used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was with a grave face, yet with a brave and cheerful mien, that the worthy Harmer met his household upon the following morning.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading To all of these he now addressed himself, told the story which his daughter had related of the treatment received in the house of the high-born lady by the poor girl stricken by the pestilence, and how it had made even his own child almost fear to enter her father's house.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading To all of these he now addressed himself, told the story which his daughter had related of the treatment received in the house of the high-born lady by the poor girl stricken by the pestilence, and how it had made even his own child almost fear to enter her father's house.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading To all of these he now addressed himself, told the story which his daughter had related of the treatment received in the house of the high-born lady by the poor girl stricken by the pestilence, and how it had made even his own child almost fear to enter her father's house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was with a grave face, yet with a brave and cheerful mien, that the worthy Harmer met his household upon the following morning.
apprenticesnounUS /əˈprentəsɪz/
plural of “apprentice” — works for an expert to learn a trade
From this reading His household consisted, it will be remembered, of his own family, together with apprentices, shopmen, and serving wenches.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He had passed the remainder of that strangely interrupted night in meditation and prayer, and had arrived now at a resolution which he intended to put into immediate effect.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had passed the remainder of that strangely interrupted night in meditation and prayer, and had arrived now at a resolution which he intended to put into immediate effect.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His household consisted, it will be remembered, of his own family, together with apprentices, shopmen, and serving wenches.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading It was with a grave face, yet with a brave and cheerful mien, that the worthy Harmer met his household upon the following morning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To all of these he now addressed himself, told the story which his daughter had related of the treatment received in the house of the high-born lady by the poor girl stricken by the pestilence, and how it had made even his own child almost fear to enter her father's house.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading It was with a grave face, yet with a brave and cheerful mien, that the worthy Harmer met his household upon the following morning.
a young person of either sex
From this reading To all of these he now addressed himself, told the story which his daughter had related of the treatment received in the house of the high-born lady by the poor girl stricken by the pestilence, and how it had made even his own child almost fear to enter her father's house.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading His household consisted, it will be remembered, of his own family, together with apprentices, shopmen, and serving wenches.
a female human offspring
From this reading To all of these he now addressed himself, told the story which his daughter had related of the treatment received in the house of the high-born lady by the poor girl stricken by the pestilence, and how it had made even his own child almost fear to enter her father's house.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading "My friends," said the master, looking round upon the ring of grave and eager faces, "these things ought not to be.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He had passed the remainder of that strangely interrupted night in meditation and prayer, and had arrived now at a resolution which he intended to put into immediate effect.
to come or go into
From this reading To all of these he now addressed himself, told the story which his daughter had related of the treatment received in the house of the high-born lady by the poor girl stricken by the pestilence, and how it had made even his own child almost fear to enter her father's house.
divisible by two
From this reading To all of these he now addressed himself, told the story which his daughter had related of the treatment received in the house of the high-born lady by the poor girl stricken by the pestilence, and how it had made even his own child almost fear to enter her father's house.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was with a grave face, yet with a brave and cheerful mien, that the worthy Harmer met his household upon the following morning.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "My friends," said the master, looking round upon the ring of grave and eager faces, "these things ought not to be.
a social unit living together
From this reading His household consisted, it will be remembered, of his own family, together with apprentices, shopmen, and serving wenches.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading To all of these he now addressed himself, told the story which his daughter had related of the treatment received in the house of the high-born lady by the poor girl stricken by the pestilence, and how it had made even his own child almost fear to enter her father's house.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading To all of these he now addressed himself, told the story which his daughter had related of the treatment received in the house of the high-born lady by the poor girl stricken by the pestilence, and how it had made even his own child almost fear to enter her father's house.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was with a grave face, yet with a brave and cheerful mien, that the worthy Harmer met his household upon the following morning.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "My friends," said the master, looking round upon the ring of grave and eager faces, "these things ought not to be.
a young female
From this reading To all of these he now addressed himself, told the story which his daughter had related of the treatment received in the house of the high-born lady by the poor girl stricken by the pestilence, and how it had made even his own child almost fear to enter her father's house.
death of a person
From this reading It was with a grave face, yet with a brave and cheerful mien, that the worthy Harmer met his household upon the following morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had passed the remainder of that strangely interrupted night in meditation and prayer, and had arrived now at a resolution which he intended to put into immediate effect.
Harmer
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From this reading It was with a grave face, yet with a brave and cheerful mien, that the worthy Harmer met his household upon the following morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had passed the remainder of that strangely interrupted night in meditation and prayer, and had arrived now at a resolution which he intended to put into immediate effect.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To all of these he now addressed himself, told the story which his daughter had related of the treatment received in the house of the high-born lady by the poor girl stricken by the pestilence, and how it had made even his own child almost fear to enter her father's house.
high-born
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From this reading To all of these he now addressed himself, told the story which his daughter had related of the treatment received in the house of the high-born lady by the poor girl stricken by the pestilence, and how it had made even his own child almost fear to enter her father's house.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading To all of these he now addressed himself, told the story which his daughter had related of the treatment received in the house of the high-born lady by the poor girl stricken by the pestilence, and how it had made even his own child almost fear to enter her father's house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was with a grave face, yet with a brave and cheerful mien, that the worthy Harmer met his household upon the following morning.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading To all of these he now addressed himself, told the story which his daughter had related of the treatment received in the house of the high-born lady by the poor girl stricken by the pestilence, and how it had made even his own child almost fear to enter her father's house.
a social unit living together
From this reading It was with a grave face, yet with a brave and cheerful mien, that the worthy Harmer met his household upon the following morning.
how
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From this reading To all of these he now addressed himself, told the story which his daughter had related of the treatment received in the house of the high-born lady by the poor girl stricken by the pestilence, and how it had made even his own child almost fear to enter her father's house.
of the present time and place
From this reading He had passed the remainder of that strangely interrupted night in meditation and prayer, and had arrived now at a resolution which he intended to put into immediate effect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had passed the remainder of that strangely interrupted night in meditation and prayer, and had arrived now at a resolution which he intended to put into immediate effect.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He had passed the remainder of that strangely interrupted night in meditation and prayer, and had arrived now at a resolution which he intended to put into immediate effect.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading He had passed the remainder of that strangely interrupted night in meditation and prayer, and had arrived now at a resolution which he intended to put into immediate effect.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had passed the remainder of that strangely interrupted night in meditation and prayer, and had arrived now at a resolution which he intended to put into immediate effect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with a grave face, yet with a brave and cheerful mien, that the worthy Harmer met his household upon the following morning.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading To all of these he now addressed himself, told the story which his daughter had related of the treatment received in the house of the high-born lady by the poor girl stricken by the pestilence, and how it had made even his own child almost fear to enter her father's house.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "My friends," said the master, looking round upon the ring of grave and eager faces, "these things ought not to be.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading To all of these he now addressed himself, told the story which his daughter had related of the treatment received in the house of the high-born lady by the poor girl stricken by the pestilence, and how it had made even his own child almost fear to enter her father's house.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "My friends," said the master, looking round upon the ring of grave and eager faces, "these things ought not to be.
meditationnounUS /ˌmedəˈteɪʃən/
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading He had passed the remainder of that strangely interrupted night in meditation and prayer, and had arrived now at a resolution which he intended to put into immediate effect.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading It was with a grave face, yet with a brave and cheerful mien, that the worthy Harmer met his household upon the following morning.
miennounUS /miːn/
dignified manner or conduct
From this reading It was with a grave face, yet with a brave and cheerful mien, that the worthy Harmer met his household upon the following morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was with a grave face, yet with a brave and cheerful mien, that the worthy Harmer met his household upon the following morning.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My friends," said the master, looking round upon the ring of grave and eager faces, "these things ought not to be.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He had passed the remainder of that strangely interrupted night in meditation and prayer, and had arrived now at a resolution which he intended to put into immediate effect.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "My friends," said the master, looking round upon the ring of grave and eager faces, "these things ought not to be.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had passed the remainder of that strangely interrupted night in meditation and prayer, and had arrived now at a resolution which he intended to put into immediate effect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had passed the remainder of that strangely interrupted night in meditation and prayer, and had arrived now at a resolution which he intended to put into immediate effect.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "My friends," said the master, looking round upon the ring of grave and eager faces, "these things ought not to be.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His household consisted, it will be remembered, of his own family, together with apprentices, shopmen, and serving wenches.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He had passed the remainder of that strangely interrupted night in meditation and prayer, and had arrived now at a resolution which he intended to put into immediate effect.
pestilencenounUS /ˈpestələns/
a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
From this reading To all of these he now addressed himself, told the story which his daughter had related of the treatment received in the house of the high-born lady by the poor girl stricken by the pestilence, and how it had made even his own child almost fear to enter her father's house.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading To all of these he now addressed himself, told the story which his daughter had related of the treatment received in the house of the high-born lady by the poor girl stricken by the pestilence, and how it had made even his own child almost fear to enter her father's house.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading He had passed the remainder of that strangely interrupted night in meditation and prayer, and had arrived now at a resolution which he intended to put into immediate effect.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had passed the remainder of that strangely interrupted night in meditation and prayer, and had arrived now at a resolution which he intended to put into immediate effect.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading To all of these he now addressed himself, told the story which his daughter had related of the treatment received in the house of the high-born lady by the poor girl stricken by the pestilence, and how it had made even his own child almost fear to enter her father's house.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading To all of these he now addressed himself, told the story which his daughter had related of the treatment received in the house of the high-born lady by the poor girl stricken by the pestilence, and how it had made even his own child almost fear to enter her father's house.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading He had passed the remainder of that strangely interrupted night in meditation and prayer, and had arrived now at a resolution which he intended to put into immediate effect.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading His household consisted, it will be remembered, of his own family, together with apprentices, shopmen, and serving wenches.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading He had passed the remainder of that strangely interrupted night in meditation and prayer, and had arrived now at a resolution which he intended to put into immediate effect.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading "My friends," said the master, looking round upon the ring of grave and eager faces, "these things ought not to be.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "My friends," said the master, looking round upon the ring of grave and eager faces, "these things ought not to be.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My friends," said the master, looking round upon the ring of grave and eager faces, "these things ought not to be.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading His household consisted, it will be remembered, of his own family, together with apprentices, shopmen, and serving wenches.
shopmen
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From this reading His household consisted, it will be remembered, of his own family, together with apprentices, shopmen, and serving wenches.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading To all of these he now addressed himself, told the story which his daughter had related of the treatment received in the house of the high-born lady by the poor girl stricken by the pestilence, and how it had made even his own child almost fear to enter her father's house.
in a strange manner
From this reading He had passed the remainder of that strangely interrupted night in meditation and prayer, and had arrived now at a resolution which he intended to put into immediate effect.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading To all of these he now addressed himself, told the story which his daughter had related of the treatment received in the house of the high-born lady by the poor girl stricken by the pestilence, and how it had made even his own child almost fear to enter her father's house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with a grave face, yet with a brave and cheerful mien, that the worthy Harmer met his household upon the following morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was with a grave face, yet with a brave and cheerful mien, that the worthy Harmer met his household upon the following morning.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To all of these he now addressed himself, told the story which his daughter had related of the treatment received in the house of the high-born lady by the poor girl stricken by the pestilence, and how it had made even his own child almost fear to enter her father's house.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "My friends," said the master, looking round upon the ring of grave and eager faces, "these things ought not to be.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had passed the remainder of that strangely interrupted night in meditation and prayer, and had arrived now at a resolution which he intended to put into immediate effect.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading His household consisted, it will be remembered, of his own family, together with apprentices, shopmen, and serving wenches.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading To all of these he now addressed himself, told the story which his daughter had related of the treatment received in the house of the high-born lady by the poor girl stricken by the pestilence, and how it had made even his own child almost fear to enter her father's house.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading To all of these he now addressed himself, told the story which his daughter had related of the treatment received in the house of the high-born lady by the poor girl stricken by the pestilence, and how it had made even his own child almost fear to enter her father's house.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was with a grave face, yet with a brave and cheerful mien, that the worthy Harmer met his household upon the following morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with a grave face, yet with a brave and cheerful mien, that the worthy Harmer met his household upon the following morning.
wenchesnounUS /ˈwentʃɪz/
plural of “wench” — informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading His household consisted, it will be remembered, of his own family, together with apprentices, shopmen, and serving wenches.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had passed the remainder of that strangely interrupted night in meditation and prayer, and had arrived now at a resolution which he intended to put into immediate effect.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading His household consisted, it will be remembered, of his own family, together with apprentices, shopmen, and serving wenches.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with a grave face, yet with a brave and cheerful mien, that the worthy Harmer met his household upon the following morning.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading It was with a grave face, yet with a brave and cheerful mien, that the worthy Harmer met his household upon the following morning.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was with a grave face, yet with a brave and cheerful mien, that the worthy Harmer met his household upon the following morning.
