used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She usually took a morning paper up with her with which to regale the mistress of the house before she rose, but the first glance showed her that this attention would be wholly unwelcome to-day.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Even the letters that had accompanied her breakfast tray were scattered unopened by her side.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Juliet always breakfasted alone, for the squire was in the habit of taking his early ride first and coming in late for the meal.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Juliet always breakfasted alone, for the squire was in the habit of taking his early ride first and coming in late for the meal.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading She usually took a morning paper up with her with which to regale the mistress of the house before she rose, but the first glance showed her that this attention would be wholly unwelcome to-day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She usually took a morning paper up with her with which to regale the mistress of the house before she rose, but the first glance showed her that this attention would be wholly unwelcome to-day.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She usually took a morning paper up with her with which to regale the mistress of the house before she rose, but the first glance showed her that this attention would be wholly unwelcome to-day.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
breakfasted
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From this reading Juliet always breakfasted alone, for the squire was in the habit of taking his early ride first and coming in late for the meal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She usually took a morning paper up with her with which to regale the mistress of the house before she rose, but the first glance showed her that this attention would be wholly unwelcome to-day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Even the letters that had accompanied her breakfast tray were scattered unopened by her side.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Juliet always breakfasted alone, for the squire was in the habit of taking his early ride first and coming in late for the meal.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Juliet always breakfasted alone, for the squire was in the habit of taking his early ride first and coming in late for the meal.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the letters that had accompanied her breakfast tray were scattered unopened by her side.
Fielding's
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From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Juliet always breakfasted alone, for the squire was in the habit of taking his early ride first and coming in late for the meal.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Juliet always breakfasted alone, for the squire was in the habit of taking his early ride first and coming in late for the meal.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading She usually took a morning paper up with her with which to regale the mistress of the house before she rose, but the first glance showed her that this attention would be wholly unwelcome to-day.
an established custom
From this reading Juliet always breakfasted alone, for the squire was in the habit of taking his early ride first and coming in late for the meal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Even the letters that had accompanied her breakfast tray were scattered unopened by her side.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Juliet always breakfasted alone, for the squire was in the habit of taking his early ride first and coming in late for the meal.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She usually took a morning paper up with her with which to regale the mistress of the house before she rose, but the first glance showed her that this attention would be wholly unwelcome to-day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Why, what is the matter?" said Juliet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
Juliet
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From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Juliet always breakfasted alone, for the squire was in the habit of taking his early ride first and coming in late for the meal.
the literary culture
From this reading Even the letters that had accompanied her breakfast tray were scattered unopened by her side.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Why, what is the matter?" said Juliet.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Juliet always breakfasted alone, for the squire was in the habit of taking his early ride first and coming in late for the meal.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading She usually took a morning paper up with her with which to regale the mistress of the house before she rose, but the first glance showed her that this attention would be wholly unwelcome to-day.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
moroselyadverb
in a morose manner
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
nourishmentnounUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃmənt/
a source of materials to nourish the body
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading She usually took a morning paper up with her with which to regale the mistress of the house before she rose, but the first glance showed her that this attention would be wholly unwelcome to-day.
partakeverbUS /pɑːrˈteɪk/
have some of the qualities or attributes of something
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
regaleverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪl/
provide with choice or abundant food or drink
From this reading She usually took a morning paper up with her with which to regale the mistress of the house before she rose, but the first glance showed her that this attention would be wholly unwelcome to-day.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Juliet always breakfasted alone, for the squire was in the habit of taking his early ride first and coming in late for the meal.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading She usually took a morning paper up with her with which to regale the mistress of the house before she rose, but the first glance showed her that this attention would be wholly unwelcome to-day.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Why, what is the matter?" said Juliet.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Even the letters that had accompanied her breakfast tray were scattered unopened by her side.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She usually took a morning paper up with her with which to regale the mistress of the house before she rose, but the first glance showed her that this attention would be wholly unwelcome to-day.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Even the letters that had accompanied her breakfast tray were scattered unopened by her side.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Juliet always breakfasted alone, for the squire was in the habit of taking his early ride first and coming in late for the meal.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Juliet always breakfasted alone, for the squire was in the habit of taking his early ride first and coming in late for the meal.
tear-stained
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From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She usually took a morning paper up with her with which to regale the mistress of the house before she rose, but the first glance showed her that this attention would be wholly unwelcome to-day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She usually took a morning paper up with her with which to regale the mistress of the house before she rose, but the first glance showed her that this attention would be wholly unwelcome to-day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
to-day
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From this reading She usually took a morning paper up with her with which to regale the mistress of the house before she rose, but the first glance showed her that this attention would be wholly unwelcome to-day.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She usually took a morning paper up with her with which to regale the mistress of the house before she rose, but the first glance showed her that this attention would be wholly unwelcome to-day.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading Even the letters that had accompanied her breakfast tray were scattered unopened by her side.
unopenedadjectiveUS /əˈnoʊpənd/
not yet opened or unsealed
From this reading Even the letters that had accompanied her breakfast tray were scattered unopened by her side.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading She usually took a morning paper up with her with which to regale the mistress of the house before she rose, but the first glance showed her that this attention would be wholly unwelcome to-day.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She usually took a morning paper up with her with which to regale the mistress of the house before she rose, but the first glance showed her that this attention would be wholly unwelcome to-day.
under normal conditions
From this reading She usually took a morning paper up with her with which to regale the mistress of the house before she rose, but the first glance showed her that this attention would be wholly unwelcome to-day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even the letters that had accompanied her breakfast tray were scattered unopened by her side.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Why, what is the matter?" said Juliet.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
at the time that
From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS It was an unpleasant shock to Juliet on the following morning when she went to Mrs. Fielding's room after breakfast to find her lying in bed, pale and tear-stained, refusing morosely to partake of any nourishment whatever.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She usually took a morning paper up with her with which to regale the mistress of the house before she rose, but the first glance showed her that this attention would be wholly unwelcome to-day.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She usually took a morning paper up with her with which to regale the mistress of the house before she rose, but the first glance showed her that this attention would be wholly unwelcome to-day.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, what is the matter?" said Juliet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She usually took a morning paper up with her with which to regale the mistress of the house before she rose, but the first glance showed her that this attention would be wholly unwelcome to-day.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She usually took a morning paper up with her with which to regale the mistress of the house before she rose, but the first glance showed her that this attention would be wholly unwelcome to-day.
