used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The hospitality so kindly extended to them in their own house by a stranger, imparted no especial pleasure to those invited.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading At the head of the table, which had been beautifully adorned for the betrothal-feast, the red-bearded captain had seated himself in terrible majesty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Desiring, for the present, to appear unusually gracious, he had invited the heads of the family and their children to take places at the table.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Desiring, for the present, to appear unusually gracious, he had invited the heads of the family and their children to take places at the table.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the head of the table, which had been beautifully adorned for the betrothal-feast, the red-bearded captain had seated himself in terrible majesty.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading At the head of the table, which had been beautifully adorned for the betrothal-feast, the red-bearded captain had seated himself in terrible majesty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At the head of the table, which had been beautifully adorned for the betrothal-feast, the red-bearded captain had seated himself in terrible majesty.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Fessel looked with a gloomy brow directly before him; while the faithful Katharine forced herself to introduce and sustain the conversation, that a want of occupation might not give the fiend leisure for evil thoughts.
betrothal-feast
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From this reading At the head of the table, which had been beautifully adorned for the betrothal-feast, the red-bearded captain had seated himself in terrible majesty.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Fessel looked with a gloomy brow directly before him; while the faithful Katharine forced herself to introduce and sustain the conversation, that a want of occupation might not give the fiend leisure for evil thoughts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The hospitality so kindly extended to them in their own house by a stranger, imparted no especial pleasure to those invited.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading At the head of the table, which had been beautifully adorned for the betrothal-feast, the red-bearded captain had seated himself in terrible majesty.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Desiring, for the present, to appear unusually gracious, he had invited the heads of the family and their children to take places at the table.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Fessel looked with a gloomy brow directly before him; while the faithful Katharine forced herself to introduce and sustain the conversation, that a want of occupation might not give the fiend leisure for evil thoughts.
DesiringverbUS /dɪˈzaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Desiring, for the present, to appear unusually gracious, he had invited the heads of the family and their children to take places at the table.
detestableadjective
offensive to the mind
From this reading The children had formed the heroic resolution of not eating a morsel, merely to show their dislike to the detestable red-beard.
without deviation
From this reading Fessel looked with a gloomy brow directly before him; while the faithful Katharine forced herself to introduce and sustain the conversation, that a want of occupation might not give the fiend leisure for evil thoughts.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading The children had formed the heroic resolution of not eating a morsel, merely to show their dislike to the detestable red-beard.
the act of consuming food
From this reading The children had formed the heroic resolution of not eating a morsel, merely to show their dislike to the detestable red-beard.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading The hospitality so kindly extended to them in their own house by a stranger, imparted no especial pleasure to those invited.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Fessel looked with a gloomy brow directly before him; while the faithful Katharine forced herself to introduce and sustain the conversation, that a want of occupation might not give the fiend leisure for evil thoughts.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading The hospitality so kindly extended to them in their own house by a stranger, imparted no especial pleasure to those invited.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Fessel looked with a gloomy brow directly before him; while the faithful Katharine forced herself to introduce and sustain the conversation, that a want of occupation might not give the fiend leisure for evil thoughts.
a social unit living together
From this reading Desiring, for the present, to appear unusually gracious, he had invited the heads of the family and their children to take places at the table.
Fessel
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From this reading Fessel looked with a gloomy brow directly before him; while the faithful Katharine forced herself to introduce and sustain the conversation, that a want of occupation might not give the fiend leisure for evil thoughts.
fiendnounUS /fiːnd/
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading Fessel looked with a gloomy brow directly before him; while the faithful Katharine forced herself to introduce and sustain the conversation, that a want of occupation might not give the fiend leisure for evil thoughts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the head of the table, which had been beautifully adorned for the betrothal-feast, the red-bearded captain had seated himself in terrible majesty.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Fessel looked with a gloomy brow directly before him; while the faithful Katharine forced herself to introduce and sustain the conversation, that a want of occupation might not give the fiend leisure for evil thoughts.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The children had formed the heroic resolution of not eating a morsel, merely to show their dislike to the detestable red-beard.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Fessel looked with a gloomy brow directly before him; while the faithful Katharine forced herself to introduce and sustain the conversation, that a want of occupation might not give the fiend leisure for evil thoughts.
depressingly dark
From this reading Fessel looked with a gloomy brow directly before him; while the faithful Katharine forced herself to introduce and sustain the conversation, that a want of occupation might not give the fiend leisure for evil thoughts.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading Desiring, for the present, to appear unusually gracious, he had invited the heads of the family and their children to take places at the table.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the head of the table, which had been beautifully adorned for the betrothal-feast, the red-bearded captain had seated himself in terrible majesty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Desiring, for the present, to appear unusually gracious, he had invited the heads of the family and their children to take places at the table.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading At the head of the table, which had been beautifully adorned for the betrothal-feast, the red-bearded captain had seated himself in terrible majesty.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Desiring, for the present, to appear unusually gracious, he had invited the heads of the family and their children to take places at the table.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading The children had formed the heroic resolution of not eating a morsel, merely to show their dislike to the detestable red-beard.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Fessel looked with a gloomy brow directly before him; while the faithful Katharine forced herself to introduce and sustain the conversation, that a want of occupation might not give the fiend leisure for evil thoughts.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fessel looked with a gloomy brow directly before him; while the faithful Katharine forced herself to introduce and sustain the conversation, that a want of occupation might not give the fiend leisure for evil thoughts.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At the head of the table, which had been beautifully adorned for the betrothal-feast, the red-bearded captain had seated himself in terrible majesty.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading The hospitality so kindly extended to them in their own house by a stranger, imparted no especial pleasure to those invited.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The hospitality so kindly extended to them in their own house by a stranger, imparted no especial pleasure to those invited.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading The hospitality so kindly extended to them in their own house by a stranger, imparted no especial pleasure to those invited.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the head of the table, which had been beautifully adorned for the betrothal-feast, the red-bearded captain had seated himself in terrible majesty.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading Fessel looked with a gloomy brow directly before him; while the faithful Katharine forced herself to introduce and sustain the conversation, that a want of occupation might not give the fiend leisure for evil thoughts.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Desiring, for the present, to appear unusually gracious, he had invited the heads of the family and their children to take places at the table.
Katharine
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From this reading Fessel looked with a gloomy brow directly before him; while the faithful Katharine forced herself to introduce and sustain the conversation, that a want of occupation might not give the fiend leisure for evil thoughts.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading The hospitality so kindly extended to them in their own house by a stranger, imparted no especial pleasure to those invited.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Fessel looked with a gloomy brow directly before him; while the faithful Katharine forced herself to introduce and sustain the conversation, that a want of occupation might not give the fiend leisure for evil thoughts.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Fessel looked with a gloomy brow directly before him; while the faithful Katharine forced herself to introduce and sustain the conversation, that a want of occupation might not give the fiend leisure for evil thoughts.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading At the head of the table, which had been beautifully adorned for the betrothal-feast, the red-bearded captain had seated himself in terrible majesty.
and nothing more
From this reading The children had formed the heroic resolution of not eating a morsel, merely to show their dislike to the detestable red-beard.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Fessel looked with a gloomy brow directly before him; while the faithful Katharine forced herself to introduce and sustain the conversation, that a want of occupation might not give the fiend leisure for evil thoughts.
morselnounUS /ˈmɔːrsəl/
a small quantity of anything
From this reading The children had formed the heroic resolution of not eating a morsel, merely to show their dislike to the detestable red-beard.
not any; not one
From this reading The hospitality so kindly extended to them in their own house by a stranger, imparted no especial pleasure to those invited.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The children had formed the heroic resolution of not eating a morsel, merely to show their dislike to the detestable red-beard.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Fessel looked with a gloomy brow directly before him; while the faithful Katharine forced herself to introduce and sustain the conversation, that a want of occupation might not give the fiend leisure for evil thoughts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the head of the table, which had been beautifully adorned for the betrothal-feast, the red-bearded captain had seated himself in terrible majesty.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The hospitality so kindly extended to them in their own house by a stranger, imparted no especial pleasure to those invited.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Desiring, for the present, to appear unusually gracious, he had invited the heads of the family and their children to take places at the table.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The hospitality so kindly extended to them in their own house by a stranger, imparted no especial pleasure to those invited.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Desiring, for the present, to appear unusually gracious, he had invited the heads of the family and their children to take places at the table.
red-beard
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From this reading The children had formed the heroic resolution of not eating a morsel, merely to show their dislike to the detestable red-beard.
red-bearded
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From this reading At the head of the table, which had been beautifully adorned for the betrothal-feast, the red-bearded captain had seated himself in terrible majesty.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading The children had formed the heroic resolution of not eating a morsel, merely to show their dislike to the detestable red-beard.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading At the head of the table, which had been beautifully adorned for the betrothal-feast, the red-bearded captain had seated himself in terrible majesty.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The children had formed the heroic resolution of not eating a morsel, merely to show their dislike to the detestable red-beard.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The hospitality so kindly extended to them in their own house by a stranger, imparted no especial pleasure to those invited.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The hospitality so kindly extended to them in their own house by a stranger, imparted no especial pleasure to those invited.
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading Fessel looked with a gloomy brow directly before him; while the faithful Katharine forced herself to introduce and sustain the conversation, that a want of occupation might not give the fiend leisure for evil thoughts.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading At the head of the table, which had been beautifully adorned for the betrothal-feast, the red-bearded captain had seated himself in terrible majesty.
carry out
From this reading Desiring, for the present, to appear unusually gracious, he had invited the heads of the family and their children to take places at the table.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading At the head of the table, which had been beautifully adorned for the betrothal-feast, the red-bearded captain had seated himself in terrible majesty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fessel looked with a gloomy brow directly before him; while the faithful Katharine forced herself to introduce and sustain the conversation, that a want of occupation might not give the fiend leisure for evil thoughts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the head of the table, which had been beautifully adorned for the betrothal-feast, the red-bearded captain had seated himself in terrible majesty.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Desiring, for the present, to appear unusually gracious, he had invited the heads of the family and their children to take places at the table.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The hospitality so kindly extended to them in their own house by a stranger, imparted no especial pleasure to those invited.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The hospitality so kindly extended to them in their own house by a stranger, imparted no especial pleasure to those invited.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Fessel looked with a gloomy brow directly before him; while the faithful Katharine forced herself to introduce and sustain the conversation, that a want of occupation might not give the fiend leisure for evil thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Desiring, for the present, to appear unusually gracious, he had invited the heads of the family and their children to take places at the table.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Desiring, for the present, to appear unusually gracious, he had invited the heads of the family and their children to take places at the table.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Fessel looked with a gloomy brow directly before him; while the faithful Katharine forced herself to introduce and sustain the conversation, that a want of occupation might not give the fiend leisure for evil thoughts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the head of the table, which had been beautifully adorned for the betrothal-feast, the red-bearded captain had seated himself in terrible majesty.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Fessel looked with a gloomy brow directly before him; while the faithful Katharine forced herself to introduce and sustain the conversation, that a want of occupation might not give the fiend leisure for evil thoughts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fessel looked with a gloomy brow directly before him; while the faithful Katharine forced herself to introduce and sustain the conversation, that a want of occupation might not give the fiend leisure for evil thoughts.
