used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a small party, of the description which the Scotch call a cookeyshine, the English a tea-fight, and we a sociable.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Heretofore the fireside amusements recorded by us have been rather masculine in their character.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In this chapter we shall have the pleasure of describing an entertainment of more feminine qualities.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a small party, of the description which the Scotch call a cookeyshine, the English a tea-fight, and we a sociable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Heretofore the fireside amusements recorded by us have been rather masculine in their character.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Heretofore the fireside amusements recorded by us have been rather masculine in their character.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was a small party, of the description which the Scotch call a cookeyshine, the English a tea-fight, and we a sociable.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading In this chapter we shall have the pleasure of describing an entertainment of more feminine qualities.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Heretofore the fireside amusements recorded by us have been rather masculine in their character.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
conspiratornounUS /kənˈspɪrətər/
a member of a conspiracy
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
conspiredverbUS /kənˈspaɪərd/
past form of “conspire” — engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
cookeyshine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a small party, of the description which the Scotch call a cookeyshine, the English a tea-fight, and we a sociable.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading In this chapter we shall have the pleasure of describing an entertainment of more feminine qualities.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading It was a small party, of the description which the Scotch call a cookeyshine, the English a tea-fight, and we a sociable.
dittonounUS /ˈdɪtoʊ/
a mark used to indicate the word above it should be repeated
From this reading We got over the fences easily, and found ourselves in a pretty parlor, with six pretty young ladies, one elderly ditto, and a kind of father.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading We got over the fences easily, and found ourselves in a pretty parlor, with six pretty young ladies, one elderly ditto, and a kind of father.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading We got over the fences easily, and found ourselves in a pretty parlor, with six pretty young ladies, one elderly ditto, and a kind of father.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading It was a small party, of the description which the Scotch call a cookeyshine, the English a tea-fight, and we a sociable.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading In this chapter we shall have the pleasure of describing an entertainment of more feminine qualities.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading We got over the fences easily, and found ourselves in a pretty parlor, with six pretty young ladies, one elderly ditto, and a kind of father.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading In this chapter we shall have the pleasure of describing an entertainment of more feminine qualities.
fencesnounUS /ˈfensəz/
plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading Heretofore the fireside amusements recorded by us have been rather masculine in their character.
set up or found
From this reading We got over the fences easily, and found ourselves in a pretty parlor, with six pretty young ladies, one elderly ditto, and a kind of father.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading We got over the fences easily, and found ourselves in a pretty parlor, with six pretty young ladies, one elderly ditto, and a kind of father.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Heretofore the fireside amusements recorded by us have been rather masculine in their character.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
HeretoforeadverbUS /ˌhɪrtəˈfɔːr/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Heretofore the fireside amusements recorded by us have been rather masculine in their character.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Heretofore the fireside amusements recorded by us have been rather masculine in their character.
IrishmannounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a small party, of the description which the Scotch call a cookeyshine, the English a tea-fight, and we a sociable.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading We got over the fences easily, and found ourselves in a pretty parlor, with six pretty young ladies, one elderly ditto, and a kind of father.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
masculineadjectiveUS /ˈmæskjələn/
of grammatical gender
From this reading Heretofore the fireside amusements recorded by us have been rather masculine in their character.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In this chapter we shall have the pleasure of describing an entertainment of more feminine qualities.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
a brief written record
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In this chapter we shall have the pleasure of describing an entertainment of more feminine qualities.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We got over the fences easily, and found ourselves in a pretty parlor, with six pretty young ladies, one elderly ditto, and a kind of father.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading We got over the fences easily, and found ourselves in a pretty parlor, with six pretty young ladies, one elderly ditto, and a kind of father.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading We got over the fences easily, and found ourselves in a pretty parlor, with six pretty young ladies, one elderly ditto, and a kind of father.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading We got over the fences easily, and found ourselves in a pretty parlor, with six pretty young ladies, one elderly ditto, and a kind of father.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was a small party, of the description which the Scotch call a cookeyshine, the English a tea-fight, and we a sociable.
go across or through
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
a light shade of red
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading In this chapter we shall have the pleasure of describing an entertainment of more feminine qualities.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading We got over the fences easily, and found ourselves in a pretty parlor, with six pretty young ladies, one elderly ditto, and a kind of father.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading In this chapter we shall have the pleasure of describing an entertainment of more feminine qualities.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
on the contrary
From this reading Heretofore the fireside amusements recorded by us have been rather masculine in their character.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading Heretofore the fireside amusements recorded by us have been rather masculine in their character.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading It was a small party, of the description which the Scotch call a cookeyshine, the English a tea-fight, and we a sociable.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading In this chapter we shall have the pleasure of describing an entertainment of more feminine qualities.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading We got over the fences easily, and found ourselves in a pretty parlor, with six pretty young ladies, one elderly ditto, and a kind of father.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a small party, of the description which the Scotch call a cookeyshine, the English a tea-fight, and we a sociable.
snakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
snake-rail
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
sociableadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/
inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
From this reading It was a small party, of the description which the Scotch call a cookeyshine, the English a tea-fight, and we a sociable.
tea-fight
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a small party, of the description which the Scotch call a cookeyshine, the English a tea-fight, and we a sociable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Heretofore the fireside amusements recorded by us have been rather masculine in their character.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Heretofore the fireside amusements recorded by us have been rather masculine in their character.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this chapter we shall have the pleasure of describing an entertainment of more feminine qualities.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Heretofore the fireside amusements recorded by us have been rather masculine in their character.
precisely as stated
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a small party, of the description which the Scotch call a cookeyshine, the English a tea-fight, and we a sociable.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In this chapter we shall have the pleasure of describing an entertainment of more feminine qualities.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a small party, of the description which the Scotch call a cookeyshine, the English a tea-fight, and we a sociable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We got over the fences easily, and found ourselves in a pretty parlor, with six pretty young ladies, one elderly ditto, and a kind of father.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A few young ladies in a country village had conspired together to pass a pleasant evening, and the head conspirator wrote us a note, which consisted of several rows of very neat snake-rail fences (not "rail snake" fences, as the Irishman said), running across a pink field.
