used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lord Ennismore was seated with a decanter of water on the table before him; and he had sundry bottles stationed round it, from which he weighed certain powders, and immersed the whole in a goblet of water.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Lady Ennismore and Julia were already in the breakfast-room, when Christobelle and her father descended the following morning.
in addition
From this reading "Excuse me, Sir John Wetheral, and also I entreat your pardon, Miss Wetheral, for my sitting posture; but I am, at this moment, preparing my morning draught.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Excuse me, Sir John Wetheral, and also I entreat your pardon, Miss Wetheral, for my sitting posture; but I am, at this moment, preparing my morning draught.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lady Ennismore and Julia were already in the breakfast-room, when Christobelle and her father descended the following morning.
apologisedverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪzd/
past form of “apologise” — defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
From this reading His lordship was too occupied to rise upon their entrance, but he apologised for the apparent want of gallantry.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading His lordship was too occupied to rise upon their entrance, but he apologised for the apparent want of gallantry.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Excuse me, Sir John Wetheral, and also I entreat your pardon, Miss Wetheral, for my sitting posture; but I am, at this moment, preparing my morning draught.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Lord Ennismore was seated with a decanter of water on the table before him; and he had sundry bottles stationed round it, from which he weighed certain powders, and immersed the whole in a goblet of water.
bottlesnounUS /ˈbɑːtəlz/
plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Lord Ennismore was seated with a decanter of water on the table before him; and he had sundry bottles stationed round it, from which he weighed certain powders, and immersed the whole in a goblet of water.
breakfast-room
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From this reading Lady Ennismore and Julia were already in the breakfast-room, when Christobelle and her father descended the following morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His lordship was too occupied to rise upon their entrance, but he apologised for the apparent want of gallantry.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Lord Ennismore was seated with a decanter of water on the table before him; and he had sundry bottles stationed round it, from which he weighed certain powders, and immersed the whole in a goblet of water.
Christobelle
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From this reading Lady Ennismore and Julia were already in the breakfast-room, when Christobelle and her father descended the following morning.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading I shall, however, have much pleasure in drinking your health, when the preparation is completed."
decanternoun
a bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water
From this reading Lord Ennismore was seated with a decanter of water on the table before him; and he had sundry bottles stationed round it, from which he weighed certain powders, and immersed the whole in a goblet of water.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Lady Ennismore and Julia were already in the breakfast-room, when Christobelle and her father descended the following morning.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading "Excuse me, Sir John Wetheral, and also I entreat your pardon, Miss Wetheral, for my sitting posture; but I am, at this moment, preparing my morning draught.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading I shall, however, have much pleasure in drinking your health, when the preparation is completed."
Ennismore
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From this reading Lady Ennismore and Julia were already in the breakfast-room, when Christobelle and her father descended the following morning.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading His lordship was too occupied to rise upon their entrance, but he apologised for the apparent want of gallantry.
entreatverb
ask for or request earnestly
From this reading "Excuse me, Sir John Wetheral, and also I entreat your pardon, Miss Wetheral, for my sitting posture; but I am, at this moment, preparing my morning draught.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Excuse me, Sir John Wetheral, and also I entreat your pardon, Miss Wetheral, for my sitting posture; but I am, at this moment, preparing my morning draught.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Lady Ennismore and Julia were already in the breakfast-room, when Christobelle and her father descended the following morning.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Lady Ennismore and Julia were already in the breakfast-room, when Christobelle and her father descended the following morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His lordship was too occupied to rise upon their entrance, but he apologised for the apparent want of gallantry.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lord Ennismore was seated with a decanter of water on the table before him; and he had sundry bottles stationed round it, from which he weighed certain powders, and immersed the whole in a goblet of water.
gallantrynounUS /ˈɡæləntri/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading His lordship was too occupied to rise upon their entrance, but he apologised for the apparent want of gallantry.
gobletnounUS /ˈɡɑːblət/
a drinking glass with a base and stem
From this reading Lord Ennismore was seated with a decanter of water on the table before him; and he had sundry bottles stationed round it, from which he weighed certain powders, and immersed the whole in a goblet of water.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lord Ennismore was seated with a decanter of water on the table before him; and he had sundry bottles stationed round it, from which he weighed certain powders, and immersed the whole in a goblet of water.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I shall, however, have much pleasure in drinking your health, when the preparation is completed."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lord Ennismore was seated with a decanter of water on the table before him; and he had sundry bottles stationed round it, from which he weighed certain powders, and immersed the whole in a goblet of water.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading I shall, however, have much pleasure in drinking your health, when the preparation is completed."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Ennismore and Julia were already in the breakfast-room, when Christobelle and her father descended the following morning.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lord Ennismore was seated with a decanter of water on the table before him; and he had sundry bottles stationed round it, from which he weighed certain powders, and immersed the whole in a goblet of water.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His lordship was too occupied to rise upon their entrance, but he apologised for the apparent want of gallantry.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I shall, however, have much pleasure in drinking your health, when the preparation is completed."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Excuse me, Sir John Wetheral, and also I entreat your pardon, Miss Wetheral, for my sitting posture; but I am, at this moment, preparing my morning draught.
immersedverbUS /ˌɪˈmɜːrst/
past form of “immerse” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Lord Ennismore was seated with a decanter of water on the table before him; and he had sundry bottles stationed round it, from which he weighed certain powders, and immersed the whole in a goblet of water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lady Ennismore and Julia were already in the breakfast-room, when Christobelle and her father descended the following morning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I shall, however, have much pleasure in drinking your health, when the preparation is completed."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lord Ennismore was seated with a decanter of water on the table before him; and he had sundry bottles stationed round it, from which he weighed certain powders, and immersed the whole in a goblet of water.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "Excuse me, Sir John Wetheral, and also I entreat your pardon, Miss Wetheral, for my sitting posture; but I am, at this moment, preparing my morning draught.
Julia
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From this reading Lady Ennismore and Julia were already in the breakfast-room, when Christobelle and her father descended the following morning.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Ennismore and Julia were already in the breakfast-room, when Christobelle and her father descended the following morning.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Ennismore was seated with a decanter of water on the table before him; and he had sundry bottles stationed round it, from which he weighed certain powders, and immersed the whole in a goblet of water.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading His lordship was too occupied to rise upon their entrance, but he apologised for the apparent want of gallantry.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Excuse me, Sir John Wetheral, and also I entreat your pardon, Miss Wetheral, for my sitting posture; but I am, at this moment, preparing my morning draught.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Excuse me, Sir John Wetheral, and also I entreat your pardon, Miss Wetheral, for my sitting posture; but I am, at this moment, preparing my morning draught.
a particular point in time
From this reading "Excuse me, Sir John Wetheral, and also I entreat your pardon, Miss Wetheral, for my sitting posture; but I am, at this moment, preparing my morning draught.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Lady Ennismore and Julia were already in the breakfast-room, when Christobelle and her father descended the following morning.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I shall, however, have much pleasure in drinking your health, when the preparation is completed."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Excuse me, Sir John Wetheral, and also I entreat your pardon, Miss Wetheral, for my sitting posture; but I am, at this moment, preparing my morning draught.
held or filled or in use
From this reading His lordship was too occupied to rise upon their entrance, but he apologised for the apparent want of gallantry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lord Ennismore was seated with a decanter of water on the table before him; and he had sundry bottles stationed round it, from which he weighed certain powders, and immersed the whole in a goblet of water.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lord Ennismore was seated with a decanter of water on the table before him; and he had sundry bottles stationed round it, from which he weighed certain powders, and immersed the whole in a goblet of water.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Excuse me, Sir John Wetheral, and also I entreat your pardon, Miss Wetheral, for my sitting posture; but I am, at this moment, preparing my morning draught.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading I shall, however, have much pleasure in drinking your health, when the preparation is completed."
posturenounUS /ˈpɑːstʃər/
the arrangement of the body and its limbs
From this reading "Excuse me, Sir John Wetheral, and also I entreat your pardon, Miss Wetheral, for my sitting posture; but I am, at this moment, preparing my morning draught.
powdersnounUS /ˈpaʊdərz/
plural of “powder” — a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading Lord Ennismore was seated with a decanter of water on the table before him; and he had sundry bottles stationed round it, from which he weighed certain powders, and immersed the whole in a goblet of water.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading I shall, however, have much pleasure in drinking your health, when the preparation is completed."
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading "Excuse me, Sir John Wetheral, and also I entreat your pardon, Miss Wetheral, for my sitting posture; but I am, at this moment, preparing my morning draught.
move upward
From this reading His lordship was too occupied to rise upon their entrance, but he apologised for the apparent want of gallantry.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Lord Ennismore was seated with a decanter of water on the table before him; and he had sundry bottles stationed round it, from which he weighed certain powders, and immersed the whole in a goblet of water.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Lord Ennismore was seated with a decanter of water on the table before him; and he had sundry bottles stationed round it, from which he weighed certain powders, and immersed the whole in a goblet of water.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall, however, have much pleasure in drinking your health, when the preparation is completed."
term of address for a man
From this reading "Excuse me, Sir John Wetheral, and also I entreat your pardon, Miss Wetheral, for my sitting posture; but I am, at this moment, preparing my morning draught.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "Excuse me, Sir John Wetheral, and also I entreat your pardon, Miss Wetheral, for my sitting posture; but I am, at this moment, preparing my morning draught.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading Lord Ennismore was seated with a decanter of water on the table before him; and he had sundry bottles stationed round it, from which he weighed certain powders, and immersed the whole in a goblet of water.
sundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Lord Ennismore was seated with a decanter of water on the table before him; and he had sundry bottles stationed round it, from which he weighed certain powders, and immersed the whole in a goblet of water.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Lord Ennismore was seated with a decanter of water on the table before him; and he had sundry bottles stationed round it, from which he weighed certain powders, and immersed the whole in a goblet of water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lady Ennismore and Julia were already in the breakfast-room, when Christobelle and her father descended the following morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His lordship was too occupied to rise upon their entrance, but he apologised for the apparent want of gallantry.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Excuse me, Sir John Wetheral, and also I entreat your pardon, Miss Wetheral, for my sitting posture; but I am, at this moment, preparing my morning draught.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His lordship was too occupied to rise upon their entrance, but he apologised for the apparent want of gallantry.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His lordship was too occupied to rise upon their entrance, but he apologised for the apparent want of gallantry.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His lordship was too occupied to rise upon their entrance, but he apologised for the apparent want of gallantry.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading His lordship was too occupied to rise upon their entrance, but he apologised for the apparent want of gallantry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lord Ennismore was seated with a decanter of water on the table before him; and he had sundry bottles stationed round it, from which he weighed certain powders, and immersed the whole in a goblet of water.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Lord Ennismore was seated with a decanter of water on the table before him; and he had sundry bottles stationed round it, from which he weighed certain powders, and immersed the whole in a goblet of water.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading Lord Ennismore was seated with a decanter of water on the table before him; and he had sundry bottles stationed round it, from which he weighed certain powders, and immersed the whole in a goblet of water.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lady Ennismore and Julia were already in the breakfast-room, when Christobelle and her father descended the following morning.
Wetheral
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From this reading "Excuse me, Sir John Wetheral, and also I entreat your pardon, Miss Wetheral, for my sitting posture; but I am, at this moment, preparing my morning draught.
at the time that
From this reading Lady Ennismore and Julia were already in the breakfast-room, when Christobelle and her father descended the following morning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lord Ennismore was seated with a decanter of water on the table before him; and he had sundry bottles stationed round it, from which he weighed certain powders, and immersed the whole in a goblet of water.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Lord Ennismore was seated with a decanter of water on the table before him; and he had sundry bottles stationed round it, from which he weighed certain powders, and immersed the whole in a goblet of water.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lord Ennismore was seated with a decanter of water on the table before him; and he had sundry bottles stationed round it, from which he weighed certain powders, and immersed the whole in a goblet of water.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Excuse me, Sir John Wetheral, and also I entreat your pardon, Miss Wetheral, for my sitting posture; but I am, at this moment, preparing my morning draught.
