used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Boats, covered with carpets, conveyed the company from the shore to the vessel, which was anchored about half a mile from the land, and on entering the ball room a fairy palace presented itself to the view.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Boats, covered with carpets, conveyed the company from the shore to the vessel, which was anchored about half a mile from the land, and on entering the ball room a fairy palace presented itself to the view.
admiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading _Cape Francois._ The ball announced by the admiral exceeded all expectations and we are still all extacy.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Innumerable lustres of chrystal and wreaths of natural flowers ornamented the ceiling; and rose and orange-trees, in full blossom, ranged round the room, filled the air with fragrance.
(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 _Cape Francois._ The ball announced by the admiral exceeded all expectations and we are still all extacy.
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading Boats, covered with carpets, conveyed the company from the shore to the vessel, which was anchored about half a mile from the land, and on entering the ball room a fairy palace presented itself to the view.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Cape Francois._ The ball announced by the admiral exceeded all expectations and we are still all extacy.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading _Cape Francois._ The ball announced by the admiral exceeded all expectations and we are still all extacy.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The decks were floored in; a roof of canvas was suspended over the whole length of the vessel, which reached the floor on each side, and formed a beautiful apartment.
appropriatedverbUS /əˈproʊprieɪtɪd/
past form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading The seats were elevated, and separated from the part appropriated to dancing, by a light balustrade.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Cape Francois._ The ball announced by the admiral exceeded all expectations and we are still all extacy.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading _Cape Francois._ The ball announced by the admiral exceeded all expectations and we are still all extacy.
balustradenoun
a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
From this reading The seats were elevated, and separated from the part appropriated to dancing, by a light balustrade.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The decks were floored in; a roof of canvas was suspended over the whole length of the vessel, which reached the floor on each side, and formed a beautiful apartment.
blossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading Innumerable lustres of chrystal and wreaths of natural flowers ornamented the ceiling; and rose and orange-trees, in full blossom, ranged round the room, filled the air with fragrance.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Boats, covered with carpets, conveyed the company from the shore to the vessel, which was anchored about half a mile from the land, and on entering the ball room a fairy palace presented itself to the view.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Cape Francois._ The ball announced by the admiral exceeded all expectations and we are still all extacy.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading The decks were floored in; a roof of canvas was suspended over the whole length of the vessel, which reached the floor on each side, and formed a beautiful apartment.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading _Cape Francois._ The ball announced by the admiral exceeded all expectations and we are still all extacy.
carpetsnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəts/
plural of “carpet” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Boats, covered with carpets, conveyed the company from the shore to the vessel, which was anchored about half a mile from the land, and on entering the ball room a fairy palace presented itself to the view.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading Innumerable lustres of chrystal and wreaths of natural flowers ornamented the ceiling; and rose and orange-trees, in full blossom, ranged round the room, filled the air with fragrance.
chrystal
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From this reading Innumerable lustres of chrystal and wreaths of natural flowers ornamented the ceiling; and rose and orange-trees, in full blossom, ranged round the room, filled the air with fragrance.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Boats, covered with carpets, conveyed the company from the shore to the vessel, which was anchored about half a mile from the land, and on entering the ball room a fairy palace presented itself to the view.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Boats, covered with carpets, conveyed the company from the shore to the vessel, which was anchored about half a mile from the land, and on entering the ball room a fairy palace presented itself to the view.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Boats, covered with carpets, conveyed the company from the shore to the vessel, which was anchored about half a mile from the land, and on entering the ball room a fairy palace presented itself to the view.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading The seats were elevated, and separated from the part appropriated to dancing, by a light balustrade.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The decks were floored in; a roof of canvas was suspended over the whole length of the vessel, which reached the floor on each side, and formed a beautiful apartment.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The decks were floored in; a roof of canvas was suspended over the whole length of the vessel, which reached the floor on each side, and formed a beautiful apartment.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading The seats were elevated, and separated from the part appropriated to dancing, by a light balustrade.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Boats, covered with carpets, conveyed the company from the shore to the vessel, which was anchored about half a mile from the land, and on entering the ball room a fairy palace presented itself to the view.
exceededverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdəd/
past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading _Cape Francois._ The ball announced by the admiral exceeded all expectations and we are still all extacy.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading _Cape Francois._ The ball announced by the admiral exceeded all expectations and we are still all extacy.
extacy
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From this reading _Cape Francois._ The ball announced by the admiral exceeded all expectations and we are still all extacy.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Boats, covered with carpets, conveyed the company from the shore to the vessel, which was anchored about half a mile from the land, and on entering the ball room a fairy palace presented itself to the view.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Innumerable lustres of chrystal and wreaths of natural flowers ornamented the ceiling; and rose and orange-trees, in full blossom, ranged round the room, filled the air with fragrance.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The decks were floored in; a roof of canvas was suspended over the whole length of the vessel, which reached the floor on each side, and formed a beautiful apartment.
flooredadjectiveUS /flɔːrd/
provided with a floor
From this reading The decks were floored in; a roof of canvas was suspended over the whole length of the vessel, which reached the floor on each side, and formed a beautiful apartment.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Innumerable lustres of chrystal and wreaths of natural flowers ornamented the ceiling; and rose and orange-trees, in full blossom, ranged round the room, filled the air with fragrance.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The decks were floored in; a roof of canvas was suspended over the whole length of the vessel, which reached the floor on each side, and formed a beautiful apartment.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading Innumerable lustres of chrystal and wreaths of natural flowers ornamented the ceiling; and rose and orange-trees, in full blossom, ranged round the room, filled the air with fragrance.
Francois
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From this reading _Cape Francois._ The ball announced by the admiral exceeded all expectations and we are still all extacy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Boats, covered with carpets, conveyed the company from the shore to the vessel, which was anchored about half a mile from the land, and on entering the ball room a fairy palace presented itself to the view.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Innumerable lustres of chrystal and wreaths of natural flowers ornamented the ceiling; and rose and orange-trees, in full blossom, ranged round the room, filled the air with fragrance.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Boats, covered with carpets, conveyed the company from the shore to the vessel, which was anchored about half a mile from the land, and on entering the ball room a fairy palace presented itself to the view.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The decks were floored in; a roof of canvas was suspended over the whole length of the vessel, which reached the floor on each side, and formed a beautiful apartment.
InnumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Innumerable lustres of chrystal and wreaths of natural flowers ornamented the ceiling; and rose and orange-trees, in full blossom, ranged round the room, filled the air with fragrance.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Boats, covered with carpets, conveyed the company from the shore to the vessel, which was anchored about half a mile from the land, and on entering the ball room a fairy palace presented itself to the view.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Boats, covered with carpets, conveyed the company from the shore to the vessel, which was anchored about half a mile from the land, and on entering the ball room a fairy palace presented itself to the view.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The decks were floored in; a roof of canvas was suspended over the whole length of the vessel, which reached the floor on each side, and formed a beautiful apartment.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The seats were elevated, and separated from the part appropriated to dancing, by a light balustrade.
lustres
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From this reading Innumerable lustres of chrystal and wreaths of natural flowers ornamented the ceiling; and rose and orange-trees, in full blossom, ranged round the room, filled the air with fragrance.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Boats, covered with carpets, conveyed the company from the shore to the vessel, which was anchored about half a mile from the land, and on entering the ball room a fairy palace presented itself to the view.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Innumerable lustres of chrystal and wreaths of natural flowers ornamented the ceiling; and rose and orange-trees, in full blossom, ranged round the room, filled the air with fragrance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The decks were floored in; a roof of canvas was suspended over the whole length of the vessel, which reached the floor on each side, and formed a beautiful apartment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Boats, covered with carpets, conveyed the company from the shore to the vessel, which was anchored about half a mile from the land, and on entering the ball room a fairy palace presented itself to the view.
orange-trees
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From this reading Innumerable lustres of chrystal and wreaths of natural flowers ornamented the ceiling; and rose and orange-trees, in full blossom, ranged round the room, filled the air with fragrance.
ornamentedverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmentɪd/
past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Innumerable lustres of chrystal and wreaths of natural flowers ornamented the ceiling; and rose and orange-trees, in full blossom, ranged round the room, filled the air with fragrance.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The decks were floored in; a roof of canvas was suspended over the whole length of the vessel, which reached the floor on each side, and formed a beautiful apartment.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Boats, covered with carpets, conveyed the company from the shore to the vessel, which was anchored about half a mile from the land, and on entering the ball room a fairy palace presented itself to the view.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The seats were elevated, and separated from the part appropriated to dancing, by a light balustrade.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Boats, covered with carpets, conveyed the company from the shore to the vessel, which was anchored about half a mile from the land, and on entering the ball room a fairy palace presented itself to the view.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading Innumerable lustres of chrystal and wreaths of natural flowers ornamented the ceiling; and rose and orange-trees, in full blossom, ranged round the room, filled the air with fragrance.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The decks were floored in; a roof of canvas was suspended over the whole length of the vessel, which reached the floor on each side, and formed a beautiful apartment.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The decks were floored in; a roof of canvas was suspended over the whole length of the vessel, which reached the floor on each side, and formed a beautiful apartment.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Boats, covered with carpets, conveyed the company from the shore to the vessel, which was anchored about half a mile from the land, and on entering the ball room a fairy palace presented itself to the view.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Innumerable lustres of chrystal and wreaths of natural flowers ornamented the ceiling; and rose and orange-trees, in full blossom, ranged round the room, filled the air with fragrance.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Innumerable lustres of chrystal and wreaths of natural flowers ornamented the ceiling; and rose and orange-trees, in full blossom, ranged round the room, filled the air with fragrance.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading The seats were elevated, and separated from the part appropriated to dancing, by a light balustrade.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading The seats were elevated, and separated from the part appropriated to dancing, by a light balustrade.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Boats, covered with carpets, conveyed the company from the shore to the vessel, which was anchored about half a mile from the land, and on entering the ball room a fairy palace presented itself to the view.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The decks were floored in; a roof of canvas was suspended over the whole length of the vessel, which reached the floor on each side, and formed a beautiful apartment.
not in physical motion
From this reading _Cape Francois._ The ball announced by the admiral exceeded all expectations and we are still all extacy.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading The decks were floored in; a roof of canvas was suspended over the whole length of the vessel, which reached the floor on each side, and formed a beautiful apartment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Cape Francois._ The ball announced by the admiral exceeded all expectations and we are still all extacy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Boats, covered with carpets, conveyed the company from the shore to the vessel, which was anchored about half a mile from the land, and on entering the ball room a fairy palace presented itself to the view.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Boats, covered with carpets, conveyed the company from the shore to the vessel, which was anchored about half a mile from the land, and on entering the ball room a fairy palace presented itself to the view.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Boats, covered with carpets, conveyed the company from the shore to the vessel, which was anchored about half a mile from the land, and on entering the ball room a fairy palace presented itself to the view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Boats, covered with carpets, conveyed the company from the shore to the vessel, which was anchored about half a mile from the land, and on entering the ball room a fairy palace presented itself to the view.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Cape Francois._ The ball announced by the admiral exceeded all expectations and we are still all extacy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The decks were floored in; a roof of canvas was suspended over the whole length of the vessel, which reached the floor on each side, and formed a beautiful apartment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Boats, covered with carpets, conveyed the company from the shore to the vessel, which was anchored about half a mile from the land, and on entering the ball room a fairy palace presented itself to the view.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The decks were floored in; a roof of canvas was suspended over the whole length of the vessel, which reached the floor on each side, and formed a beautiful apartment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Boats, covered with carpets, conveyed the company from the shore to the vessel, which was anchored about half a mile from the land, and on entering the ball room a fairy palace presented itself to the view.
wreathsnounUS /riːθs/
plural of “wreath” — flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading Innumerable lustres of chrystal and wreaths of natural flowers ornamented the ceiling; and rose and orange-trees, in full blossom, ranged round the room, filled the air with fragrance.
