Arm-Chair
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Duties of my Lady's Own Woman._ Mrs. Gatty was circumspect not to occupy my _Father's_ Arm-Chair this Evening, whether he came to claim it or no.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "So soon?" said he, looking up from his Book; "why, do you want me to read to you before Tea?"
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "So soon?" said he, looking up from his Book; "why, do you want me to read to you before Tea?"
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _Duties of my Lady's Own Woman._ Mrs. Gatty was circumspect not to occupy my _Father's_ Arm-Chair this Evening, whether he came to claim it or no.
circumspectadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkəmspekt/
heedful of potential consequences
From this reading _Duties of my Lady's Own Woman._ Mrs. Gatty was circumspect not to occupy my _Father's_ Arm-Chair this Evening, whether he came to claim it or no.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading _Duties of my Lady's Own Woman._ Mrs. Gatty was circumspect not to occupy my _Father's_ Arm-Chair this Evening, whether he came to claim it or no.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "We hope you will oblige us with your Company to Tea, Sir," said I.
without deviation
From this reading "Nay then," said he, in high Good-Humour, "I'll join you directly."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "So soon?" said he, looking up from his Book; "why, do you want me to read to you before Tea?"
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading _Duties of my Lady's Own Woman._ Mrs. Gatty was circumspect not to occupy my _Father's_ Arm-Chair this Evening, whether he came to claim it or no.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading _Duties of my Lady's Own Woman._ Mrs. Gatty was circumspect not to occupy my _Father's_ Arm-Chair this Evening, whether he came to claim it or no.
Father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading _Duties of my Lady's Own Woman._ Mrs. Gatty was circumspect not to occupy my _Father's_ Arm-Chair this Evening, whether he came to claim it or no.
Fenwick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the Tea-Things were set, I stept up to Mr. _Fenwick_ to let him know we were ready.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "So soon?" said he, looking up from his Book; "why, do you want me to read to you before Tea?"
Gatty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Duties of my Lady's Own Woman._ Mrs. Gatty was circumspect not to occupy my _Father's_ Arm-Chair this Evening, whether he came to claim it or no.
Good-Humour
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Nay then," said he, in high Good-Humour, "I'll join you directly."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Duties of my Lady's Own Woman._ Mrs. Gatty was circumspect not to occupy my _Father's_ Arm-Chair this Evening, whether he came to claim it or no.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Nay then," said he, in high Good-Humour, "I'll join you directly."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When the Tea-Things were set, I stept up to Mr. _Fenwick_ to let him know we were ready.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "So soon?" said he, looking up from his Book; "why, do you want me to read to you before Tea?"
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "We hope you will oblige us with your Company to Tea, Sir," said I.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When the Tea-Things were set, I stept up to Mr. _Fenwick_ to let him know we were ready.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Nay then," said he, in high Good-Humour, "I'll join you directly."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Nay then," said he, in high Good-Humour, "I'll join you directly."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Duties of my Lady's Own Woman._ Mrs. Gatty was circumspect not to occupy my _Father's_ Arm-Chair this Evening, whether he came to claim it or no.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading "Nay then," said he, in high Good-Humour, "I'll join you directly."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When the Tea-Things were set, I stept up to Mr. _Fenwick_ to let him know we were ready.
Lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading _Duties of my Lady's Own Woman._ Mrs. Gatty was circumspect not to occupy my _Father's_ Arm-Chair this Evening, whether he came to claim it or no.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading When the Tea-Things were set, I stept up to Mr. _Fenwick_ to let him know we were ready.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "So soon?" said he, looking up from his Book; "why, do you want me to read to you before Tea?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "So soon?" said he, looking up from his Book; "why, do you want me to read to you before Tea?"
a form of address for a man
From this reading When the Tea-Things were set, I stept up to Mr. _Fenwick_ to let him know we were ready.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _Duties of my Lady's Own Woman._ Mrs. Gatty was circumspect not to occupy my _Father's_ Arm-Chair this Evening, whether he came to claim it or no.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Duties of my Lady's Own Woman._ Mrs. Gatty was circumspect not to occupy my _Father's_ Arm-Chair this Evening, whether he came to claim it or no.
an old word for “no”
From this reading "Nay then," said he, in high Good-Humour, "I'll join you directly."
not any; not one
From this reading _Duties of my Lady's Own Woman._ Mrs. Gatty was circumspect not to occupy my _Father's_ Arm-Chair this Evening, whether he came to claim it or no.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Duties of my Lady's Own Woman._ Mrs. Gatty was circumspect not to occupy my _Father's_ Arm-Chair this Evening, whether he came to claim it or no.
obligeverbUS /əˈblaɪdʒ/
force somebody to do something
From this reading "We hope you will oblige us with your Company to Tea, Sir," said I.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading _Duties of my Lady's Own Woman._ Mrs. Gatty was circumspect not to occupy my _Father's_ Arm-Chair this Evening, whether he came to claim it or no.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Duties of my Lady's Own Woman._ Mrs. Gatty was circumspect not to occupy my _Father's_ Arm-Chair this Evening, whether he came to claim it or no.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Duties of my Lady's Own Woman._ Mrs. Gatty was circumspect not to occupy my _Father's_ Arm-Chair this Evening, whether he came to claim it or no.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading _Duties of my Lady's Own Woman._ Mrs. Gatty was circumspect not to occupy my _Father's_ Arm-Chair this Evening, whether he came to claim it or no.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "So soon?" said he, looking up from his Book; "why, do you want me to read to you before Tea?"
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When the Tea-Things were set, I stept up to Mr. _Fenwick_ to let him know we were ready.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "So soon?" said he, looking up from his Book; "why, do you want me to read to you before Tea?"
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When the Tea-Things were set, I stept up to Mr. _Fenwick_ to let him know we were ready.
term of address for a man
From this reading "We hope you will oblige us with your Company to Tea, Sir," said I.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So soon?" said he, looking up from his Book; "why, do you want me to read to you before Tea?"
in the near future
From this reading "So soon?" said he, looking up from his Book; "why, do you want me to read to you before Tea?"
stept
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the Tea-Things were set, I stept up to Mr. _Fenwick_ to let him know we were ready.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading "So soon?" said he, looking up from his Book; "why, do you want me to read to you before Tea?"
Tea-Things
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the Tea-Things were set, I stept up to Mr. _Fenwick_ to let him know we were ready.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the Tea-Things were set, I stept up to Mr. _Fenwick_ to let him know we were ready.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Nay then," said he, in high Good-Humour, "I'll join you directly."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Duties of my Lady's Own Woman._ Mrs. Gatty was circumspect not to occupy my _Father's_ Arm-Chair this Evening, whether he came to claim it or no.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Duties of my Lady's Own Woman._ Mrs. Gatty was circumspect not to occupy my _Father's_ Arm-Chair this Evening, whether he came to claim it or no.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the Tea-Things were set, I stept up to Mr. _Fenwick_ to let him know we were ready.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We hope you will oblige us with your Company to Tea, Sir," said I.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "So soon?" said he, looking up from his Book; "why, do you want me to read to you before Tea?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Duties of my Lady's Own Woman._ Mrs. Gatty was circumspect not to occupy my _Father's_ Arm-Chair this Evening, whether he came to claim it or no.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When the Tea-Things were set, I stept up to Mr. _Fenwick_ to let him know we were ready.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the Tea-Things were set, I stept up to Mr. _Fenwick_ to let him know we were ready.
at the time that
From this reading When the Tea-Things were set, I stept up to Mr. _Fenwick_ to let him know we were ready.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading _Duties of my Lady's Own Woman._ Mrs. Gatty was circumspect not to occupy my _Father's_ Arm-Chair this Evening, whether he came to claim it or no.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "So soon?" said he, looking up from his Book; "why, do you want me to read to you before Tea?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "We hope you will oblige us with your Company to Tea, Sir," said I.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "We hope you will oblige us with your Company to Tea, Sir," said I.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading _Duties of my Lady's Own Woman._ Mrs. Gatty was circumspect not to occupy my _Father's_ Arm-Chair this Evening, whether he came to claim it or no.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So soon?" said he, looking up from his Book; "why, do you want me to read to you before Tea?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We hope you will oblige us with your Company to Tea, Sir," said I.
