used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Your justifiable curiosity as to your friends’ intellects, experiences, and power of amusing you is for a while unsatiated.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Few things are pleasanter, in their way, than staying in an agreeable house, while the welcome, the local recreations, the allotted leisure, are alike in the fresh bloom of unexhausted enjoyment.
equally
From this reading Few things are pleasanter, in their way, than staying in an agreeable house, while the welcome, the local recreations, the allotted leisure, are alike in the fresh bloom of unexhausted enjoyment.
(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 All is new and delightful; to be savoured with the full approval of conscience.
allottedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːtɪd/
given as a task
From this reading Few things are pleasanter, in their way, than staying in an agreeable house, while the welcome, the local recreations, the allotted leisure, are alike in the fresh bloom of unexhausted enjoyment.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading Your justifiable curiosity as to your friends’ intellects, experiences, and power of amusing you is for a while unsatiated.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Few things are pleasanter, in their way, than staying in an agreeable house, while the welcome, the local recreations, the allotted leisure, are alike in the fresh bloom of unexhausted enjoyment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Your justifiable curiosity as to your friends’ intellects, experiences, and power of amusing you is for a while unsatiated.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading The gardens are enchanted, the ladye peerless fair, the stranger knights courteous, the host an incarnation of appreciation and generosity.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading All is new and delightful; to be savoured with the full approval of conscience.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Few things are pleasanter, in their way, than staying in an agreeable house, while the welcome, the local recreations, the allotted leisure, are alike in the fresh bloom of unexhausted enjoyment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Your justifiable curiosity as to your friends’ intellects, experiences, and power of amusing you is for a while unsatiated.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All is new and delightful; to be savoured with the full approval of conscience.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading Few things are pleasanter, in their way, than staying in an agreeable house, while the welcome, the local recreations, the allotted leisure, are alike in the fresh bloom of unexhausted enjoyment.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading All is new and delightful; to be savoured with the full approval of conscience.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading The gardens are enchanted, the ladye peerless fair, the stranger knights courteous, the host an incarnation of appreciation and generosity.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Your justifiable curiosity as to your friends’ intellects, experiences, and power of amusing you is for a while unsatiated.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading All is new and delightful; to be savoured with the full approval of conscience.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading The gardens are enchanted, the ladye peerless fair, the stranger knights courteous, the host an incarnation of appreciation and generosity.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Few things are pleasanter, in their way, than staying in an agreeable house, while the welcome, the local recreations, the allotted leisure, are alike in the fresh bloom of unexhausted enjoyment.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Your justifiable curiosity as to your friends’ intellects, experiences, and power of amusing you is for a while unsatiated.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The gardens are enchanted, the ladye peerless fair, the stranger knights courteous, the host an incarnation of appreciation and generosity.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few things are pleasanter, in their way, than staying in an agreeable house, while the welcome, the local recreations, the allotted leisure, are alike in the fresh bloom of unexhausted enjoyment.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading All this glamour lasts undiminished for the first fleeting week or two, possibly survives the month.
fleetingadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading All this glamour lasts undiminished for the first fleeting week or two, possibly survives the month.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Your justifiable curiosity as to your friends’ intellects, experiences, and power of amusing you is for a while unsatiated.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Few things are pleasanter, in their way, than staying in an agreeable house, while the welcome, the local recreations, the allotted leisure, are alike in the fresh bloom of unexhausted enjoyment.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Your justifiable curiosity as to your friends’ intellects, experiences, and power of amusing you is for a while unsatiated.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading All is new and delightful; to be savoured with the full approval of conscience.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The gardens are enchanted, the ladye peerless fair, the stranger knights courteous, the host an incarnation of appreciation and generosity.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading The gardens are enchanted, the ladye peerless fair, the stranger knights courteous, the host an incarnation of appreciation and generosity.
glamournounUS /ˈɡlæmər/
alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)
From this reading All this glamour lasts undiminished for the first fleeting week or two, possibly survives the month.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading The gardens are enchanted, the ladye peerless fair, the stranger knights courteous, the host an incarnation of appreciation and generosity.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Few things are pleasanter, in their way, than staying in an agreeable house, while the welcome, the local recreations, the allotted leisure, are alike in the fresh bloom of unexhausted enjoyment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Few things are pleasanter, in their way, than staying in an agreeable house, while the welcome, the local recreations, the allotted leisure, are alike in the fresh bloom of unexhausted enjoyment.
incarnationnounUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːrˈneɪʃən/
a new personification of a familiar idea
From this reading The gardens are enchanted, the ladye peerless fair, the stranger knights courteous, the host an incarnation of appreciation and generosity.
intellectsnounUS /ˈɪntəlekts/
plural of “intellect” — knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading Your justifiable curiosity as to your friends’ intellects, experiences, and power of amusing you is for a while unsatiated.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Your justifiable curiosity as to your friends’ intellects, experiences, and power of amusing you is for a while unsatiated.
justifiableadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪəbəl/
capable of being justified
From this reading Your justifiable curiosity as to your friends’ intellects, experiences, and power of amusing you is for a while unsatiated.
knightsnounUS /naɪts/
plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading The gardens are enchanted, the ladye peerless fair, the stranger knights courteous, the host an incarnation of appreciation and generosity.
ladye
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From this reading The gardens are enchanted, the ladye peerless fair, the stranger knights courteous, the host an incarnation of appreciation and generosity.
lastsnounUS /læsts/
plural of “last” — the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading All this glamour lasts undiminished for the first fleeting week or two, possibly survives the month.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Few things are pleasanter, in their way, than staying in an agreeable house, while the welcome, the local recreations, the allotted leisure, are alike in the fresh bloom of unexhausted enjoyment.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Few things are pleasanter, in their way, than staying in an agreeable house, while the welcome, the local recreations, the allotted leisure, are alike in the fresh bloom of unexhausted enjoyment.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading All this glamour lasts undiminished for the first fleeting week or two, possibly survives the month.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading All is new and delightful; to be savoured with the full approval of conscience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Few things are pleasanter, in their way, than staying in an agreeable house, while the welcome, the local recreations, the allotted leisure, are alike in the fresh bloom of unexhausted enjoyment.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All this glamour lasts undiminished for the first fleeting week or two, possibly survives the month.
peerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrlɪs/
eminent beyond or above comparison
From this reading The gardens are enchanted, the ladye peerless fair, the stranger knights courteous, the host an incarnation of appreciation and generosity.
pleasanter
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From this reading Few things are pleasanter, in their way, than staying in an agreeable house, while the welcome, the local recreations, the allotted leisure, are alike in the fresh bloom of unexhausted enjoyment.
by chance
From this reading All this glamour lasts undiminished for the first fleeting week or two, possibly survives the month.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Your justifiable curiosity as to your friends’ intellects, experiences, and power of amusing you is for a while unsatiated.
recreations
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From this reading Few things are pleasanter, in their way, than staying in an agreeable house, while the welcome, the local recreations, the allotted leisure, are alike in the fresh bloom of unexhausted enjoyment.
savoured
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From this reading All is new and delightful; to be savoured with the full approval of conscience.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Few things are pleasanter, in their way, than staying in an agreeable house, while the welcome, the local recreations, the allotted leisure, are alike in the fresh bloom of unexhausted enjoyment.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The gardens are enchanted, the ladye peerless fair, the stranger knights courteous, the host an incarnation of appreciation and generosity.
survivesverbUS /sərˈvaɪvz/
third-person singular of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading All this glamour lasts undiminished for the first fleeting week or two, possibly survives the month.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Few things are pleasanter, in their way, than staying in an agreeable house, while the welcome, the local recreations, the allotted leisure, are alike in the fresh bloom of unexhausted enjoyment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Few things are pleasanter, in their way, than staying in an agreeable house, while the welcome, the local recreations, the allotted leisure, are alike in the fresh bloom of unexhausted enjoyment.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Few things are pleasanter, in their way, than staying in an agreeable house, while the welcome, the local recreations, the allotted leisure, are alike in the fresh bloom of unexhausted enjoyment.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Few things are pleasanter, in their way, than staying in an agreeable house, while the welcome, the local recreations, the allotted leisure, are alike in the fresh bloom of unexhausted enjoyment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All this glamour lasts undiminished for the first fleeting week or two, possibly survives the month.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Your justifiable curiosity as to your friends’ intellects, experiences, and power of amusing you is for a while unsatiated.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading All this glamour lasts undiminished for the first fleeting week or two, possibly survives the month.
undiminishedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndəˈmɪnɪʃt/
not lessened or diminished
From this reading All this glamour lasts undiminished for the first fleeting week or two, possibly survives the month.
unexhaustedadjective
not used up completely
From this reading Few things are pleasanter, in their way, than staying in an agreeable house, while the welcome, the local recreations, the allotted leisure, are alike in the fresh bloom of unexhausted enjoyment.
unsatiatedadjective
not having been satisfied
From this reading Your justifiable curiosity as to your friends’ intellects, experiences, and power of amusing you is for a while unsatiated.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Few things are pleasanter, in their way, than staying in an agreeable house, while the welcome, the local recreations, the allotted leisure, are alike in the fresh bloom of unexhausted enjoyment.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading All this glamour lasts undiminished for the first fleeting week or two, possibly survives the month.
accept gladly
From this reading Few things are pleasanter, in their way, than staying in an agreeable house, while the welcome, the local recreations, the allotted leisure, are alike in the fresh bloom of unexhausted enjoyment.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Few things are pleasanter, in their way, than staying in an agreeable house, while the welcome, the local recreations, the allotted leisure, are alike in the fresh bloom of unexhausted enjoyment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All is new and delightful; to be savoured with the full approval of conscience.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your justifiable curiosity as to your friends’ intellects, experiences, and power of amusing you is for a while unsatiated.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your justifiable curiosity as to your friends’ intellects, experiences, and power of amusing you is for a while unsatiated.
