used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Altogether Jem was not in the brightest of moods when he entered the hospitable doors of the "Blue Lion", and it did not help to disperse the gloom to find that the parlor door was locked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It happened that Mr. Starling was rather late in arriving at the "Blue Lion" on the evening following that of the dinner party at the Cedars.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It happened that Mr. Starling was rather late in arriving at the "Blue Lion" on the evening following that of the dinner party at the Cedars.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It happened that Mr. Starling was rather late in arriving at the "Blue Lion" on the evening following that of the dinner party at the Cedars.
brightestadjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtəst/
superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Altogether Jem was not in the brightest of moods when he entered the hospitable doors of the "Blue Lion", and it did not help to disperse the gloom to find that the parlor door was locked.
CedarsnounUS /ˈsiːdərz/
plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading It happened that Mr. Starling was rather late in arriving at the "Blue Lion" on the evening following that of the dinner party at the Cedars.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The room was not empty, for he could hear the hum of voices inside talking in a hushed sort of undertone.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Altogether Jem was not in the brightest of moods when he entered the hospitable doors of the "Blue Lion", and it did not help to disperse the gloom to find that the parlor door was locked.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading It happened that Mr. Starling was rather late in arriving at the "Blue Lion" on the evening following that of the dinner party at the Cedars.
disperseverbUS /dɪˈspɜːrs/
distribute loosely
From this reading Altogether Jem was not in the brightest of moods when he entered the hospitable doors of the "Blue Lion", and it did not help to disperse the gloom to find that the parlor door was locked.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Altogether Jem was not in the brightest of moods when he entered the hospitable doors of the "Blue Lion", and it did not help to disperse the gloom to find that the parlor door was locked.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Altogether Jem was not in the brightest of moods when he entered the hospitable doors of the "Blue Lion", and it did not help to disperse the gloom to find that the parlor door was locked.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The room was not empty, for he could hear the hum of voices inside talking in a hushed sort of undertone.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Altogether Jem was not in the brightest of moods when he entered the hospitable doors of the "Blue Lion", and it did not help to disperse the gloom to find that the parlor door was locked.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It happened that Mr. Starling was rather late in arriving at the "Blue Lion" on the evening following that of the dinner party at the Cedars.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Altogether Jem was not in the brightest of moods when he entered the hospitable doors of the "Blue Lion", and it did not help to disperse the gloom to find that the parlor door was locked.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It happened that Mr. Starling was rather late in arriving at the "Blue Lion" on the evening following that of the dinner party at the Cedars.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The room was not empty, for he could hear the hum of voices inside talking in a hushed sort of undertone.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Altogether Jem was not in the brightest of moods when he entered the hospitable doors of the "Blue Lion", and it did not help to disperse the gloom to find that the parlor door was locked.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It happened that Mr. Starling was rather late in arriving at the "Blue Lion" on the evening following that of the dinner party at the Cedars.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The room was not empty, for he could hear the hum of voices inside talking in a hushed sort of undertone.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Altogether Jem was not in the brightest of moods when he entered the hospitable doors of the "Blue Lion", and it did not help to disperse the gloom to find that the parlor door was locked.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading Altogether Jem was not in the brightest of moods when he entered the hospitable doors of the "Blue Lion", and it did not help to disperse the gloom to find that the parlor door was locked.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading The room was not empty, for he could hear the hum of voices inside talking in a hushed sort of undertone.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading The room was not empty, for he could hear the hum of voices inside talking in a hushed sort of undertone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It happened that Mr. Starling was rather late in arriving at the "Blue Lion" on the evening following that of the dinner party at the Cedars.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading The room was not empty, for he could hear the hum of voices inside talking in a hushed sort of undertone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It happened that Mr. Starling was rather late in arriving at the "Blue Lion" on the evening following that of the dinner party at the Cedars.
JemnounUS /dʒem/
a terrorist organization founded in 2000; a militant Islamic group active in Kashmir and closely aligned with al-Rashid Trust; seeks to secure release of imprisoned fellow militants by kidnappings
From this reading Altogether Jem was not in the brightest of moods when he entered the hospitable doors of the "Blue Lion", and it did not help to disperse the gloom to find that the parlor door was locked.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It happened that Mr. Starling was rather late in arriving at the "Blue Lion" on the evening following that of the dinner party at the Cedars.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading It happened that Mr. Starling was rather late in arriving at the "Blue Lion" on the evening following that of the dinner party at the Cedars.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD MAN.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Altogether Jem was not in the brightest of moods when he entered the hospitable doors of the "Blue Lion", and it did not help to disperse the gloom to find that the parlor door was locked.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD MAN.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Altogether Jem was not in the brightest of moods when he entered the hospitable doors of the "Blue Lion", and it did not help to disperse the gloom to find that the parlor door was locked.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It happened that Mr. Starling was rather late in arriving at the "Blue Lion" on the evening following that of the dinner party at the Cedars.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It happened that Mr. Starling was rather late in arriving at the "Blue Lion" on the evening following that of the dinner party at the Cedars.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD MAN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It happened that Mr. Starling was rather late in arriving at the "Blue Lion" on the evening following that of the dinner party at the Cedars.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Altogether Jem was not in the brightest of moods when he entered the hospitable doors of the "Blue Lion", and it did not help to disperse the gloom to find that the parlor door was locked.
parsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
partaken
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From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It happened that Mr. Starling was rather late in arriving at the "Blue Lion" on the evening following that of the dinner party at the Cedars.
on the contrary
From this reading It happened that Mr. Starling was rather late in arriving at the "Blue Lion" on the evening following that of the dinner party at the Cedars.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room was not empty, for he could hear the hum of voices inside talking in a hushed sort of undertone.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The room was not empty, for he could hear the hum of voices inside talking in a hushed sort of undertone.
StarlingnounUS /ˈstɑːrlɪŋ/
gregarious birds native to the Old World
From this reading It happened that Mr. Starling was rather late in arriving at the "Blue Lion" on the evening following that of the dinner party at the Cedars.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
swearingnounUS /ˈswerɪŋ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading The room was not empty, for he could hear the hum of voices inside talking in a hushed sort of undertone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It happened that Mr. Starling was rather late in arriving at the "Blue Lion" on the evening following that of the dinner party at the Cedars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD MAN.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
undertonenounUS /ˈʌndərtoʊn/
a quiet or hushed tone of voice
From this reading The room was not empty, for he could hear the hum of voices inside talking in a hushed sort of undertone.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The room was not empty, for he could hear the hum of voices inside talking in a hushed sort of undertone.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It happened that Mr. Starling was rather late in arriving at the "Blue Lion" on the evening following that of the dinner party at the Cedars.
at the time that
From this reading Altogether Jem was not in the brightest of moods when he entered the hospitable doors of the "Blue Lion", and it did not help to disperse the gloom to find that the parlor door was locked.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had been sent over to the nearest market town on some errand of his master's and had not returned until after the servants' dinner, which meal he had partaken of "warmed up," a state and condition which he declared to the cook was enough to drive a parson swearing.
