used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the midst of a grove stands a large, stately building, at the laying of whose corner-stone no one would have ventured to predict that it would some day become a place of refuge for so mixed a company.
advertisedadjectiveUS /ˈædvərtaɪzd/
called to public attention
From this reading It was eleven o'clock at night, A thunderstorm, that had gathered toward evening, had prevented the advertised garden-concert from taking place.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading On the outskirts of the "English Garden" there lies, among other pleasure-resorts of its class, the so-called "Garden of Paradise."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here, on summer days, merry and thirsty folk are wont to gather round the tables and benches, while a band plays from a covered platform.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here, on summer days, merry and thirsty folk are wont to gather round the tables and benches, while a band plays from a covered platform.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the midst of a grove stands a large, stately building, at the laying of whose corner-stone no one would have ventured to predict that it would some day become a place of refuge for so mixed a company.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Here, on summer days, merry and thirsty folk are wont to gather round the tables and benches, while a band plays from a covered platform.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In the midst of a grove stands a large, stately building, at the laying of whose corner-stone no one would have ventured to predict that it would some day become a place of refuge for so mixed a company.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Here, on summer days, merry and thirsty folk are wont to gather round the tables and benches, while a band plays from a covered platform.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading In the midst of a grove stands a large, stately building, at the laying of whose corner-stone no one would have ventured to predict that it would some day become a place of refuge for so mixed a company.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the large hall on the ground floor of the house is generally used for dancing, while the lower side-wings are opened for spectators and for couples that are resting from the waltz.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading On the outskirts of the "English Garden" there lies, among other pleasure-resorts of its class, the so-called "Garden of Paradise."
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading In the midst of a grove stands a large, stately building, at the laying of whose corner-stone no one would have ventured to predict that it would some day become a place of refuge for so mixed a company.
corner-stone
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From this reading In the midst of a grove stands a large, stately building, at the laying of whose corner-stone no one would have ventured to predict that it would some day become a place of refuge for so mixed a company.
couplesnounUS /ˈkʌpəlz/
plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another
From this reading But the large hall on the ground floor of the house is generally used for dancing, while the lower side-wings are opened for spectators and for couples that are resting from the waltz.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Here, on summer days, merry and thirsty folk are wont to gather round the tables and benches, while a band plays from a covered platform.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading But the large hall on the ground floor of the house is generally used for dancing, while the lower side-wings are opened for spectators and for couples that are resting from the waltz.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In the midst of a grove stands a large, stately building, at the laying of whose corner-stone no one would have ventured to predict that it would some day become a place of refuge for so mixed a company.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Here, on summer days, merry and thirsty folk are wont to gather round the tables and benches, while a band plays from a covered platform.
being one more than ten
From this reading It was eleven o'clock at night, A thunderstorm, that had gathered toward evening, had prevented the advertised garden-concert from taking place.
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 On the outskirts of the "English Garden" there lies, among other pleasure-resorts of its class, the so-called "Garden of Paradise."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was eleven o'clock at night, A thunderstorm, that had gathered toward evening, had prevented the advertised garden-concert from taking place.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading But the large hall on the ground floor of the house is generally used for dancing, while the lower side-wings are opened for spectators and for couples that are resting from the waltz.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading Here, on summer days, merry and thirsty folk are wont to gather round the tables and benches, while a band plays from a covered platform.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the midst of a grove stands a large, stately building, at the laying of whose corner-stone no one would have ventured to predict that it would some day become a place of refuge for so mixed a company.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Here, on summer days, merry and thirsty folk are wont to gather round the tables and benches, while a band plays from a covered platform.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading On the outskirts of the "English Garden" there lies, among other pleasure-resorts of its class, the so-called "Garden of Paradise."
garden-concert
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From this reading It was eleven o'clock at night, A thunderstorm, that had gathered toward evening, had prevented the advertised garden-concert from taking place.
assemble or get together
From this reading Here, on summer days, merry and thirsty folk are wont to gather round the tables and benches, while a band plays from a covered platform.
brought together in one place
From this reading It was eleven o'clock at night, A thunderstorm, that had gathered toward evening, had prevented the advertised garden-concert from taking place.
usually; as a rule
From this reading But the large hall on the ground floor of the house is generally used for dancing, while the lower side-wings are opened for spectators and for couples that are resting from the waltz.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading But the large hall on the ground floor of the house is generally used for dancing, while the lower side-wings are opened for spectators and for couples that are resting from the waltz.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading In the midst of a grove stands a large, stately building, at the laying of whose corner-stone no one would have ventured to predict that it would some day become a place of refuge for so mixed a company.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was eleven o'clock at night, A thunderstorm, that had gathered toward evening, had prevented the advertised garden-concert from taking place.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading But the large hall on the ground floor of the house is generally used for dancing, while the lower side-wings are opened for spectators and for couples that are resting from the waltz.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the midst of a grove stands a large, stately building, at the laying of whose corner-stone no one would have ventured to predict that it would some day become a place of refuge for so mixed a company.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, on summer days, merry and thirsty folk are wont to gather round the tables and benches, while a band plays from a covered platform.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But the large hall on the ground floor of the house is generally used for dancing, while the lower side-wings are opened for spectators and for couples that are resting from the waltz.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the midst of a grove stands a large, stately building, at the laying of whose corner-stone no one would have ventured to predict that it would some day become a place of refuge for so mixed a company.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the large hall on the ground floor of the house is generally used for dancing, while the lower side-wings are opened for spectators and for couples that are resting from the waltz.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the midst of a grove stands a large, stately building, at the laying of whose corner-stone no one would have ventured to predict that it would some day become a place of refuge for so mixed a company.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading On the outskirts of the "English Garden" there lies, among other pleasure-resorts of its class, the so-called "Garden of Paradise."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the midst of a grove stands a large, stately building, at the laying of whose corner-stone no one would have ventured to predict that it would some day become a place of refuge for so mixed a company.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading In the midst of a grove stands a large, stately building, at the laying of whose corner-stone no one would have ventured to predict that it would some day become a place of refuge for so mixed a company.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading On the outskirts of the "English Garden" there lies, among other pleasure-resorts of its class, the so-called "Garden of Paradise."
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading But the large hall on the ground floor of the house is generally used for dancing, while the lower side-wings are opened for spectators and for couples that are resting from the waltz.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Here, on summer days, merry and thirsty folk are wont to gather round the tables and benches, while a band plays from a covered platform.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading In the midst of a grove stands a large, stately building, at the laying of whose corner-stone no one would have ventured to predict that it would some day become a place of refuge for so mixed a company.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading In the midst of a grove stands a large, stately building, at the laying of whose corner-stone no one would have ventured to predict that it would some day become a place of refuge for so mixed a company.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was eleven o'clock at night, A thunderstorm, that had gathered toward evening, had prevented the advertised garden-concert from taking place.
not any; not one
From this reading In the midst of a grove stands a large, stately building, at the laying of whose corner-stone no one would have ventured to predict that it would some day become a place of refuge for so mixed a company.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was eleven o'clock at night, A thunderstorm, that had gathered toward evening, had prevented the advertised garden-concert from taking place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the outskirts of the "English Garden" there lies, among other pleasure-resorts of its class, the so-called "Garden of Paradise."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the outskirts of the "English Garden" there lies, among other pleasure-resorts of its class, the so-called "Garden of Paradise."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the midst of a grove stands a large, stately building, at the laying of whose corner-stone no one would have ventured to predict that it would some day become a place of refuge for so mixed a company.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading But the large hall on the ground floor of the house is generally used for dancing, while the lower side-wings are opened for spectators and for couples that are resting from the waltz.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the outskirts of the "English Garden" there lies, among other pleasure-resorts of its class, the so-called "Garden of Paradise."
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading On the outskirts of the "English Garden" there lies, among other pleasure-resorts of its class, the so-called "Garden of Paradise."
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading On the outskirts of the "English Garden" there lies, among other pleasure-resorts of its class, the so-called "Garden of Paradise."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the midst of a grove stands a large, stately building, at the laying of whose corner-stone no one would have ventured to predict that it would some day become a place of refuge for so mixed a company.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Here, on summer days, merry and thirsty folk are wont to gather round the tables and benches, while a band plays from a covered platform.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Here, on summer days, merry and thirsty folk are wont to gather round the tables and benches, while a band plays from a covered platform.
pleasure-resorts
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From this reading On the outskirts of the "English Garden" there lies, among other pleasure-resorts of its class, the so-called "Garden of Paradise."
predictverbUS /prɪˈdɪkt/
make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading In the midst of a grove stands a large, stately building, at the laying of whose corner-stone no one would have ventured to predict that it would some day become a place of refuge for so mixed a company.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading It was eleven o'clock at night, A thunderstorm, that had gathered toward evening, had prevented the advertised garden-concert from taking place.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading In the midst of a grove stands a large, stately building, at the laying of whose corner-stone no one would have ventured to predict that it would some day become a place of refuge for so mixed a company.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading But the large hall on the ground floor of the house is generally used for dancing, while the lower side-wings are opened for spectators and for couples that are resting from the waltz.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Here, on summer days, merry and thirsty folk are wont to gather round the tables and benches, while a band plays from a covered platform.
side-wings
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From this reading But the large hall on the ground floor of the house is generally used for dancing, while the lower side-wings are opened for spectators and for couples that are resting from the waltz.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the midst of a grove stands a large, stately building, at the laying of whose corner-stone no one would have ventured to predict that it would some day become a place of refuge for so mixed a company.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading On the outskirts of the "English Garden" there lies, among other pleasure-resorts of its class, the so-called "Garden of Paradise."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In the midst of a grove stands a large, stately building, at the laying of whose corner-stone no one would have ventured to predict that it would some day become a place of refuge for so mixed a company.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading But the large hall on the ground floor of the house is generally used for dancing, while the lower side-wings are opened for spectators and for couples that are resting from the waltz.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading In the midst of a grove stands a large, stately building, at the laying of whose corner-stone no one would have ventured to predict that it would some day become a place of refuge for so mixed a company.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading In the midst of a grove stands a large, stately building, at the laying of whose corner-stone no one would have ventured to predict that it would some day become a place of refuge for so mixed a company.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Here, on summer days, merry and thirsty folk are wont to gather round the tables and benches, while a band plays from a covered platform.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Here, on summer days, merry and thirsty folk are wont to gather round the tables and benches, while a band plays from a covered platform.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It was eleven o'clock at night, A thunderstorm, that had gathered toward evening, had prevented the advertised garden-concert from taking place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the midst of a grove stands a large, stately building, at the laying of whose corner-stone no one would have ventured to predict that it would some day become a place of refuge for so mixed a company.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the outskirts of the "English Garden" there lies, among other pleasure-resorts of its class, the so-called "Garden of Paradise."
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the outskirts of the "English Garden" there lies, among other pleasure-resorts of its class, the so-called "Garden of Paradise."
thirstyadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrsti/
needing moisture
From this reading Here, on summer days, merry and thirsty folk are wont to gather round the tables and benches, while a band plays from a covered platform.
thunderstormnounUS /ˈθʌndərstɔːrm/
a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
From this reading It was eleven o'clock at night, A thunderstorm, that had gathered toward evening, had prevented the advertised garden-concert from taking place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the midst of a grove stands a large, stately building, at the laying of whose corner-stone no one would have ventured to predict that it would some day become a place of refuge for so mixed a company.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading It was eleven o'clock at night, A thunderstorm, that had gathered toward evening, had prevented the advertised garden-concert from taking place.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading But the large hall on the ground floor of the house is generally used for dancing, while the lower side-wings are opened for spectators and for couples that are resting from the waltz.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading In the midst of a grove stands a large, stately building, at the laying of whose corner-stone no one would have ventured to predict that it would some day become a place of refuge for so mixed a company.
waltznounUS /wɔːlts/
an assured victory (especially in an election)
From this reading But the large hall on the ground floor of the house is generally used for dancing, while the lower side-wings are opened for spectators and for couples that are resting from the waltz.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was eleven o'clock at night, A thunderstorm, that had gathered toward evening, had prevented the advertised garden-concert from taking place.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Here, on summer days, merry and thirsty folk are wont to gather round the tables and benches, while a band plays from a covered platform.
belonging to which person
From this reading In the midst of a grove stands a large, stately building, at the laying of whose corner-stone no one would have ventured to predict that it would some day become a place of refuge for so mixed a company.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading Here, on summer days, merry and thirsty folk are wont to gather round the tables and benches, while a band plays from a covered platform.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In the midst of a grove stands a large, stately building, at the laying of whose corner-stone no one would have ventured to predict that it would some day become a place of refuge for so mixed a company.
