used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the party met at dinner they were for a time somewhat silent, for all were exhausted by their hard work under a blazing sun, but their spirits rose under their surroundings.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading All had dressed after the work was over, and the men were in white drill, and the ladies had, from custom, put on light evening gowns.
(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 When the party met at dinner they were for a time somewhat silent, for all were exhausted by their hard work under a blazing sun, but their spirits rose under their surroundings.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The cook had prepared an excellent dinner, and as the champagne went round no stranger would have supposed that the party had met under unusual circumstances.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The native servants had laid the table with as scrupulous care as usual; and, except that there was no display of flowers, no change was observable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The native servants had laid the table with as scrupulous care as usual; and, except that there was no display of flowers, no change was observable.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the party met at dinner they were for a time somewhat silent, for all were exhausted by their hard work under a blazing sun, but their spirits rose under their surroundings.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Doctor and the two subalterns were unaffectedly gay, and as the rest all made an effort to be cheerful, the languor that had marked the commencement of the dinner soon wore off.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading When the party met at dinner they were for a time somewhat silent, for all were exhausted by their hard work under a blazing sun, but their spirits rose under their surroundings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When the party met at dinner they were for a time somewhat silent, for all were exhausted by their hard work under a blazing sun, but their spirits rose under their surroundings.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When the party met at dinner they were for a time somewhat silent, for all were exhausted by their hard work under a blazing sun, but their spirits rose under their surroundings.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The native servants had laid the table with as scrupulous care as usual; and, except that there was no display of flowers, no change was observable.
champagnenounUS /ʃæmˈpeɪn/
a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
From this reading The cook had prepared an excellent dinner, and as the champagne went round no stranger would have supposed that the party had met under unusual circumstances.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The native servants had laid the table with as scrupulous care as usual; and, except that there was no display of flowers, no change was observable.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading The Doctor and the two subalterns were unaffectedly gay, and as the rest all made an effort to be cheerful, the languor that had marked the commencement of the dinner soon wore off.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The cook had prepared an excellent dinner, and as the champagne went round no stranger would have supposed that the party had met under unusual circumstances.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading The Doctor and the two subalterns were unaffectedly gay, and as the rest all made an effort to be cheerful, the languor that had marked the commencement of the dinner soon wore off.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading The cook had prepared an excellent dinner, and as the champagne went round no stranger would have supposed that the party had met under unusual circumstances.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading All had dressed after the work was over, and the men were in white drill, and the ladies had, from custom, put on light evening gowns.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading When the party met at dinner they were for a time somewhat silent, for all were exhausted by their hard work under a blazing sun, but their spirits rose under their surroundings.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading The native servants had laid the table with as scrupulous care as usual; and, except that there was no display of flowers, no change was observable.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The Doctor and the two subalterns were unaffectedly gay, and as the rest all made an effort to be cheerful, the languor that had marked the commencement of the dinner soon wore off.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading All had dressed after the work was over, and the men were in white drill, and the ladies had, from custom, put on light evening gowns.
drillverbUS /drɪl/
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
From this reading All had dressed after the work was over, and the men were in white drill, and the ladies had, from custom, put on light evening gowns.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The Doctor and the two subalterns were unaffectedly gay, and as the rest all made an effort to be cheerful, the languor that had marked the commencement of the dinner soon wore off.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading All had dressed after the work was over, and the men were in white drill, and the ladies had, from custom, put on light evening gowns.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The cook had prepared an excellent dinner, and as the champagne went round no stranger would have supposed that the party had met under unusual circumstances.
apart from; not including
From this reading The native servants had laid the table with as scrupulous care as usual; and, except that there was no display of flowers, no change was observable.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading When the party met at dinner they were for a time somewhat silent, for all were exhausted by their hard work under a blazing sun, but their spirits rose under their surroundings.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The native servants had laid the table with as scrupulous care as usual; and, except that there was no display of flowers, no change was observable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the party met at dinner they were for a time somewhat silent, for all were exhausted by their hard work under a blazing sun, but their spirits rose under their surroundings.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All had dressed after the work was over, and the men were in white drill, and the ladies had, from custom, put on light evening gowns.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The Doctor and the two subalterns were unaffectedly gay, and as the rest all made an effort to be cheerful, the languor that had marked the commencement of the dinner soon wore off.
gownsnounUS /ɡaʊnz/
plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading All had dressed after the work was over, and the men were in white drill, and the ladies had, from custom, put on light evening gowns.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The native servants had laid the table with as scrupulous care as usual; and, except that there was no display of flowers, no change was observable.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading When the party met at dinner they were for a time somewhat silent, for all were exhausted by their hard work under a blazing sun, but their spirits rose under their surroundings.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The cook had prepared an excellent dinner, and as the champagne went round no stranger would have supposed that the party had met under unusual circumstances.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All had dressed after the work was over, and the men were in white drill, and the ladies had, from custom, put on light evening gowns.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading All had dressed after the work was over, and the men were in white drill, and the ladies had, from custom, put on light evening gowns.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The native servants had laid the table with as scrupulous care as usual; and, except that there was no display of flowers, no change was observable.
languornoun
a relaxed comfortable feeling
From this reading The Doctor and the two subalterns were unaffectedly gay, and as the rest all made an effort to be cheerful, the languor that had marked the commencement of the dinner soon wore off.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading All had dressed after the work was over, and the men were in white drill, and the ladies had, from custom, put on light evening gowns.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Doctor and the two subalterns were unaffectedly gay, and as the rest all made an effort to be cheerful, the languor that had marked the commencement of the dinner soon wore off.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The Doctor and the two subalterns were unaffectedly gay, and as the rest all made an effort to be cheerful, the languor that had marked the commencement of the dinner soon wore off.
the force of workers available
From this reading All had dressed after the work was over, and the men were in white drill, and the ladies had, from custom, put on light evening gowns.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading When the party met at dinner they were for a time somewhat silent, for all were exhausted by their hard work under a blazing sun, but their spirits rose under their surroundings.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading The native servants had laid the table with as scrupulous care as usual; and, except that there was no display of flowers, no change was observable.
not any; not one
From this reading The native servants had laid the table with as scrupulous care as usual; and, except that there was no display of flowers, no change was observable.
observableadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvəbəl/
capable of being seen or noticed
From this reading The native servants had laid the table with as scrupulous care as usual; and, except that there was no display of flowers, no change was observable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The native servants had laid the table with as scrupulous care as usual; and, except that there was no display of flowers, no change was observable.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Doctor and the two subalterns were unaffectedly gay, and as the rest all made an effort to be cheerful, the languor that had marked the commencement of the dinner soon wore off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All had dressed after the work was over, and the men were in white drill, and the ladies had, from custom, put on light evening gowns.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading All had dressed after the work was over, and the men were in white drill, and the ladies had, from custom, put on light evening gowns.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading When the party met at dinner they were for a time somewhat silent, for all were exhausted by their hard work under a blazing sun, but their spirits rose under their surroundings.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The cook had prepared an excellent dinner, and as the champagne went round no stranger would have supposed that the party had met under unusual circumstances.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading All had dressed after the work was over, and the men were in white drill, and the ladies had, from custom, put on light evening gowns.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The Doctor and the two subalterns were unaffectedly gay, and as the rest all made an effort to be cheerful, the languor that had marked the commencement of the dinner soon wore off.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading When the party met at dinner they were for a time somewhat silent, for all were exhausted by their hard work under a blazing sun, but their spirits rose under their surroundings.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The cook had prepared an excellent dinner, and as the champagne went round no stranger would have supposed that the party had met under unusual circumstances.
scrupulousadjectiveUS /ˈskruːpjələs/
having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled
From this reading The native servants had laid the table with as scrupulous care as usual; and, except that there was no display of flowers, no change was observable.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The native servants had laid the table with as scrupulous care as usual; and, except that there was no display of flowers, no change was observable.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading When the party met at dinner they were for a time somewhat silent, for all were exhausted by their hard work under a blazing sun, but their spirits rose under their surroundings.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading When the party met at dinner they were for a time somewhat silent, for all were exhausted by their hard work under a blazing sun, but their spirits rose under their surroundings.
in the near future
From this reading The Doctor and the two subalterns were unaffectedly gay, and as the rest all made an effort to be cheerful, the languor that had marked the commencement of the dinner soon wore off.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading When the party met at dinner they were for a time somewhat silent, for all were exhausted by their hard work under a blazing sun, but their spirits rose under their surroundings.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The cook had prepared an excellent dinner, and as the champagne went round no stranger would have supposed that the party had met under unusual circumstances.
subalterns
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From this reading The Doctor and the two subalterns were unaffectedly gay, and as the rest all made an effort to be cheerful, the languor that had marked the commencement of the dinner soon wore off.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading When the party met at dinner they were for a time somewhat silent, for all were exhausted by their hard work under a blazing sun, but their spirits rose under their surroundings.
required or under orders
From this reading The cook had prepared an excellent dinner, and as the champagne went round no stranger would have supposed that the party had met under unusual circumstances.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading When the party met at dinner they were for a time somewhat silent, for all were exhausted by their hard work under a blazing sun, but their spirits rose under their surroundings.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The native servants had laid the table with as scrupulous care as usual; and, except that there was no display of flowers, no change was observable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The native servants had laid the table with as scrupulous care as usual; and, except that there was no display of flowers, no change was observable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the party met at dinner they were for a time somewhat silent, for all were exhausted by their hard work under a blazing sun, but their spirits rose under their surroundings.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the party met at dinner they were for a time somewhat silent, for all were exhausted by their hard work under a blazing sun, but their spirits rose under their surroundings.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The native servants had laid the table with as scrupulous care as usual; and, except that there was no display of flowers, no change was observable.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the party met at dinner they were for a time somewhat silent, for all were exhausted by their hard work under a blazing sun, but their spirits rose under their surroundings.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When the party met at dinner they were for a time somewhat silent, for all were exhausted by their hard work under a blazing sun, but their spirits rose under their surroundings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Doctor and the two subalterns were unaffectedly gay, and as the rest all made an effort to be cheerful, the languor that had marked the commencement of the dinner soon wore off.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Doctor and the two subalterns were unaffectedly gay, and as the rest all made an effort to be cheerful, the languor that had marked the commencement of the dinner soon wore off.
unaffectedly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Doctor and the two subalterns were unaffectedly gay, and as the rest all made an effort to be cheerful, the languor that had marked the commencement of the dinner soon wore off.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading When the party met at dinner they were for a time somewhat silent, for all were exhausted by their hard work under a blazing sun, but their spirits rose under their surroundings.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The cook had prepared an excellent dinner, and as the champagne went round no stranger would have supposed that the party had met under unusual circumstances.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The native servants had laid the table with as scrupulous care as usual; and, except that there was no display of flowers, no change was observable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The native servants had laid the table with as scrupulous care as usual; and, except that there was no display of flowers, no change was observable.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The cook had prepared an excellent dinner, and as the champagne went round no stranger would have supposed that the party had met under unusual circumstances.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the party met at dinner they were for a time somewhat silent, for all were exhausted by their hard work under a blazing sun, but their spirits rose under their surroundings.
at the time that
From this reading When the party met at dinner they were for a time somewhat silent, for all were exhausted by their hard work under a blazing sun, but their spirits rose under their surroundings.
a Caucasian
From this reading All had dressed after the work was over, and the men were in white drill, and the ladies had, from custom, put on light evening gowns.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The native servants had laid the table with as scrupulous care as usual; and, except that there was no display of flowers, no change was observable.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The Doctor and the two subalterns were unaffectedly gay, and as the rest all made an effort to be cheerful, the languor that had marked the commencement of the dinner soon wore off.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading When the party met at dinner they were for a time somewhat silent, for all were exhausted by their hard work under a blazing sun, but their spirits rose under their surroundings.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The cook had prepared an excellent dinner, and as the champagne went round no stranger would have supposed that the party had met under unusual circumstances.
