used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A grand entertainment was given to all the surrounding residents, as well as the private friends of the occupants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
archways
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From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
on or to one side
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
bowersnounUS /ˈbaʊərz/
plural of “bower” — a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
Bramleigh
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From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Once more did the old house look gay.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading A grand entertainment was given to all the surrounding residents, as well as the private friends of the occupants.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A grand entertainment was given to all the surrounding residents, as well as the private friends of the occupants.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Once more did the old house look gay.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A grand entertainment was given to all the surrounding residents, as well as the private friends of the occupants.
gloriouslyadverbUS /ˈɡlɔːriəsli/
with glory or in a glorious manner
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading A grand entertainment was given to all the surrounding residents, as well as the private friends of the occupants.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Once more did the old house look gay.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
Kiddal
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From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
immediately past
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Once more did the old house look gay.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It was May time.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
milestonenounUS /ˈmaɪlstoʊn/
stone post at side of a road to show distances
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once more did the old house look gay.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading A grand entertainment was given to all the surrounding residents, as well as the private friends of the occupants.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Once more did the old house look gay.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
on one occasion
From this reading Once more did the old house look gay.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading A grand entertainment was given to all the surrounding residents, as well as the private friends of the occupants.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
residentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading A grand entertainment was given to all the surrounding residents, as well as the private friends of the occupants.
ribands
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From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading A grand entertainment was given to all the surrounding residents, as well as the private friends of the occupants.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was May time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A grand entertainment was given to all the surrounding residents, as well as the private friends of the occupants.
topmostadjective
at or nearest to the top
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
Veriquear
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From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A grand entertainment was given to all the surrounding residents, as well as the private friends of the occupants.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Various gay devices adorned the walls; temporary bowers and archways trimmed with ribands and flowers, were erected in the gardens; a flag waved gloriously from the topmost peak of the building; tables were spread over the green open space, in the middle of the village of Bramleigh; labour was laid aside, and every soul seemed to rejoice over the occasion of this holiday.
(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 A grand entertainment was given to all the surrounding residents, as well as the private friends of the occupants.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
which person or people
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
woesnounUS /woʊz/
plural of “woe” — misery resulting from affliction
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
a late time of life
From this reading _A village festival on a great occasion.--The woes of Mr. Peter Veriquear._ Could the good reader who has patiently travelled with me so far, and at length has reached the last milestone, as it were, upon our journey, could he, I repeat, have been present at Kiddal Hall, some five or six years later than the occurrence of the last described events, he would have seen a joyous sight.
