used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Or supper," said the doctor, and ten minutes later they were all seated at the meal, talking quietly about Scarboro', its great cliffs and the sea, Mr Deering showing a considerable knowledge of the place.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Or supper," said the doctor, and ten minutes later they were all seated at the meal, talking quietly about Scarboro', its great cliffs and the sea, Mr Deering showing a considerable knowledge of the place.
adjournedverbUS /əˈdʒɜːrnd/
past form of “adjourn” — close at the end of a session
From this reading No allusion whatever was made to the cause of their guest's visit till they had adjourned to the drawing-room, Mr Deering having stopped in the hall to take up a square tin box, and another which looked like a case made to contain rolled up plans.
(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 "Or supper," said the doctor, and ten minutes later they were all seated at the meal, talking quietly about Scarboro', its great cliffs and the sea, Mr Deering showing a considerable knowledge of the place.
allusionnounUS /əˈluːʒən/
passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading No allusion whatever was made to the cause of their guest's visit till they had adjourned to the drawing-room, Mr Deering having stopped in the hall to take up a square tin box, and another which looked like a case made to contain rolled up plans.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I deserve it, and I invited the taunt by my manner toward your nephew."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading No allusion whatever was made to the cause of their guest's visit till they had adjourned to the drawing-room, Mr Deering having stopped in the hall to take up a square tin box, and another which looked like a case made to contain rolled up plans.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Or supper," said the doctor, and ten minutes later they were all seated at the meal, talking quietly about Scarboro', its great cliffs and the sea, Mr Deering showing a considerable knowledge of the place.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "Dinner's ready," said Aunt Hannah, hastily.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading No allusion whatever was made to the cause of their guest's visit till they had adjourned to the drawing-room, Mr Deering having stopped in the hall to take up a square tin box, and another which looked like a case made to contain rolled up plans.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I deserve it, and I invited the taunt by my manner toward your nephew."
an occurrence of something
From this reading No allusion whatever was made to the cause of their guest's visit till they had adjourned to the drawing-room, Mr Deering having stopped in the hall to take up a square tin box, and another which looked like a case made to contain rolled up plans.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading No allusion whatever was made to the cause of their guest's visit till they had adjourned to the drawing-room, Mr Deering having stopped in the hall to take up a square tin box, and another which looked like a case made to contain rolled up plans.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading "Or supper," said the doctor, and ten minutes later they were all seated at the meal, talking quietly about Scarboro', its great cliffs and the sea, Mr Deering showing a considerable knowledge of the place.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Or supper," said the doctor, and ten minutes later they were all seated at the meal, talking quietly about Scarboro', its great cliffs and the sea, Mr Deering showing a considerable knowledge of the place.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading No allusion whatever was made to the cause of their guest's visit till they had adjourned to the drawing-room, Mr Deering having stopped in the hall to take up a square tin box, and another which looked like a case made to contain rolled up plans.
Deering
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From this reading "Don't reprove him," said Deering.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading "I deserve it, and I invited the taunt by my manner toward your nephew."
Dinner'snounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
possessive form of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "Dinner's ready," said Aunt Hannah, hastily.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Or supper," said the doctor, and ten minutes later they were all seated at the meal, talking quietly about Scarboro', its great cliffs and the sea, Mr Deering showing a considerable knowledge of the place.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't reprove him," said Deering.
drawing-room
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From this reading No allusion whatever was made to the cause of their guest's visit till they had adjourned to the drawing-room, Mr Deering having stopped in the hall to take up a square tin box, and another which looked like a case made to contain rolled up plans.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Or supper," said the doctor, and ten minutes later they were all seated at the meal, talking quietly about Scarboro', its great cliffs and the sea, Mr Deering showing a considerable knowledge of the place.
guest'snounUS /ɡests/
possessive form of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading No allusion whatever was made to the cause of their guest's visit till they had adjourned to the drawing-room, Mr Deering having stopped in the hall to take up a square tin box, and another which looked like a case made to contain rolled up plans.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No allusion whatever was made to the cause of their guest's visit till they had adjourned to the drawing-room, Mr Deering having stopped in the hall to take up a square tin box, and another which looked like a case made to contain rolled up plans.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading No allusion whatever was made to the cause of their guest's visit till they had adjourned to the drawing-room, Mr Deering having stopped in the hall to take up a square tin box, and another which looked like a case made to contain rolled up plans.
Hannah
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From this reading "Dinner's ready," said Aunt Hannah, hastily.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading "Dinner's ready," said Aunt Hannah, hastily.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading No allusion whatever was made to the cause of their guest's visit till they had adjourned to the drawing-room, Mr Deering having stopped in the hall to take up a square tin box, and another which looked like a case made to contain rolled up plans.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Don't reprove him," said Deering.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I deserve it, and I invited the taunt by my manner toward your nephew."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No allusion whatever was made to the cause of their guest's visit till they had adjourned to the drawing-room, Mr Deering having stopped in the hall to take up a square tin box, and another which looked like a case made to contain rolled up plans.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading "I deserve it, and I invited the taunt by my manner toward your nephew."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I deserve it, and I invited the taunt by my manner toward your nephew."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Or supper," said the doctor, and ten minutes later they were all seated at the meal, talking quietly about Scarboro', its great cliffs and the sea, Mr Deering showing a considerable knowledge of the place.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading "Or supper," said the doctor, and ten minutes later they were all seated at the meal, talking quietly about Scarboro', its great cliffs and the sea, Mr Deering showing a considerable knowledge of the place.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "Or supper," said the doctor, and ten minutes later they were all seated at the meal, talking quietly about Scarboro', its great cliffs and the sea, Mr Deering showing a considerable knowledge of the place.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading No allusion whatever was made to the cause of their guest's visit till they had adjourned to the drawing-room, Mr Deering having stopped in the hall to take up a square tin box, and another which looked like a case made to contain rolled up plans.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading No allusion whatever was made to the cause of their guest's visit till they had adjourned to the drawing-room, Mr Deering having stopped in the hall to take up a square tin box, and another which looked like a case made to contain rolled up plans.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading No allusion whatever was made to the cause of their guest's visit till they had adjourned to the drawing-room, Mr Deering having stopped in the hall to take up a square tin box, and another which looked like a case made to contain rolled up plans.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I deserve it, and I invited the taunt by my manner toward your nephew."
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading "Or supper," said the doctor, and ten minutes later they were all seated at the meal, talking quietly about Scarboro', its great cliffs and the sea, Mr Deering showing a considerable knowledge of the place.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "Or supper," said the doctor, and ten minutes later they were all seated at the meal, talking quietly about Scarboro', its great cliffs and the sea, Mr Deering showing a considerable knowledge of the place.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Or supper," said the doctor, and ten minutes later they were all seated at the meal, talking quietly about Scarboro', its great cliffs and the sea, Mr Deering showing a considerable knowledge of the place.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I deserve it, and I invited the taunt by my manner toward your nephew."
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading "I deserve it, and I invited the taunt by my manner toward your nephew."
not any; not one
From this reading No allusion whatever was made to the cause of their guest's visit till they had adjourned to the drawing-room, Mr Deering having stopped in the hall to take up a square tin box, and another which looked like a case made to contain rolled up plans.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Or supper," said the doctor, and ten minutes later they were all seated at the meal, talking quietly about Scarboro', its great cliffs and the sea, Mr Deering showing a considerable knowledge of the place.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Or supper," said the doctor, and ten minutes later they were all seated at the meal, talking quietly about Scarboro', its great cliffs and the sea, Mr Deering showing a considerable knowledge of the place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Or supper," said the doctor, and ten minutes later they were all seated at the meal, talking quietly about Scarboro', its great cliffs and the sea, Mr Deering showing a considerable knowledge of the place.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading No allusion whatever was made to the cause of their guest's visit till they had adjourned to the drawing-room, Mr Deering having stopped in the hall to take up a square tin box, and another which looked like a case made to contain rolled up plans.
with low volume
From this reading "Or supper," said the doctor, and ten minutes later they were all seated at the meal, talking quietly about Scarboro', its great cliffs and the sea, Mr Deering showing a considerable knowledge of the place.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Dinner's ready," said Aunt Hannah, hastily.
reproveverb
take to task
From this reading "Don't reprove him," said Deering.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading No allusion whatever was made to the cause of their guest's visit till they had adjourned to the drawing-room, Mr Deering having stopped in the hall to take up a square tin box, and another which looked like a case made to contain rolled up plans.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Don't reprove him," said Deering.
Scarboro
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From this reading "Or supper," said the doctor, and ten minutes later they were all seated at the meal, talking quietly about Scarboro', its great cliffs and the sea, Mr Deering showing a considerable knowledge of the place.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "Or supper," said the doctor, and ten minutes later they were all seated at the meal, talking quietly about Scarboro', its great cliffs and the sea, Mr Deering showing a considerable knowledge of the place.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading "Or supper," said the doctor, and ten minutes later they were all seated at the meal, talking quietly about Scarboro', its great cliffs and the sea, Mr Deering showing a considerable knowledge of the place.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading "Or supper," said the doctor, and ten minutes later they were all seated at the meal, talking quietly about Scarboro', its great cliffs and the sea, Mr Deering showing a considerable knowledge of the place.
make square
From this reading No allusion whatever was made to the cause of their guest's visit till they had adjourned to the drawing-room, Mr Deering having stopped in the hall to take up a square tin box, and another which looked like a case made to contain rolled up plans.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading No allusion whatever was made to the cause of their guest's visit till they had adjourned to the drawing-room, Mr Deering having stopped in the hall to take up a square tin box, and another which looked like a case made to contain rolled up plans.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading "Or supper," said the doctor, and ten minutes later they were all seated at the meal, talking quietly about Scarboro', its great cliffs and the sea, Mr Deering showing a considerable knowledge of the place.
carry out
From this reading No allusion whatever was made to the cause of their guest's visit till they had adjourned to the drawing-room, Mr Deering having stopped in the hall to take up a square tin box, and another which looked like a case made to contain rolled up plans.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "Or supper," said the doctor, and ten minutes later they were all seated at the meal, talking quietly about Scarboro', its great cliffs and the sea, Mr Deering showing a considerable knowledge of the place.
tauntnounUS /tɔːnt/
aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
From this reading "I deserve it, and I invited the taunt by my manner toward your nephew."
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "Or supper," said the doctor, and ten minutes later they were all seated at the meal, talking quietly about Scarboro', its great cliffs and the sea, Mr Deering showing a considerable knowledge of the place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I deserve it, and I invited the taunt by my manner toward your nephew."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No allusion whatever was made to the cause of their guest's visit till they had adjourned to the drawing-room, Mr Deering having stopped in the hall to take up a square tin box, and another which looked like a case made to contain rolled up plans.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Or supper," said the doctor, and ten minutes later they were all seated at the meal, talking quietly about Scarboro', its great cliffs and the sea, Mr Deering showing a considerable knowledge of the place.
up to a particular time
From this reading No allusion whatever was made to the cause of their guest's visit till they had adjourned to the drawing-room, Mr Deering having stopped in the hall to take up a square tin box, and another which looked like a case made to contain rolled up plans.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading No allusion whatever was made to the cause of their guest's visit till they had adjourned to the drawing-room, Mr Deering having stopped in the hall to take up a square tin box, and another which looked like a case made to contain rolled up plans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No allusion whatever was made to the cause of their guest's visit till they had adjourned to the drawing-room, Mr Deering having stopped in the hall to take up a square tin box, and another which looked like a case made to contain rolled up plans.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "I deserve it, and I invited the taunt by my manner toward your nephew."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading No allusion whatever was made to the cause of their guest's visit till they had adjourned to the drawing-room, Mr Deering having stopped in the hall to take up a square tin box, and another which looked like a case made to contain rolled up plans.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading No allusion whatever was made to the cause of their guest's visit till they had adjourned to the drawing-room, Mr Deering having stopped in the hall to take up a square tin box, and another which looked like a case made to contain rolled up plans.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No allusion whatever was made to the cause of their guest's visit till they had adjourned to the drawing-room, Mr Deering having stopped in the hall to take up a square tin box, and another which looked like a case made to contain rolled up plans.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Or supper," said the doctor, and ten minutes later they were all seated at the meal, talking quietly about Scarboro', its great cliffs and the sea, Mr Deering showing a considerable knowledge of the place.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading No allusion whatever was made to the cause of their guest's visit till they had adjourned to the drawing-room, Mr Deering having stopped in the hall to take up a square tin box, and another which looked like a case made to contain rolled up plans.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No allusion whatever was made to the cause of their guest's visit till they had adjourned to the drawing-room, Mr Deering having stopped in the hall to take up a square tin box, and another which looked like a case made to contain rolled up plans.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I deserve it, and I invited the taunt by my manner toward your nephew."
