used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And then in the autumn there was "such a trip ... into Cornwall," with Forster, and the painters Stanfield and Maclise for travelling companions.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading With the return from America began the old life of hard work and hard play.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With the return from America began the old life of hard work and hard play.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading And then in the autumn there was "such a trip ... into Cornwall," with Forster, and the painters Stanfield and Maclise for travelling companions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading How they enjoyed themselves to be sure, and with what bubbling, bursting merriment.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading With the return from America began the old life of hard work and hard play.
Broadstairs
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From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
bubblingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌbəlɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading How they enjoyed themselves to be sure, and with what bubbling, bursting merriment.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading How they enjoyed themselves to be sure, and with what bubbling, bursting merriment.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading And then in the autumn there was "such a trip ... into Cornwall," with Forster, and the painters Stanfield and Maclise for travelling companions.
CornwallnounUS /ˈkɔːrnwɔːl/
a hilly county in southwestern England
From this reading And then in the autumn there was "such a trip ... into Cornwall," with Forster, and the painters Stanfield and Maclise for travelling companions.
DickensnounUS /ˈdɪkənz/
a word used in exclamations of confusion
From this reading "I never laughed in my life as I did on this journey," writes Dickens, "...
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I never laughed in my life as I did on this journey," writes Dickens, "...
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
in or to another place
From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading How they enjoyed themselves to be sure, and with what bubbling, bursting merriment.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And then in the autumn there was "such a trip ... into Cornwall," with Forster, and the painters Stanfield and Maclise for travelling companions.
Forster
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From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With the return from America began the old life of hard work and hard play.
Hampstead
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From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading With the return from America began the old life of hard work and hard play.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
HeathnounUS /hiːθ/
a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers
From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
How
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From this reading How they enjoyed themselves to be sure, and with what bubbling, bursting merriment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I never laughed in my life as I did on this journey," writes Dickens, "...
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And then in the autumn there was "such a trip ... into Cornwall," with Forster, and the painters Stanfield and Maclise for travelling companions.
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
intimatesnounUS /ˈɪntəməts/
plural of “intimate” — someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And then in the autumn there was "such a trip ... into Cornwall," with Forster, and the painters Stanfield and Maclise for travelling companions.
a small worthless amount
From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading "I never laughed in my life as I did on this journey," writes Dickens, "...
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "I never laughed in my life as I did on this journey," writes Dickens, "...
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading With the return from America began the old life of hard work and hard play.
Maclise
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From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading How they enjoyed themselves to be sure, and with what bubbling, bursting merriment.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I never laughed in my life as I did on this journey," writes Dickens, "...
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never laughed in my life as I did on this journey," writes Dickens, "...
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With the return from America began the old life of hard work and hard play.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading With the return from America began the old life of hard work and hard play.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
paintersnounUS /ˈpeɪntərz/
plural of “painter” — an artist who paints
From this reading And then in the autumn there was "such a trip ... into Cornwall," with Forster, and the painters Stanfield and Maclise for travelling companions.
participate in games or sport
From this reading With the return from America began the old life of hard work and hard play.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading With the return from America began the old life of hard work and hard play.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
Stanfield
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From this reading And then in the autumn there was "such a trip ... into Cornwall," with Forster, and the painters Stanfield and Maclise for travelling companions.
Straw's
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From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
strollsnounUS /stroʊlz/
plural of “stroll” — a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And then in the autumn there was "such a trip ... into Cornwall," with Forster, and the painters Stanfield and Maclise for travelling companions.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading How they enjoyed themselves to be sure, and with what bubbling, bursting merriment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With the return from America began the old life of hard work and hard play.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading How they enjoyed themselves to be sure, and with what bubbling, bursting merriment.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then in the autumn there was "such a trip ... into Cornwall," with Forster, and the painters Stanfield and Maclise for travelling companions.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How they enjoyed themselves to be sure, and with what bubbling, bursting merriment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I never laughed in my life as I did on this journey," writes Dickens, "...
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading And then in the autumn there was "such a trip ... into Cornwall," with Forster, and the painters Stanfield and Maclise for travelling companions.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading And then in the autumn there was "such a trip ... into Cornwall," with Forster, and the painters Stanfield and Maclise for travelling companions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
accept gladly
From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading How they enjoyed themselves to be sure, and with what bubbling, bursting merriment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the return from America began the old life of hard work and hard play.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading With the return from America began the old life of hard work and hard play.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "I never laughed in my life as I did on this journey," writes Dickens, "...
the act of creating written works
From this reading There was much industrious writing of "American Notes," at Broadstairs and elsewhere; and there were many dinners of welcome home, and strolls, doubtless, with Forster and Maclise, and other intimates, to old haunts, as Jack Straw's Castle on Hampstead Heath, and similar houses of public entertainment.
