used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was ten o’clock, and now only this little family circle was left in the Lodge of Killiecrankie.
arbitraryadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrbətreri/
based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
candlesticknounUS /ˈkændəlstɪk/
a holder with sockets for candles
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
candlesticksnounUS /ˈkændəlstɪks/
plural of “candlestick” — a holder with sockets for candles
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading It was ten o’clock, and now only this little family circle was left in the Lodge of Killiecrankie.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Yet “the boys” found it dull, we confess.
carefully weighed
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
disobeyedverbUS /ˌdɪsoʊˈbeɪd/
past form of “disobey” — refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Yet “the boys” found it dull, we confess.
a social unit living together
From this reading It was ten o’clock, and now only this little family circle was left in the Lodge of Killiecrankie.
FOGGO
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HOUSE OF FOGGO.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
set up or found
From this reading Yet “the boys” found it dull, we confess.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HOUSE OF FOGGO.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was ten o’clock, and now only this little family circle was left in the Lodge of Killiecrankie.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was ten o’clock, and now only this little family circle was left in the Lodge of Killiecrankie.
jeopardynounUS /ˈdʒepərdi/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
Killiecrankie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was ten o’clock, and now only this little family circle was left in the Lodge of Killiecrankie.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It was ten o’clock, and now only this little family circle was left in the Lodge of Killiecrankie.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was ten o’clock, and now only this little family circle was left in the Lodge of Killiecrankie.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading It was ten o’clock, and now only this little family circle was left in the Lodge of Killiecrankie.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
the force of workers available
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
nephewsnounUS /ˈnefjuːz/
plural of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was ten o’clock, and now only this little family circle was left in the Lodge of Killiecrankie.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was ten o’clock, and now only this little family circle was left in the Lodge of Killiecrankie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOUSE OF FOGGO.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
and nothing more
From this reading It was ten o’clock, and now only this little family circle was left in the Lodge of Killiecrankie.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
except for; apart from
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
seniorsnounUS /ˈsiːnjərz/
plural of “senior” — an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
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 Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It was ten o’clock, and now only this little family circle was left in the Lodge of Killiecrankie.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUSE OF FOGGO.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was ten o’clock, and now only this little family circle was left in the Lodge of Killiecrankie.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
turbannounUS /ˈtɜːrbən/
a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
unoccupiedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːkjəpaɪd/
not held or filled or in use
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
unsafeadjectiveUS /ənˈseɪf/
lacking in security or safety
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
precisely as stated
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was ten o’clock, and now only this little family circle was left in the Lodge of Killiecrankie.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Yet “the boys” found it dull, we confess.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
which person or people
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
Willsie
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From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading These nephews did not live at Killiecrankie Lodge; but Miss Willsie, who was very careful, and a notable manager, considered it would be unsafe for “the boys” to go home to their lodgings at so late an hour as this--so her invitations always included a night’s lodging; and the kind and arbitrary little woman was not accustomed to be disobeyed.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet “the boys” found it dull, we confess.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Miss Willsie, with one of the big silver candlesticks drawn so very close that her blue turban trembled, and stood in jeopardy, read the _Times_; Mr Foggo sat in his armchair, doing nothing save contemplating the other light in the other candlestick; and at the unoccupied sides of the table, between the seniors, were the two young men.
