used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The investigators had investigated for a week.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading They were now having tea in the great hall, to whose shadowy distances and shabby appointments they had become somewhat accustomed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were now having tea in the great hall, to whose shadowy distances and shabby appointments they had become somewhat accustomed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Every day at tea-time, they recounted any individual experiences that might seem mysterious, and discussed them.
appointmentsnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading They were now having tea in the great hall, to whose shadowy distances and shabby appointments they had become somewhat accustomed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Kept up to the mark by the Landons, old Jed Thorpe had developed positive talents as a butler, and with plenty of lamps and candles, and a couple of willing, if ignorant maids, the household machinery ran fairly smoothly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Every day at tea-time, they recounted any individual experiences that might seem mysterious, and discussed them.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading They were now having tea in the great hall, to whose shadowy distances and shabby appointments they had become somewhat accustomed.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading Kept up to the mark by the Landons, old Jed Thorpe had developed positive talents as a butler, and with plenty of lamps and candles, and a couple of willing, if ignorant maids, the household machinery ran fairly smoothly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Kept up to the mark by the Landons, old Jed Thorpe had developed positive talents as a butler, and with plenty of lamps and candles, and a couple of willing, if ignorant maids, the household machinery ran fairly smoothly.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Kept up to the mark by the Landons, old Jed Thorpe had developed positive talents as a butler, and with plenty of lamps and candles, and a couple of willing, if ignorant maids, the household machinery ran fairly smoothly.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Supplies were procured in East Dryden or sent up from New York markets and by day the party was usually a gay-hearted, merry-mannered country house group.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Kept up to the mark by the Landons, old Jed Thorpe had developed positive talents as a butler, and with plenty of lamps and candles, and a couple of willing, if ignorant maids, the household machinery ran fairly smoothly.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Supplies were procured in East Dryden or sent up from New York markets and by day the party was usually a gay-hearted, merry-mannered country house group.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Kept up to the mark by the Landons, old Jed Thorpe had developed positive talents as a butler, and with plenty of lamps and candles, and a couple of willing, if ignorant maids, the household machinery ran fairly smoothly.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Every day at tea-time, they recounted any individual experiences that might seem mysterious, and discussed them.
distancesnounUS /ˈdɪstənsəz/
plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading They were now having tea in the great hall, to whose shadowy distances and shabby appointments they had become somewhat accustomed.
DrydennounUS /ˈdraɪdən/
the outstanding poet and dramatist of the Restoration (1631-1700)
From this reading Supplies were procured in East Dryden or sent up from New York markets and by day the party was usually a gay-hearted, merry-mannered country house group.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Supplies were procured in East Dryden or sent up from New York markets and by day the party was usually a gay-hearted, merry-mannered country house group.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every day at tea-time, they recounted any individual experiences that might seem mysterious, and discussed them.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Every day at tea-time, they recounted any individual experiences that might seem mysterious, and discussed them.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Kept up to the mark by the Landons, old Jed Thorpe had developed positive talents as a butler, and with plenty of lamps and candles, and a couple of willing, if ignorant maids, the household machinery ran fairly smoothly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The investigators had investigated for a week.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Supplies were procured in East Dryden or sent up from New York markets and by day the party was usually a gay-hearted, merry-mannered country house group.
gay-hearted
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From this reading Supplies were procured in East Dryden or sent up from New York markets and by day the party was usually a gay-hearted, merry-mannered country house group.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They were now having tea in the great hall, to whose shadowy distances and shabby appointments they had become somewhat accustomed.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Supplies were procured in East Dryden or sent up from New York markets and by day the party was usually a gay-hearted, merry-mannered country house group.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The investigators had investigated for a week.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading They were now having tea in the great hall, to whose shadowy distances and shabby appointments they had become somewhat accustomed.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading They were now having tea in the great hall, to whose shadowy distances and shabby appointments they had become somewhat accustomed.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Supplies were procured in East Dryden or sent up from New York markets and by day the party was usually a gay-hearted, merry-mannered country house group.
a social unit living together
From this reading Kept up to the mark by the Landons, old Jed Thorpe had developed positive talents as a butler, and with plenty of lamps and candles, and a couple of willing, if ignorant maids, the household machinery ran fairly smoothly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Kept up to the mark by the Landons, old Jed Thorpe had developed positive talents as a butler, and with plenty of lamps and candles, and a couple of willing, if ignorant maids, the household machinery ran fairly smoothly.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Kept up to the mark by the Landons, old Jed Thorpe had developed positive talents as a butler, and with plenty of lamps and candles, and a couple of willing, if ignorant maids, the household machinery ran fairly smoothly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were now having tea in the great hall, to whose shadowy distances and shabby appointments they had become somewhat accustomed.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Every day at tea-time, they recounted any individual experiences that might seem mysterious, and discussed them.
investigatedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtəd/
past form of “investigate” — investigate scientifically
From this reading The investigators had investigated for a week.
investigatorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtərz/
plural of “investigator” — a scientist who devotes himself to doing research
From this reading The investigators had investigated for a week.
Jed
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From this reading Kept up to the mark by the Landons, old Jed Thorpe had developed positive talents as a butler, and with plenty of lamps and candles, and a couple of willing, if ignorant maids, the household machinery ran fairly smoothly.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Kept up to the mark by the Landons, old Jed Thorpe had developed positive talents as a butler, and with plenty of lamps and candles, and a couple of willing, if ignorant maids, the household machinery ran fairly smoothly.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Kept up to the mark by the Landons, old Jed Thorpe had developed positive talents as a butler, and with plenty of lamps and candles, and a couple of willing, if ignorant maids, the household machinery ran fairly smoothly.
Landons
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From this reading Kept up to the mark by the Landons, old Jed Thorpe had developed positive talents as a butler, and with plenty of lamps and candles, and a couple of willing, if ignorant maids, the household machinery ran fairly smoothly.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading Kept up to the mark by the Landons, old Jed Thorpe had developed positive talents as a butler, and with plenty of lamps and candles, and a couple of willing, if ignorant maids, the household machinery ran fairly smoothly.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading Kept up to the mark by the Landons, old Jed Thorpe had developed positive talents as a butler, and with plenty of lamps and candles, and a couple of willing, if ignorant maids, the household machinery ran fairly smoothly.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Kept up to the mark by the Landons, old Jed Thorpe had developed positive talents as a butler, and with plenty of lamps and candles, and a couple of willing, if ignorant maids, the household machinery ran fairly smoothly.
marketsnounUS /ˈmɑːrkəts/
plural of “market” — the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading Supplies were procured in East Dryden or sent up from New York markets and by day the party was usually a gay-hearted, merry-mannered country house group.
merry-mannered
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From this reading Supplies were procured in East Dryden or sent up from New York markets and by day the party was usually a gay-hearted, merry-mannered country house group.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Every day at tea-time, they recounted any individual experiences that might seem mysterious, and discussed them.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Every day at tea-time, they recounted any individual experiences that might seem mysterious, and discussed them.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Supplies were procured in East Dryden or sent up from New York markets and by day the party was usually a gay-hearted, merry-mannered country house group.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They were now having tea in the great hall, to whose shadowy distances and shabby appointments they had become somewhat accustomed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Kept up to the mark by the Landons, old Jed Thorpe had developed positive talents as a butler, and with plenty of lamps and candles, and a couple of willing, if ignorant maids, the household machinery ran fairly smoothly.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Kept up to the mark by the Landons, old Jed Thorpe had developed positive talents as a butler, and with plenty of lamps and candles, and a couple of willing, if ignorant maids, the household machinery ran fairly smoothly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Supplies were procured in East Dryden or sent up from New York markets and by day the party was usually a gay-hearted, merry-mannered country house group.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Supplies were procured in East Dryden or sent up from New York markets and by day the party was usually a gay-hearted, merry-mannered country house group.
a full supply
From this reading Kept up to the mark by the Landons, old Jed Thorpe had developed positive talents as a butler, and with plenty of lamps and candles, and a couple of willing, if ignorant maids, the household machinery ran fairly smoothly.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading Kept up to the mark by the Landons, old Jed Thorpe had developed positive talents as a butler, and with plenty of lamps and candles, and a couple of willing, if ignorant maids, the household machinery ran fairly smoothly.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading Supplies were procured in East Dryden or sent up from New York markets and by day the party was usually a gay-hearted, merry-mannered country house group.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Kept up to the mark by the Landons, old Jed Thorpe had developed positive talents as a butler, and with plenty of lamps and candles, and a couple of willing, if ignorant maids, the household machinery ran fairly smoothly.
recountedverbUS /rɪˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “recount” — narrate or give a detailed account of
From this reading Every day at tea-time, they recounted any individual experiences that might seem mysterious, and discussed them.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Every day at tea-time, they recounted any individual experiences that might seem mysterious, and discussed them.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Supplies were procured in East Dryden or sent up from New York markets and by day the party was usually a gay-hearted, merry-mannered country house group.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading They were now having tea in the great hall, to whose shadowy distances and shabby appointments they had become somewhat accustomed.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading They were now having tea in the great hall, to whose shadowy distances and shabby appointments they had become somewhat accustomed.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading Kept up to the mark by the Landons, old Jed Thorpe had developed positive talents as a butler, and with plenty of lamps and candles, and a couple of willing, if ignorant maids, the household machinery ran fairly smoothly.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading They were now having tea in the great hall, to whose shadowy distances and shabby appointments they had become somewhat accustomed.
SuppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading Supplies were procured in East Dryden or sent up from New York markets and by day the party was usually a gay-hearted, merry-mannered country house group.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Kept up to the mark by the Landons, old Jed Thorpe had developed positive talents as a butler, and with plenty of lamps and candles, and a couple of willing, if ignorant maids, the household machinery ran fairly smoothly.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading They were now having tea in the great hall, to whose shadowy distances and shabby appointments they had become somewhat accustomed.
tea-time
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From this reading Every day at tea-time, they recounted any individual experiences that might seem mysterious, and discussed them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every day at tea-time, they recounted any individual experiences that might seem mysterious, and discussed them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The investigators had investigated for a week.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Every day at tea-time, they recounted any individual experiences that might seem mysterious, and discussed them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were now having tea in the great hall, to whose shadowy distances and shabby appointments they had become somewhat accustomed.
ThorpenounUS /θɔːrp/
outstanding United States athlete (1888-1953)
From this reading Kept up to the mark by the Landons, old Jed Thorpe had developed positive talents as a butler, and with plenty of lamps and candles, and a couple of willing, if ignorant maids, the household machinery ran fairly smoothly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were now having tea in the great hall, to whose shadowy distances and shabby appointments they had become somewhat accustomed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Kept up to the mark by the Landons, old Jed Thorpe had developed positive talents as a butler, and with plenty of lamps and candles, and a couple of willing, if ignorant maids, the household machinery ran fairly smoothly.
under normal conditions
From this reading Supplies were procured in East Dryden or sent up from New York markets and by day the party was usually a gay-hearted, merry-mannered country house group.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Supplies were procured in East Dryden or sent up from New York markets and by day the party was usually a gay-hearted, merry-mannered country house group.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The investigators had investigated for a week.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were now having tea in the great hall, to whose shadowy distances and shabby appointments they had become somewhat accustomed.
belonging to which person
From this reading They were now having tea in the great hall, to whose shadowy distances and shabby appointments they had become somewhat accustomed.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Kept up to the mark by the Landons, old Jed Thorpe had developed positive talents as a butler, and with plenty of lamps and candles, and a couple of willing, if ignorant maids, the household machinery ran fairly smoothly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Kept up to the mark by the Landons, old Jed Thorpe had developed positive talents as a butler, and with plenty of lamps and candles, and a couple of willing, if ignorant maids, the household machinery ran fairly smoothly.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Supplies were procured in East Dryden or sent up from New York markets and by day the party was usually a gay-hearted, merry-mannered country house group.
