Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading "I PLUCKED THE ROSE, IMPATIENT OF DELAY" The Bradford House was a famous hostelry, and had long been deservedly popular for its cuisine.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading He and Miss Wycliffe had a full view of the room, to which the Parrs had shown their indifference by turning their backs, Mrs. Parr being absorbed in her own excited comments upon the scene in the opera house, while her husband was earnestly employed in the business which had brought him to that place.

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

From this reading "I PLUCKED THE ROSE, IMPATIENT OF DELAY" The Bradford House was a famous hostelry, and had long been deservedly popular for its cuisine.

made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age

From this reading It was a pleasure to sit in the long, low cafe, to observe the rafters of natural wood, the antique fireplace, and the mural paintings illustrating scenes from Colonial history: the landing at Plymouth Rock, the death of Miantonomoh, the Boston Tea Party.

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

From this reading Some such comforting reflection seemed to be mirrored in the genial countenance of Professor Littleford, as he sat with Miss Wycliffe and the Parrs in a corner, listening to the music that floated in from the room beyond, and viewing the scene through the smoke of his cigarette.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was a pleasure to sit in the long, low cafe, to observe the rafters of natural wood, the antique fireplace, and the mural paintings illustrating scenes from Colonial history: the landing at Plymouth Rock, the death of Miantonomoh, the Boston Tea Party.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Still more pleasant it was, while the colonists attacked the Pequods on the wall, to attack a lobster salad or a welsh rabbit on the table, and to reflect that the main business of men _fruges consumere nati_ was no longer to fight Indians.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading Still more pleasant it was, while the colonists attacked the Pequods on the wall, to attack a lobster salad or a welsh rabbit on the table, and to reflect that the main business of men _fruges consumere nati_ was no longer to fight Indians.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading He and Miss Wycliffe had a full view of the room, to which the Parrs had shown their indifference by turning their backs, Mrs. Parr being absorbed in her own excited comments upon the scene in the opera house, while her husband was earnestly employed in the business which had brought him to that place.

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

From this reading Some such comforting reflection seemed to be mirrored in the genial countenance of Professor Littleford, as he sat with Miss Wycliffe and the Parrs in a corner, listening to the music that floated in from the room beyond, and viewing the scene through the smoke of his cigarette.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "I PLUCKED THE ROSE, IMPATIENT OF DELAY" The Bradford House was a famous hostelry, and had long been deservedly popular for its cuisine.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He and Miss Wycliffe had a full view of the room, to which the Parrs had shown their indifference by turning their backs, Mrs. Parr being absorbed in her own excited comments upon the scene in the opera house, while her husband was earnestly employed in the business which had brought him to that place.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Some such comforting reflection seemed to be mirrored in the genial countenance of Professor Littleford, as he sat with Miss Wycliffe and the Parrs in a corner, listening to the music that floated in from the room beyond, and viewing the scene through the smoke of his cigarette.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading It was a pleasure to sit in the long, low cafe, to observe the rafters of natural wood, the antique fireplace, and the mural paintings illustrating scenes from Colonial history: the landing at Plymouth Rock, the death of Miantonomoh, the Boston Tea Party.

United States printer (born in England) whose press produced the first American prayer book and the New York City's first newspaper (1663-1752)

From this reading "I PLUCKED THE ROSE, IMPATIENT OF DELAY" The Bradford House was a famous hostelry, and had long been deservedly popular for its cuisine.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He and Miss Wycliffe had a full view of the room, to which the Parrs had shown their indifference by turning their backs, Mrs. Parr being absorbed in her own excited comments upon the scene in the opera house, while her husband was earnestly employed in the business which had brought him to that place.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Still more pleasant it was, while the colonists attacked the Pequods on the wall, to attack a lobster salad or a welsh rabbit on the table, and to reflect that the main business of men _fruges consumere nati_ was no longer to fight Indians.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He and Miss Wycliffe had a full view of the room, to which the Parrs had shown their indifference by turning their backs, Mrs. Parr being absorbed in her own excited comments upon the scene in the opera house, while her husband was earnestly employed in the business which had brought him to that place.

a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold

From this reading It was a pleasure to sit in the long, low cafe, to observe the rafters of natural wood, the antique fireplace, and the mural paintings illustrating scenes from Colonial history: the landing at Plymouth Rock, the death of Miantonomoh, the Boston Tea Party.

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading Some such comforting reflection seemed to be mirrored in the genial countenance of Professor Littleford, as he sat with Miss Wycliffe and the Parrs in a corner, listening to the music that floated in from the room beyond, and viewing the scene through the smoke of his cigarette.

of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony

From this reading It was a pleasure to sit in the long, low cafe, to observe the rafters of natural wood, the antique fireplace, and the mural paintings illustrating scenes from Colonial history: the landing at Plymouth Rock, the death of Miantonomoh, the Boston Tea Party.

plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading Still more pleasant it was, while the colonists attacked the Pequods on the wall, to attack a lobster salad or a welsh rabbit on the table, and to reflect that the main business of men _fruges consumere nati_ was no longer to fight Indians.

providing freedom from worry

From this reading Some such comforting reflection seemed to be mirrored in the genial countenance of Professor Littleford, as he sat with Miss Wycliffe and the Parrs in a corner, listening to the music that floated in from the room beyond, and viewing the scene through the smoke of his cigarette.

plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading He and Miss Wycliffe had a full view of the room, to which the Parrs had shown their indifference by turning their backs, Mrs. Parr being absorbed in her own excited comments upon the scene in the opera house, while her husband was earnestly employed in the business which had brought him to that place.

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From this reading Still more pleasant it was, while the colonists attacked the Pequods on the wall, to attack a lobster salad or a welsh rabbit on the table, and to reflect that the main business of men _fruges consumere nati_ was no longer to fight Indians.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Some such comforting reflection seemed to be mirrored in the genial countenance of Professor Littleford, as he sat with Miss Wycliffe and the Parrs in a corner, listening to the music that floated in from the room beyond, and viewing the scene through the smoke of his cigarette.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Some such comforting reflection seemed to be mirrored in the genial countenance of Professor Littleford, as he sat with Miss Wycliffe and the Parrs in a corner, listening to the music that floated in from the room beyond, and viewing the scene through the smoke of his cigarette.

the practice or manner of preparing food or the food so prepared

From this reading "I PLUCKED THE ROSE, IMPATIENT OF DELAY" The Bradford House was a famous hostelry, and had long been deservedly popular for its cuisine.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading It was a pleasure to sit in the long, low cafe, to observe the rafters of natural wood, the antique fireplace, and the mural paintings illustrating scenes from Colonial history: the landing at Plymouth Rock, the death of Miantonomoh, the Boston Tea Party.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading "I PLUCKED THE ROSE, IMPATIENT OF DELAY" The Bradford House was a famous hostelry, and had long been deservedly popular for its cuisine.

as deserved

From this reading "I PLUCKED THE ROSE, IMPATIENT OF DELAY" The Bradford House was a famous hostelry, and had long been deservedly popular for its cuisine.

in a serious manner

From this reading He and Miss Wycliffe had a full view of the room, to which the Parrs had shown their indifference by turning their backs, Mrs. Parr being absorbed in her own excited comments upon the scene in the opera house, while her husband was earnestly employed in the business which had brought him to that place.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading He and Miss Wycliffe had a full view of the room, to which the Parrs had shown their indifference by turning their backs, Mrs. Parr being absorbed in her own excited comments upon the scene in the opera house, while her husband was earnestly employed in the business which had brought him to that place.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading He and Miss Wycliffe had a full view of the room, to which the Parrs had shown their indifference by turning their backs, Mrs. Parr being absorbed in her own excited comments upon the scene in the opera house, while her husband was earnestly employed in the business which had brought him to that place.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading "I PLUCKED THE ROSE, IMPATIENT OF DELAY" The Bradford House was a famous hostelry, and had long been deservedly popular for its cuisine.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Still more pleasant it was, while the colonists attacked the Pequods on the wall, to attack a lobster salad or a welsh rabbit on the table, and to reflect that the main business of men _fruges consumere nati_ was no longer to fight Indians.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading It was a pleasure to sit in the long, low cafe, to observe the rafters of natural wood, the antique fireplace, and the mural paintings illustrating scenes from Colonial history: the landing at Plymouth Rock, the death of Miantonomoh, the Boston Tea Party.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Some such comforting reflection seemed to be mirrored in the genial countenance of Professor Littleford, as he sat with Miss Wycliffe and the Parrs in a corner, listening to the music that floated in from the room beyond, and viewing the scene through the smoke of his cigarette.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I PLUCKED THE ROSE, IMPATIENT OF DELAY" The Bradford House was a famous hostelry, and had long been deservedly popular for its cuisine.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was a pleasure to sit in the long, low cafe, to observe the rafters of natural wood, the antique fireplace, and the mural paintings illustrating scenes from Colonial history: the landing at Plymouth Rock, the death of Miantonomoh, the Boston Tea Party.

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From this reading Still more pleasant it was, while the colonists attacked the Pequods on the wall, to attack a lobster salad or a welsh rabbit on the table, and to reflect that the main business of men _fruges consumere nati_ was no longer to fight Indians.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading He and Miss Wycliffe had a full view of the room, to which the Parrs had shown their indifference by turning their backs, Mrs. Parr being absorbed in her own excited comments upon the scene in the opera house, while her husband was earnestly employed in the business which had brought him to that place.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading Some such comforting reflection seemed to be mirrored in the genial countenance of Professor Littleford, as he sat with Miss Wycliffe and the Parrs in a corner, listening to the music that floated in from the room beyond, and viewing the scene through the smoke of his cigarette.

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

From this reading "I PLUCKED THE ROSE, IMPATIENT OF DELAY" The Bradford House was a famous hostelry, and had long been deservedly popular for its cuisine.

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

From this reading Some such comforting reflection seemed to be mirrored in the genial countenance of Professor Littleford, as he sat with Miss Wycliffe and the Parrs in a corner, listening to the music that floated in from the room beyond, and viewing the scene through the smoke of his cigarette.

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

From this reading He and Miss Wycliffe had a full view of the room, to which the Parrs had shown their indifference by turning their backs, Mrs. Parr being absorbed in her own excited comments upon the scene in the opera house, while her husband was earnestly employed in the business which had brought him to that place.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He and Miss Wycliffe had a full view of the room, to which the Parrs had shown their indifference by turning their backs, Mrs. Parr being absorbed in her own excited comments upon the scene in the opera house, while her husband was earnestly employed in the business which had brought him to that place.

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

From this reading Some such comforting reflection seemed to be mirrored in the genial countenance of Professor Littleford, as he sat with Miss Wycliffe and the Parrs in a corner, listening to the music that floated in from the room beyond, and viewing the scene through the smoke of his cigarette.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading It was a pleasure to sit in the long, low cafe, to observe the rafters of natural wood, the antique fireplace, and the mural paintings illustrating scenes from Colonial history: the landing at Plymouth Rock, the death of Miantonomoh, the Boston Tea Party.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading "I PLUCKED THE ROSE, IMPATIENT OF DELAY" The Bradford House was a famous hostelry, and had long been deservedly popular for its cuisine.

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

From this reading "I PLUCKED THE ROSE, IMPATIENT OF DELAY" The Bradford House was a famous hostelry, and had long been deservedly popular for its cuisine.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading He and Miss Wycliffe had a full view of the room, to which the Parrs had shown their indifference by turning their backs, Mrs. Parr being absorbed in her own excited comments upon the scene in the opera house, while her husband was earnestly employed in the business which had brought him to that place.

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

From this reading "I PLUCKED THE ROSE, IMPATIENT OF DELAY" The Bradford House was a famous hostelry, and had long been deservedly popular for its cuisine.

-ing form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading It was a pleasure to sit in the long, low cafe, to observe the rafters of natural wood, the antique fireplace, and the mural paintings illustrating scenes from Colonial history: the landing at Plymouth Rock, the death of Miantonomoh, the Boston Tea Party.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading "I PLUCKED THE ROSE, IMPATIENT OF DELAY" The Bradford House was a famous hostelry, and had long been deservedly popular for its cuisine.

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

From this reading It was a pleasure to sit in the long, low cafe, to observe the rafters of natural wood, the antique fireplace, and the mural paintings illustrating scenes from Colonial history: the landing at Plymouth Rock, the death of Miantonomoh, the Boston Tea Party.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Still more pleasant it was, while the colonists attacked the Pequods on the wall, to attack a lobster salad or a welsh rabbit on the table, and to reflect that the main business of men _fruges consumere nati_ was no longer to fight Indians.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading He and Miss Wycliffe had a full view of the room, to which the Parrs had shown their indifference by turning their backs, Mrs. Parr being absorbed in her own excited comments upon the scene in the opera house, while her husband was earnestly employed in the business which had brought him to that place.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a pleasure to sit in the long, low cafe, to observe the rafters of natural wood, the antique fireplace, and the mural paintings illustrating scenes from Colonial history: the landing at Plymouth Rock, the death of Miantonomoh, the Boston Tea Party.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "I PLUCKED THE ROSE, IMPATIENT OF DELAY" The Bradford House was a famous hostelry, and had long been deservedly popular for its cuisine.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading It was a pleasure to sit in the long, low cafe, to observe the rafters of natural wood, the antique fireplace, and the mural paintings illustrating scenes from Colonial history: the landing at Plymouth Rock, the death of Miantonomoh, the Boston Tea Party.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Some such comforting reflection seemed to be mirrored in the genial countenance of Professor Littleford, as he sat with Miss Wycliffe and the Parrs in a corner, listening to the music that floated in from the room beyond, and viewing the scene through the smoke of his cigarette.

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From this reading Some such comforting reflection seemed to be mirrored in the genial countenance of Professor Littleford, as he sat with Miss Wycliffe and the Parrs in a corner, listening to the music that floated in from the room beyond, and viewing the scene through the smoke of his cigarette.

flesh of a lobster

From this reading Still more pleasant it was, while the colonists attacked the Pequods on the wall, to attack a lobster salad or a welsh rabbit on the table, and to reflect that the main business of men _fruges consumere nati_ was no longer to fight Indians.

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 "I PLUCKED THE ROSE, IMPATIENT OF DELAY" The Bradford House was a famous hostelry, and had long been deservedly popular for its cuisine.

for more time

From this reading Still more pleasant it was, while the colonists attacked the Pequods on the wall, to attack a lobster salad or a welsh rabbit on the table, and to reflect that the main business of men _fruges consumere nati_ was no longer to fight Indians.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It was a pleasure to sit in the long, low cafe, to observe the rafters of natural wood, the antique fireplace, and the mural paintings illustrating scenes from Colonial history: the landing at Plymouth Rock, the death of Miantonomoh, the Boston Tea Party.

most important element

From this reading Still more pleasant it was, while the colonists attacked the Pequods on the wall, to attack a lobster salad or a welsh rabbit on the table, and to reflect that the main business of men _fruges consumere nati_ was no longer to fight Indians.

the force of workers available

From this reading Still more pleasant it was, while the colonists attacked the Pequods on the wall, to attack a lobster salad or a welsh rabbit on the table, and to reflect that the main business of men _fruges consumere nati_ was no longer to fight Indians.

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From this reading It was a pleasure to sit in the long, low cafe, to observe the rafters of natural wood, the antique fireplace, and the mural paintings illustrating scenes from Colonial history: the landing at Plymouth Rock, the death of Miantonomoh, the Boston Tea Party.

like or characteristic of a mirror image

From this reading Some such comforting reflection seemed to be mirrored in the genial countenance of Professor Littleford, as he sat with Miss Wycliffe and the Parrs in a corner, listening to the music that floated in from the room beyond, and viewing the scene through the smoke of his cigarette.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Some such comforting reflection seemed to be mirrored in the genial countenance of Professor Littleford, as he sat with Miss Wycliffe and the Parrs in a corner, listening to the music that floated in from the room beyond, and viewing the scene through the smoke of his cigarette.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Still more pleasant it was, while the colonists attacked the Pequods on the wall, to attack a lobster salad or a welsh rabbit on the table, and to reflect that the main business of men _fruges consumere nati_ was no longer to fight Indians.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading He and Miss Wycliffe had a full view of the room, to which the Parrs had shown their indifference by turning their backs, Mrs. Parr being absorbed in her own excited comments upon the scene in the opera house, while her husband was earnestly employed in the business which had brought him to that place.

a painting that is applied to a wall surface

From this reading It was a pleasure to sit in the long, low cafe, to observe the rafters of natural wood, the antique fireplace, and the mural paintings illustrating scenes from Colonial history: the landing at Plymouth Rock, the death of Miantonomoh, the Boston Tea Party.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Some such comforting reflection seemed to be mirrored in the genial countenance of Professor Littleford, as he sat with Miss Wycliffe and the Parrs in a corner, listening to the music that floated in from the room beyond, and viewing the scene through the smoke of his cigarette.

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

From this reading Still more pleasant it was, while the colonists attacked the Pequods on the wall, to attack a lobster salad or a welsh rabbit on the table, and to reflect that the main business of men _fruges consumere nati_ was no longer to fight Indians.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading It was a pleasure to sit in the long, low cafe, to observe the rafters of natural wood, the antique fireplace, and the mural paintings illustrating scenes from Colonial history: the landing at Plymouth Rock, the death of Miantonomoh, the Boston Tea Party.

not any; not one

From this reading Still more pleasant it was, while the colonists attacked the Pequods on the wall, to attack a lobster salad or a welsh rabbit on the table, and to reflect that the main business of men _fruges consumere nati_ was no longer to fight Indians.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading It was a pleasure to sit in the long, low cafe, to observe the rafters of natural wood, the antique fireplace, and the mural paintings illustrating scenes from Colonial history: the landing at Plymouth Rock, the death of Miantonomoh, the Boston Tea Party.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I PLUCKED THE ROSE, IMPATIENT OF DELAY" The Bradford House was a famous hostelry, and had long been deservedly popular for its cuisine.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Still more pleasant it was, while the colonists attacked the Pequods on the wall, to attack a lobster salad or a welsh rabbit on the table, and to reflect that the main business of men _fruges consumere nati_ was no longer to fight Indians.

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading He and Miss Wycliffe had a full view of the room, to which the Parrs had shown their indifference by turning their backs, Mrs. Parr being absorbed in her own excited comments upon the scene in the opera house, while her husband was earnestly employed in the business which had brought him to that place.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Still more pleasant it was, while the colonists attacked the Pequods on the wall, to attack a lobster salad or a welsh rabbit on the table, and to reflect that the main business of men _fruges consumere nati_ was no longer to fight Indians.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He and Miss Wycliffe had a full view of the room, to which the Parrs had shown their indifference by turning their backs, Mrs. Parr being absorbed in her own excited comments upon the scene in the opera house, while her husband was earnestly employed in the business which had brought him to that place.

plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading It was a pleasure to sit in the long, low cafe, to observe the rafters of natural wood, the antique fireplace, and the mural paintings illustrating scenes from Colonial history: the landing at Plymouth Rock, the death of Miantonomoh, the Boston Tea Party.

Queen of England as the 6th wife of Henry VIII (1512-1548)

From this reading He and Miss Wycliffe had a full view of the room, to which the Parrs had shown their indifference by turning their backs, Mrs. Parr being absorbed in her own excited comments upon the scene in the opera house, while her husband was earnestly employed in the business which had brought him to that place.

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From this reading Some such comforting reflection seemed to be mirrored in the genial countenance of Professor Littleford, as he sat with Miss Wycliffe and the Parrs in a corner, listening to the music that floated in from the room beyond, and viewing the scene through the smoke of his cigarette.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading It was a pleasure to sit in the long, low cafe, to observe the rafters of natural wood, the antique fireplace, and the mural paintings illustrating scenes from Colonial history: the landing at Plymouth Rock, the death of Miantonomoh, the Boston Tea Party.

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

From this reading Still more pleasant it was, while the colonists attacked the Pequods on the wall, to attack a lobster salad or a welsh rabbit on the table, and to reflect that the main business of men _fruges consumere nati_ was no longer to fight Indians.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He and Miss Wycliffe had a full view of the room, to which the Parrs had shown their indifference by turning their backs, Mrs. Parr being absorbed in her own excited comments upon the scene in the opera house, while her husband was earnestly employed in the business which had brought him to that place.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Still more pleasant it was, while the colonists attacked the Pequods on the wall, to attack a lobster salad or a welsh rabbit on the table, and to reflect that the main business of men _fruges consumere nati_ was no longer to fight Indians.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading It was a pleasure to sit in the long, low cafe, to observe the rafters of natural wood, the antique fireplace, and the mural paintings illustrating scenes from Colonial history: the landing at Plymouth Rock, the death of Miantonomoh, the Boston Tea Party.

of a stringed instrument; sounded with the fingers or a plectrum

From this reading "I PLUCKED THE ROSE, IMPATIENT OF DELAY" The Bradford House was a famous hostelry, and had long been deservedly popular for its cuisine.

a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620

From this reading It was a pleasure to sit in the long, low cafe, to observe the rafters of natural wood, the antique fireplace, and the mural paintings illustrating scenes from Colonial history: the landing at Plymouth Rock, the death of Miantonomoh, the Boston Tea Party.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading "I PLUCKED THE ROSE, IMPATIENT OF DELAY" The Bradford House was a famous hostelry, and had long been deservedly popular for its cuisine.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Some such comforting reflection seemed to be mirrored in the genial countenance of Professor Littleford, as he sat with Miss Wycliffe and the Parrs in a corner, listening to the music that floated in from the room beyond, and viewing the scene through the smoke of his cigarette.

any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading Still more pleasant it was, while the colonists attacked the Pequods on the wall, to attack a lobster salad or a welsh rabbit on the table, and to reflect that the main business of men _fruges consumere nati_ was no longer to fight Indians.

plural of “rafter” — one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof

From this reading It was a pleasure to sit in the long, low cafe, to observe the rafters of natural wood, the antique fireplace, and the mural paintings illustrating scenes from Colonial history: the landing at Plymouth Rock, the death of Miantonomoh, the Boston Tea Party.

manifest or bring back

From this reading Still more pleasant it was, while the colonists attacked the Pequods on the wall, to attack a lobster salad or a welsh rabbit on the table, and to reflect that the main business of men _fruges consumere nati_ was no longer to fight Indians.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Some such comforting reflection seemed to be mirrored in the genial countenance of Professor Littleford, as he sat with Miss Wycliffe and the Parrs in a corner, listening to the music that floated in from the room beyond, and viewing the scene through the smoke of his cigarette.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading It was a pleasure to sit in the long, low cafe, to observe the rafters of natural wood, the antique fireplace, and the mural paintings illustrating scenes from Colonial history: the landing at Plymouth Rock, the death of Miantonomoh, the Boston Tea Party.

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

From this reading Some such comforting reflection seemed to be mirrored in the genial countenance of Professor Littleford, as he sat with Miss Wycliffe and the Parrs in a corner, listening to the music that floated in from the room beyond, and viewing the scene through the smoke of his cigarette.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading "I PLUCKED THE ROSE, IMPATIENT OF DELAY" The Bradford House was a famous hostelry, and had long been deservedly popular for its cuisine.

food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens

From this reading Still more pleasant it was, while the colonists attacked the Pequods on the wall, to attack a lobster salad or a welsh rabbit on the table, and to reflect that the main business of men _fruges consumere nati_ was no longer to fight Indians.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Some such comforting reflection seemed to be mirrored in the genial countenance of Professor Littleford, as he sat with Miss Wycliffe and the Parrs in a corner, listening to the music that floated in from the room beyond, and viewing the scene through the smoke of his cigarette.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Some such comforting reflection seemed to be mirrored in the genial countenance of Professor Littleford, as he sat with Miss Wycliffe and the Parrs in a corner, listening to the music that floated in from the room beyond, and viewing the scene through the smoke of his cigarette.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading It was a pleasure to sit in the long, low cafe, to observe the rafters of natural wood, the antique fireplace, and the mural paintings illustrating scenes from Colonial history: the landing at Plymouth Rock, the death of Miantonomoh, the Boston Tea Party.

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

From this reading Some such comforting reflection seemed to be mirrored in the genial countenance of Professor Littleford, as he sat with Miss Wycliffe and the Parrs in a corner, listening to the music that floated in from the room beyond, and viewing the scene through the smoke of his cigarette.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He and Miss Wycliffe had a full view of the room, to which the Parrs had shown their indifference by turning their backs, Mrs. Parr being absorbed in her own excited comments upon the scene in the opera house, while her husband was earnestly employed in the business which had brought him to that place.

be seated

From this reading It was a pleasure to sit in the long, low cafe, to observe the rafters of natural wood, the antique fireplace, and the mural paintings illustrating scenes from Colonial history: the landing at Plymouth Rock, the death of Miantonomoh, the Boston Tea Party.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Some such comforting reflection seemed to be mirrored in the genial countenance of Professor Littleford, as he sat with Miss Wycliffe and the Parrs in a corner, listening to the music that floated in from the room beyond, and viewing the scene through the smoke of his cigarette.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some such comforting reflection seemed to be mirrored in the genial countenance of Professor Littleford, as he sat with Miss Wycliffe and the Parrs in a corner, listening to the music that floated in from the room beyond, and viewing the scene through the smoke of his cigarette.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still more pleasant it was, while the colonists attacked the Pequods on the wall, to attack a lobster salad or a welsh rabbit on the table, and to reflect that the main business of men _fruges consumere nati_ was no longer to fight Indians.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Some such comforting reflection seemed to be mirrored in the genial countenance of Professor Littleford, as he sat with Miss Wycliffe and the Parrs in a corner, listening to the music that floated in from the room beyond, and viewing the scene through the smoke of his cigarette.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Still more pleasant it was, while the colonists attacked the Pequods on the wall, to attack a lobster salad or a welsh rabbit on the table, and to reflect that the main business of men _fruges consumere nati_ was no longer to fight Indians.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading It was a pleasure to sit in the long, low cafe, to observe the rafters of natural wood, the antique fireplace, and the mural paintings illustrating scenes from Colonial history: the landing at Plymouth Rock, the death of Miantonomoh, the Boston Tea Party.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Still more pleasant it was, while the colonists attacked the Pequods on the wall, to attack a lobster salad or a welsh rabbit on the table, and to reflect that the main business of men _fruges consumere nati_ was no longer to fight Indians.

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

From this reading "I PLUCKED THE ROSE, IMPATIENT OF DELAY" The Bradford House was a famous hostelry, and had long been deservedly popular for its cuisine.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He and Miss Wycliffe had a full view of the room, to which the Parrs had shown their indifference by turning their backs, Mrs. Parr being absorbed in her own excited comments upon the scene in the opera house, while her husband was earnestly employed in the business which had brought him to that place.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Some such comforting reflection seemed to be mirrored in the genial countenance of Professor Littleford, as he sat with Miss Wycliffe and the Parrs in a corner, listening to the music that floated in from the room beyond, and viewing the scene through the smoke of his cigarette.

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

From this reading It was a pleasure to sit in the long, low cafe, to observe the rafters of natural wood, the antique fireplace, and the mural paintings illustrating scenes from Colonial history: the landing at Plymouth Rock, the death of Miantonomoh, the Boston Tea Party.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading He and Miss Wycliffe had a full view of the room, to which the Parrs had shown their indifference by turning their backs, Mrs. Parr being absorbed in her own excited comments upon the scene in the opera house, while her husband was earnestly employed in the business which had brought him to that place.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He and Miss Wycliffe had a full view of the room, to which the Parrs had shown their indifference by turning their backs, Mrs. Parr being absorbed in her own excited comments upon the scene in the opera house, while her husband was earnestly employed in the business which had brought him to that place.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading He and Miss Wycliffe had a full view of the room, to which the Parrs had shown their indifference by turning their backs, Mrs. Parr being absorbed in her own excited comments upon the scene in the opera house, while her husband was earnestly employed in the business which had brought him to that place.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading Some such comforting reflection seemed to be mirrored in the genial countenance of Professor Littleford, as he sat with Miss Wycliffe and the Parrs in a corner, listening to the music that floated in from the room beyond, and viewing the scene through the smoke of his cigarette.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Still more pleasant it was, while the colonists attacked the Pequods on the wall, to attack a lobster salad or a welsh rabbit on the table, and to reflect that the main business of men _fruges consumere nati_ was no longer to fight Indians.

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

From this reading "I PLUCKED THE ROSE, IMPATIENT OF DELAY" The Bradford House was a famous hostelry, and had long been deservedly popular for its cuisine.

a native or resident of Wales

From this reading Still more pleasant it was, while the colonists attacked the Pequods on the wall, to attack a lobster salad or a welsh rabbit on the table, and to reflect that the main business of men _fruges consumere nati_ was no longer to fight Indians.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He and Miss Wycliffe had a full view of the room, to which the Parrs had shown their indifference by turning their backs, Mrs. Parr being absorbed in her own excited comments upon the scene in the opera house, while her husband was earnestly employed in the business which had brought him to that place.

during the time that

From this reading Still more pleasant it was, while the colonists attacked the Pequods on the wall, to attack a lobster salad or a welsh rabbit on the table, and to reflect that the main business of men _fruges consumere nati_ was no longer to fight Indians.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Some such comforting reflection seemed to be mirrored in the genial countenance of Professor Littleford, as he sat with Miss Wycliffe and the Parrs in a corner, listening to the music that floated in from the room beyond, and viewing the scene through the smoke of his cigarette.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading It was a pleasure to sit in the long, low cafe, to observe the rafters of natural wood, the antique fireplace, and the mural paintings illustrating scenes from Colonial history: the landing at Plymouth Rock, the death of Miantonomoh, the Boston Tea Party.

English theologian whose objections to Roman Catholic doctrine anticipated the Protestant Reformation (1328-1384)

From this reading Some such comforting reflection seemed to be mirrored in the genial countenance of Professor Littleford, as he sat with Miss Wycliffe and the Parrs in a corner, listening to the music that floated in from the room beyond, and viewing the scene through the smoke of his cigarette.