used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
having companions or an escort
From this reading But this fact did not deprive me of all desire to witness the doings of others, and I hurriedly left my couch, performed my toilet expeditiously, and accompanied Hilda to the splendid swimming baths in which scores of women were disporting themselves.
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Alas! aquatic exercises were utterly out of my power to undertake.
(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 But this fact did not deprive me of all desire to witness the doings of others, and I hurriedly left my couch, performed my toilet expeditiously, and accompanied Hilda to the splendid swimming baths in which scores of women were disporting themselves.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The water was conducted from the sea, and was always cool and fresh, owing to the mechanical arrangements which existed for changing it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
aquaticadjectiveUS /əˈkwɑːtɪk/
relating to or consisting of or being in water
From this reading Alas! aquatic exercises were utterly out of my power to undertake.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The water was conducted from the sea, and was always cool and fresh, owing to the mechanical arrangements which existed for changing it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Their bathing costume was neat and elegant, but at the same time thoroughly utilitarian, and they seemed as much at home in the water as on _terra firma_.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
bathingnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/
immersing the body in water or sunshine
From this reading Their bathing costume was neat and elegant, but at the same time thoroughly utilitarian, and they seemed as much at home in the water as on _terra firma_.
bathsnounUS /bæθs/
plural of “bath” — a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this fact did not deprive me of all desire to witness the doings of others, and I hurriedly left my couch, performed my toilet expeditiously, and accompanied Hilda to the splendid swimming baths in which scores of women were disporting themselves.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading The water was conducted from the sea, and was always cool and fresh, owing to the mechanical arrangements which existed for changing it.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The water was conducted from the sea, and was always cool and fresh, owing to the mechanical arrangements which existed for changing it.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The water was conducted from the sea, and was always cool and fresh, owing to the mechanical arrangements which existed for changing it.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Their bathing costume was neat and elegant, but at the same time thoroughly utilitarian, and they seemed as much at home in the water as on _terra firma_.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading But this fact did not deprive me of all desire to witness the doings of others, and I hurriedly left my couch, performed my toilet expeditiously, and accompanied Hilda to the splendid swimming baths in which scores of women were disporting themselves.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
depriveverbUS /dɪˈpraɪv/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading But this fact did not deprive me of all desire to witness the doings of others, and I hurriedly left my couch, performed my toilet expeditiously, and accompanied Hilda to the splendid swimming baths in which scores of women were disporting themselves.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading But this fact did not deprive me of all desire to witness the doings of others, and I hurriedly left my couch, performed my toilet expeditiously, and accompanied Hilda to the splendid swimming baths in which scores of women were disporting themselves.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
disporting
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From this reading But this fact did not deprive me of all desire to witness the doings of others, and I hurriedly left my couch, performed my toilet expeditiously, and accompanied Hilda to the splendid swimming baths in which scores of women were disporting themselves.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading But this fact did not deprive me of all desire to witness the doings of others, and I hurriedly left my couch, performed my toilet expeditiously, and accompanied Hilda to the splendid swimming baths in which scores of women were disporting themselves.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading Their bathing costume was neat and elegant, but at the same time thoroughly utilitarian, and they seemed as much at home in the water as on _terra firma_.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Alas! aquatic exercises were utterly out of my power to undertake.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading The water was conducted from the sea, and was always cool and fresh, owing to the mechanical arrangements which existed for changing it.
expeditiouslyadverbUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃəsli/
with efficiency; in an efficient manner
From this reading But this fact did not deprive me of all desire to witness the doings of others, and I hurriedly left my couch, performed my toilet expeditiously, and accompanied Hilda to the splendid swimming baths in which scores of women were disporting themselves.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But this fact did not deprive me of all desire to witness the doings of others, and I hurriedly left my couch, performed my toilet expeditiously, and accompanied Hilda to the splendid swimming baths in which scores of women were disporting themselves.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
firma
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From this reading Their bathing costume was neat and elegant, but at the same time thoroughly utilitarian, and they seemed as much at home in the water as on _terra firma_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The water was conducted from the sea, and was always cool and fresh, owing to the mechanical arrangements which existed for changing it.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The water was conducted from the sea, and was always cool and fresh, owing to the mechanical arrangements which existed for changing it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The water was conducted from the sea, and was always cool and fresh, owing to the mechanical arrangements which existed for changing it.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
Hilda
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From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Their bathing costume was neat and elegant, but at the same time thoroughly utilitarian, and they seemed as much at home in the water as on _terra firma_.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading But this fact did not deprive me of all desire to witness the doings of others, and I hurriedly left my couch, performed my toilet expeditiously, and accompanied Hilda to the splendid swimming baths in which scores of women were disporting themselves.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But this fact did not deprive me of all desire to witness the doings of others, and I hurriedly left my couch, performed my toilet expeditiously, and accompanied Hilda to the splendid swimming baths in which scores of women were disporting themselves.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading But this fact did not deprive me of all desire to witness the doings of others, and I hurriedly left my couch, performed my toilet expeditiously, and accompanied Hilda to the splendid swimming baths in which scores of women were disporting themselves.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But this fact did not deprive me of all desire to witness the doings of others, and I hurriedly left my couch, performed my toilet expeditiously, and accompanied Hilda to the splendid swimming baths in which scores of women were disporting themselves.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading The water was conducted from the sea, and was always cool and fresh, owing to the mechanical arrangements which existed for changing it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Alas! aquatic exercises were utterly out of my power to undertake.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading Their bathing costume was neat and elegant, but at the same time thoroughly utilitarian, and they seemed as much at home in the water as on _terra firma_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Alas! aquatic exercises were utterly out of my power to undertake.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Their bathing costume was neat and elegant, but at the same time thoroughly utilitarian, and they seemed as much at home in the water as on _terra firma_.
others
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From this reading But this fact did not deprive me of all desire to witness the doings of others, and I hurriedly left my couch, performed my toilet expeditiously, and accompanied Hilda to the splendid swimming baths in which scores of women were disporting themselves.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Alas! aquatic exercises were utterly out of my power to undertake.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading The water was conducted from the sea, and was always cool and fresh, owing to the mechanical arrangements which existed for changing it.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading But this fact did not deprive me of all desire to witness the doings of others, and I hurriedly left my couch, performed my toilet expeditiously, and accompanied Hilda to the splendid swimming baths in which scores of women were disporting themselves.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Alas! aquatic exercises were utterly out of my power to undertake.
move upward
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Their bathing costume was neat and elegant, but at the same time thoroughly utilitarian, and they seemed as much at home in the water as on _terra firma_.
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading But this fact did not deprive me of all desire to witness the doings of others, and I hurriedly left my couch, performed my toilet expeditiously, and accompanied Hilda to the splendid swimming baths in which scores of women were disporting themselves.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The water was conducted from the sea, and was always cool and fresh, owing to the mechanical arrangements which existed for changing it.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Their bathing costume was neat and elegant, but at the same time thoroughly utilitarian, and they seemed as much at home in the water as on _terra firma_.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading But this fact did not deprive me of all desire to witness the doings of others, and I hurriedly left my couch, performed my toilet expeditiously, and accompanied Hilda to the splendid swimming baths in which scores of women were disporting themselves.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading But this fact did not deprive me of all desire to witness the doings of others, and I hurriedly left my couch, performed my toilet expeditiously, and accompanied Hilda to the splendid swimming baths in which scores of women were disporting themselves.
terra
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From this reading Their bathing costume was neat and elegant, but at the same time thoroughly utilitarian, and they seemed as much at home in the water as on _terra firma_.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their bathing costume was neat and elegant, but at the same time thoroughly utilitarian, and they seemed as much at home in the water as on _terra firma_.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading But this fact did not deprive me of all desire to witness the doings of others, and I hurriedly left my couch, performed my toilet expeditiously, and accompanied Hilda to the splendid swimming baths in which scores of women were disporting themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their bathing costume was neat and elegant, but at the same time thoroughly utilitarian, and they seemed as much at home in the water as on _terra firma_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this fact did not deprive me of all desire to witness the doings of others, and I hurriedly left my couch, performed my toilet expeditiously, and accompanied Hilda to the splendid swimming baths in which scores of women were disporting themselves.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Their bathing costume was neat and elegant, but at the same time thoroughly utilitarian, and they seemed as much at home in the water as on _terra firma_.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Their bathing costume was neat and elegant, but at the same time thoroughly utilitarian, and they seemed as much at home in the water as on _terra firma_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading But this fact did not deprive me of all desire to witness the doings of others, and I hurriedly left my couch, performed my toilet expeditiously, and accompanied Hilda to the splendid swimming baths in which scores of women were disporting themselves.
unconscionably
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From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Alas! aquatic exercises were utterly out of my power to undertake.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
utilitarianadjectiveUS /juːˌtɪləˈteriən/
having a useful function
From this reading Their bathing costume was neat and elegant, but at the same time thoroughly utilitarian, and they seemed as much at home in the water as on _terra firma_.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Alas! aquatic exercises were utterly out of my power to undertake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Their bathing costume was neat and elegant, but at the same time thoroughly utilitarian, and they seemed as much at home in the water as on _terra firma_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Alas! aquatic exercises were utterly out of my power to undertake.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But this fact did not deprive me of all desire to witness the doings of others, and I hurriedly left my couch, performed my toilet expeditiously, and accompanied Hilda to the splendid swimming baths in which scores of women were disporting themselves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading But this fact did not deprive me of all desire to witness the doings of others, and I hurriedly left my couch, performed my toilet expeditiously, and accompanied Hilda to the splendid swimming baths in which scores of women were disporting themselves.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading But this fact did not deprive me of all desire to witness the doings of others, and I hurriedly left my couch, performed my toilet expeditiously, and accompanied Hilda to the splendid swimming baths in which scores of women were disporting themselves.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It could not be more than five o’clock, I was sure, and I did not feel much inclined to rise at such an unconscionably early hour, until I heard Hilda ask if I would not like to go to the large baths with her, and have a swim.
