Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

in addition

From this reading A table, covered with a snow-white napkin, and containing covers for a party of six, occupied the middle of the room; cups and drinking vessels of richly chased silver, silver forks and spoons, of handsome pattern, were there also--strange and singular spectacle beneath the humble thatch of a way-side cabin.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading There, before the ample fireplace, a quarter of a sheep was roasting--while various utensils of cookery, disposed upon and around the fire, diffused a savoury odour through the apartment.

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

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading There, before the ample fireplace, a quarter of a sheep was roasting--while various utensils of cookery, disposed upon and around the fire, diffused a savoury odour through the apartment.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading There, before the ample fireplace, a quarter of a sheep was roasting--while various utensils of cookery, disposed upon and around the fire, diffused a savoury odour through the apartment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Mary herself displayed in her toilet a more than usual care and attention, and wore in her becoming cap, with a deep lace border, a bouquet of tri-colored ribbons, coquettishly knotted, and with the ends falling loosely on her neck.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading Mary herself displayed in her toilet a more than usual care and attention, and wore in her becoming cap, with a deep lace border, a bouquet of tri-colored ribbons, coquettishly knotted, and with the ends falling loosely on her neck.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading There, before the ample fireplace, a quarter of a sheep was roasting--while various utensils of cookery, disposed upon and around the fire, diffused a savoury odour through the apartment.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading A table, covered with a snow-white napkin, and containing covers for a party of six, occupied the middle of the room; cups and drinking vessels of richly chased silver, silver forks and spoons, of handsome pattern, were there also--strange and singular spectacle beneath the humble thatch of a way-side cabin.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading Mary herself displayed in her toilet a more than usual care and attention, and wore in her becoming cap, with a deep lace border, a bouquet of tri-colored ribbons, coquettishly knotted, and with the ends falling loosely on her neck.

an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present

From this reading Mary herself displayed in her toilet a more than usual care and attention, and wore in her becoming cap, with a deep lace border, a bouquet of tri-colored ribbons, coquettishly knotted, and with the ends falling loosely on her neck.

inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with

From this reading While she busied herself in the preparation for the table, she maintained from time to time a running conversation with a person who sat smoking in the chimney corner.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading A table, covered with a snow-white napkin, and containing covers for a party of six, occupied the middle of the room; cups and drinking vessels of richly chased silver, silver forks and spoons, of handsome pattern, were there also--strange and singular spectacle beneath the humble thatch of a way-side cabin.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Mary herself displayed in her toilet a more than usual care and attention, and wore in her becoming cap, with a deep lace border, a bouquet of tri-colored ribbons, coquettishly knotted, and with the ends falling loosely on her neck.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Mary herself displayed in her toilet a more than usual care and attention, and wore in her becoming cap, with a deep lace border, a bouquet of tri-colored ribbons, coquettishly knotted, and with the ends falling loosely on her neck.

a person who is being chased

From this reading A table, covered with a snow-white napkin, and containing covers for a party of six, occupied the middle of the room; cups and drinking vessels of richly chased silver, silver forks and spoons, of handsome pattern, were there also--strange and singular spectacle beneath the humble thatch of a way-side cabin.

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading While she busied herself in the preparation for the table, she maintained from time to time a running conversation with a person who sat smoking in the chimney corner.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading A table, covered with a snow-white napkin, and containing covers for a party of six, occupied the middle of the room; cups and drinking vessels of richly chased silver, silver forks and spoons, of handsome pattern, were there also--strange and singular spectacle beneath the humble thatch of a way-side cabin.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading While she busied herself in the preparation for the table, she maintained from time to time a running conversation with a person who sat smoking in the chimney corner.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading There, before the ample fireplace, a quarter of a sheep was roasting--while various utensils of cookery, disposed upon and around the fire, diffused a savoury odour through the apartment.

in a flirtatious manner

From this reading Mary herself displayed in her toilet a more than usual care and attention, and wore in her becoming cap, with a deep lace border, a bouquet of tri-colored ribbons, coquettishly knotted, and with the ends falling loosely on her neck.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading While she busied herself in the preparation for the table, she maintained from time to time a running conversation with a person who sat smoking in the chimney corner.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading A table, covered with a snow-white napkin, and containing covers for a party of six, occupied the middle of the room; cups and drinking vessels of richly chased silver, silver forks and spoons, of handsome pattern, were there also--strange and singular spectacle beneath the humble thatch of a way-side cabin.

plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

From this reading A table, covered with a snow-white napkin, and containing covers for a party of six, occupied the middle of the room; cups and drinking vessels of richly chased silver, silver forks and spoons, of handsome pattern, were there also--strange and singular spectacle beneath the humble thatch of a way-side cabin.

plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading A table, covered with a snow-white napkin, and containing covers for a party of six, occupied the middle of the room; cups and drinking vessels of richly chased silver, silver forks and spoons, of handsome pattern, were there also--strange and singular spectacle beneath the humble thatch of a way-side cabin.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Mary herself displayed in her toilet a more than usual care and attention, and wore in her becoming cap, with a deep lace border, a bouquet of tri-colored ribbons, coquettishly knotted, and with the ends falling loosely on her neck.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

(of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a rough surface or transmission through a translucent material

From this reading There, before the ample fireplace, a quarter of a sheep was roasting--while various utensils of cookery, disposed upon and around the fire, diffused a savoury odour through the apartment.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading Mary herself displayed in her toilet a more than usual care and attention, and wore in her becoming cap, with a deep lace border, a bouquet of tri-colored ribbons, coquettishly knotted, and with the ends falling loosely on her neck.

having made preparations

From this reading There, before the ample fireplace, a quarter of a sheep was roasting--while various utensils of cookery, disposed upon and around the fire, diffused a savoury odour through the apartment.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading A table, covered with a snow-white napkin, and containing covers for a party of six, occupied the middle of the room; cups and drinking vessels of richly chased silver, silver forks and spoons, of handsome pattern, were there also--strange and singular spectacle beneath the humble thatch of a way-side cabin.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Mary herself displayed in her toilet a more than usual care and attention, and wore in her becoming cap, with a deep lace border, a bouquet of tri-colored ribbons, coquettishly knotted, and with the ends falling loosely on her neck.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading Mary herself displayed in her toilet a more than usual care and attention, and wore in her becoming cap, with a deep lace border, a bouquet of tri-colored ribbons, coquettishly knotted, and with the ends falling loosely on her neck.

start firing a weapon

From this reading There, before the ample fireplace, a quarter of a sheep was roasting--while various utensils of cookery, disposed upon and around the fire, diffused a savoury odour through the apartment.

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

From this reading There, before the ample fireplace, a quarter of a sheep was roasting--while various utensils of cookery, disposed upon and around the fire, diffused a savoury odour through the apartment.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A table, covered with a snow-white napkin, and containing covers for a party of six, occupied the middle of the room; cups and drinking vessels of richly chased silver, silver forks and spoons, of handsome pattern, were there also--strange and singular spectacle beneath the humble thatch of a way-side cabin.

plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading A table, covered with a snow-white napkin, and containing covers for a party of six, occupied the middle of the room; cups and drinking vessels of richly chased silver, silver forks and spoons, of handsome pattern, were there also--strange and singular spectacle beneath the humble thatch of a way-side cabin.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading While she busied herself in the preparation for the table, she maintained from time to time a running conversation with a person who sat smoking in the chimney corner.

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

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading A table, covered with a snow-white napkin, and containing covers for a party of six, occupied the middle of the room; cups and drinking vessels of richly chased silver, silver forks and spoons, of handsome pattern, were there also--strange and singular spectacle beneath the humble thatch of a way-side cabin.

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

From this reading Mary herself displayed in her toilet a more than usual care and attention, and wore in her becoming cap, with a deep lace border, a bouquet of tri-colored ribbons, coquettishly knotted, and with the ends falling loosely on her neck.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mary herself displayed in her toilet a more than usual care and attention, and wore in her becoming cap, with a deep lace border, a bouquet of tri-colored ribbons, coquettishly knotted, and with the ends falling loosely on her neck.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

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

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading A table, covered with a snow-white napkin, and containing covers for a party of six, occupied the middle of the room; cups and drinking vessels of richly chased silver, silver forks and spoons, of handsome pattern, were there also--strange and singular spectacle beneath the humble thatch of a way-side cabin.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

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

From this reading Mary herself displayed in her toilet a more than usual care and attention, and wore in her becoming cap, with a deep lace border, a bouquet of tri-colored ribbons, coquettishly knotted, and with the ends falling loosely on her neck.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

tied with a knot

From this reading Mary herself displayed in her toilet a more than usual care and attention, and wore in her becoming cap, with a deep lace border, a bouquet of tri-colored ribbons, coquettishly knotted, and with the ends falling loosely on her neck.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading Mary herself displayed in her toilet a more than usual care and attention, and wore in her becoming cap, with a deep lace border, a bouquet of tri-colored ribbons, coquettishly knotted, and with the ends falling loosely on her neck.

in a relaxed manner; not rigid

From this reading Mary herself displayed in her toilet a more than usual care and attention, and wore in her becoming cap, with a deep lace border, a bouquet of tri-colored ribbons, coquettishly knotted, and with the ends falling loosely on her neck.

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From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

kept in good condition

From this reading While she busied herself in the preparation for the table, she maintained from time to time a running conversation with a person who sat smoking in the chimney corner.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading A table, covered with a snow-white napkin, and containing covers for a party of six, occupied the middle of the room; cups and drinking vessels of richly chased silver, silver forks and spoons, of handsome pattern, were there also--strange and singular spectacle beneath the humble thatch of a way-side cabin.

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

From this reading Mary herself displayed in her toilet a more than usual care and attention, and wore in her becoming cap, with a deep lace border, a bouquet of tri-colored ribbons, coquettishly knotted, and with the ends falling loosely on her neck.

a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing

From this reading A table, covered with a snow-white napkin, and containing covers for a party of six, occupied the middle of the room; cups and drinking vessels of richly chased silver, silver forks and spoons, of handsome pattern, were there also--strange and singular spectacle beneath the humble thatch of a way-side cabin.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Mary herself displayed in her toilet a more than usual care and attention, and wore in her becoming cap, with a deep lace border, a bouquet of tri-colored ribbons, coquettishly knotted, and with the ends falling loosely on her neck.

making no sound

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

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

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

held or filled or in use

From this reading A table, covered with a snow-white napkin, and containing covers for a party of six, occupied the middle of the room; cups and drinking vessels of richly chased silver, silver forks and spoons, of handsome pattern, were there also--strange and singular spectacle beneath the humble thatch of a way-side cabin.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading There, before the ample fireplace, a quarter of a sheep was roasting--while various utensils of cookery, disposed upon and around the fire, diffused a savoury odour through the apartment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mary herself displayed in her toilet a more than usual care and attention, and wore in her becoming cap, with a deep lace border, a bouquet of tri-colored ribbons, coquettishly knotted, and with the ends falling loosely on her neck.

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

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

above and across; more than

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A table, covered with a snow-white napkin, and containing covers for a party of six, occupied the middle of the room; cups and drinking vessels of richly chased silver, silver forks and spoons, of handsome pattern, were there also--strange and singular spectacle beneath the humble thatch of a way-side cabin.

a perceptual structure

From this reading A table, covered with a snow-white napkin, and containing covers for a party of six, occupied the middle of the room; cups and drinking vessels of richly chased silver, silver forks and spoons, of handsome pattern, were there also--strange and singular spectacle beneath the humble thatch of a way-side cabin.

a human being

From this reading While she busied herself in the preparation for the table, she maintained from time to time a running conversation with a person who sat smoking in the chimney corner.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading While she busied herself in the preparation for the table, she maintained from time to time a running conversation with a person who sat smoking in the chimney corner.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

one of four equal parts

From this reading There, before the ample fireplace, a quarter of a sheep was roasting--while various utensils of cookery, disposed upon and around the fire, diffused a savoury odour through the apartment.

plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading Mary herself displayed in her toilet a more than usual care and attention, and wore in her becoming cap, with a deep lace border, a bouquet of tri-colored ribbons, coquettishly knotted, and with the ends falling loosely on her neck.

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading A table, covered with a snow-white napkin, and containing covers for a party of six, occupied the middle of the room; cups and drinking vessels of richly chased silver, silver forks and spoons, of handsome pattern, were there also--strange and singular spectacle beneath the humble thatch of a way-side cabin.

cooking (meat) by dry heat in an oven (usually with fat added)

From this reading There, before the ample fireplace, a quarter of a sheep was roasting--while various utensils of cookery, disposed upon and around the fire, diffused a savoury odour through the apartment.

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

From this reading A table, covered with a snow-white napkin, and containing covers for a party of six, occupied the middle of the room; cups and drinking vessels of richly chased silver, silver forks and spoons, of handsome pattern, were there also--strange and singular spectacle beneath the humble thatch of a way-side cabin.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading While she busied herself in the preparation for the table, she maintained from time to time a running conversation with a person who sat smoking in the chimney corner.

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

From this reading While she busied herself in the preparation for the table, she maintained from time to time a running conversation with a person who sat smoking in the chimney corner.

morally wholesome or acceptable

From this reading There, before the ample fireplace, a quarter of a sheep was roasting--while various utensils of cookery, disposed upon and around the fire, diffused a savoury odour through the apartment.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading While she busied herself in the preparation for the table, she maintained from time to time a running conversation with a person who sat smoking in the chimney corner.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading There, before the ample fireplace, a quarter of a sheep was roasting--while various utensils of cookery, disposed upon and around the fire, diffused a savoury odour through the apartment.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading A table, covered with a snow-white napkin, and containing covers for a party of six, occupied the middle of the room; cups and drinking vessels of richly chased silver, silver forks and spoons, of handsome pattern, were there also--strange and singular spectacle beneath the humble thatch of a way-side cabin.

unusual or striking

From this reading A table, covered with a snow-white napkin, and containing covers for a party of six, occupied the middle of the room; cups and drinking vessels of richly chased silver, silver forks and spoons, of handsome pattern, were there also--strange and singular spectacle beneath the humble thatch of a way-side cabin.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading A table, covered with a snow-white napkin, and containing covers for a party of six, occupied the middle of the room; cups and drinking vessels of richly chased silver, silver forks and spoons, of handsome pattern, were there also--strange and singular spectacle beneath the humble thatch of a way-side cabin.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading While she busied herself in the preparation for the table, she maintained from time to time a running conversation with a person who sat smoking in the chimney corner.

of the white color of snow

From this reading A table, covered with a snow-white napkin, and containing covers for a party of six, occupied the middle of the room; cups and drinking vessels of richly chased silver, silver forks and spoons, of handsome pattern, were there also--strange and singular spectacle beneath the humble thatch of a way-side cabin.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading A table, covered with a snow-white napkin, and containing covers for a party of six, occupied the middle of the room; cups and drinking vessels of richly chased silver, silver forks and spoons, of handsome pattern, were there also--strange and singular spectacle beneath the humble thatch of a way-side cabin.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

plural of “spoon” — a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food

From this reading A table, covered with a snow-white napkin, and containing covers for a party of six, occupied the middle of the room; cups and drinking vessels of richly chased silver, silver forks and spoons, of handsome pattern, were there also--strange and singular spectacle beneath the humble thatch of a way-side cabin.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading A table, covered with a snow-white napkin, and containing covers for a party of six, occupied the middle of the room; cups and drinking vessels of richly chased silver, silver forks and spoons, of handsome pattern, were there also--strange and singular spectacle beneath the humble thatch of a way-side cabin.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading A table, covered with a snow-white napkin, and containing covers for a party of six, occupied the middle of the room; cups and drinking vessels of richly chased silver, silver forks and spoons, of handsome pattern, were there also--strange and singular spectacle beneath the humble thatch of a way-side cabin.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mary herself displayed in her toilet a more than usual care and attention, and wore in her becoming cap, with a deep lace border, a bouquet of tri-colored ribbons, coquettishly knotted, and with the ends falling loosely on her neck.

hair resembling thatched roofing material

From this reading A table, covered with a snow-white napkin, and containing covers for a party of six, occupied the middle of the room; cups and drinking vessels of richly chased silver, silver forks and spoons, of handsome pattern, were there also--strange and singular spectacle beneath the humble thatch of a way-side cabin.

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

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There, before the ample fireplace, a quarter of a sheep was roasting--while various utensils of cookery, disposed upon and around the fire, diffused a savoury odour through the apartment.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading There, before the ample fireplace, a quarter of a sheep was roasting--while various utensils of cookery, disposed upon and around the fire, diffused a savoury odour through the apartment.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading While she busied herself in the preparation for the table, she maintained from time to time a running conversation with a person who sat smoking in the chimney corner.

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

From this reading While she busied herself in the preparation for the table, she maintained from time to time a running conversation with a person who sat smoking in the chimney corner.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Mary herself displayed in her toilet a more than usual care and attention, and wore in her becoming cap, with a deep lace border, a bouquet of tri-colored ribbons, coquettishly knotted, and with the ends falling loosely on her neck.

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From this reading Mary herself displayed in her toilet a more than usual care and attention, and wore in her becoming cap, with a deep lace border, a bouquet of tri-colored ribbons, coquettishly knotted, and with the ends falling loosely on her neck.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading There, before the ample fireplace, a quarter of a sheep was roasting--while various utensils of cookery, disposed upon and around the fire, diffused a savoury odour through the apartment.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Mary herself displayed in her toilet a more than usual care and attention, and wore in her becoming cap, with a deep lace border, a bouquet of tri-colored ribbons, coquettishly knotted, and with the ends falling loosely on her neck.

plural of “utensil” — an implement for practical use (especially in a household)

From this reading There, before the ample fireplace, a quarter of a sheep was roasting--while various utensils of cookery, disposed upon and around the fire, diffused a savoury odour through the apartment.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading There, before the ample fireplace, a quarter of a sheep was roasting--while various utensils of cookery, disposed upon and around the fire, diffused a savoury odour through the apartment.

precisely as stated

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading A table, covered with a snow-white napkin, and containing covers for a party of six, occupied the middle of the room; cups and drinking vessels of richly chased silver, silver forks and spoons, of handsome pattern, were there also--strange and singular spectacle beneath the humble thatch of a way-side cabin.

plural of “wall” — 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 If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

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

From this reading There, before the ample fireplace, a quarter of a sheep was roasting--while various utensils of cookery, disposed upon and around the fire, diffused a savoury odour through the apartment.

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From this reading A table, covered with a snow-white napkin, and containing covers for a party of six, occupied the middle of the room; cups and drinking vessels of richly chased silver, silver forks and spoons, of handsome pattern, were there also--strange and singular spectacle beneath the humble thatch of a way-side cabin.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

during the time that

From this reading There, before the ample fireplace, a quarter of a sheep was roasting--while various utensils of cookery, disposed upon and around the fire, diffused a savoury odour through the apartment.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

which person or people

From this reading While she busied herself in the preparation for the table, she maintained from time to time a running conversation with a person who sat smoking in the chimney corner.

belonging to which person

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A table, covered with a snow-white napkin, and containing covers for a party of six, occupied the middle of the room; cups and drinking vessels of richly chased silver, silver forks and spoons, of handsome pattern, were there also--strange and singular spectacle beneath the humble thatch of a way-side cabin.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

the words that are spoken

From this reading If sorrow had thrown its sombre shadow over the once-proud house of the O'Donoghue, within whose walls now noiseless footsteps stole along, and whispered words were spoken: a very different scene presented itself at the small hostel of Mary M'Kelly.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Mary herself displayed in her toilet a more than usual care and attention, and wore in her becoming cap, with a deep lace border, a bouquet of tri-colored ribbons, coquettishly knotted, and with the ends falling loosely on her neck.