used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nancy's cousin Bob had arranged to have two rooms reserved for them during the Friday noon hour at the Mills, and they had agreed that the best way to prepare for the ordeal was to study their notes and get their material in final shape and then have a dress rehearsal on Thursday night.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Old Herbert, moving out of the shadow noiselessly and pleasantly, bowed them out, and as the vision faded one of the guests, at least, pictured the four friends on the sun porch readjusting themselves, after their fitful fever, to the gentle life of their home.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Nancy's cousin Bob had arranged to have two rooms reserved for them during the Friday noon hour at the Mills, and they had agreed that the best way to prepare for the ordeal was to study their notes and get their material in final shape and then have a dress rehearsal on Thursday night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Near him, just touched by the firelight, were the crumbs of their supper and the stately old bottle which had given its bouquet to the room.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Nancy's cousin Bob had arranged to have two rooms reserved for them during the Friday noon hour at the Mills, and they had agreed that the best way to prepare for the ordeal was to study their notes and get their material in final shape and then have a dress rehearsal on Thursday night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was standing before the dying fire, surrounded by its genial light, as his guests withdrew.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Old Herbert, moving out of the shadow noiselessly and pleasantly, bowed them out, and as the vision faded one of the guests, at least, pictured the four friends on the sun porch readjusting themselves, after their fitful fever, to the gentle life of their home.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was standing before the dying fire, surrounded by its genial light, as his guests withdrew.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Nancy's cousin Bob had arranged to have two rooms reserved for them during the Friday noon hour at the Mills, and they had agreed that the best way to prepare for the ordeal was to study their notes and get their material in final shape and then have a dress rehearsal on Thursday night.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Nancy's cousin Bob had arranged to have two rooms reserved for them during the Friday noon hour at the Mills, and they had agreed that the best way to prepare for the ordeal was to study their notes and get their material in final shape and then have a dress rehearsal on Thursday night.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Near him, just touched by the firelight, were the crumbs of their supper and the stately old bottle which had given its bouquet to the room.
bouquetnounUS /buːˈkeɪ/
an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading Near him, just touched by the firelight, were the crumbs of their supper and the stately old bottle which had given its bouquet to the room.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Old Herbert, moving out of the shadow noiselessly and pleasantly, bowed them out, and as the vision faded one of the guests, at least, pictured the four friends on the sun porch readjusting themselves, after their fitful fever, to the gentle life of their home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was standing before the dying fire, surrounded by its genial light, as his guests withdrew.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading VIII The following Thursday night Tom called at the Whitmans' to rehearse the lecture.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Nancy's cousin Bob had arranged to have two rooms reserved for them during the Friday noon hour at the Mills, and they had agreed that the best way to prepare for the ordeal was to study their notes and get their material in final shape and then have a dress rehearsal on Thursday night.
crumbsnounUS /krʌmz/
plural of “crumb” — a very small quantity of something
From this reading Near him, just touched by the firelight, were the crumbs of their supper and the stately old bottle which had given its bouquet to the room.
put on clothes
From this reading Nancy's cousin Bob had arranged to have two rooms reserved for them during the Friday noon hour at the Mills, and they had agreed that the best way to prepare for the ordeal was to study their notes and get their material in final shape and then have a dress rehearsal on Thursday night.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Nancy's cousin Bob had arranged to have two rooms reserved for them during the Friday noon hour at the Mills, and they had agreed that the best way to prepare for the ordeal was to study their notes and get their material in final shape and then have a dress rehearsal on Thursday night.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading He was standing before the dying fire, surrounded by its genial light, as his guests withdrew.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading Old Herbert, moving out of the shadow noiselessly and pleasantly, bowed them out, and as the vision faded one of the guests, at least, pictured the four friends on the sun porch readjusting themselves, after their fitful fever, to the gentle life of their home.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Old Herbert, moving out of the shadow noiselessly and pleasantly, bowed them out, and as the vision faded one of the guests, at least, pictured the four friends on the sun porch readjusting themselves, after their fitful fever, to the gentle life of their home.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Nancy's cousin Bob had arranged to have two rooms reserved for them during the Friday noon hour at the Mills, and they had agreed that the best way to prepare for the ordeal was to study their notes and get their material in final shape and then have a dress rehearsal on Thursday night.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He was standing before the dying fire, surrounded by its genial light, as his guests withdrew.
firelightnoun
the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
From this reading Near him, just touched by the firelight, were the crumbs of their supper and the stately old bottle which had given its bouquet to the room.
fitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪtfəl/
occurring in spells and often abruptly
From this reading Old Herbert, moving out of the shadow noiselessly and pleasantly, bowed them out, and as the vision faded one of the guests, at least, pictured the four friends on the sun porch readjusting themselves, after their fitful fever, to the gentle life of their home.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading VIII The following Thursday night Tom called at the Whitmans' to rehearse the lecture.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nancy's cousin Bob had arranged to have two rooms reserved for them during the Friday noon hour at the Mills, and they had agreed that the best way to prepare for the ordeal was to study their notes and get their material in final shape and then have a dress rehearsal on Thursday night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Old Herbert, moving out of the shadow noiselessly and pleasantly, bowed them out, and as the vision faded one of the guests, at least, pictured the four friends on the sun porch readjusting themselves, after their fitful fever, to the gentle life of their home.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading Nancy's cousin Bob had arranged to have two rooms reserved for them during the Friday noon hour at the Mills, and they had agreed that the best way to prepare for the ordeal was to study their notes and get their material in final shape and then have a dress rehearsal on Thursday night.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Old Herbert, moving out of the shadow noiselessly and pleasantly, bowed them out, and as the vision faded one of the guests, at least, pictured the four friends on the sun porch readjusting themselves, after their fitful fever, to the gentle life of their home.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading He was standing before the dying fire, surrounded by its genial light, as his guests withdrew.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Old Herbert, moving out of the shadow noiselessly and pleasantly, bowed them out, and as the vision faded one of the guests, at least, pictured the four friends on the sun porch readjusting themselves, after their fitful fever, to the gentle life of their home.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Nancy's cousin Bob had arranged to have two rooms reserved for them during the Friday noon hour at the Mills, and they had agreed that the best way to prepare for the ordeal was to study their notes and get their material in final shape and then have a dress rehearsal on Thursday night.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Near him, just touched by the firelight, were the crumbs of their supper and the stately old bottle which had given its bouquet to the room.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading He was standing before the dying fire, surrounded by its genial light, as his guests withdrew.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Near him, just touched by the firelight, were the crumbs of their supper and the stately old bottle which had given its bouquet to the room.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nancy's cousin Bob had arranged to have two rooms reserved for them during the Friday noon hour at the Mills, and they had agreed that the best way to prepare for the ordeal was to study their notes and get their material in final shape and then have a dress rehearsal on Thursday night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was standing before the dying fire, surrounded by its genial light, as his guests withdrew.
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Old Herbert, moving out of the shadow noiselessly and pleasantly, bowed them out, and as the vision faded one of the guests, at least, pictured the four friends on the sun porch readjusting themselves, after their fitful fever, to the gentle life of their home.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Near him, just touched by the firelight, were the crumbs of their supper and the stately old bottle which had given its bouquet to the room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was standing before the dying fire, surrounded by its genial light, as his guests withdrew.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Old Herbert, moving out of the shadow noiselessly and pleasantly, bowed them out, and as the vision faded one of the guests, at least, pictured the four friends on the sun porch readjusting themselves, after their fitful fever, to the gentle life of their home.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Nancy's cousin Bob had arranged to have two rooms reserved for them during the Friday noon hour at the Mills, and they had agreed that the best way to prepare for the ordeal was to study their notes and get their material in final shape and then have a dress rehearsal on Thursday night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nancy's cousin Bob had arranged to have two rooms reserved for them during the Friday noon hour at the Mills, and they had agreed that the best way to prepare for the ordeal was to study their notes and get their material in final shape and then have a dress rehearsal on Thursday night.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He was standing before the dying fire, surrounded by its genial light, as his guests withdrew.
and nothing more
From this reading Near him, just touched by the firelight, were the crumbs of their supper and the stately old bottle which had given its bouquet to the room.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Old Herbert, moving out of the shadow noiselessly and pleasantly, bowed them out, and as the vision faded one of the guests, at least, pictured the four friends on the sun porch readjusting themselves, after their fitful fever, to the gentle life of their home.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading VIII The following Thursday night Tom called at the Whitmans' to rehearse the lecture.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Old Herbert, moving out of the shadow noiselessly and pleasantly, bowed them out, and as the vision faded one of the guests, at least, pictured the four friends on the sun porch readjusting themselves, after their fitful fever, to the gentle life of their home.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He was standing before the dying fire, surrounded by its genial light, as his guests withdrew.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Nancy's cousin Bob had arranged to have two rooms reserved for them during the Friday noon hour at the Mills, and they had agreed that the best way to prepare for the ordeal was to study their notes and get their material in final shape and then have a dress rehearsal on Thursday night.
MillsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading Nancy's cousin Bob had arranged to have two rooms reserved for them during the Friday noon hour at the Mills, and they had agreed that the best way to prepare for the ordeal was to study their notes and get their material in final shape and then have a dress rehearsal on Thursday night.
in motion
From this reading Old Herbert, moving out of the shadow noiselessly and pleasantly, bowed them out, and as the vision faded one of the guests, at least, pictured the four friends on the sun porch readjusting themselves, after their fitful fever, to the gentle life of their home.
Nancy'snounUS /ˈnænsiz/
possessive form of “nancy” — a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading Nancy's cousin Bob had arranged to have two rooms reserved for them during the Friday noon hour at the Mills, and they had agreed that the best way to prepare for the ordeal was to study their notes and get their material in final shape and then have a dress rehearsal on Thursday night.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near him, just touched by the firelight, were the crumbs of their supper and the stately old bottle which had given its bouquet to the room.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading VIII The following Thursday night Tom called at the Whitmans' to rehearse the lecture.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading Old Herbert, moving out of the shadow noiselessly and pleasantly, bowed them out, and as the vision faded one of the guests, at least, pictured the four friends on the sun porch readjusting themselves, after their fitful fever, to the gentle life of their home.
the middle of the day
From this reading Nancy's cousin Bob had arranged to have two rooms reserved for them during the Friday noon hour at the Mills, and they had agreed that the best way to prepare for the ordeal was to study their notes and get their material in final shape and then have a dress rehearsal on Thursday night.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Nancy's cousin Bob had arranged to have two rooms reserved for them during the Friday noon hour at the Mills, and they had agreed that the best way to prepare for the ordeal was to study their notes and get their material in final shape and then have a dress rehearsal on Thursday night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Near him, just touched by the firelight, were the crumbs of their supper and the stately old bottle which had given its bouquet to the room.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Near him, just touched by the firelight, were the crumbs of their supper and the stately old bottle which had given its bouquet to the room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Old Herbert, moving out of the shadow noiselessly and pleasantly, bowed them out, and as the vision faded one of the guests, at least, pictured the four friends on the sun porch readjusting themselves, after their fitful fever, to the gentle life of their home.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Old Herbert, moving out of the shadow noiselessly and pleasantly, bowed them out, and as the vision faded one of the guests, at least, pictured the four friends on the sun porch readjusting themselves, after their fitful fever, to the gentle life of their home.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading Nancy's cousin Bob had arranged to have two rooms reserved for them during the Friday noon hour at the Mills, and they had agreed that the best way to prepare for the ordeal was to study their notes and get their material in final shape and then have a dress rehearsal on Thursday night.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Old Herbert, moving out of the shadow noiselessly and pleasantly, bowed them out, and as the vision faded one of the guests, at least, pictured the four friends on the sun porch readjusting themselves, after their fitful fever, to the gentle life of their home.
picturedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərd/
seen in the mind as a mental image
From this reading Old Herbert, moving out of the shadow noiselessly and pleasantly, bowed them out, and as the vision faded one of the guests, at least, pictured the four friends on the sun porch readjusting themselves, after their fitful fever, to the gentle life of their home.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Old Herbert, moving out of the shadow noiselessly and pleasantly, bowed them out, and as the vision faded one of the guests, at least, pictured the four friends on the sun porch readjusting themselves, after their fitful fever, to the gentle life of their home.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Old Herbert, moving out of the shadow noiselessly and pleasantly, bowed them out, and as the vision faded one of the guests, at least, pictured the four friends on the sun porch readjusting themselves, after their fitful fever, to the gentle life of their home.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Nancy's cousin Bob had arranged to have two rooms reserved for them during the Friday noon hour at the Mills, and they had agreed that the best way to prepare for the ordeal was to study their notes and get their material in final shape and then have a dress rehearsal on Thursday night.
readjustingverbUS /ˌriːəˈdʒʌstɪŋ/
-ing form of “readjust” — adjust anew
From this reading Old Herbert, moving out of the shadow noiselessly and pleasantly, bowed them out, and as the vision faded one of the guests, at least, pictured the four friends on the sun porch readjusting themselves, after their fitful fever, to the gentle life of their home.
rehearsalnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəl/
a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading Nancy's cousin Bob had arranged to have two rooms reserved for them during the Friday noon hour at the Mills, and they had agreed that the best way to prepare for the ordeal was to study their notes and get their material in final shape and then have a dress rehearsal on Thursday night.
rehearseverbUS /riˈhɜːrs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading VIII The following Thursday night Tom called at the Whitmans' to rehearse the lecture.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading Nancy's cousin Bob had arranged to have two rooms reserved for them during the Friday noon hour at the Mills, and they had agreed that the best way to prepare for the ordeal was to study their notes and get their material in final shape and then have a dress rehearsal on Thursday night.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Near him, just touched by the firelight, were the crumbs of their supper and the stately old bottle which had given its bouquet to the room.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Nancy's cousin Bob had arranged to have two rooms reserved for them during the Friday noon hour at the Mills, and they had agreed that the best way to prepare for the ordeal was to study their notes and get their material in final shape and then have a dress rehearsal on Thursday night.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Old Herbert, moving out of the shadow noiselessly and pleasantly, bowed them out, and as the vision faded one of the guests, at least, pictured the four friends on the sun porch readjusting themselves, after their fitful fever, to the gentle life of their home.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Nancy's cousin Bob had arranged to have two rooms reserved for them during the Friday noon hour at the Mills, and they had agreed that the best way to prepare for the ordeal was to study their notes and get their material in final shape and then have a dress rehearsal on Thursday night.
having a supporting base
From this reading He was standing before the dying fire, surrounded by its genial light, as his guests withdrew.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Near him, just touched by the firelight, were the crumbs of their supper and the stately old bottle which had given its bouquet to the room.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Nancy's cousin Bob had arranged to have two rooms reserved for them during the Friday noon hour at the Mills, and they had agreed that the best way to prepare for the ordeal was to study their notes and get their material in final shape and then have a dress rehearsal on Thursday night.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Old Herbert, moving out of the shadow noiselessly and pleasantly, bowed them out, and as the vision faded one of the guests, at least, pictured the four friends on the sun porch readjusting themselves, after their fitful fever, to the gentle life of their home.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Near him, just touched by the firelight, were the crumbs of their supper and the stately old bottle which had given its bouquet to the room.
confined on all sides
From this reading He was standing before the dying fire, surrounded by its genial light, as his guests withdrew.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nancy's cousin Bob had arranged to have two rooms reserved for them during the Friday noon hour at the Mills, and they had agreed that the best way to prepare for the ordeal was to study their notes and get their material in final shape and then have a dress rehearsal on Thursday night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was standing before the dying fire, surrounded by its genial light, as his guests withdrew.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Near him, just touched by the firelight, were the crumbs of their supper and the stately old bottle which had given its bouquet to the room.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Old Herbert, moving out of the shadow noiselessly and pleasantly, bowed them out, and as the vision faded one of the guests, at least, pictured the four friends on the sun porch readjusting themselves, after their fitful fever, to the gentle life of their home.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Old Herbert, moving out of the shadow noiselessly and pleasantly, bowed them out, and as the vision faded one of the guests, at least, pictured the four friends on the sun porch readjusting themselves, after their fitful fever, to the gentle life of their home.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Nancy's cousin Bob had arranged to have two rooms reserved for them during the Friday noon hour at the Mills, and they had agreed that the best way to prepare for the ordeal was to study their notes and get their material in final shape and then have a dress rehearsal on Thursday night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nancy's cousin Bob had arranged to have two rooms reserved for them during the Friday noon hour at the Mills, and they had agreed that the best way to prepare for the ordeal was to study their notes and get their material in final shape and then have a dress rehearsal on Thursday night.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading VIII The following Thursday night Tom called at the Whitmans' to rehearse the lecture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Near him, just touched by the firelight, were the crumbs of their supper and the stately old bottle which had given its bouquet to the room.
male cat
From this reading VIII The following Thursday night Tom called at the Whitmans' to rehearse the lecture.
having come into contact
From this reading Near him, just touched by the firelight, were the crumbs of their supper and the stately old bottle which had given its bouquet to the room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Nancy's cousin Bob had arranged to have two rooms reserved for them during the Friday noon hour at the Mills, and they had agreed that the best way to prepare for the ordeal was to study their notes and get their material in final shape and then have a dress rehearsal on Thursday night.
VIIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
From this reading VIII The following Thursday night Tom called at the Whitmans' to rehearse the lecture.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Old Herbert, moving out of the shadow noiselessly and pleasantly, bowed them out, and as the vision faded one of the guests, at least, pictured the four friends on the sun porch readjusting themselves, after their fitful fever, to the gentle life of their home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was standing before the dying fire, surrounded by its genial light, as his guests withdrew.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Nancy's cousin Bob had arranged to have two rooms reserved for them during the Friday noon hour at the Mills, and they had agreed that the best way to prepare for the ordeal was to study their notes and get their material in final shape and then have a dress rehearsal on Thursday night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Near him, just touched by the firelight, were the crumbs of their supper and the stately old bottle which had given its bouquet to the room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Near him, just touched by the firelight, were the crumbs of their supper and the stately old bottle which had given its bouquet to the room.
Whitmans
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From this reading VIII The following Thursday night Tom called at the Whitmans' to rehearse the lecture.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading He was standing before the dying fire, surrounded by its genial light, as his guests withdrew.
