used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Policemen were stationed near, in order to keep a free passage for the stream of carriages which came up continually.
(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 Within the noble house all that art and beauty could do to make the scene as like fairyland as possible had been done.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the night of Lady Marsden's fancy ball, and the crowd outside the beautiful grounds of Kenmuir House at Goring grew greater each moment.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Exotics of the rarest beauty and sweetest perfume were placed wherever flowers could appear; the lights were softened by shades of golden silk; the great marble staircase--a feature of the house--was thronged with guests in every imaginable costume.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Within the noble house all that art and beauty could do to make the scene as like fairyland as possible had been done.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Within the noble house all that art and beauty could do to make the scene as like fairyland as possible had been done.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was the night of Lady Marsden's fancy ball, and the crowd outside the beautiful grounds of Kenmuir House at Goring grew greater each moment.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading THE FANCY BALL.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading It was the night of Lady Marsden's fancy ball, and the crowd outside the beautiful grounds of Kenmuir House at Goring grew greater each moment.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Within the noble house all that art and beauty could do to make the scene as like fairyland as possible had been done.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Within the noble house all that art and beauty could do to make the scene as like fairyland as possible had been done.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Exotics of the rarest beauty and sweetest perfume were placed wherever flowers could appear; the lights were softened by shades of golden silk; the great marble staircase--a feature of the house--was thronged with guests in every imaginable costume.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Policemen were stationed near, in order to keep a free passage for the stream of carriages which came up continually.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Policemen were stationed near, in order to keep a free passage for the stream of carriages which came up continually.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading Policemen were stationed near, in order to keep a free passage for the stream of carriages which came up continually.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Exotics of the rarest beauty and sweetest perfume were placed wherever flowers could appear; the lights were softened by shades of golden silk; the great marble staircase--a feature of the house--was thronged with guests in every imaginable costume.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Within the noble house all that art and beauty could do to make the scene as like fairyland as possible had been done.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading It was the night of Lady Marsden's fancy ball, and the crowd outside the beautiful grounds of Kenmuir House at Goring grew greater each moment.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Within the noble house all that art and beauty could do to make the scene as like fairyland as possible had been done.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Within the noble house all that art and beauty could do to make the scene as like fairyland as possible had been done.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was the night of Lady Marsden's fancy ball, and the crowd outside the beautiful grounds of Kenmuir House at Goring grew greater each moment.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Exotics of the rarest beauty and sweetest perfume were placed wherever flowers could appear; the lights were softened by shades of golden silk; the great marble staircase--a feature of the house--was thronged with guests in every imaginable costume.
Exotics
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From this reading Exotics of the rarest beauty and sweetest perfume were placed wherever flowers could appear; the lights were softened by shades of golden silk; the great marble staircase--a feature of the house--was thronged with guests in every imaginable costume.
fairylandnounUS /ˈferilænd/
something existing solely in the imagination (but often mistaken for reality)
From this reading Within the noble house all that art and beauty could do to make the scene as like fairyland as possible had been done.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading THE FANCY BALL.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Exotics of the rarest beauty and sweetest perfume were placed wherever flowers could appear; the lights were softened by shades of golden silk; the great marble staircase--a feature of the house--was thronged with guests in every imaginable costume.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Exotics of the rarest beauty and sweetest perfume were placed wherever flowers could appear; the lights were softened by shades of golden silk; the great marble staircase--a feature of the house--was thronged with guests in every imaginable costume.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Policemen were stationed near, in order to keep a free passage for the stream of carriages which came up continually.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Policemen were stationed near, in order to keep a free passage for the stream of carriages which came up continually.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Exotics of the rarest beauty and sweetest perfume were placed wherever flowers could appear; the lights were softened by shades of golden silk; the great marble staircase--a feature of the house--was thronged with guests in every imaginable costume.
GoringnounUS /ˈɡɔːrɪŋ/
German politician in Nazi Germany who founded the Gestapo and mobilized Germany for war (1893-1946)
From this reading It was the night of Lady Marsden's fancy ball, and the crowd outside the beautiful grounds of Kenmuir House at Goring grew greater each moment.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Exotics of the rarest beauty and sweetest perfume were placed wherever flowers could appear; the lights were softened by shades of golden silk; the great marble staircase--a feature of the house--was thronged with guests in every imaginable costume.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading It was the night of Lady Marsden's fancy ball, and the crowd outside the beautiful grounds of Kenmuir House at Goring grew greater each moment.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading It was the night of Lady Marsden's fancy ball, and the crowd outside the beautiful grounds of Kenmuir House at Goring grew greater each moment.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading It was the night of Lady Marsden's fancy ball, and the crowd outside the beautiful grounds of Kenmuir House at Goring grew greater each moment.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Exotics of the rarest beauty and sweetest perfume were placed wherever flowers could appear; the lights were softened by shades of golden silk; the great marble staircase--a feature of the house--was thronged with guests in every imaginable costume.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Within the noble house all that art and beauty could do to make the scene as like fairyland as possible had been done.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was the night of Lady Marsden's fancy ball, and the crowd outside the beautiful grounds of Kenmuir House at Goring grew greater each moment.
imaginableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənəbəl/
capable of being imagined
From this reading Exotics of the rarest beauty and sweetest perfume were placed wherever flowers could appear; the lights were softened by shades of golden silk; the great marble staircase--a feature of the house--was thronged with guests in every imaginable costume.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Policemen were stationed near, in order to keep a free passage for the stream of carriages which came up continually.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the night of Lady Marsden's fancy ball, and the crowd outside the beautiful grounds of Kenmuir House at Goring grew greater each moment.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Policemen were stationed near, in order to keep a free passage for the stream of carriages which came up continually.
Kenmuir
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From this reading It was the night of Lady Marsden's fancy ball, and the crowd outside the beautiful grounds of Kenmuir House at Goring grew greater each moment.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was the night of Lady Marsden's fancy ball, and the crowd outside the beautiful grounds of Kenmuir House at Goring grew greater each moment.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Exotics of the rarest beauty and sweetest perfume were placed wherever flowers could appear; the lights were softened by shades of golden silk; the great marble staircase--a feature of the house--was thronged with guests in every imaginable costume.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Within the noble house all that art and beauty could do to make the scene as like fairyland as possible had been done.
engage in
From this reading Within the noble house all that art and beauty could do to make the scene as like fairyland as possible had been done.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading Exotics of the rarest beauty and sweetest perfume were placed wherever flowers could appear; the lights were softened by shades of golden silk; the great marble staircase--a feature of the house--was thronged with guests in every imaginable costume.
Marsden's
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From this reading It was the night of Lady Marsden's fancy ball, and the crowd outside the beautiful grounds of Kenmuir House at Goring grew greater each moment.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was the night of Lady Marsden's fancy ball, and the crowd outside the beautiful grounds of Kenmuir House at Goring grew greater each moment.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Policemen were stationed near, in order to keep a free passage for the stream of carriages which came up continually.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was the night of Lady Marsden's fancy ball, and the crowd outside the beautiful grounds of Kenmuir House at Goring grew greater each moment.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Within the noble house all that art and beauty could do to make the scene as like fairyland as possible had been done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the night of Lady Marsden's fancy ball, and the crowd outside the beautiful grounds of Kenmuir House at Goring grew greater each moment.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Policemen were stationed near, in order to keep a free passage for the stream of carriages which came up continually.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading It was the night of Lady Marsden's fancy ball, and the crowd outside the beautiful grounds of Kenmuir House at Goring grew greater each moment.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Policemen were stationed near, in order to keep a free passage for the stream of carriages which came up continually.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading Exotics of the rarest beauty and sweetest perfume were placed wherever flowers could appear; the lights were softened by shades of golden silk; the great marble staircase--a feature of the house--was thronged with guests in every imaginable costume.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Exotics of the rarest beauty and sweetest perfume were placed wherever flowers could appear; the lights were softened by shades of golden silk; the great marble staircase--a feature of the house--was thronged with guests in every imaginable costume.
PolicemennounUS /pəˈliːsmɪn/
plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force
From this reading Policemen were stationed near, in order to keep a free passage for the stream of carriages which came up continually.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Within the noble house all that art and beauty could do to make the scene as like fairyland as possible had been done.
rarestadjectiveUS /ˈrerəst/
superlative of “rare” — not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Exotics of the rarest beauty and sweetest perfume were placed wherever flowers could appear; the lights were softened by shades of golden silk; the great marble staircase--a feature of the house--was thronged with guests in every imaginable costume.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Within the noble house all that art and beauty could do to make the scene as like fairyland as possible had been done.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading Exotics of the rarest beauty and sweetest perfume were placed wherever flowers could appear; the lights were softened by shades of golden silk; the great marble staircase--a feature of the house--was thronged with guests in every imaginable costume.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Exotics of the rarest beauty and sweetest perfume were placed wherever flowers could appear; the lights were softened by shades of golden silk; the great marble staircase--a feature of the house--was thronged with guests in every imaginable costume.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading Exotics of the rarest beauty and sweetest perfume were placed wherever flowers could appear; the lights were softened by shades of golden silk; the great marble staircase--a feature of the house--was thronged with guests in every imaginable costume.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading Exotics of the rarest beauty and sweetest perfume were placed wherever flowers could appear; the lights were softened by shades of golden silk; the great marble staircase--a feature of the house--was thronged with guests in every imaginable costume.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading Policemen were stationed near, in order to keep a free passage for the stream of carriages which came up continually.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Policemen were stationed near, in order to keep a free passage for the stream of carriages which came up continually.
sweetestadjectiveUS /ˈswiːtəst/
superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Exotics of the rarest beauty and sweetest perfume were placed wherever flowers could appear; the lights were softened by shades of golden silk; the great marble staircase--a feature of the house--was thronged with guests in every imaginable costume.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Within the noble house all that art and beauty could do to make the scene as like fairyland as possible had been done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FANCY BALL.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading Exotics of the rarest beauty and sweetest perfume were placed wherever flowers could appear; the lights were softened by shades of golden silk; the great marble staircase--a feature of the house--was thronged with guests in every imaginable costume.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Policemen were stationed near, in order to keep a free passage for the stream of carriages which came up continually.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Policemen were stationed near, in order to keep a free passage for the stream of carriages which came up continually.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the night of Lady Marsden's fancy ball, and the crowd outside the beautiful grounds of Kenmuir House at Goring grew greater each moment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Policemen were stationed near, in order to keep a free passage for the stream of carriages which came up continually.
in or to any place at all
From this reading Exotics of the rarest beauty and sweetest perfume were placed wherever flowers could appear; the lights were softened by shades of golden silk; the great marble staircase--a feature of the house--was thronged with guests in every imaginable costume.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Policemen were stationed near, in order to keep a free passage for the stream of carriages which came up continually.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Exotics of the rarest beauty and sweetest perfume were placed wherever flowers could appear; the lights were softened by shades of golden silk; the great marble staircase--a feature of the house--was thronged with guests in every imaginable costume.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within the noble house all that art and beauty could do to make the scene as like fairyland as possible had been done.
