'clock, while the sun was still hot in the heavens.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading LUKE ROWAN TAKES HIS TEA QUITE LIKE A STEADY YOUNG MAN.

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

From this reading At this immediate time with which we are now dealing, dinner had been postponed till three, out of compliment to Mrs. Rowan, Mrs. Tappitt considering three o'clock more fashionable than one; and consequently the afternoon habits of the family were disarranged.

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

From this reading It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the family gathering round the tea-table being fixed at six.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading LUKE ROWAN TAKES HIS TEA QUITE LIKE A STEADY YOUNG MAN.

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

From this reading It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the family gathering round the tea-table being fixed at six.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading At this immediate time with which we are now dealing, dinner had been postponed till three, out of compliment to Mrs. Rowan, Mrs. Tappitt considering three o'clock more fashionable than one; and consequently the afternoon habits of the family were disarranged.

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

From this reading It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the family gathering round the tea-table being fixed at six.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the family gathering round the tea-table being fixed at six.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Half-past seven, it was thought, would be a becoming hour for tea, and therefore the young ladies were driven to go out at five o'clock, while the sun was still hot in the heavens.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the family gathering round the tea-table being fixed at six.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading At this immediate time with which we are now dealing, dinner had been postponed till three, out of compliment to Mrs. Rowan, Mrs. Tappitt considering three o'clock more fashionable than one; and consequently the afternoon habits of the family were disarranged.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Half-past seven, it was thought, would be a becoming hour for tea, and therefore the young ladies were driven to go out at five o'clock, while the sun was still hot in the heavens.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading At this immediate time with which we are now dealing, dinner had been postponed till three, out of compliment to Mrs. Rowan, Mrs. Tappitt considering three o'clock more fashionable than one; and consequently the afternoon habits of the family were disarranged.

up to a particular time

From this reading At this immediate time with which we are now dealing, dinner had been postponed till three, out of compliment to Mrs. Rowan, Mrs. Tappitt considering three o'clock more fashionable than one; and consequently the afternoon habits of the family were disarranged.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At this immediate time with which we are now dealing, dinner had been postponed till three, out of compliment to Mrs. Rowan, Mrs. Tappitt considering three o'clock more fashionable than one; and consequently the afternoon habits of the family were disarranged.

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

From this reading It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the family gathering round the tea-table being fixed at six.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the family gathering round the tea-table being fixed at six.

under normal conditions

From this reading But, in accordance with the same custom, dinner at the brewery was usually eaten at one.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the family gathering round the tea-table being fixed at six.

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

From this reading It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the family gathering round the tea-table being fixed at six.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading At this immediate time with which we are now dealing, dinner had been postponed till three, out of compliment to Mrs. Rowan, Mrs. Tappitt considering three o'clock more fashionable than one; and consequently the afternoon habits of the family were disarranged.

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

From this reading At this immediate time with which we are now dealing, dinner had been postponed till three, out of compliment to Mrs. Rowan, Mrs. Tappitt considering three o'clock more fashionable than one; and consequently the afternoon habits of the family were disarranged.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading At this immediate time with which we are now dealing, dinner had been postponed till three, out of compliment to Mrs. Rowan, Mrs. Tappitt considering three o'clock more fashionable than one; and consequently the afternoon habits of the family were disarranged.

during the time that

From this reading Half-past seven, it was thought, would be a becoming hour for tea, and therefore the young ladies were driven to go out at five o'clock, while the sun was still hot in the heavens.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But, in accordance with the same custom, dinner at the brewery was usually eaten at one.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Half-past seven, it was thought, would be a becoming hour for tea, and therefore the young ladies were driven to go out at five o'clock, while the sun was still hot in the heavens.

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

From this reading LUKE ROWAN TAKES HIS TEA QUITE LIKE A STEADY YOUNG MAN.