used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We dance, talk, sing, ride, sail, or rather paddle about in a small but romantic lake; in short we are never out of exercise.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We dance, talk, sing, ride, sail, or rather paddle about in a small but romantic lake; in short we are never out of exercise.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Clifton is as active as the best, and is very expert in all feats of agility.
agilitynounUS /əˈdʒɪləti/
the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
From this reading Clifton is as active as the best, and is very expert in all feats of agility.
(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 Clifton is as active as the best, and is very expert in all feats of agility.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our feet and our tongues are never still.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are at present in the country, at the Chateau de Villebrun; where, if we are not merry, it is not for the want of laughing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Clifton is as active as the best, and is very expert in all feats of agility.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We are at present in the country, at the Chateau de Villebrun; where, if we are not merry, it is not for the want of laughing.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Clifton is as active as the best, and is very expert in all feats of agility.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We dance, talk, sing, ride, sail, or rather paddle about in a small but romantic lake; in short we are never out of exercise.
ChateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
Clifton
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
compliancenounUS /kəmˈplaɪəns/
acting according to certain accepted standards
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading We are at present in the country, at the Chateau de Villebrun; where, if we are not merry, it is not for the want of laughing.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading We dance, talk, sing, ride, sail, or rather paddle about in a small but romantic lake; in short we are never out of exercise.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
entreatiesnounUS /enˈtriːtiz/
plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading We dance, talk, sing, ride, sail, or rather paddle about in a small but romantic lake; in short we are never out of exercise.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Clifton is as active as the best, and is very expert in all feats of agility.
featsnounUS /fiːts/
plural of “feat” — a notable achievement
From this reading Clifton is as active as the best, and is very expert in all feats of agility.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Our feet and our tongues are never still.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We are at present in the country, at the Chateau de Villebrun; where, if we are not merry, it is not for the want of laughing.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We are at present in the country, at the Chateau de Villebrun; where, if we are not merry, it is not for the want of laughing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We are at present in the country, at the Chateau de Villebrun; where, if we are not merry, it is not for the want of laughing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We are at present in the country, at the Chateau de Villebrun; where, if we are not merry, it is not for the want of laughing.
IvesnounUS /aɪvz/
United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954)
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading We dance, talk, sing, ride, sail, or rather paddle about in a small but romantic lake; in short we are never out of exercise.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading We are at present in the country, at the Chateau de Villebrun; where, if we are not merry, it is not for the want of laughing.
Louisa
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading We are at present in the country, at the Chateau de Villebrun; where, if we are not merry, it is not for the want of laughing.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Our feet and our tongues are never still.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We are at present in the country, at the Chateau de Villebrun; where, if we are not merry, it is not for the want of laughing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We dance, talk, sing, ride, sail, or rather paddle about in a small but romantic lake; in short we are never out of exercise.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We dance, talk, sing, ride, sail, or rather paddle about in a small but romantic lake; in short we are never out of exercise.
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading We dance, talk, sing, ride, sail, or rather paddle about in a small but romantic lake; in short we are never out of exercise.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading We are at present in the country, at the Chateau de Villebrun; where, if we are not merry, it is not for the want of laughing.
on the contrary
From this reading We dance, talk, sing, ride, sail, or rather paddle about in a small but romantic lake; in short we are never out of exercise.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading We dance, talk, sing, ride, sail, or rather paddle about in a small but romantic lake; in short we are never out of exercise.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading We dance, talk, sing, ride, sail, or rather paddle about in a small but romantic lake; in short we are never out of exercise.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading We dance, talk, sing, ride, sail, or rather paddle about in a small but romantic lake; in short we are never out of exercise.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading We dance, talk, sing, ride, sail, or rather paddle about in a small but romantic lake; in short we are never out of exercise.
deliver by singing
From this reading We dance, talk, sing, ride, sail, or rather paddle about in a small but romantic lake; in short we are never out of exercise.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We dance, talk, sing, ride, sail, or rather paddle about in a small but romantic lake; in short we are never out of exercise.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
St
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
not in physical motion
From this reading Our feet and our tongues are never still.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading We dance, talk, sing, ride, sail, or rather paddle about in a small but romantic lake; in short we are never out of exercise.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Our feet and our tongues are never still.
precisely as stated
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
Villebrun
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading We are at present in the country, at the Chateau de Villebrun; where, if we are not merry, it is not for the want of laughing.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
Wenbourne
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
in or at the place that
From this reading We are at present in the country, at the Chateau de Villebrun; where, if we are not merry, it is not for the want of laughing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ In compliance with the very warm entreaties of our kind French friends, we have been hurried away from the metropolis sooner than was intended.
