used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He and Fred were seated in the garden summer-house, settled comfortably on benches facing each other across a rustic table, after a good breakfast, a general restful feeling permeating them.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He and Fred were seated in the garden summer-house, settled comfortably on benches facing each other across a rustic table, after a good breakfast, a general restful feeling permeating them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He and Fred were seated in the garden summer-house, settled comfortably on benches facing each other across a rustic table, after a good breakfast, a general restful feeling permeating them.
(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 "All right," assented Fred.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He and Fred were seated in the garden summer-house, settled comfortably on benches facing each other across a rustic table, after a good breakfast, a general restful feeling permeating them.
assented
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "All right," assented Fred.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Before I begin, though, I wish to make a remark.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Before I begin, though, I wish to make a remark.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading He and Fred were seated in the garden summer-house, settled comfortably on benches facing each other across a rustic table, after a good breakfast, a general restful feeling permeating them.
a youthful male person
From this reading THE BOY WHO WAS HAZED "Well, Porter, proceed."
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He and Fred were seated in the garden summer-house, settled comfortably on benches facing each other across a rustic table, after a good breakfast, a general restful feeling permeating them.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading He and Fred were seated in the garden summer-house, settled comfortably on benches facing each other across a rustic table, after a good breakfast, a general restful feeling permeating them.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Ralph gave the direction.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He and Fred were seated in the garden summer-house, settled comfortably on benches facing each other across a rustic table, after a good breakfast, a general restful feeling permeating them.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading He and Fred were seated in the garden summer-house, settled comfortably on benches facing each other across a rustic table, after a good breakfast, a general restful feeling permeating them.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He and Fred were seated in the garden summer-house, settled comfortably on benches facing each other across a rustic table, after a good breakfast, a general restful feeling permeating them.
Fred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He and Fred were seated in the garden summer-house, settled comfortably on benches facing each other across a rustic table, after a good breakfast, a general restful feeling permeating them.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He and Fred were seated in the garden summer-house, settled comfortably on benches facing each other across a rustic table, after a good breakfast, a general restful feeling permeating them.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Ralph gave the direction.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He and Fred were seated in the garden summer-house, settled comfortably on benches facing each other across a rustic table, after a good breakfast, a general restful feeling permeating them.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He and Fred were seated in the garden summer-house, settled comfortably on benches facing each other across a rustic table, after a good breakfast, a general restful feeling permeating them.
HAZED
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BOY WHO WAS HAZED "Well, Porter, proceed."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and Fred were seated in the garden summer-house, settled comfortably on benches facing each other across a rustic table, after a good breakfast, a general restful feeling permeating them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Before I begin, though, I wish to make a remark.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He and Fred were seated in the garden summer-house, settled comfortably on benches facing each other across a rustic table, after a good breakfast, a general restful feeling permeating them.
engage in
From this reading "Before I begin, though, I wish to make a remark.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He and Fred were seated in the garden summer-house, settled comfortably on benches facing each other across a rustic table, after a good breakfast, a general restful feeling permeating them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He and Fred were seated in the garden summer-house, settled comfortably on benches facing each other across a rustic table, after a good breakfast, a general restful feeling permeating them.
permeatingadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmieɪtɪŋ/
spreading or spread throughout
From this reading He and Fred were seated in the garden summer-house, settled comfortably on benches facing each other across a rustic table, after a good breakfast, a general restful feeling permeating them.
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading THE BOY WHO WAS HAZED "Well, Porter, proceed."
continue talking
From this reading THE BOY WHO WAS HAZED "Well, Porter, proceed."
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ralph gave the direction.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "Before I begin, though, I wish to make a remark.
restfuladjectiveUS /ˈrestfəl/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading He and Fred were seated in the garden summer-house, settled comfortably on benches facing each other across a rustic table, after a good breakfast, a general restful feeling permeating them.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "All right," assented Fred.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading He and Fred were seated in the garden summer-house, settled comfortably on benches facing each other across a rustic table, after a good breakfast, a general restful feeling permeating them.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading He and Fred were seated in the garden summer-house, settled comfortably on benches facing each other across a rustic table, after a good breakfast, a general restful feeling permeating them.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading He and Fred were seated in the garden summer-house, settled comfortably on benches facing each other across a rustic table, after a good breakfast, a general restful feeling permeating them.
summer-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He and Fred were seated in the garden summer-house, settled comfortably on benches facing each other across a rustic table, after a good breakfast, a general restful feeling permeating them.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He and Fred were seated in the garden summer-house, settled comfortably on benches facing each other across a rustic table, after a good breakfast, a general restful feeling permeating them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOY WHO WAS HAZED "Well, Porter, proceed."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He and Fred were seated in the garden summer-house, settled comfortably on benches facing each other across a rustic table, after a good breakfast, a general restful feeling permeating them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Before I begin, though, I wish to make a remark.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Before I begin, though, I wish to make a remark.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BOY WHO WAS HAZED "Well, Porter, proceed."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE BOY WHO WAS HAZED "Well, Porter, proceed."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He and Fred were seated in the garden summer-house, settled comfortably on benches facing each other across a rustic table, after a good breakfast, a general restful feeling permeating them.
which person or people
From this reading THE BOY WHO WAS HAZED "Well, Porter, proceed."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Before I begin, though, I wish to make a remark.
