used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading =A Quiet Sunday Afternoon.= To dissolve public report into its component parts is never a light task.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading =A Quiet Sunday Afternoon.= To dissolve public report into its component parts is never a light task.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
AnalysisnounUS /əˈnæləsəs/
an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
From this reading Analysis, as a rule, reveals three constituents: truth, embroidery, and mere falsehood; but the proportions vary infinitely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Analysis, as a rule, reveals three constituents: truth, embroidery, and mere falsehood; but the proportions vary infinitely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Analysis, as a rule, reveals three constituents: truth, embroidery, and mere falsehood; but the proportions vary infinitely.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It said that orgies--if the meaning of its nods, winks, and smiles may be summarized--went on at Littlehill; this was falsehood.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Analysis, as a rule, reveals three constituents: truth, embroidery, and mere falsehood; but the proportions vary infinitely.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
componentnounUS /kəmˈpoʊnənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading =A Quiet Sunday Afternoon.= To dissolve public report into its component parts is never a light task.
constituentsnounUS /kənˈstɪtʃuːənts/
plural of “constituent” — an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system
From this reading Analysis, as a rule, reveals three constituents: truth, embroidery, and mere falsehood; but the proportions vary infinitely.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading It said that they habitually danced and sang the night through; this was embroidery; they had once danced and sung the night through, when Dale had a party from London.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading It said that they habitually danced and sang the night through; this was embroidery; they had once danced and sung the night through, when Dale had a party from London.
Denborough
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From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
dissolveverbUS /dɪˈzɑːlv/
become weaker
From this reading =A Quiet Sunday Afternoon.= To dissolve public report into its component parts is never a light task.
embroiderynounUS /emˈbrɔɪdəri/
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading Analysis, as a rule, reveals three constituents: truth, embroidery, and mere falsehood; but the proportions vary infinitely.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
falsehoodnounUS /ˈfælshʊd/
a false statement
From this reading Analysis, as a rule, reveals three constituents: truth, embroidery, and mere falsehood; but the proportions vary infinitely.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
habituallyadverbUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəli/
according to habit or custom
From this reading It said that they habitually danced and sang the night through; this was embroidery; they had once danced and sung the night through, when Dale had a party from London.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It said that they habitually danced and sang the night through; this was embroidery; they had once danced and sung the night through, when Dale had a party from London.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It said that orgies--if the meaning of its nods, winks, and smiles may be summarized--went on at Littlehill; this was falsehood.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading Analysis, as a rule, reveals three constituents: truth, embroidery, and mere falsehood; but the proportions vary infinitely.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading =A Quiet Sunday Afternoon.= To dissolve public report into its component parts is never a light task.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading =A Quiet Sunday Afternoon.= To dissolve public report into its component parts is never a light task.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading =A Quiet Sunday Afternoon.= To dissolve public report into its component parts is never a light task.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
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 Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading =A Quiet Sunday Afternoon.= To dissolve public report into its component parts is never a light task.
Littlehill
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From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading It said that they habitually danced and sang the night through; this was embroidery; they had once danced and sung the night through, when Dale had a party from London.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It said that orgies--if the meaning of its nods, winks, and smiles may be summarized--went on at Littlehill; this was falsehood.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading It said that orgies--if the meaning of its nods, winks, and smiles may be summarized--went on at Littlehill; this was falsehood.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Analysis, as a rule, reveals three constituents: truth, embroidery, and mere falsehood; but the proportions vary infinitely.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading =A Quiet Sunday Afternoon.= To dissolve public report into its component parts is never a light task.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It said that they habitually danced and sang the night through; this was embroidery; they had once danced and sung the night through, when Dale had a party from London.
nodsnounUS /nɑːdz/
plural of “nod” — a sign of assent or salutation or command
From this reading It said that orgies--if the meaning of its nods, winks, and smiles may be summarized--went on at Littlehill; this was falsehood.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It said that orgies--if the meaning of its nods, winks, and smiles may be summarized--went on at Littlehill; this was falsehood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It said that orgies--if the meaning of its nods, winks, and smiles may be summarized--went on at Littlehill; this was falsehood.
on one occasion
From this reading It said that they habitually danced and sang the night through; this was embroidery; they had once danced and sung the night through, when Dale had a party from London.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
orgiesnounUS /ˈɔːrdʒiz/
plural of “orgy” — any act of immoderate indulgence
From this reading It said that orgies--if the meaning of its nods, winks, and smiles may be summarized--went on at Littlehill; this was falsehood.
the local environment
From this reading =A Quiet Sunday Afternoon.= To dissolve public report into its component parts is never a light task.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It said that they habitually danced and sang the night through; this was embroidery; they had once danced and sung the night through, when Dale had a party from London.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading Analysis, as a rule, reveals three constituents: truth, embroidery, and mere falsehood; but the proportions vary infinitely.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading =A Quiet Sunday Afternoon.= To dissolve public report into its component parts is never a light task.
QuietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading =A Quiet Sunday Afternoon.= To dissolve public report into its component parts is never a light task.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading =A Quiet Sunday Afternoon.= To dissolve public report into its component parts is never a light task.
revealsverbUS /rɪˈviːlz/
third-person singular of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Analysis, as a rule, reveals three constituents: truth, embroidery, and mere falsehood; but the proportions vary infinitely.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Analysis, as a rule, reveals three constituents: truth, embroidery, and mere falsehood; but the proportions vary infinitely.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading It said that they habitually danced and sang the night through; this was embroidery; they had once danced and sung the night through, when Dale had a party from London.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading It said that orgies--if the meaning of its nods, winks, and smiles may be summarized--went on at Littlehill; this was falsehood.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
in the near future
From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
summarizedverbUS /ˈsʌməraɪzd/
past form of “summarize” — give a summary
From this reading It said that orgies--if the meaning of its nods, winks, and smiles may be summarized--went on at Littlehill; this was falsehood.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading =A Quiet Sunday Afternoon.= To dissolve public report into its component parts is never a light task.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading It said that they habitually danced and sang the night through; this was embroidery; they had once danced and sung the night through, when Dale had a party from London.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading =A Quiet Sunday Afternoon.= To dissolve public report into its component parts is never a light task.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Analysis, as a rule, reveals three constituents: truth, embroidery, and mere falsehood; but the proportions vary infinitely.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It said that they habitually danced and sang the night through; this was embroidery; they had once danced and sung the night through, when Dale had a party from London.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Analysis, as a rule, reveals three constituents: truth, embroidery, and mere falsehood; but the proportions vary infinitely.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It said that they habitually danced and sang the night through; this was embroidery; they had once danced and sung the night through, when Dale had a party from London.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading =A Quiet Sunday Afternoon.= To dissolve public report into its component parts is never a light task.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Analysis, as a rule, reveals three constituents: truth, embroidery, and mere falsehood; but the proportions vary infinitely.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
varyverbUS /ˈveri/
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
From this reading Analysis, as a rule, reveals three constituents: truth, embroidery, and mere falsehood; but the proportions vary infinitely.
precisely as stated
From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
at the time that
From this reading It said that they habitually danced and sang the night through; this was embroidery; they had once danced and sung the night through, when Dale had a party from London.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Denborough, which went to bed, to a man, at ten o'clock, or so soon after as it reached home from the public house, said that the people at Littlehill sat up very late; this was truth, at least relative truth, and that is all we can expect here.
winksnounUS /wɪŋks/
plural of “wink” — a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading It said that orgies--if the meaning of its nods, winks, and smiles may be summarized--went on at Littlehill; this was falsehood.
