used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading The St. John's dance, which, in accordance with ancient custom, was always danced in the open air, had been going on for some time upon the improvised dancing-floor in front of the inn.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The afternoon sun shone merrily down upon the gay assemblage on the green before the inn at Oberstein.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The St. John's dance, which, in accordance with ancient custom, was always danced in the open air, had been going on for some time upon the improvised dancing-floor in front of the inn.
(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 Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The St. John's dance, which, in accordance with ancient custom, was always danced in the open air, had been going on for some time upon the improvised dancing-floor in front of the inn.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The St. John's dance, which, in accordance with ancient custom, was always danced in the open air, had been going on for some time upon the improvised dancing-floor in front of the inn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
assemblagenounUS /əˈsemblədʒ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading The afternoon sun shone merrily down upon the gay assemblage on the green before the inn at Oberstein.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The afternoon sun shone merrily down upon the gay assemblage on the green before the inn at Oberstein.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The St. John's dance, which, in accordance with ancient custom, was always danced in the open air, had been going on for some time upon the improvised dancing-floor in front of the inn.
beer-glasses
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From this reading The young peasants, both men and maidens, were engaged in it, while their elders were seated at small tables with their beer-glasses.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The afternoon sun shone merrily down upon the gay assemblage on the green before the inn at Oberstein.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
BLESSINGnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading MIDSUMMER BLESSING.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The young peasants, both men and maidens, were engaged in it, while their elders were seated at small tables with their beer-glasses.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading The St. John's dance, which, in accordance with ancient custom, was always danced in the open air, had been going on for some time upon the improvised dancing-floor in front of the inn.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading The St. John's dance, which, in accordance with ancient custom, was always danced in the open air, had been going on for some time upon the improvised dancing-floor in front of the inn.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading The St. John's dance, which, in accordance with ancient custom, was always danced in the open air, had been going on for some time upon the improvised dancing-floor in front of the inn.
dancing-floor
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From this reading The St. John's dance, which, in accordance with ancient custom, was always danced in the open air, had been going on for some time upon the improvised dancing-floor in front of the inn.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The afternoon sun shone merrily down upon the gay assemblage on the green before the inn at Oberstein.
eldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading The young peasants, both men and maidens, were engaged in it, while their elders were seated at small tables with their beer-glasses.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The young peasants, both men and maidens, were engaged in it, while their elders were seated at small tables with their beer-glasses.
enjoymentsnounUS /enˈdʒɔɪmənts/
plural of “enjoyment” — the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
farmsnounUS /fɑːrmz/
plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The St. John's dance, which, in accordance with ancient custom, was always danced in the open air, had been going on for some time upon the improvised dancing-floor in front of the inn.
gathering-point
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The afternoon sun shone merrily down upon the gay assemblage on the green before the inn at Oberstein.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
the act of departing
From this reading The St. John's dance, which, in accordance with ancient custom, was always danced in the open air, had been going on for some time upon the improvised dancing-floor in front of the inn.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The afternoon sun shone merrily down upon the gay assemblage on the green before the inn at Oberstein.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
hamletsnounUS /ˈhæmləts/
plural of “hamlet” — a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
improvisedadjectiveUS /ˈɪmprəvaɪzd/
done or made using whatever is available
From this reading The St. John's dance, which, in accordance with ancient custom, was always danced in the open air, had been going on for some time upon the improvised dancing-floor in front of the inn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading The afternoon sun shone merrily down upon the gay assemblage on the green before the inn at Oberstein.
InsignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The St. John's dance, which, in accordance with ancient custom, was always danced in the open air, had been going on for some time upon the improvised dancing-floor in front of the inn.
maidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading The young peasants, both men and maidens, were engaged in it, while their elders were seated at small tables with their beer-glasses.
the force of workers available
From this reading The young peasants, both men and maidens, were engaged in it, while their elders were seated at small tables with their beer-glasses.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading The afternoon sun shone merrily down upon the gay assemblage on the green before the inn at Oberstein.
MIDSUMMERnounUS /ˈmɪdˈsʌmər/
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading MIDSUMMER BLESSING.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
Oberstein
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From this reading The afternoon sun shone merrily down upon the gay assemblage on the green before the inn at Oberstein.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The afternoon sun shone merrily down upon the gay assemblage on the green before the inn at Oberstein.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The St. John's dance, which, in accordance with ancient custom, was always danced in the open air, had been going on for some time upon the improvised dancing-floor in front of the inn.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
peasantsnounUS /ˈpezənts/
plural of “peasant” — a country person
From this reading The young peasants, both men and maidens, were engaged in it, while their elders were seated at small tables with their beer-glasses.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The young peasants, both men and maidens, were engaged in it, while their elders were seated at small tables with their beer-glasses.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The afternoon sun shone merrily down upon the gay assemblage on the green before the inn at Oberstein.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The young peasants, both men and maidens, were engaged in it, while their elders were seated at small tables with their beer-glasses.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The St. John's dance, which, in accordance with ancient custom, was always danced in the open air, had been going on for some time upon the improvised dancing-floor in front of the inn.
St
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From this reading The St. John's dance, which, in accordance with ancient custom, was always danced in the open air, had been going on for some time upon the improvised dancing-floor in front of the inn.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The afternoon sun shone merrily down upon the gay assemblage on the green before the inn at Oberstein.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The young peasants, both men and maidens, were engaged in it, while their elders were seated at small tables with their beer-glasses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The afternoon sun shone merrily down upon the gay assemblage on the green before the inn at Oberstein.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The young peasants, both men and maidens, were engaged in it, while their elders were seated at small tables with their beer-glasses.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The St. John's dance, which, in accordance with ancient custom, was always danced in the open air, had been going on for some time upon the improvised dancing-floor in front of the inn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The afternoon sun shone merrily down upon the gay assemblage on the green before the inn at Oberstein.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The young peasants, both men and maidens, were engaged in it, while their elders were seated at small tables with their beer-glasses.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
which person or people
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Insignificant as the place was, it was a gathering-point for the inhabitants of all the scattered hamlets and farms in the country round, and all who could had come to the festival, which began with the service in church in the morning, while the afternoon was given over to the usual holiday enjoyments.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young peasants, both men and maidens, were engaged in it, while their elders were seated at small tables with their beer-glasses.
