the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Francis Tredethlyn spent the bright summer Sunday afternoon and evening at the Cedars.
equally
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
(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 The merchant’s house was only another Star-and-Garter, where the _menu_ was always irreproachable, and where one escaped that little bugbear so common to the close of all social entertainments, and known by the vulgar name of “Bill.”
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The merchant’s house was only another Star-and-Garter, where the _menu_ was always irreproachable, and where one escaped that little bugbear so common to the close of all social entertainments, and known by the vulgar name of “Bill.”
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Francis Tredethlyn spent the bright summer Sunday afternoon and evening at the Cedars.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The merchant’s house was only another Star-and-Garter, where the _menu_ was always irreproachable, and where one escaped that little bugbear so common to the close of all social entertainments, and known by the vulgar name of “Bill.”
move towards
From this reading Mr. Tredethlyn found the house full of strangers, and Miss Hillary very difficult of approach.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Francis Tredethlyn spent the bright summer Sunday afternoon and evening at the Cedars.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The merchant’s house was only another Star-and-Garter, where the _menu_ was always irreproachable, and where one escaped that little bugbear so common to the close of all social entertainments, and known by the vulgar name of “Bill.”
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Francis Tredethlyn spent the bright summer Sunday afternoon and evening at the Cedars.
bugbearnoun
an imaginary monster used to frighten children
From this reading The merchant’s house was only another Star-and-Garter, where the _menu_ was always irreproachable, and where one escaped that little bugbear so common to the close of all social entertainments, and known by the vulgar name of “Bill.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE TOILS.
CedarsnounUS /ˈsiːdərz/
plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading Francis Tredethlyn spent the bright summer Sunday afternoon and evening at the Cedars.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The merchant’s house was only another Star-and-Garter, where the _menu_ was always irreproachable, and where one escaped that little bugbear so common to the close of all social entertainments, and known by the vulgar name of “Bill.”
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The merchant’s house was only another Star-and-Garter, where the _menu_ was always irreproachable, and where one escaped that little bugbear so common to the close of all social entertainments, and known by the vulgar name of “Bill.”
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Mr. Tredethlyn found the house full of strangers, and Miss Hillary very difficult of approach.
entertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading The merchant’s house was only another Star-and-Garter, where the _menu_ was always irreproachable, and where one escaped that little bugbear so common to the close of all social entertainments, and known by the vulgar name of “Bill.”
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading The merchant’s house was only another Star-and-Garter, where the _menu_ was always irreproachable, and where one escaped that little bugbear so common to the close of all social entertainments, and known by the vulgar name of “Bill.”
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Francis Tredethlyn spent the bright summer Sunday afternoon and evening at the Cedars.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
flower-beds
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From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
set up or found
From this reading Mr. Tredethlyn found the house full of strangers, and Miss Hillary very difficult of approach.
Francis
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From this reading Francis Tredethlyn spent the bright summer Sunday afternoon and evening at the Cedars.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Mr. Tredethlyn found the house full of strangers, and Miss Hillary very difficult of approach.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
hard-working
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From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
HillarynounUS /ˈhɪləri/
New Zealand mountaineer who in 1953 first attained the summit of Mount Everest with his Sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay (born in 1919)
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE TOILS.
irreproachableadjective
free of guilt; not subject to blame
From this reading The merchant’s house was only another Star-and-Garter, where the _menu_ was always irreproachable, and where one escaped that little bugbear so common to the close of all social entertainments, and known by the vulgar name of “Bill.”
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The merchant’s house was only another Star-and-Garter, where the _menu_ was always irreproachable, and where one escaped that little bugbear so common to the close of all social entertainments, and known by the vulgar name of “Bill.”
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The merchant’s house was only another Star-and-Garter, where the _menu_ was always irreproachable, and where one escaped that little bugbear so common to the close of all social entertainments, and known by the vulgar name of “Bill.”
loungers
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From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
magnatesnounUS /ˈmæɡneɪts/
plural of “magnate” — a very wealthy or powerful businessman
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
menunounUS /ˈmenjuː/
a list of dishes available at a restaurant
From this reading The merchant’s house was only another Star-and-Garter, where the _menu_ was always irreproachable, and where one escaped that little bugbear so common to the close of all social entertainments, and known by the vulgar name of “Bill.”
merchant'snounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
possessive form of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading The merchant’s house was only another Star-and-Garter, where the _menu_ was always irreproachable, and where one escaped that little bugbear so common to the close of all social entertainments, and known by the vulgar name of “Bill.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Mr. Tredethlyn found the house full of strangers, and Miss Hillary very difficult of approach.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The merchant’s house was only another Star-and-Garter, where the _menu_ was always irreproachable, and where one escaped that little bugbear so common to the close of all social entertainments, and known by the vulgar name of “Bill.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The merchant’s house was only another Star-and-Garter, where the _menu_ was always irreproachable, and where one escaped that little bugbear so common to the close of all social entertainments, and known by the vulgar name of “Bill.”
and nothing more
From this reading The merchant’s house was only another Star-and-Garter, where the _menu_ was always irreproachable, and where one escaped that little bugbear so common to the close of all social entertainments, and known by the vulgar name of “Bill.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The merchant’s house was only another Star-and-Garter, where the _menu_ was always irreproachable, and where one escaped that little bugbear so common to the close of all social entertainments, and known by the vulgar name of “Bill.”
relating to human society and its members
From this reading The merchant’s house was only another Star-and-Garter, where the _menu_ was always irreproachable, and where one escaped that little bugbear so common to the close of all social entertainments, and known by the vulgar name of “Bill.”
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Francis Tredethlyn spent the bright summer Sunday afternoon and evening at the Cedars.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
Star-and-Garter
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From this reading The merchant’s house was only another Star-and-Garter, where the _menu_ was always irreproachable, and where one escaped that little bugbear so common to the close of all social entertainments, and known by the vulgar name of “Bill.”
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Mr. Tredethlyn found the house full of strangers, and Miss Hillary very difficult of approach.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Francis Tredethlyn spent the bright summer Sunday afternoon and evening at the Cedars.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Francis Tredethlyn spent the bright summer Sunday afternoon and evening at the Cedars.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The merchant’s house was only another Star-and-Garter, where the _menu_ was always irreproachable, and where one escaped that little bugbear so common to the close of all social entertainments, and known by the vulgar name of “Bill.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE TOILS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
TOILSnounUS /tɔɪlz/
plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE TOILS.
Tredethlyn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Francis Tredethlyn spent the bright summer Sunday afternoon and evening at the Cedars.
trellised
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From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. Tredethlyn found the house full of strangers, and Miss Hillary very difficult of approach.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading The merchant’s house was only another Star-and-Garter, where the _menu_ was always irreproachable, and where one escaped that little bugbear so common to the close of all social entertainments, and known by the vulgar name of “Bill.”
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The merchant’s house was only another Star-and-Garter, where the _menu_ was always irreproachable, and where one escaped that little bugbear so common to the close of all social entertainments, and known by the vulgar name of “Bill.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
West-end
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
in or at the place that
From this reading The merchant’s house was only another Star-and-Garter, where the _menu_ was always irreproachable, and where one escaped that little bugbear so common to the close of all social entertainments, and known by the vulgar name of “Bill.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Hillary generally filled his house with company on the day of rest; and hard-working commercial magnates, and lazy West-end loungers, were alike glad to spend their Sabbath amongst the flower-beds and trellised walks, under the shadow of black spreading cedars, or on the terrace by the river.
