adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the two or three domestics, kept merely for agricultural purposes, had retired to their own cottages without, and with them a couple of wenches, usually employed within doors, the daughters of one of the hinds.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After their departure, Martin locked, first, the iron grate; and, secondly, the inner door of the tower, when the domestic circle was thus arranged.
agriculturaladjectiveUS /ˌæɡrəˈkʌltʃərəl/
relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
From this reading But the two or three domestics, kept merely for agricultural purposes, had retired to their own cottages without, and with them a couple of wenches, usually employed within doors, the daughters of one of the hinds.
All-Hallow's
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From this reading It was upon an All-Hallow's eve, when the family had resided together for the space of three years, that the domestic circle was assembled round the blazing turf-fire, in the old narrow hall of the Tower of Glendearg.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was upon an All-Hallow's eve, when the family had resided together for the space of three years, that the domestic circle was assembled round the blazing turf-fire, in the old narrow hall of the Tower of Glendearg.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The highest end of the board, the most commodious settle by the fire,--these were the only marks of distinction; and the servants mingled, with deference indeed, but unreproved and with freedom, in whatever conversation was going forward.
apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading The idea of the master or mistress of the mansion feeding or living apart from their domestics, was at this period never entertained.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading After their departure, Martin locked, first, the iron grate; and, secondly, the inner door of the tower, when the domestic circle was thus arranged.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading It was upon an All-Hallow's eve, when the family had resided together for the space of three years, that the domestic circle was assembled round the blazing turf-fire, in the old narrow hall of the Tower of Glendearg.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The idea of the master or mistress of the mansion feeding or living apart from their domestics, was at this period never entertained.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading It was upon an All-Hallow's eve, when the family had resided together for the space of three years, that the domestic circle was assembled round the blazing turf-fire, in the old narrow hall of the Tower of Glendearg.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The highest end of the board, the most commodious settle by the fire,--these were the only marks of distinction; and the servants mingled, with deference indeed, but unreproved and with freedom, in whatever conversation was going forward.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The highest end of the board, the most commodious settle by the fire,--these were the only marks of distinction; and the servants mingled, with deference indeed, but unreproved and with freedom, in whatever conversation was going forward.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The highest end of the board, the most commodious settle by the fire,--these were the only marks of distinction; and the servants mingled, with deference indeed, but unreproved and with freedom, in whatever conversation was going forward.
circlenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading It was upon an All-Hallow's eve, when the family had resided together for the space of three years, that the domestic circle was assembled round the blazing turf-fire, in the old narrow hall of the Tower of Glendearg.
commodiousadjectiveUS /kəˈmoʊdiəs/
large and roomy (“convenient” is archaic in this sense)
From this reading The highest end of the board, the most commodious settle by the fire,--these were the only marks of distinction; and the servants mingled, with deference indeed, but unreproved and with freedom, in whatever conversation was going forward.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The highest end of the board, the most commodious settle by the fire,--these were the only marks of distinction; and the servants mingled, with deference indeed, but unreproved and with freedom, in whatever conversation was going forward.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading But the two or three domestics, kept merely for agricultural purposes, had retired to their own cottages without, and with them a couple of wenches, usually employed within doors, the daughters of one of the hinds.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading But the two or three domestics, kept merely for agricultural purposes, had retired to their own cottages without, and with them a couple of wenches, usually employed within doors, the daughters of one of the hinds.
daughtersnounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading But the two or three domestics, kept merely for agricultural purposes, had retired to their own cottages without, and with them a couple of wenches, usually employed within doors, the daughters of one of the hinds.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading The highest end of the board, the most commodious settle by the fire,--these were the only marks of distinction; and the servants mingled, with deference indeed, but unreproved and with freedom, in whatever conversation was going forward.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading After their departure, Martin locked, first, the iron grate; and, secondly, the inner door of the tower, when the domestic circle was thus arranged.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading The highest end of the board, the most commodious settle by the fire,--these were the only marks of distinction; and the servants mingled, with deference indeed, but unreproved and with freedom, in whatever conversation was going forward.
domesticadjectiveUS /dəˈmestɪk/
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading It was upon an All-Hallow's eve, when the family had resided together for the space of three years, that the domestic circle was assembled round the blazing turf-fire, in the old narrow hall of the Tower of Glendearg.
domesticsnounUS /dəˈmestɪks/
plural of “domestic” — a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household
From this reading The idea of the master or mistress of the mansion feeding or living apart from their domestics, was at this period never entertained.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading After their departure, Martin locked, first, the iron grate; and, secondly, the inner door of the tower, when the domestic circle was thus arranged.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But the two or three domestics, kept merely for agricultural purposes, had retired to their own cottages without, and with them a couple of wenches, usually employed within doors, the daughters of one of the hinds.
employedadjectiveUS /emˈplɔɪd/
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading But the two or three domestics, kept merely for agricultural purposes, had retired to their own cottages without, and with them a couple of wenches, usually employed within doors, the daughters of one of the hinds.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The highest end of the board, the most commodious settle by the fire,--these were the only marks of distinction; and the servants mingled, with deference indeed, but unreproved and with freedom, in whatever conversation was going forward.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading The idea of the master or mistress of the mansion feeding or living apart from their domestics, was at this period never entertained.
evenounUS /iːv/
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading It was upon an All-Hallow's eve, when the family had resided together for the space of three years, that the domestic circle was assembled round the blazing turf-fire, in the old narrow hall of the Tower of Glendearg.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading It was upon an All-Hallow's eve, when the family had resided together for the space of three years, that the domestic circle was assembled round the blazing turf-fire, in the old narrow hall of the Tower of Glendearg.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading The idea of the master or mistress of the mansion feeding or living apart from their domestics, was at this period never entertained.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading The highest end of the board, the most commodious settle by the fire,--these were the only marks of distinction; and the servants mingled, with deference indeed, but unreproved and with freedom, in whatever conversation was going forward.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After their departure, Martin locked, first, the iron grate; and, secondly, the inner door of the tower, when the domestic circle was thus arranged.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was upon an All-Hallow's eve, when the family had resided together for the space of three years, that the domestic circle was assembled round the blazing turf-fire, in the old narrow hall of the Tower of Glendearg.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The highest end of the board, the most commodious settle by the fire,--these were the only marks of distinction; and the servants mingled, with deference indeed, but unreproved and with freedom, in whatever conversation was going forward.
freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading The highest end of the board, the most commodious settle by the fire,--these were the only marks of distinction; and the servants mingled, with deference indeed, but unreproved and with freedom, in whatever conversation was going forward.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The idea of the master or mistress of the mansion feeding or living apart from their domestics, was at this period never entertained.
Glendearg
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From this reading It was upon an All-Hallow's eve, when the family had resided together for the space of three years, that the domestic circle was assembled round the blazing turf-fire, in the old narrow hall of the Tower of Glendearg.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading The highest end of the board, the most commodious settle by the fire,--these were the only marks of distinction; and the servants mingled, with deference indeed, but unreproved and with freedom, in whatever conversation was going forward.
gratenounUS /ɡreɪt/
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
From this reading After their departure, Martin locked, first, the iron grate; and, secondly, the inner door of the tower, when the domestic circle was thus arranged.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was upon an All-Hallow's eve, when the family had resided together for the space of three years, that the domestic circle was assembled round the blazing turf-fire, in the old narrow hall of the Tower of Glendearg.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading It was upon an All-Hallow's eve, when the family had resided together for the space of three years, that the domestic circle was assembled round the blazing turf-fire, in the old narrow hall of the Tower of Glendearg.
highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The highest end of the board, the most commodious settle by the fire,--these were the only marks of distinction; and the servants mingled, with deference indeed, but unreproved and with freedom, in whatever conversation was going forward.
hindsnounUS /haɪndz/
plural of “hind” — any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers
From this reading But the two or three domestics, kept merely for agricultural purposes, had retired to their own cottages without, and with them a couple of wenches, usually employed within doors, the daughters of one of the hinds.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The idea of the master or mistress of the mansion feeding or living apart from their domestics, was at this period never entertained.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was upon an All-Hallow's eve, when the family had resided together for the space of three years, that the domestic circle was assembled round the blazing turf-fire, in the old narrow hall of the Tower of Glendearg.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The highest end of the board, the most commodious settle by the fire,--these were the only marks of distinction; and the servants mingled, with deference indeed, but unreproved and with freedom, in whatever conversation was going forward.
inneradjectiveUS /ˈɪnər/
located inward
From this reading After their departure, Martin locked, first, the iron grate; and, secondly, the inner door of the tower, when the domestic circle was thus arranged.
ironnounUS /ˈaɪərn/
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading After their departure, Martin locked, first, the iron grate; and, secondly, the inner door of the tower, when the domestic circle was thus arranged.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was upon an All-Hallow's eve, when the family had resided together for the space of three years, that the domestic circle was assembled round the blazing turf-fire, in the old narrow hall of the Tower of Glendearg.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But the two or three domestics, kept merely for agricultural purposes, had retired to their own cottages without, and with them a couple of wenches, usually employed within doors, the daughters of one of the hinds.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The idea of the master or mistress of the mansion feeding or living apart from their domestics, was at this period never entertained.
lockedverbUS /lɑːkt/
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading After their departure, Martin locked, first, the iron grate; and, secondly, the inner door of the tower, when the domestic circle was thus arranged.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading The idea of the master or mistress of the mansion feeding or living apart from their domestics, was at this period never entertained.
marksnounUS /mɑːrks/
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading The highest end of the board, the most commodious settle by the fire,--these were the only marks of distinction; and the servants mingled, with deference indeed, but unreproved and with freedom, in whatever conversation was going forward.
MartinnounUS /ˈmɑːrtən/
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading After their departure, Martin locked, first, the iron grate; and, secondly, the inner door of the tower, when the domestic circle was thus arranged.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The idea of the master or mistress of the mansion feeding or living apart from their domestics, was at this period never entertained.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading But the two or three domestics, kept merely for agricultural purposes, had retired to their own cottages without, and with them a couple of wenches, usually employed within doors, the daughters of one of the hinds.
mingledverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəld/
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The highest end of the board, the most commodious settle by the fire,--these were the only marks of distinction; and the servants mingled, with deference indeed, but unreproved and with freedom, in whatever conversation was going forward.
mistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading The idea of the master or mistress of the mansion feeding or living apart from their domestics, was at this period never entertained.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The highest end of the board, the most commodious settle by the fire,--these were the only marks of distinction; and the servants mingled, with deference indeed, but unreproved and with freedom, in whatever conversation was going forward.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading It was upon an All-Hallow's eve, when the family had resided together for the space of three years, that the domestic circle was assembled round the blazing turf-fire, in the old narrow hall of the Tower of Glendearg.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The idea of the master or mistress of the mansion feeding or living apart from their domestics, was at this period never entertained.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was upon an All-Hallow's eve, when the family had resided together for the space of three years, that the domestic circle was assembled round the blazing turf-fire, in the old narrow hall of the Tower of Glendearg.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was upon an All-Hallow's eve, when the family had resided together for the space of three years, that the domestic circle was assembled round the blazing turf-fire, in the old narrow hall of the Tower of Glendearg.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But the two or three domestics, kept merely for agricultural purposes, had retired to their own cottages without, and with them a couple of wenches, usually employed within doors, the daughters of one of the hinds.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The highest end of the board, the most commodious settle by the fire,--these were the only marks of distinction; and the servants mingled, with deference indeed, but unreproved and with freedom, in whatever conversation was going forward.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The idea of the master or mistress of the mansion feeding or living apart from their domestics, was at this period never entertained.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But the two or three domestics, kept merely for agricultural purposes, had retired to their own cottages without, and with them a couple of wenches, usually employed within doors, the daughters of one of the hinds.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading The idea of the master or mistress of the mansion feeding or living apart from their domestics, was at this period never entertained.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But the two or three domestics, kept merely for agricultural purposes, had retired to their own cottages without, and with them a couple of wenches, usually employed within doors, the daughters of one of the hinds.
residedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading It was upon an All-Hallow's eve, when the family had resided together for the space of three years, that the domestic circle was assembled round the blazing turf-fire, in the old narrow hall of the Tower of Glendearg.
retiredadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrd/
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading But the two or three domestics, kept merely for agricultural purposes, had retired to their own cottages without, and with them a couple of wenches, usually employed within doors, the daughters of one of the hinds.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It was upon an All-Hallow's eve, when the family had resided together for the space of three years, that the domestic circle was assembled round the blazing turf-fire, in the old narrow hall of the Tower of Glendearg.
secondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
From this reading After their departure, Martin locked, first, the iron grate; and, secondly, the inner door of the tower, when the domestic circle was thus arranged.
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The highest end of the board, the most commodious settle by the fire,--these were the only marks of distinction; and the servants mingled, with deference indeed, but unreproved and with freedom, in whatever conversation was going forward.
settleverbUS /ˈsetəl/
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading The highest end of the board, the most commodious settle by the fire,--these were the only marks of distinction; and the servants mingled, with deference indeed, but unreproved and with freedom, in whatever conversation was going forward.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading It was upon an All-Hallow's eve, when the family had resided together for the space of three years, that the domestic circle was assembled round the blazing turf-fire, in the old narrow hall of the Tower of Glendearg.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was upon an All-Hallow's eve, when the family had resided together for the space of three years, that the domestic circle was assembled round the blazing turf-fire, in the old narrow hall of the Tower of Glendearg.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was upon an All-Hallow's eve, when the family had resided together for the space of three years, that the domestic circle was assembled round the blazing turf-fire, in the old narrow hall of the Tower of Glendearg.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The idea of the master or mistress of the mansion feeding or living apart from their domestics, was at this period never entertained.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But the two or three domestics, kept merely for agricultural purposes, had retired to their own cottages without, and with them a couple of wenches, usually employed within doors, the daughters of one of the hinds.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The highest end of the board, the most commodious settle by the fire,--these were the only marks of distinction; and the servants mingled, with deference indeed, but unreproved and with freedom, in whatever conversation was going forward.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The idea of the master or mistress of the mansion feeding or living apart from their domestics, was at this period never entertained.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was upon an All-Hallow's eve, when the family had resided together for the space of three years, that the domestic circle was assembled round the blazing turf-fire, in the old narrow hall of the Tower of Glendearg.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading After their departure, Martin locked, first, the iron grate; and, secondly, the inner door of the tower, when the domestic circle was thus arranged.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the two or three domestics, kept merely for agricultural purposes, had retired to their own cottages without, and with them a couple of wenches, usually employed within doors, the daughters of one of the hinds.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It was upon an All-Hallow's eve, when the family had resided together for the space of three years, that the domestic circle was assembled round the blazing turf-fire, in the old narrow hall of the Tower of Glendearg.
TowernounUS /ˈtaʊər/
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading It was upon an All-Hallow's eve, when the family had resided together for the space of three years, that the domestic circle was assembled round the blazing turf-fire, in the old narrow hall of the Tower of Glendearg.
turf-fire
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From this reading It was upon an All-Hallow's eve, when the family had resided together for the space of three years, that the domestic circle was assembled round the blazing turf-fire, in the old narrow hall of the Tower of Glendearg.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But the two or three domestics, kept merely for agricultural purposes, had retired to their own cottages without, and with them a couple of wenches, usually employed within doors, the daughters of one of the hinds.
unreproved
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From this reading The highest end of the board, the most commodious settle by the fire,--these were the only marks of distinction; and the servants mingled, with deference indeed, but unreproved and with freedom, in whatever conversation was going forward.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was upon an All-Hallow's eve, when the family had resided together for the space of three years, that the domestic circle was assembled round the blazing turf-fire, in the old narrow hall of the Tower of Glendearg.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading But the two or three domestics, kept merely for agricultural purposes, had retired to their own cottages without, and with them a couple of wenches, usually employed within doors, the daughters of one of the hinds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was upon an All-Hallow's eve, when the family had resided together for the space of three years, that the domestic circle was assembled round the blazing turf-fire, in the old narrow hall of the Tower of Glendearg.
wenchesnounUS /ˈwentʃɪz/
plural of “wench” — informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading But the two or three domestics, kept merely for agricultural purposes, had retired to their own cottages without, and with them a couple of wenches, usually employed within doors, the daughters of one of the hinds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The highest end of the board, the most commodious settle by the fire,--these were the only marks of distinction; and the servants mingled, with deference indeed, but unreproved and with freedom, in whatever conversation was going forward.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The highest end of the board, the most commodious settle by the fire,--these were the only marks of distinction; and the servants mingled, with deference indeed, but unreproved and with freedom, in whatever conversation was going forward.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was upon an All-Hallow's eve, when the family had resided together for the space of three years, that the domestic circle was assembled round the blazing turf-fire, in the old narrow hall of the Tower of Glendearg.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The highest end of the board, the most commodious settle by the fire,--these were the only marks of distinction; and the servants mingled, with deference indeed, but unreproved and with freedom, in whatever conversation was going forward.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But the two or three domestics, kept merely for agricultural purposes, had retired to their own cottages without, and with them a couple of wenches, usually employed within doors, the daughters of one of the hinds.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But the two or three domestics, kept merely for agricultural purposes, had retired to their own cottages without, and with them a couple of wenches, usually employed within doors, the daughters of one of the hinds.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading It was upon an All-Hallow's eve, when the family had resided together for the space of three years, that the domestic circle was assembled round the blazing turf-fire, in the old narrow hall of the Tower of Glendearg.
