used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Many of them bear the Harrison crest--a demi-lion rampant supporting a laurel wreath.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was dark and gloomy that afternoon when we got to looking at the old family silver, and even raining dismally by the time we were carefully unfolding the faded court gown; but on we went from treasure to treasure oblivious of the weather.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading OLD SILVER, OLD PAPERS, AND AN OLD COURT GOWN Toward the last of our stay in Chippoak Creek, the weather was bad; but it was surprising how agreeable disagreeable days could be at Brandon.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Fine and quaint pieces of old silver are among the family plate.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading OLD SILVER, OLD PAPERS, AND AN OLD COURT GOWN Toward the last of our stay in Chippoak Creek, the weather was bad; but it was surprising how agreeable disagreeable days could be at Brandon.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading And who would know what the weather was doing, when those ancient pieces were passing from hand to hand, and the fascinating study of hall marks was revealing dates more than two centuries past?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OLD SILVER, OLD PAPERS, AND AN OLD COURT GOWN Toward the last of our stay in Chippoak Creek, the weather was bad; but it was surprising how agreeable disagreeable days could be at Brandon.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fine and quaint pieces of old silver are among the family plate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OLD SILVER, OLD PAPERS, AND AN OLD COURT GOWN Toward the last of our stay in Chippoak Creek, the weather was bad; but it was surprising how agreeable disagreeable days could be at Brandon.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading OLD SILVER, OLD PAPERS, AND AN OLD COURT GOWN Toward the last of our stay in Chippoak Creek, the weather was bad; but it was surprising how agreeable disagreeable days could be at Brandon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading OLD SILVER, OLD PAPERS, AND AN OLD COURT GOWN Toward the last of our stay in Chippoak Creek, the weather was bad; but it was surprising how agreeable disagreeable days could be at Brandon.
have
From this reading Many of them bear the Harrison crest--a demi-lion rampant supporting a laurel wreath.
Brandon
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From this reading OLD SILVER, OLD PAPERS, AND AN OLD COURT GOWN Toward the last of our stay in Chippoak Creek, the weather was bad; but it was surprising how agreeable disagreeable days could be at Brandon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading OLD SILVER, OLD PAPERS, AND AN OLD COURT GOWN Toward the last of our stay in Chippoak Creek, the weather was bad; but it was surprising how agreeable disagreeable days could be at Brandon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was dark and gloomy that afternoon when we got to looking at the old family silver, and even raining dismally by the time we were carefully unfolding the faded court gown; but on we went from treasure to treasure oblivious of the weather.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading It was dark and gloomy that afternoon when we got to looking at the old family silver, and even raining dismally by the time we were carefully unfolding the faded court gown; but on we went from treasure to treasure oblivious of the weather.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading And who would know what the weather was doing, when those ancient pieces were passing from hand to hand, and the fascinating study of hall marks was revealing dates more than two centuries past?
Chippoak
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From this reading OLD SILVER, OLD PAPERS, AND AN OLD COURT GOWN Toward the last of our stay in Chippoak Creek, the weather was bad; but it was surprising how agreeable disagreeable days could be at Brandon.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading OLD SILVER, OLD PAPERS, AND AN OLD COURT GOWN Toward the last of our stay in Chippoak Creek, the weather was bad; but it was surprising how agreeable disagreeable days could be at Brandon.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading OLD SILVER, OLD PAPERS, AND AN OLD COURT GOWN Toward the last of our stay in Chippoak Creek, the weather was bad; but it was surprising how agreeable disagreeable days could be at Brandon.
CreeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading OLD SILVER, OLD PAPERS, AND AN OLD COURT GOWN Toward the last of our stay in Chippoak Creek, the weather was bad; but it was surprising how agreeable disagreeable days could be at Brandon.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading Many of them bear the Harrison crest--a demi-lion rampant supporting a laurel wreath.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was dark and gloomy that afternoon when we got to looking at the old family silver, and even raining dismally by the time we were carefully unfolding the faded court gown; but on we went from treasure to treasure oblivious of the weather.
datesnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
From this reading And who would know what the weather was doing, when those ancient pieces were passing from hand to hand, and the fascinating study of hall marks was revealing dates more than two centuries past?
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading OLD SILVER, OLD PAPERS, AND AN OLD COURT GOWN Toward the last of our stay in Chippoak Creek, the weather was bad; but it was surprising how agreeable disagreeable days could be at Brandon.
demi-lion
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From this reading Many of them bear the Harrison crest--a demi-lion rampant supporting a laurel wreath.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading OLD SILVER, OLD PAPERS, AND AN OLD COURT GOWN Toward the last of our stay in Chippoak Creek, the weather was bad; but it was surprising how agreeable disagreeable days could be at Brandon.
dismallyadverbUS /ˈdɪzməli/
in a cheerless manner
From this reading It was dark and gloomy that afternoon when we got to looking at the old family silver, and even raining dismally by the time we were carefully unfolding the faded court gown; but on we went from treasure to treasure oblivious of the weather.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading And who would know what the weather was doing, when those ancient pieces were passing from hand to hand, and the fascinating study of hall marks was revealing dates more than two centuries past?
divisible by two
From this reading It was dark and gloomy that afternoon when we got to looking at the old family silver, and even raining dismally by the time we were carefully unfolding the faded court gown; but on we went from treasure to treasure oblivious of the weather.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading It was dark and gloomy that afternoon when we got to looking at the old family silver, and even raining dismally by the time we were carefully unfolding the faded court gown; but on we went from treasure to treasure oblivious of the weather.
a social unit living together
From this reading It was dark and gloomy that afternoon when we got to looking at the old family silver, and even raining dismally by the time we were carefully unfolding the faded court gown; but on we went from treasure to treasure oblivious of the weather.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading And who would know what the weather was doing, when those ancient pieces were passing from hand to hand, and the fascinating study of hall marks was revealing dates more than two centuries past?
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Fine and quaint pieces of old silver are among the family plate.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was dark and gloomy that afternoon when we got to looking at the old family silver, and even raining dismally by the time we were carefully unfolding the faded court gown; but on we went from treasure to treasure oblivious of the weather.
depressingly dark
From this reading It was dark and gloomy that afternoon when we got to looking at the old family silver, and even raining dismally by the time we were carefully unfolding the faded court gown; but on we went from treasure to treasure oblivious of the weather.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was dark and gloomy that afternoon when we got to looking at the old family silver, and even raining dismally by the time we were carefully unfolding the faded court gown; but on we went from treasure to treasure oblivious of the weather.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading OLD SILVER, OLD PAPERS, AND AN OLD COURT GOWN Toward the last of our stay in Chippoak Creek, the weather was bad; but it was surprising how agreeable disagreeable days could be at Brandon.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading And who would know what the weather was doing, when those ancient pieces were passing from hand to hand, and the fascinating study of hall marks was revealing dates more than two centuries past?
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading And who would know what the weather was doing, when those ancient pieces were passing from hand to hand, and the fascinating study of hall marks was revealing dates more than two centuries past?
HarrisonnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading Many of them bear the Harrison crest--a demi-lion rampant supporting a laurel wreath.
how
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From this reading OLD SILVER, OLD PAPERS, AND AN OLD COURT GOWN Toward the last of our stay in Chippoak Creek, the weather was bad; but it was surprising how agreeable disagreeable days could be at Brandon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OLD SILVER, OLD PAPERS, AND AN OLD COURT GOWN Toward the last of our stay in Chippoak Creek, the weather was bad; but it was surprising how agreeable disagreeable days could be at Brandon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading OLD SILVER, OLD PAPERS, AND AN OLD COURT GOWN Toward the last of our stay in Chippoak Creek, the weather was bad; but it was surprising how agreeable disagreeable days could be at Brandon.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And who would know what the weather was doing, when those ancient pieces were passing from hand to hand, and the fascinating study of hall marks was revealing dates more than two centuries past?
immediately past
From this reading OLD SILVER, OLD PAPERS, AND AN OLD COURT GOWN Toward the last of our stay in Chippoak Creek, the weather was bad; but it was surprising how agreeable disagreeable days could be at Brandon.
laurelnounUS /ˈlɔːrəl/
any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family
From this reading Many of them bear the Harrison crest--a demi-lion rampant supporting a laurel wreath.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading It was dark and gloomy that afternoon when we got to looking at the old family silver, and even raining dismally by the time we were carefully unfolding the faded court gown; but on we went from treasure to treasure oblivious of the weather.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many of them bear the Harrison crest--a demi-lion rampant supporting a laurel wreath.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading And who would know what the weather was doing, when those ancient pieces were passing from hand to hand, and the fascinating study of hall marks was revealing dates more than two centuries past?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And who would know what the weather was doing, when those ancient pieces were passing from hand to hand, and the fascinating study of hall marks was revealing dates more than two centuries past?
obliviousadjectiveUS /əˈblɪviəs/
(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of
From this reading It was dark and gloomy that afternoon when we got to looking at the old family silver, and even raining dismally by the time we were carefully unfolding the faded court gown; but on we went from treasure to treasure oblivious of the weather.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OLD SILVER, OLD PAPERS, AND AN OLD COURT GOWN Toward the last of our stay in Chippoak Creek, the weather was bad; but it was surprising how agreeable disagreeable days could be at Brandon.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD SILVER, OLD PAPERS, AND AN OLD COURT GOWN Toward the last of our stay in Chippoak Creek, the weather was bad; but it was surprising how agreeable disagreeable days could be at Brandon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was dark and gloomy that afternoon when we got to looking at the old family silver, and even raining dismally by the time we were carefully unfolding the faded court gown; but on we went from treasure to treasure oblivious of the weather.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OLD SILVER, OLD PAPERS, AND AN OLD COURT GOWN Toward the last of our stay in Chippoak Creek, the weather was bad; but it was surprising how agreeable disagreeable days could be at Brandon.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading OLD SILVER, OLD PAPERS, AND AN OLD COURT GOWN Toward the last of our stay in Chippoak Creek, the weather was bad; but it was surprising how agreeable disagreeable days could be at Brandon.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading And who would know what the weather was doing, when those ancient pieces were passing from hand to hand, and the fascinating study of hall marks was revealing dates more than two centuries past?
the time that has elapsed
From this reading And who would know what the weather was doing, when those ancient pieces were passing from hand to hand, and the fascinating study of hall marks was revealing dates more than two centuries past?
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Fine and quaint pieces of old silver are among the family plate.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading Fine and quaint pieces of old silver are among the family plate.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading Fine and quaint pieces of old silver are among the family plate.
rainingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/
falling in drops or as if falling like rain
From this reading It was dark and gloomy that afternoon when we got to looking at the old family silver, and even raining dismally by the time we were carefully unfolding the faded court gown; but on we went from treasure to treasure oblivious of the weather.
rampantadjectiveUS /ˈræmpənt/
unrestrained and violent
From this reading Many of them bear the Harrison crest--a demi-lion rampant supporting a laurel wreath.
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading And who would know what the weather was doing, when those ancient pieces were passing from hand to hand, and the fascinating study of hall marks was revealing dates more than two centuries past?
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading OLD SILVER, OLD PAPERS, AND AN OLD COURT GOWN Toward the last of our stay in Chippoak Creek, the weather was bad; but it was surprising how agreeable disagreeable days could be at Brandon.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading OLD SILVER, OLD PAPERS, AND AN OLD COURT GOWN Toward the last of our stay in Chippoak Creek, the weather was bad; but it was surprising how agreeable disagreeable days could be at Brandon.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading And who would know what the weather was doing, when those ancient pieces were passing from hand to hand, and the fascinating study of hall marks was revealing dates more than two centuries past?
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading Many of them bear the Harrison crest--a demi-lion rampant supporting a laurel wreath.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading OLD SILVER, OLD PAPERS, AND AN OLD COURT GOWN Toward the last of our stay in Chippoak Creek, the weather was bad; but it was surprising how agreeable disagreeable days could be at Brandon.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And who would know what the weather was doing, when those ancient pieces were passing from hand to hand, and the fascinating study of hall marks was revealing dates more than two centuries past?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was dark and gloomy that afternoon when we got to looking at the old family silver, and even raining dismally by the time we were carefully unfolding the faded court gown; but on we went from treasure to treasure oblivious of the weather.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OLD SILVER, OLD PAPERS, AND AN OLD COURT GOWN Toward the last of our stay in Chippoak Creek, the weather was bad; but it was surprising how agreeable disagreeable days could be at Brandon.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Many of them bear the Harrison crest--a demi-lion rampant supporting a laurel wreath.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And who would know what the weather was doing, when those ancient pieces were passing from hand to hand, and the fascinating study of hall marks was revealing dates more than two centuries past?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was dark and gloomy that afternoon when we got to looking at the old family silver, and even raining dismally by the time we were carefully unfolding the faded court gown; but on we went from treasure to treasure oblivious of the weather.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was dark and gloomy that afternoon when we got to looking at the old family silver, and even raining dismally by the time we were carefully unfolding the faded court gown; but on we went from treasure to treasure oblivious of the weather.
TowardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading OLD SILVER, OLD PAPERS, AND AN OLD COURT GOWN Toward the last of our stay in Chippoak Creek, the weather was bad; but it was surprising how agreeable disagreeable days could be at Brandon.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading It was dark and gloomy that afternoon when we got to looking at the old family silver, and even raining dismally by the time we were carefully unfolding the faded court gown; but on we went from treasure to treasure oblivious of the weather.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And who would know what the weather was doing, when those ancient pieces were passing from hand to hand, and the fascinating study of hall marks was revealing dates more than two centuries past?
unfoldingnounUS /ənˈfoʊldɪŋ/
a developmental process
From this reading It was dark and gloomy that afternoon when we got to looking at the old family silver, and even raining dismally by the time we were carefully unfolding the faded court gown; but on we went from treasure to treasure oblivious of the weather.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OLD SILVER, OLD PAPERS, AND AN OLD COURT GOWN Toward the last of our stay in Chippoak Creek, the weather was bad; but it was surprising how agreeable disagreeable days could be at Brandon.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was dark and gloomy that afternoon when we got to looking at the old family silver, and even raining dismally by the time we were carefully unfolding the faded court gown; but on we went from treasure to treasure oblivious of the weather.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading OLD SILVER, OLD PAPERS, AND AN OLD COURT GOWN Toward the last of our stay in Chippoak Creek, the weather was bad; but it was surprising how agreeable disagreeable days could be at Brandon.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was dark and gloomy that afternoon when we got to looking at the old family silver, and even raining dismally by the time we were carefully unfolding the faded court gown; but on we went from treasure to treasure oblivious of the weather.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was dark and gloomy that afternoon when we got to looking at the old family silver, and even raining dismally by the time we were carefully unfolding the faded court gown; but on we went from treasure to treasure oblivious of the weather.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And who would know what the weather was doing, when those ancient pieces were passing from hand to hand, and the fascinating study of hall marks was revealing dates more than two centuries past?
at the time that
From this reading It was dark and gloomy that afternoon when we got to looking at the old family silver, and even raining dismally by the time we were carefully unfolding the faded court gown; but on we went from treasure to treasure oblivious of the weather.
which person or people
From this reading And who would know what the weather was doing, when those ancient pieces were passing from hand to hand, and the fascinating study of hall marks was revealing dates more than two centuries past?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And who would know what the weather was doing, when those ancient pieces were passing from hand to hand, and the fascinating study of hall marks was revealing dates more than two centuries past?
wreathnounUS /riːθ/
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading Many of them bear the Harrison crest--a demi-lion rampant supporting a laurel wreath.
