used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His orderly mind could never have imagined of its own volition a _ménage_ like that of the Lamberts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ASPARAGUS AND CATS Charles Bevan followed his cousin to the house.
ASPARAGUSnounUS /əˈsperəɡəs/
plant whose succulent young shoots are cooked and eaten as a vegetable
From this reading ASPARAGUS AND CATS Charles Bevan followed his cousin to the house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He revolted at it, yet felt strangely fascinated.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Tea was laid in state in the drawing-room, a lovely old room with tapestried walls, and windows that opened upon the garden; or at least that part of it which had been robbed of its roses and converted into a kitchen-garden during one of George Lambert's economical fits.
Bevan
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From this reading ASPARAGUS AND CATS Charles Bevan followed his cousin to the house.
CATSnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading ASPARAGUS AND CATS Charles Bevan followed his cousin to the house.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading ASPARAGUS AND CATS Charles Bevan followed his cousin to the house.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It was like watching people dancing on a tight rope half cut in two, sailors feasting and merry-making on a sinking wreck, children plucking flowers on the crumbling edge of a cliff.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading It was like watching people dancing on a tight rope half cut in two, sailors feasting and merry-making on a sinking wreck, children plucking flowers on the crumbling edge of a cliff.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading Tea was laid in state in the drawing-room, a lovely old room with tapestried walls, and windows that opened upon the garden; or at least that part of it which had been robbed of its roses and converted into a kitchen-garden during one of George Lambert's economical fits.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His orderly mind could never have imagined of its own volition a _ménage_ like that of the Lamberts.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading ASPARAGUS AND CATS Charles Bevan followed his cousin to the house.
crumblingverbUS /ˈkrʌmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “crumble” — fall apart
From this reading It was like watching people dancing on a tight rope half cut in two, sailors feasting and merry-making on a sinking wreck, children plucking flowers on the crumbling edge of a cliff.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading It was like watching people dancing on a tight rope half cut in two, sailors feasting and merry-making on a sinking wreck, children plucking flowers on the crumbling edge of a cliff.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading It was like watching people dancing on a tight rope half cut in two, sailors feasting and merry-making on a sinking wreck, children plucking flowers on the crumbling edge of a cliff.
drawing-room
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From this reading Tea was laid in state in the drawing-room, a lovely old room with tapestried walls, and windows that opened upon the garden; or at least that part of it which had been robbed of its roses and converted into a kitchen-garden during one of George Lambert's economical fits.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Tea was laid in state in the drawing-room, a lovely old room with tapestried walls, and windows that opened upon the garden; or at least that part of it which had been robbed of its roses and converted into a kitchen-garden during one of George Lambert's economical fits.
economicaladjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
From this reading Tea was laid in state in the drawing-room, a lovely old room with tapestried walls, and windows that opened upon the garden; or at least that part of it which had been robbed of its roses and converted into a kitchen-garden during one of George Lambert's economical fits.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading It was like watching people dancing on a tight rope half cut in two, sailors feasting and merry-making on a sinking wreck, children plucking flowers on the crumbling edge of a cliff.
fascinatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtəd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading He revolted at it, yet felt strangely fascinated.
feastingnounUS /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading It was like watching people dancing on a tight rope half cut in two, sailors feasting and merry-making on a sinking wreck, children plucking flowers on the crumbling edge of a cliff.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He revolted at it, yet felt strangely fascinated.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading Tea was laid in state in the drawing-room, a lovely old room with tapestried walls, and windows that opened upon the garden; or at least that part of it which had been robbed of its roses and converted into a kitchen-garden during one of George Lambert's economical fits.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading It was like watching people dancing on a tight rope half cut in two, sailors feasting and merry-making on a sinking wreck, children plucking flowers on the crumbling edge of a cliff.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading ASPARAGUS AND CATS Charles Bevan followed his cousin to the house.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Tea was laid in state in the drawing-room, a lovely old room with tapestried walls, and windows that opened upon the garden; or at least that part of it which had been robbed of its roses and converted into a kitchen-garden during one of George Lambert's economical fits.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Tea was laid in state in the drawing-room, a lovely old room with tapestried walls, and windows that opened upon the garden; or at least that part of it which had been robbed of its roses and converted into a kitchen-garden during one of George Lambert's economical fits.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tea was laid in state in the drawing-room, a lovely old room with tapestried walls, and windows that opened upon the garden; or at least that part of it which had been robbed of its roses and converted into a kitchen-garden during one of George Lambert's economical fits.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It was like watching people dancing on a tight rope half cut in two, sailors feasting and merry-making on a sinking wreck, children plucking flowers on the crumbling edge of a cliff.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His orderly mind could never have imagined of its own volition a _ménage_ like that of the Lamberts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He revolted at it, yet felt strangely fascinated.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ASPARAGUS AND CATS Charles Bevan followed his cousin to the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading ASPARAGUS AND CATS Charles Bevan followed his cousin to the house.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading His orderly mind could never have imagined of its own volition a _ménage_ like that of the Lamberts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was like watching people dancing on a tight rope half cut in two, sailors feasting and merry-making on a sinking wreck, children plucking flowers on the crumbling edge of a cliff.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Tea was laid in state in the drawing-room, a lovely old room with tapestried walls, and windows that opened upon the garden; or at least that part of it which had been robbed of its roses and converted into a kitchen-garden during one of George Lambert's economical fits.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He revolted at it, yet felt strangely fascinated.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His orderly mind could never have imagined of its own volition a _ménage_ like that of the Lamberts.
kitchen-garden
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From this reading Tea was laid in state in the drawing-room, a lovely old room with tapestried walls, and windows that opened upon the garden; or at least that part of it which had been robbed of its roses and converted into a kitchen-garden during one of George Lambert's economical fits.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Tea was laid in state in the drawing-room, a lovely old room with tapestried walls, and windows that opened upon the garden; or at least that part of it which had been robbed of its roses and converted into a kitchen-garden during one of George Lambert's economical fits.
Lambert'snounUS /ˈlæmbərts/
possessive form of “lambert” — a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter
From this reading Tea was laid in state in the drawing-room, a lovely old room with tapestried walls, and windows that opened upon the garden; or at least that part of it which had been robbed of its roses and converted into a kitchen-garden during one of George Lambert's economical fits.
Lamberts
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From this reading His orderly mind could never have imagined of its own volition a _ménage_ like that of the Lamberts.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Tea was laid in state in the drawing-room, a lovely old room with tapestried walls, and windows that opened upon the garden; or at least that part of it which had been robbed of its roses and converted into a kitchen-garden during one of George Lambert's economical fits.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His orderly mind could never have imagined of its own volition a _ménage_ like that of the Lamberts.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Tea was laid in state in the drawing-room, a lovely old room with tapestried walls, and windows that opened upon the garden; or at least that part of it which had been robbed of its roses and converted into a kitchen-garden during one of George Lambert's economical fits.
merry-making
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From this reading It was like watching people dancing on a tight rope half cut in two, sailors feasting and merry-making on a sinking wreck, children plucking flowers on the crumbling edge of a cliff.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His orderly mind could never have imagined of its own volition a _ménage_ like that of the Lamberts.
ménage
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From this reading His orderly mind could never have imagined of its own volition a _ménage_ like that of the Lamberts.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading His orderly mind could never have imagined of its own volition a _ménage_ like that of the Lamberts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His orderly mind could never have imagined of its own volition a _ménage_ like that of the Lamberts.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Tea was laid in state in the drawing-room, a lovely old room with tapestried walls, and windows that opened upon the garden; or at least that part of it which had been robbed of its roses and converted into a kitchen-garden during one of George Lambert's economical fits.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was like watching people dancing on a tight rope half cut in two, sailors feasting and merry-making on a sinking wreck, children plucking flowers on the crumbling edge of a cliff.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Tea was laid in state in the drawing-room, a lovely old room with tapestried walls, and windows that opened upon the garden; or at least that part of it which had been robbed of its roses and converted into a kitchen-garden during one of George Lambert's economical fits.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Tea was laid in state in the drawing-room, a lovely old room with tapestried walls, and windows that opened upon the garden; or at least that part of it which had been robbed of its roses and converted into a kitchen-garden during one of George Lambert's economical fits.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Tea was laid in state in the drawing-room, a lovely old room with tapestried walls, and windows that opened upon the garden; or at least that part of it which had been robbed of its roses and converted into a kitchen-garden during one of George Lambert's economical fits.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading His orderly mind could never have imagined of its own volition a _ménage_ like that of the Lamberts.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His orderly mind could never have imagined of its own volition a _ménage_ like that of the Lamberts.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Tea was laid in state in the drawing-room, a lovely old room with tapestried walls, and windows that opened upon the garden; or at least that part of it which had been robbed of its roses and converted into a kitchen-garden during one of George Lambert's economical fits.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was like watching people dancing on a tight rope half cut in two, sailors feasting and merry-making on a sinking wreck, children plucking flowers on the crumbling edge of a cliff.
pluckingverbUS /ˈplʌkɪŋ/
-ing form of “pluck” — pull or pull out sharply
From this reading It was like watching people dancing on a tight rope half cut in two, sailors feasting and merry-making on a sinking wreck, children plucking flowers on the crumbling edge of a cliff.
revoltedverbUS /rɪˈvoʊltɪd/
past form of “revolt” — make revolution
From this reading He revolted at it, yet felt strangely fascinated.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Tea was laid in state in the drawing-room, a lovely old room with tapestried walls, and windows that opened upon the garden; or at least that part of it which had been robbed of its roses and converted into a kitchen-garden during one of George Lambert's economical fits.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Tea was laid in state in the drawing-room, a lovely old room with tapestried walls, and windows that opened upon the garden; or at least that part of it which had been robbed of its roses and converted into a kitchen-garden during one of George Lambert's economical fits.
a strong line
From this reading It was like watching people dancing on a tight rope half cut in two, sailors feasting and merry-making on a sinking wreck, children plucking flowers on the crumbling edge of a cliff.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Tea was laid in state in the drawing-room, a lovely old room with tapestried walls, and windows that opened upon the garden; or at least that part of it which had been robbed of its roses and converted into a kitchen-garden during one of George Lambert's economical fits.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading It was like watching people dancing on a tight rope half cut in two, sailors feasting and merry-making on a sinking wreck, children plucking flowers on the crumbling edge of a cliff.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading It was like watching people dancing on a tight rope half cut in two, sailors feasting and merry-making on a sinking wreck, children plucking flowers on the crumbling edge of a cliff.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Tea was laid in state in the drawing-room, a lovely old room with tapestried walls, and windows that opened upon the garden; or at least that part of it which had been robbed of its roses and converted into a kitchen-garden during one of George Lambert's economical fits.
in a strange manner
From this reading He revolted at it, yet felt strangely fascinated.
tapestriedadjective
hung or decorated with tapestry
From this reading Tea was laid in state in the drawing-room, a lovely old room with tapestried walls, and windows that opened upon the garden; or at least that part of it which had been robbed of its roses and converted into a kitchen-garden during one of George Lambert's economical fits.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Tea was laid in state in the drawing-room, a lovely old room with tapestried walls, and windows that opened upon the garden; or at least that part of it which had been robbed of its roses and converted into a kitchen-garden during one of George Lambert's economical fits.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His orderly mind could never have imagined of its own volition a _ménage_ like that of the Lamberts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ASPARAGUS AND CATS Charles Bevan followed his cousin to the house.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading It was like watching people dancing on a tight rope half cut in two, sailors feasting and merry-making on a sinking wreck, children plucking flowers on the crumbling edge of a cliff.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ASPARAGUS AND CATS Charles Bevan followed his cousin to the house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was like watching people dancing on a tight rope half cut in two, sailors feasting and merry-making on a sinking wreck, children plucking flowers on the crumbling edge of a cliff.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Tea was laid in state in the drawing-room, a lovely old room with tapestried walls, and windows that opened upon the garden; or at least that part of it which had been robbed of its roses and converted into a kitchen-garden during one of George Lambert's economical fits.
volitionnounUS /voʊˈlɪʃən/
the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
From this reading His orderly mind could never have imagined of its own volition a _ménage_ like that of the Lamberts.
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 Tea was laid in state in the drawing-room, a lovely old room with tapestried walls, and windows that opened upon the garden; or at least that part of it which had been robbed of its roses and converted into a kitchen-garden during one of George Lambert's economical fits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was like watching people dancing on a tight rope half cut in two, sailors feasting and merry-making on a sinking wreck, children plucking flowers on the crumbling edge of a cliff.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading It was like watching people dancing on a tight rope half cut in two, sailors feasting and merry-making on a sinking wreck, children plucking flowers on the crumbling edge of a cliff.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Tea was laid in state in the drawing-room, a lovely old room with tapestried walls, and windows that opened upon the garden; or at least that part of it which had been robbed of its roses and converted into a kitchen-garden during one of George Lambert's economical fits.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Tea was laid in state in the drawing-room, a lovely old room with tapestried walls, and windows that opened upon the garden; or at least that part of it which had been robbed of its roses and converted into a kitchen-garden during one of George Lambert's economical fits.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tea was laid in state in the drawing-room, a lovely old room with tapestried walls, and windows that opened upon the garden; or at least that part of it which had been robbed of its roses and converted into a kitchen-garden during one of George Lambert's economical fits.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading It was like watching people dancing on a tight rope half cut in two, sailors feasting and merry-making on a sinking wreck, children plucking flowers on the crumbling edge of a cliff.
but in spite of that
From this reading He revolted at it, yet felt strangely fascinated.
