used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next day a grand garden party was given at Glencairn Hall.
(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 All Edinburgh was invited, and they came eagerly to see the great poet, who was on the eve of leaving the social world to retire to his farm in Ayrshire, and to see Highland Mary, the dainty, flower-like sweetheart of their idol.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All Edinburgh was invited, and they came eagerly to see the great poet, who was on the eve of leaving the social world to retire to his farm in Ayrshire, and to see Highland Mary, the dainty, flower-like sweetheart of their idol.
archerynounUS /ˈɑːrtʃəri/
the sport of shooting arrows with a bow
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next day a grand garden party was given at Glencairn Hall.
AyrshirenounUS /ˈeɪərʃaɪər/
hardy breed of dairy cattle from Ayr, Scotland
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plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Bright flags of all nations waved from different parts of the gardens—signals of putting, archery, and dancing—and the seductive music of the Queen’s theater orchestra rose up and joined the songs of birds and the tinkle of the fountains in full play.
boothsnounUS /buːθs/
plural of “booth” — a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading Refreshment booths of red and white canvas were dotted here and there on the smooth velvet lawns.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The grounds looked very bright and gay.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading All Edinburgh was invited, and they came eagerly to see the great poet, who was on the eve of leaving the social world to retire to his farm in Ayrshire, and to see Highland Mary, the dainty, flower-like sweetheart of their idol.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Refreshment booths of red and white canvas were dotted here and there on the smooth velvet lawns.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading All Edinburgh was invited, and they came eagerly to see the great poet, who was on the eve of leaving the social world to retire to his farm in Ayrshire, and to see Highland Mary, the dainty, flower-like sweetheart of their idol.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Bright flags of all nations waved from different parts of the gardens—signals of putting, archery, and dancing—and the seductive music of the Queen’s theater orchestra rose up and joined the songs of birds and the tinkle of the fountains in full play.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day a grand garden party was given at Glencairn Hall.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Bright flags of all nations waved from different parts of the gardens—signals of putting, archery, and dancing—and the seductive music of the Queen’s theater orchestra rose up and joined the songs of birds and the tinkle of the fountains in full play.
dottedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːtəd/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading Refreshment booths of red and white canvas were dotted here and there on the smooth velvet lawns.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading All Edinburgh was invited, and they came eagerly to see the great poet, who was on the eve of leaving the social world to retire to his farm in Ayrshire, and to see Highland Mary, the dainty, flower-like sweetheart of their idol.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
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(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
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be a farmer; work as a farmer
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flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
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flower-like
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fountainsnounUS /ˈfaʊntənz/
plural of “fountain” — a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
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a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The next day a grand garden party was given at Glencairn Hall.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Bright flags of all nations waved from different parts of the gardens—signals of putting, archery, and dancing—and the seductive music of the Queen’s theater orchestra rose up and joined the songs of birds and the tinkle of the fountains in full play.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The grounds looked very bright and gay.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The next day a grand garden party was given at Glencairn Hall.
Glencairn
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From this reading The next day a grand garden party was given at Glencairn Hall.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The next day a grand garden party was given at Glencairn Hall.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading All Edinburgh was invited, and they came eagerly to see the great poet, who was on the eve of leaving the social world to retire to his farm in Ayrshire, and to see Highland Mary, the dainty, flower-like sweetheart of their idol.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The grounds looked very bright and gay.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The next day a grand garden party was given at Glencairn Hall.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Refreshment booths of red and white canvas were dotted here and there on the smooth velvet lawns.
HighlandnounUS /ˈhaɪlənd/
elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading All Edinburgh was invited, and they came eagerly to see the great poet, who was on the eve of leaving the social world to retire to his farm in Ayrshire, and to see Highland Mary, the dainty, flower-like sweetheart of their idol.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
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lawnsnounUS /lɔːnz/
plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass
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the act of departing
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past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The grounds looked very bright and gay.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
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an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Bright flags of all nations waved from different parts of the gardens—signals of putting, archery, and dancing—and the seductive music of the Queen’s theater orchestra rose up and joined the songs of birds and the tinkle of the fountains in full play.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
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immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day a grand garden party was given at Glencairn Hall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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orchestranounUS /ˈɔːrkəstrə/
a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players
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the local environment
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an organization to gain political power
From this reading The next day a grand garden party was given at Glencairn Hall.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Bright flags of all nations waved from different parts of the gardens—signals of putting, archery, and dancing—and the seductive music of the Queen’s theater orchestra rose up and joined the songs of birds and the tinkle of the fountains in full play.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
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hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Bright flags of all nations waved from different parts of the gardens—signals of putting, archery, and dancing—and the seductive music of the Queen’s theater orchestra rose up and joined the songs of birds and the tinkle of the fountains in full play.
Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
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red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Refreshment booths of red and white canvas were dotted here and there on the smooth velvet lawns.
RefreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading Refreshment booths of red and white canvas were dotted here and there on the smooth velvet lawns.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
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any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
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seductiveadjectiveUS /sɪˈdʌktɪv/
tending to entice into a desired action or state
From this reading Bright flags of all nations waved from different parts of the gardens—signals of putting, archery, and dancing—and the seductive music of the Queen’s theater orchestra rose up and joined the songs of birds and the tinkle of the fountains in full play.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Bright flags of all nations waved from different parts of the gardens—signals of putting, archery, and dancing—and the seductive music of the Queen’s theater orchestra rose up and joined the songs of birds and the tinkle of the fountains in full play.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Refreshment booths of red and white canvas were dotted here and there on the smooth velvet lawns.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading All Edinburgh was invited, and they came eagerly to see the great poet, who was on the eve of leaving the social world to retire to his farm in Ayrshire, and to see Highland Mary, the dainty, flower-like sweetheart of their idol.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading Bright flags of all nations waved from different parts of the gardens—signals of putting, archery, and dancing—and the seductive music of the Queen’s theater orchestra rose up and joined the songs of birds and the tinkle of the fountains in full play.
sweetheartnounUS /ˈswiːthɑːrt/
a person loved by another person
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day a grand garden party was given at Glencairn Hall.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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in or at that place or location
From this reading Refreshment booths of red and white canvas were dotted here and there on the smooth velvet lawns.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All Edinburgh was invited, and they came eagerly to see the great poet, who was on the eve of leaving the social world to retire to his farm in Ayrshire, and to see Highland Mary, the dainty, flower-like sweetheart of their idol.
tinklenounUS /ˈtɪŋkəl/
a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All Edinburgh was invited, and they came eagerly to see the great poet, who was on the eve of leaving the social world to retire to his farm in Ayrshire, and to see Highland Mary, the dainty, flower-like sweetheart of their idol.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Bright flags of all nations waved from different parts of the gardens—signals of putting, archery, and dancing—and the seductive music of the Queen’s theater orchestra rose up and joined the songs of birds and the tinkle of the fountains in full play.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading Refreshment booths of red and white canvas were dotted here and there on the smooth velvet lawns.
precisely as stated
From this reading The grounds looked very bright and gay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day a grand garden party was given at Glencairn Hall.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Bright flags of all nations waved from different parts of the gardens—signals of putting, archery, and dancing—and the seductive music of the Queen’s theater orchestra rose up and joined the songs of birds and the tinkle of the fountains in full play.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Refreshment booths of red and white canvas were dotted here and there on the smooth velvet lawns.
a Caucasian
From this reading Refreshment booths of red and white canvas were dotted here and there on the smooth velvet lawns.
which person or people
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everything that exists anywhere
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