used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “IT WAS A HYENA.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The rains were over by the middle of August, and Shirani cast off mackintoshes, discarded umbrellas, and society--restless and fluctuating--looked about for some fresh and novel form of out-door amusement.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Among the second-leave arrivals, the most active and enterprising of the new-comers, was a Captain Bevis, the moving power in whatever station he was quartered; the very man for getting up dances, races, and picnics.
in actual fact
From this reading No, this sanguine individual actually proposed to move Shirani _en masse_.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the second-leave arrivals, the most active and enterprising of the new-comers, was a Captain Bevis, the moving power in whatever station he was quartered; the very man for getting up dances, races, and picnics.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading The rains were over by the middle of August, and Shirani cast off mackintoshes, discarded umbrellas, and society--restless and fluctuating--looked about for some fresh and novel form of out-door amusement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was resolved to strike out an entirely original line on the present occasion, and inaugurated a grand joint expedition into the interior--none of your exclusive “family parties,” or a petty little “set” of half a dozen couples.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The rains were over by the middle of August, and Shirani cast off mackintoshes, discarded umbrellas, and society--restless and fluctuating--looked about for some fresh and novel form of out-door amusement.
arrivalsnounUS /ərˈaɪvəlz/
plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Among the second-leave arrivals, the most active and enterprising of the new-comers, was a Captain Bevis, the moving power in whatever station he was quartered; the very man for getting up dances, races, and picnics.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading The rains were over by the middle of August, and Shirani cast off mackintoshes, discarded umbrellas, and society--restless and fluctuating--looked about for some fresh and novel form of out-door amusement.
Bevis
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From this reading Among the second-leave arrivals, the most active and enterprising of the new-comers, was a Captain Bevis, the moving power in whatever station he was quartered; the very man for getting up dances, races, and picnics.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The rains were over by the middle of August, and Shirani cast off mackintoshes, discarded umbrellas, and society--restless and fluctuating--looked about for some fresh and novel form of out-door amusement.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Among the second-leave arrivals, the most active and enterprising of the new-comers, was a Captain Bevis, the moving power in whatever station he was quartered; the very man for getting up dances, races, and picnics.
put or send forth
From this reading The rains were over by the middle of August, and Shirani cast off mackintoshes, discarded umbrellas, and society--restless and fluctuating--looked about for some fresh and novel form of out-door amusement.
couplesnounUS /ˈkʌpəlz/
plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another
From this reading He was resolved to strike out an entirely original line on the present occasion, and inaugurated a grand joint expedition into the interior--none of your exclusive “family parties,” or a petty little “set” of half a dozen couples.
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Among the second-leave arrivals, the most active and enterprising of the new-comers, was a Captain Bevis, the moving power in whatever station he was quartered; the very man for getting up dances, races, and picnics.
discardedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɑːrdɪd/
thrown away
From this reading The rains were over by the middle of August, and Shirani cast off mackintoshes, discarded umbrellas, and society--restless and fluctuating--looked about for some fresh and novel form of out-door amusement.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading He was resolved to strike out an entirely original line on the present occasion, and inaugurated a grand joint expedition into the interior--none of your exclusive “family parties,” or a petty little “set” of half a dozen couples.
half the width of an em
From this reading No, this sanguine individual actually proposed to move Shirani _en masse_.
enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
From this reading Among the second-leave arrivals, the most active and enterprising of the new-comers, was a Captain Bevis, the moving power in whatever station he was quartered; the very man for getting up dances, races, and picnics.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He was resolved to strike out an entirely original line on the present occasion, and inaugurated a grand joint expedition into the interior--none of your exclusive “family parties,” or a petty little “set” of half a dozen couples.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading He was resolved to strike out an entirely original line on the present occasion, and inaugurated a grand joint expedition into the interior--none of your exclusive “family parties,” or a petty little “set” of half a dozen couples.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading He was resolved to strike out an entirely original line on the present occasion, and inaugurated a grand joint expedition into the interior--none of your exclusive “family parties,” or a petty little “set” of half a dozen couples.
a social unit living together
From this reading He was resolved to strike out an entirely original line on the present occasion, and inaugurated a grand joint expedition into the interior--none of your exclusive “family parties,” or a petty little “set” of half a dozen couples.
fluctuatingadjectiveUS /ˈflʌktʃəweɪtɪŋ/
having unpredictable ups and downs
From this reading The rains were over by the middle of August, and Shirani cast off mackintoshes, discarded umbrellas, and society--restless and fluctuating--looked about for some fresh and novel form of out-door amusement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The rains were over by the middle of August, and Shirani cast off mackintoshes, discarded umbrellas, and society--restless and fluctuating--looked about for some fresh and novel form of out-door amusement.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The rains were over by the middle of August, and Shirani cast off mackintoshes, discarded umbrellas, and society--restless and fluctuating--looked about for some fresh and novel form of out-door amusement.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The rains were over by the middle of August, and Shirani cast off mackintoshes, discarded umbrellas, and society--restless and fluctuating--looked about for some fresh and novel form of out-door amusement.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Among the second-leave arrivals, the most active and enterprising of the new-comers, was a Captain Bevis, the moving power in whatever station he was quartered; the very man for getting up dances, races, and picnics.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading He was resolved to strike out an entirely original line on the present occasion, and inaugurated a grand joint expedition into the interior--none of your exclusive “family parties,” or a petty little “set” of half a dozen couples.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He was resolved to strike out an entirely original line on the present occasion, and inaugurated a grand joint expedition into the interior--none of your exclusive “family parties,” or a petty little “set” of half a dozen couples.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Among the second-leave arrivals, the most active and enterprising of the new-comers, was a Captain Bevis, the moving power in whatever station he was quartered; the very man for getting up dances, races, and picnics.
HYENAnounUS /haɪˈiːnə/
doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion
From this reading “IT WAS A HYENA.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Among the second-leave arrivals, the most active and enterprising of the new-comers, was a Captain Bevis, the moving power in whatever station he was quartered; the very man for getting up dances, races, and picnics.
inauguratedverbUS /ɪˈnɔːɡəreɪtɪd/
past form of “inaugurate” — commence officially
From this reading He was resolved to strike out an entirely original line on the present occasion, and inaugurated a grand joint expedition into the interior--none of your exclusive “family parties,” or a petty little “set” of half a dozen couples.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading No, this sanguine individual actually proposed to move Shirani _en masse_.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading He was resolved to strike out an entirely original line on the present occasion, and inaugurated a grand joint expedition into the interior--none of your exclusive “family parties,” or a petty little “set” of half a dozen couples.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was resolved to strike out an entirely original line on the present occasion, and inaugurated a grand joint expedition into the interior--none of your exclusive “family parties,” or a petty little “set” of half a dozen couples.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “IT WAS A HYENA.”
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading He was resolved to strike out an entirely original line on the present occasion, and inaugurated a grand joint expedition into the interior--none of your exclusive “family parties,” or a petty little “set” of half a dozen couples.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He was resolved to strike out an entirely original line on the present occasion, and inaugurated a grand joint expedition into the interior--none of your exclusive “family parties,” or a petty little “set” of half a dozen couples.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was resolved to strike out an entirely original line on the present occasion, and inaugurated a grand joint expedition into the interior--none of your exclusive “family parties,” or a petty little “set” of half a dozen couples.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The rains were over by the middle of August, and Shirani cast off mackintoshes, discarded umbrellas, and society--restless and fluctuating--looked about for some fresh and novel form of out-door amusement.
mackintoshes
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From this reading The rains were over by the middle of August, and Shirani cast off mackintoshes, discarded umbrellas, and society--restless and fluctuating--looked about for some fresh and novel form of out-door amusement.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Among the second-leave arrivals, the most active and enterprising of the new-comers, was a Captain Bevis, the moving power in whatever station he was quartered; the very man for getting up dances, races, and picnics.
massenounUS /mæs/
a shot in billiards made by hitting the cue ball with the cue held nearly vertically; the cue ball spins around another ball before hitting the object ball
From this reading No, this sanguine individual actually proposed to move Shirani _en masse_.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The rains were over by the middle of August, and Shirani cast off mackintoshes, discarded umbrellas, and society--restless and fluctuating--looked about for some fresh and novel form of out-door amusement.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Among the second-leave arrivals, the most active and enterprising of the new-comers, was a Captain Bevis, the moving power in whatever station he was quartered; the very man for getting up dances, races, and picnics.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading No, this sanguine individual actually proposed to move Shirani _en masse_.
in motion
From this reading Among the second-leave arrivals, the most active and enterprising of the new-comers, was a Captain Bevis, the moving power in whatever station he was quartered; the very man for getting up dances, races, and picnics.
new-comers
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From this reading Among the second-leave arrivals, the most active and enterprising of the new-comers, was a Captain Bevis, the moving power in whatever station he was quartered; the very man for getting up dances, races, and picnics.
not any; not one
From this reading No, this sanguine individual actually proposed to move Shirani _en masse_.
not one, and not any
From this reading He was resolved to strike out an entirely original line on the present occasion, and inaugurated a grand joint expedition into the interior--none of your exclusive “family parties,” or a petty little “set” of half a dozen couples.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading The rains were over by the middle of August, and Shirani cast off mackintoshes, discarded umbrellas, and society--restless and fluctuating--looked about for some fresh and novel form of out-door amusement.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading He was resolved to strike out an entirely original line on the present occasion, and inaugurated a grand joint expedition into the interior--none of your exclusive “family parties,” or a petty little “set” of half a dozen couples.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rains were over by the middle of August, and Shirani cast off mackintoshes, discarded umbrellas, and society--restless and fluctuating--looked about for some fresh and novel form of out-door amusement.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The rains were over by the middle of August, and Shirani cast off mackintoshes, discarded umbrellas, and society--restless and fluctuating--looked about for some fresh and novel form of out-door amusement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was resolved to strike out an entirely original line on the present occasion, and inaugurated a grand joint expedition into the interior--none of your exclusive “family parties,” or a petty little “set” of half a dozen couples.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was resolved to strike out an entirely original line on the present occasion, and inaugurated a grand joint expedition into the interior--none of your exclusive “family parties,” or a petty little “set” of half a dozen couples.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading He was resolved to strike out an entirely original line on the present occasion, and inaugurated a grand joint expedition into the interior--none of your exclusive “family parties,” or a petty little “set” of half a dozen couples.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was resolved to strike out an entirely original line on the present occasion, and inaugurated a grand joint expedition into the interior--none of your exclusive “family parties,” or a petty little “set” of half a dozen couples.
out-door
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The rains were over by the middle of August, and Shirani cast off mackintoshes, discarded umbrellas, and society--restless and fluctuating--looked about for some fresh and novel form of out-door amusement.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The rains were over by the middle of August, and Shirani cast off mackintoshes, discarded umbrellas, and society--restless and fluctuating--looked about for some fresh and novel form of out-door amusement.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading He was resolved to strike out an entirely original line on the present occasion, and inaugurated a grand joint expedition into the interior--none of your exclusive “family parties,” or a petty little “set” of half a dozen couples.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading He was resolved to strike out an entirely original line on the present occasion, and inaugurated a grand joint expedition into the interior--none of your exclusive “family parties,” or a petty little “set” of half a dozen couples.
picnicsnounUS /ˈpɪknɪks/
plural of “picnic” — a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading Among the second-leave arrivals, the most active and enterprising of the new-comers, was a Captain Bevis, the moving power in whatever station he was quartered; the very man for getting up dances, races, and picnics.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Among the second-leave arrivals, the most active and enterprising of the new-comers, was a Captain Bevis, the moving power in whatever station he was quartered; the very man for getting up dances, races, and picnics.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was resolved to strike out an entirely original line on the present occasion, and inaugurated a grand joint expedition into the interior--none of your exclusive “family parties,” or a petty little “set” of half a dozen couples.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading No, this sanguine individual actually proposed to move Shirani _en masse_.
quartered
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From this reading Among the second-leave arrivals, the most active and enterprising of the new-comers, was a Captain Bevis, the moving power in whatever station he was quartered; the very man for getting up dances, races, and picnics.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading Among the second-leave arrivals, the most active and enterprising of the new-comers, was a Captain Bevis, the moving power in whatever station he was quartered; the very man for getting up dances, races, and picnics.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The rains were over by the middle of August, and Shirani cast off mackintoshes, discarded umbrellas, and society--restless and fluctuating--looked about for some fresh and novel form of out-door amusement.
determined
From this reading He was resolved to strike out an entirely original line on the present occasion, and inaugurated a grand joint expedition into the interior--none of your exclusive “family parties,” or a petty little “set” of half a dozen couples.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading The rains were over by the middle of August, and Shirani cast off mackintoshes, discarded umbrellas, and society--restless and fluctuating--looked about for some fresh and novel form of out-door amusement.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading No, this sanguine individual actually proposed to move Shirani _en masse_.
second-leave
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From this reading Among the second-leave arrivals, the most active and enterprising of the new-comers, was a Captain Bevis, the moving power in whatever station he was quartered; the very man for getting up dances, races, and picnics.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He was resolved to strike out an entirely original line on the present occasion, and inaugurated a grand joint expedition into the interior--none of your exclusive “family parties,” or a petty little “set” of half a dozen couples.
Shirani
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From this reading The rains were over by the middle of August, and Shirani cast off mackintoshes, discarded umbrellas, and society--restless and fluctuating--looked about for some fresh and novel form of out-door amusement.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The rains were over by the middle of August, and Shirani cast off mackintoshes, discarded umbrellas, and society--restless and fluctuating--looked about for some fresh and novel form of out-door amusement.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The rains were over by the middle of August, and Shirani cast off mackintoshes, discarded umbrellas, and society--restless and fluctuating--looked about for some fresh and novel form of out-door amusement.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Among the second-leave arrivals, the most active and enterprising of the new-comers, was a Captain Bevis, the moving power in whatever station he was quartered; the very man for getting up dances, races, and picnics.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading He was resolved to strike out an entirely original line on the present occasion, and inaugurated a grand joint expedition into the interior--none of your exclusive “family parties,” or a petty little “set” of half a dozen couples.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The rains were over by the middle of August, and Shirani cast off mackintoshes, discarded umbrellas, and society--restless and fluctuating--looked about for some fresh and novel form of out-door amusement.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No, this sanguine individual actually proposed to move Shirani _en masse_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was resolved to strike out an entirely original line on the present occasion, and inaugurated a grand joint expedition into the interior--none of your exclusive “family parties,” or a petty little “set” of half a dozen couples.
umbrellasnounUS /əmˈbreləz/
plural of “umbrella” — a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading The rains were over by the middle of August, and Shirani cast off mackintoshes, discarded umbrellas, and society--restless and fluctuating--looked about for some fresh and novel form of out-door amusement.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Among the second-leave arrivals, the most active and enterprising of the new-comers, was a Captain Bevis, the moving power in whatever station he was quartered; the very man for getting up dances, races, and picnics.
precisely as stated
From this reading Among the second-leave arrivals, the most active and enterprising of the new-comers, was a Captain Bevis, the moving power in whatever station he was quartered; the very man for getting up dances, races, and picnics.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “IT WAS A HYENA.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rains were over by the middle of August, and Shirani cast off mackintoshes, discarded umbrellas, and society--restless and fluctuating--looked about for some fresh and novel form of out-door amusement.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Among the second-leave arrivals, the most active and enterprising of the new-comers, was a Captain Bevis, the moving power in whatever station he was quartered; the very man for getting up dances, races, and picnics.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He was resolved to strike out an entirely original line on the present occasion, and inaugurated a grand joint expedition into the interior--none of your exclusive “family parties,” or a petty little “set” of half a dozen couples.
