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From this reading A WEEK-END AT SHONTS § 1 The week-end visit is a form of entertainment peculiar to Great Britain.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WEEK-END AT SHONTS § 1 The week-end visit is a form of entertainment peculiar to Great Britain.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading At every London terminus on a Saturday afternoon the outgoing trains have an unusually large proportion of first class carriages, and a peculiar abundance of rich-looking dressing-bags provoke the covetous eye.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading A discreet activity of valets and maids mingles with the stimulated alertness of the porters.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading At every London terminus on a Saturday afternoon the outgoing trains have an unusually large proportion of first class carriages, and a peculiar abundance of rich-looking dressing-bags provoke the covetous eye.
alertnessnounUS /əˈlɜːrtnəs/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading A discreet activity of valets and maids mingles with the stimulated alertness of the porters.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At every London terminus on a Saturday afternoon the outgoing trains have an unusually large proportion of first class carriages, and a peculiar abundance of rich-looking dressing-bags provoke the covetous eye.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a thing that could have been possible only in a land essentially aristocratic and mellow, in which even the observance of the sabbath has become mellow.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading It is a thing that could have been possible only in a land essentially aristocratic and mellow, in which even the observance of the sabbath has become mellow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A WEEK-END AT SHONTS § 1 The week-end visit is a form of entertainment peculiar to Great Britain.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It is a thing that could have been possible only in a land essentially aristocratic and mellow, in which even the observance of the sabbath has become mellow.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is a thing that could have been possible only in a land essentially aristocratic and mellow, in which even the observance of the sabbath has become mellow.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading A WEEK-END AT SHONTS § 1 The week-end visit is a form of entertainment peculiar to Great Britain.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading At every London terminus on a Saturday afternoon the outgoing trains have an unusually large proportion of first class carriages, and a peculiar abundance of rich-looking dressing-bags provoke the covetous eye.
celebritiesnounUS /səˈlebrɪtiz/
plural of “celebrity” — a widely known person
From this reading One marks celebrities in gay raiment.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading At every London terminus on a Saturday afternoon the outgoing trains have an unusually large proportion of first class carriages, and a peculiar abundance of rich-looking dressing-bags provoke the covetous eye.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It is a thing that could have been possible only in a land essentially aristocratic and mellow, in which even the observance of the sabbath has become mellow.
covetousadjective
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading At every London terminus on a Saturday afternoon the outgoing trains have an unusually large proportion of first class carriages, and a peculiar abundance of rich-looking dressing-bags provoke the covetous eye.
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading A discreet activity of valets and maids mingles with the stimulated alertness of the porters.
dressing-bags
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From this reading At every London terminus on a Saturday afternoon the outgoing trains have an unusually large proportion of first class carriages, and a peculiar abundance of rich-looking dressing-bags provoke the covetous eye.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading A WEEK-END AT SHONTS § 1 The week-end visit is a form of entertainment peculiar to Great Britain.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading It is a thing that could have been possible only in a land essentially aristocratic and mellow, in which even the observance of the sabbath has become mellow.
divisible by two
From this reading It is a thing that could have been possible only in a land essentially aristocratic and mellow, in which even the observance of the sabbath has become mellow.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At every London terminus on a Saturday afternoon the outgoing trains have an unusually large proportion of first class carriages, and a peculiar abundance of rich-looking dressing-bags provoke the covetous eye.
the organ of sight
From this reading At every London terminus on a Saturday afternoon the outgoing trains have an unusually large proportion of first class carriages, and a peculiar abundance of rich-looking dressing-bags provoke the covetous eye.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At every London terminus on a Saturday afternoon the outgoing trains have an unusually large proportion of first class carriages, and a peculiar abundance of rich-looking dressing-bags provoke the covetous eye.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading A WEEK-END AT SHONTS § 1 The week-end visit is a form of entertainment peculiar to Great Britain.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading One marks celebrities in gay raiment.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A WEEK-END AT SHONTS § 1 The week-end visit is a form of entertainment peculiar to Great Britain.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a thing that could have been possible only in a land essentially aristocratic and mellow, in which even the observance of the sabbath has become mellow.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is a thing that could have been possible only in a land essentially aristocratic and mellow, in which even the observance of the sabbath has become mellow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is a thing that could have been possible only in a land essentially aristocratic and mellow, in which even the observance of the sabbath has become mellow.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A WEEK-END AT SHONTS § 1 The week-end visit is a form of entertainment peculiar to Great Britain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a thing that could have been possible only in a land essentially aristocratic and mellow, in which even the observance of the sabbath has become mellow.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It is a thing that could have been possible only in a land essentially aristocratic and mellow, in which even the observance of the sabbath has become mellow.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At every London terminus on a Saturday afternoon the outgoing trains have an unusually large proportion of first class carriages, and a peculiar abundance of rich-looking dressing-bags provoke the covetous eye.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading At every London terminus on a Saturday afternoon the outgoing trains have an unusually large proportion of first class carriages, and a peculiar abundance of rich-looking dressing-bags provoke the covetous eye.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading A discreet activity of valets and maids mingles with the stimulated alertness of the porters.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading One marks celebrities in gay raiment.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading It is a thing that could have been possible only in a land essentially aristocratic and mellow, in which even the observance of the sabbath has become mellow.
minglesverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəlz/
third-person singular of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading A discreet activity of valets and maids mingles with the stimulated alertness of the porters.
observancenounUS /əbˈzɜːrvəns/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading It is a thing that could have been possible only in a land essentially aristocratic and mellow, in which even the observance of the sabbath has become mellow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WEEK-END AT SHONTS § 1 The week-end visit is a form of entertainment peculiar to Great Britain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At every London terminus on a Saturday afternoon the outgoing trains have an unusually large proportion of first class carriages, and a peculiar abundance of rich-looking dressing-bags provoke the covetous eye.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One marks celebrities in gay raiment.
and nothing more
From this reading It is a thing that could have been possible only in a land essentially aristocratic and mellow, in which even the observance of the sabbath has become mellow.
outgoingadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtɡoʊɪŋ/
leaving a place or a position
From this reading At every London terminus on a Saturday afternoon the outgoing trains have an unusually large proportion of first class carriages, and a peculiar abundance of rich-looking dressing-bags provoke the covetous eye.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A WEEK-END AT SHONTS § 1 The week-end visit is a form of entertainment peculiar to Great Britain.
portersnounUS /ˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading A discreet activity of valets and maids mingles with the stimulated alertness of the porters.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It is a thing that could have been possible only in a land essentially aristocratic and mellow, in which even the observance of the sabbath has become mellow.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading At every London terminus on a Saturday afternoon the outgoing trains have an unusually large proportion of first class carriages, and a peculiar abundance of rich-looking dressing-bags provoke the covetous eye.
provokeverbUS /prəˈvoʊk/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading At every London terminus on a Saturday afternoon the outgoing trains have an unusually large proportion of first class carriages, and a peculiar abundance of rich-looking dressing-bags provoke the covetous eye.
raimentnoun
especially fine or decorative clothing
From this reading One marks celebrities in gay raiment.
rich-looking
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From this reading At every London terminus on a Saturday afternoon the outgoing trains have an unusually large proportion of first class carriages, and a peculiar abundance of rich-looking dressing-bags provoke the covetous eye.
sabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading It is a thing that could have been possible only in a land essentially aristocratic and mellow, in which even the observance of the sabbath has become mellow.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading At every London terminus on a Saturday afternoon the outgoing trains have an unusually large proportion of first class carriages, and a peculiar abundance of rich-looking dressing-bags provoke the covetous eye.
SHONTS
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From this reading A WEEK-END AT SHONTS § 1 The week-end visit is a form of entertainment peculiar to Great Britain.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading A discreet activity of valets and maids mingles with the stimulated alertness of the porters.
terminusnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/
a place where something ends or is complete
From this reading At every London terminus on a Saturday afternoon the outgoing trains have an unusually large proportion of first class carriages, and a peculiar abundance of rich-looking dressing-bags provoke the covetous eye.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a thing that could have been possible only in a land essentially aristocratic and mellow, in which even the observance of the sabbath has become mellow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WEEK-END AT SHONTS § 1 The week-end visit is a form of entertainment peculiar to Great Britain.
a special situation
From this reading It is a thing that could have been possible only in a land essentially aristocratic and mellow, in which even the observance of the sabbath has become mellow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A WEEK-END AT SHONTS § 1 The week-end visit is a form of entertainment peculiar to Great Britain.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading At every London terminus on a Saturday afternoon the outgoing trains have an unusually large proportion of first class carriages, and a peculiar abundance of rich-looking dressing-bags provoke the covetous eye.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading At every London terminus on a Saturday afternoon the outgoing trains have an unusually large proportion of first class carriages, and a peculiar abundance of rich-looking dressing-bags provoke the covetous eye.
valets
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From this reading A discreet activity of valets and maids mingles with the stimulated alertness of the porters.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A WEEK-END AT SHONTS § 1 The week-end visit is a form of entertainment peculiar to Great Britain.
WEEK-END
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From this reading A WEEK-END AT SHONTS § 1 The week-end visit is a form of entertainment peculiar to Great Britain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is a thing that could have been possible only in a land essentially aristocratic and mellow, in which even the observance of the sabbath has become mellow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A discreet activity of valets and maids mingles with the stimulated alertness of the porters.
