used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They all looked happy and prosperous: he thought the girls' light dresses were gayer and smarter than those usually seen among a crowd of English passengers; but there was another side to the picture.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading The great room was built in palatial style, with domed roof, tessellated marble floor, and stately pillars: it was brilliantly lighted; and massively-framed paintings of snow-capped peaks and river gorges adorned the walls.
(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 They all looked happy and prosperous: he thought the girls' light dresses were gayer and smarter than those usually seen among a crowd of English passengers; but there was another side to the picture.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading They all looked happy and prosperous: he thought the girls' light dresses were gayer and smarter than those usually seen among a crowd of English passengers; but there was another side to the picture.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An excursion-train from Winnipeg Beach had just come in, and streams of young men and women in summer attire were passing through the room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GEORGE MAKES FRIENDS It was nearing midnight when George walked impatiently up and down the waiting-room in Winnipeg station, for the western express was very late, and nobody seemed to know when it would start.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading They all looked happy and prosperous: he thought the girls' light dresses were gayer and smarter than those usually seen among a crowd of English passengers; but there was another side to the picture.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading An excursion-train from Winnipeg Beach had just come in, and streams of young men and women in summer attire were passing through the room.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading An excursion-train from Winnipeg Beach had just come in, and streams of young men and women in summer attire were passing through the room.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading The great room was built in palatial style, with domed roof, tessellated marble floor, and stately pillars: it was brilliantly lighted; and massively-framed paintings of snow-capped peaks and river gorges adorned the walls.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The great room was built in palatial style, with domed roof, tessellated marble floor, and stately pillars: it was brilliantly lighted; and massively-framed paintings of snow-capped peaks and river gorges adorned the walls.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They all looked happy and prosperous: he thought the girls' light dresses were gayer and smarter than those usually seen among a crowd of English passengers; but there was another side to the picture.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading An excursion-train from Winnipeg Beach had just come in, and streams of young men and women in summer attire were passing through the room.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading They all looked happy and prosperous: he thought the girls' light dresses were gayer and smarter than those usually seen among a crowd of English passengers; but there was another side to the picture.
domedadjectiveUS /doʊmd/
having a hemispherical vault or dome
From this reading The great room was built in palatial style, with domed roof, tessellated marble floor, and stately pillars: it was brilliantly lighted; and massively-framed paintings of snow-capped peaks and river gorges adorned the walls.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading GEORGE MAKES FRIENDS It was nearing midnight when George walked impatiently up and down the waiting-room in Winnipeg station, for the western express was very late, and nobody seemed to know when it would start.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading They all looked happy and prosperous: he thought the girls' light dresses were gayer and smarter than those usually seen among a crowd of English passengers; but there was another side to the picture.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading They all looked happy and prosperous: he thought the girls' light dresses were gayer and smarter than those usually seen among a crowd of English passengers; but there was another side to the picture.
excursion-train
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From this reading An excursion-train from Winnipeg Beach had just come in, and streams of young men and women in summer attire were passing through the room.
give expression to
From this reading GEORGE MAKES FRIENDS It was nearing midnight when George walked impatiently up and down the waiting-room in Winnipeg station, for the western express was very late, and nobody seemed to know when it would start.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The great room was built in palatial style, with domed roof, tessellated marble floor, and stately pillars: it was brilliantly lighted; and massively-framed paintings of snow-capped peaks and river gorges adorned the walls.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GEORGE MAKES FRIENDS It was nearing midnight when George walked impatiently up and down the waiting-room in Winnipeg station, for the western express was very late, and nobody seemed to know when it would start.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading GEORGE MAKES FRIENDS It was nearing midnight when George walked impatiently up and down the waiting-room in Winnipeg station, for the western express was very late, and nobody seemed to know when it would start.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An excursion-train from Winnipeg Beach had just come in, and streams of young men and women in summer attire were passing through the room.
gayeradjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪər/
comparative of “gay” — bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading They all looked happy and prosperous: he thought the girls' light dresses were gayer and smarter than those usually seen among a crowd of English passengers; but there was another side to the picture.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading GEORGE MAKES FRIENDS It was nearing midnight when George walked impatiently up and down the waiting-room in Winnipeg station, for the western express was very late, and nobody seemed to know when it would start.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading They all looked happy and prosperous: he thought the girls' light dresses were gayer and smarter than those usually seen among a crowd of English passengers; but there was another side to the picture.
gorgesnounUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəz/
plural of “gorge” — a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)
From this reading The great room was built in palatial style, with domed roof, tessellated marble floor, and stately pillars: it was brilliantly lighted; and massively-framed paintings of snow-capped peaks and river gorges adorned the walls.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great room was built in palatial style, with domed roof, tessellated marble floor, and stately pillars: it was brilliantly lighted; and massively-framed paintings of snow-capped peaks and river gorges adorned the walls.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An excursion-train from Winnipeg Beach had just come in, and streams of young men and women in summer attire were passing through the room.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading They all looked happy and prosperous: he thought the girls' light dresses were gayer and smarter than those usually seen among a crowd of English passengers; but there was another side to the picture.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They all looked happy and prosperous: he thought the girls' light dresses were gayer and smarter than those usually seen among a crowd of English passengers; but there was another side to the picture.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading George was nevertheless interested in his surroundings, and with some reason.
impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading GEORGE MAKES FRIENDS It was nearing midnight when George walked impatiently up and down the waiting-room in Winnipeg station, for the western express was very late, and nobody seemed to know when it would start.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GEORGE MAKES FRIENDS It was nearing midnight when George walked impatiently up and down the waiting-room in Winnipeg station, for the western express was very late, and nobody seemed to know when it would start.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading George was nevertheless interested in his surroundings, and with some reason.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading GEORGE MAKES FRIENDS It was nearing midnight when George walked impatiently up and down the waiting-room in Winnipeg station, for the western express was very late, and nobody seemed to know when it would start.
and nothing more
From this reading An excursion-train from Winnipeg Beach had just come in, and streams of young men and women in summer attire were passing through the room.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading GEORGE MAKES FRIENDS It was nearing midnight when George walked impatiently up and down the waiting-room in Winnipeg station, for the western express was very late, and nobody seemed to know when it would start.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading GEORGE MAKES FRIENDS It was nearing midnight when George walked impatiently up and down the waiting-room in Winnipeg station, for the western express was very late, and nobody seemed to know when it would start.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading They all looked happy and prosperous: he thought the girls' light dresses were gayer and smarter than those usually seen among a crowd of English passengers; but there was another side to the picture.
set afire or burning
From this reading The great room was built in palatial style, with domed roof, tessellated marble floor, and stately pillars: it was brilliantly lighted; and massively-framed paintings of snow-capped peaks and river gorges adorned the walls.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They all looked happy and prosperous: he thought the girls' light dresses were gayer and smarter than those usually seen among a crowd of English passengers; but there was another side to the picture.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading GEORGE MAKES FRIENDS It was nearing midnight when George walked impatiently up and down the waiting-room in Winnipeg station, for the western express was very late, and nobody seemed to know when it would start.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading The great room was built in palatial style, with domed roof, tessellated marble floor, and stately pillars: it was brilliantly lighted; and massively-framed paintings of snow-capped peaks and river gorges adorned the walls.
massively-framed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The great room was built in palatial style, with domed roof, tessellated marble floor, and stately pillars: it was brilliantly lighted; and massively-framed paintings of snow-capped peaks and river gorges adorned the walls.
the force of workers available
From this reading An excursion-train from Winnipeg Beach had just come in, and streams of young men and women in summer attire were passing through the room.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading GEORGE MAKES FRIENDS It was nearing midnight when George walked impatiently up and down the waiting-room in Winnipeg station, for the western express was very late, and nobody seemed to know when it would start.
nearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading GEORGE MAKES FRIENDS It was nearing midnight when George walked impatiently up and down the waiting-room in Winnipeg station, for the western express was very late, and nobody seemed to know when it would start.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading George was nevertheless interested in his surroundings, and with some reason.
no person; not anyone
From this reading GEORGE MAKES FRIENDS It was nearing midnight when George walked impatiently up and down the waiting-room in Winnipeg station, for the western express was very late, and nobody seemed to know when it would start.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The great room was built in palatial style, with domed roof, tessellated marble floor, and stately pillars: it was brilliantly lighted; and massively-framed paintings of snow-capped peaks and river gorges adorned the walls.
paintingsnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋz/
plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading The great room was built in palatial style, with domed roof, tessellated marble floor, and stately pillars: it was brilliantly lighted; and massively-framed paintings of snow-capped peaks and river gorges adorned the walls.
palatialadjectiveUS /pəˈleɪʃəl/
relating to or being a palace
From this reading The great room was built in palatial style, with domed roof, tessellated marble floor, and stately pillars: it was brilliantly lighted; and massively-framed paintings of snow-capped peaks and river gorges adorned the walls.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading They all looked happy and prosperous: he thought the girls' light dresses were gayer and smarter than those usually seen among a crowd of English passengers; but there was another side to the picture.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading An excursion-train from Winnipeg Beach had just come in, and streams of young men and women in summer attire were passing through the room.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading The great room was built in palatial style, with domed roof, tessellated marble floor, and stately pillars: it was brilliantly lighted; and massively-framed paintings of snow-capped peaks and river gorges adorned the walls.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading They all looked happy and prosperous: he thought the girls' light dresses were gayer and smarter than those usually seen among a crowd of English passengers; but there was another side to the picture.
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading The great room was built in palatial style, with domed roof, tessellated marble floor, and stately pillars: it was brilliantly lighted; and massively-framed paintings of snow-capped peaks and river gorges adorned the walls.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading They all looked happy and prosperous: he thought the girls' light dresses were gayer and smarter than those usually seen among a crowd of English passengers; but there was another side to the picture.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading George was nevertheless interested in his surroundings, and with some reason.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The great room was built in palatial style, with domed roof, tessellated marble floor, and stately pillars: it was brilliantly lighted; and massively-framed paintings of snow-capped peaks and river gorges adorned the walls.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The great room was built in palatial style, with domed roof, tessellated marble floor, and stately pillars: it was brilliantly lighted; and massively-framed paintings of snow-capped peaks and river gorges adorned the walls.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The great room was built in palatial style, with domed roof, tessellated marble floor, and stately pillars: it was brilliantly lighted; and massively-framed paintings of snow-capped peaks and river gorges adorned the walls.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading GEORGE MAKES FRIENDS It was nearing midnight when George walked impatiently up and down the waiting-room in Winnipeg station, for the western express was very late, and nobody seemed to know when it would start.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They all looked happy and prosperous: he thought the girls' light dresses were gayer and smarter than those usually seen among a crowd of English passengers; but there was another side to the picture.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading They all looked happy and prosperous: he thought the girls' light dresses were gayer and smarter than those usually seen among a crowd of English passengers; but there was another side to the picture.
smarteradjectiveUS /ˈsmɑːrtər/
comparative of “smart” — showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading They all looked happy and prosperous: he thought the girls' light dresses were gayer and smarter than those usually seen among a crowd of English passengers; but there was another side to the picture.
snow-cappedadjective
(of mountains) capped with a covering of snow
From this reading The great room was built in palatial style, with domed roof, tessellated marble floor, and stately pillars: it was brilliantly lighted; and massively-framed paintings of snow-capped peaks and river gorges adorned the walls.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading George was nevertheless interested in his surroundings, and with some reason.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading GEORGE MAKES FRIENDS It was nearing midnight when George walked impatiently up and down the waiting-room in Winnipeg station, for the western express was very late, and nobody seemed to know when it would start.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The great room was built in palatial style, with domed roof, tessellated marble floor, and stately pillars: it was brilliantly lighted; and massively-framed paintings of snow-capped peaks and river gorges adorned the walls.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading GEORGE MAKES FRIENDS It was nearing midnight when George walked impatiently up and down the waiting-room in Winnipeg station, for the western express was very late, and nobody seemed to know when it would start.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading An excursion-train from Winnipeg Beach had just come in, and streams of young men and women in summer attire were passing through the room.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The great room was built in palatial style, with domed roof, tessellated marble floor, and stately pillars: it was brilliantly lighted; and massively-framed paintings of snow-capped peaks and river gorges adorned the walls.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading An excursion-train from Winnipeg Beach had just come in, and streams of young men and women in summer attire were passing through the room.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading George was nevertheless interested in his surroundings, and with some reason.
tessellatedadjective
having a checkered or mottled appearance
From this reading The great room was built in palatial style, with domed roof, tessellated marble floor, and stately pillars: it was brilliantly lighted; and massively-framed paintings of snow-capped peaks and river gorges adorned the walls.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They all looked happy and prosperous: he thought the girls' light dresses were gayer and smarter than those usually seen among a crowd of English passengers; but there was another side to the picture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GEORGE MAKES FRIENDS It was nearing midnight when George walked impatiently up and down the waiting-room in Winnipeg station, for the western express was very late, and nobody seemed to know when it would start.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They all looked happy and prosperous: he thought the girls' light dresses were gayer and smarter than those usually seen among a crowd of English passengers; but there was another side to the picture.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They all looked happy and prosperous: he thought the girls' light dresses were gayer and smarter than those usually seen among a crowd of English passengers; but there was another side to the picture.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading They all looked happy and prosperous: he thought the girls' light dresses were gayer and smarter than those usually seen among a crowd of English passengers; but there was another side to the picture.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They all looked happy and prosperous: he thought the girls' light dresses were gayer and smarter than those usually seen among a crowd of English passengers; but there was another side to the picture.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading An excursion-train from Winnipeg Beach had just come in, and streams of young men and women in summer attire were passing through the room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GEORGE MAKES FRIENDS It was nearing midnight when George walked impatiently up and down the waiting-room in Winnipeg station, for the western express was very late, and nobody seemed to know when it would start.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading GEORGE MAKES FRIENDS It was nearing midnight when George walked impatiently up and down the waiting-room in Winnipeg station, for the western express was very late, and nobody seemed to know when it would start.
under normal conditions
From this reading They all looked happy and prosperous: he thought the girls' light dresses were gayer and smarter than those usually seen among a crowd of English passengers; but there was another side to the picture.
precisely as stated
From this reading GEORGE MAKES FRIENDS It was nearing midnight when George walked impatiently up and down the waiting-room in Winnipeg station, for the western express was very late, and nobody seemed to know when it would start.
waiting-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GEORGE MAKES FRIENDS It was nearing midnight when George walked impatiently up and down the waiting-room in Winnipeg station, for the western express was very late, and nobody seemed to know when it would start.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading GEORGE MAKES FRIENDS It was nearing midnight when George walked impatiently up and down the waiting-room in Winnipeg station, for the western express was very late, and nobody seemed to know when it would start.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The great room was built in palatial style, with domed roof, tessellated marble floor, and stately pillars: it was brilliantly lighted; and massively-framed paintings of snow-capped peaks and river gorges adorned the walls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GEORGE MAKES FRIENDS It was nearing midnight when George walked impatiently up and down the waiting-room in Winnipeg station, for the western express was very late, and nobody seemed to know when it would start.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading An excursion-train from Winnipeg Beach had just come in, and streams of young men and women in summer attire were passing through the room.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading GEORGE MAKES FRIENDS It was nearing midnight when George walked impatiently up and down the waiting-room in Winnipeg station, for the western express was very late, and nobody seemed to know when it would start.
at the time that
From this reading GEORGE MAKES FRIENDS It was nearing midnight when George walked impatiently up and down the waiting-room in Winnipeg station, for the western express was very late, and nobody seemed to know when it would start.
WinnipegnounUS /ˈwɪnɪpəɡ/
the capital and largest city of Manitoba; located in southern Manitoba; known for severe winters
From this reading GEORGE MAKES FRIENDS It was nearing midnight when George walked impatiently up and down the waiting-room in Winnipeg station, for the western express was very late, and nobody seemed to know when it would start.
in the company of; together with
From this reading George was nevertheless interested in his surroundings, and with some reason.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading An excursion-train from Winnipeg Beach had just come in, and streams of young men and women in summer attire were passing through the room.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading GEORGE MAKES FRIENDS It was nearing midnight when George walked impatiently up and down the waiting-room in Winnipeg station, for the western express was very late, and nobody seemed to know when it would start.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading An excursion-train from Winnipeg Beach had just come in, and streams of young men and women in summer attire were passing through the room.
