adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading First one slipped out a little way, and then another; and then they got on to the lawn; and then they talked of their hats; till, by degrees, the younger ones of the party, and at last of the elder also, found themselves dressed for walking.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The squire, therefore, and the elder male guests soon found themselves alone round their wine.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading First one slipped out a little way, and then another; and then they got on to the lawn; and then they talked of their hats; till, by degrees, the younger ones of the party, and at last of the elder also, found themselves dressed for walking.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading First one slipped out a little way, and then another; and then they got on to the lawn; and then they talked of their hats; till, by degrees, the younger ones of the party, and at last of the elder also, found themselves dressed for walking.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading First one slipped out a little way, and then another; and then they got on to the lawn; and then they talked of their hats; till, by degrees, the younger ones of the party, and at last of the elder also, found themselves dressed for walking.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was only natural that they, being there, should tempt their swains to come to them by the sight of their broad-brimmed hats and evening dresses; and natural, also, that the temptation should not be resisted.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading The windows, both of the drawing-room and the dining-room, looked out on to the lawn; and it was only natural that the girls should walk from the former to the latter.
broad-brimmed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was only natural that they, being there, should tempt their swains to come to them by the sight of their broad-brimmed hats and evening dresses; and natural, also, that the temptation should not be resisted.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading First one slipped out a little way, and then another; and then they got on to the lawn; and then they talked of their hats; till, by degrees, the younger ones of the party, and at last of the elder also, found themselves dressed for walking.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was only natural that they, being there, should tempt their swains to come to them by the sight of their broad-brimmed hats and evening dresses; and natural, also, that the temptation should not be resisted.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading First one slipped out a little way, and then another; and then they got on to the lawn; and then they talked of their hats; till, by degrees, the younger ones of the party, and at last of the elder also, found themselves dressed for walking.
dining-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The windows, both of the drawing-room and the dining-room, looked out on to the lawn; and it was only natural that the girls should walk from the former to the latter.
drawing-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading First one slipped out a little way, and then another; and then they got on to the lawn; and then they talked of their hats; till, by degrees, the younger ones of the party, and at last of the elder also, found themselves dressed for walking.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading It was only natural that they, being there, should tempt their swains to come to them by the sight of their broad-brimmed hats and evening dresses; and natural, also, that the temptation should not be resisted.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
eldernounUS /ˈeldər/
a person who is older than you are
From this reading First one slipped out a little way, and then another; and then they got on to the lawn; and then they talked of their hats; till, by degrees, the younger ones of the party, and at last of the elder also, found themselves dressed for walking.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was only natural that they, being there, should tempt their swains to come to them by the sight of their broad-brimmed hats and evening dresses; and natural, also, that the temptation should not be resisted.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The windows, both of the drawing-room and the dining-room, looked out on to the lawn; and it was only natural that the girls should walk from the former to the latter.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading First one slipped out a little way, and then another; and then they got on to the lawn; and then they talked of their hats; till, by degrees, the younger ones of the party, and at last of the elder also, found themselves dressed for walking.
FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The windows, both of the drawing-room and the dining-room, looked out on to the lawn; and it was only natural that the girls should walk from the former to the latter.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The windows, both of the drawing-room and the dining-room, looked out on to the lawn; and it was only natural that the girls should walk from the former to the latter.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading First one slipped out a little way, and then another; and then they got on to the lawn; and then they talked of their hats; till, by degrees, the younger ones of the party, and at last of the elder also, found themselves dressed for walking.
Gresham'snounUS /ˈɡreʃəmz/
possessive form of “gresham” — English financier (1519-1579)
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The squire, therefore, and the elder male guests soon found themselves alone round their wine.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading First one slipped out a little way, and then another; and then they got on to the lawn; and then they talked of their hats; till, by degrees, the younger ones of the party, and at last of the elder also, found themselves dressed for walking.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading First one slipped out a little way, and then another; and then they got on to the lawn; and then they talked of their hats; till, by degrees, the younger ones of the party, and at last of the elder also, found themselves dressed for walking.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The windows, both of the drawing-room and the dining-room, looked out on to the lawn; and it was only natural that the girls should walk from the former to the latter.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading First one slipped out a little way, and then another; and then they got on to the lawn; and then they talked of their hats; till, by degrees, the younger ones of the party, and at last of the elder also, found themselves dressed for walking.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The windows, both of the drawing-room and the dining-room, looked out on to the lawn; and it was only natural that the girls should walk from the former to the latter.
LovesnounUS /lʌvz/
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading The squire, therefore, and the elder male guests soon found themselves alone round their wine.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The windows, both of the drawing-room and the dining-room, looked out on to the lawn; and it was only natural that the girls should walk from the former to the latter.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was only natural that they, being there, should tempt their swains to come to them by the sight of their broad-brimmed hats and evening dresses; and natural, also, that the temptation should not be resisted.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading First one slipped out a little way, and then another; and then they got on to the lawn; and then they talked of their hats; till, by degrees, the younger ones of the party, and at last of the elder also, found themselves dressed for walking.
onesnounUS /wʌnz/
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading First one slipped out a little way, and then another; and then they got on to the lawn; and then they talked of their hats; till, by degrees, the younger ones of the party, and at last of the elder also, found themselves dressed for walking.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The windows, both of the drawing-room and the dining-room, looked out on to the lawn; and it was only natural that the girls should walk from the former to the latter.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading First one slipped out a little way, and then another; and then they got on to the lawn; and then they talked of their hats; till, by degrees, the younger ones of the party, and at last of the elder also, found themselves dressed for walking.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading First one slipped out a little way, and then another; and then they got on to the lawn; and then they talked of their hats; till, by degrees, the younger ones of the party, and at last of the elder also, found themselves dressed for walking.
resistedverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪd/
past form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading It was only natural that they, being there, should tempt their swains to come to them by the sight of their broad-brimmed hats and evening dresses; and natural, also, that the temptation should not be resisted.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The squire, therefore, and the elder male guests soon found themselves alone round their wine.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The windows, both of the drawing-room and the dining-room, looked out on to the lawn; and it was only natural that the girls should walk from the former to the latter.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It was only natural that they, being there, should tempt their swains to come to them by the sight of their broad-brimmed hats and evening dresses; and natural, also, that the temptation should not be resisted.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
slippedverbUS /slɪpt/
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading First one slipped out a little way, and then another; and then they got on to the lawn; and then they talked of their hats; till, by degrees, the younger ones of the party, and at last of the elder also, found themselves dressed for walking.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading The squire, therefore, and the elder male guests soon found themselves alone round their wine.
squirenounUS /skwaɪr/
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading The squire, therefore, and the elder male guests soon found themselves alone round their wine.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
swains
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was only natural that they, being there, should tempt their swains to come to them by the sight of their broad-brimmed hats and evening dresses; and natural, also, that the temptation should not be resisted.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading First one slipped out a little way, and then another; and then they got on to the lawn; and then they talked of their hats; till, by degrees, the younger ones of the party, and at last of the elder also, found themselves dressed for walking.
temptverbUS /tempt/
dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading It was only natural that they, being there, should tempt their swains to come to them by the sight of their broad-brimmed hats and evening dresses; and natural, also, that the temptation should not be resisted.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading It was only natural that they, being there, should tempt their swains to come to them by the sight of their broad-brimmed hats and evening dresses; and natural, also, that the temptation should not be resisted.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading First one slipped out a little way, and then another; and then they got on to the lawn; and then they talked of their hats; till, by degrees, the younger ones of the party, and at last of the elder also, found themselves dressed for walking.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was only natural that they, being there, should tempt their swains to come to them by the sight of their broad-brimmed hats and evening dresses; and natural, also, that the temptation should not be resisted.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading First one slipped out a little way, and then another; and then they got on to the lawn; and then they talked of their hats; till, by degrees, the younger ones of the party, and at last of the elder also, found themselves dressed for walking.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading First one slipped out a little way, and then another; and then they got on to the lawn; and then they talked of their hats; till, by degrees, the younger ones of the party, and at last of the elder also, found themselves dressed for walking.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was only natural that they, being there, should tempt their swains to come to them by the sight of their broad-brimmed hats and evening dresses; and natural, also, that the temptation should not be resisted.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The squire, therefore, and the elder male guests soon found themselves alone round their wine.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading First one slipped out a little way, and then another; and then they got on to the lawn; and then they talked of their hats; till, by degrees, the younger ones of the party, and at last of the elder also, found themselves dressed for walking.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The windows, both of the drawing-room and the dining-room, looked out on to the lawn; and it was only natural that the girls should walk from the former to the latter.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading First one slipped out a little way, and then another; and then they got on to the lawn; and then they talked of their hats; till, by degrees, the younger ones of the party, and at last of the elder also, found themselves dressed for walking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading First one slipped out a little way, and then another; and then they got on to the lawn; and then they talked of their hats; till, by degrees, the younger ones of the party, and at last of the elder also, found themselves dressed for walking.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading The squire, therefore, and the elder male guests soon found themselves alone round their wine.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Frank Gresham's Early Loves It was, we have said, the first of July, and such being the time of the year, the ladies, after sitting in the drawing-room for half an hour or so, began to think that they might as well go through the drawing-room windows on to the lawn.
youngeradjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡər/
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading First one slipped out a little way, and then another; and then they got on to the lawn; and then they talked of their hats; till, by degrees, the younger ones of the party, and at last of the elder also, found themselves dressed for walking.
