used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They wished to show that they were in a gay mood.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the famous scandal, Topandy's dwelling was very quiet--no guest crossed its threshold: while at Sarvoelgyi's house there was an entertainment every evening, sounds of music until dawn of day.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Sarvoelgyi began to win fame among the gypsies.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After the famous scandal, Topandy's dwelling was very quiet--no guest crossed its threshold: while at Sarvoelgyi's house there was an entertainment every evening, sounds of music until dawn of day.
asylums
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From this reading These wandering musicians began to reckon his house among one of their happy asylums, so that even the bands of neighboring towns came to frequent it, one handing on the news of it to the other.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHILE THE MUSIC SOUNDS At Lankadomb the order of things had changed.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading These wandering musicians began to reckon his house among one of their happy asylums, so that even the bands of neighboring towns came to frequent it, one handing on the news of it to the other.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Sarvoelgyi began to win fame among the gypsies.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading These wandering musicians began to reckon his house among one of their happy asylums, so that even the bands of neighboring towns came to frequent it, one handing on the news of it to the other.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading WHILE THE MUSIC SOUNDS At Lankadomb the order of things had changed.
placed crosswise
From this reading After the famous scandal, Topandy's dwelling was very quiet--no guest crossed its threshold: while at Sarvoelgyi's house there was an entertainment every evening, sounds of music until dawn of day.
the first light of day
From this reading After the famous scandal, Topandy's dwelling was very quiet--no guest crossed its threshold: while at Sarvoelgyi's house there was an entertainment every evening, sounds of music until dawn of day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After the famous scandal, Topandy's dwelling was very quiet--no guest crossed its threshold: while at Sarvoelgyi's house there was an entertainment every evening, sounds of music until dawn of day.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading After the famous scandal, Topandy's dwelling was very quiet--no guest crossed its threshold: while at Sarvoelgyi's house there was an entertainment every evening, sounds of music until dawn of day.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading After the famous scandal, Topandy's dwelling was very quiet--no guest crossed its threshold: while at Sarvoelgyi's house there was an entertainment every evening, sounds of music until dawn of day.
divisible by two
From this reading These wandering musicians began to reckon his house among one of their happy asylums, so that even the bands of neighboring towns came to frequent it, one handing on the news of it to the other.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading After the famous scandal, Topandy's dwelling was very quiet--no guest crossed its threshold: while at Sarvoelgyi's house there was an entertainment every evening, sounds of music until dawn of day.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading After the famous scandal, Topandy's dwelling was very quiet--no guest crossed its threshold: while at Sarvoelgyi's house there was an entertainment every evening, sounds of music until dawn of day.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Sarvoelgyi began to win fame among the gypsies.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading After the famous scandal, Topandy's dwelling was very quiet--no guest crossed its threshold: while at Sarvoelgyi's house there was an entertainment every evening, sounds of music until dawn of day.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading These wandering musicians began to reckon his house among one of their happy asylums, so that even the bands of neighboring towns came to frequent it, one handing on the news of it to the other.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading They wished to show that they were in a gay mood.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading After the famous scandal, Topandy's dwelling was very quiet--no guest crossed its threshold: while at Sarvoelgyi's house there was an entertainment every evening, sounds of music until dawn of day.
gypsiesnounUS /ˈdʒɪpsiz/
plural of “gypsy” — a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading Sarvoelgyi began to win fame among the gypsies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHILE THE MUSIC SOUNDS At Lankadomb the order of things had changed.
handingverbUS /ˈhændɪŋ/
-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of
From this reading These wandering musicians began to reckon his house among one of their happy asylums, so that even the bands of neighboring towns came to frequent it, one handing on the news of it to the other.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading These wandering musicians began to reckon his house among one of their happy asylums, so that even the bands of neighboring towns came to frequent it, one handing on the news of it to the other.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading These wandering musicians began to reckon his house among one of their happy asylums, so that even the bands of neighboring towns came to frequent it, one handing on the news of it to the other.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading After the famous scandal, Topandy's dwelling was very quiet--no guest crossed its threshold: while at Sarvoelgyi's house there was an entertainment every evening, sounds of music until dawn of day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They wished to show that they were in a gay mood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading These wandering musicians began to reckon his house among one of their happy asylums, so that even the bands of neighboring towns came to frequent it, one handing on the news of it to the other.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading After the famous scandal, Topandy's dwelling was very quiet--no guest crossed its threshold: while at Sarvoelgyi's house there was an entertainment every evening, sounds of music until dawn of day.
Lankadomb
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From this reading WHILE THE MUSIC SOUNDS At Lankadomb the order of things had changed.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading They wished to show that they were in a gay mood.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading WHILE THE MUSIC SOUNDS At Lankadomb the order of things had changed.
musiciansnounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading These wandering musicians began to reckon his house among one of their happy asylums, so that even the bands of neighboring towns came to frequent it, one handing on the news of it to the other.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading These wandering musicians began to reckon his house among one of their happy asylums, so that even the bands of neighboring towns came to frequent it, one handing on the news of it to the other.
information about recent and important events
From this reading These wandering musicians began to reckon his house among one of their happy asylums, so that even the bands of neighboring towns came to frequent it, one handing on the news of it to the other.
not any; not one
From this reading After the famous scandal, Topandy's dwelling was very quiet--no guest crossed its threshold: while at Sarvoelgyi's house there was an entertainment every evening, sounds of music until dawn of day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHILE THE MUSIC SOUNDS At Lankadomb the order of things had changed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These wandering musicians began to reckon his house among one of their happy asylums, so that even the bands of neighboring towns came to frequent it, one handing on the news of it to the other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading These wandering musicians began to reckon his house among one of their happy asylums, so that even the bands of neighboring towns came to frequent it, one handing on the news of it to the other.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading WHILE THE MUSIC SOUNDS At Lankadomb the order of things had changed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading These wandering musicians began to reckon his house among one of their happy asylums, so that even the bands of neighboring towns came to frequent it, one handing on the news of it to the other.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading After the famous scandal, Topandy's dwelling was very quiet--no guest crossed its threshold: while at Sarvoelgyi's house there was an entertainment every evening, sounds of music until dawn of day.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading These wandering musicians began to reckon his house among one of their happy asylums, so that even the bands of neighboring towns came to frequent it, one handing on the news of it to the other.
Sarvoelgyi
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From this reading Sarvoelgyi began to win fame among the gypsies.
Sarvoelgyi's
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From this reading After the famous scandal, Topandy's dwelling was very quiet--no guest crossed its threshold: while at Sarvoelgyi's house there was an entertainment every evening, sounds of music until dawn of day.
scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading After the famous scandal, Topandy's dwelling was very quiet--no guest crossed its threshold: while at Sarvoelgyi's house there was an entertainment every evening, sounds of music until dawn of day.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They wished to show that they were in a gay mood.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading These wandering musicians began to reckon his house among one of their happy asylums, so that even the bands of neighboring towns came to frequent it, one handing on the news of it to the other.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading WHILE THE MUSIC SOUNDS At Lankadomb the order of things had changed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They wished to show that they were in a gay mood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHILE THE MUSIC SOUNDS At Lankadomb the order of things had changed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These wandering musicians began to reckon his house among one of their happy asylums, so that even the bands of neighboring towns came to frequent it, one handing on the news of it to the other.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After the famous scandal, Topandy's dwelling was very quiet--no guest crossed its threshold: while at Sarvoelgyi's house there was an entertainment every evening, sounds of music until dawn of day.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These wandering musicians began to reckon his house among one of their happy asylums, so that even the bands of neighboring towns came to frequent it, one handing on the news of it to the other.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They wished to show that they were in a gay mood.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading WHILE THE MUSIC SOUNDS At Lankadomb the order of things had changed.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading After the famous scandal, Topandy's dwelling was very quiet--no guest crossed its threshold: while at Sarvoelgyi's house there was an entertainment every evening, sounds of music until dawn of day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They wished to show that they were in a gay mood.
Topandy's
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From this reading After the famous scandal, Topandy's dwelling was very quiet--no guest crossed its threshold: while at Sarvoelgyi's house there was an entertainment every evening, sounds of music until dawn of day.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading These wandering musicians began to reckon his house among one of their happy asylums, so that even the bands of neighboring towns came to frequent it, one handing on the news of it to the other.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading After the famous scandal, Topandy's dwelling was very quiet--no guest crossed its threshold: while at Sarvoelgyi's house there was an entertainment every evening, sounds of music until dawn of day.
precisely as stated
From this reading After the famous scandal, Topandy's dwelling was very quiet--no guest crossed its threshold: while at Sarvoelgyi's house there was an entertainment every evening, sounds of music until dawn of day.
migratory
From this reading These wandering musicians began to reckon his house among one of their happy asylums, so that even the bands of neighboring towns came to frequent it, one handing on the news of it to the other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After the famous scandal, Topandy's dwelling was very quiet--no guest crossed its threshold: while at Sarvoelgyi's house there was an entertainment every evening, sounds of music until dawn of day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They wished to show that they were in a gay mood.
WHILEconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading WHILE THE MUSIC SOUNDS At Lankadomb the order of things had changed.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Sarvoelgyi began to win fame among the gypsies.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading They wished to show that they were in a gay mood.
