used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading I hastened to receive her; she kissed my Forehead, and then looked at me with anxious Affection.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
eagerly desirous
From this reading I hastened to receive her; she kissed my Forehead, and then looked at me with anxious Affection.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are weary, my dear Love," said she, "and no wonder.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I felt very grateful to _Prudence_ for this Kindness; and had scarce seated myself when I heard the soft Tap of my _Mother's_ Ivory-headed Walking-cane as she came down Stairs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I hastened to receive her; she kissed my Forehead, and then looked at me with anxious Affection.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I felt very grateful to _Prudence_ for this Kindness; and had scarce seated myself when I heard the soft Tap of my _Mother's_ Ivory-headed Walking-cane as she came down Stairs.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
dearly loved
From this reading "You are weary, my dear Love," said she, "and no wonder.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I felt very grateful to _Prudence_ for this Kindness; and had scarce seated myself when I heard the soft Tap of my _Mother's_ Ivory-headed Walking-cane as she came down Stairs.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
FanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I felt very grateful to _Prudence_ for this Kindness; and had scarce seated myself when I heard the soft Tap of my _Mother's_ Ivory-headed Walking-cane as she came down Stairs.
start firing a weapon
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading I hastened to receive her; she kissed my Forehead, and then looked at me with anxious Affection.
set up or found
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading I felt very grateful to _Prudence_ for this Kindness; and had scarce seated myself when I heard the soft Tap of my _Mother's_ Ivory-headed Walking-cane as she came down Stairs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading I hastened to receive her; she kissed my Forehead, and then looked at me with anxious Affection.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I felt very grateful to _Prudence_ for this Kindness; and had scarce seated myself when I heard the soft Tap of my _Mother's_ Ivory-headed Walking-cane as she came down Stairs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I hastened to receive her; she kissed my Forehead, and then looked at me with anxious Affection.
HobnounUS /hɑːb/
(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
Honeywood's
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From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
Ivory-headed
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From this reading I felt very grateful to _Prudence_ for this Kindness; and had scarce seated myself when I heard the soft Tap of my _Mother's_ Ivory-headed Walking-cane as she came down Stairs.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading What kind of a Night?"
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading I felt very grateful to _Prudence_ for this Kindness; and had scarce seated myself when I heard the soft Tap of my _Mother's_ Ivory-headed Walking-cane as she came down Stairs.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading I hastened to receive her; she kissed my Forehead, and then looked at me with anxious Affection.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I hastened to receive her; she kissed my Forehead, and then looked at me with anxious Affection.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "You are weary, my dear Love," said she, "and no wonder.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
Mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I felt very grateful to _Prudence_ for this Kindness; and had scarce seated myself when I heard the soft Tap of my _Mother's_ Ivory-headed Walking-cane as she came down Stairs.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I felt very grateful to _Prudence_ for this Kindness; and had scarce seated myself when I heard the soft Tap of my _Mother's_ Ivory-headed Walking-cane as she came down Stairs.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I felt very grateful to _Prudence_ for this Kindness; and had scarce seated myself when I heard the soft Tap of my _Mother's_ Ivory-headed Walking-cane as she came down Stairs.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading What kind of a Night?"
not any; not one
From this reading "You are weary, my dear Love," said she, "and no wonder.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I felt very grateful to _Prudence_ for this Kindness; and had scarce seated myself when I heard the soft Tap of my _Mother's_ Ivory-headed Walking-cane as she came down Stairs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
ovalnounUS /ˈoʊvəl/
a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
ParlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
PrudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading I felt very grateful to _Prudence_ for this Kindness; and had scarce seated myself when I heard the soft Tap of my _Mother's_ Ivory-headed Walking-cane as she came down Stairs.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading I hastened to receive her; she kissed my Forehead, and then looked at me with anxious Affection.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You are weary, my dear Love," said she, "and no wonder.
only a very short time before
From this reading I felt very grateful to _Prudence_ for this Kindness; and had scarce seated myself when I heard the soft Tap of my _Mother's_ Ivory-headed Walking-cane as she came down Stairs.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading I felt very grateful to _Prudence_ for this Kindness; and had scarce seated myself when I heard the soft Tap of my _Mother's_ Ivory-headed Walking-cane as she came down Stairs.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I felt very grateful to _Prudence_ for this Kindness; and had scarce seated myself when I heard the soft Tap of my _Mother's_ Ivory-headed Walking-cane as she came down Stairs.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading I felt very grateful to _Prudence_ for this Kindness; and had scarce seated myself when I heard the soft Tap of my _Mother's_ Ivory-headed Walking-cane as she came down Stairs.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading I felt very grateful to _Prudence_ for this Kindness; and had scarce seated myself when I heard the soft Tap of my _Mother's_ Ivory-headed Walking-cane as she came down Stairs.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
TapverbUS /tæp/
cut a female screw thread with a tap
From this reading I felt very grateful to _Prudence_ for this Kindness; and had scarce seated myself when I heard the soft Tap of my _Mother's_ Ivory-headed Walking-cane as she came down Stairs.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I hastened to receive her; she kissed my Forehead, and then looked at me with anxious Affection.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I felt very grateful to _Prudence_ for this Kindness; and had scarce seated myself when I heard the soft Tap of my _Mother's_ Ivory-headed Walking-cane as she came down Stairs.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
ToastverbUS /toʊst/
make brown and crisp by heating
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
precisely as stated
From this reading I felt very grateful to _Prudence_ for this Kindness; and had scarce seated myself when I heard the soft Tap of my _Mother's_ Ivory-headed Walking-cane as she came down Stairs.
Walking-cane
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From this reading I felt very grateful to _Prudence_ for this Kindness; and had scarce seated myself when I heard the soft Tap of my _Mother's_ Ivory-headed Walking-cane as she came down Stairs.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading "You are weary, my dear Love," said she, "and no wonder.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What kind of a Night?"
at the time that
From this reading I felt very grateful to _Prudence_ for this Kindness; and had scarce seated myself when I heard the soft Tap of my _Mother's_ Ivory-headed Walking-cane as she came down Stairs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "You are weary, my dear Love," said she, "and no wonder.
but in spite of that
From this reading _Mr. Honeywood's Fancies._ Though the Sun had not yet risen, I found a bright little Fire already kindled in the Parlour, and the little oval Table drawn close to it, and spread for Breakfast, with strong Tea and hot Toast awaiting me on the Hob.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are weary, my dear Love," said she, "and no wonder.
