used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The party greeted the two with an exuberant welcome, and Bertie called out to ask them if they were coming on board.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The party greeted the two with an exuberant welcome, and Bertie called out to ask them if they were coming on board.
Bertie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The party greeted the two with an exuberant welcome, and Bertie called out to ask them if they were coming on board.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Perhaps you would rather go on the launch, Miss Falconer?" said Stafford; but she shook her head.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The party greeted the two with an exuberant welcome, and Bertie called out to ask them if they were coming on board.
chatterverbUS /ˈtʃætər/
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The party greeted the two with an exuberant welcome, and Bertie called out to ask them if they were coming on board.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading "I hate crowds of that kind.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
embarkingverbUS /emˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
exuberantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading The party greeted the two with an exuberant welcome, and Bertie called out to ask them if they were coming on board.
FalconernounUS /ˈfælkənər/
a person who breeds and trains hawks and who follows the sport of falconry
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
flannelsnounUS /ˈflænəlz/
plural of “flannel” — a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
set up or found
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
frocksnounUS /frɑːks/
plural of “frock” — a long, loose outer garment
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Perhaps you would rather go on the launch, Miss Falconer?" said Stafford; but she shook her head.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading The party greeted the two with an exuberant welcome, and Bertie called out to ask them if they were coming on board.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading "I hate crowds of that kind.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Perhaps you would rather go on the launch, Miss Falconer?" said Stafford; but she shook her head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Perhaps you would rather go on the launch, Miss Falconer?" said Stafford; but she shook her head.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hate crowds of that kind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The party greeted the two with an exuberant welcome, and Bertie called out to ask them if they were coming on board.
and nothing more
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "I hate crowds of that kind.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
languidlyadverb
in a languid and lethargic manner
From this reading "No, thanks," she said, languidly.
the sound of laughing
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading "Perhaps you would rather go on the launch, Miss Falconer?" said Stafford; but she shook her head.
launchesnounUS /ˈlɔːntʃəz/
plural of “launch” — a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
Maude
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
the force of workers available
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Perhaps you would rather go on the launch, Miss Falconer?" said Stafford; but she shook her head.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, thanks," she said, languidly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The party greeted the two with an exuberant welcome, and Bertie called out to ask them if they were coming on board.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps you would rather go on the launch, Miss Falconer?" said Stafford; but she shook her head.
quaynounUS /kiː/
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
on the contrary
From this reading "Perhaps you would rather go on the launch, Miss Falconer?" said Stafford; but she shook her head.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Perhaps you would rather go on the launch, Miss Falconer?" said Stafford; but she shook her head.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Perhaps you would rather go on the launch, Miss Falconer?" said Stafford; but she shook her head.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading "Perhaps you would rather go on the launch, Miss Falconer?" said Stafford; but she shook her head.
Stafford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading "No, thanks," she said, languidly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I hate crowds of that kind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The party greeted the two with an exuberant welcome, and Bertie called out to ask them if they were coming on board.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The party greeted the two with an exuberant welcome, and Bertie called out to ask them if they were coming on board.
VillanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
accept gladly
From this reading The party greeted the two with an exuberant welcome, and Bertie called out to ask them if they were coming on board.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The party greeted the two with an exuberant welcome, and Bertie called out to ask them if they were coming on board.
at the time that
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
a Caucasian
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading When Stafford and Maude Falconer went down to the lake after luncheon, they found a party from the Villa just embarking on board one of the launches; the air was filled with laughter and chatter, and the little quay was bright with the white flannels of the men and the gay frocks of the women.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Perhaps you would rather go on the launch, Miss Falconer?" said Stafford; but she shook her head.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Perhaps you would rather go on the launch, Miss Falconer?" said Stafford; but she shook her head.
