used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If there was any undue delay he never failed to speak about it at once.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The men sat nearest to the door and frequently pushed back to the dining-room against the last of the outflowing tide; for the Squire was ready for his breakfast the moment he had closed the book from which he had read the petition appointed for the day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If there was any undue delay he never failed to speak about it at once.
subject to appointment
From this reading The men sat nearest to the door and frequently pushed back to the dining-room against the last of the outflowing tide; for the Squire was ready for his breakfast the moment he had closed the book from which he had read the petition appointed for the day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The men sat nearest to the door and frequently pushed back to the dining-room against the last of the outflowing tide; for the Squire was ready for his breakfast the moment he had closed the book from which he had read the petition appointed for the day.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The men sat nearest to the door and frequently pushed back to the dining-room against the last of the outflowing tide; for the Squire was ready for his breakfast the moment he had closed the book from which he had read the petition appointed for the day.
the two together, not just one
From this reading This promptness and certainty in rebuke, when rebuke was necessary, made him a well-served man, both indoors and out.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Punctuality was rigidly observed by the Clinton family.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading This promptness and certainty in rebuke, when rebuke was necessary, made him a well-served man, both indoors and out.
ClintonnounUS /ˈklɪntən/
wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)
From this reading Punctuality was rigidly observed by the Clinton family.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The men sat nearest to the door and frequently pushed back to the dining-room against the last of the outflowing tide; for the Squire was ready for his breakfast the moment he had closed the book from which he had read the petition appointed for the day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The men sat nearest to the door and frequently pushed back to the dining-room against the last of the outflowing tide; for the Squire was ready for his breakfast the moment he had closed the book from which he had read the petition appointed for the day.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading If there was any undue delay he never failed to speak about it at once.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading The men sat nearest to the door and frequently pushed back to the dining-room against the last of the outflowing tide; for the Squire was ready for his breakfast the moment he had closed the book from which he had read the petition appointed for the day.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The men sat nearest to the door and frequently pushed back to the dining-room against the last of the outflowing tide; for the Squire was ready for his breakfast the moment he had closed the book from which he had read the petition appointed for the day.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading If there was any undue delay he never failed to speak about it at once.
a social unit living together
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
footmen
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From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The men sat nearest to the door and frequently pushed back to the dining-room against the last of the outflowing tide; for the Squire was ready for his breakfast the moment he had closed the book from which he had read the petition appointed for the day.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The men sat nearest to the door and frequently pushed back to the dining-room against the last of the outflowing tide; for the Squire was ready for his breakfast the moment he had closed the book from which he had read the petition appointed for the day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The men sat nearest to the door and frequently pushed back to the dining-room against the last of the outflowing tide; for the Squire was ready for his breakfast the moment he had closed the book from which he had read the petition appointed for the day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The men sat nearest to the door and frequently pushed back to the dining-room against the last of the outflowing tide; for the Squire was ready for his breakfast the moment he had closed the book from which he had read the petition appointed for the day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This promptness and certainty in rebuke, when rebuke was necessary, made him a well-served man, both indoors and out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The men sat nearest to the door and frequently pushed back to the dining-room against the last of the outflowing tide; for the Squire was ready for his breakfast the moment he had closed the book from which he had read the petition appointed for the day.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there was any undue delay he never failed to speak about it at once.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This promptness and certainty in rebuke, when rebuke was necessary, made him a well-served man, both indoors and out.
indoorsadverbUS /ˈɪndɔːrz/
within a building
From this reading This promptness and certainty in rebuke, when rebuke was necessary, made him a well-served man, both indoors and out.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If there was any undue delay he never failed to speak about it at once.
Kencote
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From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
immediately past
From this reading The men sat nearest to the door and frequently pushed back to the dining-room against the last of the outflowing tide; for the Squire was ready for his breakfast the moment he had closed the book from which he had read the petition appointed for the day.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This promptness and certainty in rebuke, when rebuke was necessary, made him a well-served man, both indoors and out.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This promptness and certainty in rebuke, when rebuke was necessary, made him a well-served man, both indoors and out.
MELBURY
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From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men sat nearest to the door and frequently pushed back to the dining-room against the last of the outflowing tide; for the Squire was ready for his breakfast the moment he had closed the book from which he had read the petition appointed for the day.
a particular point in time
From this reading The men sat nearest to the door and frequently pushed back to the dining-room against the last of the outflowing tide; for the Squire was ready for his breakfast the moment he had closed the book from which he had read the petition appointed for the day.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading The men sat nearest to the door and frequently pushed back to the dining-room against the last of the outflowing tide; for the Squire was ready for his breakfast the moment he had closed the book from which he had read the petition appointed for the day.
absolutely essential
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading If there was any undue delay he never failed to speak about it at once.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
not any; not one
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
nominallyadverbUS /ˈnɑːmənəli/
in name only
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Punctuality was rigidly observed by the Clinton family.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
on one occasion
From this reading If there was any undue delay he never failed to speak about it at once.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
outflowingadjective
that is flowing outward
From this reading The men sat nearest to the door and frequently pushed back to the dining-room against the last of the outflowing tide; for the Squire was ready for his breakfast the moment he had closed the book from which he had read the petition appointed for the day.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
petitionnounUS /pəˈtɪʃən/
a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading The men sat nearest to the door and frequently pushed back to the dining-room against the last of the outflowing tide; for the Squire was ready for his breakfast the moment he had closed the book from which he had read the petition appointed for the day.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
promptnessnoun
the characteristic of doing things without delay
From this reading This promptness and certainty in rebuke, when rebuke was necessary, made him a well-served man, both indoors and out.
PunctualitynounUS /ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈælɪti/
the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time
From this reading Punctuality was rigidly observed by the Clinton family.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading The men sat nearest to the door and frequently pushed back to the dining-room against the last of the outflowing tide; for the Squire was ready for his breakfast the moment he had closed the book from which he had read the petition appointed for the day.
one of four equal parts
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The men sat nearest to the door and frequently pushed back to the dining-room against the last of the outflowing tide; for the Squire was ready for his breakfast the moment he had closed the book from which he had read the petition appointed for the day.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The men sat nearest to the door and frequently pushed back to the dining-room against the last of the outflowing tide; for the Squire was ready for his breakfast the moment he had closed the book from which he had read the petition appointed for the day.
rebukeverbUS /riˈbjuːk/
censure severely or angrily
From this reading This promptness and certainty in rebuke, when rebuke was necessary, made him a well-served man, both indoors and out.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
rigidlyadverbUS /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/
in a rigid manner
From this reading Punctuality was rigidly observed by the Clinton family.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The men sat nearest to the door and frequently pushed back to the dining-room against the last of the outflowing tide; for the Squire was ready for his breakfast the moment he had closed the book from which he had read the petition appointed for the day.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
express in speech
From this reading If there was any undue delay he never failed to speak about it at once.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading The men sat nearest to the door and frequently pushed back to the dining-room against the last of the outflowing tide; for the Squire was ready for his breakfast the moment he had closed the book from which he had read the petition appointed for the day.
stringnounUS /strɪŋ/
a lightweight cord
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This promptness and certainty in rebuke, when rebuke was necessary, made him a well-served man, both indoors and out.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading The men sat nearest to the door and frequently pushed back to the dining-room against the last of the outflowing tide; for the Squire was ready for his breakfast the moment he had closed the book from which he had read the petition appointed for the day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
undueadjectiveUS /ənˈduː/
not yet payable
From this reading If there was any undue delay he never failed to speak about it at once.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
well-served
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From this reading This promptness and certainty in rebuke, when rebuke was necessary, made him a well-served man, both indoors and out.
at the time that
From this reading This promptness and certainty in rebuke, when rebuke was necessary, made him a well-served man, both indoors and out.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The men sat nearest to the door and frequently pushed back to the dining-room against the last of the outflowing tide; for the Squire was ready for his breakfast the moment he had closed the book from which he had read the petition appointed for the day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MELBURY PARK Family prayers at Kencote took place at nine o'clock, breakfast nominally at a quarter past, though there was no greater interval between the satisfaction of the needs of the soul and those of the body than was necessary to enable the long string of servants to file out from their seats under the wall, and the footmen to return immediately with the hot dishes.
