used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MASTER I Guardians sat at a long, green-covered table.
abhorredverbUS /əbˈhɔːrd/
inflected form of “abhor” — find repugnant
From this reading His difference was advertised in his youth--a quality very much abhorred by the honest guardians as speaking to shocking idleness--and in the refinement of his voice and speech--a peculiarity that lent itself to banter and was used for such.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Large plates of sandwiches and large cups of coffee were supporting them against the strain of their labours in sitting late, and they regarded Mr. Wriford with eyes that stared from above busily engaged mouths.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading A different class of men from the members of the Cottage Hospital Committee and, like the Matron, accustomed to a class of pauper different from Mr. Wriford.
advertisedadjectiveUS /ˈædvərtaɪzd/
called to public attention
From this reading His difference was advertised in his youth--a quality very much abhorred by the honest guardians as speaking to shocking idleness--and in the refinement of his voice and speech--a peculiarity that lent itself to banter and was used for such.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Large plates of sandwiches and large cups of coffee were supporting them against the strain of their labours in sitting late, and they regarded Mr. Wriford with eyes that stared from above busily engaged mouths.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Large plates of sandwiches and large cups of coffee were supporting them against the strain of their labours in sitting late, and they regarded Mr. Wriford with eyes that stared from above busily engaged mouths.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His difference was advertised in his youth--a quality very much abhorred by the honest guardians as speaking to shocking idleness--and in the refinement of his voice and speech--a peculiarity that lent itself to banter and was used for such.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MASTER I Guardians sat at a long, green-covered table.
banternounUS /ˈbæntər/
light teasing repartee
From this reading His difference was advertised in his youth--a quality very much abhorred by the honest guardians as speaking to shocking idleness--and in the refinement of his voice and speech--a peculiarity that lent itself to banter and was used for such.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading Large plates of sandwiches and large cups of coffee were supporting them against the strain of their labours in sitting late, and they regarded Mr. Wriford with eyes that stared from above busily engaged mouths.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His difference was advertised in his youth--a quality very much abhorred by the honest guardians as speaking to shocking idleness--and in the refinement of his voice and speech--a peculiarity that lent itself to banter and was used for such.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading A different class of men from the members of the Cottage Hospital Committee and, like the Matron, accustomed to a class of pauper different from Mr. Wriford.
CLURK
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From this reading CLURK FOR MR.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Large plates of sandwiches and large cups of coffee were supporting them against the strain of their labours in sitting late, and they regarded Mr. Wriford with eyes that stared from above busily engaged mouths.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading A different class of men from the members of the Cottage Hospital Committee and, like the Matron, accustomed to a class of pauper different from Mr. Wriford.
a small house with a single story
From this reading A different class of men from the members of the Cottage Hospital Committee and, like the Matron, accustomed to a class of pauper different from Mr. Wriford.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Large plates of sandwiches and large cups of coffee were supporting them against the strain of their labours in sitting late, and they regarded Mr. Wriford with eyes that stared from above busily engaged mouths.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading His difference was advertised in his youth--a quality very much abhorred by the honest guardians as speaking to shocking idleness--and in the refinement of his voice and speech--a peculiarity that lent itself to banter and was used for such.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading A different class of men from the members of the Cottage Hospital Committee and, like the Matron, accustomed to a class of pauper different from Mr. Wriford.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Large plates of sandwiches and large cups of coffee were supporting them against the strain of their labours in sitting late, and they regarded Mr. Wriford with eyes that stared from above busily engaged mouths.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Large plates of sandwiches and large cups of coffee were supporting them against the strain of their labours in sitting late, and they regarded Mr. Wriford with eyes that stared from above busily engaged mouths.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CLURK FOR MR.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Large plates of sandwiches and large cups of coffee were supporting them against the strain of their labours in sitting late, and they regarded Mr. Wriford with eyes that stared from above busily engaged mouths.
green-covered
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From this reading MASTER I Guardians sat at a long, green-covered table.
GuardiansnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənz/
plural of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading MASTER I Guardians sat at a long, green-covered table.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His difference was advertised in his youth--a quality very much abhorred by the honest guardians as speaking to shocking idleness--and in the refinement of his voice and speech--a peculiarity that lent itself to banter and was used for such.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading His difference was advertised in his youth--a quality very much abhorred by the honest guardians as speaking to shocking idleness--and in the refinement of his voice and speech--a peculiarity that lent itself to banter and was used for such.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading A different class of men from the members of the Cottage Hospital Committee and, like the Matron, accustomed to a class of pauper different from Mr. Wriford.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MASTER I Guardians sat at a long, green-covered table.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading His difference was advertised in his youth--a quality very much abhorred by the honest guardians as speaking to shocking idleness--and in the refinement of his voice and speech--a peculiarity that lent itself to banter and was used for such.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Large plates of sandwiches and large cups of coffee were supporting them against the strain of their labours in sitting late, and they regarded Mr. Wriford with eyes that stared from above busily engaged mouths.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading His difference was advertised in his youth--a quality very much abhorred by the honest guardians as speaking to shocking idleness--and in the refinement of his voice and speech--a peculiarity that lent itself to banter and was used for such.
labours
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From this reading Large plates of sandwiches and large cups of coffee were supporting them against the strain of their labours in sitting late, and they regarded Mr. Wriford with eyes that stared from above busily engaged mouths.
LargeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Large plates of sandwiches and large cups of coffee were supporting them against the strain of their labours in sitting late, and they regarded Mr. Wriford with eyes that stared from above busily engaged mouths.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Large plates of sandwiches and large cups of coffee were supporting them against the strain of their labours in sitting late, and they regarded Mr. Wriford with eyes that stared from above busily engaged mouths.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading His difference was advertised in his youth--a quality very much abhorred by the honest guardians as speaking to shocking idleness--and in the refinement of his voice and speech--a peculiarity that lent itself to banter and was used for such.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A different class of men from the members of the Cottage Hospital Committee and, like the Matron, accustomed to a class of pauper different from Mr. Wriford.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading MASTER I Guardians sat at a long, green-covered table.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading MASTER I Guardians sat at a long, green-covered table.
MatronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading A different class of men from the members of the Cottage Hospital Committee and, like the Matron, accustomed to a class of pauper different from Mr. Wriford.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading A different class of men from the members of the Cottage Hospital Committee and, like the Matron, accustomed to a class of pauper different from Mr. Wriford.
the force of workers available
From this reading A different class of men from the members of the Cottage Hospital Committee and, like the Matron, accustomed to a class of pauper different from Mr. Wriford.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Large plates of sandwiches and large cups of coffee were supporting them against the strain of their labours in sitting late, and they regarded Mr. Wriford with eyes that stared from above busily engaged mouths.
a form of address for a man
From this reading CLURK FOR MR.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His difference was advertised in his youth--a quality very much abhorred by the honest guardians as speaking to shocking idleness--and in the refinement of his voice and speech--a peculiarity that lent itself to banter and was used for such.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Large plates of sandwiches and large cups of coffee were supporting them against the strain of their labours in sitting late, and they regarded Mr. Wriford with eyes that stared from above busily engaged mouths.
paupernounUS /ˈpɔːpər/
a person who is very poor
From this reading A different class of men from the members of the Cottage Hospital Committee and, like the Matron, accustomed to a class of pauper different from Mr. Wriford.
peculiaritynounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerəti/
an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading His difference was advertised in his youth--a quality very much abhorred by the honest guardians as speaking to shocking idleness--and in the refinement of his voice and speech--a peculiarity that lent itself to banter and was used for such.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading Large plates of sandwiches and large cups of coffee were supporting them against the strain of their labours in sitting late, and they regarded Mr. Wriford with eyes that stared from above busily engaged mouths.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading His difference was advertised in his youth--a quality very much abhorred by the honest guardians as speaking to shocking idleness--and in the refinement of his voice and speech--a peculiarity that lent itself to banter and was used for such.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading His difference was advertised in his youth--a quality very much abhorred by the honest guardians as speaking to shocking idleness--and in the refinement of his voice and speech--a peculiarity that lent itself to banter and was used for such.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Large plates of sandwiches and large cups of coffee were supporting them against the strain of their labours in sitting late, and they regarded Mr. Wriford with eyes that stared from above busily engaged mouths.
sandwichesnounUS /ˈsændwɪtʃɪz/
plural of “sandwich” — two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
From this reading Large plates of sandwiches and large cups of coffee were supporting them against the strain of their labours in sitting late, and they regarded Mr. Wriford with eyes that stared from above busily engaged mouths.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading MASTER I Guardians sat at a long, green-covered table.
shockingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːkɪŋ/
glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
From this reading His difference was advertised in his youth--a quality very much abhorred by the honest guardians as speaking to shocking idleness--and in the refinement of his voice and speech--a peculiarity that lent itself to banter and was used for such.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Large plates of sandwiches and large cups of coffee were supporting them against the strain of their labours in sitting late, and they regarded Mr. Wriford with eyes that stared from above busily engaged mouths.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading His difference was advertised in his youth--a quality very much abhorred by the honest guardians as speaking to shocking idleness--and in the refinement of his voice and speech--a peculiarity that lent itself to banter and was used for such.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading His difference was advertised in his youth--a quality very much abhorred by the honest guardians as speaking to shocking idleness--and in the refinement of his voice and speech--a peculiarity that lent itself to banter and was used for such.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Large plates of sandwiches and large cups of coffee were supporting them against the strain of their labours in sitting late, and they regarded Mr. Wriford with eyes that stared from above busily engaged mouths.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Large plates of sandwiches and large cups of coffee were supporting them against the strain of their labours in sitting late, and they regarded Mr. Wriford with eyes that stared from above busily engaged mouths.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading His difference was advertised in his youth--a quality very much abhorred by the honest guardians as speaking to shocking idleness--and in the refinement of his voice and speech--a peculiarity that lent itself to banter and was used for such.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading Large plates of sandwiches and large cups of coffee were supporting them against the strain of their labours in sitting late, and they regarded Mr. Wriford with eyes that stared from above busily engaged mouths.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading MASTER I Guardians sat at a long, green-covered table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Large plates of sandwiches and large cups of coffee were supporting them against the strain of their labours in sitting late, and they regarded Mr. Wriford with eyes that stared from above busily engaged mouths.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Large plates of sandwiches and large cups of coffee were supporting them against the strain of their labours in sitting late, and they regarded Mr. Wriford with eyes that stared from above busily engaged mouths.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Large plates of sandwiches and large cups of coffee were supporting them against the strain of their labours in sitting late, and they regarded Mr. Wriford with eyes that stared from above busily engaged mouths.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Large plates of sandwiches and large cups of coffee were supporting them against the strain of their labours in sitting late, and they regarded Mr. Wriford with eyes that stared from above busily engaged mouths.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Large plates of sandwiches and large cups of coffee were supporting them against the strain of their labours in sitting late, and they regarded Mr. Wriford with eyes that stared from above busily engaged mouths.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A different class of men from the members of the Cottage Hospital Committee and, like the Matron, accustomed to a class of pauper different from Mr. Wriford.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading His difference was advertised in his youth--a quality very much abhorred by the honest guardians as speaking to shocking idleness--and in the refinement of his voice and speech--a peculiarity that lent itself to banter and was used for such.
precisely as stated
From this reading His difference was advertised in his youth--a quality very much abhorred by the honest guardians as speaking to shocking idleness--and in the refinement of his voice and speech--a peculiarity that lent itself to banter and was used for such.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading His difference was advertised in his youth--a quality very much abhorred by the honest guardians as speaking to shocking idleness--and in the refinement of his voice and speech--a peculiarity that lent itself to banter and was used for such.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His difference was advertised in his youth--a quality very much abhorred by the honest guardians as speaking to shocking idleness--and in the refinement of his voice and speech--a peculiarity that lent itself to banter and was used for such.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Large plates of sandwiches and large cups of coffee were supporting them against the strain of their labours in sitting late, and they regarded Mr. Wriford with eyes that stared from above busily engaged mouths.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Large plates of sandwiches and large cups of coffee were supporting them against the strain of their labours in sitting late, and they regarded Mr. Wriford with eyes that stared from above busily engaged mouths.
Wriford
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From this reading Large plates of sandwiches and large cups of coffee were supporting them against the strain of their labours in sitting late, and they regarded Mr. Wriford with eyes that stared from above busily engaged mouths.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading His difference was advertised in his youth--a quality very much abhorred by the honest guardians as speaking to shocking idleness--and in the refinement of his voice and speech--a peculiarity that lent itself to banter and was used for such.
