used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Usually the men went in vans down into Epping Forest; but this year it was determined that a steamer should be engaged to take the whole party with their wives and families down to Gravesend.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading AN ADVENTURE.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After this they were to go to the gardens and amuse themselves there until the steamer started in the evening.
(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 were to make an early start, and on arriving there all were to do as they pleased until they assembled to dine in a pavilion at one of the hotels.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading After this they were to go to the gardens and amuse themselves there until the steamer started in the evening.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ADVENTURE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Usually the men went in vans down into Epping Forest; but this year it was determined that a steamer should be engaged to take the whole party with their wives and families down to Gravesend.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading In August the annual outing, or, as it was called, the bean-feast, at the works took place.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading They were to make an early start, and on arriving there all were to do as they pleased until they assembled to dine in a pavilion at one of the hotels.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In August the annual outing, or, as it was called, the bean-feast, at the works took place.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading They were to make an early start, and on arriving there all were to do as they pleased until they assembled to dine in a pavilion at one of the hotels.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In August the annual outing, or, as it was called, the bean-feast, at the works took place.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading In August the annual outing, or, as it was called, the bean-feast, at the works took place.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Usually the men went in vans down into Epping Forest; but this year it was determined that a steamer should be engaged to take the whole party with their wives and families down to Gravesend.
bean-feast
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From this reading In August the annual outing, or, as it was called, the bean-feast, at the works took place.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Usually the men went in vans down into Epping Forest; but this year it was determined that a steamer should be engaged to take the whole party with their wives and families down to Gravesend.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In August the annual outing, or, as it was called, the bean-feast, at the works took place.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Usually the men went in vans down into Epping Forest; but this year it was determined that a steamer should be engaged to take the whole party with their wives and families down to Gravesend.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading They were to make an early start, and on arriving there all were to do as they pleased until they assembled to dine in a pavilion at one of the hotels.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They were to make an early start, and on arriving there all were to do as they pleased until they assembled to dine in a pavilion at one of the hotels.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Usually the men went in vans down into Epping Forest; but this year it was determined that a steamer should be engaged to take the whole party with their wives and families down to Gravesend.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading They were to make an early start, and on arriving there all were to do as they pleased until they assembled to dine in a pavilion at one of the hotels.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Usually the men went in vans down into Epping Forest; but this year it was determined that a steamer should be engaged to take the whole party with their wives and families down to Gravesend.
Epping
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From this reading Usually the men went in vans down into Epping Forest; but this year it was determined that a steamer should be engaged to take the whole party with their wives and families down to Gravesend.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading After this they were to go to the gardens and amuse themselves there until the steamer started in the evening.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Usually the men went in vans down into Epping Forest; but this year it was determined that a steamer should be engaged to take the whole party with their wives and families down to Gravesend.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Usually the men went in vans down into Epping Forest; but this year it was determined that a steamer should be engaged to take the whole party with their wives and families down to Gravesend.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading After this they were to go to the gardens and amuse themselves there until the steamer started in the evening.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After this they were to go to the gardens and amuse themselves there until the steamer started in the evening.
Gravesend
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Usually the men went in vans down into Epping Forest; but this year it was determined that a steamer should be engaged to take the whole party with their wives and families down to Gravesend.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading They were to make an early start, and on arriving there all were to do as they pleased until they assembled to dine in a pavilion at one of the hotels.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In August the annual outing, or, as it was called, the bean-feast, at the works took place.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Usually the men went in vans down into Epping Forest; but this year it was determined that a steamer should be engaged to take the whole party with their wives and families down to Gravesend.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In August the annual outing, or, as it was called, the bean-feast, at the works took place.
engage in
From this reading They were to make an early start, and on arriving there all were to do as they pleased until they assembled to dine in a pavilion at one of the hotels.
the force of workers available
From this reading Usually the men went in vans down into Epping Forest; but this year it was determined that a steamer should be engaged to take the whole party with their wives and families down to Gravesend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were to make an early start, and on arriving there all were to do as they pleased until they assembled to dine in a pavilion at one of the hotels.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were to make an early start, and on arriving there all were to do as they pleased until they assembled to dine in a pavilion at one of the hotels.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They were to make an early start, and on arriving there all were to do as they pleased until they assembled to dine in a pavilion at one of the hotels.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In August the annual outing, or, as it was called, the bean-feast, at the works took place.
outingnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading In August the annual outing, or, as it was called, the bean-feast, at the works took place.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Usually the men went in vans down into Epping Forest; but this year it was determined that a steamer should be engaged to take the whole party with their wives and families down to Gravesend.
pavilionnounUS /pəˈvɪljən/
large and often sumptuous tent
From this reading They were to make an early start, and on arriving there all were to do as they pleased until they assembled to dine in a pavilion at one of the hotels.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In August the annual outing, or, as it was called, the bean-feast, at the works took place.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading They were to make an early start, and on arriving there all were to do as they pleased until they assembled to dine in a pavilion at one of the hotels.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Usually the men went in vans down into Epping Forest; but this year it was determined that a steamer should be engaged to take the whole party with their wives and families down to Gravesend.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They were to make an early start, and on arriving there all were to do as they pleased until they assembled to dine in a pavilion at one of the hotels.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After this they were to go to the gardens and amuse themselves there until the steamer started in the evening.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Usually the men went in vans down into Epping Forest; but this year it was determined that a steamer should be engaged to take the whole party with their wives and families down to Gravesend.
carry out
From this reading Usually the men went in vans down into Epping Forest; but this year it was determined that a steamer should be engaged to take the whole party with their wives and families down to Gravesend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Usually the men went in vans down into Epping Forest; but this year it was determined that a steamer should be engaged to take the whole party with their wives and families down to Gravesend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In August the annual outing, or, as it was called, the bean-feast, at the works took place.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Usually the men went in vans down into Epping Forest; but this year it was determined that a steamer should be engaged to take the whole party with their wives and families down to Gravesend.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading After this they were to go to the gardens and amuse themselves there until the steamer started in the evening.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They were to make an early start, and on arriving there all were to do as they pleased until they assembled to dine in a pavilion at one of the hotels.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were to make an early start, and on arriving there all were to do as they pleased until they assembled to dine in a pavilion at one of the hotels.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Usually the men went in vans down into Epping Forest; but this year it was determined that a steamer should be engaged to take the whole party with their wives and families down to Gravesend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Usually the men went in vans down into Epping Forest; but this year it was determined that a steamer should be engaged to take the whole party with their wives and families down to Gravesend.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In August the annual outing, or, as it was called, the bean-feast, at the works took place.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They were to make an early start, and on arriving there all were to do as they pleased until they assembled to dine in a pavilion at one of the hotels.
under normal conditions
From this reading Usually the men went in vans down into Epping Forest; but this year it was determined that a steamer should be engaged to take the whole party with their wives and families down to Gravesend.
vansnounUS /vænz/
plural of “van” — any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Usually the men went in vans down into Epping Forest; but this year it was determined that a steamer should be engaged to take the whole party with their wives and families down to Gravesend.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In August the annual outing, or, as it was called, the bean-feast, at the works took place.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Usually the men went in vans down into Epping Forest; but this year it was determined that a steamer should be engaged to take the whole party with their wives and families down to Gravesend.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were to make an early start, and on arriving there all were to do as they pleased until they assembled to dine in a pavilion at one of the hotels.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Usually the men went in vans down into Epping Forest; but this year it was determined that a steamer should be engaged to take the whole party with their wives and families down to Gravesend.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Usually the men went in vans down into Epping Forest; but this year it was determined that a steamer should be engaged to take the whole party with their wives and families down to Gravesend.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Usually the men went in vans down into Epping Forest; but this year it was determined that a steamer should be engaged to take the whole party with their wives and families down to Gravesend.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading In August the annual outing, or, as it was called, the bean-feast, at the works took place.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Usually the men went in vans down into Epping Forest; but this year it was determined that a steamer should be engaged to take the whole party with their wives and families down to Gravesend.
