9.30
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From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Do you remember, too, that night when we sate at tea, blissfully, wholesomely tired after a college match?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I remember so well your saying after tea one evening, in that poky room of yours with the barred windows at the end of the upper passage, "How delightful to think that there are four hours with nothing whatever to do!"
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading That will amuse you, when you remember the long evenings at Eton which we used to spend in vacant talk.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Another grievous tendency which grows on me is an incapacity for idleness.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
AnotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another grievous tendency which grows on me is an incapacity for idleness.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I remember so well your saying after tea one evening, in that poky room of yours with the barred windows at the end of the upper passage, "How delightful to think that there are four hours with nothing whatever to do!"
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That will amuse you, when you remember the long evenings at Eton which we used to spend in vacant talk.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
barredadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading I remember so well your saying after tea one evening, in that poky room of yours with the barred windows at the end of the upper passage, "How delightful to think that there are four hours with nothing whatever to do!"
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
blissfullyadverbUS /ˈblɪsfəli/
in a blissful manner
From this reading Do you remember, too, that night when we sate at tea, blissfully, wholesomely tired after a college match?
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
clearedadjectiveUS /klɪrd/
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
collegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Do you remember, too, that night when we sate at tea, blissfully, wholesomely tired after a college match?
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
delightfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading I remember so well your saying after tea one evening, in that poky room of yours with the barred windows at the end of the upper passage, "How delightful to think that there are four hours with nothing whatever to do!"
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I remember so well your saying after tea one evening, in that poky room of yours with the barred windows at the end of the upper passage, "How delightful to think that there are four hours with nothing whatever to do!"
Ellen
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From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I remember so well your saying after tea one evening, in that poky room of yours with the barred windows at the end of the upper passage, "How delightful to think that there are four hours with nothing whatever to do!"
Eton
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From this reading That will amuse you, when you remember the long evenings at Eton which we used to spend in vacant talk.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I remember so well your saying after tea one evening, in that poky room of yours with the barred windows at the end of the upper passage, "How delightful to think that there are four hours with nothing whatever to do!"
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading That will amuse you, when you remember the long evenings at Eton which we used to spend in vacant talk.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Another grievous tendency which grows on me is an incapacity for idleness.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading I remember so well your saying after tea one evening, in that poky room of yours with the barred windows at the end of the upper passage, "How delightful to think that there are four hours with nothing whatever to do!"
grievousadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvəs/
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
From this reading Another grievous tendency which grows on me is an incapacity for idleness.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Another grievous tendency which grows on me is an incapacity for idleness.
gruffadjectiveUS /ɡrʌf/
brusque and surly and forbidding
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
horribleadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəbəl/
provoking horror
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading I remember so well your saying after tea one evening, in that poky room of yours with the barred windows at the end of the upper passage, "How delightful to think that there are four hours with nothing whatever to do!"
How
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From this reading I remember so well your saying after tea one evening, in that poky room of yours with the barred windows at the end of the upper passage, "How delightful to think that there are four hours with nothing whatever to do!"
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I remember so well your saying after tea one evening, in that poky room of yours with the barred windows at the end of the upper passage, "How delightful to think that there are four hours with nothing whatever to do!"
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading Another grievous tendency which grows on me is an incapacity for idleness.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That will amuse you, when you remember the long evenings at Eton which we used to spend in vacant talk.
incapacitynounUS /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/
lack of intellectual power
From this reading Another grievous tendency which grows on me is an incapacity for idleness.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Another grievous tendency which grows on me is an incapacity for idleness.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 That will amuse you, when you remember the long evenings at Eton which we used to spend in vacant talk.
matchverbUS /mætʃ/
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Do you remember, too, that night when we sate at tea, blissfully, wholesomely tired after a college match?
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Another grievous tendency which grows on me is an incapacity for idleness.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Do you remember, too, that night when we sate at tea, blissfully, wholesomely tired after a college match?
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I remember so well your saying after tea one evening, in that poky room of yours with the barred windows at the end of the upper passage, "How delightful to think that there are four hours with nothing whatever to do!"
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I remember so well your saying after tea one evening, in that poky room of yours with the barred windows at the end of the upper passage, "How delightful to think that there are four hours with nothing whatever to do!"
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Another grievous tendency which grows on me is an incapacity for idleness.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I remember so well your saying after tea one evening, in that poky room of yours with the barred windows at the end of the upper passage, "How delightful to think that there are four hours with nothing whatever to do!"
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading I remember so well your saying after tea one evening, in that poky room of yours with the barred windows at the end of the upper passage, "How delightful to think that there are four hours with nothing whatever to do!"
plungedverbUS /plʌndʒd/
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
pokyadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊki/
wasting time
From this reading I remember so well your saying after tea one evening, in that poky room of yours with the barred windows at the end of the upper passage, "How delightful to think that there are four hours with nothing whatever to do!"
prayer-bell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
rangverbUS /ræŋ/
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading That will amuse you, when you remember the long evenings at Eton which we used to spend in vacant talk.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I remember so well your saying after tea one evening, in that poky room of yours with the barred windows at the end of the upper passage, "How delightful to think that there are four hours with nothing whatever to do!"
sateverbUS /seɪt/
fill to satisfaction
From this reading Do you remember, too, that night when we sate at tea, blissfully, wholesomely tired after a college match?
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading I remember so well your saying after tea one evening, in that poky room of yours with the barred windows at the end of the upper passage, "How delightful to think that there are four hours with nothing whatever to do!"
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I remember so well your saying after tea one evening, in that poky room of yours with the barred windows at the end of the upper passage, "How delightful to think that there are four hours with nothing whatever to do!"
spendverbUS /spend/
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading That will amuse you, when you remember the long evenings at Eton which we used to spend in vacant talk.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading That will amuse you, when you remember the long evenings at Eton which we used to spend in vacant talk.
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading I remember so well your saying after tea one evening, in that poky room of yours with the barred windows at the end of the upper passage, "How delightful to think that there are four hours with nothing whatever to do!"
tea-dregs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Another grievous tendency which grows on me is an incapacity for idleness.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That will amuse you, when you remember the long evenings at Eton which we used to spend in vacant talk.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That will amuse you, when you remember the long evenings at Eton which we used to spend in vacant talk.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading I remember so well your saying after tea one evening, in that poky room of yours with the barred windows at the end of the upper passage, "How delightful to think that there are four hours with nothing whatever to do!"
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I remember so well your saying after tea one evening, in that poky room of yours with the barred windows at the end of the upper passage, "How delightful to think that there are four hours with nothing whatever to do!"
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Do you remember, too, that night when we sate at tea, blissfully, wholesomely tired after a college match?
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That will amuse you, when you remember the long evenings at Eton which we used to spend in vacant talk.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Do you remember, too, that night when we sate at tea, blissfully, wholesomely tired after a college match?
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
upperadjectiveUS /ˈʌpər/
the topmost one of two
From this reading I remember so well your saying after tea one evening, in that poky room of yours with the barred windows at the end of the upper passage, "How delightful to think that there are four hours with nothing whatever to do!"
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading That will amuse you, when you remember the long evenings at Eton which we used to spend in vacant talk.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading That will amuse you, when you remember the long evenings at Eton which we used to spend in vacant talk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading That will amuse you, when you remember the long evenings at Eton which we used to spend in vacant talk.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I remember so well your saying after tea one evening, in that poky room of yours with the barred windows at the end of the upper passage, "How delightful to think that there are four hours with nothing whatever to do!"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading I remember so well your saying after tea one evening, in that poky room of yours with the barred windows at the end of the upper passage, "How delightful to think that there are four hours with nothing whatever to do!"
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading That will amuse you, when you remember the long evenings at Eton which we used to spend in vacant talk.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Another grievous tendency which grows on me is an incapacity for idleness.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading John and Ellen, those strange, gruff beings, came in to wash up, carrying that horrible, steaming can of tea-dregs in which our cups were plunged: they cleared the table as we sate; it was over before six, and it was not till the prayer-bell rang at 9.30 that we became aware we had sate the whole evening with the table between us.
wholesomelyadverb
in a wholesome manner
From this reading Do you remember, too, that night when we sate at tea, blissfully, wholesomely tired after a college match?
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading That will amuse you, when you remember the long evenings at Eton which we used to spend in vacant talk.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading I remember so well your saying after tea one evening, in that poky room of yours with the barred windows at the end of the upper passage, "How delightful to think that there are four hours with nothing whatever to do!"
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I remember so well your saying after tea one evening, in that poky room of yours with the barred windows at the end of the upper passage, "How delightful to think that there are four hours with nothing whatever to do!"
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading That will amuse you, when you remember the long evenings at Eton which we used to spend in vacant talk.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I remember so well your saying after tea one evening, in that poky room of yours with the barred windows at the end of the upper passage, "How delightful to think that there are four hours with nothing whatever to do!"
yourspronounUS /jʊrz/
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading I remember so well your saying after tea one evening, in that poky room of yours with the barred windows at the end of the upper passage, "How delightful to think that there are four hours with nothing whatever to do!"
