used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had been the chief topic of conversation in Durlston for the past fortnight, for in that quiet town such a gay function as a ball was of rare occurrence.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I met Reggie Stannard on my way here, and he told me all about it.”
admiringlyadverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋli/
with admiration
From this reading THE STANNARD BALL, AND AFTER--AN EVENTFUL NIGHT “It’s going to be an awfully nice affair,” said Gladys Milnes, as she admiringly surveyed the evening gown which Celia laid on the bed for her inspection.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE STANNARD BALL, AND AFTER--AN EVENTFUL NIGHT “It’s going to be an awfully nice affair,” said Gladys Milnes, as she admiringly surveyed the evening gown which Celia laid on the bed for her inspection.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE STANNARD BALL, AND AFTER--AN EVENTFUL NIGHT “It’s going to be an awfully nice affair,” said Gladys Milnes, as she admiringly surveyed the evening gown which Celia laid on the bed for her inspection.
how long something has existed
From this reading They were discussing the Stannard ball, given to celebrate the coming of age of the squire’s younger son, which was to take place the following Thursday.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I met Reggie Stannard on my way here, and he told me all about it.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE STANNARD BALL, AND AFTER--AN EVENTFUL NIGHT “It’s going to be an awfully nice affair,” said Gladys Milnes, as she admiringly surveyed the evening gown which Celia laid on the bed for her inspection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STANNARD BALL, AND AFTER--AN EVENTFUL NIGHT “It’s going to be an awfully nice affair,” said Gladys Milnes, as she admiringly surveyed the evening gown which Celia laid on the bed for her inspection.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE STANNARD BALL, AND AFTER--AN EVENTFUL NIGHT “It’s going to be an awfully nice affair,” said Gladys Milnes, as she admiringly surveyed the evening gown which Celia laid on the bed for her inspection.
awfullyadverbUS /ˈɑːfli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading THE STANNARD BALL, AND AFTER--AN EVENTFUL NIGHT “It’s going to be an awfully nice affair,” said Gladys Milnes, as she admiringly surveyed the evening gown which Celia laid on the bed for her inspection.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading THE STANNARD BALL, AND AFTER--AN EVENTFUL NIGHT “It’s going to be an awfully nice affair,” said Gladys Milnes, as she admiringly surveyed the evening gown which Celia laid on the bed for her inspection.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading “Blue Hungarian band, and the catering done in Manchester.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE STANNARD BALL, AND AFTER--AN EVENTFUL NIGHT “It’s going to be an awfully nice affair,” said Gladys Milnes, as she admiringly surveyed the evening gown which Celia laid on the bed for her inspection.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading THE STANNARD BALL, AND AFTER--AN EVENTFUL NIGHT “It’s going to be an awfully nice affair,” said Gladys Milnes, as she admiringly surveyed the evening gown which Celia laid on the bed for her inspection.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been the chief topic of conversation in Durlston for the past fortnight, for in that quiet town such a gay function as a ball was of rare occurrence.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading “Blue Hungarian band, and the catering done in Manchester.
cateringnounUS /ˈkeɪtərɪŋ/
providing food and services
From this reading “Blue Hungarian band, and the catering done in Manchester.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading They were discussing the Stannard ball, given to celebrate the coming of age of the squire’s younger son, which was to take place the following Thursday.
Celia
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From this reading THE STANNARD BALL, AND AFTER--AN EVENTFUL NIGHT “It’s going to be an awfully nice affair,” said Gladys Milnes, as she admiringly surveyed the evening gown which Celia laid on the bed for her inspection.
a person who is in charge
From this reading It had been the chief topic of conversation in Durlston for the past fortnight, for in that quiet town such a gay function as a ball was of rare occurrence.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading They were discussing the Stannard ball, given to celebrate the coming of age of the squire’s younger son, which was to take place the following Thursday.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading It had been the chief topic of conversation in Durlston for the past fortnight, for in that quiet town such a gay function as a ball was of rare occurrence.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading They were discussing the Stannard ball, given to celebrate the coming of age of the squire’s younger son, which was to take place the following Thursday.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “Blue Hungarian band, and the catering done in Manchester.
Durlston
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From this reading It had been the chief topic of conversation in Durlston for the past fortnight, for in that quiet town such a gay function as a ball was of rare occurrence.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE STANNARD BALL, AND AFTER--AN EVENTFUL NIGHT “It’s going to be an awfully nice affair,” said Gladys Milnes, as she admiringly surveyed the evening gown which Celia laid on the bed for her inspection.
EVENTFULadjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading THE STANNARD BALL, AND AFTER--AN EVENTFUL NIGHT “It’s going to be an awfully nice affair,” said Gladys Milnes, as she admiringly surveyed the evening gown which Celia laid on the bed for her inspection.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading They were discussing the Stannard ball, given to celebrate the coming of age of the squire’s younger son, which was to take place the following Thursday.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE STANNARD BALL, AND AFTER--AN EVENTFUL NIGHT “It’s going to be an awfully nice affair,” said Gladys Milnes, as she admiringly surveyed the evening gown which Celia laid on the bed for her inspection.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading It had been the chief topic of conversation in Durlston for the past fortnight, for in that quiet town such a gay function as a ball was of rare occurrence.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading It had been the chief topic of conversation in Durlston for the past fortnight, for in that quiet town such a gay function as a ball was of rare occurrence.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading It had been the chief topic of conversation in Durlston for the past fortnight, for in that quiet town such a gay function as a ball was of rare occurrence.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading They were discussing the Stannard ball, given to celebrate the coming of age of the squire’s younger son, which was to take place the following Thursday.
Gladys
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE STANNARD BALL, AND AFTER--AN EVENTFUL NIGHT “It’s going to be an awfully nice affair,” said Gladys Milnes, as she admiringly surveyed the evening gown which Celia laid on the bed for her inspection.
the act of departing
From this reading THE STANNARD BALL, AND AFTER--AN EVENTFUL NIGHT “It’s going to be an awfully nice affair,” said Gladys Milnes, as she admiringly surveyed the evening gown which Celia laid on the bed for her inspection.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading THE STANNARD BALL, AND AFTER--AN EVENTFUL NIGHT “It’s going to be an awfully nice affair,” said Gladys Milnes, as she admiringly surveyed the evening gown which Celia laid on the bed for her inspection.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been the chief topic of conversation in Durlston for the past fortnight, for in that quiet town such a gay function as a ball was of rare occurrence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I met Reggie Stannard on my way here, and he told me all about it.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE STANNARD BALL, AND AFTER--AN EVENTFUL NIGHT “It’s going to be an awfully nice affair,” said Gladys Milnes, as she admiringly surveyed the evening gown which Celia laid on the bed for her inspection.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I met Reggie Stannard on my way here, and he told me all about it.”
HungarianadjectiveUS /həŋˈɡeriən/
relating to or characteristic of Hungary
From this reading “Blue Hungarian band, and the catering done in Manchester.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I met Reggie Stannard on my way here, and he told me all about it.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Blue Hungarian band, and the catering done in Manchester.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading THE STANNARD BALL, AND AFTER--AN EVENTFUL NIGHT “It’s going to be an awfully nice affair,” said Gladys Milnes, as she admiringly surveyed the evening gown which Celia laid on the bed for her inspection.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I met Reggie Stannard on my way here, and he told me all about it.”
It's
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From this reading THE STANNARD BALL, AND AFTER--AN EVENTFUL NIGHT “It’s going to be an awfully nice affair,” said Gladys Milnes, as she admiringly surveyed the evening gown which Celia laid on the bed for her inspection.
set down according to a plan
From this reading THE STANNARD BALL, AND AFTER--AN EVENTFUL NIGHT “It’s going to be an awfully nice affair,” said Gladys Milnes, as she admiringly surveyed the evening gown which Celia laid on the bed for her inspection.
ManchesternounUS /ˈmæntʃestər/
largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading “Blue Hungarian band, and the catering done in Manchester.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I met Reggie Stannard on my way here, and he told me all about it.”
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading I met Reggie Stannard on my way here, and he told me all about it.”
MilnesnounUS /mɪlnz/
plural of “milne” — English writer of stories for children (1882-1956)
From this reading THE STANNARD BALL, AND AFTER--AN EVENTFUL NIGHT “It’s going to be an awfully nice affair,” said Gladys Milnes, as she admiringly surveyed the evening gown which Celia laid on the bed for her inspection.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I met Reggie Stannard on my way here, and he told me all about it.”
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading THE STANNARD BALL, AND AFTER--AN EVENTFUL NIGHT “It’s going to be an awfully nice affair,” said Gladys Milnes, as she admiringly surveyed the evening gown which Celia laid on the bed for her inspection.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE STANNARD BALL, AND AFTER--AN EVENTFUL NIGHT “It’s going to be an awfully nice affair,” said Gladys Milnes, as she admiringly surveyed the evening gown which Celia laid on the bed for her inspection.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading It had been the chief topic of conversation in Durlston for the past fortnight, for in that quiet town such a gay function as a ball was of rare occurrence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were discussing the Stannard ball, given to celebrate the coming of age of the squire’s younger son, which was to take place the following Thursday.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE STANNARD BALL, AND AFTER--AN EVENTFUL NIGHT “It’s going to be an awfully nice affair,” said Gladys Milnes, as she admiringly surveyed the evening gown which Celia laid on the bed for her inspection.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It had been the chief topic of conversation in Durlston for the past fortnight, for in that quiet town such a gay function as a ball was of rare occurrence.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They were discussing the Stannard ball, given to celebrate the coming of age of the squire’s younger son, which was to take place the following Thursday.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It had been the chief topic of conversation in Durlston for the past fortnight, for in that quiet town such a gay function as a ball was of rare occurrence.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading It had been the chief topic of conversation in Durlston for the past fortnight, for in that quiet town such a gay function as a ball was of rare occurrence.
Reggie
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From this reading I met Reggie Stannard on my way here, and he told me all about it.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE STANNARD BALL, AND AFTER--AN EVENTFUL NIGHT “It’s going to be an awfully nice affair,” said Gladys Milnes, as she admiringly surveyed the evening gown which Celia laid on the bed for her inspection.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE STANNARD BALL, AND AFTER--AN EVENTFUL NIGHT “It’s going to be an awfully nice affair,” said Gladys Milnes, as she admiringly surveyed the evening gown which Celia laid on the bed for her inspection.
a male human offspring
From this reading They were discussing the Stannard ball, given to celebrate the coming of age of the squire’s younger son, which was to take place the following Thursday.
squire's
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From this reading They were discussing the Stannard ball, given to celebrate the coming of age of the squire’s younger son, which was to take place the following Thursday.
STANNARD
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From this reading THE STANNARD BALL, AND AFTER--AN EVENTFUL NIGHT “It’s going to be an awfully nice affair,” said Gladys Milnes, as she admiringly surveyed the evening gown which Celia laid on the bed for her inspection.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It had been the chief topic of conversation in Durlston for the past fortnight, for in that quiet town such a gay function as a ball was of rare occurrence.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading THE STANNARD BALL, AND AFTER--AN EVENTFUL NIGHT “It’s going to be an awfully nice affair,” said Gladys Milnes, as she admiringly surveyed the evening gown which Celia laid on the bed for her inspection.
carry out
From this reading They were discussing the Stannard ball, given to celebrate the coming of age of the squire’s younger son, which was to take place the following Thursday.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had been the chief topic of conversation in Durlston for the past fortnight, for in that quiet town such a gay function as a ball was of rare occurrence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STANNARD BALL, AND AFTER--AN EVENTFUL NIGHT “It’s going to be an awfully nice affair,” said Gladys Milnes, as she admiringly surveyed the evening gown which Celia laid on the bed for her inspection.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were discussing the Stannard ball, given to celebrate the coming of age of the squire’s younger son, which was to take place the following Thursday.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading They were discussing the Stannard ball, given to celebrate the coming of age of the squire’s younger son, which was to take place the following Thursday.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE STANNARD BALL, AND AFTER--AN EVENTFUL NIGHT “It’s going to be an awfully nice affair,” said Gladys Milnes, as she admiringly surveyed the evening gown which Celia laid on the bed for her inspection.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I met Reggie Stannard on my way here, and he told me all about it.”
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It had been the chief topic of conversation in Durlston for the past fortnight, for in that quiet town such a gay function as a ball was of rare occurrence.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It had been the chief topic of conversation in Durlston for the past fortnight, for in that quiet town such a gay function as a ball was of rare occurrence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were discussing the Stannard ball, given to celebrate the coming of age of the squire’s younger son, which was to take place the following Thursday.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I met Reggie Stannard on my way here, and he told me all about it.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were discussing the Stannard ball, given to celebrate the coming of age of the squire’s younger son, which was to take place the following Thursday.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE STANNARD BALL, AND AFTER--AN EVENTFUL NIGHT “It’s going to be an awfully nice affair,” said Gladys Milnes, as she admiringly surveyed the evening gown which Celia laid on the bed for her inspection.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading They were discussing the Stannard ball, given to celebrate the coming of age of the squire’s younger son, which was to take place the following Thursday.
