used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The room itself was in shadow: as it is pleasant in summer for a room to be: but the windows stood open to the delights of outdoor life.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She always did preside there.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The room itself was in shadow: as it is pleasant in summer for a room to be: but the windows stood open to the delights of outdoor life.
Ashlydyat
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From this reading The morning sun shone on the green lawn, on the clustering flowers, rich in many colours, sweet in their perfume, before the breakfast-room at Ashlydyat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The morning sun shone on the green lawn, on the clustering flowers, rich in many colours, sweet in their perfume, before the breakfast-room at Ashlydyat.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The room itself was in shadow: as it is pleasant in summer for a room to be: but the windows stood open to the delights of outdoor life.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The morning sun shone on the green lawn, on the clustering flowers, rich in many colours, sweet in their perfume, before the breakfast-room at Ashlydyat.
breakfast-room
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From this reading The morning sun shone on the green lawn, on the clustering flowers, rich in many colours, sweet in their perfume, before the breakfast-room at Ashlydyat.
breakfast-table
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From this reading Janet presided at the breakfast-table.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The room itself was in shadow: as it is pleasant in summer for a room to be: but the windows stood open to the delights of outdoor life.
clusteringnounUS /ˈklʌstərɪŋ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading The morning sun shone on the green lawn, on the clustering flowers, rich in many colours, sweet in their perfume, before the breakfast-room at Ashlydyat.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading The morning sun shone on the green lawn, on the clustering flowers, rich in many colours, sweet in their perfume, before the breakfast-room at Ashlydyat.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading The room itself was in shadow: as it is pleasant in summer for a room to be: but the windows stood open to the delights of outdoor life.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She always did preside there.
DISCARDEDadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɑːrdɪd/
thrown away
From this reading ONE STICK DISCARDED.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The morning sun shone on the green lawn, on the clustering flowers, rich in many colours, sweet in their perfume, before the breakfast-room at Ashlydyat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The room itself was in shadow: as it is pleasant in summer for a room to be: but the windows stood open to the delights of outdoor life.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The morning sun shone on the green lawn, on the clustering flowers, rich in many colours, sweet in their perfume, before the breakfast-room at Ashlydyat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The morning sun shone on the green lawn, on the clustering flowers, rich in many colours, sweet in their perfume, before the breakfast-room at Ashlydyat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The room itself was in shadow: as it is pleasant in summer for a room to be: but the windows stood open to the delights of outdoor life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The room itself was in shadow: as it is pleasant in summer for a room to be: but the windows stood open to the delights of outdoor life.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The room itself was in shadow: as it is pleasant in summer for a room to be: but the windows stood open to the delights of outdoor life.
Janet
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From this reading Janet presided at the breakfast-table.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading The morning sun shone on the green lawn, on the clustering flowers, rich in many colours, sweet in their perfume, before the breakfast-room at Ashlydyat.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The room itself was in shadow: as it is pleasant in summer for a room to be: but the windows stood open to the delights of outdoor life.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The morning sun shone on the green lawn, on the clustering flowers, rich in many colours, sweet in their perfume, before the breakfast-room at Ashlydyat.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning sun shone on the green lawn, on the clustering flowers, rich in many colours, sweet in their perfume, before the breakfast-room at Ashlydyat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The room itself was in shadow: as it is pleasant in summer for a room to be: but the windows stood open to the delights of outdoor life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The morning sun shone on the green lawn, on the clustering flowers, rich in many colours, sweet in their perfume, before the breakfast-room at Ashlydyat.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE STICK DISCARDED.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The room itself was in shadow: as it is pleasant in summer for a room to be: but the windows stood open to the delights of outdoor life.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading The room itself was in shadow: as it is pleasant in summer for a room to be: but the windows stood open to the delights of outdoor life.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading The morning sun shone on the green lawn, on the clustering flowers, rich in many colours, sweet in their perfume, before the breakfast-room at Ashlydyat.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The room itself was in shadow: as it is pleasant in summer for a room to be: but the windows stood open to the delights of outdoor life.
presideverbUS /prɪˈzaɪd/
act as president
From this reading She always did preside there.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading Janet presided at the breakfast-table.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The morning sun shone on the green lawn, on the clustering flowers, rich in many colours, sweet in their perfume, before the breakfast-room at Ashlydyat.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room itself was in shadow: as it is pleasant in summer for a room to be: but the windows stood open to the delights of outdoor life.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The room itself was in shadow: as it is pleasant in summer for a room to be: but the windows stood open to the delights of outdoor life.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She always did preside there.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The morning sun shone on the green lawn, on the clustering flowers, rich in many colours, sweet in their perfume, before the breakfast-room at Ashlydyat.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading ONE STICK DISCARDED.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The room itself was in shadow: as it is pleasant in summer for a room to be: but the windows stood open to the delights of outdoor life.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The room itself was in shadow: as it is pleasant in summer for a room to be: but the windows stood open to the delights of outdoor life.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The morning sun shone on the green lawn, on the clustering flowers, rich in many colours, sweet in their perfume, before the breakfast-room at Ashlydyat.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The morning sun shone on the green lawn, on the clustering flowers, rich in many colours, sweet in their perfume, before the breakfast-room at Ashlydyat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The morning sun shone on the green lawn, on the clustering flowers, rich in many colours, sweet in their perfume, before the breakfast-room at Ashlydyat.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The morning sun shone on the green lawn, on the clustering flowers, rich in many colours, sweet in their perfume, before the breakfast-room at Ashlydyat.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She always did preside there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The room itself was in shadow: as it is pleasant in summer for a room to be: but the windows stood open to the delights of outdoor life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The room itself was in shadow: as it is pleasant in summer for a room to be: but the windows stood open to the delights of outdoor life.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The room itself was in shadow: as it is pleasant in summer for a room to be: but the windows stood open to the delights of outdoor life.
