used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AUSTIN'S ENLIGHTENMENT CHRISTMAS came with its festivities; and though Thanning Dale was not a very gay neighbourhood, there was enough going on to keep everyone occupied.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading And somehow or other, Austin was always with them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AUSTIN'S ENLIGHTENMENT CHRISTMAS came with its festivities; and though Thanning Dale was not a very gay neighbourhood, there was enough going on to keep everyone occupied.
any thing at all
From this reading Sidney noticed that he did not mention Mrs. Norman's name, and there was something in his feverish gaiety and forced ring of cheerfulness, that made her wonder if anything had gone wrong in their friendship.
AustinnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading And somehow or other, Austin was always with them.
AUSTIN'SnounUS /ˈɔːstənz/
possessive form of “austin” — state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading AUSTIN'S ENLIGHTENMENT CHRISTMAS came with its festivities; and though Thanning Dale was not a very gay neighbourhood, there was enough going on to keep everyone occupied.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She was too busy to seek for his confidence; and, indeed, there was little opportunity for quiet talk between them.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading She was too busy to seek for his confidence; and, indeed, there was little opportunity for quiet talk between them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading AUSTIN'S ENLIGHTENMENT CHRISTMAS came with its festivities; and though Thanning Dale was not a very gay neighbourhood, there was enough going on to keep everyone occupied.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading Sidney noticed that he did not mention Mrs. Norman's name, and there was something in his feverish gaiety and forced ring of cheerfulness, that made her wonder if anything had gone wrong in their friendship.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Sidney was freer now that her father was convalescent, and she and Jockie pressed Gavine into their service, for there were parish teas and entertainments and a Christmas tree for the children.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading AUSTIN'S ENLIGHTENMENT CHRISTMAS came with its festivities; and though Thanning Dale was not a very gay neighbourhood, there was enough going on to keep everyone occupied.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading She was too busy to seek for his confidence; and, indeed, there was little opportunity for quiet talk between them.
convalescentnounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesənt/
a person who is recovering from illness
From this reading Sidney was freer now that her father was convalescent, and she and Jockie pressed Gavine into their service, for there were parish teas and entertainments and a Christmas tree for the children.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading AUSTIN'S ENLIGHTENMENT CHRISTMAS came with its festivities; and though Thanning Dale was not a very gay neighbourhood, there was enough going on to keep everyone occupied.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Sidney noticed that he did not mention Mrs. Norman's name, and there was something in his feverish gaiety and forced ring of cheerfulness, that made her wonder if anything had gone wrong in their friendship.
ENLIGHTENMENTnounUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənmənt/
education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
From this reading AUSTIN'S ENLIGHTENMENT CHRISTMAS came with its festivities; and though Thanning Dale was not a very gay neighbourhood, there was enough going on to keep everyone occupied.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading AUSTIN'S ENLIGHTENMENT CHRISTMAS came with its festivities; and though Thanning Dale was not a very gay neighbourhood, there was enough going on to keep everyone occupied.
entertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Sidney was freer now that her father was convalescent, and she and Jockie pressed Gavine into their service, for there were parish teas and entertainments and a Christmas tree for the children.
every person
From this reading AUSTIN'S ENLIGHTENMENT CHRISTMAS came with its festivities; and though Thanning Dale was not a very gay neighbourhood, there was enough going on to keep everyone occupied.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Sidney was freer now that her father was convalescent, and she and Jockie pressed Gavine into their service, for there were parish teas and entertainments and a Christmas tree for the children.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading AUSTIN'S ENLIGHTENMENT CHRISTMAS came with its festivities; and though Thanning Dale was not a very gay neighbourhood, there was enough going on to keep everyone occupied.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading Sidney noticed that he did not mention Mrs. Norman's name, and there was something in his feverish gaiety and forced ring of cheerfulness, that made her wonder if anything had gone wrong in their friendship.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sidney was freer now that her father was convalescent, and she and Jockie pressed Gavine into their service, for there were parish teas and entertainments and a Christmas tree for the children.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Sidney noticed that he did not mention Mrs. Norman's name, and there was something in his feverish gaiety and forced ring of cheerfulness, that made her wonder if anything had gone wrong in their friendship.
freeradjectiveUS /ˈfriːər/
comparative of “free” — not limited or hampered; not under compulsion or restraint
From this reading Sidney was freer now that her father was convalescent, and she and Jockie pressed Gavine into their service, for there were parish teas and entertainments and a Christmas tree for the children.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Sidney noticed that he did not mention Mrs. Norman's name, and there was something in his feverish gaiety and forced ring of cheerfulness, that made her wonder if anything had gone wrong in their friendship.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading Sidney noticed that he did not mention Mrs. Norman's name, and there was something in his feverish gaiety and forced ring of cheerfulness, that made her wonder if anything had gone wrong in their friendship.
Gavine
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From this reading Sidney was freer now that her father was convalescent, and she and Jockie pressed Gavine into their service, for there were parish teas and entertainments and a Christmas tree for the children.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading AUSTIN'S ENLIGHTENMENT CHRISTMAS came with its festivities; and though Thanning Dale was not a very gay neighbourhood, there was enough going on to keep everyone occupied.
the act of departing
From this reading AUSTIN'S ENLIGHTENMENT CHRISTMAS came with its festivities; and though Thanning Dale was not a very gay neighbourhood, there was enough going on to keep everyone occupied.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Sidney noticed that he did not mention Mrs. Norman's name, and there was something in his feverish gaiety and forced ring of cheerfulness, that made her wonder if anything had gone wrong in their friendship.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sidney noticed that he did not mention Mrs. Norman's name, and there was something in his feverish gaiety and forced ring of cheerfulness, that made her wonder if anything had gone wrong in their friendship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sidney noticed that he did not mention Mrs. Norman's name, and there was something in his feverish gaiety and forced ring of cheerfulness, that made her wonder if anything had gone wrong in their friendship.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sidney was freer now that her father was convalescent, and she and Jockie pressed Gavine into their service, for there were parish teas and entertainments and a Christmas tree for the children.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sidney noticed that he did not mention Mrs. Norman's name, and there was something in his feverish gaiety and forced ring of cheerfulness, that made her wonder if anything had gone wrong in their friendship.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Sidney noticed that he did not mention Mrs. Norman's name, and there was something in his feverish gaiety and forced ring of cheerfulness, that made her wonder if anything had gone wrong in their friendship.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sidney noticed that he did not mention Mrs. Norman's name, and there was something in his feverish gaiety and forced ring of cheerfulness, that made her wonder if anything had gone wrong in their friendship.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading She was too busy to seek for his confidence; and, indeed, there was little opportunity for quiet talk between them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Sidney was freer now that her father was convalescent, and she and Jockie pressed Gavine into their service, for there were parish teas and entertainments and a Christmas tree for the children.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading AUSTIN'S ENLIGHTENMENT CHRISTMAS came with its festivities; and though Thanning Dale was not a very gay neighbourhood, there was enough going on to keep everyone occupied.
Jockie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sidney was freer now that her father was convalescent, and she and Jockie pressed Gavine into their service, for there were parish teas and entertainments and a Christmas tree for the children.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading AUSTIN'S ENLIGHTENMENT CHRISTMAS came with its festivities; and though Thanning Dale was not a very gay neighbourhood, there was enough going on to keep everyone occupied.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was too busy to seek for his confidence; and, indeed, there was little opportunity for quiet talk between them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Sidney noticed that he did not mention Mrs. Norman's name, and there was something in his feverish gaiety and forced ring of cheerfulness, that made her wonder if anything had gone wrong in their friendship.
make reference to
From this reading Sidney noticed that he did not mention Mrs. Norman's name, and there was something in his feverish gaiety and forced ring of cheerfulness, that made her wonder if anything had gone wrong in their friendship.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Sidney noticed that he did not mention Mrs. Norman's name, and there was something in his feverish gaiety and forced ring of cheerfulness, that made her wonder if anything had gone wrong in their friendship.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Sidney noticed that he did not mention Mrs. Norman's name, and there was something in his feverish gaiety and forced ring of cheerfulness, that made her wonder if anything had gone wrong in their friendship.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading AUSTIN'S ENLIGHTENMENT CHRISTMAS came with its festivities; and though Thanning Dale was not a very gay neighbourhood, there was enough going on to keep everyone occupied.
Norman'snounUS /ˈnɔːrmənz/
possessive form of “norman” — United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading Sidney noticed that he did not mention Mrs. Norman's name, and there was something in his feverish gaiety and forced ring of cheerfulness, that made her wonder if anything had gone wrong in their friendship.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AUSTIN'S ENLIGHTENMENT CHRISTMAS came with its festivities; and though Thanning Dale was not a very gay neighbourhood, there was enough going on to keep everyone occupied.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Sidney noticed that he did not mention Mrs. Norman's name, and there was something in his feverish gaiety and forced ring of cheerfulness, that made her wonder if anything had gone wrong in their friendship.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Sidney was freer now that her father was convalescent, and she and Jockie pressed Gavine into their service, for there were parish teas and entertainments and a Christmas tree for the children.
held or filled or in use
From this reading AUSTIN'S ENLIGHTENMENT CHRISTMAS came with its festivities; and though Thanning Dale was not a very gay neighbourhood, there was enough going on to keep everyone occupied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sidney noticed that he did not mention Mrs. Norman's name, and there was something in his feverish gaiety and forced ring of cheerfulness, that made her wonder if anything had gone wrong in their friendship.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AUSTIN'S ENLIGHTENMENT CHRISTMAS came with its festivities; and though Thanning Dale was not a very gay neighbourhood, there was enough going on to keep everyone occupied.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading She was too busy to seek for his confidence; and, indeed, there was little opportunity for quiet talk between them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And somehow or other, Austin was always with them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And somehow or other, Austin was always with them.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading Sidney was freer now that her father was convalescent, and she and Jockie pressed Gavine into their service, for there were parish teas and entertainments and a Christmas tree for the children.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Sidney was freer now that her father was convalescent, and she and Jockie pressed Gavine into their service, for there were parish teas and entertainments and a Christmas tree for the children.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading She was too busy to seek for his confidence; and, indeed, there was little opportunity for quiet talk between them.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Sidney noticed that he did not mention Mrs. Norman's name, and there was something in his feverish gaiety and forced ring of cheerfulness, that made her wonder if anything had gone wrong in their friendship.
try to get or reach
From this reading She was too busy to seek for his confidence; and, indeed, there was little opportunity for quiet talk between them.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Sidney was freer now that her father was convalescent, and she and Jockie pressed Gavine into their service, for there were parish teas and entertainments and a Christmas tree for the children.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sidney was freer now that her father was convalescent, and she and Jockie pressed Gavine into their service, for there were parish teas and entertainments and a Christmas tree for the children.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading Sidney was freer now that her father was convalescent, and she and Jockie pressed Gavine into their service, for there were parish teas and entertainments and a Christmas tree for the children.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading And somehow or other, Austin was always with them.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Sidney noticed that he did not mention Mrs. Norman's name, and there was something in his feverish gaiety and forced ring of cheerfulness, that made her wonder if anything had gone wrong in their friendship.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She was too busy to seek for his confidence; and, indeed, there was little opportunity for quiet talk between them.
teasnounUS /tiːz/
plural of “tea” — a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Sidney was freer now that her father was convalescent, and she and Jockie pressed Gavine into their service, for there were parish teas and entertainments and a Christmas tree for the children.
Thanning
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUSTIN'S ENLIGHTENMENT CHRISTMAS came with its festivities; and though Thanning Dale was not a very gay neighbourhood, there was enough going on to keep everyone occupied.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sidney was freer now that her father was convalescent, and she and Jockie pressed Gavine into their service, for there were parish teas and entertainments and a Christmas tree for the children.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sidney was freer now that her father was convalescent, and she and Jockie pressed Gavine into their service, for there were parish teas and entertainments and a Christmas tree for the children.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sidney was freer now that her father was convalescent, and she and Jockie pressed Gavine into their service, for there were parish teas and entertainments and a Christmas tree for the children.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And somehow or other, Austin was always with them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading AUSTIN'S ENLIGHTENMENT CHRISTMAS came with its festivities; and though Thanning Dale was not a very gay neighbourhood, there was enough going on to keep everyone occupied.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading AUSTIN'S ENLIGHTENMENT CHRISTMAS came with its festivities; and though Thanning Dale was not a very gay neighbourhood, there was enough going on to keep everyone occupied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AUSTIN'S ENLIGHTENMENT CHRISTMAS came with its festivities; and though Thanning Dale was not a very gay neighbourhood, there was enough going on to keep everyone occupied.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She was too busy to seek for his confidence; and, indeed, there was little opportunity for quiet talk between them.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Sidney was freer now that her father was convalescent, and she and Jockie pressed Gavine into their service, for there were parish teas and entertainments and a Christmas tree for the children.
precisely as stated
From this reading AUSTIN'S ENLIGHTENMENT CHRISTMAS came with its festivities; and though Thanning Dale was not a very gay neighbourhood, there was enough going on to keep everyone occupied.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AUSTIN'S ENLIGHTENMENT CHRISTMAS came with its festivities; and though Thanning Dale was not a very gay neighbourhood, there was enough going on to keep everyone occupied.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sidney was freer now that her father was convalescent, and she and Jockie pressed Gavine into their service, for there were parish teas and entertainments and a Christmas tree for the children.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AUSTIN'S ENLIGHTENMENT CHRISTMAS came with its festivities; and though Thanning Dale was not a very gay neighbourhood, there was enough going on to keep everyone occupied.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Sidney noticed that he did not mention Mrs. Norman's name, and there was something in his feverish gaiety and forced ring of cheerfulness, that made her wonder if anything had gone wrong in their friendship.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Sidney noticed that he did not mention Mrs. Norman's name, and there was something in his feverish gaiety and forced ring of cheerfulness, that made her wonder if anything had gone wrong in their friendship.
