used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR It was not much after seven o'clock, but early hours are kept in the country, and there was a six-mile drive between Holly Lodge and Marrowbone.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR It was not much after seven o'clock, but early hours are kept in the country, and there was a six-mile drive between Holly Lodge and Marrowbone.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Betty enjoyed the drive, inhaling the icy, crisp night air as if it were champagne.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Old Whitey did the six miles in less than an hour, and Betty was in the thick of the arrivals for the party.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR It was not much after seven o'clock, but early hours are kept in the country, and there was a six-mile drive between Holly Lodge and Marrowbone.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR It was not much after seven o'clock, but early hours are kept in the country, and there was a six-mile drive between Holly Lodge and Marrowbone.
arrivalsnounUS /ərˈaɪvəlz/
plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Old Whitey did the six miles in less than an hour, and Betty was in the thick of the arrivals for the party.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Betty enjoyed the drive, inhaling the icy, crisp night air as if it were champagne.
Betty
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From this reading Betty enjoyed the drive, inhaling the icy, crisp night air as if it were champagne.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR It was not much after seven o'clock, but early hours are kept in the country, and there was a six-mile drive between Holly Lodge and Marrowbone.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The hospitable host, Major Lindsay--for there were many majors and colonels in Virginia in those days--met his guests on the great portico, with the big wooden Doric columns.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR It was not much after seven o'clock, but early hours are kept in the country, and there was a six-mile drive between Holly Lodge and Marrowbone.
champagnenounUS /ʃæmˈpeɪn/
a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
From this reading Betty enjoyed the drive, inhaling the icy, crisp night air as if it were champagne.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR It was not much after seven o'clock, but early hours are kept in the country, and there was a six-mile drive between Holly Lodge and Marrowbone.
colonelsnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
plural of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The hospitable host, Major Lindsay--for there were many majors and colonels in Virginia in those days--met his guests on the great portico, with the big wooden Doric columns.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading The hospitable host, Major Lindsay--for there were many majors and colonels in Virginia in those days--met his guests on the great portico, with the big wooden Doric columns.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR It was not much after seven o'clock, but early hours are kept in the country, and there was a six-mile drive between Holly Lodge and Marrowbone.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR It was not much after seven o'clock, but early hours are kept in the country, and there was a six-mile drive between Holly Lodge and Marrowbone.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Betty enjoyed the drive, inhaling the icy, crisp night air as if it were champagne.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The hospitable host, Major Lindsay--for there were many majors and colonels in Virginia in those days--met his guests on the great portico, with the big wooden Doric columns.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Old Whitey did the six miles in less than an hour, and Betty was in the thick of the arrivals for the party.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How do you do, Miss Betty?"
DoricnounUS /ˈdɔːrɪk/
the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken in Doris
From this reading The hospitable host, Major Lindsay--for there were many majors and colonels in Virginia in those days--met his guests on the great portico, with the big wooden Doric columns.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR It was not much after seven o'clock, but early hours are kept in the country, and there was a six-mile drive between Holly Lodge and Marrowbone.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR It was not much after seven o'clock, but early hours are kept in the country, and there was a six-mile drive between Holly Lodge and Marrowbone.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Betty enjoyed the drive, inhaling the icy, crisp night air as if it were champagne.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Old Whitey did the six miles in less than an hour, and Betty was in the thick of the arrivals for the party.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The hospitable host, Major Lindsay--for there were many majors and colonels in Virginia in those days--met his guests on the great portico, with the big wooden Doric columns.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The hospitable host, Major Lindsay--for there were many majors and colonels in Virginia in those days--met his guests on the great portico, with the big wooden Doric columns.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The hospitable host, Major Lindsay--for there were many majors and colonels in Virginia in those days--met his guests on the great portico, with the big wooden Doric columns.
HollynounUS /ˈhɑːli/
any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges
From this reading CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR It was not much after seven o'clock, but early hours are kept in the country, and there was a six-mile drive between Holly Lodge and Marrowbone.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading The hospitable host, Major Lindsay--for there were many majors and colonels in Virginia in those days--met his guests on the great portico, with the big wooden Doric columns.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading The hospitable host, Major Lindsay--for there were many majors and colonels in Virginia in those days--met his guests on the great portico, with the big wooden Doric columns.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Old Whitey did the six miles in less than an hour, and Betty was in the thick of the arrivals for the party.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR It was not much after seven o'clock, but early hours are kept in the country, and there was a six-mile drive between Holly Lodge and Marrowbone.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How do you do, Miss Betty?"
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading Betty enjoyed the drive, inhaling the icy, crisp night air as if it were champagne.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Betty enjoyed the drive, inhaling the icy, crisp night air as if it were champagne.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR It was not much after seven o'clock, but early hours are kept in the country, and there was a six-mile drive between Holly Lodge and Marrowbone.
inhalingverbUS /ˌɪnˈheɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “inhale” — draw deep into the lungs in by breathing
From this reading Betty enjoyed the drive, inhaling the icy, crisp night air as if it were champagne.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR It was not much after seven o'clock, but early hours are kept in the country, and there was a six-mile drive between Holly Lodge and Marrowbone.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR It was not much after seven o'clock, but early hours are kept in the country, and there was a six-mile drive between Holly Lodge and Marrowbone.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Old Whitey did the six miles in less than an hour, and Betty was in the thick of the arrivals for the party.
LindsaynounUS /ˈlɪndzi/
United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931)
From this reading The hospitable host, Major Lindsay--for there were many majors and colonels in Virginia in those days--met his guests on the great portico, with the big wooden Doric columns.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR It was not much after seven o'clock, but early hours are kept in the country, and there was a six-mile drive between Holly Lodge and Marrowbone.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading The hospitable host, Major Lindsay--for there were many majors and colonels in Virginia in those days--met his guests on the great portico, with the big wooden Doric columns.
majorsnounUS /ˈmeɪdʒərz/
the most important league in any sport (especially baseball)
From this reading The hospitable host, Major Lindsay--for there were many majors and colonels in Virginia in those days--met his guests on the great portico, with the big wooden Doric columns.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The hospitable host, Major Lindsay--for there were many majors and colonels in Virginia in those days--met his guests on the great portico, with the big wooden Doric columns.
Marrowbonenoun
a bone containing edible marrow; used especially in flavoring soup
From this reading CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR It was not much after seven o'clock, but early hours are kept in the country, and there was a six-mile drive between Holly Lodge and Marrowbone.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The hospitable host, Major Lindsay--for there were many majors and colonels in Virginia in those days--met his guests on the great portico, with the big wooden Doric columns.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Old Whitey did the six miles in less than an hour, and Betty was in the thick of the arrivals for the party.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "How do you do, Miss Betty?"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR It was not much after seven o'clock, but early hours are kept in the country, and there was a six-mile drive between Holly Lodge and Marrowbone.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Betty enjoyed the drive, inhaling the icy, crisp night air as if it were champagne.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR It was not much after seven o'clock, but early hours are kept in the country, and there was a six-mile drive between Holly Lodge and Marrowbone.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR It was not much after seven o'clock, but early hours are kept in the country, and there was a six-mile drive between Holly Lodge and Marrowbone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Old Whitey did the six miles in less than an hour, and Betty was in the thick of the arrivals for the party.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Whitey did the six miles in less than an hour, and Betty was in the thick of the arrivals for the party.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The hospitable host, Major Lindsay--for there were many majors and colonels in Virginia in those days--met his guests on the great portico, with the big wooden Doric columns.
on one occasion
From this reading CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR It was not much after seven o'clock, but early hours are kept in the country, and there was a six-mile drive between Holly Lodge and Marrowbone.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Old Whitey did the six miles in less than an hour, and Betty was in the thick of the arrivals for the party.
porticonounUS /ˈpɔːrtəkoʊ/
a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area
From this reading The hospitable host, Major Lindsay--for there were many majors and colonels in Virginia in those days--met his guests on the great portico, with the big wooden Doric columns.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR It was not much after seven o'clock, but early hours are kept in the country, and there was a six-mile drive between Holly Lodge and Marrowbone.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Old Whitey did the six miles in less than an hour, and Betty was in the thick of the arrivals for the party.
six-mile
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR It was not much after seven o'clock, but early hours are kept in the country, and there was a six-mile drive between Holly Lodge and Marrowbone.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Old Whitey did the six miles in less than an hour, and Betty was in the thick of the arrivals for the party.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR It was not much after seven o'clock, but early hours are kept in the country, and there was a six-mile drive between Holly Lodge and Marrowbone.
in or at that place or location
From this reading CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR It was not much after seven o'clock, but early hours are kept in the country, and there was a six-mile drive between Holly Lodge and Marrowbone.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Old Whitey did the six miles in less than an hour, and Betty was in the thick of the arrivals for the party.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The hospitable host, Major Lindsay--for there were many majors and colonels in Virginia in those days--met his guests on the great portico, with the big wooden Doric columns.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading The hospitable host, Major Lindsay--for there were many majors and colonels in Virginia in those days--met his guests on the great portico, with the big wooden Doric columns.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR It was not much after seven o'clock, but early hours are kept in the country, and there was a six-mile drive between Holly Lodge and Marrowbone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Betty enjoyed the drive, inhaling the icy, crisp night air as if it were champagne.
WhiteynounUS /ˈwaɪtiː/
(slang) offensive names for a White man
From this reading Old Whitey did the six miles in less than an hour, and Betty was in the thick of the arrivals for the party.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The hospitable host, Major Lindsay--for there were many majors and colonels in Virginia in those days--met his guests on the great portico, with the big wooden Doric columns.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading The hospitable host, Major Lindsay--for there were many majors and colonels in Virginia in those days--met his guests on the great portico, with the big wooden Doric columns.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR It was not much after seven o'clock, but early hours are kept in the country, and there was a six-mile drive between Holly Lodge and Marrowbone.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How do you do, Miss Betty?"
