used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The proximity of the two events had helped to gain for the quiet countryside the reputation of a gay neighbourhood.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Mrs. Ogilvie's ball, according to an old-established custom, followed closely on the race.
altarpiecenounUS /ˈɔːltərpiːs/
a painted or carved screen placed above and behind an altar or communion table
From this reading The palm-houses had been emptied to form an avenue of green up the middle of the picture-gallery, at whose extreme end an altarpiece, representing a scene from the Book of Revelation, showed a company of the heavenly host as a background to a buffet-table crowded with refreshments.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Ogilvie's ball, according to an old-established custom, followed closely on the race.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Country houses were filled with visitors, and the ballroom and the famous picture-gallery at Bowshott received an even larger number of guests than usual.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The palm-houses had been emptied to form an avenue of green up the middle of the picture-gallery, at whose extreme end an altarpiece, representing a scene from the Book of Revelation, showed a company of the heavenly host as a background to a buffet-table crowded with refreshments.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Country houses were filled with visitors, and the ballroom and the famous picture-gallery at Bowshott received an even larger number of guests than usual.
a line of approach
From this reading The palm-houses had been emptied to form an avenue of green up the middle of the picture-gallery, at whose extreme end an altarpiece, representing a scene from the Book of Revelation, showed a company of the heavenly host as a background to a buffet-table crowded with refreshments.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading The palm-houses had been emptied to form an avenue of green up the middle of the picture-gallery, at whose extreme end an altarpiece, representing a scene from the Book of Revelation, showed a company of the heavenly host as a background to a buffet-table crowded with refreshments.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Mrs. Ogilvie's ball, according to an old-established custom, followed closely on the race.
ballroomnounUS /ˈbɔːlruːm/
large room used mainly for dancing
From this reading Country houses were filled with visitors, and the ballroom and the famous picture-gallery at Bowshott received an even larger number of guests than usual.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The palm-houses had been emptied to form an avenue of green up the middle of the picture-gallery, at whose extreme end an altarpiece, representing a scene from the Book of Revelation, showed a company of the heavenly host as a background to a buffet-table crowded with refreshments.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The palm-houses had been emptied to form an avenue of green up the middle of the picture-gallery, at whose extreme end an altarpiece, representing a scene from the Book of Revelation, showed a company of the heavenly host as a background to a buffet-table crowded with refreshments.
Bowshott
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From this reading Country houses were filled with visitors, and the ballroom and the famous picture-gallery at Bowshott received an even larger number of guests than usual.
buffet-table
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From this reading The palm-houses had been emptied to form an avenue of green up the middle of the picture-gallery, at whose extreme end an altarpiece, representing a scene from the Book of Revelation, showed a company of the heavenly host as a background to a buffet-table crowded with refreshments.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Mrs. Ogilvie's ball, according to an old-established custom, followed closely on the race.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The palm-houses had been emptied to form an avenue of green up the middle of the picture-gallery, at whose extreme end an altarpiece, representing a scene from the Book of Revelation, showed a company of the heavenly host as a background to a buffet-table crowded with refreshments.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Country houses were filled with visitors, and the ballroom and the famous picture-gallery at Bowshott received an even larger number of guests than usual.
countrysidenounUS /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/
rural regions
From this reading The proximity of the two events had helped to gain for the quiet countryside the reputation of a gay neighbourhood.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The palm-houses had been emptied to form an avenue of green up the middle of the picture-gallery, at whose extreme end an altarpiece, representing a scene from the Book of Revelation, showed a company of the heavenly host as a background to a buffet-table crowded with refreshments.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Mrs. Ogilvie's ball, according to an old-established custom, followed closely on the race.
emptiedverbUS /ˈemptid/
inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents
From this reading The palm-houses had been emptied to form an avenue of green up the middle of the picture-gallery, at whose extreme end an altarpiece, representing a scene from the Book of Revelation, showed a company of the heavenly host as a background to a buffet-table crowded with refreshments.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The palm-houses had been emptied to form an avenue of green up the middle of the picture-gallery, at whose extreme end an altarpiece, representing a scene from the Book of Revelation, showed a company of the heavenly host as a background to a buffet-table crowded with refreshments.
divisible by two
From this reading Country houses were filled with visitors, and the ballroom and the famous picture-gallery at Bowshott received an even larger number of guests than usual.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The proximity of the two events had helped to gain for the quiet countryside the reputation of a gay neighbourhood.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The palm-houses had been emptied to form an avenue of green up the middle of the picture-gallery, at whose extreme end an altarpiece, representing a scene from the Book of Revelation, showed a company of the heavenly host as a background to a buffet-table crowded with refreshments.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Country houses were filled with visitors, and the ballroom and the famous picture-gallery at Bowshott received an even larger number of guests than usual.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Country houses were filled with visitors, and the ballroom and the famous picture-gallery at Bowshott received an even larger number of guests than usual.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading There was something impressive in the great space and width of the ballroom, with its polished floor.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Mrs. Ogilvie's ball, according to an old-established custom, followed closely on the race.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The proximity of the two events had helped to gain for the quiet countryside the reputation of a gay neighbourhood.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The palm-houses had been emptied to form an avenue of green up the middle of the picture-gallery, at whose extreme end an altarpiece, representing a scene from the Book of Revelation, showed a company of the heavenly host as a background to a buffet-table crowded with refreshments.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The palm-houses had been emptied to form an avenue of green up the middle of the picture-gallery, at whose extreme end an altarpiece, representing a scene from the Book of Revelation, showed a company of the heavenly host as a background to a buffet-table crowded with refreshments.
obtain
From this reading The proximity of the two events had helped to gain for the quiet countryside the reputation of a gay neighbourhood.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The proximity of the two events had helped to gain for the quiet countryside the reputation of a gay neighbourhood.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was something impressive in the great space and width of the ballroom, with its polished floor.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The palm-houses had been emptied to form an avenue of green up the middle of the picture-gallery, at whose extreme end an altarpiece, representing a scene from the Book of Revelation, showed a company of the heavenly host as a background to a buffet-table crowded with refreshments.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Country houses were filled with visitors, and the ballroom and the famous picture-gallery at Bowshott received an even larger number of guests than usual.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The proximity of the two events had helped to gain for the quiet countryside the reputation of a gay neighbourhood.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading The palm-houses had been emptied to form an avenue of green up the middle of the picture-gallery, at whose extreme end an altarpiece, representing a scene from the Book of Revelation, showed a company of the heavenly host as a background to a buffet-table crowded with refreshments.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The proximity of the two events had helped to gain for the quiet countryside the reputation of a gay neighbourhood.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading The palm-houses had been emptied to form an avenue of green up the middle of the picture-gallery, at whose extreme end an altarpiece, representing a scene from the Book of Revelation, showed a company of the heavenly host as a background to a buffet-table crowded with refreshments.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Country houses were filled with visitors, and the ballroom and the famous picture-gallery at Bowshott received an even larger number of guests than usual.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading There was something impressive in the great space and width of the ballroom, with its polished floor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was something impressive in the great space and width of the ballroom, with its polished floor.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There was something impressive in the great space and width of the ballroom, with its polished floor.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Country houses were filled with visitors, and the ballroom and the famous picture-gallery at Bowshott received an even larger number of guests than usual.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The palm-houses had been emptied to form an avenue of green up the middle of the picture-gallery, at whose extreme end an altarpiece, representing a scene from the Book of Revelation, showed a company of the heavenly host as a background to a buffet-table crowded with refreshments.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Ogilvie's ball, according to an old-established custom, followed closely on the race.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The proximity of the two events had helped to gain for the quiet countryside the reputation of a gay neighbourhood.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Country houses were filled with visitors, and the ballroom and the famous picture-gallery at Bowshott received an even larger number of guests than usual.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The proximity of the two events had helped to gain for the quiet countryside the reputation of a gay neighbourhood.
Ogilvie's
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From this reading Mrs. Ogilvie's ball, according to an old-established custom, followed closely on the race.
old-established
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From this reading Mrs. Ogilvie's ball, according to an old-established custom, followed closely on the race.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Ogilvie's ball, according to an old-established custom, followed closely on the race.
palm-houses
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From this reading The palm-houses had been emptied to form an avenue of green up the middle of the picture-gallery, at whose extreme end an altarpiece, representing a scene from the Book of Revelation, showed a company of the heavenly host as a background to a buffet-table crowded with refreshments.
picture-gallery
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From this reading Country houses were filled with visitors, and the ballroom and the famous picture-gallery at Bowshott received an even larger number of guests than usual.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading There was something impressive in the great space and width of the ballroom, with its polished floor.
proximitynounUS /prɑːkˈsɪməti/
the property of being close together
From this reading The proximity of the two events had helped to gain for the quiet countryside the reputation of a gay neighbourhood.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The proximity of the two events had helped to gain for the quiet countryside the reputation of a gay neighbourhood.
any competition
From this reading Mrs. Ogilvie's ball, according to an old-established custom, followed closely on the race.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Country houses were filled with visitors, and the ballroom and the famous picture-gallery at Bowshott received an even larger number of guests than usual.
refreshmentsnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənts/
plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading The palm-houses had been emptied to form an avenue of green up the middle of the picture-gallery, at whose extreme end an altarpiece, representing a scene from the Book of Revelation, showed a company of the heavenly host as a background to a buffet-table crowded with refreshments.
representingverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading The palm-houses had been emptied to form an avenue of green up the middle of the picture-gallery, at whose extreme end an altarpiece, representing a scene from the Book of Revelation, showed a company of the heavenly host as a background to a buffet-table crowded with refreshments.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The proximity of the two events had helped to gain for the quiet countryside the reputation of a gay neighbourhood.
RevelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading The palm-houses had been emptied to form an avenue of green up the middle of the picture-gallery, at whose extreme end an altarpiece, representing a scene from the Book of Revelation, showed a company of the heavenly host as a background to a buffet-table crowded with refreshments.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The palm-houses had been emptied to form an avenue of green up the middle of the picture-gallery, at whose extreme end an altarpiece, representing a scene from the Book of Revelation, showed a company of the heavenly host as a background to a buffet-table crowded with refreshments.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The palm-houses had been emptied to form an avenue of green up the middle of the picture-gallery, at whose extreme end an altarpiece, representing a scene from the Book of Revelation, showed a company of the heavenly host as a background to a buffet-table crowded with refreshments.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something impressive in the great space and width of the ballroom, with its polished floor.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading There was something impressive in the great space and width of the ballroom, with its polished floor.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Country houses were filled with visitors, and the ballroom and the famous picture-gallery at Bowshott received an even larger number of guests than usual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Ogilvie's ball, according to an old-established custom, followed closely on the race.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was something impressive in the great space and width of the ballroom, with its polished floor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Ogilvie's ball, according to an old-established custom, followed closely on the race.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The proximity of the two events had helped to gain for the quiet countryside the reputation of a gay neighbourhood.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The palm-houses had been emptied to form an avenue of green up the middle of the picture-gallery, at whose extreme end an altarpiece, representing a scene from the Book of Revelation, showed a company of the heavenly host as a background to a buffet-table crowded with refreshments.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Country houses were filled with visitors, and the ballroom and the famous picture-gallery at Bowshott received an even larger number of guests than usual.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Country houses were filled with visitors, and the ballroom and the famous picture-gallery at Bowshott received an even larger number of guests than usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was something impressive in the great space and width of the ballroom, with its polished floor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Country houses were filled with visitors, and the ballroom and the famous picture-gallery at Bowshott received an even larger number of guests than usual.
belonging to which person
From this reading The palm-houses had been emptied to form an avenue of green up the middle of the picture-gallery, at whose extreme end an altarpiece, representing a scene from the Book of Revelation, showed a company of the heavenly host as a background to a buffet-table crowded with refreshments.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading There was something impressive in the great space and width of the ballroom, with its polished floor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Country houses were filled with visitors, and the ballroom and the famous picture-gallery at Bowshott received an even larger number of guests than usual.
