used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEN Josiah Petherick came downstairs to breakfast on the following morning, his face wore a furtive, sullen expression, as though he expected to be taken to task for his behaviour of the night before.
AcquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading New Acquaintances.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Afterwards, Josiah informed his little daughter that he should probably be away all day mackerel fishing, and went off in the direction of the beach.
(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 Afterwards, Josiah informed his little daughter that he should probably be away all day mackerel fishing, and went off in the direction of the beach.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading On previous occasions, Salome had, by tears and sorrowing words, reproached him for his unmanly conduct; but this morning she was perfectly composed, and the meal was eaten almost in silence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On previous occasions, Salome had, by tears and sorrowing words, reproached him for his unmanly conduct; but this morning she was perfectly composed, and the meal was eaten almost in silence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WHEN Josiah Petherick came downstairs to breakfast on the following morning, his face wore a furtive, sullen expression, as though he expected to be taken to task for his behaviour of the night before.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Afterwards, Josiah informed his little daughter that he should probably be away all day mackerel fishing, and went off in the direction of the beach.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WHEN Josiah Petherick came downstairs to breakfast on the following morning, his face wore a furtive, sullen expression, as though he expected to be taken to task for his behaviour of the night before.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Afterwards, Josiah informed his little daughter that he should probably be away all day mackerel fishing, and went off in the direction of the beach.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading WHEN Josiah Petherick came downstairs to breakfast on the following morning, his face wore a furtive, sullen expression, as though he expected to be taken to task for his behaviour of the night before.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading WHEN Josiah Petherick came downstairs to breakfast on the following morning, his face wore a furtive, sullen expression, as though he expected to be taken to task for his behaviour of the night before.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading There was a fresh breeze blowing, and he looked forward to a successful day's work.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading WHEN Josiah Petherick came downstairs to breakfast on the following morning, his face wore a furtive, sullen expression, as though he expected to be taken to task for his behaviour of the night before.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading There was a fresh breeze blowing, and he looked forward to a successful day's work.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On previous occasions, Salome had, by tears and sorrowing words, reproached him for his unmanly conduct; but this morning she was perfectly composed, and the meal was eaten almost in silence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On previous occasions, Salome had, by tears and sorrowing words, reproached him for his unmanly conduct; but this morning she was perfectly composed, and the meal was eaten almost in silence.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WHEN Josiah Petherick came downstairs to breakfast on the following morning, his face wore a furtive, sullen expression, as though he expected to be taken to task for his behaviour of the night before.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading On previous occasions, Salome had, by tears and sorrowing words, reproached him for his unmanly conduct; but this morning she was perfectly composed, and the meal was eaten almost in silence.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading On previous occasions, Salome had, by tears and sorrowing words, reproached him for his unmanly conduct; but this morning she was perfectly composed, and the meal was eaten almost in silence.
a female human offspring
From this reading Afterwards, Josiah informed his little daughter that he should probably be away all day mackerel fishing, and went off in the direction of the beach.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Afterwards, Josiah informed his little daughter that he should probably be away all day mackerel fishing, and went off in the direction of the beach.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There was a fresh breeze blowing, and he looked forward to a successful day's work.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Afterwards, Josiah informed his little daughter that he should probably be away all day mackerel fishing, and went off in the direction of the beach.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading WHEN Josiah Petherick came downstairs to breakfast on the following morning, his face wore a furtive, sullen expression, as though he expected to be taken to task for his behaviour of the night before.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading On previous occasions, Salome had, by tears and sorrowing words, reproached him for his unmanly conduct; but this morning she was perfectly composed, and the meal was eaten almost in silence.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading WHEN Josiah Petherick came downstairs to breakfast on the following morning, his face wore a furtive, sullen expression, as though he expected to be taken to task for his behaviour of the night before.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading WHEN Josiah Petherick came downstairs to breakfast on the following morning, his face wore a furtive, sullen expression, as though he expected to be taken to task for his behaviour of the night before.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading WHEN Josiah Petherick came downstairs to breakfast on the following morning, his face wore a furtive, sullen expression, as though he expected to be taken to task for his behaviour of the night before.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Afterwards, Josiah informed his little daughter that he should probably be away all day mackerel fishing, and went off in the direction of the beach.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading WHEN Josiah Petherick came downstairs to breakfast on the following morning, his face wore a furtive, sullen expression, as though he expected to be taken to task for his behaviour of the night before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHEN Josiah Petherick came downstairs to breakfast on the following morning, his face wore a furtive, sullen expression, as though he expected to be taken to task for his behaviour of the night before.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading There was a fresh breeze blowing, and he looked forward to a successful day's work.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading There was a fresh breeze blowing, and he looked forward to a successful day's work.
furtiveadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtɪv/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading WHEN Josiah Petherick came downstairs to breakfast on the following morning, his face wore a furtive, sullen expression, as though he expected to be taken to task for his behaviour of the night before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On previous occasions, Salome had, by tears and sorrowing words, reproached him for his unmanly conduct; but this morning she was perfectly composed, and the meal was eaten almost in silence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN Josiah Petherick came downstairs to breakfast on the following morning, his face wore a furtive, sullen expression, as though he expected to be taken to task for his behaviour of the night before.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On previous occasions, Salome had, by tears and sorrowing words, reproached him for his unmanly conduct; but this morning she was perfectly composed, and the meal was eaten almost in silence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN Josiah Petherick came downstairs to breakfast on the following morning, his face wore a furtive, sullen expression, as though he expected to be taken to task for his behaviour of the night before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On previous occasions, Salome had, by tears and sorrowing words, reproached him for his unmanly conduct; but this morning she was perfectly composed, and the meal was eaten almost in silence.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Afterwards, Josiah informed his little daughter that he should probably be away all day mackerel fishing, and went off in the direction of the beach.
Josiah
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From this reading WHEN Josiah Petherick came downstairs to breakfast on the following morning, his face wore a furtive, sullen expression, as though he expected to be taken to task for his behaviour of the night before.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Afterwards, Josiah informed his little daughter that he should probably be away all day mackerel fishing, and went off in the direction of the beach.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There was a fresh breeze blowing, and he looked forward to a successful day's work.
mackerelnounUS /ˈmækərəl/
flesh of very important usually small (to 18 in) fatty Atlantic fish
From this reading Afterwards, Josiah informed his little daughter that he should probably be away all day mackerel fishing, and went off in the direction of the beach.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading On previous occasions, Salome had, by tears and sorrowing words, reproached him for his unmanly conduct; but this morning she was perfectly composed, and the meal was eaten almost in silence.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading WHEN Josiah Petherick came downstairs to breakfast on the following morning, his face wore a furtive, sullen expression, as though he expected to be taken to task for his behaviour of the night before.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading New Acquaintances.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading WHEN Josiah Petherick came downstairs to breakfast on the following morning, his face wore a furtive, sullen expression, as though he expected to be taken to task for his behaviour of the night before.
something you have to do
From this reading On previous occasions, Salome had, by tears and sorrowing words, reproached him for his unmanly conduct; but this morning she was perfectly composed, and the meal was eaten almost in silence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN Josiah Petherick came downstairs to breakfast on the following morning, his face wore a furtive, sullen expression, as though he expected to be taken to task for his behaviour of the night before.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Afterwards, Josiah informed his little daughter that he should probably be away all day mackerel fishing, and went off in the direction of the beach.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHEN Josiah Petherick came downstairs to breakfast on the following morning, his face wore a furtive, sullen expression, as though he expected to be taken to task for his behaviour of the night before.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading On previous occasions, Salome had, by tears and sorrowing words, reproached him for his unmanly conduct; but this morning she was perfectly composed, and the meal was eaten almost in silence.
Petherick
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From this reading WHEN Josiah Petherick came downstairs to breakfast on the following morning, his face wore a furtive, sullen expression, as though he expected to be taken to task for his behaviour of the night before.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading On previous occasions, Salome had, by tears and sorrowing words, reproached him for his unmanly conduct; but this morning she was perfectly composed, and the meal was eaten almost in silence.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Afterwards, Josiah informed his little daughter that he should probably be away all day mackerel fishing, and went off in the direction of the beach.
reproached
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From this reading On previous occasions, Salome had, by tears and sorrowing words, reproached him for his unmanly conduct; but this morning she was perfectly composed, and the meal was eaten almost in silence.
SalomenounUS /səˈloʊmi/
woman whose dancing beguiled Herod into giving her the head of John the Baptist
From this reading On previous occasions, Salome had, by tears and sorrowing words, reproached him for his unmanly conduct; but this morning she was perfectly composed, and the meal was eaten almost in silence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On previous occasions, Salome had, by tears and sorrowing words, reproached him for his unmanly conduct; but this morning she was perfectly composed, and the meal was eaten almost in silence.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Afterwards, Josiah informed his little daughter that he should probably be away all day mackerel fishing, and went off in the direction of the beach.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading On previous occasions, Salome had, by tears and sorrowing words, reproached him for his unmanly conduct; but this morning she was perfectly composed, and the meal was eaten almost in silence.
sorrowingadjective
sorrowful through loss or deprivation
From this reading On previous occasions, Salome had, by tears and sorrowing words, reproached him for his unmanly conduct; but this morning she was perfectly composed, and the meal was eaten almost in silence.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading There was a fresh breeze blowing, and he looked forward to a successful day's work.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading WHEN Josiah Petherick came downstairs to breakfast on the following morning, his face wore a furtive, sullen expression, as though he expected to be taken to task for his behaviour of the night before.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading WHEN Josiah Petherick came downstairs to breakfast on the following morning, his face wore a furtive, sullen expression, as though he expected to be taken to task for his behaviour of the night before.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading WHEN Josiah Petherick came downstairs to breakfast on the following morning, his face wore a furtive, sullen expression, as though he expected to be taken to task for his behaviour of the night before.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading On previous occasions, Salome had, by tears and sorrowing words, reproached him for his unmanly conduct; but this morning she was perfectly composed, and the meal was eaten almost in silence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Afterwards, Josiah informed his little daughter that he should probably be away all day mackerel fishing, and went off in the direction of the beach.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN Josiah Petherick came downstairs to breakfast on the following morning, his face wore a furtive, sullen expression, as though he expected to be taken to task for his behaviour of the night before.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a fresh breeze blowing, and he looked forward to a successful day's work.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On previous occasions, Salome had, by tears and sorrowing words, reproached him for his unmanly conduct; but this morning she was perfectly composed, and the meal was eaten almost in silence.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading WHEN Josiah Petherick came downstairs to breakfast on the following morning, his face wore a furtive, sullen expression, as though he expected to be taken to task for his behaviour of the night before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEN Josiah Petherick came downstairs to breakfast on the following morning, his face wore a furtive, sullen expression, as though he expected to be taken to task for his behaviour of the night before.
unmanlyadjective
not possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading On previous occasions, Salome had, by tears and sorrowing words, reproached him for his unmanly conduct; but this morning she was perfectly composed, and the meal was eaten almost in silence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On previous occasions, Salome had, by tears and sorrowing words, reproached him for his unmanly conduct; but this morning she was perfectly composed, and the meal was eaten almost in silence.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Afterwards, Josiah informed his little daughter that he should probably be away all day mackerel fishing, and went off in the direction of the beach.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN Josiah Petherick came downstairs to breakfast on the following morning, his face wore a furtive, sullen expression, as though he expected to be taken to task for his behaviour of the night before.
the words that are spoken
From this reading On previous occasions, Salome had, by tears and sorrowing words, reproached him for his unmanly conduct; but this morning she was perfectly composed, and the meal was eaten almost in silence.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading WHEN Josiah Petherick came downstairs to breakfast on the following morning, his face wore a furtive, sullen expression, as though he expected to be taken to task for his behaviour of the night before.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There was a fresh breeze blowing, and he looked forward to a successful day's work.
