used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His senses were at intervals awakened, by the most exquisite music, to a variety of delight.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading Sometimes, in order to diversify the scene, he would mix in the sports, and, by the graceful activity of his limbs, and the subtle keenness of his wit, would communicate relish and novelty to that which before had palled upon the performers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The leading pursuit of Roderic, as it had been stated by the Druid of Elwy, was the love of pleasure, an attachment to sensuality, luxury and lust.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The leading pursuit of Roderic, as it had been stated by the Druid of Elwy, was the love of pleasure, an attachment to sensuality, luxury and lust.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The leading pursuit of Roderic, as it had been stated by the Druid of Elwy, was the love of pleasure, an attachment to sensuality, luxury and lust.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His senses were at intervals awakened, by the most exquisite music, to a variety of delight.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading The leading pursuit of Roderic, as it had been stated by the Druid of Elwy, was the love of pleasure, an attachment to sensuality, luxury and lust.
aroused or activated
From this reading His senses were at intervals awakened, by the most exquisite music, to a variety of delight.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The leading pursuit of Roderic, as it had been stated by the Druid of Elwy, was the love of pleasure, an attachment to sensuality, luxury and lust.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sometimes, in order to diversify the scene, he would mix in the sports, and, by the graceful activity of his limbs, and the subtle keenness of his wit, would communicate relish and novelty to that which before had palled upon the performers.
beholdingnounUS /bɪˈhoʊldɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He often recreated his view with beholding, from a posture of supineness and indolence, the frolic games, and the mazy dance.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading He often spent whole days in the bosom of voluptuousness, reposing upon couches of down, under ceilings of gold.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The leading pursuit of Roderic, as it had been stated by the Druid of Elwy, was the love of pleasure, an attachment to sensuality, luxury and lust.
ceilingsnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋz/
plural of “ceiling” — the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading He often spent whole days in the bosom of voluptuousness, reposing upon couches of down, under ceilings of gold.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading Sometimes, in order to diversify the scene, he would mix in the sports, and, by the graceful activity of his limbs, and the subtle keenness of his wit, would communicate relish and novelty to that which before had palled upon the performers.
couchesnounUS /ˈkaʊtʃɪz/
plural of “couch” — an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading He often spent whole days in the bosom of voluptuousness, reposing upon couches of down, under ceilings of gold.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading He often recreated his view with beholding, from a posture of supineness and indolence, the frolic games, and the mazy dance.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He often spent whole days in the bosom of voluptuousness, reposing upon couches of down, under ceilings of gold.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading His senses were at intervals awakened, by the most exquisite music, to a variety of delight.
diversifyverbUS /daɪˈvɜːrsəfaɪ/
make (more) diverse
From this reading Sometimes, in order to diversify the scene, he would mix in the sports, and, by the graceful activity of his limbs, and the subtle keenness of his wit, would communicate relish and novelty to that which before had palled upon the performers.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He often spent whole days in the bosom of voluptuousness, reposing upon couches of down, under ceilings of gold.
DruidnounUS /ˈdruːɪd/
a pre-Christian priest among the Celts of ancient Gaul and Britain and Ireland
From this reading The leading pursuit of Roderic, as it had been stated by the Druid of Elwy, was the love of pleasure, an attachment to sensuality, luxury and lust.
Elwy
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From this reading The leading pursuit of Roderic, as it had been stated by the Druid of Elwy, was the love of pleasure, an attachment to sensuality, luxury and lust.
intense or sharp
From this reading His senses were at intervals awakened, by the most exquisite music, to a variety of delight.
frolicnounUS /ˈfrɑːlɪk/
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
From this reading He often recreated his view with beholding, from a posture of supineness and indolence, the frolic games, and the mazy dance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He often recreated his view with beholding, from a posture of supineness and indolence, the frolic games, and the mazy dance.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading He often recreated his view with beholding, from a posture of supineness and indolence, the frolic games, and the mazy dance.
coins made of gold
From this reading He often spent whole days in the bosom of voluptuousness, reposing upon couches of down, under ceilings of gold.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Sometimes, in order to diversify the scene, he would mix in the sports, and, by the graceful activity of his limbs, and the subtle keenness of his wit, would communicate relish and novelty to that which before had palled upon the performers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The leading pursuit of Roderic, as it had been stated by the Druid of Elwy, was the love of pleasure, an attachment to sensuality, luxury and lust.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He often spent whole days in the bosom of voluptuousness, reposing upon couches of down, under ceilings of gold.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His senses were at intervals awakened, by the most exquisite music, to a variety of delight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He often spent whole days in the bosom of voluptuousness, reposing upon couches of down, under ceilings of gold.
indolencenoun
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
From this reading He often recreated his view with beholding, from a posture of supineness and indolence, the frolic games, and the mazy dance.
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading His senses were at intervals awakened, by the most exquisite music, to a variety of delight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The leading pursuit of Roderic, as it had been stated by the Druid of Elwy, was the love of pleasure, an attachment to sensuality, luxury and lust.
keennessnoun
a quick and penetrating intelligence
From this reading Sometimes, in order to diversify the scene, he would mix in the sports, and, by the graceful activity of his limbs, and the subtle keenness of his wit, would communicate relish and novelty to that which before had palled upon the performers.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The leading pursuit of Roderic, as it had been stated by the Druid of Elwy, was the love of pleasure, an attachment to sensuality, luxury and lust.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Sometimes, in order to diversify the scene, he would mix in the sports, and, by the graceful activity of his limbs, and the subtle keenness of his wit, would communicate relish and novelty to that which before had palled upon the performers.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The leading pursuit of Roderic, as it had been stated by the Druid of Elwy, was the love of pleasure, an attachment to sensuality, luxury and lust.
lustnounUS /lʌst/
a strong sexual desire
From this reading The leading pursuit of Roderic, as it had been stated by the Druid of Elwy, was the love of pleasure, an attachment to sensuality, luxury and lust.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading The leading pursuit of Roderic, as it had been stated by the Druid of Elwy, was the love of pleasure, an attachment to sensuality, luxury and lust.
mazyadjective
resembling a labyrinth in form or complexity
From this reading He often recreated his view with beholding, from a posture of supineness and indolence, the frolic games, and the mazy dance.
mixverbUS /mɪks/
mix together different elements
From this reading Sometimes, in order to diversify the scene, he would mix in the sports, and, by the graceful activity of his limbs, and the subtle keenness of his wit, would communicate relish and novelty to that which before had palled upon the performers.
used to form the superlative
From this reading His senses were at intervals awakened, by the most exquisite music, to a variety of delight.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading His senses were at intervals awakened, by the most exquisite music, to a variety of delight.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading Sometimes, in order to diversify the scene, he would mix in the sports, and, by the graceful activity of his limbs, and the subtle keenness of his wit, would communicate relish and novelty to that which before had palled upon the performers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The leading pursuit of Roderic, as it had been stated by the Druid of Elwy, was the love of pleasure, an attachment to sensuality, luxury and lust.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He often spent whole days in the bosom of voluptuousness, reposing upon couches of down, under ceilings of gold.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Sometimes, in order to diversify the scene, he would mix in the sports, and, by the graceful activity of his limbs, and the subtle keenness of his wit, would communicate relish and novelty to that which before had palled upon the performers.
palled
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From this reading Sometimes, in order to diversify the scene, he would mix in the sports, and, by the graceful activity of his limbs, and the subtle keenness of his wit, would communicate relish and novelty to that which before had palled upon the performers.
performersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading Sometimes, in order to diversify the scene, he would mix in the sports, and, by the graceful activity of his limbs, and the subtle keenness of his wit, would communicate relish and novelty to that which before had palled upon the performers.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The leading pursuit of Roderic, as it had been stated by the Druid of Elwy, was the love of pleasure, an attachment to sensuality, luxury and lust.
posturenounUS /ˈpɑːstʃər/
the arrangement of the body and its limbs
From this reading He often recreated his view with beholding, from a posture of supineness and indolence, the frolic games, and the mazy dance.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading The leading pursuit of Roderic, as it had been stated by the Druid of Elwy, was the love of pleasure, an attachment to sensuality, luxury and lust.
recreatedverbUS /ˈrekrieɪtɪd/
past form of “recreate” — give new life or energy to
From this reading He often recreated his view with beholding, from a posture of supineness and indolence, the frolic games, and the mazy dance.
relishnounUS /ˈrelɪʃ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading Sometimes, in order to diversify the scene, he would mix in the sports, and, by the graceful activity of his limbs, and the subtle keenness of his wit, would communicate relish and novelty to that which before had palled upon the performers.
reposing
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From this reading He often spent whole days in the bosom of voluptuousness, reposing upon couches of down, under ceilings of gold.
Roderic
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From this reading The leading pursuit of Roderic, as it had been stated by the Druid of Elwy, was the love of pleasure, an attachment to sensuality, luxury and lust.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Sometimes, in order to diversify the scene, he would mix in the sports, and, by the graceful activity of his limbs, and the subtle keenness of his wit, would communicate relish and novelty to that which before had palled upon the performers.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading His senses were at intervals awakened, by the most exquisite music, to a variety of delight.
sensualitynounUS /ˌsenʃuːˈælətiː/
desire for sensual pleasures
From this reading The leading pursuit of Roderic, as it had been stated by the Druid of Elwy, was the love of pleasure, an attachment to sensuality, luxury and lust.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes, in order to diversify the scene, he would mix in the sports, and, by the graceful activity of his limbs, and the subtle keenness of his wit, would communicate relish and novelty to that which before had palled upon the performers.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He often spent whole days in the bosom of voluptuousness, reposing upon couches of down, under ceilings of gold.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Sometimes, in order to diversify the scene, he would mix in the sports, and, by the graceful activity of his limbs, and the subtle keenness of his wit, would communicate relish and novelty to that which before had palled upon the performers.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading The leading pursuit of Roderic, as it had been stated by the Druid of Elwy, was the love of pleasure, an attachment to sensuality, luxury and lust.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading Sometimes, in order to diversify the scene, he would mix in the sports, and, by the graceful activity of his limbs, and the subtle keenness of his wit, would communicate relish and novelty to that which before had palled upon the performers.
supineness
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From this reading He often recreated his view with beholding, from a posture of supineness and indolence, the frolic games, and the mazy dance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sometimes, in order to diversify the scene, he would mix in the sports, and, by the graceful activity of his limbs, and the subtle keenness of his wit, would communicate relish and novelty to that which before had palled upon the performers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The leading pursuit of Roderic, as it had been stated by the Druid of Elwy, was the love of pleasure, an attachment to sensuality, luxury and lust.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The leading pursuit of Roderic, as it had been stated by the Druid of Elwy, was the love of pleasure, an attachment to sensuality, luxury and lust.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He often spent whole days in the bosom of voluptuousness, reposing upon couches of down, under ceilings of gold.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He often spent whole days in the bosom of voluptuousness, reposing upon couches of down, under ceilings of gold.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading His senses were at intervals awakened, by the most exquisite music, to a variety of delight.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He often recreated his view with beholding, from a posture of supineness and indolence, the frolic games, and the mazy dance.
voluptuousnessnoun
the quality of being attractive and exciting (especially sexually exciting)
From this reading He often spent whole days in the bosom of voluptuousness, reposing upon couches of down, under ceilings of gold.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The leading pursuit of Roderic, as it had been stated by the Druid of Elwy, was the love of pleasure, an attachment to sensuality, luxury and lust.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His senses were at intervals awakened, by the most exquisite music, to a variety of delight.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sometimes, in order to diversify the scene, he would mix in the sports, and, by the graceful activity of his limbs, and the subtle keenness of his wit, would communicate relish and novelty to that which before had palled upon the performers.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He often spent whole days in the bosom of voluptuousness, reposing upon couches of down, under ceilings of gold.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Sometimes, in order to diversify the scene, he would mix in the sports, and, by the graceful activity of his limbs, and the subtle keenness of his wit, would communicate relish and novelty to that which before had palled upon the performers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He often recreated his view with beholding, from a posture of supineness and indolence, the frolic games, and the mazy dance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Sometimes, in order to diversify the scene, he would mix in the sports, and, by the graceful activity of his limbs, and the subtle keenness of his wit, would communicate relish and novelty to that which before had palled upon the performers.
