used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EVOLUTION It was only when they had guests at the Mill Farm that a seven o'clock breakfast was served, and as yet Sylvia was accounted one of that privileged class.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading EVOLUTION It was only when they had guests at the Mill Farm that a seven o'clock breakfast was served, and as yet Sylvia was accounted one of that privileged class.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EVOLUTION It was only when they had guests at the Mill Farm that a seven o'clock breakfast was served, and as yet Sylvia was accounted one of that privileged class.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Thinkright had asked her when she arrived at what hour it was her custom to breakfast, and she had shrugged her shoulders.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading EVOLUTION It was only when they had guests at the Mill Farm that a seven o'clock breakfast was served, and as yet Sylvia was accounted one of that privileged class.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Thinkright had asked her when she arrived at what hour it was her custom to breakfast, and she had shrugged her shoulders.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading EVOLUTION It was only when they had guests at the Mill Farm that a seven o'clock breakfast was served, and as yet Sylvia was accounted one of that privileged class.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "Here you can go to bed earlier," he returned.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Father and I never liked to take it before nine o'clock," she said, "but it made the landlady so cross that when we owed for board we usually tried to get down by half past eight."
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading "Father and I never liked to take it before nine o'clock," she said, "but it made the landlady so cross that when we owed for board we usually tried to get down by half past eight."
eat an early morning meal
From this reading EVOLUTION It was only when they had guests at the Mill Farm that a seven o'clock breakfast was served, and as yet Sylvia was accounted one of that privileged class.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Father and I never liked to take it before nine o'clock," she said, "but it made the landlady so cross that when we owed for board we usually tried to get down by half past eight."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Father and I never liked to take it before nine o'clock," she said, "but it made the landlady so cross that when we owed for board we usually tried to get down by half past eight."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Here you can go to bed earlier," he returned.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading EVOLUTION It was only when they had guests at the Mill Farm that a seven o'clock breakfast was served, and as yet Sylvia was accounted one of that privileged class.
travel across or pass over
From this reading "Father and I never liked to take it before nine o'clock," she said, "but it made the landlady so cross that when we owed for board we usually tried to get down by half past eight."
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Thinkright had asked her when she arrived at what hour it was her custom to breakfast, and she had shrugged her shoulders.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Father and I never liked to take it before nine o'clock," she said, "but it made the landlady so cross that when we owed for board we usually tried to get down by half past eight."
earlier in time; previously
From this reading "Here you can go to bed earlier," he returned.
being one more than seven
From this reading "Father and I never liked to take it before nine o'clock," she said, "but it made the landlady so cross that when we owed for board we usually tried to get down by half past eight."
EVOLUTIONnounUS /ˌevəˈluːʃən/
a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)
From this reading EVOLUTION It was only when they had guests at the Mill Farm that a seven o'clock breakfast was served, and as yet Sylvia was accounted one of that privileged class.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading EVOLUTION It was only when they had guests at the Mill Farm that a seven o'clock breakfast was served, and as yet Sylvia was accounted one of that privileged class.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Father and I never liked to take it before nine o'clock," she said, "but it made the landlady so cross that when we owed for board we usually tried to get down by half past eight."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Father and I never liked to take it before nine o'clock," she said, "but it made the landlady so cross that when we owed for board we usually tried to get down by half past eight."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Father and I never liked to take it before nine o'clock," she said, "but it made the landlady so cross that when we owed for board we usually tried to get down by half past eight."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Here you can go to bed earlier," he returned.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading EVOLUTION It was only when they had guests at the Mill Farm that a seven o'clock breakfast was served, and as yet Sylvia was accounted one of that privileged class.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading EVOLUTION It was only when they had guests at the Mill Farm that a seven o'clock breakfast was served, and as yet Sylvia was accounted one of that privileged class.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Father and I never liked to take it before nine o'clock," she said, "but it made the landlady so cross that when we owed for board we usually tried to get down by half past eight."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Here you can go to bed earlier," he returned.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Thinkright had asked her when she arrived at what hour it was her custom to breakfast, and she had shrugged her shoulders.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here you can go to bed earlier," he returned.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Thinkright had asked her when she arrived at what hour it was her custom to breakfast, and she had shrugged her shoulders.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Father and I never liked to take it before nine o'clock," she said, "but it made the landlady so cross that when we owed for board we usually tried to get down by half past eight."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading EVOLUTION It was only when they had guests at the Mill Farm that a seven o'clock breakfast was served, and as yet Sylvia was accounted one of that privileged class.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading "Father and I never liked to take it before nine o'clock," she said, "but it made the landlady so cross that when we owed for board we usually tried to get down by half past eight."
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading "Father and I never liked to take it before nine o'clock," she said, "but it made the landlady so cross that when we owed for board we usually tried to get down by half past eight."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Father and I never liked to take it before nine o'clock," she said, "but it made the landlady so cross that when we owed for board we usually tried to get down by half past eight."
MillverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading EVOLUTION It was only when they had guests at the Mill Farm that a seven o'clock breakfast was served, and as yet Sylvia was accounted one of that privileged class.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Father and I never liked to take it before nine o'clock," she said, "but it made the landlady so cross that when we owed for board we usually tried to get down by half past eight."
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading "Father and I never liked to take it before nine o'clock," she said, "but it made the landlady so cross that when we owed for board we usually tried to get down by half past eight."
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading EVOLUTION It was only when they had guests at the Mill Farm that a seven o'clock breakfast was served, and as yet Sylvia was accounted one of that privileged class.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EVOLUTION It was only when they had guests at the Mill Farm that a seven o'clock breakfast was served, and as yet Sylvia was accounted one of that privileged class.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading EVOLUTION It was only when they had guests at the Mill Farm that a seven o'clock breakfast was served, and as yet Sylvia was accounted one of that privileged class.
and nothing more
From this reading EVOLUTION It was only when they had guests at the Mill Farm that a seven o'clock breakfast was served, and as yet Sylvia was accounted one of that privileged class.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading "Father and I never liked to take it before nine o'clock," she said, "but it made the landlady so cross that when we owed for board we usually tried to get down by half past eight."
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "Father and I never liked to take it before nine o'clock," she said, "but it made the landlady so cross that when we owed for board we usually tried to get down by half past eight."
privilegedadjectiveUS /ˈprɪvlədʒd/
blessed with privileges
From this reading EVOLUTION It was only when they had guests at the Mill Farm that a seven o'clock breakfast was served, and as yet Sylvia was accounted one of that privileged class.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Here you can go to bed earlier," he returned.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Father and I never liked to take it before nine o'clock," she said, "but it made the landlady so cross that when we owed for board we usually tried to get down by half past eight."
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading EVOLUTION It was only when they had guests at the Mill Farm that a seven o'clock breakfast was served, and as yet Sylvia was accounted one of that privileged class.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading EVOLUTION It was only when they had guests at the Mill Farm that a seven o'clock breakfast was served, and as yet Sylvia was accounted one of that privileged class.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thinkright had asked her when she arrived at what hour it was her custom to breakfast, and she had shrugged her shoulders.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Thinkright had asked her when she arrived at what hour it was her custom to breakfast, and she had shrugged her shoulders.
shruggedverbUS /ʃrʌɡd/
inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
From this reading Thinkright had asked her when she arrived at what hour it was her custom to breakfast, and she had shrugged her shoulders.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Thinkright smiled at this.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Father and I never liked to take it before nine o'clock," she said, "but it made the landlady so cross that when we owed for board we usually tried to get down by half past eight."
Sylvia
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From this reading EVOLUTION It was only when they had guests at the Mill Farm that a seven o'clock breakfast was served, and as yet Sylvia was accounted one of that privileged class.
carry out
From this reading "Father and I never liked to take it before nine o'clock," she said, "but it made the landlady so cross that when we owed for board we usually tried to get down by half past eight."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading EVOLUTION It was only when they had guests at the Mill Farm that a seven o'clock breakfast was served, and as yet Sylvia was accounted one of that privileged class.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EVOLUTION It was only when they had guests at the Mill Farm that a seven o'clock breakfast was served, and as yet Sylvia was accounted one of that privileged class.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading EVOLUTION It was only when they had guests at the Mill Farm that a seven o'clock breakfast was served, and as yet Sylvia was accounted one of that privileged class.
Thinkright
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thinkright had asked her when she arrived at what hour it was her custom to breakfast, and she had shrugged her shoulders.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Thinkright smiled at this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thinkright had asked her when she arrived at what hour it was her custom to breakfast, and she had shrugged her shoulders.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "Father and I never liked to take it before nine o'clock," she said, "but it made the landlady so cross that when we owed for board we usually tried to get down by half past eight."
under normal conditions
From this reading "Father and I never liked to take it before nine o'clock," she said, "but it made the landlady so cross that when we owed for board we usually tried to get down by half past eight."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EVOLUTION It was only when they had guests at the Mill Farm that a seven o'clock breakfast was served, and as yet Sylvia was accounted one of that privileged class.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Father and I never liked to take it before nine o'clock," she said, "but it made the landlady so cross that when we owed for board we usually tried to get down by half past eight."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Thinkright had asked her when she arrived at what hour it was her custom to breakfast, and she had shrugged her shoulders.
at the time that
From this reading EVOLUTION It was only when they had guests at the Mill Farm that a seven o'clock breakfast was served, and as yet Sylvia was accounted one of that privileged class.
but in spite of that
From this reading EVOLUTION It was only when they had guests at the Mill Farm that a seven o'clock breakfast was served, and as yet Sylvia was accounted one of that privileged class.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Here you can go to bed earlier," he returned.
