Chapter XV · Chapter 15

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A GAY COMPANY AT HAZELDEAN.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading She had read of such scenes occurring in the great manor-houses of England, and had often thought that she should like to witness something of the kind; but she did not imagine that Americans had yet attained the art of displaying such magnificent hospitality.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Such feasting and merry-making, such excursions, and card parties, and dancing parties Mona had never witnessed.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading It was a carnival, indeed, from the evening of their arrival until the morning of their departure.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading She had read of such scenes occurring in the great manor-houses of England, and had often thought that she should like to witness something of the kind; but she did not imagine that Americans had yet attained the art of displaying such magnificent hospitality.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A GAY COMPANY AT HAZELDEAN.

achieved or reached

From this reading She had read of such scenes occurring in the great manor-houses of England, and had often thought that she should like to witness something of the kind; but she did not imagine that Americans had yet attained the art of displaying such magnificent hospitality.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The week that followed was one never to be forgotten.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She had read of such scenes occurring in the great manor-houses of England, and had often thought that she should like to witness something of the kind; but she did not imagine that Americans had yet attained the art of displaying such magnificent hospitality.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading Such feasting and merry-making, such excursions, and card parties, and dancing parties Mona had never witnessed.

a festival marked by merrymaking and processions

From this reading It was a carnival, indeed, from the evening of their arrival until the morning of their departure.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading A GAY COMPANY AT HAZELDEAN.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading Such feasting and merry-making, such excursions, and card parties, and dancing parties Mona had never witnessed.

the act of departing

From this reading It was a carnival, indeed, from the evening of their arrival until the morning of their departure.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She had read of such scenes occurring in the great manor-houses of England, and had often thought that she should like to witness something of the kind; but she did not imagine that Americans had yet attained the art of displaying such magnificent hospitality.

-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading She had read of such scenes occurring in the great manor-houses of England, and had often thought that she should like to witness something of the kind; but she did not imagine that Americans had yet attained the art of displaying such magnificent hospitality.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading She had read of such scenes occurring in the great manor-houses of England, and had often thought that she should like to witness something of the kind; but she did not imagine that Americans had yet attained the art of displaying such magnificent hospitality.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was a carnival, indeed, from the evening of their arrival until the morning of their departure.

plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading Such feasting and merry-making, such excursions, and card parties, and dancing parties Mona had never witnessed.

eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)

From this reading Such feasting and merry-making, such excursions, and card parties, and dancing parties Mona had never witnessed.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The week that followed was one never to be forgotten.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading The week that followed was one never to be forgotten.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was a carnival, indeed, from the evening of their arrival until the morning of their departure.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading A GAY COMPANY AT HAZELDEAN.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading She had read of such scenes occurring in the great manor-houses of England, and had often thought that she should like to witness something of the kind; but she did not imagine that Americans had yet attained the art of displaying such magnificent hospitality.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Such feasting and merry-making, such excursions, and card parties, and dancing parties Mona had never witnessed.

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From this reading A GAY COMPANY AT HAZELDEAN.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading She had read of such scenes occurring in the great manor-houses of England, and had often thought that she should like to witness something of the kind; but she did not imagine that Americans had yet attained the art of displaying such magnificent hospitality.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading She had read of such scenes occurring in the great manor-houses of England, and had often thought that she should like to witness something of the kind; but she did not imagine that Americans had yet attained the art of displaying such magnificent hospitality.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading She had read of such scenes occurring in the great manor-houses of England, and had often thought that she should like to witness something of the kind; but she did not imagine that Americans had yet attained the art of displaying such magnificent hospitality.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It was a carnival, indeed, from the evening of their arrival until the morning of their departure.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a carnival, indeed, from the evening of their arrival until the morning of their departure.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading She had read of such scenes occurring in the great manor-houses of England, and had often thought that she should like to witness something of the kind; but she did not imagine that Americans had yet attained the art of displaying such magnificent hospitality.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading She had read of such scenes occurring in the great manor-houses of England, and had often thought that she should like to witness something of the kind; but she did not imagine that Americans had yet attained the art of displaying such magnificent hospitality.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading She had read of such scenes occurring in the great manor-houses of England, and had often thought that she should like to witness something of the kind; but she did not imagine that Americans had yet attained the art of displaying such magnificent hospitality.

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From this reading She had read of such scenes occurring in the great manor-houses of England, and had often thought that she should like to witness something of the kind; but she did not imagine that Americans had yet attained the art of displaying such magnificent hospitality.

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From this reading Such feasting and merry-making, such excursions, and card parties, and dancing parties Mona had never witnessed.

an island to the northwest of Wales

From this reading Such feasting and merry-making, such excursions, and card parties, and dancing parties Mona had never witnessed.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was a carnival, indeed, from the evening of their arrival until the morning of their departure.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The week that followed was one never to be forgotten.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had read of such scenes occurring in the great manor-houses of England, and had often thought that she should like to witness something of the kind; but she did not imagine that Americans had yet attained the art of displaying such magnificent hospitality.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading She had read of such scenes occurring in the great manor-houses of England, and had often thought that she should like to witness something of the kind; but she did not imagine that Americans had yet attained the art of displaying such magnificent hospitality.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had read of such scenes occurring in the great manor-houses of England, and had often thought that she should like to witness something of the kind; but she did not imagine that Americans had yet attained the art of displaying such magnificent hospitality.

many times at short intervals

From this reading She had read of such scenes occurring in the great manor-houses of England, and had often thought that she should like to witness something of the kind; but she did not imagine that Americans had yet attained the art of displaying such magnificent hospitality.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The week that followed was one never to be forgotten.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Such feasting and merry-making, such excursions, and card parties, and dancing parties Mona had never witnessed.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading She had read of such scenes occurring in the great manor-houses of England, and had often thought that she should like to witness something of the kind; but she did not imagine that Americans had yet attained the art of displaying such magnificent hospitality.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading She had read of such scenes occurring in the great manor-houses of England, and had often thought that she should like to witness something of the kind; but she did not imagine that Americans had yet attained the art of displaying such magnificent hospitality.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had read of such scenes occurring in the great manor-houses of England, and had often thought that she should like to witness something of the kind; but she did not imagine that Americans had yet attained the art of displaying such magnificent hospitality.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She had read of such scenes occurring in the great manor-houses of England, and had often thought that she should like to witness something of the kind; but she did not imagine that Americans had yet attained the art of displaying such magnificent hospitality.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading She had read of such scenes occurring in the great manor-houses of England, and had often thought that she should like to witness something of the kind; but she did not imagine that Americans had yet attained the art of displaying such magnificent hospitality.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such feasting and merry-making, such excursions, and card parties, and dancing parties Mona had never witnessed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The week that followed was one never to be forgotten.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The week that followed was one never to be forgotten.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was a carnival, indeed, from the evening of their arrival until the morning of their departure.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading She had read of such scenes occurring in the great manor-houses of England, and had often thought that she should like to witness something of the kind; but she did not imagine that Americans had yet attained the art of displaying such magnificent hospitality.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The week that followed was one never to be forgotten.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was a carnival, indeed, from the evening of their arrival until the morning of their departure.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The week that followed was one never to be forgotten.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The week that followed was one never to be forgotten.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading She had read of such scenes occurring in the great manor-houses of England, and had often thought that she should like to witness something of the kind; but she did not imagine that Americans had yet attained the art of displaying such magnificent hospitality.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading Such feasting and merry-making, such excursions, and card parties, and dancing parties Mona had never witnessed.

but in spite of that

From this reading She had read of such scenes occurring in the great manor-houses of England, and had often thought that she should like to witness something of the kind; but she did not imagine that Americans had yet attained the art of displaying such magnificent hospitality.