used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Many young people, whose thoughts and time are not better occupied, seem to derive a great deal of pleasure from such amusements.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Many young people, whose thoughts and time are not better occupied, seem to derive a great deal of pleasure from such amusements.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In country villages, as well as in larger cities, parties often meet for dancing; and balls are frequently held, especially in the winter season.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In country villages, as well as in larger cities, parties often meet for dancing; and balls are frequently held, especially in the winter season.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In country villages, as well as in larger cities, parties often meet for dancing; and balls are frequently held, especially in the winter season.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They are usually held at some tavern where rum is sold.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading In country villages, as well as in larger cities, parties often meet for dancing; and balls are frequently held, especially in the winter season.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Many young people, whose thoughts and time are not better occupied, seem to derive a great deal of pleasure from such amusements.
the two together, not just one
From this reading These gatherings frequently embrace a large number of the young of both sexes, from the towns in which they are held, and often many from neighboring towns.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In country villages, as well as in larger cities, parties often meet for dancing; and balls are frequently held, especially in the winter season.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In country villages, as well as in larger cities, parties often meet for dancing; and balls are frequently held, especially in the winter season.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading In country villages, as well as in larger cities, parties often meet for dancing; and balls are frequently held, especially in the winter season.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Many young people, whose thoughts and time are not better occupied, seem to derive a great deal of pleasure from such amusements.
deriveverbUS /dərˈaɪv/
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading Many young people, whose thoughts and time are not better occupied, seem to derive a great deal of pleasure from such amusements.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading These gatherings frequently embrace a large number of the young of both sexes, from the towns in which they are held, and often many from neighboring towns.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading In country villages, as well as in larger cities, parties often meet for dancing; and balls are frequently held, especially in the winter season.
FATALadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading THE FATAL NIGHT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In country villages, as well as in larger cities, parties often meet for dancing; and balls are frequently held, especially in the winter season.
many times at short intervals
From this reading In country villages, as well as in larger cities, parties often meet for dancing; and balls are frequently held, especially in the winter season.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Many young people, whose thoughts and time are not better occupied, seem to derive a great deal of pleasure from such amusements.
gatheringsnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋz/
plural of “gathering” — a group of persons together in one place
From this reading These gatherings frequently embrace a large number of the young of both sexes, from the towns in which they are held, and often many from neighboring towns.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Many young people, whose thoughts and time are not better occupied, seem to derive a great deal of pleasure from such amusements.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In country villages, as well as in larger cities, parties often meet for dancing; and balls are frequently held, especially in the winter season.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In country villages, as well as in larger cities, parties often meet for dancing; and balls are frequently held, especially in the winter season.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They are usually held at some tavern where rum is sold.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading These gatherings frequently embrace a large number of the young of both sexes, from the towns in which they are held, and often many from neighboring towns.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading In country villages, as well as in larger cities, parties often meet for dancing; and balls are frequently held, especially in the winter season.
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 Many young people, whose thoughts and time are not better occupied, seem to derive a great deal of pleasure from such amusements.
come together
From this reading In country villages, as well as in larger cities, parties often meet for dancing; and balls are frequently held, especially in the winter season.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading These gatherings frequently embrace a large number of the young of both sexes, from the towns in which they are held, and often many from neighboring towns.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE FATAL NIGHT.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Many young people, whose thoughts and time are not better occupied, seem to derive a great deal of pleasure from such amusements.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading These gatherings frequently embrace a large number of the young of both sexes, from the towns in which they are held, and often many from neighboring towns.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Many young people, whose thoughts and time are not better occupied, seem to derive a great deal of pleasure from such amusements.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Many young people, whose thoughts and time are not better occupied, seem to derive a great deal of pleasure from such amusements.
many times at short intervals
From this reading In country villages, as well as in larger cities, parties often meet for dancing; and balls are frequently held, especially in the winter season.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading In country villages, as well as in larger cities, parties often meet for dancing; and balls are frequently held, especially in the winter season.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Many young people, whose thoughts and time are not better occupied, seem to derive a great deal of pleasure from such amusements.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Many young people, whose thoughts and time are not better occupied, seem to derive a great deal of pleasure from such amusements.
rumnounUS /rʌm/
liquor distilled from fermented molasses
From this reading They are usually held at some tavern where rum is sold.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading In country villages, as well as in larger cities, parties often meet for dancing; and balls are frequently held, especially in the winter season.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Many young people, whose thoughts and time are not better occupied, seem to derive a great deal of pleasure from such amusements.
sexesnounUS /ˈseksəz/
plural of “sex” — activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading These gatherings frequently embrace a large number of the young of both sexes, from the towns in which they are held, and often many from neighboring towns.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading They are usually held at some tavern where rum is sold.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They are usually held at some tavern where rum is sold.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Many young people, whose thoughts and time are not better occupied, seem to derive a great deal of pleasure from such amusements.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading They are usually held at some tavern where rum is sold.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FATAL NIGHT.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These gatherings frequently embrace a large number of the young of both sexes, from the towns in which they are held, and often many from neighboring towns.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These gatherings frequently embrace a large number of the young of both sexes, from the towns in which they are held, and often many from neighboring towns.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Many young people, whose thoughts and time are not better occupied, seem to derive a great deal of pleasure from such amusements.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Many young people, whose thoughts and time are not better occupied, seem to derive a great deal of pleasure from such amusements.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many young people, whose thoughts and time are not better occupied, seem to derive a great deal of pleasure from such amusements.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading These gatherings frequently embrace a large number of the young of both sexes, from the towns in which they are held, and often many from neighboring towns.
under normal conditions
From this reading They are usually held at some tavern where rum is sold.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading In country villages, as well as in larger cities, parties often meet for dancing; and balls are frequently held, especially in the winter season.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In country villages, as well as in larger cities, parties often meet for dancing; and balls are frequently held, especially in the winter season.
in or at the place that
From this reading They are usually held at some tavern where rum is sold.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These gatherings frequently embrace a large number of the young of both sexes, from the towns in which they are held, and often many from neighboring towns.
belonging to which person
From this reading Many young people, whose thoughts and time are not better occupied, seem to derive a great deal of pleasure from such amusements.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading In country villages, as well as in larger cities, parties often meet for dancing; and balls are frequently held, especially in the winter season.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Many young people, whose thoughts and time are not better occupied, seem to derive a great deal of pleasure from such amusements.
