Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

the state of being absent

From this reading And she would not have breakfast a silent meal, but chatted and laughed, and had so much to tell Gwen of all that had happened during her absence, that she infected the others with her light-hearted gaiety.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading She looked in astonishment at Elfie, who was flitting round the room singing merrily, as she added fresh flowers to the vases on the breakfast table.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading And she would not have breakfast a silent meal, but chatted and laughed, and had so much to tell Gwen of all that had happened during her absence, that she infected the others with her light-hearted gaiety.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

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

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading She looked in astonishment at Elfie, who was flitting round the room singing merrily, as she added fresh flowers to the vases on the breakfast table.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading She looked in astonishment at Elfie, who was flitting round the room singing merrily, as she added fresh flowers to the vases on the breakfast table.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

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

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

plural of “beggar” — a pauper who lives by begging

From this reading There is no death in the house, and they say beggars have lighter hearts than kings!'

give a benediction to

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And she would not have breakfast a silent meal, but chatted and laughed, and had so much to tell Gwen of all that had happened during her absence, that she infected the others with her light-hearted gaiety.

inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading And she would not have breakfast a silent meal, but chatted and laughed, and had so much to tell Gwen of all that had happened during her absence, that she infected the others with her light-hearted gaiety.

give encouragement to

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

without comfort

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading There is no death in the house, and they say beggars have lighter hearts than kings!'

in a rebellious manner

From this reading 'Well,' said Elfie, a little defiantly, 'I am not going to be miserable, even if we have lost our money.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

on a floor below

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading And she would not have breakfast a silent meal, but chatted and laughed, and had so much to tell Gwen of all that had happened during her absence, that she infected the others with her light-hearted gaiety.

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

From this reading She looked in astonishment at Elfie, who was flitting round the room singing merrily, as she added fresh flowers to the vases on the breakfast table.

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

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

divisible by two

From this reading 'Well,' said Elfie, a little defiantly, 'I am not going to be miserable, even if we have lost our money.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

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

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading She looked in astonishment at Elfie, who was flitting round the room singing merrily, as she added fresh flowers to the vases on the breakfast table.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading She looked in astonishment at Elfie, who was flitting round the room singing merrily, as she added fresh flowers to the vases on the breakfast table.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading She looked in astonishment at Elfie, who was flitting round the room singing merrily, as she added fresh flowers to the vases on the breakfast table.

a gay feeling

From this reading And she would not have breakfast a silent meal, but chatted and laughed, and had so much to tell Gwen of all that had happened during her absence, that she infected the others with her light-hearted gaiety.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

the act of departing

From this reading 'Well,' said Elfie, a little defiantly, 'I am not going to be miserable, even if we have lost our money.

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

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

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

From this reading And she would not have breakfast a silent meal, but chatted and laughed, and had so much to tell Gwen of all that had happened during her absence, that she infected the others with her light-hearted gaiety.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading And she would not have breakfast a silent meal, but chatted and laughed, and had so much to tell Gwen of all that had happened during her absence, that she infected the others with her light-hearted gaiety.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading There is no death in the house, and they say beggars have lighter hearts than kings!'

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

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

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

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

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading There is no death in the house, and they say beggars have lighter hearts than kings!'

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading 'Well,' said Elfie, a little defiantly, 'I am not going to be miserable, even if we have lost our money.

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

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms

From this reading And she would not have breakfast a silent meal, but chatted and laughed, and had so much to tell Gwen of all that had happened during her absence, that she infected the others with her light-hearted gaiety.

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

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading There is no death in the house, and they say beggars have lighter hearts than kings!'

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading And she would not have breakfast a silent meal, but chatted and laughed, and had so much to tell Gwen of all that had happened during her absence, that she infected the others with her light-hearted gaiety.

carefree and happy and lighthearted

From this reading And she would not have breakfast a silent meal, but chatted and laughed, and had so much to tell Gwen of all that had happened during her absence, that she infected the others with her light-hearted gaiety.

a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

From this reading There is no death in the house, and they say beggars have lighter hearts than kings!'

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading 'Well,' said Elfie, a little defiantly, 'I am not going to be miserable, even if we have lost our money.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She looked in astonishment at Elfie, who was flitting round the room singing merrily, as she added fresh flowers to the vases on the breakfast table.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading 'Well,' said Elfie, a little defiantly, 'I am not going to be miserable, even if we have lost our money.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading And she would not have breakfast a silent meal, but chatted and laughed, and had so much to tell Gwen of all that had happened during her absence, that she infected the others with her light-hearted gaiety.

in a joyous manner

From this reading She looked in astonishment at Elfie, who was flitting round the room singing merrily, as she added fresh flowers to the vases on the breakfast table.

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading 'Well,' said Elfie, a little defiantly, 'I am not going to be miserable, even if we have lost our money.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading 'Well,' said Elfie, a little defiantly, 'I am not going to be miserable, even if we have lost our money.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading And she would not have breakfast a silent meal, but chatted and laughed, and had so much to tell Gwen of all that had happened during her absence, that she infected the others with her light-hearted gaiety.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

not any; not one

From this reading There is no death in the house, and they say beggars have lighter hearts than kings!'

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading 'Well,' said Elfie, a little defiantly, 'I am not going to be miserable, even if we have lost our money.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And she would not have breakfast a silent meal, but chatted and laughed, and had so much to tell Gwen of all that had happened during her absence, that she infected the others with her light-hearted gaiety.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She looked in astonishment at Elfie, who was flitting round the room singing merrily, as she added fresh flowers to the vases on the breakfast table.

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

From this reading And she would not have breakfast a silent meal, but chatted and laughed, and had so much to tell Gwen of all that had happened during her absence, that she infected the others with her light-hearted gaiety.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading 'Well,' said Elfie, a little defiantly, 'I am not going to be miserable, even if we have lost our money.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading She looked in astonishment at Elfie, who was flitting round the room singing merrily, as she added fresh flowers to the vases on the breakfast table.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading She looked in astonishment at Elfie, who was flitting round the room singing merrily, as she added fresh flowers to the vases on the breakfast table.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'Well,' said Elfie, a little defiantly, 'I am not going to be miserable, even if we have lost our money.

express in words

From this reading There is no death in the house, and they say beggars have lighter hearts than kings!'

third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

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

From this reading She looked in astonishment at Elfie, who was flitting round the room singing merrily, as she added fresh flowers to the vases on the breakfast table.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading And she would not have breakfast a silent meal, but chatted and laughed, and had so much to tell Gwen of all that had happened during her absence, that she infected the others with her light-hearted gaiety.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And she would not have breakfast a silent meal, but chatted and laughed, and had so much to tell Gwen of all that had happened during her absence, that she infected the others with her light-hearted gaiety.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading She looked in astonishment at Elfie, who was flitting round the room singing merrily, as she added fresh flowers to the vases on the breakfast table.

express in words

From this reading And she would not have breakfast a silent meal, but chatted and laughed, and had so much to tell Gwen of all that had happened during her absence, that she infected the others with her light-hearted gaiety.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There is no death in the house, and they say beggars have lighter hearts than kings!'

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

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

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is no death in the house, and they say beggars have lighter hearts than kings!'

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There is no death in the house, and they say beggars have lighter hearts than kings!'

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

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

plural of “vas” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading She looked in astonishment at Elfie, who was flitting round the room singing merrily, as she added fresh flowers to the vases on the breakfast table.

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

From this reading She looked in astonishment at Elfie, who was flitting round the room singing merrily, as she added fresh flowers to the vases on the breakfast table.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading 'Well,' said Elfie, a little defiantly, 'I am not going to be miserable, even if we have lost our money.

(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 'Well,' said Elfie, a little defiantly, 'I am not going to be miserable, even if we have lost our money.

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

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

during the time that

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

a Caucasian

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

which person or people

From this reading She looked in astonishment at Elfie, who was flitting round the room singing merrily, as she added fresh flowers to the vases on the breakfast table.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Elfie's Choice 'Go, whate'er the lot may be That my Father sends to me, Never am I comfortless With His Word to aid and bless; And while He His help is bringing, I will cheer the way with singing.'--_Farningham._ Gwen refused to have her breakfast in bed the next morning, and appeared downstairs at the usual hour with a white determined face.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading And she would not have breakfast a silent meal, but chatted and laughed, and had so much to tell Gwen of all that had happened during her absence, that she infected the others with her light-hearted gaiety.