used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN A TIGHT PLACE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sylvester had bathed his face, and thus removed some of the indications of his conviviality.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Presently Rachel announced tea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The room in which the tea table was spread was particularly cozy and comfortable, and when he took his seat at the table, Rupert could not help wishing that his mother could be with him.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading Sylvester had bathed his face, and thus removed some of the indications of his conviviality.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The room in which the tea table was spread was particularly cozy and comfortable, and when he took his seat at the table, Rupert could not help wishing that his mother could be with him.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The room in which the tea table was spread was particularly cozy and comfortable, and when he took his seat at the table, Rupert could not help wishing that his mother could be with him.
convivialitynoun
a jovial nature
From this reading Sylvester had bathed his face, and thus removed some of the indications of his conviviality.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The room in which the tea table was spread was particularly cozy and comfortable, and when he took his seat at the table, Rupert could not help wishing that his mother could be with him.
cozyadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊzi/
enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
From this reading The room in which the tea table was spread was particularly cozy and comfortable, and when he took his seat at the table, Rupert could not help wishing that his mother could be with him.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Sylvester had bathed his face, and thus removed some of the indications of his conviviality.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The house was handsomely furnished.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sylvester had bathed his face, and thus removed some of the indications of his conviviality.
handsomelyadverbUS /ˈhænsəmli/
in an attractively handsome manner
From this reading The house was handsomely furnished.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The room in which the tea table was spread was particularly cozy and comfortable, and when he took his seat at the table, Rupert could not help wishing that his mother could be with him.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The room in which the tea table was spread was particularly cozy and comfortable, and when he took his seat at the table, Rupert could not help wishing that his mother could be with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The room in which the tea table was spread was particularly cozy and comfortable, and when he took his seat at the table, Rupert could not help wishing that his mother could be with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sylvester had bathed his face, and thus removed some of the indications of his conviviality.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house was handsomely furnished.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN A TIGHT PLACE.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading Sylvester had bathed his face, and thus removed some of the indications of his conviviality.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The room in which the tea table was spread was particularly cozy and comfortable, and when he took his seat at the table, Rupert could not help wishing that his mother could be with him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The room in which the tea table was spread was particularly cozy and comfortable, and when he took his seat at the table, Rupert could not help wishing that his mother could be with him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sylvester had bathed his face, and thus removed some of the indications of his conviviality.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The room in which the tea table was spread was particularly cozy and comfortable, and when he took his seat at the table, Rupert could not help wishing that his mother could be with him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading IN A TIGHT PLACE.
in the near future
From this reading Presently Rachel announced tea.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading Presently Rachel announced tea.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Sylvester had bathed his face, and thus removed some of the indications of his conviviality.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room in which the tea table was spread was particularly cozy and comfortable, and when he took his seat at the table, Rupert could not help wishing that his mother could be with him.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading The room in which the tea table was spread was particularly cozy and comfortable, and when he took his seat at the table, Rupert could not help wishing that his mother could be with him.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The room in which the tea table was spread was particularly cozy and comfortable, and when he took his seat at the table, Rupert could not help wishing that his mother could be with him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Sylvester had bathed his face, and thus removed some of the indications of his conviviality.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The room in which the tea table was spread was particularly cozy and comfortable, and when he took his seat at the table, Rupert could not help wishing that his mother could be with him.
Sylvester
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From this reading Sylvester had bathed his face, and thus removed some of the indications of his conviviality.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The room in which the tea table was spread was particularly cozy and comfortable, and when he took his seat at the table, Rupert could not help wishing that his mother could be with him.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Presently Rachel announced tea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The room in which the tea table was spread was particularly cozy and comfortable, and when he took his seat at the table, Rupert could not help wishing that his mother could be with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sylvester had bathed his face, and thus removed some of the indications of his conviviality.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Sylvester had bathed his face, and thus removed some of the indications of his conviviality.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading IN A TIGHT PLACE.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The room in which the tea table was spread was particularly cozy and comfortable, and when he took his seat at the table, Rupert could not help wishing that his mother could be with him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The house was handsomely furnished.
at the time that
From this reading The room in which the tea table was spread was particularly cozy and comfortable, and when he took his seat at the table, Rupert could not help wishing that his mother could be with him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The room in which the tea table was spread was particularly cozy and comfortable, and when he took his seat at the table, Rupert could not help wishing that his mother could be with him.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading The room in which the tea table was spread was particularly cozy and comfortable, and when he took his seat at the table, Rupert could not help wishing that his mother could be with him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The room in which the tea table was spread was particularly cozy and comfortable, and when he took his seat at the table, Rupert could not help wishing that his mother could be with him.
