used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He lay back, in a deep wicker chair, under the old mulberry-tree.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It was always you I wanted," said the Boy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had taken the precaution of depositing his cup and saucer on the soft turf beneath his chair, because he knew that, under the stress of sudden emotion, china--especially the _best_ china--had a way of flying off his knee.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And there was no question as to the exquisite quality of the china on the dainty tea-table over which Miss Christobel Charteris presided.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He lay back, in a deep wicker chair, under the old mulberry-tree.
for the reason that
From this reading He had taken the precaution of depositing his cup and saucer on the soft turf beneath his chair, because he knew that, under the stress of sudden emotion, china--especially the _best_ china--had a way of flying off his knee.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading He had taken the precaution of depositing his cup and saucer on the soft turf beneath his chair, because he knew that, under the stress of sudden emotion, china--especially the _best_ china--had a way of flying off his knee.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He had taken the precaution of depositing his cup and saucer on the soft turf beneath his chair, because he knew that, under the stress of sudden emotion, china--especially the _best_ china--had a way of flying off his knee.
a youthful male person
From this reading It was always you I wanted," said the Boy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "The Rosary," "The Mistress of Shenstone," "The Following of the Star," etc "But it was not your niece!
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He lay back, in a deep wicker chair, under the old mulberry-tree.
Charteris
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From this reading And there was no question as to the exquisite quality of the china on the dainty tea-table over which Miss Christobel Charteris presided.
chinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading He had taken the precaution of depositing his cup and saucer on the soft turf beneath his chair, because he knew that, under the stress of sudden emotion, china--especially the _best_ china--had a way of flying off his knee.
Christobel
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From this reading And there was no question as to the exquisite quality of the china on the dainty tea-table over which Miss Christobel Charteris presided.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading He had taken the precaution of depositing his cup and saucer on the soft turf beneath his chair, because he knew that, under the stress of sudden emotion, china--especially the _best_ china--had a way of flying off his knee.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading And there was no question as to the exquisite quality of the china on the dainty tea-table over which Miss Christobel Charteris presided.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He lay back, in a deep wicker chair, under the old mulberry-tree.
depositingverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading He had taken the precaution of depositing his cup and saucer on the soft turf beneath his chair, because he knew that, under the stress of sudden emotion, china--especially the _best_ china--had a way of flying off his knee.
any strong feeling
From this reading He had taken the precaution of depositing his cup and saucer on the soft turf beneath his chair, because he knew that, under the stress of sudden emotion, china--especially the _best_ china--had a way of flying off his knee.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He had taken the precaution of depositing his cup and saucer on the soft turf beneath his chair, because he knew that, under the stress of sudden emotion, china--especially the _best_ china--had a way of flying off his knee.
etc
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From this reading "The Rosary," "The Mistress of Shenstone," "The Following of the Star," etc "But it was not your niece!
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading And there was no question as to the exquisite quality of the china on the dainty tea-table over which Miss Christobel Charteris presided.
moving swiftly
From this reading He had taken the precaution of depositing his cup and saucer on the soft turf beneath his chair, because he knew that, under the stress of sudden emotion, china--especially the _best_ china--had a way of flying off his knee.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "The Rosary," "The Mistress of Shenstone," "The Following of the Star," etc "But it was not your niece!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had taken the precaution of depositing his cup and saucer on the soft turf beneath his chair, because he knew that, under the stress of sudden emotion, china--especially the _best_ china--had a way of flying off his knee.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He lay back, in a deep wicker chair, under the old mulberry-tree.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had taken the precaution of depositing his cup and saucer on the soft turf beneath his chair, because he knew that, under the stress of sudden emotion, china--especially the _best_ china--had a way of flying off his knee.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was always you I wanted," said the Boy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He lay back, in a deep wicker chair, under the old mulberry-tree.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The Rosary," "The Mistress of Shenstone," "The Following of the Star," etc "But it was not your niece!
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading He had taken the precaution of depositing his cup and saucer on the soft turf beneath his chair, because he knew that, under the stress of sudden emotion, china--especially the _best_ china--had a way of flying off his knee.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had taken the precaution of depositing his cup and saucer on the soft turf beneath his chair, because he knew that, under the stress of sudden emotion, china--especially the _best_ china--had a way of flying off his knee.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He lay back, in a deep wicker chair, under the old mulberry-tree.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading And there was no question as to the exquisite quality of the china on the dainty tea-table over which Miss Christobel Charteris presided.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading "The Rosary," "The Mistress of Shenstone," "The Following of the Star," etc "But it was not your niece!
mulberry-tree
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From this reading He lay back, in a deep wicker chair, under the old mulberry-tree.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading "The Rosary," "The Mistress of Shenstone," "The Following of the Star," etc "But it was not your niece!
not any; not one
From this reading And there was no question as to the exquisite quality of the china on the dainty tea-table over which Miss Christobel Charteris presided.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "The Rosary," "The Mistress of Shenstone," "The Following of the Star," etc "But it was not your niece!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The Rosary," "The Mistress of Shenstone," "The Following of the Star," etc "But it was not your niece!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had taken the precaution of depositing his cup and saucer on the soft turf beneath his chair, because he knew that, under the stress of sudden emotion, china--especially the _best_ china--had a way of flying off his knee.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He lay back, in a deep wicker chair, under the old mulberry-tree.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had taken the precaution of depositing his cup and saucer on the soft turf beneath his chair, because he knew that, under the stress of sudden emotion, china--especially the _best_ china--had a way of flying off his knee.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And there was no question as to the exquisite quality of the china on the dainty tea-table over which Miss Christobel Charteris presided.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading He had taken the precaution of depositing his cup and saucer on the soft turf beneath his chair, because he knew that, under the stress of sudden emotion, china--especially the _best_ china--had a way of flying off his knee.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading And there was no question as to the exquisite quality of the china on the dainty tea-table over which Miss Christobel Charteris presided.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading And there was no question as to the exquisite quality of the china on the dainty tea-table over which Miss Christobel Charteris presided.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading And there was no question as to the exquisite quality of the china on the dainty tea-table over which Miss Christobel Charteris presided.
RosarynounUS /ˈroʊzəri/
a string of beads used in counting prayers (especially by Catholics)
From this reading "The Rosary," "The Mistress of Shenstone," "The Following of the Star," etc "But it was not your niece!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was always you I wanted," said the Boy.
saucernounUS /ˈsɔːsər/
something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading He had taken the precaution of depositing his cup and saucer on the soft turf beneath his chair, because he knew that, under the stress of sudden emotion, china--especially the _best_ china--had a way of flying off his knee.
Shenstone
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From this reading "The Rosary," "The Mistress of Shenstone," "The Following of the Star," etc "But it was not your niece!
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading He had taken the precaution of depositing his cup and saucer on the soft turf beneath his chair, because he knew that, under the stress of sudden emotion, china--especially the _best_ china--had a way of flying off his knee.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading "The Rosary," "The Mistress of Shenstone," "The Following of the Star," etc "But it was not your niece!
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading He had taken the precaution of depositing his cup and saucer on the soft turf beneath his chair, because he knew that, under the stress of sudden emotion, china--especially the _best_ china--had a way of flying off his knee.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading He had taken the precaution of depositing his cup and saucer on the soft turf beneath his chair, because he knew that, under the stress of sudden emotion, china--especially the _best_ china--had a way of flying off his knee.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had taken the precaution of depositing his cup and saucer on the soft turf beneath his chair, because he knew that, under the stress of sudden emotion, china--especially the _best_ china--had a way of flying off his knee.
tea-table
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From this reading And there was no question as to the exquisite quality of the china on the dainty tea-table over which Miss Christobel Charteris presided.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had taken the precaution of depositing his cup and saucer on the soft turf beneath his chair, because he knew that, under the stress of sudden emotion, china--especially the _best_ china--had a way of flying off his knee.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The Rosary," "The Mistress of Shenstone," "The Following of the Star," etc "But it was not your niece!
in or at that place or location
From this reading And there was no question as to the exquisite quality of the china on the dainty tea-table over which Miss Christobel Charteris presided.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And there was no question as to the exquisite quality of the china on the dainty tea-table over which Miss Christobel Charteris presided.
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading He had taken the precaution of depositing his cup and saucer on the soft turf beneath his chair, because he knew that, under the stress of sudden emotion, china--especially the _best_ china--had a way of flying off his knee.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He lay back, in a deep wicker chair, under the old mulberry-tree.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading It was always you I wanted," said the Boy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The Rosary," "The Mistress of Shenstone," "The Following of the Star," etc "But it was not your niece!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had taken the precaution of depositing his cup and saucer on the soft turf beneath his chair, because he knew that, under the stress of sudden emotion, china--especially the _best_ china--had a way of flying off his knee.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And there was no question as to the exquisite quality of the china on the dainty tea-table over which Miss Christobel Charteris presided.
wickernounUS /ˈwɪkər/
slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
From this reading He lay back, in a deep wicker chair, under the old mulberry-tree.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It was always you I wanted," said the Boy.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The Rosary," "The Mistress of Shenstone," "The Following of the Star," etc "But it was not your niece!
