used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Turning over the volume, Laurence came to the portrait of a stern, grim-looking man, in plain attire, of much more modern fashion than that of the old Puritans.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Among them he found the features of more than one famous personage who had been connected with the adventures of our old chair.
Alice
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From this reading As for little Alice, she sat in Grandfather’s lap, and seemed to see the very men alive, whose faces were there represented.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading As for little Alice, she sat in Grandfather’s lap, and seemed to see the very men alive, whose faces were there represented.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among them he found the features of more than one famous personage who had been connected with the adventures of our old chair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Grandfather bade him draw the table nearer to the fire-side; and they looked over the portraits together, while Clara and Charley likewise lent their attention.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for little Alice, she sat in Grandfather’s lap, and seemed to see the very men alive, whose faces were there represented.
astraladjectiveUS /ˈæstrəl/
being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars
From this reading The next evening the astral lamp was lighted earlier than usual, because Laurence was very much engaged in looking over the collection of portraits which had been his New Year’s gift from Grandfather.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Grandfather bade him draw the table nearer to the fire-side; and they looked over the portraits together, while Clara and Charley likewise lent their attention.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading Turning over the volume, Laurence came to the portrait of a stern, grim-looking man, in plain attire, of much more modern fashion than that of the old Puritans.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading Grandfather bade him draw the table nearer to the fire-side; and they looked over the portraits together, while Clara and Charley likewise lent their attention.
for the reason that
From this reading The next evening the astral lamp was lighted earlier than usual, because Laurence was very much engaged in looking over the collection of portraits which had been his New Year’s gift from Grandfather.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The next evening the astral lamp was lighted earlier than usual, because Laurence was very much engaged in looking over the collection of portraits which had been his New Year’s gift from Grandfather.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Turning over the volume, Laurence came to the portrait of a stern, grim-looking man, in plain attire, of much more modern fashion than that of the old Puritans.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Among them he found the features of more than one famous personage who had been connected with the adventures of our old chair.
Charley
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From this reading Grandfather bade him draw the table nearer to the fire-side; and they looked over the portraits together, while Clara and Charley likewise lent their attention.
Clara
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From this reading Grandfather bade him draw the table nearer to the fire-side; and they looked over the portraits together, while Clara and Charley likewise lent their attention.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading The next evening the astral lamp was lighted earlier than usual, because Laurence was very much engaged in looking over the collection of portraits which had been his New Year’s gift from Grandfather.
being joined in close association
From this reading Among them he found the features of more than one famous personage who had been connected with the adventures of our old chair.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Grandfather bade him draw the table nearer to the fire-side; and they looked over the portraits together, while Clara and Charley likewise lent their attention.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading The next evening the astral lamp was lighted earlier than usual, because Laurence was very much engaged in looking over the collection of portraits which had been his New Year’s gift from Grandfather.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The next evening the astral lamp was lighted earlier than usual, because Laurence was very much engaged in looking over the collection of portraits which had been his New Year’s gift from Grandfather.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The next evening the astral lamp was lighted earlier than usual, because Laurence was very much engaged in looking over the collection of portraits which had been his New Year’s gift from Grandfather.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As for little Alice, she sat in Grandfather’s lap, and seemed to see the very men alive, whose faces were there represented.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Among them he found the features of more than one famous personage who had been connected with the adventures of our old chair.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Turning over the volume, Laurence came to the portrait of a stern, grim-looking man, in plain attire, of much more modern fashion than that of the old Puritans.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Among them he found the features of more than one famous personage who had been connected with the adventures of our old chair.
fire-side
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From this reading Grandfather bade him draw the table nearer to the fire-side; and they looked over the portraits together, while Clara and Charley likewise lent their attention.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for little Alice, she sat in Grandfather’s lap, and seemed to see the very men alive, whose faces were there represented.
set up or found
From this reading Among them he found the features of more than one famous personage who had been connected with the adventures of our old chair.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The next evening the astral lamp was lighted earlier than usual, because Laurence was very much engaged in looking over the collection of portraits which had been his New Year’s gift from Grandfather.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading The next evening the astral lamp was lighted earlier than usual, because Laurence was very much engaged in looking over the collection of portraits which had been his New Year’s gift from Grandfather.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading The next evening the astral lamp was lighted earlier than usual, because Laurence was very much engaged in looking over the collection of portraits which had been his New Year’s gift from Grandfather.
Grandfather'snounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother
From this reading As for little Alice, she sat in Grandfather’s lap, and seemed to see the very men alive, whose faces were there represented.
grim-looking
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From this reading Turning over the volume, Laurence came to the portrait of a stern, grim-looking man, in plain attire, of much more modern fashion than that of the old Puritans.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next evening the astral lamp was lighted earlier than usual, because Laurence was very much engaged in looking over the collection of portraits which had been his New Year’s gift from Grandfather.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Among them he found the features of more than one famous personage who had been connected with the adventures of our old chair.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Grandfather bade him draw the table nearer to the fire-side; and they looked over the portraits together, while Clara and Charley likewise lent their attention.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next evening the astral lamp was lighted earlier than usual, because Laurence was very much engaged in looking over the collection of portraits which had been his New Year’s gift from Grandfather.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next evening the astral lamp was lighted earlier than usual, because Laurence was very much engaged in looking over the collection of portraits which had been his New Year’s gift from Grandfather.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The next evening the astral lamp was lighted earlier than usual, because Laurence was very much engaged in looking over the collection of portraits which had been his New Year’s gift from Grandfather.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading As for little Alice, she sat in Grandfather’s lap, and seemed to see the very men alive, whose faces were there represented.
Laurence
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From this reading The next evening the astral lamp was lighted earlier than usual, because Laurence was very much engaged in looking over the collection of portraits which had been his New Year’s gift from Grandfather.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading Grandfather bade him draw the table nearer to the fire-side; and they looked over the portraits together, while Clara and Charley likewise lent their attention.
set afire or burning
From this reading The next evening the astral lamp was lighted earlier than usual, because Laurence was very much engaged in looking over the collection of portraits which had been his New Year’s gift from Grandfather.
in like or similar manner
From this reading Grandfather bade him draw the table nearer to the fire-side; and they looked over the portraits together, while Clara and Charley likewise lent their attention.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As for little Alice, she sat in Grandfather’s lap, and seemed to see the very men alive, whose faces were there represented.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Grandfather bade him draw the table nearer to the fire-side; and they looked over the portraits together, while Clara and Charley likewise lent their attention.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The next evening the astral lamp was lighted earlier than usual, because Laurence was very much engaged in looking over the collection of portraits which had been his New Year’s gift from Grandfather.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Turning over the volume, Laurence came to the portrait of a stern, grim-looking man, in plain attire, of much more modern fashion than that of the old Puritans.
the force of workers available
From this reading As for little Alice, she sat in Grandfather’s lap, and seemed to see the very men alive, whose faces were there represented.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Turning over the volume, Laurence came to the portrait of a stern, grim-looking man, in plain attire, of much more modern fashion than that of the old Puritans.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Among them he found the features of more than one famous personage who had been connected with the adventures of our old chair.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The next evening the astral lamp was lighted earlier than usual, because Laurence was very much engaged in looking over the collection of portraits which had been his New Year’s gift from Grandfather.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Grandfather bade him draw the table nearer to the fire-side; and they looked over the portraits together, while Clara and Charley likewise lent their attention.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The next evening the astral lamp was lighted earlier than usual, because Laurence was very much engaged in looking over the collection of portraits which had been his New Year’s gift from Grandfather.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next evening the astral lamp was lighted earlier than usual, because Laurence was very much engaged in looking over the collection of portraits which had been his New Year’s gift from Grandfather.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next evening the astral lamp was lighted earlier than usual, because Laurence was very much engaged in looking over the collection of portraits which had been his New Year’s gift from Grandfather.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Among them he found the features of more than one famous personage who had been connected with the adventures of our old chair.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Among them he found the features of more than one famous personage who had been connected with the adventures of our old chair.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Among them he found the features of more than one famous personage who had been connected with the adventures of our old chair.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The next evening the astral lamp was lighted earlier than usual, because Laurence was very much engaged in looking over the collection of portraits which had been his New Year’s gift from Grandfather.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading Among them he found the features of more than one famous personage who had been connected with the adventures of our old chair.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Turning over the volume, Laurence came to the portrait of a stern, grim-looking man, in plain attire, of much more modern fashion than that of the old Puritans.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading Turning over the volume, Laurence came to the portrait of a stern, grim-looking man, in plain attire, of much more modern fashion than that of the old Puritans.
portraitsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrəts/
plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading The next evening the astral lamp was lighted earlier than usual, because Laurence was very much engaged in looking over the collection of portraits which had been his New Year’s gift from Grandfather.
PuritansnounUS /ˈpjʊrətənz/
plural of “puritan” — a member of a group of English Protestants who in the 16th and 17th centuries thought that the Protestant Reformation under Elizabeth was incomplete and advocated the simplification and regulation of forms of worship
From this reading Turning over the volume, Laurence came to the portrait of a stern, grim-looking man, in plain attire, of much more modern fashion than that of the old Puritans.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading As for little Alice, she sat in Grandfather’s lap, and seemed to see the very men alive, whose faces were there represented.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading As for little Alice, she sat in Grandfather’s lap, and seemed to see the very men alive, whose faces were there represented.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As for little Alice, she sat in Grandfather’s lap, and seemed to see the very men alive, whose faces were there represented.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As for little Alice, she sat in Grandfather’s lap, and seemed to see the very men alive, whose faces were there represented.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for little Alice, she sat in Grandfather’s lap, and seemed to see the very men alive, whose faces were there represented.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Turning over the volume, Laurence came to the portrait of a stern, grim-looking man, in plain attire, of much more modern fashion than that of the old Puritans.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Grandfather bade him draw the table nearer to the fire-side; and they looked over the portraits together, while Clara and Charley likewise lent their attention.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The next evening the astral lamp was lighted earlier than usual, because Laurence was very much engaged in looking over the collection of portraits which had been his New Year’s gift from Grandfather.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Turning over the volume, Laurence came to the portrait of a stern, grim-looking man, in plain attire, of much more modern fashion than that of the old Puritans.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next evening the astral lamp was lighted earlier than usual, because Laurence was very much engaged in looking over the collection of portraits which had been his New Year’s gift from Grandfather.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Grandfather bade him draw the table nearer to the fire-side; and they looked over the portraits together, while Clara and Charley likewise lent their attention.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Among them he found the features of more than one famous personage who had been connected with the adventures of our old chair.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As for little Alice, she sat in Grandfather’s lap, and seemed to see the very men alive, whose faces were there represented.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grandfather bade him draw the table nearer to the fire-side; and they looked over the portraits together, while Clara and Charley likewise lent their attention.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Grandfather bade him draw the table nearer to the fire-side; and they looked over the portraits together, while Clara and Charley likewise lent their attention.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Grandfather bade him draw the table nearer to the fire-side; and they looked over the portraits together, while Clara and Charley likewise lent their attention.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Turning over the volume, Laurence came to the portrait of a stern, grim-looking man, in plain attire, of much more modern fashion than that of the old Puritans.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The next evening the astral lamp was lighted earlier than usual, because Laurence was very much engaged in looking over the collection of portraits which had been his New Year’s gift from Grandfather.
precisely as stated
From this reading The next evening the astral lamp was lighted earlier than usual, because Laurence was very much engaged in looking over the collection of portraits which had been his New Year’s gift from Grandfather.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Turning over the volume, Laurence came to the portrait of a stern, grim-looking man, in plain attire, of much more modern fashion than that of the old Puritans.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next evening the astral lamp was lighted earlier than usual, because Laurence was very much engaged in looking over the collection of portraits which had been his New Year’s gift from Grandfather.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As for little Alice, she sat in Grandfather’s lap, and seemed to see the very men alive, whose faces were there represented.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The next evening the astral lamp was lighted earlier than usual, because Laurence was very much engaged in looking over the collection of portraits which had been his New Year’s gift from Grandfather.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Grandfather bade him draw the table nearer to the fire-side; and they looked over the portraits together, while Clara and Charley likewise lent their attention.
which person or people
From this reading Among them he found the features of more than one famous personage who had been connected with the adventures of our old chair.
belonging to which person
From this reading As for little Alice, she sat in Grandfather’s lap, and seemed to see the very men alive, whose faces were there represented.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Among them he found the features of more than one famous personage who had been connected with the adventures of our old chair.
Year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The next evening the astral lamp was lighted earlier than usual, because Laurence was very much engaged in looking over the collection of portraits which had been his New Year’s gift from Grandfather.
