used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Adding up accounts of itself is not cheerful work; but naturally the young man resented this seriousness all the more because he had no right to do so.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading His mother was seated by the fire with her weekly books, which she was adding up.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
(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 She said scarcely anything to him, except the morning greeting, filling out his tea with a gravity which was all the more crushing that there was nothing in it to object to, nothing to resent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
any thing at all
From this reading She said scarcely anything to him, except the morning greeting, filling out his tea with a gravity which was all the more crushing that there was nothing in it to object to, nothing to resent.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Walter was very late next morning as he had been very late at night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Walter was very late next morning as he had been very late at night.
for the reason that
From this reading Adding up accounts of itself is not cheerful work; but naturally the young man resented this seriousness all the more because he had no right to do so.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Walter was very late next morning as he had been very late at night.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading His mother was seated by the fire with her weekly books, which she was adding up.
breakfasted
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From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Adding up accounts of itself is not cheerful work; but naturally the young man resented this seriousness all the more because he had no right to do so.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His mother was seated by the fire with her weekly books, which she was adding up.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Adding up accounts of itself is not cheerful work; but naturally the young man resented this seriousness all the more because he had no right to do so.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
crushingadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/
physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
From this reading She said scarcely anything to him, except the morning greeting, filling out his tea with a gravity which was all the more crushing that there was nothing in it to object to, nothing to resent.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Adding up accounts of itself is not cheerful work; but naturally the young man resented this seriousness all the more because he had no right to do so.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
apart from; not including
From this reading She said scarcely anything to him, except the morning greeting, filling out his tea with a gravity which was all the more crushing that there was nothing in it to object to, nothing to resent.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading She said scarcely anything to him, except the morning greeting, filling out his tea with a gravity which was all the more crushing that there was nothing in it to object to, nothing to resent.
start firing a weapon
From this reading His mother was seated by the fire with her weekly books, which she was adding up.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading She said scarcely anything to him, except the morning greeting, filling out his tea with a gravity which was all the more crushing that there was nothing in it to object to, nothing to resent.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading She said scarcely anything to him, except the morning greeting, filling out his tea with a gravity which was all the more crushing that there was nothing in it to object to, nothing to resent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Walter was very late next morning as he had been very late at night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Walter was very late next morning as he had been very late at night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His mother was seated by the fire with her weekly books, which she was adding up.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His mother was seated by the fire with her weekly books, which she was adding up.
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 The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Adding up accounts of itself is not cheerful work; but naturally the young man resented this seriousness all the more because he had no right to do so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She said scarcely anything to him, except the morning greeting, filling out his tea with a gravity which was all the more crushing that there was nothing in it to object to, nothing to resent.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
and nothing more
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Walter was very late next morning as he had been very late at night.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
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 The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Adding up accounts of itself is not cheerful work; but naturally the young man resented this seriousness all the more because he had no right to do so.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She said scarcely anything to him, except the morning greeting, filling out his tea with a gravity which was all the more crushing that there was nothing in it to object to, nothing to resent.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Walter was very late next morning as he had been very late at night.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His mother was seated by the fire with her weekly books, which she was adding up.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
as might be expected
From this reading Adding up accounts of itself is not cheerful work; but naturally the young man resented this seriousness all the more because he had no right to do so.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Walter was very late next morning as he had been very late at night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Walter was very late next morning as he had been very late at night.
not any; not one
From this reading Adding up accounts of itself is not cheerful work; but naturally the young man resented this seriousness all the more because he had no right to do so.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Adding up accounts of itself is not cheerful work; but naturally the young man resented this seriousness all the more because he had no right to do so.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She said scarcely anything to him, except the morning greeting, filling out his tea with a gravity which was all the more crushing that there was nothing in it to object to, nothing to resent.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading She said scarcely anything to him, except the morning greeting, filling out his tea with a gravity which was all the more crushing that there was nothing in it to object to, nothing to resent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
others
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From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She said scarcely anything to him, except the morning greeting, filling out his tea with a gravity which was all the more crushing that there was nothing in it to object to, nothing to resent.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading She said scarcely anything to him, except the morning greeting, filling out his tea with a gravity which was all the more crushing that there was nothing in it to object to, nothing to resent.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading Adding up accounts of itself is not cheerful work; but naturally the young man resented this seriousness all the more because he had no right to do so.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Adding up accounts of itself is not cheerful work; but naturally the young man resented this seriousness all the more because he had no right to do so.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She said scarcely anything to him, except the morning greeting, filling out his tea with a gravity which was all the more crushing that there was nothing in it to object to, nothing to resent.
only a very short time before
From this reading She said scarcely anything to him, except the morning greeting, filling out his tea with a gravity which was all the more crushing that there was nothing in it to object to, nothing to resent.
scrupulouslyadverbUS /ˈskruːpjələsli/
with extreme conscientiousness
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading His mother was seated by the fire with her weekly books, which she was adding up.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading Adding up accounts of itself is not cheerful work; but naturally the young man resented this seriousness all the more because he had no right to do so.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His mother was seated by the fire with her weekly books, which she was adding up.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
table-cloth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading She said scarcely anything to him, except the morning greeting, filling out his tea with a gravity which was all the more crushing that there was nothing in it to object to, nothing to resent.
teapotnounUS /ˈtiːpɑːt/
pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Adding up accounts of itself is not cheerful work; but naturally the young man resented this seriousness all the more because he had no right to do so.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She said scarcely anything to him, except the morning greeting, filling out his tea with a gravity which was all the more crushing that there was nothing in it to object to, nothing to resent.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His mother was seated by the fire with her weekly books, which she was adding up.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
precisely as stated
From this reading Walter was very late next morning as he had been very late at night.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Walter was very late next morning as he had been very late at night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Walter was very late next morning as he had been very late at night.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading His mother was seated by the fire with her weekly books, which she was adding up.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The ladies had breakfasted long before, and there was a look of reproach in the very table-cloth left there so much after the usual time, and scrupulously cleared of everything that the others had used, and arranged at one end, with the dish kept hot for him, and the small teapot just big enough for one, which was a sermon in itself.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Adding up accounts of itself is not cheerful work; but naturally the young man resented this seriousness all the more because he had no right to do so.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Adding up accounts of itself is not cheerful work; but naturally the young man resented this seriousness all the more because he had no right to do so.
