used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Breakfast, indeed!” muttered Mrs. Richards, with a toss of her proud head; “as if he supposed he was going to be invited to sit at the table with my fashionable guests in his shabby clothes.”
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The next morning word was brought from the lodge that Mr. Rosevelt was quite ill, and not able to come up to the mansion for his breakfast.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Later, his wife, with much inward fretting and fuming, followed his example, not because she had any desire to see him or felt in any way anxious about him, but to save unpleasant remarks and comments.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading She had received a full account of his arrival and appearance from her husband the night previous, after Mr. Rosevelt’s departure for the lodge.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She had received a full account of his arrival and appearance from her husband the night previous, after Mr. Rosevelt’s departure for the lodge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning word was brought from the lodge that Mr. Rosevelt was quite ill, and not able to come up to the mansion for his breakfast.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Later, his wife, with much inward fretting and fuming, followed his example, not because she had any desire to see him or felt in any way anxious about him, but to save unpleasant remarks and comments.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Later, his wife, with much inward fretting and fuming, followed his example, not because she had any desire to see him or felt in any way anxious about him, but to save unpleasant remarks and comments.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading She had received a full account of his arrival and appearance from her husband the night previous, after Mr. Rosevelt’s departure for the lodge.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading She had received a full account of his arrival and appearance from her husband the night previous, after Mr. Rosevelt’s departure for the lodge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Breakfast, indeed!” muttered Mrs. Richards, with a toss of her proud head; “as if he supposed he was going to be invited to sit at the table with my fashionable guests in his shabby clothes.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Breakfast, indeed!” muttered Mrs. Richards, with a toss of her proud head; “as if he supposed he was going to be invited to sit at the table with my fashionable guests in his shabby clothes.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Breakfast, indeed!” muttered Mrs. Richards, with a toss of her proud head; “as if he supposed he was going to be invited to sit at the table with my fashionable guests in his shabby clothes.”
for the reason that
From this reading Later, his wife, with much inward fretting and fuming, followed his example, not because she had any desire to see him or felt in any way anxious about him, but to save unpleasant remarks and comments.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The next morning word was brought from the lodge that Mr. Rosevelt was quite ill, and not able to come up to the mansion for his breakfast.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The next morning word was brought from the lodge that Mr. Rosevelt was quite ill, and not able to come up to the mansion for his breakfast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Later, his wife, with much inward fretting and fuming, followed his example, not because she had any desire to see him or felt in any way anxious about him, but to save unpleasant remarks and comments.
clothing in general
From this reading “Breakfast, indeed!” muttered Mrs. Richards, with a toss of her proud head; “as if he supposed he was going to be invited to sit at the table with my fashionable guests in his shabby clothes.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The next morning word was brought from the lodge that Mr. Rosevelt was quite ill, and not able to come up to the mansion for his breakfast.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Mr. Richards went at once to see him, and to give orders to Mrs. Mellen, the wife of the gardener, to do everything for his comfort.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Later, his wife, with much inward fretting and fuming, followed his example, not because she had any desire to see him or felt in any way anxious about him, but to save unpleasant remarks and comments.
the act of departing
From this reading She had received a full account of his arrival and appearance from her husband the night previous, after Mr. Rosevelt’s departure for the lodge.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Later, his wife, with much inward fretting and fuming, followed his example, not because she had any desire to see him or felt in any way anxious about him, but to save unpleasant remarks and comments.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mr. Richards went at once to see him, and to give orders to Mrs. Mellen, the wife of the gardener, to do everything for his comfort.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Mr. Richards went at once to see him, and to give orders to Mrs. Mellen, the wife of the gardener, to do everything for his comfort.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Later, his wife, with much inward fretting and fuming, followed his example, not because she had any desire to see him or felt in any way anxious about him, but to save unpleasant remarks and comments.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading “Breakfast, indeed!” muttered Mrs. Richards, with a toss of her proud head; “as if he supposed he was going to be invited to sit at the table with my fashionable guests in his shabby clothes.”
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Later, his wife, with much inward fretting and fuming, followed his example, not because she had any desire to see him or felt in any way anxious about him, but to save unpleasant remarks and comments.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Later, his wife, with much inward fretting and fuming, followed his example, not because she had any desire to see him or felt in any way anxious about him, but to save unpleasant remarks and comments.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next morning word was brought from the lodge that Mr. Rosevelt was quite ill, and not able to come up to the mansion for his breakfast.
frettingverbUS /ˈfretɪŋ/
inflected form of “fret” — worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading Later, his wife, with much inward fretting and fuming, followed his example, not because she had any desire to see him or felt in any way anxious about him, but to save unpleasant remarks and comments.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The next morning word was brought from the lodge that Mr. Rosevelt was quite ill, and not able to come up to the mansion for his breakfast.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She had received a full account of his arrival and appearance from her husband the night previous, after Mr. Rosevelt’s departure for the lodge.
fumingverbUS /ˈfjuːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “fume” — be mad, angry, or furious
From this reading Later, his wife, with much inward fretting and fuming, followed his example, not because she had any desire to see him or felt in any way anxious about him, but to save unpleasant remarks and comments.
gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading Mr. Richards went at once to see him, and to give orders to Mrs. Mellen, the wife of the gardener, to do everything for his comfort.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mr. Richards went at once to see him, and to give orders to Mrs. Mellen, the wife of the gardener, to do everything for his comfort.
the act of departing
From this reading “Breakfast, indeed!” muttered Mrs. Richards, with a toss of her proud head; “as if he supposed he was going to be invited to sit at the table with my fashionable guests in his shabby clothes.”
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading “Breakfast, indeed!” muttered Mrs. Richards, with a toss of her proud head; “as if he supposed he was going to be invited to sit at the table with my fashionable guests in his shabby clothes.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had received a full account of his arrival and appearance from her husband the night previous, after Mr. Rosevelt’s departure for the lodge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Breakfast, indeed!” muttered Mrs. Richards, with a toss of her proud head; “as if he supposed he was going to be invited to sit at the table with my fashionable guests in his shabby clothes.”
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “Breakfast, indeed!” muttered Mrs. Richards, with a toss of her proud head; “as if he supposed he was going to be invited to sit at the table with my fashionable guests in his shabby clothes.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Breakfast, indeed!” muttered Mrs. Richards, with a toss of her proud head; “as if he supposed he was going to be invited to sit at the table with my fashionable guests in his shabby clothes.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Richards went at once to see him, and to give orders to Mrs. Mellen, the wife of the gardener, to do everything for his comfort.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning word was brought from the lodge that Mr. Rosevelt was quite ill, and not able to come up to the mansion for his breakfast.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She had received a full account of his arrival and appearance from her husband the night previous, after Mr. Rosevelt’s departure for the lodge.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Breakfast, indeed!” muttered Mrs. Richards, with a toss of her proud head; “as if he supposed he was going to be invited to sit at the table with my fashionable guests in his shabby clothes.”
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The next morning word was brought from the lodge that Mr. Rosevelt was quite ill, and not able to come up to the mansion for his breakfast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Breakfast, indeed!” muttered Mrs. Richards, with a toss of her proud head; “as if he supposed he was going to be invited to sit at the table with my fashionable guests in his shabby clothes.”
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading “Breakfast, indeed!” muttered Mrs. Richards, with a toss of her proud head; “as if he supposed he was going to be invited to sit at the table with my fashionable guests in his shabby clothes.”
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading “Breakfast, indeed!” muttered Mrs. Richards, with a toss of her proud head; “as if he supposed he was going to be invited to sit at the table with my fashionable guests in his shabby clothes.”
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading Later, his wife, with much inward fretting and fuming, followed his example, not because she had any desire to see him or felt in any way anxious about him, but to save unpleasant remarks and comments.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later, his wife, with much inward fretting and fuming, followed his example, not because she had any desire to see him or felt in any way anxious about him, but to save unpleasant remarks and comments.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading The next morning word was brought from the lodge that Mr. Rosevelt was quite ill, and not able to come up to the mansion for his breakfast.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading The next morning word was brought from the lodge that Mr. Rosevelt was quite ill, and not able to come up to the mansion for his breakfast.
Mellen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Richards went at once to see him, and to give orders to Mrs. Mellen, the wife of the gardener, to do everything for his comfort.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning word was brought from the lodge that Mr. Rosevelt was quite ill, and not able to come up to the mansion for his breakfast.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The next morning word was brought from the lodge that Mr. Rosevelt was quite ill, and not able to come up to the mansion for his breakfast.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Breakfast, indeed!” muttered Mrs. Richards, with a toss of her proud head; “as if he supposed he was going to be invited to sit at the table with my fashionable guests in his shabby clothes.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Later, his wife, with much inward fretting and fuming, followed his example, not because she had any desire to see him or felt in any way anxious about him, but to save unpleasant remarks and comments.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading “Breakfast, indeed!” muttered Mrs. Richards, with a toss of her proud head; “as if he supposed he was going to be invited to sit at the table with my fashionable guests in his shabby clothes.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Breakfast, indeed!” muttered Mrs. Richards, with a toss of her proud head; “as if he supposed he was going to be invited to sit at the table with my fashionable guests in his shabby clothes.”
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning word was brought from the lodge that Mr. Rosevelt was quite ill, and not able to come up to the mansion for his breakfast.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She had received a full account of his arrival and appearance from her husband the night previous, after Mr. Rosevelt’s departure for the lodge.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The next morning word was brought from the lodge that Mr. Rosevelt was quite ill, and not able to come up to the mansion for his breakfast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Breakfast, indeed!” muttered Mrs. Richards, with a toss of her proud head; “as if he supposed he was going to be invited to sit at the table with my fashionable guests in his shabby clothes.”
on one occasion
From this reading Mr. Richards went at once to see him, and to give orders to Mrs. Mellen, the wife of the gardener, to do everything for his comfort.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Later, his wife, with much inward fretting and fuming, followed his example, not because she had any desire to see him or felt in any way anxious about him, but to save unpleasant remarks and comments.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Mr. Richards went at once to see him, and to give orders to Mrs. Mellen, the wife of the gardener, to do everything for his comfort.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading She had received a full account of his arrival and appearance from her husband the night previous, after Mr. Rosevelt’s departure for the lodge.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading “Breakfast, indeed!” muttered Mrs. Richards, with a toss of her proud head; “as if he supposed he was going to be invited to sit at the table with my fashionable guests in his shabby clothes.”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The next morning word was brought from the lodge that Mr. Rosevelt was quite ill, and not able to come up to the mansion for his breakfast.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading She had received a full account of his arrival and appearance from her husband the night previous, after Mr. Rosevelt’s departure for the lodge.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Later, his wife, with much inward fretting and fuming, followed his example, not because she had any desire to see him or felt in any way anxious about him, but to save unpleasant remarks and comments.
RichardsnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdz/
English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)
From this reading “Breakfast, indeed!” muttered Mrs. Richards, with a toss of her proud head; “as if he supposed he was going to be invited to sit at the table with my fashionable guests in his shabby clothes.”
Rosevelt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next morning word was brought from the lodge that Mr. Rosevelt was quite ill, and not able to come up to the mansion for his breakfast.
Rosevelt's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had received a full account of his arrival and appearance from her husband the night previous, after Mr. Rosevelt’s departure for the lodge.
except for; apart from
From this reading Later, his wife, with much inward fretting and fuming, followed his example, not because she had any desire to see him or felt in any way anxious about him, but to save unpleasant remarks and comments.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mr. Richards went at once to see him, and to give orders to Mrs. Mellen, the wife of the gardener, to do everything for his comfort.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading “Breakfast, indeed!” muttered Mrs. Richards, with a toss of her proud head; “as if he supposed he was going to be invited to sit at the table with my fashionable guests in his shabby clothes.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had received a full account of his arrival and appearance from her husband the night previous, after Mr. Rosevelt’s departure for the lodge.
be seated
From this reading “Breakfast, indeed!” muttered Mrs. Richards, with a toss of her proud head; “as if he supposed he was going to be invited to sit at the table with my fashionable guests in his shabby clothes.”
required or under orders
From this reading “Breakfast, indeed!” muttered Mrs. Richards, with a toss of her proud head; “as if he supposed he was going to be invited to sit at the table with my fashionable guests in his shabby clothes.”
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading “Breakfast, indeed!” muttered Mrs. Richards, with a toss of her proud head; “as if he supposed he was going to be invited to sit at the table with my fashionable guests in his shabby clothes.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next morning word was brought from the lodge that Mr. Rosevelt was quite ill, and not able to come up to the mansion for his breakfast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning word was brought from the lodge that Mr. Rosevelt was quite ill, and not able to come up to the mansion for his breakfast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning word was brought from the lodge that Mr. Rosevelt was quite ill, and not able to come up to the mansion for his breakfast.
tossverbUS /tɔːs/
throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading “Breakfast, indeed!” muttered Mrs. Richards, with a toss of her proud head; “as if he supposed he was going to be invited to sit at the table with my fashionable guests in his shabby clothes.”
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Later, his wife, with much inward fretting and fuming, followed his example, not because she had any desire to see him or felt in any way anxious about him, but to save unpleasant remarks and comments.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The next morning word was brought from the lodge that Mr. Rosevelt was quite ill, and not able to come up to the mansion for his breakfast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning word was brought from the lodge that Mr. Rosevelt was quite ill, and not able to come up to the mansion for his breakfast.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Later, his wife, with much inward fretting and fuming, followed his example, not because she had any desire to see him or felt in any way anxious about him, but to save unpleasant remarks and comments.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mr. Richards went at once to see him, and to give orders to Mrs. Mellen, the wife of the gardener, to do everything for his comfort.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Mr. Richards went at once to see him, and to give orders to Mrs. Mellen, the wife of the gardener, to do everything for his comfort.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Breakfast, indeed!” muttered Mrs. Richards, with a toss of her proud head; “as if he supposed he was going to be invited to sit at the table with my fashionable guests in his shabby clothes.”
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The next morning word was brought from the lodge that Mr. Rosevelt was quite ill, and not able to come up to the mansion for his breakfast.
