used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a week later and Jasper and Rosemary had been spending that time at Kis-Imre.
(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 A lavish table, horses to ride, dancing, music, luxury, it was all there, not just for the asking, but poured forth like water by ungrudging hands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a week later and Jasper and Rosemary had been spending that time at Kis-Imre.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had known them before, of course, in the days before the war, when they dispensed that same wonderful hospitality, light-heartedly, gaily, as a matter of course.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading A lavish table, horses to ride, dancing, music, luxury, it was all there, not just for the asking, but poured forth like water by ungrudging hands.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a week later and Jasper and Rosemary had been spending that time at Kis-Imre.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was a week later and Jasper and Rosemary had been spending that time at Kis-Imre.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had known them before, of course, in the days before the war, when they dispensed that same wonderful hospitality, light-heartedly, gaily, as a matter of course.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A lavish table, horses to ride, dancing, music, luxury, it was all there, not just for the asking, but poured forth like water by ungrudging hands.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A lavish table, horses to ride, dancing, music, luxury, it was all there, not just for the asking, but poured forth like water by ungrudging hands.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No one who has not travelled in that part of the world can form a conception of the large-hearted hospitality that welcomes the stranger in a Hungarian château.
châteaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.
From this reading No one who has not travelled in that part of the world can form a conception of the large-hearted hospitality that welcomes the stranger in a Hungarian château.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading No one who has not travelled in that part of the world can form a conception of the large-hearted hospitality that welcomes the stranger in a Hungarian château.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading She had known them before, of course, in the days before the war, when they dispensed that same wonderful hospitality, light-heartedly, gaily, as a matter of course.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading A lavish table, horses to ride, dancing, music, luxury, it was all there, not just for the asking, but poured forth like water by ungrudging hands.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading She had known them before, of course, in the days before the war, when they dispensed that same wonderful hospitality, light-heartedly, gaily, as a matter of course.
dispensedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspenst/
distributed or weighted out in carefully determined portions
From this reading She had known them before, of course, in the days before the war, when they dispensed that same wonderful hospitality, light-heartedly, gaily, as a matter of course.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A lavish table, horses to ride, dancing, music, luxury, it was all there, not just for the asking, but poured forth like water by ungrudging hands.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading No one who has not travelled in that part of the world can form a conception of the large-hearted hospitality that welcomes the stranger in a Hungarian château.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A lavish table, horses to ride, dancing, music, luxury, it was all there, not just for the asking, but poured forth like water by ungrudging hands.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading She had known them before, of course, in the days before the war, when they dispensed that same wonderful hospitality, light-heartedly, gaily, as a matter of course.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a week later and Jasper and Rosemary had been spending that time at Kis-Imre.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading A lavish table, horses to ride, dancing, music, luxury, it was all there, not just for the asking, but poured forth like water by ungrudging hands.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No one who has not travelled in that part of the world can form a conception of the large-hearted hospitality that welcomes the stranger in a Hungarian château.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading And Rosemary at once took the Imreys to her heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And Rosemary at once took the Imreys to her heart.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A lavish table, horses to ride, dancing, music, luxury, it was all there, not just for the asking, but poured forth like water by ungrudging hands.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading No one who has not travelled in that part of the world can form a conception of the large-hearted hospitality that welcomes the stranger in a Hungarian château.
HungarianadjectiveUS /həŋˈɡeriən/
relating to or characteristic of Hungary
From this reading No one who has not travelled in that part of the world can form a conception of the large-hearted hospitality that welcomes the stranger in a Hungarian château.
Imreys
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And Rosemary at once took the Imreys to her heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No one who has not travelled in that part of the world can form a conception of the large-hearted hospitality that welcomes the stranger in a Hungarian château.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a week later and Jasper and Rosemary had been spending that time at Kis-Imre.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading It was a week later and Jasper and Rosemary had been spending that time at Kis-Imre.
and nothing more
From this reading A lavish table, horses to ride, dancing, music, luxury, it was all there, not just for the asking, but poured forth like water by ungrudging hands.
Kis-Imre
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a week later and Jasper and Rosemary had been spending that time at Kis-Imre.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading She had known them before, of course, in the days before the war, when they dispensed that same wonderful hospitality, light-heartedly, gaily, as a matter of course.
large-heartedadjective
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading No one who has not travelled in that part of the world can form a conception of the large-hearted hospitality that welcomes the stranger in a Hungarian château.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was a week later and Jasper and Rosemary had been spending that time at Kis-Imre.
lavishadjectiveUS /ˈlævɪʃ/
very generous
From this reading A lavish table, horses to ride, dancing, music, luxury, it was all there, not just for the asking, but poured forth like water by ungrudging hands.
light-heartedlyadverb
in a light-hearted manner
From this reading She had known them before, of course, in the days before the war, when they dispensed that same wonderful hospitality, light-heartedly, gaily, as a matter of course.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A lavish table, horses to ride, dancing, music, luxury, it was all there, not just for the asking, but poured forth like water by ungrudging hands.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading A lavish table, horses to ride, dancing, music, luxury, it was all there, not just for the asking, but poured forth like water by ungrudging hands.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She had known them before, of course, in the days before the war, when they dispensed that same wonderful hospitality, light-heartedly, gaily, as a matter of course.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading A lavish table, horses to ride, dancing, music, luxury, it was all there, not just for the asking, but poured forth like water by ungrudging hands.
not any; not one
From this reading No one who has not travelled in that part of the world can form a conception of the large-hearted hospitality that welcomes the stranger in a Hungarian château.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No one who has not travelled in that part of the world can form a conception of the large-hearted hospitality that welcomes the stranger in a Hungarian château.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No one who has not travelled in that part of the world can form a conception of the large-hearted hospitality that welcomes the stranger in a Hungarian château.
on one occasion
From this reading And Rosemary at once took the Imreys to her heart.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one who has not travelled in that part of the world can form a conception of the large-hearted hospitality that welcomes the stranger in a Hungarian château.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading No one who has not travelled in that part of the world can form a conception of the large-hearted hospitality that welcomes the stranger in a Hungarian château.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading A lavish table, horses to ride, dancing, music, luxury, it was all there, not just for the asking, but poured forth like water by ungrudging hands.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A lavish table, horses to ride, dancing, music, luxury, it was all there, not just for the asking, but poured forth like water by ungrudging hands.
RosemarynounUS /ˈroʊzmeri/
widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery
From this reading It was a week later and Jasper and Rosemary had been spending that time at Kis-Imre.
Identical; not different.
From this reading She had known them before, of course, in the days before the war, when they dispensed that same wonderful hospitality, light-heartedly, gaily, as a matter of course.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had known them before, of course, in the days before the war, when they dispensed that same wonderful hospitality, light-heartedly, gaily, as a matter of course.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading It was a week later and Jasper and Rosemary had been spending that time at Kis-Imre.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading No one who has not travelled in that part of the world can form a conception of the large-hearted hospitality that welcomes the stranger in a Hungarian château.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A lavish table, horses to ride, dancing, music, luxury, it was all there, not just for the asking, but poured forth like water by ungrudging hands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a week later and Jasper and Rosemary had been spending that time at Kis-Imre.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No one who has not travelled in that part of the world can form a conception of the large-hearted hospitality that welcomes the stranger in a Hungarian château.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She had known them before, of course, in the days before the war, when they dispensed that same wonderful hospitality, light-heartedly, gaily, as a matter of course.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A lavish table, horses to ride, dancing, music, luxury, it was all there, not just for the asking, but poured forth like water by ungrudging hands.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had known them before, of course, in the days before the war, when they dispensed that same wonderful hospitality, light-heartedly, gaily, as a matter of course.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was a week later and Jasper and Rosemary had been spending that time at Kis-Imre.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And Rosemary at once took the Imreys to her heart.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading And Rosemary at once took the Imreys to her heart.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading No one who has not travelled in that part of the world can form a conception of the large-hearted hospitality that welcomes the stranger in a Hungarian château.
ungrudgingadjective
without envy or reluctance
From this reading A lavish table, horses to ride, dancing, music, luxury, it was all there, not just for the asking, but poured forth like water by ungrudging hands.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading She had known them before, of course, in the days before the war, when they dispensed that same wonderful hospitality, light-heartedly, gaily, as a matter of course.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a week later and Jasper and Rosemary had been spending that time at Kis-Imre.
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 A lavish table, horses to ride, dancing, music, luxury, it was all there, not just for the asking, but poured forth like water by ungrudging hands.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was a week later and Jasper and Rosemary had been spending that time at Kis-Imre.
welcomesnounUS /ˈwelkəmz/
plural of “welcome” — the state of being welcome
From this reading No one who has not travelled in that part of the world can form a conception of the large-hearted hospitality that welcomes the stranger in a Hungarian château.
at the time that
From this reading She had known them before, of course, in the days before the war, when they dispensed that same wonderful hospitality, light-heartedly, gaily, as a matter of course.
which person or people
From this reading No one who has not travelled in that part of the world can form a conception of the large-hearted hospitality that welcomes the stranger in a Hungarian château.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading She had known them before, of course, in the days before the war, when they dispensed that same wonderful hospitality, light-heartedly, gaily, as a matter of course.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading No one who has not travelled in that part of the world can form a conception of the large-hearted hospitality that welcomes the stranger in a Hungarian château.
