used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of course he reached the Lawrence Hall egregiously late, to find the afternoon dancing, that Lahore prescribes three times a week, in full swing.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Of course he reached the Lawrence Hall egregiously late, to find the afternoon dancing, that Lahore prescribes three times a week, in full swing.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Here Mrs Elton still diffused her exuberant air of patronage; sailing majestically from group to group of her recent guests, and looking more than life size in lavender satin besprinkled with old lace.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The lofty pillared Hall--an aristocrat among Station Clubs--was more crowded than usual.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The lofty pillared Hall--an aristocrat among Station Clubs--was more crowded than usual.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Half the polished floor was uncovered; the rest carpeted and furnished, for lookers-on.
aristocratnounUS /ərˈɪstəkræt/
a member of the aristocracy
From this reading The lofty pillared Hall--an aristocrat among Station Clubs--was more crowded than usual.
besprinkled
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From this reading Here Mrs Elton still diffused her exuberant air of patronage; sailing majestically from group to group of her recent guests, and looking more than life size in lavender satin besprinkled with old lace.
carpetedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːrpətɪd/
covered with or as if with carpeting or with carpeting as specified; often used in combination
From this reading Half the polished floor was uncovered; the rest carpeted and furnished, for lookers-on.
ClubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The lofty pillared Hall--an aristocrat among Station Clubs--was more crowded than usual.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course he reached the Lawrence Hall egregiously late, to find the afternoon dancing, that Lahore prescribes three times a week, in full swing.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The lofty pillared Hall--an aristocrat among Station Clubs--was more crowded than usual.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Of course he reached the Lawrence Hall egregiously late, to find the afternoon dancing, that Lahore prescribes three times a week, in full swing.
diffusedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfjuːzd/
(of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a rough surface or transmission through a translucent material
From this reading Here Mrs Elton still diffused her exuberant air of patronage; sailing majestically from group to group of her recent guests, and looking more than life size in lavender satin besprinkled with old lace.
egregiously
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From this reading Of course he reached the Lawrence Hall egregiously late, to find the afternoon dancing, that Lahore prescribes three times a week, in full swing.
Elton
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From this reading Here Mrs Elton still diffused her exuberant air of patronage; sailing majestically from group to group of her recent guests, and looking more than life size in lavender satin besprinkled with old lace.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading "Which is the more perilous, to meet the temptings of Eve, or to pique her?"--GEORGE MEREDITH.
exuberantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading Here Mrs Elton still diffused her exuberant air of patronage; sailing majestically from group to group of her recent guests, and looking more than life size in lavender satin besprinkled with old lace.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Of course he reached the Lawrence Hall egregiously late, to find the afternoon dancing, that Lahore prescribes three times a week, in full swing.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Half the polished floor was uncovered; the rest carpeted and furnished, for lookers-on.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Half the polished floor was uncovered; the rest carpeted and furnished, for lookers-on.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Here Mrs Elton still diffused her exuberant air of patronage; sailing majestically from group to group of her recent guests, and looking more than life size in lavender satin besprinkled with old lace.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Of course he reached the Lawrence Hall egregiously late, to find the afternoon dancing, that Lahore prescribes three times a week, in full swing.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Half the polished floor was uncovered; the rest carpeted and furnished, for lookers-on.
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 "Which is the more perilous, to meet the temptings of Eve, or to pique her?"--GEORGE MEREDITH.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Here Mrs Elton still diffused her exuberant air of patronage; sailing majestically from group to group of her recent guests, and looking more than life size in lavender satin besprinkled with old lace.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Here Mrs Elton still diffused her exuberant air of patronage; sailing majestically from group to group of her recent guests, and looking more than life size in lavender satin besprinkled with old lace.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half the polished floor was uncovered; the rest carpeted and furnished, for lookers-on.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Of course he reached the Lawrence Hall egregiously late, to find the afternoon dancing, that Lahore prescribes three times a week, in full swing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course he reached the Lawrence Hall egregiously late, to find the afternoon dancing, that Lahore prescribes three times a week, in full swing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Which is the more perilous, to meet the temptings of Eve, or to pique her?"--GEORGE MEREDITH.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here Mrs Elton still diffused her exuberant air of patronage; sailing majestically from group to group of her recent guests, and looking more than life size in lavender satin besprinkled with old lace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course he reached the Lawrence Hall egregiously late, to find the afternoon dancing, that Lahore prescribes three times a week, in full swing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Which is the more perilous, to meet the temptings of Eve, or to pique her?"--GEORGE MEREDITH.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Here Mrs Elton still diffused her exuberant air of patronage; sailing majestically from group to group of her recent guests, and looking more than life size in lavender satin besprinkled with old lace.
LahorenounUS /lɑːˈhɔːr/
city in northeast Pakistan
From this reading Of course he reached the Lawrence Hall egregiously late, to find the afternoon dancing, that Lahore prescribes three times a week, in full swing.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Of course he reached the Lawrence Hall egregiously late, to find the afternoon dancing, that Lahore prescribes three times a week, in full swing.
lavenderadjectiveUS /ˈlævəndər/
of a pale purple color
From this reading Here Mrs Elton still diffused her exuberant air of patronage; sailing majestically from group to group of her recent guests, and looking more than life size in lavender satin besprinkled with old lace.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading Of course he reached the Lawrence Hall egregiously late, to find the afternoon dancing, that Lahore prescribes three times a week, in full swing.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Here Mrs Elton still diffused her exuberant air of patronage; sailing majestically from group to group of her recent guests, and looking more than life size in lavender satin besprinkled with old lace.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading The lofty pillared Hall--an aristocrat among Station Clubs--was more crowded than usual.
lookers-on
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Half the polished floor was uncovered; the rest carpeted and furnished, for lookers-on.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Here Mrs Elton still diffused her exuberant air of patronage; sailing majestically from group to group of her recent guests, and looking more than life size in lavender satin besprinkled with old lace.
majesticallyadverbUS /məˈdʒestɪkəli/
in a majestic manner
From this reading Here Mrs Elton still diffused her exuberant air of patronage; sailing majestically from group to group of her recent guests, and looking more than life size in lavender satin besprinkled with old lace.
come together
From this reading "Which is the more perilous, to meet the temptings of Eve, or to pique her?"--GEORGE MEREDITH.
MEREDITHnounUS /ˈmerɪdɪθ/
United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)
From this reading "Which is the more perilous, to meet the temptings of Eve, or to pique her?"--GEORGE MEREDITH.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Which is the more perilous, to meet the temptings of Eve, or to pique her?"--GEORGE MEREDITH.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Here Mrs Elton still diffused her exuberant air of patronage; sailing majestically from group to group of her recent guests, and looking more than life size in lavender satin besprinkled with old lace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Which is the more perilous, to meet the temptings of Eve, or to pique her?"--GEORGE MEREDITH.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Here Mrs Elton still diffused her exuberant air of patronage; sailing majestically from group to group of her recent guests, and looking more than life size in lavender satin besprinkled with old lace.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Which is the more perilous, to meet the temptings of Eve, or to pique her?"--GEORGE MEREDITH.
patronagenounUS /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading Here Mrs Elton still diffused her exuberant air of patronage; sailing majestically from group to group of her recent guests, and looking more than life size in lavender satin besprinkled with old lace.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading "Which is the more perilous, to meet the temptings of Eve, or to pique her?"--GEORGE MEREDITH.
pillaredadjectiveUS /ˈpɪlərd/
having pillars
From this reading The lofty pillared Hall--an aristocrat among Station Clubs--was more crowded than usual.
piquenounUS /piːk/
tightly woven fabric with raised cords
From this reading "Which is the more perilous, to meet the temptings of Eve, or to pique her?"--GEORGE MEREDITH.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading Half the polished floor was uncovered; the rest carpeted and furnished, for lookers-on.
prescribesverbUS /priˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “prescribe” — issue commands or orders for
From this reading Of course he reached the Lawrence Hall egregiously late, to find the afternoon dancing, that Lahore prescribes three times a week, in full swing.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Of course he reached the Lawrence Hall egregiously late, to find the afternoon dancing, that Lahore prescribes three times a week, in full swing.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Here Mrs Elton still diffused her exuberant air of patronage; sailing majestically from group to group of her recent guests, and looking more than life size in lavender satin besprinkled with old lace.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Half the polished floor was uncovered; the rest carpeted and furnished, for lookers-on.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading Here Mrs Elton still diffused her exuberant air of patronage; sailing majestically from group to group of her recent guests, and looking more than life size in lavender satin besprinkled with old lace.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading Here Mrs Elton still diffused her exuberant air of patronage; sailing majestically from group to group of her recent guests, and looking more than life size in lavender satin besprinkled with old lace.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Here Mrs Elton still diffused her exuberant air of patronage; sailing majestically from group to group of her recent guests, and looking more than life size in lavender satin besprinkled with old lace.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The lofty pillared Hall--an aristocrat among Station Clubs--was more crowded than usual.
not in physical motion
From this reading Here Mrs Elton still diffused her exuberant air of patronage; sailing majestically from group to group of her recent guests, and looking more than life size in lavender satin besprinkled with old lace.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Of course he reached the Lawrence Hall egregiously late, to find the afternoon dancing, that Lahore prescribes three times a week, in full swing.
temptings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Which is the more perilous, to meet the temptings of Eve, or to pique her?"--GEORGE MEREDITH.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The lofty pillared Hall--an aristocrat among Station Clubs--was more crowded than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course he reached the Lawrence Hall egregiously late, to find the afternoon dancing, that Lahore prescribes three times a week, in full swing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Which is the more perilous, to meet the temptings of Eve, or to pique her?"--GEORGE MEREDITH.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Of course he reached the Lawrence Hall egregiously late, to find the afternoon dancing, that Lahore prescribes three times a week, in full swing.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Of course he reached the Lawrence Hall egregiously late, to find the afternoon dancing, that Lahore prescribes three times a week, in full swing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Which is the more perilous, to meet the temptings of Eve, or to pique her?"--GEORGE MEREDITH.
uncoveredadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌvərd/
not covered with clothing
From this reading Half the polished floor was uncovered; the rest carpeted and furnished, for lookers-on.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The lofty pillared Hall--an aristocrat among Station Clubs--was more crowded than usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The lofty pillared Hall--an aristocrat among Station Clubs--was more crowded than usual.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Of course he reached the Lawrence Hall egregiously late, to find the afternoon dancing, that Lahore prescribes three times a week, in full swing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Which is the more perilous, to meet the temptings of Eve, or to pique her?"--GEORGE MEREDITH.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here Mrs Elton still diffused her exuberant air of patronage; sailing majestically from group to group of her recent guests, and looking more than life size in lavender satin besprinkled with old lace.
