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From this reading Its plainness and economy soon incurred reproach;[33] while there were intervals in which the first uncertain signs of mental derangement caused the young King to be withdrawn from public observation.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For some years after the arrival of the Queen, the enlivening influence of a new reign is clearly traceable in Walpole’s letters.
Almack's
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From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading For some years after the arrival of the Queen, the enlivening influence of a new reign is clearly traceable in Walpole’s letters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
BallsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Its plainness and economy soon incurred reproach;[33] while there were intervals in which the first uncertain signs of mental derangement caused the young King to be withdrawn from public observation.
birthdaysnounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪz/
plural of “birthday” — an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading Still there were christenings and birthdays, with now and then a wedding, to be celebrated in the royal family; and the State festivities, unavoidable on these occasions, were eagerly emulated by the nobility.
BowernounUS /ˈbaʊər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Still there were christenings and birthdays, with now and then a wedding, to be celebrated in the royal family; and the State festivities, unavoidable on these occasions, were eagerly emulated by the nobility.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Its plainness and economy soon incurred reproach;[33] while there were intervals in which the first uncertain signs of mental derangement caused the young King to be withdrawn from public observation.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Still there were christenings and birthdays, with now and then a wedding, to be celebrated in the royal family; and the State festivities, unavoidable on these occasions, were eagerly emulated by the nobility.
christenings
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From this reading Still there were christenings and birthdays, with now and then a wedding, to be celebrated in the royal family; and the State festivities, unavoidable on these occasions, were eagerly emulated by the nobility.
Chudleigh's
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From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
without doubt or question
From this reading For some years after the arrival of the Queen, the enlivening influence of a new reign is clearly traceable in Walpole’s letters.
contributeverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
bestow a quality on
From this reading The Court, indeed, did not willingly contribute much to the national gaiety.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The Court, indeed, did not willingly contribute much to the national gaiety.
derangementnoun
a state of mental disturbance and disorientation
From this reading Its plainness and economy soon incurred reproach;[33] while there were intervals in which the first uncertain signs of mental derangement caused the young King to be withdrawn from public observation.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Court, indeed, did not willingly contribute much to the national gaiety.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
DuchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Still there were christenings and birthdays, with now and then a wedding, to be celebrated in the royal family; and the State festivities, unavoidable on these occasions, were eagerly emulated by the nobility.
economynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading Its plainness and economy soon incurred reproach;[33] while there were intervals in which the first uncertain signs of mental derangement caused the young King to be withdrawn from public observation.
emulatedverbUS /ˈemjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “emulate” — strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
From this reading Still there were christenings and birthdays, with now and then a wedding, to be celebrated in the royal family; and the State festivities, unavoidable on these occasions, were eagerly emulated by the nobility.
enliveningadjectiveUS /enˈlaɪvənɪŋ/
giving spirit and vivacity
From this reading For some years after the arrival of the Queen, the enlivening influence of a new reign is clearly traceable in Walpole’s letters.
EntertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
Esher
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From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
a social unit living together
From this reading Still there were christenings and birthdays, with now and then a wedding, to be celebrated in the royal family; and the State festivities, unavoidable on these occasions, were eagerly emulated by the nobility.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading Still there were christenings and birthdays, with now and then a wedding, to be celebrated in the royal family; and the State festivities, unavoidable on these occasions, were eagerly emulated by the nobility.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Its plainness and economy soon incurred reproach;[33] while there were intervals in which the first uncertain signs of mental derangement caused the young King to be withdrawn from public observation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Its plainness and economy soon incurred reproach;[33] while there were intervals in which the first uncertain signs of mental derangement caused the young King to be withdrawn from public observation.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading The Court, indeed, did not willingly contribute much to the national gaiety.
GallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
Head-gear
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From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
not in action or at work
From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For some years after the arrival of the Queen, the enlivening influence of a new reign is clearly traceable in Walpole’s letters.
incurredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading Its plainness and economy soon incurred reproach;[33] while there were intervals in which the first uncertain signs of mental derangement caused the young King to be withdrawn from public observation.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The Court, indeed, did not willingly contribute much to the national gaiety.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading For some years after the arrival of the Queen, the enlivening influence of a new reign is clearly traceable in Walpole’s letters.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Its plainness and economy soon incurred reproach;[33] while there were intervals in which the first uncertain signs of mental derangement caused the young King to be withdrawn from public observation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For some years after the arrival of the Queen, the enlivening influence of a new reign is clearly traceable in Walpole’s letters.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its plainness and economy soon incurred reproach;[33] while there were intervals in which the first uncertain signs of mental derangement caused the young King to be withdrawn from public observation.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Its plainness and economy soon incurred reproach;[33] while there were intervals in which the first uncertain signs of mental derangement caused the young King to be withdrawn from public observation.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
the literary culture
From this reading For some years after the arrival of the Queen, the enlivening influence of a new reign is clearly traceable in Walpole’s letters.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
MasqueradeverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪd/
take part in a masquerade
From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Its plainness and economy soon incurred reproach;[33] while there were intervals in which the first uncertain signs of mental derangement caused the young King to be withdrawn from public observation.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The Court, indeed, did not willingly contribute much to the national gaiety.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading The Court, indeed, did not willingly contribute much to the national gaiety.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading For some years after the arrival of the Queen, the enlivening influence of a new reign is clearly traceable in Walpole’s letters.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading Still there were christenings and birthdays, with now and then a wedding, to be celebrated in the royal family; and the State festivities, unavoidable on these occasions, were eagerly emulated by the nobility.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Court, indeed, did not willingly contribute much to the national gaiety.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Still there were christenings and birthdays, with now and then a wedding, to be celebrated in the royal family; and the State festivities, unavoidable on these occasions, were eagerly emulated by the nobility.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Its plainness and economy soon incurred reproach;[33] while there were intervals in which the first uncertain signs of mental derangement caused the young King to be withdrawn from public observation.
something you have to do
From this reading Still there were christenings and birthdays, with now and then a wedding, to be celebrated in the royal family; and the State festivities, unavoidable on these occasions, were eagerly emulated by the nobility.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Still there were christenings and birthdays, with now and then a wedding, to be celebrated in the royal family; and the State festivities, unavoidable on these occasions, were eagerly emulated by the nobility.
Otranto
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From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
Periwig-makers
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From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
PetitionnounUS /pəˈtɪʃən/
a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
plainnessnoun
the state of being unmixed with other material
From this reading Its plainness and economy soon incurred reproach;[33] while there were intervals in which the first uncertain signs of mental derangement caused the young King to be withdrawn from public observation.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Its plainness and economy soon incurred reproach;[33] while there were intervals in which the first uncertain signs of mental derangement caused the young King to be withdrawn from public observation.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading For some years after the arrival of the Queen, the enlivening influence of a new reign is clearly traceable in Walpole’s letters.
Queensberry
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From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading For some years after the arrival of the Queen, the enlivening influence of a new reign is clearly traceable in Walpole’s letters.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading Its plainness and economy soon incurred reproach;[33] while there were intervals in which the first uncertain signs of mental derangement caused the young King to be withdrawn from public observation.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Still there were christenings and birthdays, with now and then a wedding, to be celebrated in the royal family; and the State festivities, unavoidable on these occasions, were eagerly emulated by the nobility.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Its plainness and economy soon incurred reproach;[33] while there were intervals in which the first uncertain signs of mental derangement caused the young King to be withdrawn from public observation.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some years after the arrival of the Queen, the enlivening influence of a new reign is clearly traceable in Walpole’s letters.
in the near future
From this reading Its plainness and economy soon incurred reproach;[33] while there were intervals in which the first uncertain signs of mental derangement caused the young King to be withdrawn from public observation.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Still there were christenings and birthdays, with now and then a wedding, to be celebrated in the royal family; and the State festivities, unavoidable on these occasions, were eagerly emulated by the nobility.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still there were christenings and birthdays, with now and then a wedding, to be celebrated in the royal family; and the State festivities, unavoidable on these occasions, were eagerly emulated by the nobility.
StrawberrynounUS /ˈstrɔːberi/
sweet fleshy red fruit
From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Still there were christenings and birthdays, with now and then a wedding, to be celebrated in the royal family; and the State festivities, unavoidable on these occasions, were eagerly emulated by the nobility.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Its plainness and economy soon incurred reproach;[33] while there were intervals in which the first uncertain signs of mental derangement caused the young King to be withdrawn from public observation.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Still there were christenings and birthdays, with now and then a wedding, to be celebrated in the royal family; and the State festivities, unavoidable on these occasions, were eagerly emulated by the nobility.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Court, indeed, did not willingly contribute much to the national gaiety.
traceableadjectiveUS /ˈtreɪsəbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) able to be traced to
From this reading For some years after the arrival of the Queen, the enlivening influence of a new reign is clearly traceable in Walpole’s letters.
Twickenham
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From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
unavoidableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/
impossible to avoid or evade
From this reading Still there were christenings and birthdays, with now and then a wedding, to be celebrated in the royal family; and the State festivities, unavoidable on these occasions, were eagerly emulated by the nobility.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Its plainness and economy soon incurred reproach;[33] while there were intervals in which the first uncertain signs of mental derangement caused the young King to be withdrawn from public observation.
usagesnounUS /ˈjuːsədʒəz/
plural of “usage” — the act of using
From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
Walpole's
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From this reading General Taste for Pleasure.--Entertainments at Twickenham and Esher.--Miss Chudleigh’s Ball.--Masquerade at Richmond House.--The Gallery at Strawberry Hill.--Balls.--The Duchess of Queensberry.--Petition of the Periwig-makers.--Ladies’ Head-gear.--Almack’s.--The Castle of Otranto.--Plans for a Bower.--A Late Dinner.--Walpole’s Idle Life.--Social usages.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Still there were christenings and birthdays, with now and then a wedding, to be celebrated in the royal family; and the State festivities, unavoidable on these occasions, were eagerly emulated by the nobility.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its plainness and economy soon incurred reproach;[33] while there were intervals in which the first uncertain signs of mental derangement caused the young King to be withdrawn from public observation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Its plainness and economy soon incurred reproach;[33] while there were intervals in which the first uncertain signs of mental derangement caused the young King to be withdrawn from public observation.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Its plainness and economy soon incurred reproach;[33] while there were intervals in which the first uncertain signs of mental derangement caused the young King to be withdrawn from public observation.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading The Court, indeed, did not willingly contribute much to the national gaiety.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Still there were christenings and birthdays, with now and then a wedding, to be celebrated in the royal family; and the State festivities, unavoidable on these occasions, were eagerly emulated by the nobility.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading Its plainness and economy soon incurred reproach;[33] while there were intervals in which the first uncertain signs of mental derangement caused the young King to be withdrawn from public observation.
a late time of life
From this reading For some years after the arrival of the Queen, the enlivening influence of a new reign is clearly traceable in Walpole’s letters.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Its plainness and economy soon incurred reproach;[33] while there were intervals in which the first uncertain signs of mental derangement caused the young King to be withdrawn from public observation.
