used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some one proposed a walk into Chesterford and a visit to a moving-picture theatre.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was eight o'clock when the congenial diners finished an elaborate dessert and strolled gaily out of the Inn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was eight o'clock when the congenial diners finished an elaborate dessert and strolled gaily out of the Inn.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The beauty of the night induced the will to loiter.
campusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading When they emerged from it it was half-past nine, thus necessitating a quick hike to the campus.
CAVALIERSnounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪrz/
plural of “cavalier” — a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading REJECTED CAVALIERS One glaring result of Jane's dinner party was the ignoring of the ten-thirty rule that night.
Chesterford
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From this reading Some one proposed a walk into Chesterford and a visit to a moving-picture theatre.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading It was eight o'clock when the congenial diners finished an elaborate dessert and strolled gaily out of the Inn.
dessertnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrt/
a dish served as the last course of a meal
From this reading It was eight o'clock when the congenial diners finished an elaborate dessert and strolled gaily out of the Inn.
dinersnounUS /ˈdaɪnərz/
plural of “diner” — a person eating a meal (especially in a restaurant)
From this reading It was eight o'clock when the congenial diners finished an elaborate dessert and strolled gaily out of the Inn.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading REJECTED CAVALIERS One glaring result of Jane's dinner party was the ignoring of the ten-thirty rule that night.
being one more than seven
From this reading It was eight o'clock when the congenial diners finished an elaborate dessert and strolled gaily out of the Inn.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading It was eight o'clock when the congenial diners finished an elaborate dessert and strolled gaily out of the Inn.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading When they emerged from it it was half-past nine, thus necessitating a quick hike to the campus.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading It was eight o'clock when the congenial diners finished an elaborate dessert and strolled gaily out of the Inn.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When they emerged from it it was half-past nine, thus necessitating a quick hike to the campus.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading It was eight o'clock when the congenial diners finished an elaborate dessert and strolled gaily out of the Inn.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading REJECTED CAVALIERS One glaring result of Jane's dinner party was the ignoring of the ten-thirty rule that night.
half-past
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From this reading When they emerged from it it was half-past nine, thus necessitating a quick hike to the campus.
hikenounUS /haɪk/
a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
From this reading When they emerged from it it was half-past nine, thus necessitating a quick hike to the campus.
ignoringverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “ignore” — refuse to acknowledge
From this reading REJECTED CAVALIERS One glaring result of Jane's dinner party was the ignoring of the ten-thirty rule that night.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading The beauty of the night induced the will to loiter.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading It was eight o'clock when the congenial diners finished an elaborate dessert and strolled gaily out of the Inn.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Some one proposed a walk into Chesterford and a visit to a moving-picture theatre.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was eight o'clock when the congenial diners finished an elaborate dessert and strolled gaily out of the Inn.
Jane's
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From this reading REJECTED CAVALIERS One glaring result of Jane's dinner party was the ignoring of the ten-thirty rule that night.
loiterverbUS /ˈlɔɪtər/
be about
From this reading The beauty of the night induced the will to loiter.
moving-picture
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From this reading Some one proposed a walk into Chesterford and a visit to a moving-picture theatre.
necessitatingverbUS /nəˈsesɪteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading When they emerged from it it was half-past nine, thus necessitating a quick hike to the campus.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading REJECTED CAVALIERS One glaring result of Jane's dinner party was the ignoring of the ten-thirty rule that night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading When they emerged from it it was half-past nine, thus necessitating a quick hike to the campus.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was eight o'clock when the congenial diners finished an elaborate dessert and strolled gaily out of the Inn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading REJECTED CAVALIERS One glaring result of Jane's dinner party was the ignoring of the ten-thirty rule that night.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading REJECTED CAVALIERS One glaring result of Jane's dinner party was the ignoring of the ten-thirty rule that night.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was eight o'clock when the congenial diners finished an elaborate dessert and strolled gaily out of the Inn.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading REJECTED CAVALIERS One glaring result of Jane's dinner party was the ignoring of the ten-thirty rule that night.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Some one proposed a walk into Chesterford and a visit to a moving-picture theatre.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading When they emerged from it it was half-past nine, thus necessitating a quick hike to the campus.
REJECTEDadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading REJECTED CAVALIERS One glaring result of Jane's dinner party was the ignoring of the ten-thirty rule that night.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading REJECTED CAVALIERS One glaring result of Jane's dinner party was the ignoring of the ten-thirty rule that night.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading REJECTED CAVALIERS One glaring result of Jane's dinner party was the ignoring of the ten-thirty rule that night.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some one proposed a walk into Chesterford and a visit to a moving-picture theatre.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading It was eight o'clock when the congenial diners finished an elaborate dessert and strolled gaily out of the Inn.
ten-thirty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading REJECTED CAVALIERS One glaring result of Jane's dinner party was the ignoring of the ten-thirty rule that night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading REJECTED CAVALIERS One glaring result of Jane's dinner party was the ignoring of the ten-thirty rule that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REJECTED CAVALIERS One glaring result of Jane's dinner party was the ignoring of the ten-thirty rule that night.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Some one proposed a walk into Chesterford and a visit to a moving-picture theatre.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they emerged from it it was half-past nine, thus necessitating a quick hike to the campus.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading When they emerged from it it was half-past nine, thus necessitating a quick hike to the campus.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The beauty of the night induced the will to loiter.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Some one proposed a walk into Chesterford and a visit to a moving-picture theatre.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Some one proposed a walk into Chesterford and a visit to a moving-picture theatre.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading REJECTED CAVALIERS One glaring result of Jane's dinner party was the ignoring of the ten-thirty rule that night.
at the time that
From this reading It was eight o'clock when the congenial diners finished an elaborate dessert and strolled gaily out of the Inn.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The beauty of the night induced the will to loiter.
