tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Amongst the number of these was that of Sir John Tralaway, who was an active member of the House of Commons.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Amongst the number of these was that of Sir John Tralaway, who was an active member of the House of Commons.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Amongst the number of these was that of Sir John Tralaway, who was an active member of the House of Commons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The London season was longer than usual, for Parliament had weighty and important matters to discuss, and families longing to be in the country were obliged to remain in hot, dusty London till August.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE VISITOR AT THE LODGE.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading But at length the House broke up, and without loss of time the great world fled from the heated atmosphere to go and enjoy either the mountain breezes of Switzerland or the refreshing shades of English country houses.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading The London season was longer than usual, for Parliament had weighty and important matters to discuss, and families longing to be in the country were obliged to remain in hot, dusty London till August.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THAT spring, like other springs, passed away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The London season was longer than usual, for Parliament had weighty and important matters to discuss, and families longing to be in the country were obliged to remain in hot, dusty London till August.
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading But at length the House broke up, and without loss of time the great world fled from the heated atmosphere to go and enjoy either the mountain breezes of Switzerland or the refreshing shades of English country houses.
lacking funds
From this reading But at length the House broke up, and without loss of time the great world fled from the heated atmosphere to go and enjoy either the mountain breezes of Switzerland or the refreshing shades of English country houses.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at length the House broke up, and without loss of time the great world fled from the heated atmosphere to go and enjoy either the mountain breezes of Switzerland or the refreshing shades of English country houses.
CommonsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
From this reading Amongst the number of these was that of Sir John Tralaway, who was an active member of the House of Commons.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The London season was longer than usual, for Parliament had weighty and important matters to discuss, and families longing to be in the country were obliged to remain in hot, dusty London till August.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The London season was longer than usual, for Parliament had weighty and important matters to discuss, and families longing to be in the country were obliged to remain in hot, dusty London till August.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading The London season was longer than usual, for Parliament had weighty and important matters to discuss, and families longing to be in the country were obliged to remain in hot, dusty London till August.
one or the other of two
From this reading But at length the House broke up, and without loss of time the great world fled from the heated atmosphere to go and enjoy either the mountain breezes of Switzerland or the refreshing shades of English country houses.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading But at length the House broke up, and without loss of time the great world fled from the heated atmosphere to go and enjoy either the mountain breezes of Switzerland or the refreshing shades of English country houses.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading But at length the House broke up, and without loss of time the great world fled from the heated atmosphere to go and enjoy either the mountain breezes of Switzerland or the refreshing shades of English country houses.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading The London season was longer than usual, for Parliament had weighty and important matters to discuss, and families longing to be in the country were obliged to remain in hot, dusty London till August.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading But at length the House broke up, and without loss of time the great world fled from the heated atmosphere to go and enjoy either the mountain breezes of Switzerland or the refreshing shades of English country houses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The London season was longer than usual, for Parliament had weighty and important matters to discuss, and families longing to be in the country were obliged to remain in hot, dusty London till August.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But at length the House broke up, and without loss of time the great world fled from the heated atmosphere to go and enjoy either the mountain breezes of Switzerland or the refreshing shades of English country houses.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But at length the House broke up, and without loss of time the great world fled from the heated atmosphere to go and enjoy either the mountain breezes of Switzerland or the refreshing shades of English country houses.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But at length the House broke up, and without loss of time the great world fled from the heated atmosphere to go and enjoy either the mountain breezes of Switzerland or the refreshing shades of English country houses.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The London season was longer than usual, for Parliament had weighty and important matters to discuss, and families longing to be in the country were obliged to remain in hot, dusty London till August.
heatedadjectiveUS /ˈhiːtəd/
made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)
From this reading But at length the House broke up, and without loss of time the great world fled from the heated atmosphere to go and enjoy either the mountain breezes of Switzerland or the refreshing shades of English country houses.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The London season was longer than usual, for Parliament had weighty and important matters to discuss, and families longing to be in the country were obliged to remain in hot, dusty London till August.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Amongst the number of these was that of Sir John Tralaway, who was an active member of the House of Commons.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But at length the House broke up, and without loss of time the great world fled from the heated atmosphere to go and enjoy either the mountain breezes of Switzerland or the refreshing shades of English country houses.
of great significance or value
From this reading The London season was longer than usual, for Parliament had weighty and important matters to discuss, and families longing to be in the country were obliged to remain in hot, dusty London till August.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The London season was longer than usual, for Parliament had weighty and important matters to discuss, and families longing to be in the country were obliged to remain in hot, dusty London till August.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Amongst the number of these was that of Sir John Tralaway, who was an active member of the House of Commons.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading But at length the House broke up, and without loss of time the great world fled from the heated atmosphere to go and enjoy either the mountain breezes of Switzerland or the refreshing shades of English country houses.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THAT spring, like other springs, passed away.
LODGEverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading THE VISITOR AT THE LODGE.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The London season was longer than usual, for Parliament had weighty and important matters to discuss, and families longing to be in the country were obliged to remain in hot, dusty London till August.
for more time
From this reading The London season was longer than usual, for Parliament had weighty and important matters to discuss, and families longing to be in the country were obliged to remain in hot, dusty London till August.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading The London season was longer than usual, for Parliament had weighty and important matters to discuss, and families longing to be in the country were obliged to remain in hot, dusty London till August.
something that is lost
From this reading But at length the House broke up, and without loss of time the great world fled from the heated atmosphere to go and enjoy either the mountain breezes of Switzerland or the refreshing shades of English country houses.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The London season was longer than usual, for Parliament had weighty and important matters to discuss, and families longing to be in the country were obliged to remain in hot, dusty London till August.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Amongst the number of these was that of Sir John Tralaway, who was an active member of the House of Commons.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading But at length the House broke up, and without loss of time the great world fled from the heated atmosphere to go and enjoy either the mountain breezes of Switzerland or the refreshing shades of English country houses.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Amongst the number of these was that of Sir John Tralaway, who was an active member of the House of Commons.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading The London season was longer than usual, for Parliament had weighty and important matters to discuss, and families longing to be in the country were obliged to remain in hot, dusty London till August.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Amongst the number of these was that of Sir John Tralaway, who was an active member of the House of Commons.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But at length the House broke up, and without loss of time the great world fled from the heated atmosphere to go and enjoy either the mountain breezes of Switzerland or the refreshing shades of English country houses.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THAT spring, like other springs, passed away.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading The London season was longer than usual, for Parliament had weighty and important matters to discuss, and families longing to be in the country were obliged to remain in hot, dusty London till August.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THAT spring, like other springs, passed away.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading But at length the House broke up, and without loss of time the great world fled from the heated atmosphere to go and enjoy either the mountain breezes of Switzerland or the refreshing shades of English country houses.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The London season was longer than usual, for Parliament had weighty and important matters to discuss, and families longing to be in the country were obliged to remain in hot, dusty London till August.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The London season was longer than usual, for Parliament had weighty and important matters to discuss, and families longing to be in the country were obliged to remain in hot, dusty London till August.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading But at length the House broke up, and without loss of time the great world fled from the heated atmosphere to go and enjoy either the mountain breezes of Switzerland or the refreshing shades of English country houses.
term of address for a man
From this reading Amongst the number of these was that of Sir John Tralaway, who was an active member of the House of Commons.
the season of growth
From this reading THAT spring, like other springs, passed away.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading THAT spring, like other springs, passed away.
SwitzerlandnounUS /ˈswɪtsərlənd/
a landlocked federal republic in central Europe
From this reading But at length the House broke up, and without loss of time the great world fled from the heated atmosphere to go and enjoy either the mountain breezes of Switzerland or the refreshing shades of English country houses.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The London season was longer than usual, for Parliament had weighty and important matters to discuss, and families longing to be in the country were obliged to remain in hot, dusty London till August.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THAT spring, like other springs, passed away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VISITOR AT THE LODGE.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Amongst the number of these was that of Sir John Tralaway, who was an active member of the House of Commons.
up to a particular time
From this reading The London season was longer than usual, for Parliament had weighty and important matters to discuss, and families longing to be in the country were obliged to remain in hot, dusty London till August.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But at length the House broke up, and without loss of time the great world fled from the heated atmosphere to go and enjoy either the mountain breezes of Switzerland or the refreshing shades of English country houses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The London season was longer than usual, for Parliament had weighty and important matters to discuss, and families longing to be in the country were obliged to remain in hot, dusty London till August.
Tralaway
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From this reading Amongst the number of these was that of Sir John Tralaway, who was an active member of the House of Commons.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But at length the House broke up, and without loss of time the great world fled from the heated atmosphere to go and enjoy either the mountain breezes of Switzerland or the refreshing shades of English country houses.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The London season was longer than usual, for Parliament had weighty and important matters to discuss, and families longing to be in the country were obliged to remain in hot, dusty London till August.
someone who visits
From this reading THE VISITOR AT THE LODGE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The London season was longer than usual, for Parliament had weighty and important matters to discuss, and families longing to be in the country were obliged to remain in hot, dusty London till August.
weightyadjectiveUS /ˈweɪti/
having relatively great weight; heavy
From this reading The London season was longer than usual, for Parliament had weighty and important matters to discuss, and families longing to be in the country were obliged to remain in hot, dusty London till August.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The London season was longer than usual, for Parliament had weighty and important matters to discuss, and families longing to be in the country were obliged to remain in hot, dusty London till August.
which person or people
From this reading Amongst the number of these was that of Sir John Tralaway, who was an active member of the House of Commons.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But at length the House broke up, and without loss of time the great world fled from the heated atmosphere to go and enjoy either the mountain breezes of Switzerland or the refreshing shades of English country houses.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But at length the House broke up, and without loss of time the great world fled from the heated atmosphere to go and enjoy either the mountain breezes of Switzerland or the refreshing shades of English country houses.
