used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
consider or hold as true
From this reading He detested dancing, never accepted an invitation to a ball if he could help it, and never turned up if he found himself compelled to accept.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He detested dancing, never accepted an invitation to a ball if he could help it, and never turned up if he found himself compelled to accept.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He detested dancing, never accepted an invitation to a ball if he could help it, and never turned up if he found himself compelled to accept.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The rooms were large and beautifully decorated with ferns and daffodils, “just like a church on Easter Sunday,” as Otto said.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading He detested dancing, never accepted an invitation to a ball if he could help it, and never turned up if he found himself compelled to accept.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading The rooms were large and beautifully decorated with ferns and daffodils, “just like a church on Easter Sunday,” as Otto said.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But this entertainment was an exceptional one, being given in honor of the “coming out” of Otto Conybeare’s youngest sister, and the mines laid for him had proved successful.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this entertainment was an exceptional one, being given in honor of the “coming out” of Otto Conybeare’s youngest sister, and the mines laid for him had proved successful.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The rooms were large and beautifully decorated with ferns and daffodils, “just like a church on Easter Sunday,” as Otto said.
Clifford
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From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When he got to the house, however, he found the sight such a pretty one that he could not tell even himself that he was a martyr in having to come.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading But this entertainment was an exceptional one, being given in honor of the “coming out” of Otto Conybeare’s youngest sister, and the mines laid for him had proved successful.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading He detested dancing, never accepted an invitation to a ball if he could help it, and never turned up if he found himself compelled to accept.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
Conybeare's
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From this reading But this entertainment was an exceptional one, being given in honor of the “coming out” of Otto Conybeare’s youngest sister, and the mines laid for him had proved successful.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He detested dancing, never accepted an invitation to a ball if he could help it, and never turned up if he found himself compelled to accept.
daffodilsnounUS /ˈdæfədɪlz/
plural of “daffodil” — any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown
From this reading The rooms were large and beautifully decorated with ferns and daffodils, “just like a church on Easter Sunday,” as Otto said.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading He detested dancing, never accepted an invitation to a ball if he could help it, and never turned up if he found himself compelled to accept.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading The rooms were large and beautifully decorated with ferns and daffodils, “just like a church on Easter Sunday,” as Otto said.
detestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtestɪd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading He detested dancing, never accepted an invitation to a ball if he could help it, and never turned up if he found himself compelled to accept.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading The rooms were large and beautifully decorated with ferns and daffodils, “just like a church on Easter Sunday,” as Otto said.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading But this entertainment was an exceptional one, being given in honor of the “coming out” of Otto Conybeare’s youngest sister, and the mines laid for him had proved successful.
divisible by two
From this reading When he got to the house, however, he found the sight such a pretty one that he could not tell even himself that he was a martyr in having to come.
exceptionaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading But this entertainment was an exceptional one, being given in honor of the “coming out” of Otto Conybeare’s youngest sister, and the mines laid for him had proved successful.
fernsnounUS /fɜːrnz/
plural of “fern” — any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores
From this reading The rooms were large and beautifully decorated with ferns and daffodils, “just like a church on Easter Sunday,” as Otto said.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
set up or found
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But this entertainment was an exceptional one, being given in honor of the “coming out” of Otto Conybeare’s youngest sister, and the mines laid for him had proved successful.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When he got to the house, however, he found the sight such a pretty one that he could not tell even himself that he was a martyr in having to come.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But this entertainment was an exceptional one, being given in honor of the “coming out” of Otto Conybeare’s youngest sister, and the mines laid for him had proved successful.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading When he got to the house, however, he found the sight such a pretty one that he could not tell even himself that he was a martyr in having to come.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He detested dancing, never accepted an invitation to a ball if he could help it, and never turned up if he found himself compelled to accept.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He detested dancing, never accepted an invitation to a ball if he could help it, and never turned up if he found himself compelled to accept.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But this entertainment was an exceptional one, being given in honor of the “coming out” of Otto Conybeare’s youngest sister, and the mines laid for him had proved successful.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading But this entertainment was an exceptional one, being given in honor of the “coming out” of Otto Conybeare’s youngest sister, and the mines laid for him had proved successful.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When he got to the house, however, he found the sight such a pretty one that he could not tell even himself that he was a martyr in having to come.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When he got to the house, however, he found the sight such a pretty one that he could not tell even himself that he was a martyr in having to come.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He detested dancing, never accepted an invitation to a ball if he could help it, and never turned up if he found himself compelled to accept.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But this entertainment was an exceptional one, being given in honor of the “coming out” of Otto Conybeare’s youngest sister, and the mines laid for him had proved successful.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading He detested dancing, never accepted an invitation to a ball if he could help it, and never turned up if he found himself compelled to accept.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
and nothing more
From this reading The rooms were large and beautifully decorated with ferns and daffodils, “just like a church on Easter Sunday,” as Otto said.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
set down according to a plan
From this reading But this entertainment was an exceptional one, being given in honor of the “coming out” of Otto Conybeare’s youngest sister, and the mines laid for him had proved successful.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The rooms were large and beautifully decorated with ferns and daffodils, “just like a church on Easter Sunday,” as Otto said.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The rooms were large and beautifully decorated with ferns and daffodils, “just like a church on Easter Sunday,” as Otto said.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
martyrnounUS /ˈmɑːrtər/
one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading When he got to the house, however, he found the sight such a pretty one that he could not tell even himself that he was a martyr in having to come.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading But this entertainment was an exceptional one, being given in honor of the “coming out” of Otto Conybeare’s youngest sister, and the mines laid for him had proved successful.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He detested dancing, never accepted an invitation to a ball if he could help it, and never turned up if he found himself compelled to accept.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When he got to the house, however, he found the sight such a pretty one that he could not tell even himself that he was a martyr in having to come.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But this entertainment was an exceptional one, being given in honor of the “coming out” of Otto Conybeare’s youngest sister, and the mines laid for him had proved successful.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The rooms were large and beautifully decorated with ferns and daffodils, “just like a church on Easter Sunday,” as Otto said.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But this entertainment was an exceptional one, being given in honor of the “coming out” of Otto Conybeare’s youngest sister, and the mines laid for him had proved successful.
Otto
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From this reading But this entertainment was an exceptional one, being given in honor of the “coming out” of Otto Conybeare’s youngest sister, and the mines laid for him had proved successful.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But this entertainment was an exceptional one, being given in honor of the “coming out” of Otto Conybeare’s youngest sister, and the mines laid for him had proved successful.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading When he got to the house, however, he found the sight such a pretty one that he could not tell even himself that he was a martyr in having to come.
established beyond doubt
From this reading But this entertainment was an exceptional one, being given in honor of the “coming out” of Otto Conybeare’s youngest sister, and the mines laid for him had proved successful.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The rooms were large and beautifully decorated with ferns and daffodils, “just like a church on Easter Sunday,” as Otto said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The rooms were large and beautifully decorated with ferns and daffodils, “just like a church on Easter Sunday,” as Otto said.
shipwrecknounUS /ˈʃɪprek/
a wrecked ship (or a part of one)
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading When he got to the house, however, he found the sight such a pretty one that he could not tell even himself that he was a martyr in having to come.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading But this entertainment was an exceptional one, being given in honor of the “coming out” of Otto Conybeare’s youngest sister, and the mines laid for him had proved successful.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading But this entertainment was an exceptional one, being given in honor of the “coming out” of Otto Conybeare’s youngest sister, and the mines laid for him had proved successful.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The rooms were large and beautifully decorated with ferns and daffodils, “just like a church on Easter Sunday,” as Otto said.
express in words
From this reading When he got to the house, however, he found the sight such a pretty one that he could not tell even himself that he was a martyr in having to come.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this entertainment was an exceptional one, being given in honor of the “coming out” of Otto Conybeare’s youngest sister, and the mines laid for him had proved successful.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He detested dancing, never accepted an invitation to a ball if he could help it, and never turned up if he found himself compelled to accept.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He detested dancing, never accepted an invitation to a ball if he could help it, and never turned up if he found himself compelled to accept.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rooms were large and beautifully decorated with ferns and daffodils, “just like a church on Easter Sunday,” as Otto said.
at the time that
From this reading When he got to the house, however, he found the sight such a pretty one that he could not tell even himself that he was a martyr in having to come.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It was about a month after the shipwreck which brought such strange consequences to the Blue Lion and its inmates that Clifford King, much against his will, found himself, for the first time that winter, at a dance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The rooms were large and beautifully decorated with ferns and daffodils, “just like a church on Easter Sunday,” as Otto said.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But this entertainment was an exceptional one, being given in honor of the “coming out” of Otto Conybeare’s youngest sister, and the mines laid for him had proved successful.
