aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Extensive preparations throughout the higher classes of society indicated that some very important event or events were about to take place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Extravagant purchases made in the several stores where were displayed dry goods, intimated that the fair sex looked forward to the approaching festivity with intense and joyous anticipation.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading Extravagant purchases made in the several stores where were displayed dry goods, intimated that the fair sex looked forward to the approaching festivity with intense and joyous anticipation.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Extravagant purchases made in the several stores where were displayed dry goods, intimated that the fair sex looked forward to the approaching festivity with intense and joyous anticipation.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading New-year's eve has arrived.
BRUNSWICKnounUS /ˈbrʌnzwɪk/
a university town in southwestern Maine
From this reading NEW BRUNSWICK.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading The capital of New Brunswick was the scene of more than usual excitement.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Extensive preparations throughout the higher classes of society indicated that some very important event or events were about to take place.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Extravagant purchases made in the several stores where were displayed dry goods, intimated that the fair sex looked forward to the approaching festivity with intense and joyous anticipation.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Extravagant purchases made in the several stores where were displayed dry goods, intimated that the fair sex looked forward to the approaching festivity with intense and joyous anticipation.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading New-year's eve has arrived.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Extensive preparations throughout the higher classes of society indicated that some very important event or events were about to take place.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Extensive preparations throughout the higher classes of society indicated that some very important event or events were about to take place.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The capital of New Brunswick was the scene of more than usual excitement.
ExtensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Extensive preparations throughout the higher classes of society indicated that some very important event or events were about to take place.
ExtravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading Extravagant purchases made in the several stores where were displayed dry goods, intimated that the fair sex looked forward to the approaching festivity with intense and joyous anticipation.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Extravagant purchases made in the several stores where were displayed dry goods, intimated that the fair sex looked forward to the approaching festivity with intense and joyous anticipation.
festivitynounUS /feˈstɪvəti/
any joyous diversion
From this reading Extravagant purchases made in the several stores where were displayed dry goods, intimated that the fair sex looked forward to the approaching festivity with intense and joyous anticipation.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Extravagant purchases made in the several stores where were displayed dry goods, intimated that the fair sex looked forward to the approaching festivity with intense and joyous anticipation.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading Extravagant purchases made in the several stores where were displayed dry goods, intimated that the fair sex looked forward to the approaching festivity with intense and joyous anticipation.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading New-year's eve has arrived.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Extensive preparations throughout the higher classes of society indicated that some very important event or events were about to take place.
of great significance or value
From this reading Extensive preparations throughout the higher classes of society indicated that some very important event or events were about to take place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Extravagant purchases made in the several stores where were displayed dry goods, intimated that the fair sex looked forward to the approaching festivity with intense and joyous anticipation.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Extensive preparations throughout the higher classes of society indicated that some very important event or events were about to take place.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Extravagant purchases made in the several stores where were displayed dry goods, intimated that the fair sex looked forward to the approaching festivity with intense and joyous anticipation.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading Extravagant purchases made in the several stores where were displayed dry goods, intimated that the fair sex looked forward to the approaching festivity with intense and joyous anticipation.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading Extravagant purchases made in the several stores where were displayed dry goods, intimated that the fair sex looked forward to the approaching festivity with intense and joyous anticipation.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Extravagant purchases made in the several stores where were displayed dry goods, intimated that the fair sex looked forward to the approaching festivity with intense and joyous anticipation.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Extravagant purchases made in the several stores where were displayed dry goods, intimated that the fair sex looked forward to the approaching festivity with intense and joyous anticipation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The capital of New Brunswick was the scene of more than usual excitement.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW BRUNSWICK.
New-year's
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From this reading New-year's eve has arrived.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The capital of New Brunswick was the scene of more than usual excitement.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Extensive preparations throughout the higher classes of society indicated that some very important event or events were about to take place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Extensive preparations throughout the higher classes of society indicated that some very important event or events were about to take place.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Extensive preparations throughout the higher classes of society indicated that some very important event or events were about to take place.
purchasesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsəz/
plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Extravagant purchases made in the several stores where were displayed dry goods, intimated that the fair sex looked forward to the approaching festivity with intense and joyous anticipation.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The capital of New Brunswick was the scene of more than usual excitement.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Extravagant purchases made in the several stores where were displayed dry goods, intimated that the fair sex looked forward to the approaching festivity with intense and joyous anticipation.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading Extravagant purchases made in the several stores where were displayed dry goods, intimated that the fair sex looked forward to the approaching festivity with intense and joyous anticipation.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Extensive preparations throughout the higher classes of society indicated that some very important event or events were about to take place.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Extensive preparations throughout the higher classes of society indicated that some very important event or events were about to take place.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Extravagant purchases made in the several stores where were displayed dry goods, intimated that the fair sex looked forward to the approaching festivity with intense and joyous anticipation.
carry out
From this reading Extensive preparations throughout the higher classes of society indicated that some very important event or events were about to take place.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The capital of New Brunswick was the scene of more than usual excitement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Extensive preparations throughout the higher classes of society indicated that some very important event or events were about to take place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The capital of New Brunswick was the scene of more than usual excitement.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Extensive preparations throughout the higher classes of society indicated that some very important event or events were about to take place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Extensive preparations throughout the higher classes of society indicated that some very important event or events were about to take place.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The capital of New Brunswick was the scene of more than usual excitement.
precisely as stated
From this reading Extensive preparations throughout the higher classes of society indicated that some very important event or events were about to take place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The capital of New Brunswick was the scene of more than usual excitement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Extensive preparations throughout the higher classes of society indicated that some very important event or events were about to take place.
in or at the place that
From this reading Extravagant purchases made in the several stores where were displayed dry goods, intimated that the fair sex looked forward to the approaching festivity with intense and joyous anticipation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Extravagant purchases made in the several stores where were displayed dry goods, intimated that the fair sex looked forward to the approaching festivity with intense and joyous anticipation.
