used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Violet stood for a long while under the awning, waiting while the interminable procession went by.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The voices about her told her so as they spoke of this or that splendour and recalled the picturesque figures which had given colour to the scene.
ALInounUS /ˈɑːli/
United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
From this reading SHERE ALI MEETS AN OLD FRIEND The carriage which was to take Violet Oliver and her friends back to their camp had been parked amongst those farthest from the door.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading SHERE ALI MEETS AN OLD FRIEND The carriage which was to take Violet Oliver and her friends back to their camp had been parked amongst those farthest from the door.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SHERE ALI MEETS AN OLD FRIEND The carriage which was to take Violet Oliver and her friends back to their camp had been parked amongst those farthest from the door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHERE ALI MEETS AN OLD FRIEND The carriage which was to take Violet Oliver and her friends back to their camp had been parked amongst those farthest from the door.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The voices about her told her so as they spoke of this or that splendour and recalled the picturesque figures which had given colour to the scene.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading The generals in their scarlet coats, the ladies in their satin gowns, the great officers of state attended by their escorts, the native princes, mounted into their carriages and were driven away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The generals in their scarlet coats, the ladies in their satin gowns, the great officers of state attended by their escorts, the native princes, mounted into their carriages and were driven away.
awningnounUS /ˈɑːnɪŋ/
a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun
From this reading Violet stood for a long while under the awning, waiting while the interminable procession went by.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading SHERE ALI MEETS AN OLD FRIEND The carriage which was to take Violet Oliver and her friends back to their camp had been parked amongst those farthest from the door.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SHERE ALI MEETS AN OLD FRIEND The carriage which was to take Violet Oliver and her friends back to their camp had been parked amongst those farthest from the door.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Violet stood for a long while under the awning, waiting while the interminable procession went by.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading SHERE ALI MEETS AN OLD FRIEND The carriage which was to take Violet Oliver and her friends back to their camp had been parked amongst those farthest from the door.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading SHERE ALI MEETS AN OLD FRIEND The carriage which was to take Violet Oliver and her friends back to their camp had been parked amongst those farthest from the door.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The generals in their scarlet coats, the ladies in their satin gowns, the great officers of state attended by their escorts, the native princes, mounted into their carriages and were driven away.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading The ceremony and the reception which followed it had been markedly successful even in that land of ceremonies and magnificence.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading The ceremony and the reception which followed it had been markedly successful even in that land of ceremonies and magnificence.
coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading The generals in their scarlet coats, the ladies in their satin gowns, the great officers of state attended by their escorts, the native princes, mounted into their carriages and were driven away.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading The voices about her told her so as they spoke of this or that splendour and recalled the picturesque figures which had given colour to the scene.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading SHERE ALI MEETS AN OLD FRIEND The carriage which was to take Violet Oliver and her friends back to their camp had been parked amongst those farthest from the door.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The generals in their scarlet coats, the ladies in their satin gowns, the great officers of state attended by their escorts, the native princes, mounted into their carriages and were driven away.
escortsnounUS /ˈeskɔːrts/
plural of “escort” — someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading The generals in their scarlet coats, the ladies in their satin gowns, the great officers of state attended by their escorts, the native princes, mounted into their carriages and were driven away.
divisible by two
From this reading The ceremony and the reception which followed it had been markedly successful even in that land of ceremonies and magnificence.
farthestadverbUS /ˈfɑːrðəst/
to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)
From this reading SHERE ALI MEETS AN OLD FRIEND The carriage which was to take Violet Oliver and her friends back to their camp had been parked amongst those farthest from the door.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The voices about her told her so as they spoke of this or that splendour and recalled the picturesque figures which had given colour to the scene.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The ceremony and the reception which followed it had been markedly successful even in that land of ceremonies and magnificence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Violet stood for a long while under the awning, waiting while the interminable procession went by.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading SHERE ALI MEETS AN OLD FRIEND The carriage which was to take Violet Oliver and her friends back to their camp had been parked amongst those farthest from the door.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading SHERE ALI MEETS AN OLD FRIEND The carriage which was to take Violet Oliver and her friends back to their camp had been parked amongst those farthest from the door.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SHERE ALI MEETS AN OLD FRIEND The carriage which was to take Violet Oliver and her friends back to their camp had been parked amongst those farthest from the door.
generalsnounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
plural of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading The generals in their scarlet coats, the ladies in their satin gowns, the great officers of state attended by their escorts, the native princes, mounted into their carriages and were driven away.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The voices about her told her so as they spoke of this or that splendour and recalled the picturesque figures which had given colour to the scene.
gownsnounUS /ɡaʊnz/
plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading The generals in their scarlet coats, the ladies in their satin gowns, the great officers of state attended by their escorts, the native princes, mounted into their carriages and were driven away.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The generals in their scarlet coats, the ladies in their satin gowns, the great officers of state attended by their escorts, the native princes, mounted into their carriages and were driven away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SHERE ALI MEETS AN OLD FRIEND The carriage which was to take Violet Oliver and her friends back to their camp had been parked amongst those farthest from the door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SHERE ALI MEETS AN OLD FRIEND The carriage which was to take Violet Oliver and her friends back to their camp had been parked amongst those farthest from the door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The generals in their scarlet coats, the ladies in their satin gowns, the great officers of state attended by their escorts, the native princes, mounted into their carriages and were driven away.
interminableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrmənəbəl/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Violet stood for a long while under the awning, waiting while the interminable procession went by.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The generals in their scarlet coats, the ladies in their satin gowns, the great officers of state attended by their escorts, the native princes, mounted into their carriages and were driven away.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The ceremony and the reception which followed it had been markedly successful even in that land of ceremonies and magnificence.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The generals in their scarlet coats, the ladies in their satin gowns, the great officers of state attended by their escorts, the native princes, mounted into their carriages and were driven away.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The ceremony and the reception which followed it had been markedly successful even in that land of ceremonies and magnificence.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Violet stood for a long while under the awning, waiting while the interminable procession went by.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading The ceremony and the reception which followed it had been markedly successful even in that land of ceremonies and magnificence.
markedlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːrkədli/
in a clearly noticeable manner
From this reading The ceremony and the reception which followed it had been markedly successful even in that land of ceremonies and magnificence.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading SHERE ALI MEETS AN OLD FRIEND The carriage which was to take Violet Oliver and her friends back to their camp had been parked amongst those farthest from the door.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading The generals in their scarlet coats, the ladies in their satin gowns, the great officers of state attended by their escorts, the native princes, mounted into their carriages and were driven away.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading The generals in their scarlet coats, the ladies in their satin gowns, the great officers of state attended by their escorts, the native princes, mounted into their carriages and were driven away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The generals in their scarlet coats, the ladies in their satin gowns, the great officers of state attended by their escorts, the native princes, mounted into their carriages and were driven away.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The generals in their scarlet coats, the ladies in their satin gowns, the great officers of state attended by their escorts, the native princes, mounted into their carriages and were driven away.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading SHERE ALI MEETS AN OLD FRIEND The carriage which was to take Violet Oliver and her friends back to their camp had been parked amongst those farthest from the door.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading SHERE ALI MEETS AN OLD FRIEND The carriage which was to take Violet Oliver and her friends back to their camp had been parked amongst those farthest from the door.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The voices about her told her so as they spoke of this or that splendour and recalled the picturesque figures which had given colour to the scene.
parkedadjectiveUS /pɑːrkt/
that have been left
From this reading SHERE ALI MEETS AN OLD FRIEND The carriage which was to take Violet Oliver and her friends back to their camp had been parked amongst those farthest from the door.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading The voices about her told her so as they spoke of this or that splendour and recalled the picturesque figures which had given colour to the scene.
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The generals in their scarlet coats, the ladies in their satin gowns, the great officers of state attended by their escorts, the native princes, mounted into their carriages and were driven away.
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading Violet stood for a long while under the awning, waiting while the interminable procession went by.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The voices about her told her so as they spoke of this or that splendour and recalled the picturesque figures which had given colour to the scene.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading The ceremony and the reception which followed it had been markedly successful even in that land of ceremonies and magnificence.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading The generals in their scarlet coats, the ladies in their satin gowns, the great officers of state attended by their escorts, the native princes, mounted into their carriages and were driven away.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading The generals in their scarlet coats, the ladies in their satin gowns, the great officers of state attended by their escorts, the native princes, mounted into their carriages and were driven away.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The voices about her told her so as they spoke of this or that splendour and recalled the picturesque figures which had given colour to the scene.
SHERE
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From this reading SHERE ALI MEETS AN OLD FRIEND The carriage which was to take Violet Oliver and her friends back to their camp had been parked amongst those farthest from the door.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The voices about her told her so as they spoke of this or that splendour and recalled the picturesque figures which had given colour to the scene.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading The voices about her told her so as they spoke of this or that splendour and recalled the picturesque figures which had given colour to the scene.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The voices about her told her so as they spoke of this or that splendour and recalled the picturesque figures which had given colour to the scene.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The generals in their scarlet coats, the ladies in their satin gowns, the great officers of state attended by their escorts, the native princes, mounted into their carriages and were driven away.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Violet stood for a long while under the awning, waiting while the interminable procession went by.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading The ceremony and the reception which followed it had been markedly successful even in that land of ceremonies and magnificence.
carry out
From this reading SHERE ALI MEETS AN OLD FRIEND The carriage which was to take Violet Oliver and her friends back to their camp had been parked amongst those farthest from the door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The ceremony and the reception which followed it had been markedly successful even in that land of ceremonies and magnificence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHERE ALI MEETS AN OLD FRIEND The carriage which was to take Violet Oliver and her friends back to their camp had been parked amongst those farthest from the door.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SHERE ALI MEETS AN OLD FRIEND The carriage which was to take Violet Oliver and her friends back to their camp had been parked amongst those farthest from the door.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The voices about her told her so as they spoke of this or that splendour and recalled the picturesque figures which had given colour to the scene.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The voices about her told her so as they spoke of this or that splendour and recalled the picturesque figures which had given colour to the scene.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading SHERE ALI MEETS AN OLD FRIEND The carriage which was to take Violet Oliver and her friends back to their camp had been parked amongst those farthest from the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SHERE ALI MEETS AN OLD FRIEND The carriage which was to take Violet Oliver and her friends back to their camp had been parked amongst those farthest from the door.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The voices about her told her so as they spoke of this or that splendour and recalled the picturesque figures which had given colour to the scene.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Violet stood for a long while under the awning, waiting while the interminable procession went by.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading SHERE ALI MEETS AN OLD FRIEND The carriage which was to take Violet Oliver and her friends back to their camp had been parked amongst those farthest from the door.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The voices about her told her so as they spoke of this or that splendour and recalled the picturesque figures which had given colour to the scene.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Violet stood for a long while under the awning, waiting while the interminable procession went by.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SHERE ALI MEETS AN OLD FRIEND The carriage which was to take Violet Oliver and her friends back to their camp had been parked amongst those farthest from the door.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Violet stood for a long while under the awning, waiting while the interminable procession went by.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The generals in their scarlet coats, the ladies in their satin gowns, the great officers of state attended by their escorts, the native princes, mounted into their carriages and were driven away.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SHERE ALI MEETS AN OLD FRIEND The carriage which was to take Violet Oliver and her friends back to their camp had been parked amongst those farthest from the door.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Violet stood for a long while under the awning, waiting while the interminable procession went by.
