used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RECREANT LOVER The day was two hours older.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Launce Keymer had not required much pressing to induce him to accept the invitation of the ladies of Vale View to join them over their early supper.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The sisters had been used to early hours in their youth, and as they did not account themselves as being in any respect fashionable folk, they had seen no reason to alter their ways now they were growing old.
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The sisters had been used to early hours in their youth, and as they did not account themselves as being in any respect fashionable folk, they had seen no reason to alter their ways now they were growing old.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sisters had been used to early hours in their youth, and as they did not account themselves as being in any respect fashionable folk, they had seen no reason to alter their ways now they were growing old.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The sisters had been used to early hours in their youth, and as they did not account themselves as being in any respect fashionable folk, they had seen no reason to alter their ways now they were growing old.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sisters had been used to early hours in their youth, and as they did not account themselves as being in any respect fashionable folk, they had seen no reason to alter their ways now they were growing old.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The sisters had been used to early hours in their youth, and as they did not account themselves as being in any respect fashionable folk, they had seen no reason to alter their ways now they were growing old.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The sisters had been used to early hours in their youth, and as they did not account themselves as being in any respect fashionable folk, they had seen no reason to alter their ways now they were growing old.
bloomsnounUS /bluːmz/
plural of “bloom” — the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading The circular table was laid out with immaculate napery and gleaming silver, with a china centre bowl heaped with some of the flowers Ethel had gathered earlier in the day, supplemented by other blooms from the conservatory.
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading The circular table was laid out with immaculate napery and gleaming silver, with a china centre bowl heaped with some of the flowers Ethel had gathered earlier in the day, supplemented by other blooms from the conservatory.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The circular table was laid out with immaculate napery and gleaming silver, with a china centre bowl heaped with some of the flowers Ethel had gathered earlier in the day, supplemented by other blooms from the conservatory.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The circular table was laid out with immaculate napery and gleaming silver, with a china centre bowl heaped with some of the flowers Ethel had gathered earlier in the day, supplemented by other blooms from the conservatory.
chinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading The circular table was laid out with immaculate napery and gleaming silver, with a china centre bowl heaped with some of the flowers Ethel had gathered earlier in the day, supplemented by other blooms from the conservatory.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading The circular table was laid out with immaculate napery and gleaming silver, with a china centre bowl heaped with some of the flowers Ethel had gathered earlier in the day, supplemented by other blooms from the conservatory.
conservatorynounUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɔːri/
the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts
From this reading The circular table was laid out with immaculate napery and gleaming silver, with a china centre bowl heaped with some of the flowers Ethel had gathered earlier in the day, supplemented by other blooms from the conservatory.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading In the dining-room the lamps were lighted and the curtains drawn.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A RECREANT LOVER The day was two hours older.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The sisters had been used to early hours in their youth, and as they did not account themselves as being in any respect fashionable folk, they had seen no reason to alter their ways now they were growing old.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading In the dining-room the lamps were lighted and the curtains drawn.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading In the dining-room the lamps were lighted and the curtains drawn.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading The circular table was laid out with immaculate napery and gleaming silver, with a china centre bowl heaped with some of the flowers Ethel had gathered earlier in the day, supplemented by other blooms from the conservatory.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Launce Keymer had not required much pressing to induce him to accept the invitation of the ladies of Vale View to join them over their early supper.
Ethel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The circular table was laid out with immaculate napery and gleaming silver, with a china centre bowl heaped with some of the flowers Ethel had gathered earlier in the day, supplemented by other blooms from the conservatory.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading The sisters had been used to early hours in their youth, and as they did not account themselves as being in any respect fashionable folk, they had seen no reason to alter their ways now they were growing old.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The circular table was laid out with immaculate napery and gleaming silver, with a china centre bowl heaped with some of the flowers Ethel had gathered earlier in the day, supplemented by other blooms from the conservatory.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading The sisters had been used to early hours in their youth, and as they did not account themselves as being in any respect fashionable folk, they had seen no reason to alter their ways now they were growing old.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The circular table was laid out with immaculate napery and gleaming silver, with a china centre bowl heaped with some of the flowers Ethel had gathered earlier in the day, supplemented by other blooms from the conservatory.
brought together in one place
From this reading The circular table was laid out with immaculate napery and gleaming silver, with a china centre bowl heaped with some of the flowers Ethel had gathered earlier in the day, supplemented by other blooms from the conservatory.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading The circular table was laid out with immaculate napery and gleaming silver, with a china centre bowl heaped with some of the flowers Ethel had gathered earlier in the day, supplemented by other blooms from the conservatory.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading The sisters had been used to early hours in their youth, and as they did not account themselves as being in any respect fashionable folk, they had seen no reason to alter their ways now they were growing old.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Launce Keymer had not required much pressing to induce him to accept the invitation of the ladies of Vale View to join them over their early supper.
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading The circular table was laid out with immaculate napery and gleaming silver, with a china centre bowl heaped with some of the flowers Ethel had gathered earlier in the day, supplemented by other blooms from the conservatory.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Launce Keymer had not required much pressing to induce him to accept the invitation of the ladies of Vale View to join them over their early supper.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A RECREANT LOVER The day was two hours older.
immaculateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmækjuːlɪt/
completely neat and clean
From this reading The circular table was laid out with immaculate napery and gleaming silver, with a china centre bowl heaped with some of the flowers Ethel had gathered earlier in the day, supplemented by other blooms from the conservatory.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sisters had been used to early hours in their youth, and as they did not account themselves as being in any respect fashionable folk, they had seen no reason to alter their ways now they were growing old.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading Launce Keymer had not required much pressing to induce him to accept the invitation of the ladies of Vale View to join them over their early supper.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Launce Keymer had not required much pressing to induce him to accept the invitation of the ladies of Vale View to join them over their early supper.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Launce Keymer had not required much pressing to induce him to accept the invitation of the ladies of Vale View to join them over their early supper.
Keymer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Launce Keymer had not required much pressing to induce him to accept the invitation of the ladies of Vale View to join them over their early supper.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Launce Keymer had not required much pressing to induce him to accept the invitation of the ladies of Vale View to join them over their early supper.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The circular table was laid out with immaculate napery and gleaming silver, with a china centre bowl heaped with some of the flowers Ethel had gathered earlier in the day, supplemented by other blooms from the conservatory.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading In the dining-room the lamps were lighted and the curtains drawn.
Launcenoun
very small silvery eellike schooling fishes that burrow into sandy beaches
From this reading Launce Keymer had not required much pressing to induce him to accept the invitation of the ladies of Vale View to join them over their early supper.
set afire or burning
From this reading In the dining-room the lamps were lighted and the curtains drawn.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading A RECREANT LOVER The day was two hours older.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Launce Keymer had not required much pressing to induce him to accept the invitation of the ladies of Vale View to join them over their early supper.
naperynoun
linens for the dining table
From this reading The circular table was laid out with immaculate napery and gleaming silver, with a china centre bowl heaped with some of the flowers Ethel had gathered earlier in the day, supplemented by other blooms from the conservatory.
not any; not one
From this reading The sisters had been used to early hours in their youth, and as they did not account themselves as being in any respect fashionable folk, they had seen no reason to alter their ways now they were growing old.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Launce Keymer had not required much pressing to induce him to accept the invitation of the ladies of Vale View to join them over their early supper.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The sisters had been used to early hours in their youth, and as they did not account themselves as being in any respect fashionable folk, they had seen no reason to alter their ways now they were growing old.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Launce Keymer had not required much pressing to induce him to accept the invitation of the ladies of Vale View to join them over their early supper.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The sisters had been used to early hours in their youth, and as they did not account themselves as being in any respect fashionable folk, they had seen no reason to alter their ways now they were growing old.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading A RECREANT LOVER The day was two hours older.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The circular table was laid out with immaculate napery and gleaming silver, with a china centre bowl heaped with some of the flowers Ethel had gathered earlier in the day, supplemented by other blooms from the conservatory.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The circular table was laid out with immaculate napery and gleaming silver, with a china centre bowl heaped with some of the flowers Ethel had gathered earlier in the day, supplemented by other blooms from the conservatory.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Launce Keymer had not required much pressing to induce him to accept the invitation of the ladies of Vale View to join them over their early supper.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading Launce Keymer had not required much pressing to induce him to accept the invitation of the ladies of Vale View to join them over their early supper.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The sisters had been used to early hours in their youth, and as they did not account themselves as being in any respect fashionable folk, they had seen no reason to alter their ways now they were growing old.
RECREANTnoun
an abject coward
From this reading A RECREANT LOVER The day was two hours older.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Launce Keymer had not required much pressing to induce him to accept the invitation of the ladies of Vale View to join them over their early supper.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The sisters had been used to early hours in their youth, and as they did not account themselves as being in any respect fashionable folk, they had seen no reason to alter their ways now they were growing old.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The sisters had been used to early hours in their youth, and as they did not account themselves as being in any respect fashionable folk, they had seen no reason to alter their ways now they were growing old.
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 The circular table was laid out with immaculate napery and gleaming silver, with a china centre bowl heaped with some of the flowers Ethel had gathered earlier in the day, supplemented by other blooms from the conservatory.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The sisters had been used to early hours in their youth, and as they did not account themselves as being in any respect fashionable folk, they had seen no reason to alter their ways now they were growing old.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The circular table was laid out with immaculate napery and gleaming silver, with a china centre bowl heaped with some of the flowers Ethel had gathered earlier in the day, supplemented by other blooms from the conservatory.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Launce Keymer had not required much pressing to induce him to accept the invitation of the ladies of Vale View to join them over their early supper.
supplementedverbUS /sʌpləmentɪd/
past form of “supplement” — add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
From this reading The circular table was laid out with immaculate napery and gleaming silver, with a china centre bowl heaped with some of the flowers Ethel had gathered earlier in the day, supplemented by other blooms from the conservatory.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The circular table was laid out with immaculate napery and gleaming silver, with a china centre bowl heaped with some of the flowers Ethel had gathered earlier in the day, supplemented by other blooms from the conservatory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A RECREANT LOVER The day was two hours older.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Launce Keymer had not required much pressing to induce him to accept the invitation of the ladies of Vale View to join them over their early supper.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Launce Keymer had not required much pressing to induce him to accept the invitation of the ladies of Vale View to join them over their early supper.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The sisters had been used to early hours in their youth, and as they did not account themselves as being in any respect fashionable folk, they had seen no reason to alter their ways now they were growing old.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sisters had been used to early hours in their youth, and as they did not account themselves as being in any respect fashionable folk, they had seen no reason to alter their ways now they were growing old.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Launce Keymer had not required much pressing to induce him to accept the invitation of the ladies of Vale View to join them over their early supper.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A RECREANT LOVER The day was two hours older.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The sisters had been used to early hours in their youth, and as they did not account themselves as being in any respect fashionable folk, they had seen no reason to alter their ways now they were growing old.
ValenounUS /veɪl/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Launce Keymer had not required much pressing to induce him to accept the invitation of the ladies of Vale View to join them over their early supper.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Launce Keymer had not required much pressing to induce him to accept the invitation of the ladies of Vale View to join them over their early supper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A RECREANT LOVER The day was two hours older.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading The sisters had been used to early hours in their youth, and as they did not account themselves as being in any respect fashionable folk, they had seen no reason to alter their ways now they were growing old.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sisters had been used to early hours in their youth, and as they did not account themselves as being in any respect fashionable folk, they had seen no reason to alter their ways now they were growing old.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The circular table was laid out with immaculate napery and gleaming silver, with a china centre bowl heaped with some of the flowers Ethel had gathered earlier in the day, supplemented by other blooms from the conservatory.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The sisters had been used to early hours in their youth, and as they did not account themselves as being in any respect fashionable folk, they had seen no reason to alter their ways now they were growing old.
