used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was arrayed in a pea-green silk wrapper, trimmed all down the front with scarlet bows; and the cape was braided with the same glaring hue, so much affected by a certain Lady of Babylon.
addictedadjectiveUS /əˈdɪktɪd/
compulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming
From this reading The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the cold viands placed upon it; for the ex-lady's-maid was particularly addicted to good things, and she moreover thought that it was "quite the rage" to see cold fowls, ham, tongue, Perigord pie, and all kinds of marmalades spread for the morning repast.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading She was arrayed in a pea-green silk wrapper, trimmed all down the front with scarlet bows; and the cape was braided with the same glaring hue, so much affected by a certain Lady of Babylon.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the cold viands placed upon it; for the ex-lady's-maid was particularly addicted to good things, and she moreover thought that it was "quite the rage" to see cold fowls, ham, tongue, Perigord pie, and all kinds of marmalades spread for the morning repast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the morning following the incidents just related; and the scene changes to the house of Sir Christopher Blunt, in Jermyn Street.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading She was arrayed in a pea-green silk wrapper, trimmed all down the front with scarlet bows; and the cape was braided with the same glaring hue, so much affected by a certain Lady of Babylon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The worthy knight and his lady were seated at breakfast.
BabylonnounUS /ˈbæbəlɑːn/
the chief city of ancient Mesopotamia and capital of the ancient kingdom of Babylonia
From this reading She was arrayed in a pea-green silk wrapper, trimmed all down the front with scarlet bows; and the cape was braided with the same glaring hue, so much affected by a certain Lady of Babylon.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the cold viands placed upon it; for the ex-lady's-maid was particularly addicted to good things, and she moreover thought that it was "quite the rage" to see cold fowls, ham, tongue, Perigord pie, and all kinds of marmalades spread for the morning repast.
BluntadjectiveUS /blʌnt/
having a broad or rounded end
From this reading It was the morning following the incidents just related; and the scene changes to the house of Sir Christopher Blunt, in Jermyn Street.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading She was arrayed in a pea-green silk wrapper, trimmed all down the front with scarlet bows; and the cape was braided with the same glaring hue, so much affected by a certain Lady of Babylon.
braidedadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪdɪd/
woven by (or as if by) braiding
From this reading She was arrayed in a pea-green silk wrapper, trimmed all down the front with scarlet bows; and the cape was braided with the same glaring hue, so much affected by a certain Lady of Babylon.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The worthy knight and his lady were seated at breakfast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was arrayed in a pea-green silk wrapper, trimmed all down the front with scarlet bows; and the cape was braided with the same glaring hue, so much affected by a certain Lady of Babylon.
capenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading She was arrayed in a pea-green silk wrapper, trimmed all down the front with scarlet bows; and the cape was braided with the same glaring hue, so much affected by a certain Lady of Babylon.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading She was arrayed in a pea-green silk wrapper, trimmed all down the front with scarlet bows; and the cape was braided with the same glaring hue, so much affected by a certain Lady of Babylon.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading It was the morning following the incidents just related; and the scene changes to the house of Sir Christopher Blunt, in Jermyn Street.
ChristophernounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading It was the morning following the incidents just related; and the scene changes to the house of Sir Christopher Blunt, in Jermyn Street.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the cold viands placed upon it; for the ex-lady's-maid was particularly addicted to good things, and she moreover thought that it was "quite the rage" to see cold fowls, ham, tongue, Perigord pie, and all kinds of marmalades spread for the morning repast.
deshabillée
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From this reading Lady Blunt was in her glory of premeditated negligence and studied _deshabillée_.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She was arrayed in a pea-green silk wrapper, trimmed all down the front with scarlet bows; and the cape was braided with the same glaring hue, so much affected by a certain Lady of Babylon.
ex-lady's-maid
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From this reading The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the cold viands placed upon it; for the ex-lady's-maid was particularly addicted to good things, and she moreover thought that it was "quite the rage" to see cold fowls, ham, tongue, Perigord pie, and all kinds of marmalades spread for the morning repast.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was the morning following the incidents just related; and the scene changes to the house of Sir Christopher Blunt, in Jermyn Street.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the cold viands placed upon it; for the ex-lady's-maid was particularly addicted to good things, and she moreover thought that it was "quite the rage" to see cold fowls, ham, tongue, Perigord pie, and all kinds of marmalades spread for the morning repast.
fowls
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From this reading The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the cold viands placed upon it; for the ex-lady's-maid was particularly addicted to good things, and she moreover thought that it was "quite the rage" to see cold fowls, ham, tongue, Perigord pie, and all kinds of marmalades spread for the morning repast.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading She was arrayed in a pea-green silk wrapper, trimmed all down the front with scarlet bows; and the cape was braided with the same glaring hue, so much affected by a certain Lady of Babylon.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading She was arrayed in a pea-green silk wrapper, trimmed all down the front with scarlet bows; and the cape was braided with the same glaring hue, so much affected by a certain Lady of Babylon.
a state of high honor
From this reading Lady Blunt was in her glory of premeditated negligence and studied _deshabillée_.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the cold viands placed upon it; for the ex-lady's-maid was particularly addicted to good things, and she moreover thought that it was "quite the rage" to see cold fowls, ham, tongue, Perigord pie, and all kinds of marmalades spread for the morning repast.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the cold viands placed upon it; for the ex-lady's-maid was particularly addicted to good things, and she moreover thought that it was "quite the rage" to see cold fowls, ham, tongue, Perigord pie, and all kinds of marmalades spread for the morning repast.
hamnounUS /hæm/
meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
From this reading The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the cold viands placed upon it; for the ex-lady's-maid was particularly addicted to good things, and she moreover thought that it was "quite the rage" to see cold fowls, ham, tongue, Perigord pie, and all kinds of marmalades spread for the morning repast.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Blunt was in her glory of premeditated negligence and studied _deshabillée_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The worthy knight and his lady were seated at breakfast.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was the morning following the incidents just related; and the scene changes to the house of Sir Christopher Blunt, in Jermyn Street.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading She was arrayed in a pea-green silk wrapper, trimmed all down the front with scarlet bows; and the cape was braided with the same glaring hue, so much affected by a certain Lady of Babylon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the morning following the incidents just related; and the scene changes to the house of Sir Christopher Blunt, in Jermyn Street.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading It was the morning following the incidents just related; and the scene changes to the house of Sir Christopher Blunt, in Jermyn Street.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the morning following the incidents just related; and the scene changes to the house of Sir Christopher Blunt, in Jermyn Street.
Jermyn
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From this reading It was the morning following the incidents just related; and the scene changes to the house of Sir Christopher Blunt, in Jermyn Street.
and nothing more
From this reading It was the morning following the incidents just related; and the scene changes to the house of Sir Christopher Blunt, in Jermyn Street.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the cold viands placed upon it; for the ex-lady's-maid was particularly addicted to good things, and she moreover thought that it was "quite the rage" to see cold fowls, ham, tongue, Perigord pie, and all kinds of marmalades spread for the morning repast.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading The worthy knight and his lady were seated at breakfast.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The worthy knight and his lady were seated at breakfast.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the cold viands placed upon it; for the ex-lady's-maid was particularly addicted to good things, and she moreover thought that it was "quite the rage" to see cold fowls, ham, tongue, Perigord pie, and all kinds of marmalades spread for the morning repast.
marmaladesnounUS /ˈmɑːrməleɪdz/
plural of “marmalade” — a preserve made of the pulp and rind of citrus fruits
From this reading The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the cold viands placed upon it; for the ex-lady's-maid was particularly addicted to good things, and she moreover thought that it was "quite the rage" to see cold fowls, ham, tongue, Perigord pie, and all kinds of marmalades spread for the morning repast.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the cold viands placed upon it; for the ex-lady's-maid was particularly addicted to good things, and she moreover thought that it was "quite the rage" to see cold fowls, ham, tongue, Perigord pie, and all kinds of marmalades spread for the morning repast.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was the morning following the incidents just related; and the scene changes to the house of Sir Christopher Blunt, in Jermyn Street.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was arrayed in a pea-green silk wrapper, trimmed all down the front with scarlet bows; and the cape was braided with the same glaring hue, so much affected by a certain Lady of Babylon.
negligencenounUS /ˈneɡlədʒəns/
failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances
From this reading Lady Blunt was in her glory of premeditated negligence and studied _deshabillée_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the morning following the incidents just related; and the scene changes to the house of Sir Christopher Blunt, in Jermyn Street.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the cold viands placed upon it; for the ex-lady's-maid was particularly addicted to good things, and she moreover thought that it was "quite the rage" to see cold fowls, ham, tongue, Perigord pie, and all kinds of marmalades spread for the morning repast.
pea-greenadjective
of a moderate slightly yellowish-green color
From this reading She was arrayed in a pea-green silk wrapper, trimmed all down the front with scarlet bows; and the cape was braided with the same glaring hue, so much affected by a certain Lady of Babylon.
Perigord
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From this reading The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the cold viands placed upon it; for the ex-lady's-maid was particularly addicted to good things, and she moreover thought that it was "quite the rage" to see cold fowls, ham, tongue, Perigord pie, and all kinds of marmalades spread for the morning repast.
pienounUS /paɪ/
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the cold viands placed upon it; for the ex-lady's-maid was particularly addicted to good things, and she moreover thought that it was "quite the rage" to see cold fowls, ham, tongue, Perigord pie, and all kinds of marmalades spread for the morning repast.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the cold viands placed upon it; for the ex-lady's-maid was particularly addicted to good things, and she moreover thought that it was "quite the rage" to see cold fowls, ham, tongue, Perigord pie, and all kinds of marmalades spread for the morning repast.
premeditatedadjectiveUS /priˈmedəteɪtɪd/
characterized by deliberate purpose and some degree of planning
From this reading Lady Blunt was in her glory of premeditated negligence and studied _deshabillée_.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the cold viands placed upon it; for the ex-lady's-maid was particularly addicted to good things, and she moreover thought that it was "quite the rage" to see cold fowls, ham, tongue, Perigord pie, and all kinds of marmalades spread for the morning repast.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the cold viands placed upon it; for the ex-lady's-maid was particularly addicted to good things, and she moreover thought that it was "quite the rage" to see cold fowls, ham, tongue, Perigord pie, and all kinds of marmalades spread for the morning repast.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading It was the morning following the incidents just related; and the scene changes to the house of Sir Christopher Blunt, in Jermyn Street.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the cold viands placed upon it; for the ex-lady's-maid was particularly addicted to good things, and she moreover thought that it was "quite the rage" to see cold fowls, ham, tongue, Perigord pie, and all kinds of marmalades spread for the morning repast.
Identical; not different.
From this reading She was arrayed in a pea-green silk wrapper, trimmed all down the front with scarlet bows; and the cape was braided with the same glaring hue, so much affected by a certain Lady of Babylon.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading She was arrayed in a pea-green silk wrapper, trimmed all down the front with scarlet bows; and the cape was braided with the same glaring hue, so much affected by a certain Lady of Babylon.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading It was the morning following the incidents just related; and the scene changes to the house of Sir Christopher Blunt, in Jermyn Street.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The worthy knight and his lady were seated at breakfast.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the cold viands placed upon it; for the ex-lady's-maid was particularly addicted to good things, and she moreover thought that it was "quite the rage" to see cold fowls, ham, tongue, Perigord pie, and all kinds of marmalades spread for the morning repast.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the cold viands placed upon it; for the ex-lady's-maid was particularly addicted to good things, and she moreover thought that it was "quite the rage" to see cold fowls, ham, tongue, Perigord pie, and all kinds of marmalades spread for the morning repast.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading She was arrayed in a pea-green silk wrapper, trimmed all down the front with scarlet bows; and the cape was braided with the same glaring hue, so much affected by a certain Lady of Babylon.
term of address for a man
From this reading It was the morning following the incidents just related; and the scene changes to the house of Sir Christopher Blunt, in Jermyn Street.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was arrayed in a pea-green silk wrapper, trimmed all down the front with scarlet bows; and the cape was braided with the same glaring hue, so much affected by a certain Lady of Babylon.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the cold viands placed upon it; for the ex-lady's-maid was particularly addicted to good things, and she moreover thought that it was "quite the rage" to see cold fowls, ham, tongue, Perigord pie, and all kinds of marmalades spread for the morning repast.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was the morning following the incidents just related; and the scene changes to the house of Sir Christopher Blunt, in Jermyn Street.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Lady Blunt was in her glory of premeditated negligence and studied _deshabillée_.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the cold viands placed upon it; for the ex-lady's-maid was particularly addicted to good things, and she moreover thought that it was "quite the rage" to see cold fowls, ham, tongue, Perigord pie, and all kinds of marmalades spread for the morning repast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the cold viands placed upon it; for the ex-lady's-maid was particularly addicted to good things, and she moreover thought that it was "quite the rage" to see cold fowls, ham, tongue, Perigord pie, and all kinds of marmalades spread for the morning repast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the morning following the incidents just related; and the scene changes to the house of Sir Christopher Blunt, in Jermyn Street.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the cold viands placed upon it; for the ex-lady's-maid was particularly addicted to good things, and she moreover thought that it was "quite the rage" to see cold fowls, ham, tongue, Perigord pie, and all kinds of marmalades spread for the morning repast.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the cold viands placed upon it; for the ex-lady's-maid was particularly addicted to good things, and she moreover thought that it was "quite the rage" to see cold fowls, ham, tongue, Perigord pie, and all kinds of marmalades spread for the morning repast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the morning following the incidents just related; and the scene changes to the house of Sir Christopher Blunt, in Jermyn Street.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the cold viands placed upon it; for the ex-lady's-maid was particularly addicted to good things, and she moreover thought that it was "quite the rage" to see cold fowls, ham, tongue, Perigord pie, and all kinds of marmalades spread for the morning repast.
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading She was arrayed in a pea-green silk wrapper, trimmed all down the front with scarlet bows; and the cape was braided with the same glaring hue, so much affected by a certain Lady of Babylon.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the cold viands placed upon it; for the ex-lady's-maid was particularly addicted to good things, and she moreover thought that it was "quite the rage" to see cold fowls, ham, tongue, Perigord pie, and all kinds of marmalades spread for the morning repast.
viandsnoun
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the cold viands placed upon it; for the ex-lady's-maid was particularly addicted to good things, and she moreover thought that it was "quite the rage" to see cold fowls, ham, tongue, Perigord pie, and all kinds of marmalades spread for the morning repast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the morning following the incidents just related; and the scene changes to the house of Sir Christopher Blunt, in Jermyn Street.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading The table literally groaned beneath the weight of the cold viands placed upon it; for the ex-lady's-maid was particularly addicted to good things, and she moreover thought that it was "quite the rage" to see cold fowls, ham, tongue, Perigord pie, and all kinds of marmalades spread for the morning repast.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The worthy knight and his lady were seated at breakfast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was arrayed in a pea-green silk wrapper, trimmed all down the front with scarlet bows; and the cape was braided with the same glaring hue, so much affected by a certain Lady of Babylon.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading The worthy knight and his lady were seated at breakfast.
wrappernounUS /ˈræpər/
a loose dressing gown for women
From this reading She was arrayed in a pea-green silk wrapper, trimmed all down the front with scarlet bows; and the cape was braided with the same glaring hue, so much affected by a certain Lady of Babylon.
