Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

later than; following

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

in addition

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Every one ran out to see what was the matter, and the maid was found picking up Mrs. Morton's silver teapot, the basket-work handle of which had suddenly collapsed under the weight of tea and tea-leaves.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Every one ran out to see what was the matter, and the maid was found picking up Mrs. Morton's silver teapot, the basket-work handle of which had suddenly collapsed under the weight of tea and tea-leaves.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had been a wedding-present, and was her great pride.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading After due examination to see whether there were any bruises or dents, she said-- 'Well, Ida, we must have yours; run and fetch it out of the box.

plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration

From this reading After due examination to see whether there were any bruises or dents, she said-- 'Well, Ida, we must have yours; run and fetch it out of the box.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

past form of “collapse” — break down, literally or metaphorically

From this reading Every one ran out to see what was the matter, and the maid was found picking up Mrs. Morton's silver teapot, the basket-work handle of which had suddenly collapsed under the weight of tea and tea-leaves.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

a state at a particular time

From this reading The mistress's exclamations and objurgation of the maid for not having discovered its frail condition need not be repeated.

fall or come down violently

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

plural of “dent” — an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)

From this reading After due examination to see whether there were any bruises or dents, she said-- 'Well, Ida, we must have yours; run and fetch it out of the box.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The mistress's exclamations and objurgation of the maid for not having discovered its frail condition need not be repeated.

let fall to the ground

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading After due examination to see whether there were any bruises or dents, she said-- 'Well, Ida, we must have yours; run and fetch it out of the box.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every one ran out to see what was the matter, and the maid was found picking up Mrs. Morton's silver teapot, the basket-work handle of which had suddenly collapsed under the weight of tea and tea-leaves.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance

From this reading The mistress's exclamations and objurgation of the maid for not having discovered its frail condition need not be repeated.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading After due examination to see whether there were any bruises or dents, she said-- 'Well, Ida, we must have yours; run and fetch it out of the box.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

set up or found

From this reading Every one ran out to see what was the matter, and the maid was found picking up Mrs. Morton's silver teapot, the basket-work handle of which had suddenly collapsed under the weight of tea and tea-leaves.

physically weak

From this reading The mistress's exclamations and objurgation of the maid for not having discovered its frail condition need not be repeated.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading Every one ran out to see what was the matter, and the maid was found picking up Mrs. Morton's silver teapot, the basket-work handle of which had suddenly collapsed under the weight of tea and tea-leaves.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading After due examination to see whether there were any bruises or dents, she said-- 'Well, Ida, we must have yours; run and fetch it out of the box.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The mistress's exclamations and objurgation of the maid for not having discovered its frail condition need not be repeated.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It had been a wedding-present, and was her great pride.

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank

From this reading After due examination to see whether there were any bruises or dents, she said-- 'Well, Ida, we must have yours; run and fetch it out of the box.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had been a wedding-present, and was her great pride.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The mistress's exclamations and objurgation of the maid for not having discovered its frail condition need not be repeated.

and nothing more

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

immediately past

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

a female domestic

From this reading Every one ran out to see what was the matter, and the maid was found picking up Mrs. Morton's silver teapot, the basket-work handle of which had suddenly collapsed under the weight of tea and tea-leaves.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Every one ran out to see what was the matter, and the maid was found picking up Mrs. Morton's silver teapot, the basket-work handle of which had suddenly collapsed under the weight of tea and tea-leaves.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The mistress's exclamations and objurgation of the maid for not having discovered its frail condition need not be repeated.

possessive form of “morton” — United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading After due examination to see whether there were any bruises or dents, she said-- 'Well, Ida, we must have yours; run and fetch it out of the box.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading The mistress's exclamations and objurgation of the maid for not having discovered its frail condition need not be repeated.

information about recent and important events

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

according to the clock

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

rebuking a person harshly

From this reading The mistress's exclamations and objurgation of the maid for not having discovered its frail condition need not be repeated.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Every one ran out to see what was the matter, and the maid was found picking up Mrs. Morton's silver teapot, the basket-work handle of which had suddenly collapsed under the weight of tea and tea-leaves.

and nothing more

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Every one ran out to see what was the matter, and the maid was found picking up Mrs. Morton's silver teapot, the basket-work handle of which had suddenly collapsed under the weight of tea and tea-leaves.

A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

the quantity of a crop that is harvested

From this reading Every one ran out to see what was the matter, and the maid was found picking up Mrs. Morton's silver teapot, the basket-work handle of which had suddenly collapsed under the weight of tea and tea-leaves.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading It had been a wedding-present, and was her great pride.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Every one ran out to see what was the matter, and the maid was found picking up Mrs. Morton's silver teapot, the basket-work handle of which had suddenly collapsed under the weight of tea and tea-leaves.

recurring again and again

From this reading The mistress's exclamations and objurgation of the maid for not having discovered its frail condition need not be repeated.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading After due examination to see whether there were any bruises or dents, she said-- 'Well, Ida, we must have yours; run and fetch it out of the box.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading After due examination to see whether there were any bruises or dents, she said-- 'Well, Ida, we must have yours; run and fetch it out of the box.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Every one ran out to see what was the matter, and the maid was found picking up Mrs. Morton's silver teapot, the basket-work handle of which had suddenly collapsed under the weight of tea and tea-leaves.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading After due examination to see whether there were any bruises or dents, she said-- 'Well, Ida, we must have yours; run and fetch it out of the box.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Every one ran out to see what was the matter, and the maid was found picking up Mrs. Morton's silver teapot, the basket-work handle of which had suddenly collapsed under the weight of tea and tea-leaves.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Every one ran out to see what was the matter, and the maid was found picking up Mrs. Morton's silver teapot, the basket-work handle of which had suddenly collapsed under the weight of tea and tea-leaves.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Every one ran out to see what was the matter, and the maid was found picking up Mrs. Morton's silver teapot, the basket-work handle of which had suddenly collapsed under the weight of tea and tea-leaves.

pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle

From this reading Every one ran out to see what was the matter, and the maid was found picking up Mrs. Morton's silver teapot, the basket-work handle of which had suddenly collapsed under the weight of tea and tea-leaves.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Every one ran out to see what was the matter, and the maid was found picking up Mrs. Morton's silver teapot, the basket-work handle of which had suddenly collapsed under the weight of tea and tea-leaves.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Every one ran out to see what was the matter, and the maid was found picking up Mrs. Morton's silver teapot, the basket-work handle of which had suddenly collapsed under the weight of tea and tea-leaves.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading After due examination to see whether there were any bruises or dents, she said-- 'Well, Ida, we must have yours; run and fetch it out of the box.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It had been a wedding-present, and was her great pride.

the fourth day of the week; the third working day

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading Every one ran out to see what was the matter, and the maid was found picking up Mrs. Morton's silver teapot, the basket-work handle of which had suddenly collapsed under the weight of tea and tea-leaves.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading After due examination to see whether there were any bruises or dents, she said-- 'Well, Ida, we must have yours; run and fetch it out of the box.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading After due examination to see whether there were any bruises or dents, she said-- 'Well, Ida, we must have yours; run and fetch it out of the box.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Every one ran out to see what was the matter, and the maid was found picking up Mrs. Morton's silver teapot, the basket-work handle of which had suddenly collapsed under the weight of tea and tea-leaves.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading After due examination to see whether there were any bruises or dents, she said-- 'Well, Ida, we must have yours; run and fetch it out of the box.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Every one ran out to see what was the matter, and the maid was found picking up Mrs. Morton's silver teapot, the basket-work handle of which had suddenly collapsed under the weight of tea and tea-leaves.

which person or people

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE STATION There was a crash in Mrs. Morton's kitchen, where an elegant five o'clock tea was preparing, not only to greet Herbert, who had just come home to await the news of his fate after the last military examination open to him, but also for a friend or two of his mother's, who, to his great annoyance, might be expected to drop in on any Wednesday afternoon.

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading After due examination to see whether there were any bruises or dents, she said-- 'Well, Ida, we must have yours; run and fetch it out of the box.