used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One summer's day it happened that Mr. Kesterton gave a tea-party on the terrace of the House of Commons in honour of the Robert Thistletowns, the Paul Seatons and Lady Farley.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was one of those broiling afternoons, when all the world longs for shade and a breeze; and these two luxuries are almost always to be found on the terrace at Westminster.
(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 It was one of those broiling afternoons, when all the world longs for shade and a breeze; and these two luxuries are almost always to be found on the terrace at Westminster.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was one of those broiling afternoons, when all the world longs for shade and a breeze; and these two luxuries are almost always to be found on the terrace at Westminster.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It was one of those broiling afternoons, when all the world longs for shade and a breeze; and these two luxuries are almost always to be found on the terrace at Westminster.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If you will only give me time, And likewise opportunity, To earth's high places I will climb And govern the community.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was one of those broiling afternoons, when all the world longs for shade and a breeze; and these two luxuries are almost always to be found on the terrace at Westminster.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The latter is sometimes found inside the walls as well; but this "indoor relief" cannot be depended upon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was one of those broiling afternoons, when all the world longs for shade and a breeze; and these two luxuries are almost always to be found on the terrace at Westminster.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was one of those broiling afternoons, when all the world longs for shade and a breeze; and these two luxuries are almost always to be found on the terrace at Westminster.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading It was one of those broiling afternoons, when all the world longs for shade and a breeze; and these two luxuries are almost always to be found on the terrace at Westminster.
broilingnounUS /ˈbrɔɪlɪŋ/
cooking by direct exposure to radiant heat (as over a fire or under a grill)
From this reading It was one of those broiling afternoons, when all the world longs for shade and a breeze; and these two luxuries are almost always to be found on the terrace at Westminster.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The latter is sometimes found inside the walls as well; but this "indoor relief" cannot be depended upon.
cannot
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From this reading The latter is sometimes found inside the walls as well; but this "indoor relief" cannot be depended upon.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading If you will only give me time, And likewise opportunity, To earth's high places I will climb And govern the community.
CommonsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
From this reading One summer's day it happened that Mr. Kesterton gave a tea-party on the terrace of the House of Commons in honour of the Robert Thistletowns, the Paul Seatons and Lady Farley.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading If you will only give me time, And likewise opportunity, To earth's high places I will climb And govern the community.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One summer's day it happened that Mr. Kesterton gave a tea-party on the terrace of the House of Commons in honour of the Robert Thistletowns, the Paul Seatons and Lady Farley.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading The latter is sometimes found inside the walls as well; but this "indoor relief" cannot be depended upon.
earth'snounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading If you will only give me time, And likewise opportunity, To earth's high places I will climb And govern the community.
Farley
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From this reading One summer's day it happened that Mr. Kesterton gave a tea-party on the terrace of the House of Commons in honour of the Robert Thistletowns, the Paul Seatons and Lady Farley.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was one of those broiling afternoons, when all the world longs for shade and a breeze; and these two luxuries are almost always to be found on the terrace at Westminster.
set up or found
From this reading It was one of those broiling afternoons, when all the world longs for shade and a breeze; and these two luxuries are almost always to be found on the terrace at Westminster.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading One summer's day it happened that Mr. Kesterton gave a tea-party on the terrace of the House of Commons in honour of the Robert Thistletowns, the Paul Seatons and Lady Farley.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading If you will only give me time, And likewise opportunity, To earth's high places I will climb And govern the community.
governverbUS /ˈɡʌvərn/
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
From this reading If you will only give me time, And likewise opportunity, To earth's high places I will climb And govern the community.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading One summer's day it happened that Mr. Kesterton gave a tea-party on the terrace of the House of Commons in honour of the Robert Thistletowns, the Paul Seatons and Lady Farley.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading If you will only give me time, And likewise opportunity, To earth's high places I will climb And govern the community.
the state of being honored
From this reading One summer's day it happened that Mr. Kesterton gave a tea-party on the terrace of the House of Commons in honour of the Robert Thistletowns, the Paul Seatons and Lady Farley.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading One summer's day it happened that Mr. Kesterton gave a tea-party on the terrace of the House of Commons in honour of the Robert Thistletowns, the Paul Seatons and Lady Farley.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If you will only give me time, And likewise opportunity, To earth's high places I will climb And govern the community.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you will only give me time, And likewise opportunity, To earth's high places I will climb And govern the community.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Life in London.
indooradjectiveUS /ˈɪndɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place within a building
From this reading The latter is sometimes found inside the walls as well; but this "indoor relief" cannot be depended upon.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading The latter is sometimes found inside the walls as well; but this "indoor relief" cannot be depended upon.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latter is sometimes found inside the walls as well; but this "indoor relief" cannot be depended upon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One summer's day it happened that Mr. Kesterton gave a tea-party on the terrace of the House of Commons in honour of the Robert Thistletowns, the Paul Seatons and Lady Farley.
Kesterton
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From this reading One summer's day it happened that Mr. Kesterton gave a tea-party on the terrace of the House of Commons in honour of the Robert Thistletowns, the Paul Seatons and Lady Farley.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading One summer's day it happened that Mr. Kesterton gave a tea-party on the terrace of the House of Commons in honour of the Robert Thistletowns, the Paul Seatons and Lady Farley.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter is sometimes found inside the walls as well; but this "indoor relief" cannot be depended upon.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life in London.
in like or similar manner
From this reading If you will only give me time, And likewise opportunity, To earth's high places I will climb And govern the community.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Life in London.
longsverbUS /lɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading It was one of those broiling afternoons, when all the world longs for shade and a breeze; and these two luxuries are almost always to be found on the terrace at Westminster.
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading It was one of those broiling afternoons, when all the world longs for shade and a breeze; and these two luxuries are almost always to be found on the terrace at Westminster.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If you will only give me time, And likewise opportunity, To earth's high places I will climb And govern the community.
a form of address for a man
From this reading One summer's day it happened that Mr. Kesterton gave a tea-party on the terrace of the House of Commons in honour of the Robert Thistletowns, the Paul Seatons and Lady Farley.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One summer's day it happened that Mr. Kesterton gave a tea-party on the terrace of the House of Commons in honour of the Robert Thistletowns, the Paul Seatons and Lady Farley.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One summer's day it happened that Mr. Kesterton gave a tea-party on the terrace of the House of Commons in honour of the Robert Thistletowns, the Paul Seatons and Lady Farley.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One summer's day it happened that Mr. Kesterton gave a tea-party on the terrace of the House of Commons in honour of the Robert Thistletowns, the Paul Seatons and Lady Farley.
and nothing more
From this reading If you will only give me time, And likewise opportunity, To earth's high places I will climb And govern the community.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading If you will only give me time, And likewise opportunity, To earth's high places I will climb And govern the community.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading One summer's day it happened that Mr. Kesterton gave a tea-party on the terrace of the House of Commons in honour of the Robert Thistletowns, the Paul Seatons and Lady Farley.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading If you will only give me time, And likewise opportunity, To earth's high places I will climb And govern the community.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading The latter is sometimes found inside the walls as well; but this "indoor relief" cannot be depended upon.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading One summer's day it happened that Mr. Kesterton gave a tea-party on the terrace of the House of Commons in honour of the Robert Thistletowns, the Paul Seatons and Lady Farley.
Seatons
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From this reading One summer's day it happened that Mr. Kesterton gave a tea-party on the terrace of the House of Commons in honour of the Robert Thistletowns, the Paul Seatons and Lady Farley.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading It was one of those broiling afternoons, when all the world longs for shade and a breeze; and these two luxuries are almost always to be found on the terrace at Westminster.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The latter is sometimes found inside the walls as well; but this "indoor relief" cannot be depended upon.
summer'snounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading One summer's day it happened that Mr. Kesterton gave a tea-party on the terrace of the House of Commons in honour of the Robert Thistletowns, the Paul Seatons and Lady Farley.
tea-party
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From this reading One summer's day it happened that Mr. Kesterton gave a tea-party on the terrace of the House of Commons in honour of the Robert Thistletowns, the Paul Seatons and Lady Farley.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading One summer's day it happened that Mr. Kesterton gave a tea-party on the terrace of the House of Commons in honour of the Robert Thistletowns, the Paul Seatons and Lady Farley.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One summer's day it happened that Mr. Kesterton gave a tea-party on the terrace of the House of Commons in honour of the Robert Thistletowns, the Paul Seatons and Lady Farley.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If you will only give me time, And likewise opportunity, To earth's high places I will climb And govern the community.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was one of those broiling afternoons, when all the world longs for shade and a breeze; and these two luxuries are almost always to be found on the terrace at Westminster.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The latter is sometimes found inside the walls as well; but this "indoor relief" cannot be depended upon.
Thistletowns
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From this reading One summer's day it happened that Mr. Kesterton gave a tea-party on the terrace of the House of Commons in honour of the Robert Thistletowns, the Paul Seatons and Lady Farley.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was one of those broiling afternoons, when all the world longs for shade and a breeze; and these two luxuries are almost always to be found on the terrace at Westminster.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If you will only give me time, And likewise opportunity, To earth's high places I will climb And govern the community.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If you will only give me time, And likewise opportunity, To earth's high places I will climb And govern the community.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was one of those broiling afternoons, when all the world longs for shade and a breeze; and these two luxuries are almost always to be found on the terrace at Westminster.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The latter is sometimes found inside the walls as well; but this "indoor relief" cannot be depended upon.
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 The latter is sometimes found inside the walls as well; but this "indoor relief" cannot be depended upon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was one of those broiling afternoons, when all the world longs for shade and a breeze; and these two luxuries are almost always to be found on the terrace at Westminster.
(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 The latter is sometimes found inside the walls as well; but this "indoor relief" cannot be depended upon.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading It was one of those broiling afternoons, when all the world longs for shade and a breeze; and these two luxuries are almost always to be found on the terrace at Westminster.
at the time that
From this reading It was one of those broiling afternoons, when all the world longs for shade and a breeze; and these two luxuries are almost always to be found on the terrace at Westminster.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you will only give me time, And likewise opportunity, To earth's high places I will climb And govern the community.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was one of those broiling afternoons, when all the world longs for shade and a breeze; and these two luxuries are almost always to be found on the terrace at Westminster.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you will only give me time, And likewise opportunity, To earth's high places I will climb And govern the community.
