used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Somehow, there was a slight trembling in the hostess's slender frame and she put out her white hand against the porch-pillar to steady herself.
(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 The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
Betty's
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From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
blacksmithnounUS /ˈblæksmɪθ/
a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
curvingadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrvɪŋ/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
Deerhurst
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From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
drivewaysnounUS /ˈdraɪvweɪz/
plural of “driveway” — a road leading up to a private house
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading WHEN JOURNEYS END IN WELCOME "Welcome!
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Somehow, there was a slight trembling in the hostess's slender frame and she put out her white hand against the porch-pillar to steady herself.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Somehow, there was a slight trembling in the hostess's slender frame and she put out her white hand against the porch-pillar to steady herself.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Somehow, there was a slight trembling in the hostess's slender frame and she put out her white hand against the porch-pillar to steady herself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
hostess's
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From this reading Somehow, there was a slight trembling in the hostess's slender frame and she put out her white hand against the porch-pillar to steady herself.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
idlernounUS /ˈaɪdələr/
person who does no work
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEN JOURNEYS END IN WELCOME "Welcome!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
JOURNEYSnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading WHEN JOURNEYS END IN WELCOME "Welcome!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
on one occasion
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Somehow, there was a slight trembling in the hostess's slender frame and she put out her white hand against the porch-pillar to steady herself.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
porch-pillar
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From this reading Somehow, there was a slight trembling in the hostess's slender frame and she put out her white hand against the porch-pillar to steady herself.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Somehow, there was a slight trembling in the hostess's slender frame and she put out her white hand against the porch-pillar to steady herself.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Somehow, there was a slight trembling in the hostess's slender frame and she put out her white hand against the porch-pillar to steady herself.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Somehow, there was a slight trembling in the hostess's slender frame and she put out her white hand against the porch-pillar to steady herself.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Somehow, there was a slight trembling in the hostess's slender frame and she put out her white hand against the porch-pillar to steady herself.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Somehow, there was a slight trembling in the hostess's slender frame and she put out her white hand against the porch-pillar to steady herself.
make steady
From this reading Somehow, there was a slight trembling in the hostess's slender frame and she put out her white hand against the porch-pillar to steady herself.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
in or at that place or location
From this reading Somehow, there was a slight trembling in the hostess's slender frame and she put out her white hand against the porch-pillar to steady herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
a shaky motion
From this reading Somehow, there was a slight trembling in the hostess's slender frame and she put out her white hand against the porch-pillar to steady herself.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Somehow, there was a slight trembling in the hostess's slender frame and she put out her white hand against the porch-pillar to steady herself.
accept gladly
From this reading WHEN JOURNEYS END IN WELCOME "Welcome!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
at the time that
From this reading WHEN JOURNEYS END IN WELCOME "Welcome!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
a Caucasian
From this reading Somehow, there was a slight trembling in the hostess's slender frame and she put out her white hand against the porch-pillar to steady herself.
which person or people
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The blacksmith, "himself once more" and not the summer idler on a hotel veranda, stood at Mrs. Betty's right hand on the broad steps of Deerhurst, to greet the carriages of happy folk who were whirled over the curving driveways and up to the hospitable door which stood wide open, as if eager to embrace them all in its own genial "welcome."
