used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A nice little breakfast for four or five people was set out in our little kitchen, and I had gathered a large bunch of dahlias from our garden, to make the table look cheerful and bright.
(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 was ready, and in due time the steamer came puffing up towards the pier, and we saw a man standing on the deck, talking to Captain Sayers, who we felt sure must be the new lighthouse-man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Monday morning came, and found us standing on the pier as usual awaiting the arrival of the steamer.
eagerly desirous
From this reading We were very anxious indeed to see our new neighbours.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Monday morning came, and found us standing on the pier as usual awaiting the arrival of the steamer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Monday morning came, and found us standing on the pier as usual awaiting the arrival of the steamer.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Monday morning came, and found us standing on the pier as usual awaiting the arrival of the steamer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All was ready, and in due time the steamer came puffing up towards the pier, and we saw a man standing on the deck, talking to Captain Sayers, who we felt sure must be the new lighthouse-man.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading A nice little breakfast for four or five people was set out in our little kitchen, and I had gathered a large bunch of dahlias from our garden, to make the table look cheerful and bright.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading A nice little breakfast for four or five people was set out in our little kitchen, and I had gathered a large bunch of dahlias from our garden, to make the table look cheerful and bright.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading A nice little breakfast for four or five people was set out in our little kitchen, and I had gathered a large bunch of dahlias from our garden, to make the table look cheerful and bright.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Monday morning came, and found us standing on the pier as usual awaiting the arrival of the steamer.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading All was ready, and in due time the steamer came puffing up towards the pier, and we saw a man standing on the deck, talking to Captain Sayers, who we felt sure must be the new lighthouse-man.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading A nice little breakfast for four or five people was set out in our little kitchen, and I had gathered a large bunch of dahlias from our garden, to make the table look cheerful and bright.
dahlias
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A nice little breakfast for four or five people was set out in our little kitchen, and I had gathered a large bunch of dahlias from our garden, to make the table look cheerful and bright.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading All was ready, and in due time the steamer came puffing up towards the pier, and we saw a man standing on the deck, talking to Captain Sayers, who we felt sure must be the new lighthouse-man.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading All was ready, and in due time the steamer came puffing up towards the pier, and we saw a man standing on the deck, talking to Captain Sayers, who we felt sure must be the new lighthouse-man.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading All was ready, and in due time the steamer came puffing up towards the pier, and we saw a man standing on the deck, talking to Captain Sayers, who we felt sure must be the new lighthouse-man.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading A nice little breakfast for four or five people was set out in our little kitchen, and I had gathered a large bunch of dahlias from our garden, to make the table look cheerful and bright.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A nice little breakfast for four or five people was set out in our little kitchen, and I had gathered a large bunch of dahlias from our garden, to make the table look cheerful and bright.
set up or found
From this reading Monday morning came, and found us standing on the pier as usual awaiting the arrival of the steamer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A nice little breakfast for four or five people was set out in our little kitchen, and I had gathered a large bunch of dahlias from our garden, to make the table look cheerful and bright.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A nice little breakfast for four or five people was set out in our little kitchen, and I had gathered a large bunch of dahlias from our garden, to make the table look cheerful and bright.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading A nice little breakfast for four or five people was set out in our little kitchen, and I had gathered a large bunch of dahlias from our garden, to make the table look cheerful and bright.
brought together in one place
From this reading A nice little breakfast for four or five people was set out in our little kitchen, and I had gathered a large bunch of dahlias from our garden, to make the table look cheerful and bright.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A nice little breakfast for four or five people was set out in our little kitchen, and I had gathered a large bunch of dahlias from our garden, to make the table look cheerful and bright.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A nice little breakfast for four or five people was set out in our little kitchen, and I had gathered a large bunch of dahlias from our garden, to make the table look cheerful and bright.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A nice little breakfast for four or five people was set out in our little kitchen, and I had gathered a large bunch of dahlias from our garden, to make the table look cheerful and bright.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading We were very anxious indeed to see our new neighbours.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading A nice little breakfast for four or five people was set out in our little kitchen, and I had gathered a large bunch of dahlias from our garden, to make the table look cheerful and bright.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A nice little breakfast for four or five people was set out in our little kitchen, and I had gathered a large bunch of dahlias from our garden, to make the table look cheerful and bright.
lighthouse-man
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All was ready, and in due time the steamer came puffing up towards the pier, and we saw a man standing on the deck, talking to Captain Sayers, who we felt sure must be the new lighthouse-man.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A nice little breakfast for four or five people was set out in our little kitchen, and I had gathered a large bunch of dahlias from our garden, to make the table look cheerful and bright.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A nice little breakfast for four or five people was set out in our little kitchen, and I had gathered a large bunch of dahlias from our garden, to make the table look cheerful and bright.
engage in
From this reading A nice little breakfast for four or five people was set out in our little kitchen, and I had gathered a large bunch of dahlias from our garden, to make the table look cheerful and bright.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading All was ready, and in due time the steamer came puffing up towards the pier, and we saw a man standing on the deck, talking to Captain Sayers, who we felt sure must be the new lighthouse-man.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Monday morning came, and found us standing on the pier as usual awaiting the arrival of the steamer.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Monday morning came, and found us standing on the pier as usual awaiting the arrival of the steamer.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading All was ready, and in due time the steamer came puffing up towards the pier, and we saw a man standing on the deck, talking to Captain Sayers, who we felt sure must be the new lighthouse-man.
NEIGHBOURnounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading OUR NEW NEIGHBOUR.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading We were very anxious indeed to see our new neighbours.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading OUR NEW NEIGHBOUR.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading A nice little breakfast for four or five people was set out in our little kitchen, and I had gathered a large bunch of dahlias from our garden, to make the table look cheerful and bright.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Monday morning came, and found us standing on the pier as usual awaiting the arrival of the steamer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Monday morning came, and found us standing on the pier as usual awaiting the arrival of the steamer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A nice little breakfast for four or five people was set out in our little kitchen, and I had gathered a large bunch of dahlias from our garden, to make the table look cheerful and bright.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OUR NEW NEIGHBOUR.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A nice little breakfast for four or five people was set out in our little kitchen, and I had gathered a large bunch of dahlias from our garden, to make the table look cheerful and bright.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A nice little breakfast for four or five people was set out in our little kitchen, and I had gathered a large bunch of dahlias from our garden, to make the table look cheerful and bright.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading Monday morning came, and found us standing on the pier as usual awaiting the arrival of the steamer.
puffingnounUS /ˈpʌfɪŋ/
blowing tobacco smoke out into the air
From this reading All was ready, and in due time the steamer came puffing up towards the pier, and we saw a man standing on the deck, talking to Captain Sayers, who we felt sure must be the new lighthouse-man.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading All was ready, and in due time the steamer came puffing up towards the pier, and we saw a man standing on the deck, talking to Captain Sayers, who we felt sure must be the new lighthouse-man.
cut with a saw
From this reading All was ready, and in due time the steamer came puffing up towards the pier, and we saw a man standing on the deck, talking to Captain Sayers, who we felt sure must be the new lighthouse-man.
SayersnounUS /ˈseɪərz/
English writer of detective fiction (1893-1957)
From this reading All was ready, and in due time the steamer came puffing up towards the pier, and we saw a man standing on the deck, talking to Captain Sayers, who we felt sure must be the new lighthouse-man.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We were very anxious indeed to see our new neighbours.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A nice little breakfast for four or five people was set out in our little kitchen, and I had gathered a large bunch of dahlias from our garden, to make the table look cheerful and bright.
having a supporting base
From this reading Monday morning came, and found us standing on the pier as usual awaiting the arrival of the steamer.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Monday morning came, and found us standing on the pier as usual awaiting the arrival of the steamer.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading All was ready, and in due time the steamer came puffing up towards the pier, and we saw a man standing on the deck, talking to Captain Sayers, who we felt sure must be the new lighthouse-man.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A nice little breakfast for four or five people was set out in our little kitchen, and I had gathered a large bunch of dahlias from our garden, to make the table look cheerful and bright.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading All was ready, and in due time the steamer came puffing up towards the pier, and we saw a man standing on the deck, talking to Captain Sayers, who we felt sure must be the new lighthouse-man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Monday morning came, and found us standing on the pier as usual awaiting the arrival of the steamer.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All was ready, and in due time the steamer came puffing up towards the pier, and we saw a man standing on the deck, talking to Captain Sayers, who we felt sure must be the new lighthouse-man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We were very anxious indeed to see our new neighbours.
in the direction of
From this reading All was ready, and in due time the steamer came puffing up towards the pier, and we saw a man standing on the deck, talking to Captain Sayers, who we felt sure must be the new lighthouse-man.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading All was ready, and in due time the steamer came puffing up towards the pier, and we saw a man standing on the deck, talking to Captain Sayers, who we felt sure must be the new lighthouse-man.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Monday morning came, and found us standing on the pier as usual awaiting the arrival of the steamer.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Monday morning came, and found us standing on the pier as usual awaiting the arrival of the steamer.
precisely as stated
From this reading We were very anxious indeed to see our new neighbours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A nice little breakfast for four or five people was set out in our little kitchen, and I had gathered a large bunch of dahlias from our garden, to make the table look cheerful and bright.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were very anxious indeed to see our new neighbours.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were very anxious indeed to see our new neighbours.
which person or people
From this reading All was ready, and in due time the steamer came puffing up towards the pier, and we saw a man standing on the deck, talking to Captain Sayers, who we felt sure must be the new lighthouse-man.
