used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is wonderful how few mistakes are made by those who have the sending out of invitations to a great country function.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BEAUMONT AND FLETCHER.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is wonderful how few mistakes are made by those who have the sending out of invitations to a great country function.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
BEAUMONTnounUS /ˈboʊmɔːnt/
United States surgeon remembered for his studies of digestion (1785-1853)
From this reading BEAUMONT AND FLETCHER.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
broadcastverbUS /ˈbrɔːdkæst/
broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "To the fair fields where loves eternal dwell There's none that come, but first they fare through Hell."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is wonderful how few mistakes are made by those who have the sending out of invitations to a great country function.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "To the fair fields where loves eternal dwell There's none that come, but first they fare through Hell."
coming-of-age
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From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It is wonderful how few mistakes are made by those who have the sending out of invitations to a great country function.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
ducaladjectiveUS /ˈduːkəl/
of or belonging to or suitable for a duke
From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading "To the fair fields where loves eternal dwell There's none that come, but first they fare through Hell."
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading "To the fair fields where loves eternal dwell There's none that come, but first they fare through Hell."
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "To the fair fields where loves eternal dwell There's none that come, but first they fare through Hell."
famedadjectiveUS /feɪmd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading "To the fair fields where loves eternal dwell There's none that come, but first they fare through Hell."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It is wonderful how few mistakes are made by those who have the sending out of invitations to a great country function.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading "To the fair fields where loves eternal dwell There's none that come, but first they fare through Hell."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "To the fair fields where loves eternal dwell There's none that come, but first they fare through Hell."
FLETCHERnounUS /ˈfletʃər/
prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)
From this reading BEAUMONT AND FLETCHER.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading It is wonderful how few mistakes are made by those who have the sending out of invitations to a great country function.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It is wonderful how few mistakes are made by those who have the sending out of invitations to a great country function.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
Halnakeham
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From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The wrong people are sometimes included, but it rarely happens that the right people are left out.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is wonderful how few mistakes are made by those who have the sending out of invitations to a great country function.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading "To the fair fields where loves eternal dwell There's none that come, but first they fare through Hell."
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
how
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From this reading It is wonderful how few mistakes are made by those who have the sending out of invitations to a great country function.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading The wrong people are sometimes included, but it rarely happens that the right people are left out.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading It is wonderful how few mistakes are made by those who have the sending out of invitations to a great country function.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is wonderful how few mistakes are made by those who have the sending out of invitations to a great country function.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is wonderful how few mistakes are made by those who have the sending out of invitations to a great country function.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The wrong people are sometimes included, but it rarely happens that the right people are left out.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "To the fair fields where loves eternal dwell There's none that come, but first they fare through Hell."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It is wonderful how few mistakes are made by those who have the sending out of invitations to a great country function.
mistakesnounUS /mɪˈsteɪks/
plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading It is wonderful how few mistakes are made by those who have the sending out of invitations to a great country function.
not one, and not any
From this reading "To the fair fields where loves eternal dwell There's none that come, but first they fare through Hell."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is wonderful how few mistakes are made by those who have the sending out of invitations to a great country function.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
and nothing more
From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It is wonderful how few mistakes are made by those who have the sending out of invitations to a great country function.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The wrong people are sometimes included, but it rarely happens that the right people are left out.
prodigalnounUS /ˈprɑːdɪɡəl/
a recklessly extravagant consumer
From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading The wrong people are sometimes included, but it rarely happens that the right people are left out.
restrictedadjectiveUS /riˈstrɪktəd/
subject to restriction or subjected to restriction
From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The wrong people are sometimes included, but it rarely happens that the right people are left out.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading It is wonderful how few mistakes are made by those who have the sending out of invitations to a great country function.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The wrong people are sometimes included, but it rarely happens that the right people are left out.
a male human offspring
From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "To the fair fields where loves eternal dwell There's none that come, but first they fare through Hell."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "To the fair fields where loves eternal dwell There's none that come, but first they fare through Hell."
There's
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From this reading "To the fair fields where loves eternal dwell There's none that come, but first they fare through Hell."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "To the fair fields where loves eternal dwell There's none that come, but first they fare through Hell."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is wonderful how few mistakes are made by those who have the sending out of invitations to a great country function.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "To the fair fields where loves eternal dwell There's none that come, but first they fare through Hell."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "To the fair fields where loves eternal dwell There's none that come, but first they fare through Hell."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
in or at the place that
From this reading "To the fair fields where loves eternal dwell There's none that come, but first they fare through Hell."
which person or people
From this reading It is wonderful how few mistakes are made by those who have the sending out of invitations to a great country function.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It is wonderful how few mistakes are made by those who have the sending out of invitations to a great country function.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Halnakeham Castle was famed for its prodigal hospitality, and on such an occasion as the coming-of-age ball of the only son, the ducal invitations had been scattered broadcast, and not restricted, in any sense, to those for whom the word "dancing" was full of delightful significance.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading The wrong people are sometimes included, but it rarely happens that the right people are left out.
